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Road accident in Osun leaves three AAUA students dead
By Boye Oyeyemi – At least three students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have died in a road accident in Osun State. The accident occurred on Saturday in Ilesha and involved an 18-seater commercial bus and a truck. Confirming the incident, the President of the Students’ Union, Comrade Salami Ologbon, said union officials were already on the ground…
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FG, ASUU to unveil signed agreement on university reforms Wednesday
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will on Wednesday unveil a signed agreement aimed at improving industrial harmony and strengthening Nigeria’s university system. The unveiling ceremony is scheduled for January 14, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Maitama, Abuja. The event will…
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Tinubu congratulates former Senate President Ahmad Lawan on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, on the occasion of his birthday, celebrated on January 12. In a goodwill message, the president described Lawan as an experienced legislator and accomplished statesman whose years of public service have made a lasting contribution to Nigeria’s democratic development. President Tinubu commended…
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Super Eagles resume training in Fez for AFCON semi-final
By Tosin Omojola – High-flying Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to their base in Fez after Saturday’s quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakech. The contingent arrived in Fez on Sunday and have since resumed training ahead of the crunch semi-final duel against hosts Morocco. The team returned to training with no report of any serious injury. The Nigerian side…
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Afrobeats star Rema leads winners list at 9th AFRIMA awards
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigeria’s Afrobeats star, Rema, emerged Artiste of the Year at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), beating several other nominated superstars. The ceremony, organised by the AFRIMA Executive Committee in partnership with the African Union, was held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with strong support from the Lagos State…
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Seun Kuti slams Wizkid’s fans over comparison with music legend Fela
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat music pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has criticised Wizkid’s fan base, popularly known as Wizkid FC, over comparisons between the Grammy-winning singer and his late father. He described such comparisons as an insult to Fela’s legacy. Speaking during a recent Instagram livestream, the Afrobeat musician said equating his father with any contemporary…
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Streamer Carter Efe announces separation from baby mama
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular content creator and live streamer, Carter Efe, has announced his separation from his baby mama, Emmanuella, citing mental, emotional and financial challenges. The entertainer made the disclosure in a series of posts on Instagram, explaining that the relationship negatively affected his mental health, finances and creativity, leaving him emotionally and mentally unstable while struggling with…
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Police arrest robbery suspects linked to Barrister Chigbo’s murder in Abuja
The FCT Police have announced the arrest of three notorious armed robbery suspects allegedly involved in the murder of legal practitioner, Barrister Princess Chigbo Nwamaka Mediatrix. The suspects are alleged to be members of a “one-chance” criminal syndicate that has been operating in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for several years. In a statement signed on Sunday by the Police…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu Arrives in Abu Dhabi for ADSW summit
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a leading global platform on sustainable development. The president’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at about 11:30 p.m. local time. He was received on arrival by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State…
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NARD suspends strike after government assurances, reviews set for January
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike, originally scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The suspension is conditional and will be reviewed at the association’s next National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on January 25. The decision followed a virtual Emergency NEC meeting held on January 11, where the association assessed ongoing negotiations…
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