3 h. ago Death toll in crackdown on Iranian protesters surge to 538, say activists

A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists read more Death toll in crackdown on Iranian protesters surge to 538, say activists

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7 h. ago Enugu 2026: Building Africa’s model subnational economy through purposeful governance

As Enugu State advances into 2026, what stands out is not merely a set of fiscal priorities, but a clearly read more Enugu 2026: Building Africa’s model subnational economy through purposeful governance

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12 h. ago Battle For The Heart Of Kogi Central: Bello, Akpoti Set For Epic Showdown

In the nation’s political space, some contests transcend elections to become battles of power and legacy. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, such a struggle is already taking shape in Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general election, with former governor Yahaya Bello and incumbent senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on a collision course. Separated by style, political lineage, […]

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14 h. ago 2026 and beyond: Why Nigeria’s security outlook is set to improve under CDS Olufemi Oluyede

Nigeria reached a critical inflection point in its protracted security struggle on 30 October 2025 with the appointment of General read more 2026 and beyond: Why Nigeria’s security outlook is set to improve under CDS Olufemi Oluyede

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14 h. ago Nigeria LNG Rushes To Hit Deadline Amid Liquefied Natural Gas Demand Surge

Global market analysts have provided a detailed market overview predicting that prices of Liquefied natural gas (LNG), are likely to come under sustained pressure in 2026 as the market absorbs the largest supply wave in the industry’s history. Bernstein analysts stated this in a note published on Friday. Analysts led by Neil Beveridge forecast global […]

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23 h. ago Federal Government Unveils Framework To Maintain Public Assets Nationwide

The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive framework to strengthen the maintenance and preservation of public assets across Nigeria. The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), introduces Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure uniform, efficient, and sustainable management of federal assets. […]

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29 h. ago ASUU to sign 40% salary increase agreement with FG January 14

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to formally sign an agreement with the federal government on Wednesday, read more ASUU to sign 40% salary increase agreement with FG January 14

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32 h. ago Federal Government, ASUU Set To Sign Fresh Agreement January 14

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a fresh agreement on Wednesday, January 14, to strengthen industrial harmony and improve conditions in Nigeria’s university system. This was contained in an official invitation issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through the University Education Department and addressed to […]

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35 h. ago NARD Threatens To Resume Nationwide Strike Despite Court Order

It warned that failure to implement the agreement would force the union to resume the previously suspended indefinite strike starting at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026. The post NARD Threatens To Resume Nationwide Strike Despite Court Order appeared first on Channels Television.

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36 h. ago Fela’s Graphic Artist, Lemi Ghariokwu Impacts Creatives At 70

Lemi Ghariokwu who added finesse and graphic meaning to hit songs of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, has continued to soldier on with his brand on artistic designs. The great man and thought leader has told his stories on canvas and sleeves of musicians albums. Lemi who joined the roll call of Septuagenarian artiste […]

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37 h. ago Clash Of Titans: Chelle, Petković Exude Confidence As Nigeria, Algeria Battle In Marrakech

Marrakech is set to host a monumental clash this Saturday’s evening as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face off against Algeria’s Fennecs in a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal. The Grand Stade de Marrakech, Morocco’s fourth-largest city, will be the epicentre of this footballing duel, kicking off at 5 pm local time. Both camps […]

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37 h. ago Southern Kaduna Group Chides Jagaba, Hails Kaduna’s Security Turnaround

Southern Kaduna Patriots for Good Governance has said that the combined leadership of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, is steadily restoring security and public confidence across the state. The convener of the group, Edward John Auta, said sustained military operations have weakened bandit and terrorist networks nationwide, leading to the neutralisation […]

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40 h. ago Court Bars Resident Doctors From Embarking On Proposed Nationwide Strike

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction stopping the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice E.D. Subilim, ordered NARD, its leadership, members, and agents to desist from calling, directing, […]

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49 h. ago Court Stops Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Nationwide Strike

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, NICN sitting in Abuja on Friday, restrained the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, and its members from embarking on a strike from January 12. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Emmanuel Subilim, made the order after it heard an ex parte application that was […] The post Court Stops Resident Doctors’ Planned January 12 Nationwide Strike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Industrial court stops resident doctors from embarking on strike

The National Industrial Court has restrained the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on its planned nationwide strike action. Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-stops-resident-doctors-from-embarking-on-strike/

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51 h. ago ICYMI: Doctors’ strike, Rivers political tussle, Anthony Joshua’s boxing future and trending other stories 

Residents doctors in Nigeria prepare for strike on January 12 Nigeria’s public hospitals are set for renewed disruption as resident read more ICYMI: Doctors’ strike, Rivers political tussle, Anthony Joshua’s boxing future and trending other stories 

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53 h. ago Trump says he scrapped new Venezuela attack after prisoner release

Donald Trump says he cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the government releasing political prisoners. He is set to meet with oil compan Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-he-scrapped-new-venezuela-attack-after-prisoner-release/

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55 h. ago Obasanjo, Jonathan, Jega To Speak At Tambuwal’s 60th Birthday Lecture

The Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is set to mark his 60th birthday anniversary with a colloquium. The colloquium, themed: ‘The Future of Democracy in Nigeria’ is scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 10, in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The event will be chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, while former President Goodluck […]

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61 h. ago Unity Bank Empowers 608 ‘Corpreneurs’ In 7 Years, Disburses N270m To Latest Winners

Unity Bank Plc said it had disbursed over N270 million in grants to young Nigerian entrepreneurs under its Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, ‘Corpreneurship’ Challenge. This brought the total number of beneficiaries since inception in 2019 to 608 corps members nationwide. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through its Skill […]

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66 h. ago Beyond the billions: The real earnings of Nollywood producers

Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, Nollywood’s heavyweights, are once again dominating conversations around box office success in Nigeria. Their latest read more Beyond the billions: The real earnings of Nollywood producers

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