Politics

Rivers Traditional Rulers Set Up Committee to Mediate Wike-Fubara Political Rift

The Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers has inaugurated a nine-member committee to mediate the ongoing political crisis between former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Council Chairman, Eze Chike Amadi Worlu-Wodo, Eze Oha Apara IV of Apara Kingdom, on Wednesday in

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Politics

Impeachment Against Rivers Governor Fubara Hits Snag as Two Lawmakers Withdraw Support

The impeachment attempt against Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, suffered a setback on Wednesday as two more members of the State House of Assembly withdrew their backing for the move. Barile Nwakoh, representing Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, called on their colleagues to halt

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General Oil and Gas

Dangote Refinery to More Than Double Processing Capacity to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled plans to expand its processing capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd over the next three years. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of Dangote Refinery Plc, David Bird, during a press briefing at the refinery complex in Lagos. Bird explained that the expansion

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Education Politics

FG Approves ₦140,000 Monthly Salary Top-Up for Professors, Readers — Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced the approval of a ₦140,000 monthly salary top-up for lecturers in the professorial cadre, following a landmark agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on a current affairs programme, the minister said the allowance would apply to full professors and

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General

TUC Backs JOHESU Strike, Slams FG’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), rejecting the Federal Government’s directive enforcing the “no work, no pay” policy on striking health workers. JOHESU, an affiliate of the TUC, had directed its members nationwide to continue with the strike

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Sports

AFCON 2027 Preliminary Round Draw to Hold Tuesday

The preliminary draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will involve the 12 lowest-ranked African national teams, who will play two-legged ties to qualify for the group stage. The teams in the preliminary round are Lesotho, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eswatini, South

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Sports

Flying Eagles Winger Set to Join RB Leipzig

Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman is set to join Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. Reports say RB Leipzig and Slovakian side AS Trencin have agreed on the transfer, with Suleiman expected to undergo medical checks in Germany this week. The deal is reportedly worth €7 million. The 19-year-old featured for Nigeria at the 2025 FIFA U-20

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Sports

Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso After El Clásico Loss

Real Madrid have sacked head coach Xabi Alonso following their 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The decision was confirmed on 12 January 2026 and comes just seven months after Alonso took charge of the team. The club thanked him and his staff for their efforts during his tenure. Alonso’s time

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Sports

CAF Opens Investigation into AFCON Morocco 2025 Quarter-Final Incidents

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the opening of an investigation into incidents that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 quarter-final matches involving Cameroon vs Morocco and Algeria vs Nigeria. In a statement, CAF said it has gathered recent match reports and reviewed video evidence pointing to potentially unacceptable

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Foreign General

Referee, Student Among Hundreds Killed in Iran Anti-Government Protests

A referee and a student are among hundreds of people reportedly killed during widespread anti-government protests across Iran, according to accounts from friends and human rights organisations. A friend disclosed that Coach Amir Mohammad Koohkan, a referee, was hit by live ammunition on January 3 during protests in the town of Neyriz. The incident is

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