The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has sounded the alarm over worsening conditions faced by healthcare workers, stressing that poor pay, insecurity, and harsh working environments are driving medical professionals out of the country. Speaking after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the association noted that while government investments in infrastructure are welcome, they cannot deliver quality healthcare without a motivated and adequately protected workforce. The NMA urged the Federal Government to resolve lingering welfare issues, including delays in implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement, warning that continued neglect will deepen Nigeria’s brain drain. It also demanded tax relief for…
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The Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth and Sports Development in Borno State, Sainna Buba, has apologised for threatening to “flog” opposition members who do not support the All Progressives Congress. Buba, in a now-viral video, said, “The government is our government. Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you will be flogged,”. However, he made a U-turn while addressing journalists in Maiduguri on Wednesday, saying, “The remark was never intended to harm or violate the fundamental rights of the people to freedom of choice and association. He said, “I wish to state, unequivocally, that my…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until September 28 further proceedings in a suit seeking to stop President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election over alleged certificate forgery. The suit, filed by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, also joined the ADC as a plaintiff, while Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are defendants. Atiku alleged in a 25-paragraph affidavit that Tinubu submitted a forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to INEC. He claimed the certificate bears the name “Tinubu Bola…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday defended the Bola Tinubu administration, saying the President has no power to dictate how states and local governments should spend the additional revenue they now receive following the removal of fuel subsidy. Wike’ statement was in response to comments by the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on the management of the gains from subsidy removal. Speaking at a media parley held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Wike said, “Rather than questioning the federal government, Obi should be asking how the additional revenue accruing to the sub-nationals is being utilised.”…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, who is wanted over an alleged $14.86 million fraud, to make himself available for questioning. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known on Monday while responding to Sylva’s allegation that the commission had become more of an organ of the All Progressives Congress than a state institution. “He has been declared wanted; he should make himself available to the commission,” Oyewale said. Sylva announced his resignation from the APC on Monday, accusing the party of abandoning its founding ideals and the President Bola Tinubu administration of…
Argentinian legend, Lionel Messi, on Monday announced his retirement from international soccer. In a post via his verified Instagram page, Messi said he is retiring from Argentina’s national team at age 39. And in a footnote at the end, he added: “I wrote these words on July 21st, two days after the final. Today, after what happened with my dad, I am even more convinced than before.” Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, died on Aug. 8 at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. Messi leaves the Argentina team having played in six World Cups, won…
France international, Bradley Barcola has left PSG to Liverpool. The 23-year-old forward completed a £123m move from Paris St-Germain, signing a five-year contract. The deal includes an up front fee of £106m, plus £17m in add-ons. “It’s a great pride to be able to play for Liverpool. I’m very happy,” the France international told club media. “It took a long time but I’m really happy today to be able to play for Liverpool. All I want is to be on the pitch and be able to play.” Barcola won three Ligue 1 titles and two Champions Leagues across a trophy-laden…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered a total of N1.233 trillion between October 2023 and July 2026 as part of its intensified campaign against financial crimes under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The anti-graft agency also recorded $684.48 million in recoveries during the 34-month period, involving funds recovered in 16 different currencies. According to the commission, it secured 10,872 convictions out of 14,476 cases prosecuted within the period. The EFCC said N397.26 billion of the total naira recovery represented funds recovered directly for the Federal Government, while N836.35 billion was recovered on behalf…
Opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for trillions of naira generated from petrol subsidy removal before dismissing the promises of relief made by Atiku Abubakar as a lie. The ADC, in a statement signed by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, challenged Tinubu through a direct message to the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organization, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, asking him to explain what Nigerians had gained from the savings made from the Subsidy removal. According to the ADC, “Since the removal of petrol subsidy shortly after Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, the Federation Account…
Eight persons lost their lives on Sunday as Bandits attacked Ghandi community in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while at least five others escaped with gunshot injuries. Spokesman of the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirming the incident in a telephone conversation with newsmen on Sunday evening, said the assailants reportedly stormed the community around 3:00 pm with residents scampering to safety. According to a local source, “The bandits came around 3:00 pm and started shooting at people. No fewer than eight farmers were killed, while at least five others sustained gunshot injuries.” The source alleged…