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Lara Adejoro Medical and dental schools in the South-West region have commenced payment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure to members of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, PUNCH Online has learnt. This follows the suspension of the indefinite strike embarked upon in February by MDCAN members in the region over the non-payment of CONMESS. Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday, the Chairman of MDCAN in the South-West, Dr AbdulKareem Salawu, confirmed the development. “Some of the schools have started paying, while a few are yet to begin. For instance, the University of Lagos, the University of Ibadan,…

When Nigerian tech entrepreneur Shola Akinlade co-founded Paystack in 2016, many saw it as a bold solution to a long-standing problem in digital payments across Africa. By 2020, that boldness paid off, quite literally, as Stripe acquired Paystack for a reported $200 million which became a landmark deal in African tech history. But Akinlade is not one to rest on his laurels. Just two years after launching Sporting Lagos FC in Nigeria, he ventured into Europe with the acquisition of a 55 percent majority stake in Danish club Aarhus Fremad in 2023. Arhus Fremad player in action [Photo credit/IMAGO]Some may…

A member of the House of Representatives, Air Vice Marshal Rufus Ojuawo (Rtd), has urged President Bola Tinubu to make an Executive Order for unification of military command for operational effectiveness and efficiency in the war against terrorism. Ojuawo’s bill for an act to amend the Armed Forces Cap 20, the Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to ensure effective and efficient application of military force of Nigeria to provide adequate protection of the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is currently receiving legislative attention at the green chamber. Speaking to newsmen at the weekend while giving account…

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon is set to leave Nantes this summer, and it just might be for another French Ligue 1 club, Soccernet.ng reports. Simon is coming off his best-ever club campaign, having contributed eight goals and ten assists in 32 appearances. The Super Eagles star was unarguably the best player at Nantes, contributing to more than 46 percent of their goals in the just-concluded Ligue 1 campaign. Moses Simon 27 – Nantes and Wilfried Singo 17 – Monaco during the Ligue 1match between FC Nantes and AS Monaco at Stade de la Beaujoire on January 10, 2025 in…

Umar Sani The Bauchi State Government has flagged off the June 2025 National Immunisation Plus Days with the aim of vaccinating over 2.2 million eligible children under the age of five across the state. Speaking at the launch of the exercise in Miri Community, Bauchi Local Government Area, on Saturday, the State Commissioner for Health, Sani Dambam, said, “The state government has put in place a comprehensive plan to ensure the successful implementation of the immunisation exercise, which will provide children with life-saving vaccines against killer diseases such as polio, measles, and others.” Dambam stressed the importance of immunisation in…

Bayern Munich star, Jamal Musiala, once eligible to represent Nigeria, starred with a stunning second-half hat-trick in the Bavarians’ record-breaking 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City in the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old, who came off the bench, made a positive impression with three goals—including a long-range strike, a composed penalty, and a clinical finish after capitalising on a goalkeeping error—as Bayern registered the biggest win in the history of the tournament. As reported by Trivela, Musiala’s dominant display helped Bayern start their Group C campaign in style, with fixtures against Boca Juniors and Benfica still…

The Nigeria Police Force has recovered a Toyota Prado belonging to the Federal Government, along with other vehicles that were stolen in Nigeria and trafficked to Ghana and Niger Republic. Police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said on Sunday that the recoveries were made through joint efforts between the Nigeria Police and INTERPOL offices in Ghana and Niger. Adejobi claims that one of the recovered cars, a 2020 Toyota Prado, is owned by a federal government organisation, was stolen during a recent robbery in Abuja, and was discovered in Accra, Ghana. According to Adejobi, three suspects were detained in Ghana and…

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon may decide to stay at FC Nantes for further seasons, amid rumours of a summer exit, Soccernet.ng reports.  Per reports from We Sport from North Star Network, the Nigerian international is weighing stability over a big move away from France. Moses has been particularly linked with a move to Everton, and Ligue 1 rivals Marseille and Rennes. Despite this, the Super Eagles forward could now make a surprising U-turn and remain at Ligue 1 side FC Nantes. Alex Iwobi, Simon Moses of Nigeria and Alfredo Kilembe Ribeiro and Manuel Luis Da Silva Cafumana of Angola…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State following fresh attacks in the town of Yelwata that killed at least 45 people. Tinubu’s directive comes after an early morning attack on Saturday, which government officials said was carried out by armed bandits. “Not fewer than 45 people have been confirmed killed by armed bandits in an early Saturday morning attack on Yelwata,” a town in Benue State, said spokesman Tersoo Kula. Some local residents told AFP the death toll could be closer to 100, with…

The member representing Takum, Ussa, and Donga Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mark Bako Useni, has announced the sponsorship of no fewer than 10 bills and the execution of over 88 constituency projects since his election to the National Assembly two years ago. Useni made the disclosure during a media parley held in Taraba State, where he provided updates on his legislative contributions and development initiatives across the three local government areas he represents. Among the key bills he personally sponsored, as reeled out by him, are Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023; Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari (Establishment)…