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FG, ASUU Sign New Deal, End 16-Year Stalemate With 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

KEY POINTS Federal Government and ASUU conclude renegotiation of the 2009 pact after 16 years Academic staff to receive a 40% salary review effective January 2026 New allowances and funding commitments target stability and reduced strikes The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff...
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Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara Loses Steam as Two More Lawmakers Pull Out

KEY POINTS Two additional Rivers lawmakers step back from impeachment move against Governor Fubara Total withdrawals rise to four, weakening momentum within the Assembly Lawmakers cite peace, stability and stakeholder intervention as reasons The impeachment effort against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy,...

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FG Insists All ASUU Demands Met, Urges End to Strike

The Federal Government says it has met all ASUU demands and called on university lecturers to return to classrooms immediately
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Refiners Reject Local Crude in Deepening Supply Row

Refiners reject 11 million barrels of crude, raising tensions around domestic supply.
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NCAA Cracks Down on Airlines Over Delayed Refunds

The NCAA warns airlines to refund passengers within 14 days, reinforcing penalties for delayed payments and restoring accountability in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
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Drug-Resistant Infections Surge Globally, WHO Warns

WHO reports a surge in drug-resistant infections worldwide, urging immediate action to prevent a worsening antimicrobial resistance crisis.
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Prof. Ekwueme Leads Nigeria’s First UroLift Prostate Procedure

A Lagos hospital achieves a medical milestone with Nigeria’s first UroLift surgery, giving men new hope for safe, effective prostate treatment.
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Nigerian Army Barracks Tragedy: Soldier Kills Wife, Self

Army investigates soldier’s murder-suicide in Niger over alleged infidelity, pledging transparency and preventive action in ongoing probe.
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Governor Mbah, Diri Set to Dump PDP for APC

Governors Peter Mbah and Douye Diri are finalizing plans to join APC, heightening PDP turmoil and stirring fears of one-party dominance.
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Foreign Firms Corner Nigeria’s N4.8trn Non-Oil Export Boom

Local exporters lament losing out in Nigeria’s non-oil export boom as foreign investors dominate the sector amid weak funding and policy hurdles.
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Air Chief Urges Future Commanders to Lead With Courage

Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar challenges Nigerian Air Force officers to lead with courage, integrity, and professionalism as they take on command roles.
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Gateway Airport Launches Commercial Operations

Governor Dapo Abiodun inaugurates the Gateway International Airport in Ogun State, opening a new chapter for aviation and regional growth.
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Otti to Launch Abia Green Shuttle Service with Electric Buses

Governor Alex Otti unveils the Abia Green Shuttle Service, a 100-electric-bus project driving clean and sustainable public transport across the state.
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Why the Benin Palace Rejected the Iyaloja Title in Edo

The Benin Palace ends the imposition of the Yoruba-style Iyaloja title in Edo markets, reaffirming the sacred Iyeki system and local leadership.
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FG, ASUU Sign New Deal, End 16-Year Stalemate With 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

KEY POINTS Federal Government and ASUU conclude renegotiation of the 2009 pact after 16...
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Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara Loses Steam as Two More Lawmakers Pull Out

KEY POINTS Two additional Rivers lawmakers step back from impeachment move against Governor Fubara ...
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Kwankwaso Rejects Claims He Backed Gov Yusuf Defection to APC

KEY POINTS Kwankwaso denies backing any plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to leave NNPP ...
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NADECO USA Urges Emergency Rule in Northern Nigeria

NADECO USA has urged President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing insecurity and risks to credible elections in 2027.

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