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NARD Calls Off Strike, Issues FG Two-week Ultimatum

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its five-day warning strike, two days after it began. The association has also given the Federal Government an additional two-week ultimatum to meet its demands. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the doctors had downed tools on Friday morning but suspended the action on Saturday night, with members directed to resume work today (Sunday). The President of the association, Dr. Tope Osundara, disclosed this in a WhatsApp message on Saturday. […]

September 15, 2025

General

Gombe Assembly Clerk Secures Second Term as Forum Chairperson

By Julian Osamoto Gombe State House of Assembly Clark barrister Rukaiyatu Jalo, has been re-elected as Chairperson of the Forum of Clerks of State Legislatures of Nigeria. her re-election brought renewed attention to the role of legislative administrators in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. The election which took place on September 12, 2025, in Abuja, during the forum’s national meeting was attended by clerks from 36 states of the federation. According to a statement issued by the Assembly’s Information Officer, Japhet […]

September 13, 2025

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Health

Kpebi (Kobi) Residents Demand Hospital as Doctors Record High Blood Pressure, Malnutrition

By Oluwakemi Kindness Residents of Kpebi (Kobi) Community in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the government to establish a functional hospital in their locality after a free medical outreach exposed pressing health challenges among residents. The outreach, organised on Saturday by Democracy Radio in collaboration with Garki Hospital, offered health checks, treatment, and referrals to hundreds of people. Doctors at the event reported cases of dangerously high blood pressure, recurring malaria, diarrhoeal diseases, […]

September 13, 2025 2

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General

SSDC Seeks EFCC Partnership on Transparency and Accountability

By Anayo Akwitti The Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has called for collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure that the financial activties of the Commision are properly guided by compliance with extant financial laws. Usoro made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on establishing common […]

September 12, 2025 2

General

NLC Accuses Senate of Undermining Democracy in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Case

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the Senate for continuing to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from carrying out her legislative duties despite a court ruling voiding her suspension. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, the NLC described the Senate’s action as “a brazen, premeditated assault on democracy” and a “dangerous slide towards fascism masquerading as governance.” The labour movement accused the Senate of showing “legislative bad faith” by refusing […]

September 12, 2025

Economy

Reps Push 12 Landmark Bills to Transform Nigeria’s Mining Sector

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has commenced deliberations on twelve landmark bills aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s solid minerals sector as a central pillar of economic diversification and national growth. The public hearing to this effect, organised by the House Committee on Solid Minerals, brought together government agencies, industry players, community representatives, and other stakeholders to make submissions on the proposed legislation. Declaring the hearing open, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, represented by Mark Useni, said […]

September 12, 2025

Economy

SEC Sets 2027 Deadline for Global Sustainability Standards Enforcement

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a phased plan to adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure framework. SEC said the move will boost investor confidence, reduce information risks, and unlock greater access to international capital for Nigerian issuers. SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, stated this while speaking at a panel session on IFRS S1 and S2 standards, saying aligning with the global baseline is “central to building a transparent, resilient, and globally competitive […]

September 12, 2025

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Business

NUPENG Accuses Dangote of Breaching Agreement, Threatens Fresh Strike

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused the Dangote Group of reneging on agreements reached with the Federal Government over workers’ unionization rights, warning that it may resume its recently suspended nationwide strike. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its National President, Comrade Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, the union alleged that Alhaji Sayyu Aliu Dantata, a top executive in the Dangote conglomerate, had directed petroleum […]

September 12, 2025 1

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Business

Banking, Fintech Complaints Top as FCCPC Recovers ₦10bn

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has disclosed that Nigerian consumers recovered more than ₦10 billion between March and August 2025. This comes as banking and fintech services emerged as the leading sources of consumer complaints. According to updated data released by the Commission on Thursday, banking accounted for 3,173 complaints, while fintech services followed with 1,442. This the commission said underscores recurring grievances over loan deductions, account charges, transaction disputes, and unauthorised debits. Fast […]

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