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The Federal Government is ready to cross sword with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for giving her 21 days to resolve the current dispute with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and other affiliate members. The resident doctors embarked on a nationwide indefinite strike on August 2 over unpaid salaries and allowances among others. The NMA had, in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by its President, Prof. Innocent Ujah, and Secretary-General, Dr. Philips Ekpe, gave the federal government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve all pending issues with resident doctors in the interest of Nigerians. The association said it…

The Federal Government has resumed payment of stipends to more than 24,900 beneficiaries in Akwa Ibom State under the Household Uplifting Programme-Conditional Cash Transfer (HUP-CCT). The HUP-CCT is managed by the office of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development led by Sadiya Umar Farouq. Altogether, beneficiaries from nine local government areas in the state rescheduled for payment will collect N20,000 each. So far, 4,000 persons from Oruk Anam and Ukanafun Local Government Areas got their share on Saturday, August 28, remaining beneficiaries from Nsit Atai, Ikono and Uruan and four others. The Focal Person for…

The Nigerian Medical Association has thrown its weight behind National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, and other affiliate members on the ongoing strike. Consequently, NMA has given Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve all lingering industrial actions with its affiliate members. The statement jointly signed by its President, Prof Innocent A.O. Ujah and Secretary, Dr. Philips Uche Ekpe, said if the Federal Government fails to implement the agreements after the expiration of the 21-day notice, the NMA will summon an emergency delegate meeting. “After due consideration, NEC put the Federal Government on…

The Federal Government has been sued to provide details of the ₦729 billion payment to 24.3 million poor Nigerians across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the suit with the number FHC/L/CS/853/2021 was filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Oluwadare said the group is seeking “an order directing and compelling the Federal Government to clarify whether the proposed payment to poor Nigerians is part of the ₦5.6 trillion budget deficits.” SERAP wants the court “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details of proposed…

Ruthless Manchester City  have humiliated crestfallen Arsenal at Etihad Stadium. A 5-0 collapse at Manchester City on Saturday left Arsenal with three losses without scoring at the start of the season for the first time in its history, having been fallen to Brentford and Chelsea. Arsenal taming West Brom Albions 6-0 early week appeared as a wake-up call  from the slumbering defeats. In the week when the defending Premier League champions missed out on signing not only Harry Kane but also Cristiano Ronaldo, the existing attacking options did the job against a side reduced to 10 men after Granit Xhaka’s…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed worry over alleged persecution of Christians and denial of different rights to churches in the country. CAN’s Assistant General Secretary and Chairman of CAN’s anniversary celebration committee, Elder Biodun Sanyaolu who spoke at the association’s 45th anniversary in Abuja, alleged that there are attempts to hijack its leadership and destabilise the association. He decried that the country is under the siege of “external forces” including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West African Province terrorists. ‘’While Christians are allegedly being persecuted by being denied promotion and appointments, churches are allegedly being denied certificates of…

Legendary Nigerian music superstar, Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo, has died at the age of 80. Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Uwaifo is said to have died at home Saturday, August 28, after a brief illness. His son who took to Facebook to share the sad news wrote: “Daddy whyyyyyyyyyy. Did you leave us now. Prof sir Victor UWAIFO has gone to rest. Black Saturday for me nooow. One week now after collaborating with me.” The music icon was popular for tracks like “Joromi” and “Mami Water”. He was also a multi instrumentalist and a renowned virtual artist. He was writer,…

It was celebrations for most and dark moment for parents Friday as the 90 children kidnapped from the Salihu Tanko Islamic School, Tegina, Niger State reunited with their parents while others lost out after 88 days in bandits’ den. The children were kidnapped late May and had been in captivity until Thursday when they were released after payment of ransom. The Tegina pupils were released barely five days after the students of Bethel Baptists School, Kaduna were freed. However,  a couple whose son died in captivity said they would remain in pain for long as they had been longing to…

‘King of Boys,’ with a rider ‘The return of the king’ a political thriller movie, began streaming Friday to satisfy the curiosity of waiting Nigerians. After a successful run in cinemas back in 2018, producers of the political thriller film decided to bless fans with a second installment. Production ran through most of 2020 and now fans finally get the opportunity to see what becomes of the revered Eniola Salami (the powerful character played by veteran actress Sola Sobowale). With a power-packed first installment that garnered rave reviews and multiple awards, fans have remained at the edge of their seats,…

The fate of striking Nigerian resident doctors and other health workers appears to be sealed as Federal government has directed that they won’t be paid for the period they are on strike. A memo by the Ministry of Labour and Employment affecting the ongoing strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has advised the Federal Ministry of Health to implement the ‘no work, no pay’ directive for the striking doctors. Subsequently, the Ministry of Health has also dispatched letters instructing Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of federal tertiary hospitals to implement the ‘no work, no pay’ policy.…