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Adetutu Sobowale The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory, has embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The development was announced on Monday, in a communiqué signed by the President, George Ebong, alongside other members of the executive. The doctors described the FCT health system as one plagued by long-standing systemic failures, calling for urgent and comprehensive reforms. Ebong noted that resident doctors in the territory are under intense pressure, often compelled to cover multiple departments simultaneously. He urged the federal government to urgently tackle the growing challenges in the health sector, warning that continued neglect could lead to a…

Kelechi Iheanacho made history during his time in the English Premier League with Leicester City, winning the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield… Former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Scotland centre-back Charles Mulgrew has backed Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho to be an instant hit at Celtic Park, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old left Seville on a free deal despite having two years left on his contract. The ex-Leicester City man was convinced he had no future in Spain, and reached an agreement with the Europa League veterans to mutually terminate his contract. Iheanacho then signed for Celtic on a one-year deal,…

South Africa head into a decisive World Cup qualifier against Nigeria with former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabo Mngomeni urging Hugo Broos’ men to show no fear, Soccernet.ng reports. Bafana Bafana top Group C with 16 points, six clear of the Super Eagles, and victory in Bloemfontein on Tuesday would leave them within touching distance of the 2026 finals. Yet Mngomeni insists the players cannot afford to be intimidated by Nigeria’s pedigree. Terem Moffi, Kenneth Omeruo and Stanley Nwabali of Nigeria during the Afcon 2023 Semi Final match between Nigeria and South Africa [Photo credit/Imago] The clash pits two former AFCON…

A faction of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has pledged to allow Peter Okoye, a factional Chairman of the party, to enforce a Federal High Court order removing George Moghalu as the candidate for the 8 November 2025 governorship election. The Okoye faction went to court to claim that their faction of LP, allegedly loyal to Senator Nenadi Usman Caretaker, has been upheld by the Supreme Court and Federal High Court. A decision of a Federal High Court sitting in Enugu “restrained Moghalu from parading himself as the Anambra LP’s Governorship candidate.” The court held that the Supreme…

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, on Monday petitioned the State House of Assembly over the non-issuance of formal appointment letters nearly four years after their recruitment. The aggrieved officers, in a petition filed by their legal counsel and human rights activist, Tope Temokun, lamented the state government’s failure to regularise their official engagement since they were recruited in 2020. While describing their situation as pathetic, particularly when compared to the benefits and formal employment structures enjoyed by their counterparts in other South-West states, the operatives disclosed that they were only issued warrant…

Europe’s largest digital asset investment firm, CoinShares International Limited, announced a landmark move to list on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States through a $1.2 billion merger with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. BIG NEWS: CoinShares → NASDAQ USWe're going public in the U.S. via business combination with Vine Hill ($VCIC).$1.2B pre-money valuation.Expected to be one of the largest publicly traded digital asset managers globally.Transaction subject to customary closing conditions &… pic.twitter.com/5DJb0rrpQr— CoinShares (@CoinSharesCo) September 8, 2025 The firm explained that the deal, structured as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) business combination, positions CoinShares as one of…

Agency  The Federal Government says it has disbursed more than N192 billion to strengthen primary healthcare facilities across Nigeria since the Basic Health Care Provision Fund began disbursements in 2019. Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. Aina spoke against the backdrop of the recent National Health Financing Policy Dialogue, NAN reports that the dialogue, with the theme “Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in Nigeria”, was organised by the National Health Insurance Authority and…

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana risk FIFA sanctions after fielding Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier in the qualifying series, the Mamelodi Sundowns player received two yellow cards, which normally meant he should have served a suspension by sitting out the next game against Lesotho, but he was still fielded. Lesotho immediately filed a protest, demanding South Africa be docked three points and the result overturned to a 3-0 defeat. South Africa coach Hugo Broos greets players during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, qualifier match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at FNB Stadium. (Photo by Imago) Nearly six months later,…

The Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, has challenged Governor Charles Soludo to focus on governance and protect citizens from the grip of bandits, rather than veering into comedy. Chukwuma, in a statement on Monday, said it was time for Soludo to showcase his achievements since assuming office, claiming that the governor has not done anything tangible to uplift the standard of living of the people. “The people are not entertained by jokes when insecurity, crumbling infrastructure, and dwindling social life stare them in the face. “The time for comedy is over. Ndi…

In Summary Africa is projected to host more Christians than any other continent by 2050, making these nations central to global Christianity.Countries with Christian majorities above 90 percent often rely on churches as primary providers of education and healthcare.African-led revivals and independent churches now shape global theology, music, and worship, giving Africa its own voice in Christianity.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, September 8, – Christianity is the world’s largest religion, with about 2.38 billion followers worldwide. Africa stands at the heart of its future growth. In many African nations, Christianity is not just a personal belief but a defining national characteristic. Some…