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Ekiti Doctors Reject Pay Review, Warns of National Strike
Doctors in Ekiti State have pushed back against a new pay circular issued by the Federal Government, warning that failure to address their concerns within 21 days could lead to a nationwide strike.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)…
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Oyo Raises Flood Warnings To Ibadan Communities
Oyo State Emergency Management Agency has raised a flood warning for residents of Ibadan, especially those in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole Local Government Areas, as heavy rainfall is expected within 24 hours.
The alert was issued on…
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Tinubu Greets Olubadan at 90 as Monarch Marks One Year on the Throne
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Oba Akinloye Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, as he turns 90 on July 5 and celebrates one year since ascending the throne on July 12.
In a statement issued Friday by…
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NDLEA Commander Freed by Troops in Anambra as Military Foils Kidnap Gang
The Nigerian military has successfully rescued Daniel Onyishi, a senior officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), who was abducted last month in Anambra State.
Onyishi regained his freedom on July 2 following a…
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Nigerian Man Faces Charges in Massive $14 billion US Healthcare Fraud Case
A Nigerian citizen has been named among hundreds of suspects charged in a major healthcare fraud investigation in the United States.
The man, Olatunbosun Osukoya, aged 67, was listed as one of the key players in a scheme that aimed to…
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Buhari Receiving Treatment Not in Critical Condition Aide Says
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving medical attention but is not in critical condition, according to his former media aide Bashir Ahmad.
This comes in response to recent reports suggesting that the…
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The Nigerian Medical Association Warns of Strike Over New Pay Circular
Doctors in Nigeria may soon stop work if the government does not address their complaints about a new salary adjustment circular.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has given a 21-day deadline to fix the problem or face a strike…
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Nigerian Nurses Sent to Jamaica in New Global Health Support Mission
Four Nigerian specialist nurses have been deployed to Jamaica under a renewed push by the federal government to strengthen international cooperation and bridge both professional and educational healthcare gaps.
The initiative falls…
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Man Who Was The First To Receive A Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Two Months After
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the four hours procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday.
Five weeks ago, it was…
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Ghana records 21 new COVID-19 cases in Greater Accra, Bono Regions
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that Ghana has recorded 21 new COVID-19 cases.
In an interview with Accra-based United Television, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye indicated that COVID-19 is not over.
According to him, the…
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