The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government 30 days to meet its long-standing welfare and policy demands. The doctors are demanding payment of salary arrears, promotion benefits, and the reinstatement of doctors who were dismissed. The resolutions were contained in a communique signed on Sunday by NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim; and Publicity Secretary, Dr. Abdulmajid Ibrahim. This followed the association’s 45th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, held in Katsina State from September 21 to 26, 2025. The conference, themed “Mitigating health worker migration through extra-remuneration incentives: A strategy for…
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A non-governmental organization, Brothers Across Nigeria International, Belarus Frigate Chapter, on Saturday reached out to widows and widowers in Obantoko, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The group distributed food items and organised a free medical outreach for more than 250 beneficiaries. Items shared included rice, semovita, spaghetti, noodles, vegetable oil, salt, and sugar. The outreach also provided medical screening and health education sessions for participants. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Foundation, Comrade Idris Olaegbe, said the effort was part of the organisation’s commitment to reducing hardship among vulnerable people and promoting community welfare. He explained…
Contemplate this: I am someone born in Kaduna just after Nigeria was born, cut my teeth in the undulating plains of Fika, ran around on the cloud-caressing plateaux of Gembu where I started my primary education but was raised in the serene, motherly town of Maiduguri, even though I was told my ancestors came from Yemen, the pride of all freedom fighters who love justice and fairness. Since then, I have travelled around Nigeria, interacting with Nigerians from diverse backgrounds. Many have become great friends, while others will remain so forever. Growing up as a young man surveying and savouring…
The Senate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has approved the expulsion of 57 students over their involvement in examination malpractice, while eight others were rusticated for various durations. Two students were exonerated, and one case was deferred for further investigation. The decision was taken during the Senate’s 427th meeting, in line with the institution’s General Examination and Academic Regulations (GEAR) and other academic policies. The affected students cut across various faculties, including Education, Engineering, Allied Health Sciences, Social and Management Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and the School of Postgraduate Studies. The rusticated students will serve suspensions ranging from one to two…
From humble beginnings to the royal throne, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja’s life offers timeless lessons for youth, leaders, and future generations.
On September 26, 2025, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) issued a directive instructing its members to halt crude and gas supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This action followed the recent dismissal of Nigerian workers, allegedly replaced by foreign nationals, predominantly from India, under the guise of a reorganization aimed at boosting safety and efficiency. In a letter dated September 26, PENGASSAN instructed all branches in major oil firms to shut off supply valves and halt vessel loading operations for the refinery. This dispute is not merely an industrial relations issue; it poses significant…
Plan International, in partnership with the Sokoto State government, has launched a major drive to supply sanitary and educational materials to 40 schools, aiming to improve hygiene, boost learning conditions, and cut the number of out-of-school children across the state. These hygiene supply would be made to both formal and informal schools across Sokoto State. Unveiling the initiative at the Sokoto State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency, the Aspire Project Manager of Plan International, Murtala Bello, explained that it is part of the Aspire Project being implemented in Bauchi and Sokoto States. According to Bello, the intervention demonstrates the…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting fact-based journalism and defending press freedom as the world marked World News Day 2025 on Sunday. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the Guild urged journalists to remain steadfast in upholding accuracy, fairness, and objectivity despite mounting challenges to the profession. “As we celebrate World News Day, we note the challenges journalism as a profession faces in Nigeria, most especially the growing attempt to suppress press freedom and freedom of expression. We will always stand firm to defend the…
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF) has trained and supported 25 nurses and pregnant women. The training taught them how to handle mental health challenges, which will help them live healthier and happier lives. The head of the foundation, Rev. Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, spoke during the training at Ozalla Health Centre near Enugu. He said the training aims to improve the overall mental health of the participants. He added that the training will help people become emotionally stronger and inspire positive changes in their communities. Nwachukwu said the training is part of two programs: the Support for Caregivers…
The Zamfara State chapter of the National Association of Nurses and Midwives has commenced a six-day warning strike across state-owned general hospitals. The Chairman of the union, Comrade Sani Shehu, said the action was taken to draw the attention of the state government to their grievances over the new Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). He explained that while the state government approved a new salary structure for Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in June, it neglected the CONHESS structure. Shehu noted that the union had made several follow-ups and engaged the government up to August, but without any positive outcome.…