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Court Blocks Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Strike as Legal Battle With FG Deepens

KEY POINTS A National Industrial Court order has restrained resident doctors from embarking on a nationwide strike slated for January 12. The injunction follows a motion filed by the federal government pending a full hearing on January 21. Underlying disputes over welfare, arrears and...
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Rivers Assembly Confirms Impeachment Notices Served on Governor Fubara and Deputy

Rivers Assembly says impeachment notices alleging gross misconduct have been formally served on Governor Fubara and Deputy Governor Odu. Lawmakers list allegations including constitutional breaches, spending disputes, and obstruction of legislative activities. The state APC has rejected the process, warning it could deepen...

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Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.
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Cleric Says Nigeria’s Economic Struggles Mirror Global Crisis

Pastor Samuel Oladele says Nigeria’s economic challenges part of global crisis, urging resilience, reforms, and unity to overcome hardship.
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Nigeria Meters 148,077 Electricity Customers in Two Months

NERC says 148,077 customers were metered in May and June, but millions remain unmetered as complaints over estimated billing persist
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Fact-Finding Report Links 11,000 Deaths to Plateau Violence

Plateau violence fact-finding report reveals 11,000 deaths, 420 destroyed communities, and urges urgent reforms to end attacks and reprisals.
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DAPPMAN Seeks Partnership With Dangote Refinery to Stabilize Market

DAPPMAN seeks collaboration with Dangote Refinery to stabilize Nigeria’s downstream market and ease fuel distribution bottlenecks nationwide.
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Nigeria Moves to Curb Fake Certificates Nationwide

Nigeria orders FG clampdown on fake certificates with strict 2026 deadline, warning schools and employers to verify documents or face sanctions.
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Rashidi Ladoja to Be Crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadan

Rashidi Ladoja ascends the Olubadan throne, a historic moment for Ibadan that blends tradition, politics, and high expectations for unity.
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DAPPMAN Urges Dangote Refinery to Lower Fuel Prices

DAPPMAN urges Dangote Refinery to make petroleum products more accessible and affordable as marketers push for bulk supply to meet Nigeria’s fuel needs
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Ibom Air Flight Diverts to Abuja After Emergency

Ibom Air flight to Lagos returned to Abuja after a passenger suffered a medical emergency, prompting swift crew and medical response.
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Naira Strengthens to 1,518 Per Dollar on Parallel Market

Naira rises in parallel market to ₦1,518 as central bank oversight and dollar flows ease speculative pressure.
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Nursing Mom Abducted as Soldiers Jailed for Arms Trade

Nursing mom abducted in Nasarawa as soldiers get jail for selling arms to terrorists.
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Nyanya Bombing Victims Still Await Justice After 11 Years

Nyanya bombing victims await justice 11 years later as repeated trial delays highlight failures in Nigeria’s terrorism case system.
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Court Blocks Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Strike as Legal Battle With FG Deepens

KEY POINTS A National Industrial Court order has restrained resident doctors from embarking on...
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Rivers Assembly Confirms Impeachment Notices Served on Governor Fubara and Deputy

Rivers Assembly says impeachment notices alleging gross misconduct have been formally served on...
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Presidency Sets N12.2bn For Travel In 2026 As State House Budget Hits N43.2bn

The 2026 budget shows heavy travel spending by the Presidency, with the State House allocation rising to N43.2 billion.
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Why Africa’s Push For Visa-Free Travel Is Gaining Momentum

Advocacy for visa-free Africa grows as leaders, experts, and youth push freer movement to boost trade, jobs, and continental unity.

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