Good morning dear esteemed readers Catch up on the major stories shaping Nigeria today, led by a heartbreaking sports result, a landmark university agreement, and significant policy updates.
1. Super Eagles Crash Out of AFCON, Lose to Morocco on Penalties: Nigeria’s national team suffered a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final after a 0-0 draw in regulation and extra time. The Eagles’ tournament journey ends, while Morocco advances to face Senegal in the final.
2. Tinubu Charges Military on Discipline, Unity, Vows Full Support: President Bola Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain steadfast in discipline, loyalty, and unity, describing them as guardians of the nation’s democracy. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the military to secure lasting peace across the country.
3. FG, ASUU Sign Landmark Agreement Overhauling Academics’ Welfare: The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a landmark agreement that significantly overhauls the remuneration and welfare framework for university lecturers. This move aims to end a 17-year cycle of industrial disputes in the university system.
4. Kano Hospital Suspends Three over Patient’s Death with Scissors Left in Body: The Kano State Hospital Management Board has suspended three personnel linked to the death of a patient, Aishatu Umar, after surgery at the Abubakar Imam Urology Center, where surgical scissors were allegedly forgotten inside her body.
5. Delta Housewife Kills Husband, ‘Side Chick’ in Machete Attack: A housewife from Delta State has reportedly killed her husband and his alleged lover in a machete attack in the Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North LGA. She is currently in police custody after also injuring another person during the rampage.
6. Tax Reform Chairman Says Changes to New Laws Have Minimal Impact: Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, has stated that the few changes made to the newly passed tax laws will not have any major effect, as they do not alter the core provisions of the legislation.
7. US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for Nigeria, 74 Other Countries: The United States has announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, as part of updated immigration measures under the Trump administration.
8. NDLEA Arrests 462, Seizes 207,000kg of Drugs in Edo in 2025: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has reported arresting 462 drug traffickers and seizing over 207,000 kilograms of illicit drugs in various operations throughout 2025.
9. Burial Date Announced for Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor: Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced that the remains of the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, will be laid to rest on January 30, 2026.
10. Trial of Ex-Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku Stalled over Co-defendant’s Absence: The trial of former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku, charged with criminal breach of trust and conspiracy over N27 billion, was stalled in an Abuja High Court due to the absence of his co-defendant.
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