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Resident Doctors Set to Decide on Nationwide Strike as NEC Meets Today

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is set to hold its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today, Wednesday, to determine its next course of action regarding a pending ultimatum to the Federal Government. Earlier, the association had issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warning that members could embark on a nationwide strike if their demands were not addressed. https://democracyradio.ng/resident-doctors-begin-seven-day-warning-strike-demand-urgent-reforms/ The move comes amid growing concerns over Nigeria’s public health system, which is already struggling with […]

September 10, 2025

World News

Humanitarian Fears Mount as Israel Orders Mass Evacuation of Gaza City

By: Jeremiah Silva The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of all residents of Gaza City ahead of an expected ground offensive, sparking panic in the densely populated enclave and raising urgent warnings from aid groups of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. The directive, announced Tuesday, marks the first time Israel has sought to clear the entirety of Gaza City in the current conflict, effectively displacing 1 million people already battered by months of bombardment, scarcity, and famine. Humanitarian agencies say […]

September 10, 2025

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Business

FG Brokers Peace Between NUPENG, Dangote as Union Suspends Strike

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, leading to the suspension of the union’s strike. NUPENG had embarked on the industrial action on Monday, in protest against the refinery’s policy barring employees from unionising with registered labour unions. Following two days of conciliation talks convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, both parties signed a Memorandum of […]

September 10, 2025 2

Local News

Kano Government Bans Unlicenced Use of Saws, Tackles Deforestation

By: Jeremiah Silva The Kano State Government has banned the unlicensed use of chainsaws for tree cutting, felling, and trimming in a new move to tackle deforestation. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad-Hashim, announced the policy on Tuesday, citing Section 20 of the 1999 Constitution, the NESREA Act 2007, and the National Environmental Regulations 2014 as legal backing. “This decision aligns with Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 strategy to reduce deforestation by 60 per cent and restore degraded forests […]

September 9, 2025

Security

NSCDC Launches Rescue Mission After Deadly Attack, Expatriate Abducted in Edo

By: Jeremiah Silva The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered an immediate tactical response following the killing of eight personnel and the abduction of a Chinese expatriate in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Corps’ spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, said Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, has directed the deployment of special tactical squads to track down the attackers, rescue the kidnapped expatriate, and ensure justice is served. The […]

September 9, 2025

Local News

Abuja Youths Trained in Leadership, to Mark International Youth Day

By Julian Osamoto Fifty young people from across five communities in the Federal Capital Territory have received training in leadership and advocacy, as part of activities marking this year’s International Youth Day. The capacity-building programme, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in Abuja, brought together participants from Divine Heritage Home in Gwagwalada as well as youths from Tukuchi, Kayeche, Kuchibugi, and Gofidna communities in the federal capital territory. Program Officer and Team Lead at CITAD, Yesmin […]

September 9, 2025

Business

Speaker Abbas Pushes Africa–Asia Trade, Green Energy, Digital Ties

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger trade and investment frameworks between Africa and Asia, particularly in green energy and digital economies, to drive innovation and sustainable growth. Abbas made the call on Monday in Beirut, Lebanon, during the First General Meeting of the Asian–African Parliamentary Council, which he approved earlier this year. The two-day event, holding September 8–9, is hosted at the Lebanese Parliament. Addressing lawmakers from both continents, the Speaker […]

September 9, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria Clinch Bronze at Africa U-18 Beach Volleyball Youth Cup

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Under-18 girls’ beach volleyball team showcased resilience and determination as they clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Under-18 Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup held in Banjul, The Gambia. The young side produced a commanding performance in the third-place playoff, sweeping Morocco 2-0 (21-7, 21-12) on Saturday. This came after their narrow 2-1 (16-21, 21-16, 15-12) semifinal defeat to DR Congo, a match that tested their grit but ultimately denied them a spot in the […]

September 8, 2025 2

Health

Resident Doctors Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike, Demand Urgent Reforms

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has declared a seven-day warning strike, citing what it described as years of neglect and systemic failure in the Abuja health system. Announcing the strike in Abuja, ARD-FCT President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed resolutions at an emergency general meeting held on Friday, September 5. He explained that the action was triggered by the attitude of the FCT Administration, despite “rounds of extensive dialogue” to resolve […]

September 8, 2025