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Iran’s Regime Crackdown and Nationwide Internet Blackout Fail to Silence Protesters – Demonstrations Escalate Despite Severe Repression

Tehran, Iran – January 13, 2026 – In a dramatic escalation of unrest gripping the Islamic Republic, Iranian authorities’ imposition of a near-total internet and telecommunications blackout, combined with an intensifying security crackdown, has failed to quell widespread anti-government protests. Instead, demonstrations demanding regime change have persisted and spread across multiple provinces, with reports of…

Industrial Court Nullifies Sack, Orders Immediate Reinstatement of Prof. Monday Igwe as MD of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu

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The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Monday Igwe as the Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu.The court declared the termination of his appointment unlawful, null, and void.Justice Emmanuel Subilim delivered the verdict in suit number NICN/ABJ/130/2024, involving Professor Monday Igwe as the claimant and seven defendants.The defendants…

Heavy Security Floods Ekpoma as Police Arrest 52 Hoodlums Over Violent Protest, Debunks Social Media Claims

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The Edo State Police Command has intensified security operations in Ekpoma following disruptions during a protest, with a total of 52 suspects arrested for alleged acts of violence and criminality.Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, personally led the heavy deployment of personnel in Ekpoma, accompanied by the Commander Mechanized 4 Brigade, Brigadier General Ahmed…

Happening Now: VP Kashim Shettima Arrives at Transcorp Hilton to Chair Hadiza Bala Usman @50 Governance Colloquium – Spotlight on Leadership, Accountability, and Renewed Hope Reforms!

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Abuja, January 13, 2026 – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja to chair the maiden Hadiza Bala Usman Governance Colloquium, a high-profile event commemorating the 50th birthday of Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination…

Trump Demands $100B Oil Surge in Venezuela, But Exxon CEO Fires Back: ‘Uninvestable’!

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In a high-stakes White House meeting on January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump urged top U.S. oil executives to commit at least $100 billion in investments to revitalize Venezuela’s crumbling energy sector, following the U.S.-led ouster of former President Nicolás Maduro on January 3.31 Trump emphasized that the funds would come from private industry, not…

President Tinubu Lands in Abu Dhabi for 2026 Sustainability Week, Reinforcing Nigeria-UAE Ties
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January 12, 2026 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which commences on Monday.According to a statement from the State House, the President’s aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport…

Chaos at Abuja Airport: Saudi Airlines Strands 401 Kano-Bound Passengers for Nearly 48 Hours Amid Threats of Violence – NCAA Steps In to Restore Order

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Abuja, January 12, 2026 – A Saudi Airlines flight bound for Kano was diverted to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport due to bad weather in Kano, leaving 401 passengers stranded for almost 48 hours. The situation escalated into significant tension, with reports of credible threats of extreme violence from frustrated passengers.Michael Achimugu, Director of Public…

BRICS Naval Drills Off South Africa Spark Geopolitical Buzz: South Africa Defends Exercises as Vital for Maritime Security

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Lagos, Nigeria – January 12, 2026 – The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has launched a week-long multinational naval exercise named “Will for Peace 2026” in waters off Cape Town, involving key BRICS Plus nations including China, Russia, and Iran, alongside South Africa itself. The drills, which began on January 10 and are set…

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Nationwide Protests Intensifies Amid Economic Crisis and Renewed Calls for Freedom

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Lagos, Nigeria – January 12, 2026 – Iran’s ongoing wave of nationwide protests, which erupted in late December 2025, has escalated into one of the most significant challenges to the Islamic Republic’s rule since the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement. Triggered by a sharp collapse in the national currency (the rial), soaring inflation, and widespread…

Political Storm Brews as Defections and Alliances Reshape Nigeria Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Lagos, Nigeria – January 12, 2026 – With just over a year until the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing intense maneuvering, marked by a wave of high-profile defections, internal party crises, and emerging opposition coalitions. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to gain ground through strategic absorptions, while the opposition—led by…