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January 13, 2026

Defence chief unveils plans to boost pay, welfare of military personnel

Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has assured officers and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria that concrete steps are underway to enhance their salaries and overall welfare.

January 13, 2026

Hisbah bans male, female Nigerians from sitting together at events, in public transportation

The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has banned male and female Nigerians from sitting together at events and in public transportation

Hisbah operatives
January 13, 2026

Australia to recall parliament to introduce hate speech, gun laws

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said Australia’s parliament will be recalled to introduce new hate speech and gun laws.

Australian parliament
January 12, 2026

Resident doctors to review strike suspension in two weeks

The NARD official said Mr Shettima appealed to the association to suspend further strikes and engage the federal government in further discussions.

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January 12, 2026

Iran’s security agents killed 544 protesters amid brutal crackdown on protesters: Report

Human Rights Activists News Agency said it recorded “the deaths of 544 people during the protests have been confirmed, and dozens of additional cases remain under review”.

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January 12, 2026

Chimamanda’s Dead Son: Nigerian anaesthetists seek involvement in Lagos probe

Ms Adichie accused the hospital where her sick son eventually died of medical negligence. The health facility, Euracare Multispecialist Hospital, denied the accusation.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
January 12, 2026

Conservative Party will ban UK children from using social media: Badenoch

“We want to give parents some understanding that the government understands what they’re going through,” said Ms Badenoch. So we want to bring in age limits.”

Children using smartphones
January 12, 2026

Bear with me, I’ll pay outstanding pension, gratuities in January: Governor Alia

In the last two and a half years, I have never missed the payment of salaries and pensions, including gratuities,” Mr Alia said.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
January 11, 2026

Lagos govt seeks end to JOHESU strike amid union’s delay claims

Mr Mustafa said several high-level meetings had been convened to examine the demands and agree on practical steps towards resolution.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu