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Resident Doctors Embark on Five-Day Warning Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a five-day warning strike, triggered by the Federal Government’s failure to address longstanding issues such as unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other unresolved welfare demands. The…
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UPDATED: National Grid Collapses Again
Nigeria experienced a widespread power outage on wednesday, after the national electricity grid collapsed, disrupting supply across multiple states. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the outage in a public notice on its official…
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Doctors to Decide on Possible Nationwide Strike Today
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is set to hold a pivotal National Executive Council meeting today to determine whether to launch a nationwide strike, as its 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expires.…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges Unified Action to Safeguard Education in Nigeria
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized the need for urgent, united efforts to safeguard education and protect schools nationwide, describing it as vital to the country’s future. Senator Tinubu, a former educator and…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Rejoin Senate as Suspension Ends
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, is set to return to the Nigerian Senate later this month following the completion of her six-month suspension. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan…
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UPDATED: FG Declares Friday, Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration
The Federal Government has announced Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which commemorates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was issued on Wednesday in a statement…
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Presidency Defends EFCC Over Manhunt for Atiku’s Son-in-Law
The Nigerian government has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after the agency declared Abdullahi Haske, a businessman and son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar wanted for allegedly being involved in…
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Bank Accounts Linked to Mele Kyari Frozen Over Alleged ₦661 Million Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, 2025, ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to former NNPCL Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, following an ex parte application by the EFCC, which…
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FRSC Issues Safety Alert on Dangers of Vehicle Overloading
On Monday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) warned motorists, commercial drivers, and passengers nationwide against overloading vehicles and carrying passengers alongside goods, highlighting the increased risk of accidents and loss of lives associated with…
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APC Demands Kano Elections Be Scrapped Over Thug Violence and Voter Chaos
The All Progressives Congress has called for the immediate cancellation of the Shanono/Bagwai Constituency bye-election and the Ghari Constituency rerun in Kano State, citing widespread violence and chaotic disruptions that have marred the electoral process.…
