The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on any form of strike or industrial action across Nigeria. The injunction, granted by Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, followed an ex parte application filed by the Nigerian government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation

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Ondo State’s justice system has come to a near-total halt as judicial workers accuse Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of deliberately undermining the judiciary through drastic budget cuts, partial financial autonomy, and neglect of welfare. The state judiciary’s proposed budget was slashed from ₦17 billion in 2025 to ₦9.5 billion for 2026, a reduction of nearly 45%,

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The Nigerian Police have arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims during a joint security operation in Nasarawa State. Police operatives attached to the Assakio Division in Lafia East Development Area, working alongside local vigilante groups, carried out the operation after receiving distress calls from residents of Angara and Fadaman Bauna communities. According

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has clarified that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, is ongoing, dismissing reports suggesting the process has been suspended or abandoned as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, the Assembly said the impeachment exercise, which officially began on

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The Nigerian government has introduced new guidelines restricting graduation ceremonies in primary and secondary schools to only final-year classes, in a move aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents and refocusing attention on academic learning. Under the new policy announced on Friday, only pupils completing Primary 6, Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3), and Senior

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has raised the alarm over increasing incidents of pipeline vandalism and oil theft in the Niger Delta, warning that continued attacks on critical oil infrastructure threaten Nigeria’s economic stability. Shaibu voiced his concerns while addressing troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division in Port Harcourt

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The Oyo State Police Command has announced a statewide enforcement exercise targeting unmarked vehicles, fake or defaced number plates, and motorcyclists who conceal their faces while riding. The operation, approved by the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, is scheduled to begin on Monday as part of the Command’s proactive, intelligence-driven approach to crime prevention. According

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Nollywood actress Zainab Bakare has responded strongly to the criticism she faced online after an emotional display at the service of songs held in honour of her late colleague, Allwell Ademola. The memorial ceremony, which took place on Thursday, drew widespread attention after videos from the event surfaced on social media. While many viewers expressed

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Popular TikToker Peller has stirred reactions online after revealing the nationality of his next girlfriend while confirming the end of his relationship with fellow content creator Jarvis. The social media personality announced that he is no longer interested in dating Nigerian women following what he described as a painful breakup with Jarvis. The pair had

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A 17-year-old UK-born teenager, Teddy Onwuchekwa, has taken to social media to seek assistance in finding his long-lost Nigerian father, drawing public attention after popular activist VeryDarkman responded to his plea. Teddy, who was born and raised in London to an English mother and a Nigerian father, revealed that his father, identified as Derrick Onwuchekwa,

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