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U.S. Announces Major Visa Processing Freeze for 75 Countries, Including Nigeria
In a remarkable move affecting global travel and migration, the United States Department of State has announced a suspension of visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iraq, Egypt, Thailand, and Yemen. The measure is set to take effect on January 21, 2026, and will remain in place…
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FG, ASUU Unveil New Agreement to End Prolonged University Disputes
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have unveiled a new renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes that have repeatedly disrupted academic activities in Nigeria’s public universities. The agreement, which was formally presented on Tuesday, is the outcome of years of negotiations to review the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement and address…
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Beyond Registration: What JAMB’s New UTME Rules Mean for Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a comprehensive set of warnings to candidates participating in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise, stressing strict compliance with biodata integrity, biometric capture and identity verification procedures. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Registrar, Prof.…
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Billions for Brains: TETFund’s 2026 Intervention Signals New Era for Nigerian Undergraduates
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a major funding boost for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, with each university set to receive ₦2.525 billion under the 2026 intervention cycle. Polytechnics will receive ₦1.871 billion each, while Colleges of Education are to get ₦2.056 billion apiece. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, made the…
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NARD Suspends Planned Nationwide Strike After Breakthrough Talks with FG
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following what it described as significant progress in negotiations with the Federal Government. The decision was reached during an emergency virtual meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) held on Saturday. According to NARD, the suspension followed high-level engagements and interventions…
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Darul Arqam Islamiyya School Graduates Over 34 Students at Second Qur’anic Graduation
Darul Arqam Islamiyya School, an institution dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans and less-privileged children through quality Islamic and Western education, has successfully conducted its Second Qur’anic Graduation (Walima), with over 34 students graduating at the ceremony held on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The event took place at the school’s graduation ground in Rugan…
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FG, ASUU Reach Breakthrough as New Pact Promises 40% Pay Rise, Better Pensions
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a landmark agreement aimed at ending years of protracted negotiations over the welfare of university lecturers and the funding of public universities. According to the agreement, academic staff in federal universities will enjoy a 40 per cent increase in salaries,…
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Tinubu Steps In Again as Wike–Fubara Feud Deepens in Rivers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again intervened in the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, moving to contain the prolonged rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The renewed intervention comes amid fresh moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment…
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Full List: Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Fubara, Lists Eight Allegations of Gross Misconduct
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, outlining eight allegations of gross misconduct against him. The lawmakers, acting under Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, issued a notice announcing the commencement of the process and granted the governor and his deputy seven days to respond to the…
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Amala, Afrobeats, Nyash, Others: Oxford Dictionary Adds Nigerian, West African Slang in Historic Update
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its global lexicon with the inclusion of popular Nigerian and West African words, underscoring the growing international influence of the region’s language, culture, music, and cuisine. In its latest update released in December 2025, the OED added 22 new words and expressions drawn largely from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra…