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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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Nigerian Stars Nominated for Prestigious Globe Soccer Awards

Nigeria’s top footballers, Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala, have been shortlisted for the 2023...
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Super Eagles Soar into World Cup Qualifiers

Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Santos Peseiro, has confirmed earlier reports by leaving out...
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Lokosa’s Double Strike Lifts Sporting Lagos to Victory over Kano Pillars

Sporting Lagos FC, the newcomers in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), stunned four-time...
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Nigerian Sensation Akor Adams Shines in French Football 

Akor Adams, a 23-year-old Nigerian striker, has been making waves in the French Ligue...
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Confront Goalkeeper Crisis

Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, Nigeria's Super...
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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Claims 8th Spot in the 2023 Ballon d’Or Ranking

In a monumental achievement for both Nigerian football and the Italian club Napoli, Victor...
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Osimhen Tops Nigeria’s Most Valuable Players List 

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has emerged as the most valuable Nigerian footballer, according to...
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Nigeria’s Sports Minister Urges Supers Eagles to Claim AFCON Trophy

In an electrifying match held in Uyo, Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles,...
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Morocco and Algeria Vie for Hosting Rights of Africa’s Biggest Football Event

Morocco and Algeria are the frontrunners to host the 2025 and 2027 editions of...
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Osimhen, Oshoala Make History as First Nigerians to Be Nominated for Ballon d’Or

The prestigious Ballon d’Or award has announced its 30 nominees for the men’s and...
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Super Eagles Star Shatters Bundesliga Record, Says He Could Have Done Better

Victor Boniface, the Nigerian striker who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, has made history by...
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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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