January 27, 2026

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Tinubu Mourns Kenya’s Raila Odinga — Africa Pays Tribute to a Statesman

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President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a towering democrat whose legacy will endure across the African continent. Odinga’s passing has reignited conversations about regional leadership and African unity....

Rewane Projects 18% Inflation by November, Warns Fiscal Risks Amid Oil Price Decline

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Leading economist Bismarck Rewane has predicted a drop in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 18% by November, citing authentic growth in GDP and stabilising FX rates. He, however, warned that falling oil prices and a bloated cost of governance could widen fiscal deficits unless spending and debt service obligations are urgently curtailed....

Petrol Nears ₦1,000/Litre Nationwide as Dangote Refinery Supply Glitch Tightens Market

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Petrol prices have surged to as high as ₦1,000 per litre across major Nigerian cities following reported supply disruptions at the Dangote Refinery. Independent marketers blame depot operators for hiking ex-depot prices after the refinery halted loading. The resulting scarcity has sparked panic buying, long queues, and fears of fresh inflationary pressure nationwide....

FG Scraps Mathematics as Compulsory Subject for Arts Students in Landmark Admission Reform

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The Federal Government has overhauled Nigeria’s tertiary education admission framework, removing Mathematics as a compulsory subject for students in the Arts and Humanities. The new rule, outlined in the revised National Entry Guidelines, is aimed at dismantling structural barriers that have for years prevented thousands of students from gaining university admission....

FG INSISTS “WE’VE MET ALL ASUU DEMANDS” — CALLS STRIKE UNNECESSARY

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Education Minister Tunji Alausa says the Tinubu administration has addressed all of ASUU’s demands, including ₦50bn in earned allowances and ₦150bn captured in the 2026 budget. He insists there’s “no basis for any strike” and appeals for lecturers to return to work, citing progress on funding, postgraduate allowances, and promotions....

ASUU STRIKE GROUNDS VARSITIES NATIONWIDE — FG ORDERS ‘NO WORK, NO PAY

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Public universities across Nigeria have been grounded as ASUU begins a two-week warning strike over unpaid entitlements and unmet agreements. The Federal Government responded with a hardline “no work, no pay” order, mandating universities to record lecturers’ attendance. The NLC warned of a wider labour showdown if the impasse continues....

🏆 ROAD TO MOROCCO: NIGERIA’S LAST GATE TO THE WORLD CUP

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Nigeria’s 4–0 thrashing of Benin in Uyo may have reignited belief, but qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still two gates away. The Super Eagles must first survive the CAF Playoffs in Morocco — then conquer the global Inter-Confederation showdown for Africa’s final ticket. Hope lives again, but the road is brutal....

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