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I Never Said There Is No Christian Persecution in Nigeria — Bishop Matthew Kukah Clarifies

Jan 14, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Southern Borno Gets Major Boost as Governor Zulum Rolls Out Schools, Hospitals, and Aid

Jan 14, 2026 By Daily Observer Staff

Turkey Seeks Inclusion in Nigeria’s E-Visa System to Deepen Trade and Ease Travel

Jan 14, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Nigerian Lawmakers Propose 10-Year Prison Term for Women Involved With Married Men

Jan 13, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is considering a controversial bill that proposes a 10-year jail term for women involved with married men, while prescribing fines for men.

Zamfara APC Faces Backlash Over Alleged Exclusion of Shinkafi’s Supporters From E-Registration

Jan 12, 2026 By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

Supporters of Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi have accused the Zamfara State chapter of the APC of excluding them from the party’s e-membership registration exercise

Controversy as Olubadan Reportedly Ignores Alaafin’s Handshake in Public

Jan 12, 2026 By Daily Observer Staff

Controversy erupts in Oyo State as the Olubadan of Ibadanland is accused of snubbing the Alaafin of Oyo during a public event in Ibadan

FG, ASUU Set to Sign New Agreement January 14, Approve 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

Jan 11, 2026 By Daily Observer Staff

FG and ASUU to sign new agreement on January 14 approving a 40% salary increase for lecturers, improved university funding

Osun Govt Rejects Ghost Worker Allegations, Dismisses Payroll Audit Claims

Jan 10, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Osun State government has rejected claims of ghost workers and payroll fraud made by Sally Tibbot Consulting Limited, affirming that all affected employees are legitimate.

Africa Records Over 61,000 Mpox Cases as Treatment Trials Expand

Jan 10, 2026 By Bukola Kuteyi

Africa has recorded over 61,000 mpox cases and 296 deaths since 2024 as Africa CDC and partners expand clinical trials to develop effective treatment options across multiple countries.

I Never Said There Is No Christian Persecution in Nigeria — Bishop Matthew Kukah Clarifies

Southern Borno Gets Major Boost as Governor Zulum Rolls Out Schools, Hospitals, and Aid

Turkey Seeks Inclusion in Nigeria’s E-Visa System to Deepen Trade and Ease Travel

Nigerian Lawmakers Propose 10-Year Prison Term for Women Involved With Married Men

Zamfara APC Faces Backlash Over Alleged Exclusion of Shinkafi’s Supporters From E-Registration

Controversy as Olubadan Reportedly Ignores Alaafin’s Handshake in Public

FG, ASUU Set to Sign New Agreement January 14, Approve 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

Osun Govt Rejects Ghost Worker Allegations, Dismisses Payroll Audit Claims

Africa Records Over 61,000 Mpox Cases as Treatment Trials Expand

Fire Guts 17 Tricycles, Two Fuel Tankers at Kano Filling Stations

Global Demand Explodes as 2026 World Cup Ticket Requests Hit Over 500 Million

‘We Have Killed Her’: Old Prophecy Resurfaces After Death of Gospel Singer Omije Ojumi

Hookup Gone Wrong: Birthday Celebration Turns Fatal as Nigerian Woman Allegedly Killed in Port Harcourt

Nigerian Mother Sparks Outrage After Demanding $10,000 Bride Price and Luxury Gifts for Daughter’s Marriage