Resident doctors at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Ogun State, have announced their support for the resumption of the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), scheduled to begin Monday, January 12, 2026. Speaking to journalists, the Chairman of the association, Dr. Chidi Ikwumezie, represented by Vice Chairman Dr. Grace Adeniyi, said the

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The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Victor Akande, has reaffirmed that Governor Ademola Adeleke remains the party’s sole candidate for the August 8 governorship election. Speaking to journalists, Akande dismissed claims that Clement Bamigbola is contesting under a supposed faction of the party, describing such reports as “a waste of time and

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At least eight people have been killed in a deadly turf war between rival cult groups across Benue State, including in Makurdi, the state capital, and Jato Aka in Kwande Local Government Area. Security sources described the violence as a fierce battle for territorial dominance. The clashes, spreading across several towns, are among the deadliest

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George Moghalu, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in last November’s Anambra State election, has called for state governors who defect from their political parties to lose their seats, arguing that their mandates should not be transferable to a new party. In an interview with Vanguard, Moghalu, a founding chieftain of the All Progressives Congress

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The Nigerian agricultural sector in 2025 was marked by a complex interplay of policy initiatives, economic pressures, and climate shocks, producing a year of mixed outcomes. While government interventions and private-sector engagement offered hope, persistent structural challenges and execution gaps tempered progress. Presidency Courts Private SectorEarly in the year, Vice President Kashim Shettima called on

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, directly to independent oil marketers able to purchase a minimum of 250,000 liters, bypassing the traditional depot network. Previously, the refinery relied on 20 depot owners to lift fuel from its gantry for nationwide distribution. The new strategy allows Dangote to

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Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, has criticised Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, over his recent remarks targeting members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu described Baba-Ahmed as “an aggrieved person,” likening his posture to that of “a jilted lover.” Speaking on Sunrise Daily (Channels Television) on Thursday, Momodu reacted to

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The Federal Government has instructed all shipping companies and airlines operating in Nigeria to submit their cargo manifests through the National Single Window (NSW) platform, aiming to strengthen cargo tracking, improve transparency, and enhance trade facilitation. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Finance, marks a departure from the previous arrangement where the Nigeria Customs

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Political tension in Rivers State escalated yesterday as the state House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, over alleged gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds. The Assembly reconvened ahead of its scheduled recess end on January 26 to commence the process, adjourning until January 15.

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The Nigerian police have apprehended one of two brothers accused of fatally strangling their father in Adamawa State, SaharaReporters has confirmed. The arrested suspect has been identified as David ThankGod, while his younger brother, Joshua ThankGod, remains at large. Adamawa State Police Command spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, told SaharaReporters that David was arrested outside the

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