Tension in Abia as family of 7 die after eating suya (Sun) There was palpable tension, yesterday, in Umueze, Umuakanu community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, after seven people from the same family died after eating…
*Olu of Warri: Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko crowned Ogiame Atuwatse III (Punch)*Police rescue 8-year-old boy from neighbours demanding N2.5m ransom (Punch)
Olu of Warri: Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko crowned Ogiame Atuwatse III (Punch) Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko has been crowned the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. He seems to have derived the title from his father and 19th Olu, Atuwatse II, Godwin…
*Man in EFCC net for allegedly diverting N800m bank loan (Punch)*Police, LASTMA, agberos threatening our livelihood, tricycle operators lament (Guardian)
Man in EFCC net for allegedly diverting N800m bank loan (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Adeleke Adeyemi for alleged conspiracy, issuance of dud cheques and diversion of N800m bank loan for personal use. It was…
FG’ll reopen talks with striking resident doctors, says Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Sunday said the federal government will soon engage the leadership of the striking National Association of Resident Doctors in a fresh talk with a view to ending the ongoing strike. He…
Ngige to striking doctors: We’ll invoke no work, no pay rule
Labour Minister Chris Ngige yesterday threatened to invoke the no work, no pay rule against striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) if they refuse to go back to their duty posts. Ngige, who is a medical…
Doctors embark on nationwide strike over non-payment of salaries
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has embarked on a nationwide strike despite an appeal by the federal government. Speaking during a morning program on a national television, the association’s president, Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, said the strike commenced at 8…
Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide industrial action. Dr Aliyu Sokumba who is the President of NARD confirmed this to Channels Television on Thursday evening. Dr Sokumba disclosed that the union will review the progress…
Why LUTH doctors are prone to burnout, depression, by NARD (Guardian)
More reasons have emerged why many more doctors in Nigeria are depressed, burnout, commit medical errors and have several mental health issues. President, National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Segun Olaopa, told The Guardian that most doctors in public…
NMA, NARD tell Ngige: You’re wrong, as only 40,000 doctors care for 200m people in Nigeria (Punch)
The Nigeria Medical Association and National Association of Resident Doctors have described as “unfortunate” the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige’s statement on brain drain in the medical sector. Ngige, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on…
