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ASUU-FG Agreement: Minister says agreement signals 'death of strike' in public universities

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has described the recently signed agreement between the Nigerian government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as the deat... Read More


Democracy under pressure: Threats to Nigeria's 2027 elections, By Samson Itodo

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that puts the country's democracy under intense pr... Read More


Nigeria hires US firm to court Trump amid US strike threats

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved a $4.5 million lobbying contract with a Republican-linked firm in Washington as it seeks to ease mounting pressure from the... Read More


Tinubu administration pays Republican strategist $9 million to appease Trump amid US strike threats - Report

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved a $9 million lobbying contract with a Republican-linked firm in Washington as it seeks to ease mounting pressure from the U... Read More


I have cried like you before (1), By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Out of desperation, I wrote to the then Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu. Yes, you heard me right. I did this in my quest to break the back of poverty and to ... Read More


Ugandan govt shuts down Internet, suspends NGOs, clamps down on journalists ahead elections

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Ugandan journalist Ssematimba Bwegiire lost consciousness immediately after a security officer electrocuted him with a stun gun and pepper-sprayed him in the mouth. But he did not ... Read More


Tinubu and the US-Nigeria health cooperation of controversy, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Perhaps, as part of efforts towards rapprochement and strengthening US-Nigeria relations after weeks of diplomatic row, a new health deal between the two countries was sealed and m... Read More


After US withdrawal, Israel severs ties with some UN organisations

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Israel has declared that it is cutting ties with three International organisations, two of which are linked to the UN, following the recent withdrawal of the United States. The Is... Read More


Priyamvada Gopal: The enduring power of criticism aligned with freedom, history, and struggle, By Dapo Olorunyomi

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- It is both an honour and a source of genuine intellectual pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker at this special convocation marking the 80th birthday of Biodun Jeyifo - a schol... Read More


Six worshippers killed in Lagos as truck rams into the Redeemed church

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- Six worshippers were killed and several others injured on Monday night when a truck loaded with sharp sand crashed into the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) branch along Hos... Read More