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Resident doctors call off strike, return to work today

After a seven-day nationwide warning strike to protest the kidnapping of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)...

Jumbo pay, running cost: SERAP takes NASS leadership to court

The Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr.Tajudeen Abbas, have been taken to court over failure...

FG to reopen Nigeria’s land borders soon – Rep. Whingah

Nigeria’s land borders will soon be reopened to commercial activity again, according to a House of Representatives member Sesi Whingah. Rep.Whingah, who represents...

Arsenal held to frustrating draw with Brighton as Declan Rice sees red

Brighton held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium, ending Arsenal’s promising start to the season. Declan Rice received a controversial...

FG sets Oct. 8 as the tentative date for mpox vaccination

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced that the mpox vaccination will tentatively begin on October 8. The Head of...

Painful! I didn’t get to see Lagabaja’s face during our studio sessions – Fireboy

Nigerian singer Fireboy has revealed how music legend Lagbaja didn’t allow him to see his face during their recording session for the track...

Paralympic Games: Team Nigeria’s Badminton Players Shine on Day 1

Team Nigeria’s representatives in the Para Badminton event in the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics have made a strong start on Day 1 of...

Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe breaks new ground as first Nigerian to lead U.S. Navy vessel

Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American, has received a prestigious promotion to the rank of captain in the US. Navy, advancing from his previous position...

NNPC Ltd. set to hand over Warri, Kaduna refineries to private operators

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it will engage reputable and credible operations and maintenance companies to operate and maintain...

Wee-hour fire destroys Lagos govt. staff quarters in Ogba, occupants escaped unhurt

A devastating fire broke out in the wee hours of Friday at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters, situated on Odunsanmi Street, off...

FCCPC sets one-month deadline for traders to reduce prices of goods in Nigeria

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has given a one-month moratorium for traders and marketers who engage in price exploitation to...

Four arrested for blackmailing ex-NPA MD, posing as EFCC officials

Four suspects have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly impersonating the agency’s chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, and...

FG grants 50% electricity subsidy to hospitals nationwide

The Federal Government has granted a 50 percent subsidy on electricity consumption for hospitals nationwide, aiming to alleviate their energy costs. The Minister...

Just In: Afam Osigwe (SAN) sworn in as 32nd NBA President

Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN) has been sworn in as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for a two-year term. On...

Suspend your warning strike, FG appeals to resident doctors

The Federal Government has urged the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend its seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State for...

Prosecute Nigerian issuing poison threats, Reps tell Canadian govt.

The House of Representatives has called on the Canadian authorities to investigate and take legal action against Mrs. Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian...