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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...

January 10, 2026

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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...

January 10, 2026

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US Envoy Says Visa Curbs Tied to Security Talks

The US envoy says visa rules reflect security cooperation talks, stressing diplomacy and shared responsibility between Nigeria and the United States.

December 22, 2025

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Dangote NMDPRA Dispute Sparks Call for Strong Institutions

Nigeria’s oil workers union urges stronger institutions as tensions between Dangote Group and the petroleum regulator raise governance concerns.

December 22, 2025

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Naira Weakens After Central Bank Sells Dollars

Naira depreciation continued despite central bank dollar sales, highlighting persistent demand pressure and cautious sentiment across Nigeria’s foreign exchange market.

December 22, 2025

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Nigerian Presidency Quells Uproar Over New Tax Legislation

KEY POINTS The Nigerian presidency has intervened to clarify alleged discrepancies between passed and...

December 22, 2025

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Dangote Slashes Fuel Price, Demands Nationwide Compliance at MRS Stations

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery has set a new petrol price of ₦739 per litre...

December 22, 2025

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Hardship Casts Shadow Over Christmas for Onitsha’s Poor

Christmas brings little relief in Onitsha as economic hardship forces poor residents to depend on charity for food and cash.

December 22, 2025

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Unprecedented Takeover: Dynamics and Implications of APC’s Dominance of the National Assembly

Defections and court rulings give the APC a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, reshaping power and oversight in Nigeria.

December 22, 2025

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Peter Obi: Not Criminalising Vote Buying at Primaries Hurts Democracy

Peter Obi faults lawmakers for failing to criminalise vote buying at party primaries, warning the practice damages Nigeria’s democracy.

December 22, 2025

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7 Ways to Prepare Adequately for the New Year

Learn how to prepare for the new year with practical tips for goals, finances, routines, and emotional wellbeing.

December 20, 2025

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37 Worshippers Abducted in Kogi Church Attacks as Bandits Demand N600m

Bandits abducted 37 worshippers from two churches in Kogi, killing a pastor and demanding N600m ransom as residents flee.

December 20, 2025

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₦58.18 Trillion Budget: Nigerians Want Impact, Not Figures — Natasha

Lawmakers say Nigeria’s 2026 budget will be judged by impact on daily life, not its ₦58.18 trillion size

December 20, 2025

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Makinde Approves Conversion of 654 Civil Servants in Oyo State

Oyo State approved the conversion of 654 civil servants after qualification upgrades, signaling an end-of-year workforce incentive under Governor Seyi Makinde.

December 20, 2025