Author: Olayinka Popoola

Lagos probes alleged negligence in death of Chimamanda’s son

January 11, 2026

The Lagos State Government has ordered an investigation into the alleged medical negligence that reportedly led to the death of...

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Fubara returns from foreign trip, attends Armed Forces Remembrance Day service

January 11, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has returned to Port Harcourt following a recent trip abroad, though the purpose and location...

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FG vows to stop striking health workers’ salaries

January 11, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has directed the stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector...

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Police boost security in Oyo community over threat of bandit attack

January 10, 2026

The Oyo State Police Command has intensified security in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, following credible intelligence of a planned...

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BREAKING: Osimhen, Adams’ goals send Nigeria into AFCON semi-final

January 10, 2026

Victor Osimhen scored one and assisted another as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 to lead the Super Eagles into AFCON ’25...

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Court bars resident doctors from embarking on strike planned for January 12

January 10, 2026

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja has issued an order restraining the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and...

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Tears as Nollywood bids farewell to actress Allwell Ademola

January 10, 2026

Nollywood stars gathered in their numbers to pay last respects to actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who passed away...

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IPMAN Rejects Fuel Imports as Dangote Refinery Denies Supply Disruption Claims

January 10, 2026

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed opposition to the continued importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)...

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AFCON: Morocco, Senegal advance to semi-final

January 10, 2026

Morocco have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final after a 2-0 win over Cameroon at Prince Moulay...

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Shettima seeks divine support, reaffirms FG’s backing for Armed Forces

January 10, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday sought divine intervention for Nigeria’s security forces while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to...

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FG to spend N49bn on inmate welfare, prison upgrades

January 10, 2026

The Federal Government has allocated over N49bn in the 2026 budget estimates for the feeding of inmates, medical supplies, prison...

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INEC promises credible Osun, FCT polls

January 10, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will ensure that votes count in the forthcoming February Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area...

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Trump Warns of Possible Repeated US Strikes in Nigeria Over Attacks on Christians

January 9, 2026

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the...

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2027: I’ll align with party offering presidential, VP ticket — Kwankwaso

January 9, 2026

The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would only consider aligning...

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FULL LIST: ‘Amala’, ‘nyash’, other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

January 9, 2026

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with new African words and expressions in its latest update, published in December...

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UUTH resident doctors join nationwide strike

January 9, 2026

The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, has resolved to join the nationwide strike declared by the...

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Army alerts public on fake COAS social media accounts

January 9, 2026

The Nigerian Army has warned members of the general public against fake social media accounts purportedly operated by or associated...

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Tinubu consoles Chimamanda on son’s death

January 9, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to celebrated writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her family over the passing...

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AFCON 2025: Eagles’ bonuses approved, payments underway

January 8, 2026

The Chairperson of the National Sports Commission(NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have...

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Rivers House of Assembly begins fresh impeachment proceedings against Fubara

January 8, 2026

The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new dimension as the House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against...

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2027: PDP faction to hold talks with Obi, Atiku

January 8, 2026

To present a formidable opposition to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,...

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Wike, allies attack Fubara over 10,000 jobs, 2026 budget

January 8, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and his political allies on Wednesday intensified attacks on Rivers State...

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US slams $15,000 visa bond on Nigerians, others

January 8, 2026

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of...

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Aliko Dangote withdraws petition before ICPC against Ahmed

January 8, 2026

Africa’s foremost businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has withdrawn his petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)...

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CAF holds WAFCON 2026 final draw in Morocco January 15

January 8, 2026

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the final draw for the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)...

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Trump to withdraw US from 66 UN, international organisations

January 8, 2026

United States President, Donald Trump, has announced plans to withdraw the US from 66 United Nations and international organisations, including key...

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Police urge caution around rivers, swimming pools in Oyo

January 8, 2026

The Oyo State Police Command, on Wednesday night, advised residents of the state to exercise extreme caution around rivers, streams,...

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EFCC Warns Politicians of Smear Campaigns Before 2027 Polls

January 8, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised the alarm over planned campaigns of calumny by some politicians and groups...

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FULL LIST: AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Fixtures, Date, Time, Venue

January 7, 2026

The quarter-final fixtures of the TotalEnergies 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco are now complete following Algeria’s hard-fought Round...

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2027: Obi’s ex-running mate, Baba-Ahmed, declares presidential ambition

January 7, 2026

The Labour Party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday formally declared his interest in...

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