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Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday as part of an ongoing indefinite strike, demanding the removal of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and payment of outstanding entitlements.

The Federal Government has officially ended the longstanding Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy, placing new emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) and empowering polytechnics to award degrees.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), running from January 26 to February 28 nationwide.

Tensions have escalated in Nigeria’s House of Representatives over alleged unauthorized changes to recent tax reform laws, sparking a clash between House leadership and the minority caucus ahead of plenary resumption.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, warned on Monday that the state faces “intense urban and population pressure” and has launched on-site inspections of informal spaces to ease the strain.

The corruption trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke will begin on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, where she faces six counts, five of accepting bribes and one of conspiracy to commit bribery — linked to contracts awarded while she served from 2010 to 2015.

Nigeria's various electricity distribution companies (DisCos) said that the Federal Government’s announcement that smart meters must be provided and installed “free of charge” is unrealistic unless officials explain who will pay for supply and installation.

A nurse has been shot dead by a United States federal agent during a confrontation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking widespread protests and renewed criticism of federal enforcement operations in the city.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.

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Manchester City has started the Premier League season in good form, winning their first three games; the only team to do so.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to reiterate strongly its stand on its reported working relationship with the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) ahead of the general election. 

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Heinous, beyond the pale, and utterly repugnant; what "crime" could best be described with these words put together?

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has become the world’s highest-paid female footballer after signing a new three-year contract with the club, her agent confirmed.

Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team opened its Africa Nations Cup campaign with a 25-23 victory over Algeria on Wednesday at Petit Stade in Kigali.

Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh has aired a tell-all following the events of the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.

Nigeria’s men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have climbed to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, their highest global position since 2010.