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[Vanguard] The Rivers Peace Agenda Forum (RPAF) has sent an urgent "Save Our Soul" appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that Rivers State is under sustained political siege orchestrated by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and his loyalists.

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[Vanguard] The Rivers State House of Assembly has denied claims that the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara are being influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

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[Vanguard] Welcome to 2026 friend.

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[Leadership] The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has once again placed the country's healthcare system on the brink of collapse with its announcement of an indefinite strike commencing January 12, 2026.

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[Leadership] The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that an additional 20 firms secured captive power generation permits in the third quarter of 2025, enabling them to produce a combined 5.85 megawatts independently and potentially reduce reliance on the faltering national grid.

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[This Day] United States President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out additional military strikes in Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed there, comments that have drawn renewed attention to Washington's rhetoric on killings in the Country.

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[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi, held the 9th China-African Union Strategic Dialogue at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa on 8 January 2026. On the same occasion, the two principals jointly attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.

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[GroundUp] A pilot project in the Overberg aims to produce useful agricultural products using cleared invasive plants

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[Capital FM] Uasin Gishu -- President William Ruto was briefed on the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results at Chepisaas Boys High School in Uasin Gishu County ahead of the national release.

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[Premium Times] Ultimately, the question confronting the APC is larger than Rivers State. It tests whether party rules will prevail over personal power.

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[Premium Times] The lawyer, Nwamaka Chigbo, was on the phone with her sister, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client, when she was abducted and later killed.

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Somalia remains heavily dependent on international aid, with the U.S. providing $770 million in assistance last year, though only a small share went directly to the government. It remains unclear how much aid will be affected by Washington’s suspension.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Africa's startup ecosystem is emerging from two difficult years with renewed momentum, buoyed by a funding rebound that is increasingly being driven by local venture capital.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Schools, parents and Kenyan at large have expressed concern over technical difficulties preventing access to the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam results, released by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.

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[Vanguard] PORT HARCOURT -- The International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights (ISSJHR) has condemned the commencement of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, warning lawmakers not to mistake the patience of the people for weakness.

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[Vanguard] The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed reports suggesting that he has declared interest in contesting the presidency in 2027.

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[Leadership] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated Zonal Congress Committees in three geo-political zones, as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy.

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[Leadership] All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State is facing a major crisis over its new membership e-registration drive, with a prominent faction alleging a plot to disenfranchise its supporters. At the heart of the controversy are accusations against former Governor Abdulaziz Yari and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for allegedly hijacking the process.

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[Leadership] Nigeria's Super Eagles squad has travelled from their base in Fès to Marrakech, the venue for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash against Algeria on Saturday. This follows confirmation from the Nigerian government that outstanding match-winning bonuses have been disbursed, after overcoming administrative and foreign exchange hurdles.

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[Leadership] Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency have declared their readiness to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second-term ambition in 2027.

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[Leadership] The people of Moro/Edu/Patigi federal constituency in Kwara State have demanded the rehabilitation of the federal road from Share Junction to Gbugbu, Lafiagi and Patigi.