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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has warned that the country may soon face another nationwide shutdown of medical services, following the Federal Government’s failure to honour a Memorandum of Understanding previously signed with the association. In an urgent appeal to senior medical professionals and respected elders, posted on X on Sunday and titled “Urgent Appeal to Avert a Looming Nationwide NARD Strike (TICS 2.0),” NARD Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, cautioned that the nation was on the brink of a total and indefinite comprehensive strike. The association said the strike would be the inevitable result of the Federal Ministry of…

Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested two suspected kidnappers linked to the 2023 abduction and killing of a neurology professor, Ekanem Philip-Ephraim, in Cross River State. Philip-Ephraim was abducted on July 13, 2023, at her office in Calabar, Cross River State, and was later confirmed killed by her abductors. According to the then Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association in Cross River State, Dr Felix Archibong, the kidnappers disguised themselves as patients and, while she was attending to them, brought out weapons and whisked her away at about 7:15 p.m. Her abduction led the state chapter of…

A former federal lawmaker, Chief Sam Onuigbo, has expressed strong optimism about the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He said this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday during his family thanksgiving at St Paul’s Methodist Church, Obuohia Obi-Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. Onuigbo said his conviction was based on the fact that the president had taken far-reaching decisions focused on repositioning the country for prosperity, growth and security. [minor grammatical tightening] Onuigbo, who represents the South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission, admitted that the country was facing some…

The final round of group-stage matches at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 begins on Monday, with qualification still open for most teams as the race for the knockout stage intensifies. According to the Confederation of African Football, only three teams — Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria — have secured places in the Round of 16 after winning their first two matches, leaving the remaining slots to be decided over the final set of group fixtures. CAF stated that the closing matches will determine not only the top two teams in each group, who qualify automatically, but also…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jessica Alba takes her Sunday wind-down routine very seriously, incorporating a multi-step skincare routine and meditation. To enhance the self-care aspect of her meditation, she weaves a very specific item into the practice: Under-eye masks. But she doesn’t use just any masks — she swears by the 111Skin Cryo De-Puffing Eye Masks. In a recent Instagram post, Alba showed her followers the little details of her evening routine. She takes extra time to enhance her meditation with the cooling eye…

No fewer than three people lost their lives following a clash on Saturday between security operatives and suspected drug peddlers at Koraman Nayalle, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters in Katsina metropolis. The incident was said to have begun when security operatives attempted to arrest one of the peddlers, called Uzairu, popularly known as ‘Kuda’ and confiscated his mobile phone and suspected illicit drugs. As Kuda mobilised his friends to retrieve his phone from the operatives, the situation escalated into chaos, during which he was shot, and later confirmed dead. The confrontation sparked anger and unrest in the area, causing the violence to…

Nigeria’s 3–2 win over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations in Fès was another statement night for the Super Eagles; attacking brilliance, qualification secured, and momentum firmly on their side. But while the goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman stole the headlines, attention also turned to the other end of the pitch, where Stanley Nwabali endured a demanding evening between the posts. The Chippa United goalkeeper cut a concerned figure late in the game, visibly discomforted after conceding twice as Tunisia pushed relentlessly. Post-match, Nwabali addressed the goals conceded, an injury scare, and the tight-knit spirit…

There was palpable excitement among Ogun State workers as the state government paid the end-of-year bonus approved by Governor Dapo Abiodun, offering financial relief to thousands of public servants ahead of the festive season. For many workers, the payment came as a welcome boost at a time when household expenses traditionally rise. The bonus, which has become a yearly tradition under the Abiodun administration, reflects the government’s continued focus on the welfare and well-being of its workforce. Speaking on the development, the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, said the gesture was designed to appreciate workers for their dedication…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly criticised the alleged assault, forced stripping and public humiliation of Dr Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, describing the incident as a deliberate act of political violence. In a statement issued late Sunday, the Edo State Publicity Secretary of the party, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, alleged that the attack was carried out by youths identified as supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC. According to the PDP, the incident occurred on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the football field of Uwa Primary School along Igbesamwan Street in Benin City,…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed four deaths in a tragic accident involving three trucks at the annual Eggon carnival in Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Yahaya Sabo-Adikwu, Nasarawa State Sector Commander of the FRSC, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the accident happened on Sunday, Dec. 28. According to the sector commander,  the incident occurred when one of the trucks rammed into a procession from the Palace of Aren Eggon, Paramount Ruler of the Eggon people, to Eggon Community Secondary School, venue of the annual carnival. He said that apart…