January 27, 2026

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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....

Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Ignites Hope Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification

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Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational hat-trick as Eric Chelle’s revitalized Super Eagles demolished Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo, reigniting Nigeria’s World Cup dream and sealing qualification for the CAF playoffs. The emphatic win showcased tactical discipline, attacking flair, and the rebirth of national belief under Chelle’s emerging leadership....

Nigeria Seeks $2 Billion China Loan to Build Super Grid and Stabilise Power Supply

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Nigeria is negotiating a $2 billion loan with China to build a national super grid aimed at improving electricity transmission and connecting industrial corridors. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu says the project will decentralise the grid and reduce outages that have hampered manufacturing and GDP growth for over a decade....

Ndume Says Senate Only Confirms Nominees, Not Screens Them — Clarifies After Forgery Row

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Senator Ali Ndume has clarified that the Senate’s constitutional role is limited to confirming nominees forwarded by the President, not verifying their credentials. His remark follows public criticism after a ministerial nominee was accused of certificate forgery. Ndume says security agencies, not lawmakers, handle vetting....

Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon List Triggers Outrage Over Drug Offenders and Convicted Killers

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President Bola Tinubu’s approval of 175 presidential pardons has provoked a national backlash after the list was found to include convicted drug offenders and murder convicts. Opposition leaders and civil society groups call it a moral setback for a government that had pledged discipline and rule of law reform...

NPFL SLAPS KANO PILLARS WITH FINES, POINT DEDUCTION & STADIUM BAN AFTER VIOLENCE IN KANO

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The NPFL has imposed sanctions on Kano Pillars following violent scenes at Sani Abacha Stadium, where angry fans invaded the pitch and attacked officials after Shooting Stars’ late equaliser. The league fined the club ₦10 million and ordered matches behind closed doors as Nigeria’s football authorities move to stamp out fan violence....

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