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The Super Eagles returned to their base on Sunday from Marrakech, where they defeated Algeria 2-0 at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.

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AFCON 2025: Ndidi walks pain-free as Eagles’ Nurse knocks concerns

Ndidi will miss Nigeria’s semi-final clash against hosts Morocco regardless, due to suspension after picking up yellow cards in the…
Governor Yusuf said the initiative was aimed at unlocking enormous potential of young people in Kano to become self-reliant and productive

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Gov. Yusuf empowers 2,260 graduands of eight institutes

Governor Yusuf has also announced plans to train 50,000 youths in 2026, as part of his broader strategy to empower…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf dissolves Ministry of Higher Education being overseen by his estranged deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

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Gov. Yusuf: Embracing APC and the challenges ahead

Be that as it may, pundits believe that the challenges before Governor Yusuf as he joins the progressives are enormous.…
Moonbeam

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“Moonbeam” as the penumbra of socio-cultural failures   

"Moonbeam" is comprehensive. Virtually all the concerning situations in which the average individual is enmeshed, no matter their circumstance, are…
Rivers Elders warn that impeachment must not be deployed as “an instrument of political vendetta or factional rivalry,” against Fubara,

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Rivers elders warn against plot to impeach Fubara, deputy

The former deputy governor also argued that Fubara's mandate was freely given by the electorate and can only be questioned…
JOHESU said the ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a common tool used to pressure workers when government delays the resolution of labour disputes.

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FG stops salaries of striking health workers

The ministry also directed health institutions to sustain critical services, including accident and emergency care, labour wards and intensive care…
Tax

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It’s your opinion, preferences, not facts – Oyedele faults KPMG critique of tax laws  

While it is legitimate to disagree with policy direction, disagreements should not be framed as errors or gaps. KPMG would…
Why nobody can defeat Tinubu in a free, fair election - Sen. Kalu

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2027: Orji Kalu predicts landslide victory for Tinubu

Kalu, said his chances for re-election are very bright because his achievements as a legislator speak for him.
NARD suspends nationwide strike, resident doctors resume work

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Resident doctors insist on reinstatement of sacked colleagues

The association said it would commence a strike on Monday, Jan. 12, if the government failed to honour the MoU.
In the petition, Dangote urges EFCC to investigate allegations of corruption against Farouk Ahmed and to prosecute him if found culpable

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Why I filed new petition against ex-NMDPRA boss at EFCC – Dangote

The petition to the anti-graft agencies followed allegations by Dangote that Ahmed was living beyond his means as a public…
Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision

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CIS, ASHON hail FG on reforms as capital market hits ₦100trn

CIS and ASHON reaffirmed commitments to ethical governance, innovation and strong investor protection frameworks.
Umahi accused the Controller of misconduct in the supervision of the ongoing Mararaba–Keffi expressway project.

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Angry Umahi removes Controller over Mararaba-Keffi road project, sets deadline

Umahi expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work and attributed the persistent lapses not only to the contractor but also…
Shettima reaffirms the resolve of Tinubu’s administration to empower Nigerian Armed Forces to subdue the security challenges in the country.

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Shettima: Nigeria will witness enduring peace, prosperity in coming days

Shettima acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers and other security agencies, who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s…
The boy was found and brought to Gwarimpa Police Divisional Headquarters of the FCT by a Good Samaritan on December 26

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Police seek help to reunite boy found in FCT with family

The FCT Police Command said the boy was brought to the police station at about 4:00 pm after efforts to…
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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle says Super Eagles ready for battle against Algeria

Saturday’s encounter will be the 25th senior meeting between both sides, with Algeria holding a slight historical edge, while Nigeria…
Adamawa

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Police rescue 3 victims, nab 6 suspects in raid on Nasarawa kidnappers’ den

The raid followed a complaint received on Jan. 7, reporting that suspected kidnappers had invaded Angara village and abducted two…
Bauchi Command of FRSC attributed the crash which occurred at about 6.20a.m.to speed limit violation, fatigue and loss of control.

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FRSC blames overspeeding, fatigue as 9 die in Bauchi lone crash

The Bauchi FRSC boss advised motorists to always be conscious of traffic rules and regulations while on the wheel.
'Nigeria House' will be operational in Davos during the 19th–23rd January 2026 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF)

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FG unveils ‘Nigeria House Davos’ ahead of World Economic Forum meeting

Presidency said Nigeria House Davos is designed to strengthen foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, deepen strategic partnerships, and advance Nigeria’s…
Police

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Delta CP redeploys, orders probe of DPO over alleged N2.5m extortion

"The constable identified as Bright in the video has been detained at the command headquarters, and the DPO has been…
NSCDC spokesperson said the clashes between farmers and herders usually happened in Oluyole, Oke-Ogun and Ibarapa axis of Oyo state

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100 farmers–herders clashes recorded in Oyo monthly — NSCDC

He said the presence of NSCDC Agro-Ranger in some communities in Oyo State has helped in curbing farmers-herders clashes and…
UK’s Attorney General for Jersey, Mark Temple, signed MoU to facilitate the return of the looted fund to government of Nigeria last December

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Fresh windfall for Nigeria as UK returns 9.5m dollars looted funds

It said that on Jan. 12, 2024, the court granted a forfeiture order after determining that the funds were suspicious…
Students of College of Nursing Sciences of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) are to stay home for two weeks following a fire incident that gutted one of their hostels on Thursday.

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LUTH sends nursing students on vacation after hostel fire incident

Adeyemo said that the two-week window vacation was declared to enable the management assess the damage done by the fire…
From left; INEC National Commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu; INEC National Chairman, Joash Amupitan; and INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lagos State, Prof. Ayobami Salami, at the induction/retreat for the newly appointed INEC Chairman, National Commissioners and RECs in Lagos on Friday.

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Amupitan to INEC staff, RECs: 2027, opportunity to rewrite history of election in Nigeria

Amupitan added that , in pursuing this mandate, INEC must recognise that 2027 would be defined by a new demographic…
Woman docked for failing to return money mistakenly sent to her account

Metro

Four Ibadan men docked for allegedly posing as U.S- based white ladies

Police said the defendants committed the offence on Jan.7, at about 9.00 a.m., at Apete, Ibadan.
Edo NMA

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Medical Doctors withdraw services over abduction of colleagues in Edo

One of the abducted doctors, Babatunde Abu, was kidnapped in Auchi, with abductors reportedly demanding a N100 million ransom, further…
Kano Fire Service said Mustapha Aliyu was recovered from the well in an unconscious state and was pronounced dead by doctors at the hospital

Metro

Two die in Kano drowning incidents

The Kano State Fire Service extends its condolences to the families of the deceased and urge the public to ensure…
The late Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an ex-treasurer of NBA in FCT

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How ex-NBA treasurer Nwamaka Chigbo was abducted, killed in Abuja

According to the family, the late Nwamaka was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja,…
NSCDC uncovers suspected ‘baby factory’ in Badagry

Metro

Kano NSCDC probes volunteer’s death

According to the statement, the State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, “ordered a discreet and impartial investigation into the unfortunate incident to…
Governor Soludo said donation of the cars was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement and deepen community safety in Anambra

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Anambra: Soludo enhances police capacity with 30 Hilux vehicles

Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the Police Command, Orutugu expressed gratitude for the augmentation in resources, recognising the vehicles…
Gov. Peter Mbah describes the e-registration exercise as a defining moment, consolidating the Enugu state’s movement from the PDP to APC

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Fragmented politics denying Enugu federal benefits over – Mbah

The governor said the target was to register at least two million into APC members statewide.
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