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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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Power Minister Adelabu Disburses N100 Million Grants to Oyo Traders

Adebayo Adelabu launches N100 million empowerment programme in Oyo State to support traders, farmers, and artisans amid economic hardship.
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House Approves Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approves Tinubu’s $2.35 billion loan and $500 million sovereign sukuk to finance the 2025 budget and infrastructure.
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Obasanjo Says He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor

Obasanjo says he rejected Nasir El-Rufai as his proposed successor in 2007, citing lack of maturity and readiness for national leadership.
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Nnamdi Kanu Says Witnesses Coming From Ethiopia, Kenya, U.S.

Nnamdi Kanu says witnesses from Ethiopia, Kenya, and the U.S. will testify in his terrorism trial as court grants more time for his defence.
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EFCC Recovers ₦500 Billion, Secures 7,000 Convictions — Tinubu

Tinubu says EFCC corruption recovery tops ₦500 billion with 7,000 convictions, underscoring renewed national momentum against graft.
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Shettima Says EFCC Recovered ₦500 Billion in Two Years

Shettima says EFCC recovered ₦500 billion in two years, credits anti-graft autonomy for renewed accountability and thousands of convictions.
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Aisha Yesufu says Peter Obi stronger for 2027 race

Aisha Yesufu says Peter Obi stands stronger for 2027, calling on Nigerians to demand fair elections and tackle bad governance.
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PDP Drops Legal Adviser Over Convention Dispute

PDP removes Kamaldeen Ajibade over alleged compromise as internal power struggles threaten the upcoming Ibadan convention.
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Governor Mbah Leads Major Enugu Political Realignment to APC

Governor Mbah and Enugu South Advocates defect to APC, sparking an Enugu political realignment and reshaping the South-East’s political map.
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Farouk Lawan Hails Tinubu’s Pardon as a Fresh Start

Farouk Lawan says Tinubu’s presidential pardon gives him a new start, marking a return to politics after lessons learned behind bars.
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PDP Faces Fresh Crisis as Lawmaker Sadiq Abdullahi Quits Party

Sadiq Abdullahi resigns from the PDP, citing worsening internal crisis and loss of direction as party instability deepens.
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INEC Denies Defying Court Order in Action Alliance Dispute

INEC denies disobeying a court order in the Action Alliance dispute, saying it complied on time and followed due legal process.
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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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