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Medical consultants in Nigeria may have their retirement age extended from 60 to 70 as the government considers measures to address the shortage of doctors and rising brain drain.

Health Ministry Pushes for 70-Year Retirement Age for Consultants

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has formally submitted a memo to the Office of the Head of Service seeking to raise the retirement age of medical and dental consultants from 60 to 70 years, in a move aimed at curbing the country’s deepening healthcare workforce shortage. The development comes months after President Bola Tinubu approved an increase in the retirement age of doctors and other health workers from 60 to 65. However, consultants, under […]

August 26, 2025

Sport

Nigeria Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Seals Landmark Move to PSG

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has completed a high-profile move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain, sealing a contract that will keep her at the club until June 2027. PSG announced the signing on Tuesday, describing the 25-year-old forward as a major addition to its attacking line. “Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Nigerian striker Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade, who has joined the club on a deal that runs until 30th June 2027,” the club said […]

August 26, 2025

Local News

Gbenga Daniel Reaffirms APC Loyalty Amid Political Speculations

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has dismissed speculation linking him to a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The clarification follows days of intense political speculation after the Ogun State chapter of the APC suspended Daniel and Mr. Kunle Folarin over alleged anti-party activities.https://democracyradio.ng/ogun-apc-suspends-gbenga-daniel-kunle-folarin-over-anti-party-allegations/ The move had triggered rumours of an imminent defection by the former governor. In a […]

August 26, 2025

Education

NANS Vows Nationwide Shutdown as ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning that it will cripple the country’s critical infrastructure if the Federal Government fails to urgently resolve its lingering face-off with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The threat follows ASUU’s renewed warning of a possible nationwide strike over government’s alleged failure to honour agreements. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, NANS Assistant General Secretary, Emmanuel Adejuwon, said Nigerian students would not sit by while their […]

August 26, 2025

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Sport

NCF Unveils 14-Player Squad for ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially released a 14-player squad to represent the country at the forthcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, a crucial pathway event to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The announcement, made in Abuja, confirmed that the Female YellowGreens will be captained by experienced all-rounder Agboya Peculiar, who will lead a blend of seasoned performers and promising newcomers. Nigeria is set to begin its campaign on August 31 against […]

August 26, 2025 2

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Sport

Ogbonda Sets Higher Standards As Bayelsa Queens Wins Open WAFU B

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Head coach of Bayelsa Queens, Whyte Ogbonda, has sounded a note of caution to his players despite beginning their WAFU B Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Ghana’s Police Ladies. The reigning Nigeria Women’s Football League champions secured the vital three points in their opening group match, but Ogbonda insists the performance leaves much room for improvement. Speaking after the game, the experienced tactician admitted that his side wasted several clear-cut chances, a weakness […]

August 26, 2025 2

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Politics

Democracy Has Come to Stay in Nigeria – NASS

By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly on Monday reaffirmed that democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria, citing 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule as evidence of its stability. Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, made the declaration at the induction ceremony for 785 newly recruited staff, held at the A-Class Event Centre in Abuja. The new employees, recruited in December 2023, span Grade Levels 8 to 12. Represented by the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, […]

August 25, 2025 2

Education

ASUU Warns Of Fresh Crisis In Nigerian Universities

By: Julian Osamoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, has accused the Federal Government of neglecting critical issues affecting the Nigerian University System, warning that the refusal to honour the renegotiated 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and continued underfunding of public universities could plunge the system into another round of crisis. Speaking at a press conference on Monday at the University of Abuja, the Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi, said that despite nearly two years of relative peace in […]

August 25, 2025

Security

ECOWAS Unveils 260,000-Member Counter-Terrorism Force as Leaders Push for Stronger African Defence Cooperation

By: Zainab Bakare The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a landmark plan to deploy a 260,000-member rapid counter-terrorism force, signalling Africa’s growing resolve to take ownership of its security amid rising terrorism, piracy, and transnational crime. Unveiled at the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja, the initiative reflects a shift away from dependency on foreign interventions toward homegrown, African-led defence solutions. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, said the […]

August 25, 2025