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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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Stop Attacking President Tinubu Over USA Allegations- UK Prof

A UK-based professor has spoken out to defend Tinubu over the legal cases he faced in the United States.

May 16, 2025

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6 Reasons Voter Apathy Persists in Nigeria

Explore why voter apathy in Nigeria remains high and the challenges discouraging citizens from participating in elections

May 16, 2025

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Three Kebbi Senators Defect from PDP to APC

KEY POINTS Three Kebbi senators—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki—defected from the PDP...

May 14, 2025

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Ganduje, Wike Say PDP’s Collapse Is Near

APC leaders, Ganduje and Wike, say the PDP is having a hard time because of rising defections and internal problems. Wabara, who leads the Board of Trustees in PDP, says the party will return in force by 2027.

May 13, 2025

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Fubara Says He No Longer Desires to Return as Governor

Suspended Rivers State Governor Fubara says he doesn't wish to return to office and asks his supporters to avoid worsening the political crisis.

May 13, 2025

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Ex-Ondo Governorship Candidate Olugbenga Edema Resigns from NNPP

KEY POINTS Olugbenga Edema, NNPP’s 2024 Ondo governorship candidate, resigned from the party citing...

May 12, 2025

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Chaos Erupts in Lagos APC Primaries as Conflicting Consensus Lists Fuel Allegations of Imposition

KEY POINTS APC primaries in Lagos Mainland and Yaba collapsed amid conflicting “consensus” candidate lists...

May 10, 2025

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Ikpeazu Built And Inaugurated Uninhabitable Government House

According to Abia’s Information Commissioner, ex-Governor Ikpeazu was in a hurry to open an uninhabitable Government House that lacks basic features.

May 10, 2025

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Tinubu Vows to Fix Anambra’s Roads, Rail and Erosion Crisis

Tinubu visits Anambra, pledges federal help on roads, erosion, and gas development while receiving traditional support

May 9, 2025

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Tinubu’s IMF Loan Payoff Is Economic Masterstroke — Delta APC

The Delta State chapter of the APC has praised President Tinubu’s repayment of IMF debt, describing it as a historic move that signals Nigeria’s economic revival.

May 9, 2025

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Akpabio Criticizes Peter Obi Over Labour Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio criticized Peter Obi, urging him to resolve internal...

May 9, 2025

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Jonathan Warns One-Party Rule Will Suffocate Nigeria, Cause Anarchy

Jonathan warns one-party system in Nigeria will spark instability and urges leaders to uphold multiparty democracy and prevent political manipulation.

May 8, 2025