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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to fulfil its financial obligations to resident doctors amid plans for industrial action. He warned that failure to meet agreed commitments could further weaken the country’s already strained healthcare system. PUNCH Healthwise reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The association cited the Federal Government’s alleged plan to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, a key component of agreements reached following its 2025 industrial action. The decision, which threatens…

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, on Monday urged the Federal Government to adopt a more responsive, compassionate and community-centred security policy following the recent killings in Plateau State. Adebayo made the call during a condolence visit to Angwa Rukuba in Jos, where he commiserated with families affected by the attacks that have once again underscored the fragile security situation in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. His media aide, Ade Alabi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. The visit comes amid renewed concerns over recurring violence in Plateau communities, where residents have repeatedly decried inadequate…

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has questioned the quality of officiating in Beşiktaş’s 1-0 loss to Fenerbahçe on Sunday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ndidi anchored the midfield as his side traveled to the Chobani Stadium for a high-stakes Istanbul derby against league rivals Fenerbahçe. The match carried immense weight for both clubs, not just for bragging rights, but for the Süper Lig title race. The Yellow Canaries entered the fray trailing leaders Galatasaray by just four points. Wilfred Ndidi & players of Besiktas celebrates with fans (Photo by: ImagoxSeskimphoto) ​Both teams were locked in a stalemate from the opening whistle, with…

Turkish football pundit Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı has claimed that Galatasaray could make a drastic managerial decision before the return of injured Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The outspoken analyst has warned that head coach Okan Buruk is under serious pressure following a dip in form that has blown the Süper Lig title race wide open. Galatasaray’s 2-1 defeat to Trabzonspor on 4 April has cut their lead at the top to just one point, with rivals closing in fast. Despite still sitting first with 64 points after 27 matches, the Istanbul giants are no longer in control of their…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday celebrated former Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a distinguished engineer, entrepreneur and politician who has made significant contributions to national development. In a statement he personally issued, Tinubu commended Daniel’s achievements in both the private and public sectors, attributing his success to “hard work, tenacity, wisdom, and courage.” “Today, I celebrate Senator Gbenga Daniel, a renowned engineer, successful entrepreneur, prominent politician, and longtime ally and friend, on his milestone 70th birthday,” the President said. The President also recalled their long-standing political relationship, noting that Daniel played a key…

The World Health Organisation on Monday urged people across the globe to renew their commitment to collaboration and support for science as twin drivers of better health outcomes. The UN agency said human health has been transformed over the past century largely through scientific progress and international cooperation. This was contained in a statement released on its website to commemorate World Health Day 2026, themed “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of the WHO’s founding on April 7, 1948, and launches a year-long public health awareness drive. According to the WHO, global maternal mortality has…

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho was the unlikely hero for Celtic yesterday evening as they sealed a 2-1 win over Dundee United at Dens Park, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old scored an 82nd-minute winner to move the Hoops to within three points of Hearts on the SPFL table, and the club’s coach, Martin O’Neill, was delighted with the Nigerian’s performance. The ex-Manchester City midfielder has chosen to manage Iheanacho’s minutes meticulously after the Super Eagles forward suffered recurring hamstring injuries in the first half of the season. Kelechi Iheanacho goes down under the challenge of Evan Ndicka. Copyright: ImagoxColinxPoultney Celtic boss…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has again praised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, over the prevailing peace and inclusive leadership style in the state. Akpabio made the remarks during an Easter visit to the governor on Sunday at his country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, where he commended Eno’s humility and commitment to fostering unity and development across the state. The senate president noted that the governor’s leadership has been marked by a strong sense of inclusiveness and purpose, which, according to him, has strengthened cohesion among the people. He expressed satisfaction with…

Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Adams has weighed in on his side’s loss to Real Oviedo as they fall deeper into trouble in the Spanish La Liga, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old played all 90 minutes at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere, but was unable to make a difference as his side fell short, although he was guilty of squandering a few chances. Following the loss to Oviedo, Luis Garcia’s side find themselves 17th on the La Liga table, in real trouble of demotion to the second tier of Spanish football after a run of five winless games. Akor Adams…

The European Union, along with the Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, has called for urgent action to end food waste and promote sustainable consumption and production. They noted that when food is wasted, the water, energy, and labour that went into producing it are also wasted, while accelerating climate change and undermining global efforts to build a zero-waste circular future. This was disclosed in a statement by the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Monday. Speaking in Abuja, during the commemoration of this year’s International Zero Waste Day, with the theme “Food waste reduction –…