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The Nigerian Medical Association, Abia Chapter, has commended Governor Alex Otti for approving the 100 per cent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure for employed doctors in the state. The state Chairman of NMA, Dr Ezinwa Ezuruike, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Umuahia, expressed the group’s appreciation to the governor. He said that the landmark approval announced on April 29 restored long-awaited pay parity for state-employed doctors. Ezuruike noted that the development underscored Otti’s continued commitment to strengthening the health sector and improving the welfare of health professionals in the state. “By aligning Abia’s medical salary structure with the federal…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an unfiltered investigation into the alleged human rights abuses taking place at a correctional facility in Kano. The lawyers’ body, in a statement by Usman Umar Fari, the NBA Chairman for the Kano Branch, urged the Kano state government to set up a panel of inquiry to investigate the alleged abuses thoroughly. These include claims of sodomy, inadequate food and nutrition for inmates, conditions leading to starvation and malnutrition, and prolonged detention times that do not meet legal standards. The NBA’s call for action comes after a viral interview in which an…

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has reaffirmed his desire to remain in the English Premier League amid growing speculation about a possible exit from Nottingham Forest this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian attacker has been linked with a move away from the club following a lack of playing time due to stiff competition from in-form New Zealand striker Chris Wood. Awoniyi, who has battled with injuries over the last season, made his stance clear on Humble Boots, where he noted that the Premier League remains his priority, despite reported interest from clubs in other European leagues. “For me, it’s always…

Adekunle Sulaimon Public health researcher and advocate, Doyin Olatunji, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s poor maternal health insurance coverage, calling it a “silent crisis claiming the lives of thousands of women annually.” Olatunji, who leads the Maternal Health Insurance Advocacy campaign under the Non-Governmental Organisation, The Public Health Place, said the lack of affordable and accessible health insurance for women is both a public health emergency and a national shame. Over the past two months, Olatunji and a team of 50 volunteers embarked on a nationwide advocacy and data-gathering campaign aimed at uncovering the real-life consequences of inadequate maternal…

Wives of the 36 State Governors of the federation have called for greater visibility and communication capacity to support their social intervention work, saying their efforts often go unnoticed despite complementing state-led development programmes. Speaking at a media and leadership retreat in Abuja on Wednesday, Ogun State First Lady Bamidele Abiodun, who spoke on behalf of her colleagues, said that as wives of elected governors, they are often the intersection of compassion and influence. The retreat, tagged “Leading With Impact,” brought together wives of governors from across the 36 states to explore strategic communication, media engagement, and narrative building. It…

Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfield star John Obi Mikel has refused to fully back Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to deliver in their crucial U-20 Africa Cup of Nations group-stage clash against Kenya on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking in Nairobi ahead of the final Group B encounter, Mikel, who is in Kenya for a football clinic dubbed ‘Football Fiesta’, believes both teams have the talent to put on a show in Cairo. Nigeria are the most successful nation in the history of the competition, with seven titles, two silver and four bronze medals. Former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi. Photo…

Eight terrorist groups under the leadership of the Ansaru Terror Group are already putting up structures in parts of the state. It was also learnt that the emerging terrorist group is already recruiting willing agents from within and outside Kogi State. Sources close to the affected communities alleged that Ansaru terror groups are tightening their grip on Kogi State, with eight cells already established. Ansaru, a breakaway faction of Boko Haram with reported ties to Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), has long been designated a terrorist organisation by the Nigerian government and international bodies. Some of the cells of…

The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mr. Blessing Agbebaku, has explained reason behind his defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, he defected to retain the benefits of the The post Why I dumped PDP for APC – Edo speaker appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Amobi Ogah, has dismissed his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party as inconsequential. While declaring his loyalty to Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, the lawmaker, who was among six prominent members suspended by the Abure-led faction of the party, described the action as a joke taken too far. The Abure-led faction of the party had announced the suspension of Ogah alongside Governor Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, following recommendations from a disciplinary committee.…

A leading All Progressive Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmanship aspirant who is the youngest in the forthcoming party primaries, Honourable Ajibola Sulaiman Larinde has pledged to leverage innovation and purposeful leadership to elevate Ojokoro Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), Lagos State. The 31 year-old politician also strongly canvassed party delegates to the primaries to embrace inclusivity by giving the youth a chance. He also urged them to align with his people-oriented manifesto to accelerate development in the council. The youngest candidate among the 432 aspirants cleared by the party for the primaries made this disclosure while unveiling his 8-point manifesto…