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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Thursday threatened to embark on a nationwide total and comprehensive industrial strike from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, if the Federal Government fails to address outstanding welfare issues affecting its members, including unpaid salary arrears, allowances and poor working conditions. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s July National Executive Council meeting held in Gombe from July 26 to 31. The communiqué, signed by NARD President, Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman, and Secretary, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, said the council was dissatisfied with the pace of…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria face their second, but already the biggest match of their WAFCON 2026 title defence so far when they take on Zambia’s Copper Queens in a must-win Group C clash on Saturday, August 1, Soccernet.ng reports. Kick-off is set for 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, and after two hours of sweat and toil, the Super Falcons should have a clear picture of where they are headed. Justin Madugu’s side arrive under serious pressure after a shock 3-2 opening defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi, a result that ended Nigeria’s long unbeaten record…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said the growing erosion of trust among nations poses one of the biggest threats to global trade, investment and economic stability. She said the rising mistrust was creating uncertainty that was hurting businesses worldwide. According to a statement on Friday, the WTO Director-General stated this during a fireside conversation at the 20th anniversary of commercial law firm Streamsowers & Köhn in Lagos on Thursday. The former Nigerian Minister of Finance said countries that once regarded one another as reliable partners were increasingly questioning each other’s intentions, leading to conflict, missed…

The Spanish La Liga is one of the biggest leagues in the world, and has been home to some of the best players in football history, Soccernet.ng reports. Two of the best clubs in the country — Real Madrid and Barcelona — have produced some of the best legs in the game, and often house the winner of the top individual and continental prizes. Meanwhile, several Nigerians and Super Eagles players have left their mark on Spain’s top flight over the years, but only a handful have done so as prolifically in front of goal. In this article, we write…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of two Chinese men, Zhang Lin, and Gao Hai, before Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for conspiracy and the illegal mining of solid minerals. According to a statement shared on the EFCC’s X account on Friday, the defendants were arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and the unlawful possession of mineral resources intended for export without lawful authority. One of the charges read, “That you, Zhang Hong Lin, Gao Pei Hai, and Gao Pei…

In the latest XRP News, XRP price is trading at $1.07, down 0.57% in the last 24 hours, as the asset continues to wrestle with the $1.10 resistance that has capped three consecutive sessions of attempted recovery.The setup looks deceptively calm on the surface, but the macro and on-chain picture underneath tells a more complicated story. Whether this range resolves with a clean break or a reversal depends on factors that are moving fast right now.The Federal Reserve held rates steady in the 3.50%–3.75% range, but Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish post-meeting tone, insisting the Fed “will deliver the 2%…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has warned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises against engaging consultants to obtain NAFDAC registration numbers, saying many business owners have been defrauded in the process. The DG said the agency deals directly with applicants and has deliberately kept registration costs low to support small businesses and encourage local production. She stressed that NAFDAC sees itself as a partner of traders and manufacturers rather than an obstacle to business activities. “We are partners of traders. NAFDAC is the partner of traders. We are for trade.…

Justin Madugu faces the biggest selection calls of his WAFCON 2026 tenure so far, with the Super Falcons’ title defence hanging by a thread after a shock 3-2 opening defeat to Malawi, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Falcons must beat Zambia on Saturday to keep their campaign alive, and getting his team selection right could be the difference between survival and an early exit. Some players underperformed while others looked shaky in the last game against Malawi. So, there might be one or two tweaks about. In this article, we write about three selection dilemmas Madugu needs to solve. Coach Justin…

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and Governor Siminalayi Fubara have inaugurated a state-of-the-art Specialty Protective Coatings and Paints Manufacturing Plant built by an indigenous company, ‘Solewant Group’ in Rivers State. This is as Lokpobiri described the investment as a milestone in Nigeria’s industrialisation drive and local content development. The facility, located in Alode community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, was commissioned on Friday. Speaking at the ceremony, Lokpobiri said the new plant demonstrates the rapid growth of indigenous oil and gas service companies and positions Solewant as a strategic manufacturing hub for…

The English Premier League is widely regarded as the flagship of league competitions in Europe, and it has continued to build the reputation over the past two decades, Soccernet.ng reports. The league is known for having some of the best players in the world. Even most of the clubs are some of the richest, And interestingly, England has played host to some of the tallest players in the history of football. A new ranking from Transfermarkt has emerged, and it shows just how tall some of the players who have played in the English top tier have been. Some really…