The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Benue Chapter, has elected new executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years. The election, described as peaceful and credible, was held on Friday in Makurdi. A lecturer at Joseph Sarwuan Tarkaa University, Makurdi, Dr Andrew Amine, was re-elected as Chairman of the association. Dr Ebere Sule also returned as Vice Chairman, while Dr Samuel Nguetyo was re-elected as Secretary-General. Other officials elected include Dr Audu Ngbede as Assistant Secretary-General; Dr Ashever Terfa as Treasurer; Dr Peter Ochola as Financial Secretary; Dr Beerbee Iorheen as Publicity Secretary; and…
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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) on Friday in Abuja charged pharmacists under the Foreign Trained Nigerian Pharmacists platform to uphold ethical conduct and leadership standards across the country. Mr. Ibrahim-Babashehu Ahmed, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the council, delivered the charge during the oath-taking and induction ceremony for participants in the second cycle of the 2025 Foreign Practicing Graduates Orientation Programme (FPGOP). Ahmed urged the inductees to be exemplary professionals, committed to excellence and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services that support sustainable healthcare development nationwide. He explained that FPGOP is designed to acquaint graduates with the practical…
Health sector stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s estimated $1.3 billion annual spending on medical tourism reflects a deeper crisis of public confidence in the country’s healthcare system, beyond funding gaps or infrastructure deficits. Speaking with reporters on Friday in Abuja, experts said the continued flight of patients and health professionals points to an erosion of trust, with long-term implications for service delivery and workforce morale. Dr. Richard Ajayi, Executive Vice Chairman of Bridge Clinic Fertility Centre, said many Nigerians no longer trust the health system to protect, diagnose, or treat serious medical conditions. He added that the trend is worsened…
The Edo State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has announced the withdrawal of medical services statewide, effective 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, following the abduction of two doctors on January 1 and 2. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Eustace Oseghale, the association said the incident raises serious concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals in Edo State, threatening lives and undermining healthcare delivery. The NMA demanded the immediate release of the abducted doctors, the implementation of enhanced security measures for healthcare workers and residents, and regular engagement between the NMA and the Edo…
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Friday inaugurated a 10-member Steering Committee for the Framework for Responsible Investment in Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA) programme. FRILIA is a $750 million World Bank–assisted programme aimed at boosting agricultural development in the state, subject to effective implementation. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme—also the chairman of the steering committee—performed the inauguration in Asaba, the state capital. Oborevwori said the programme was conceptualized to facilitate ease of doing business in Delta, adding that agricultural development remained a key priority of the Federal Government. He explained that the committee’s terms of…
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, has announced plans to join the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from Jan. 12. The association’s President, Dr Godwin Alaede, disclosed this to journalists on Friday, saying members had been fully mobilized to comply with the directive of the national body. Alaede said the decision followed an extraordinary general meeting held on Thursday to review NARD’s position and its memorandum of understanding with the Federal Government. He explained that NARD opted for the strike due to the Federal Government’s persistent failure…
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has commended a political support group, Tinubu/Dikko Assured (TDA 2027), for empowering no fewer than 1,040 small-scale traders in the state. The Governor made the commendation on Friday at the empowerment of 330 beneficiaries from Funtua Senatorial zone, held in Funtua Local Government Area (LGA). Represented by the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Adamu, Radda said the empowerment would go a long way in boosting the state’s economy. Radda added that it would also encourage youths’ entrepreneurship and boost small-scale enterprises which formed the backbone of the state’s economy. He further explained that the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has developed a joint framework with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions caused by network downtime, system glitches, or human input errors. In a statement on Thursday, Nneka Ukoha, NCC’s spokesperson, said the initiative is designed to ensure refunds within 30 seconds. Ukoha said the framework followed several months of engagement involving the NCC, the CBN, mobile network operators (MNOs), value-added service (VAS) providers, deposit money banks (DMBs), and other relevant stakeholders. The NCC official said the initiative represents a unified position by the telecommunications and…
The Lagos State Government on Friday sealed off Flourish Hotel located at New Ipaja Scheme II, Ipaja Housing Estate, AIT opposite Obasanjo Bridge Roundabout, Lagos, over persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. In a statement, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) said the enforcement action that led to the facility’s sealing formed part of the agency’s intensified campaign against environmental offenders across the state. The agency emphasised that the establishment was sanctioned for repeated breaches of Lagos State environmental regulations. “Investigations revealed that the affected facility was found guilty of violating stipulated environmental standards, particularly excessive noise levels…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has offered automatic employment to Miss Surayya Kabir, a First-Class graduate of the Department of Physics, Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu. The offer was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Damaturu by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed. According to the statement, Kabir has been appointed as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Physics at YSU. Mohammed said the graduate recently presented her appointment letter to Governor Buni for his blessing and expressed gratitude for the honour extended to her and her family. He stated that…