The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has insisted that its ongoing nationwide strike will continue indefinitely until all its 19-point demands are fully met. Speaking with journalists on Sunday, NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, said that of the 19 demands, only two — the 25–35 per cent salary review and accoutrement allowance — were…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday commenced an indefinite, total, and comprehensive nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s failure to implement agreements previously reached with the association. NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, confirmed the development in a statement, noting that the decision followed a five-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council…
At least one person has been confirmed dead from Lassa fever. At the same time, more than 50 individuals have been placed under surveillance in Ogbadibo and Okpokwu Local Government Areas of Benue State to prevent further infections. The Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ejeh-Ogwuche, disclosed this to journalists in…
A military probe into an alleged coup plot has reportedly uncovered N45 billion disbursed from Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accounts to some politically exposed persons and soldiers detained in connection with the purported conspiracy to topple President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Earlier this month, Sahara Reporters claimed that 16 Nigerian Army officers were detained for…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Nkechi Eze as the pioneer Director of the newly established Directorate of Force Medical Services. A statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced that Eze’s appointment follows the recent elevation of the…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation have called on media practitioners to place children’s interests at the forefront when reporting on child rights issues. Speaking at a two-day training on ethical journalism and child rights reporting organised by the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) in collaboration…
Global Health Leaders Unite in Bogotá for ICFP 2025 to Tackle Reproductive Rights and Funding ChallengesOct 28, 2025 As the global family planning community prepares to gather in Bogotá, Colombia, next week for the seventh International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025), momentum is building for what promises to be a historic convening. ICFP 2025…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government over unresolved welfare and policy issues. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced the decision in a statement on…
The Federal Government has expanded health insurance coverage to include about 20 million Nigerians and aims to reach 44 million citizens by 2030. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, announced this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, noting that the milestone aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda…
Nigerians spent approximately $4.74 million on foreign medical treatments between May 2023 and March 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Quarterly Statistical Bulletin. The figure covers the first 22 months of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. It represents a 52 percent drop compared to the $9.83 million spent on medical tourism during…
