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Onitsha Market Closure Sparks Youth Protests, Raising Fears of Violence

Young apprentices known as umu-boi staged a protest at Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday, following the closure of the market by the Anambra State Government. The demonstration has raised concerns about a potential confrontation between youths and security forces in a region

January 27, 2026

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Court Directs FCTA Workers to Halt Strike Ahead of March Hearing

The National Industrial Court (NICN) has ordered staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their ongoing strike as the court prepares to hear the substantive case filed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Prime Business Africa reports. Justice Emmanuel Subilim,

January 27, 2026

Tinubu's Tax: Presidency Orders Ministry of Justice To Collaborate With NASS On Tax Reform Bills

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Tinubu Seeks Expansion of Appeal Court Bench, Pushes Virtual Hearings in New Bill

President Tinubu has asked the Senate to consider sweeping changes to the Court of Appeal Act, proposing a significant increase in the number of justices and the formal adoption of virtual court sessions at the appellate level, Prime Business Africa reports. The

January 27, 2026

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Tinubu Stumbles, Recovers During Official Welcome Ceremony in Türkiye

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday briefly lost his balance and fell during an official welcome ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, where he was being formally received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as part of his ongoing state

January 27, 2026

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‘Invite Me to Lunch, Not Court’: Shehu Sani Jokes as Sowore’s Trial Resumes

A light-hearted exchange between former senator Shehu Sani and activist Omoyele Sowore has drawn attention online, even as Sowore returned to court in Abuja on Tuesday for the continuation of his trial. Sowore, a former presidential candidate and publisher of Sahara Reporters,

January 27, 2026

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National Grid Collapses Again, Triggers Nationwide Blackout as TCN Begins Restoration

Nigeria’s electricity grid collapsed on Tuesday morning, plunging the country into another nationwide blackout, with power supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies dropping to zero megawatts. Data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and industry sources showed that as of

January 27, 2026

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Ghanaians Wear Brown to Protest Environmental Damage from Illegal Mining

Ghanaians are taking part in a symbolic campaign known as #BrownMonday to highlight the environmental destruction caused by illegal small-scale gold mining, locally called galamsey. The campaign, part of the wider #StopGalamseyNow movement, draws attention to the severe pollution of rivers, lakes,

January 27, 2026

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PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga, Unlocks Inbound Payments After Two Decades

PayPal has re-entered Nigeria through a partnership with local fintech firm Paga, enabling Nigerians to receive international payments via PayPal for the first time after nearly two decades of restricted access. Under the integration, Nigerian users can link their PayPal Nigeria accounts

January 27, 2026

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Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Users to Pay Under New Plan

Meta says it will begin testing premium subscription services across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, as the company looks to expand paid offerings alongside its free social media platforms. The technology firm said the subscriptions would unlock additional features, including advanced artificial intelligence

January 27, 2026

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DHQ Names 16 Officers to Face Court Martial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has released the full names and ranks of 16 officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria indicted by a Special Investigative Panel over alleged acts of indiscipline, including claims of plotting to overthrow the government of President Tinubu,

January 27, 2026

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Meta Faces Lawsuit for Accessing Private WhatsApp Messages

Meta is facing a lawsuit in the United States amid allegations that it can access and analyse private WhatsApp messages, despite long-standing assurances that the service is protected by end-to-end encryption. The case, filed on Friday at a federal court in San

January 27, 2026

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Onitsha Market Closure Sparks Youth Protests, Raising Fears of Violence

Court Directs FCTA Workers to Halt Strike Ahead of March Hearing

Tinubu Seeks Expansion of Appeal Court Bench, Pushes Virtual Hearings in New Bill

Tinubu Stumbles, Recovers During Official Welcome Ceremony in Türkiye

‘Invite Me to Lunch, Not Court’: Shehu Sani Jokes as Sowore’s Trial Resumes

National Grid Collapses Again, Triggers Nationwide Blackout as TCN Begins Restoration

Ghanaians Wear Brown to Protest Environmental Damage from Illegal Mining

PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga, Unlocks Inbound Payments After Two Decades

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Users to Pay Under New Plan

DHQ Names 16 Officers to Face Court Martial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

Meta Faces Lawsuit for Accessing Private WhatsApp Messages

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