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As the continued migration of nurses from Nigeria deepens the country’s healthcare crisis, resulting in longer waiting times, higher morbidity, and rising mortality rates in public hospitals, many nurses in Federal Government employment for over two decades still receive only N20,000 as annual uniform allowance, amid delays in the implementation of the N80,000 upward review. IDOWU ABDULLAHI reports When nurses begin a shift in hospitals across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, the white uniform they wear symbolises care and professionalism. From bed to bed, the nurses dress wounds, administer drugs, and monitor critically ill patients, often without rest or…

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has been projected to return to action on April 11 after sustaining a back injury last week, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Bassey was named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the friendly games against Iran and Jordan, but he withdrew last week due to a back injury. The announcement came as a surprise, as the 26-year-old center-back had played the full 90 minutes in Fulham’s 3-1 win over Burnley in their final game before the international break. Calvin Bassey in action for Fulham. Copyright: ImagoxPaulxBonserx/xSportsxPressxPhotox Nonetheless, coach Eric Chelle moved quickly to call up Trabzonspor star Chibuike Nwaiwu…

Chima Azubuike The Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, has expressed concern over poor performance indicators in the state’s primary healthcare system, describing the recurring red rating in previous quarterly assessments as unacceptable. Speaking while presiding over the first-quarter Primary Health Care review meeting in his office on Thursday, Jatau said, “The appearance of red gradings in the performance of primary healthcare activities in previous quarters is unacceptable and demands immediate corrective measures.” The regular review meetings he noted were essential to sustaining effective healthcare delivery, stressing that they help track progress, identify gaps, and ensure timely interventions. Jatau, who…

Gbenga Odogun A lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Mr Anslem Ojodomo, has died after collapsing in class while teaching. The Rector of the polytechnic confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday in Lokoja by the Ag. Co-ordinator, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr John Onimisi, describing the development as a “deep personal shock.” This tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the institution, coming just a month after another lecturer, Dr Barnabas Akuba, passed away shortly after completing his PhD program. Ojodomo’s death has sparked concern and fear among staff and students, with many questioning the circumstances surrounding these…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria put on a brilliant show at the Antalya Stadium in Turkiye, defeating the Islamic Republic of Iran, Soccernet.ng reports. Moses Simon broke the deadlock inside seven minutes, burying the ball at the near post before Akor Adams doubled the lead a few minutes after the restart. Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for Iran, profiting from a poorly-defended corner-kick to secure a consolation for Amir Ghalenoei’s side. Following the victory, Soccernet.ng highlights three Super Eagles players who stood out in the win over Iran. AFCON match between Algeria and the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Copyright: Segun…

Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Iran national football team in Turkey ahead of the Persians’ World Cup participation… Former Strasbourg forward Simon Zenke has praised the performances of Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu after their debuts in the Super Eagles’ win over Iran in Antalya, Soccernet.ng reports. The veteran pundit believes the emergence of new centre-back options gives head coach Eric Chelle a welcome selection headache going forward. Goals from Moses Simon in the sixth minute and Akor Adams in the 51st minute sealed the win for Nigeria in the opening fixture of a four-nation invitational tournament, with Mehdi Taremi…

Peremoboere Uzoigwe, a Nigerian-born neuroscientist based in the United States, highlights her pioneering research on the links between sleep, the menstrual cycle, and mood regulation, as well as her contributions to the broader effort to close persistent gender data gaps in science and advance women’s health and cognitive performance in this interview with ANGELA ONWUZOO How do sleep and the menstrual cycle affect women’s mood? From my research, one of the most important insights is that sleep, mood, and the menstrual cycle are interconnected, yet they have often been studied separately. In fact, the brain is responding simultaneously to sleep…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle could be without two of his key defenders when Nigeria takes on Jordan on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria is fresh off a 2-1 victory over Iran at the Corendon Airlines Stadium on Friday. Goals from Akor Adams and Moses Simon sealed the win for the 2025 AFCON bronze medalists. ​With that game done and dusted, preparations have begun in earnest for Chelle’s men as they face the Al-Nashama of Jordan in their second friendly of the international break. ​However, coach Chelle might have to navigate the fixture without two of his trusted defenders. Recall that…

Latest Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has revealed why he wears the number 37 jersey, in memory of his late brother, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old has been making waves this season, scoring six goals in 27 games for Rangers, despite only joining from Peterborough for €2.9m last summer. He was given a maiden call-up to the Nigerian National team for the March International break, and came on to make his debut yesterday evening, replacing Semi Ajayi at half-time as the Super Eagles secured a 2-1 win over Iran. Emmanuel Fernandez of Rangers. Copyright: ImagoxColinxPoultney Get Our Sports News First – Join…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria on Saturday raised serious concerns over a controversial bill before the National Assembly, warning that its passage could destabilise Nigeria’s healthcare system, compromise patient safety, and trigger fresh inter-professional conflict in the sector. The bill, titled Executive Bill HB:2701, alongside a related Senate version, seeks to amend key provisions of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria Act, particularly Sections 3 and 29, which define the governance structure and scope of medical laboratory science practice in Nigeria. Addressing journalists in Abuja, AMLSN National President, Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi, described the proposed…