The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has granted a six-week extension to the ultimatum issued to the Federal Government regarding unresolved issues. This decision emerged from the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The communique, disclosed during a press conference and signed by President Mohammad Mohammad and Secretary-General Dr. Daiyabu Ibrahim, outlined the extension to facilitate further consultations with the government. The original ultimatum, set to expire on January 31, 2024, prompted the possibility of a strike, but the association opted for additional time for discussions. MDCAN emphasized that industrial harmony couldn’t…
Author: Prince Ade ADe
The Federal Government is set to inaugurate a 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage with a mandate to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the Country. The planned inauguration of the Committee is sequel to the approval of President Bola Tinubu. This was according to a statement on Sunday by Segun Imohiosen for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The inauguration is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by 12 noon at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, State House in Abuja. The Committee under the Chairmanship of former Head of the Civil Service…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed uncertainty about his future in the post-Jurgen Klopp era after the manager’s unexpected announcement of departure. Van Dijk, signed by Klopp in 2018 for £75m, admitted the looming question about his continuity beyond Klopp’s tenure is significant. The 32-year-old defender’s contract extends until summer 2025. Klopp’s departure will also see Liverpool assistant managers Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz, as well as elite development coach Vitor Matos, leaving the club. Contracts for key players Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are set to expire in summer 2025. Van Dijk, addressing the challenges ahead, emphasized the substantial…
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was absent from training as the Super Eagles geared up for their quarter-final showdown against Angola’s Black Antelopes. Nwabali sustained an injury during Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph over Cameroon last Saturday, leading to his substitution by Francis Uzoho. Despite his absence, the remaining 24 players actively participated in the training session at Ecole Nationale de la Police. The team, led by Jose Peseiro, will continue their preparations for the upcoming clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Friday.
The military regimes of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on Sunday declared an immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), asserting that the regional bloc has become a threat to its member states. In a joint statement, leaders of these Sahel nations termed the decision to exit ECOWAS a “sovereign decision.” Tensions between the military regimes and ECOWAS had escalated since coups occurred in Niger in July 2023, Burkina Faso in 2022, and Mali in 2020. All three, founding members of ECOWAS in 1975, had faced suspension and heavy sanctions as ECOWAS aimed to restore civilian…
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a suspected kingpin involved in child trafficking and a labor syndicate following three months of intelligence gathering. Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, revealing that the syndicate operated by bringing under-aged children from the northern part of Nigeria to Lagos for child labor and other illicit activities. On January 25, 2024, at approximately 5:45 pm, detectives from Ijora Badia Police Division arrested the 45-year-old syndicate leader, Alimot Haruna, at Molete Village, Ilorin, after monitoring her activities. Haruna confessed to the crime during interrogation. Preliminary investigations disclosed…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm regarding the sluggish demand for locally produced medical syringes in Nigeria. This comes as over 1.5 billion unsold units were discovered in a single local factory. Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, expressed concern, highlighting that the situation is particularly disconcerting considering the quality of facilities in Nigeria’s local pharmaceutical companies, which are on par with those in the United States or Europe. In response, Adeyeye has assigned the task of addressing the trend of syringe importation to the Association of Nigerian Licensed…
Seven-time champions Egypt were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 after a penalty shoot-out loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The match ended 1-1 in extra time, with DR Congo’s Lionel Mpasi scoring the decisive penalty. Mohamed Salah’s hopes of lifting the trophy with Egypt were shattered. The tense encounter saw Meschack Elia scoring for DR Congo in the 37th minute, and Mostafa Mohamed equalizing from a penalty just before halftime. Both teams finished as group stage runners-up with identical records but differed in goals scored. Despite DR Congo’s second-half dominance, they couldn’t break…
The Federal Government announced on Sunday that the planned relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing operating costs. Addressing concerns, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, refuted claims that these moves within the two agencies carry political undertones to marginalize a specific region. Contrary to objections raised by Senator Ali Ndume from Borno South, as well as figures from the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF), and other northern groups, alleging potential marginalization…
Senator John Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, extends heartfelt congratulations to Tobi Amusan for her remarkable feat in setting a new African women’s indoor record in the 60-meter hurdles at the Astana Indoor Meet in Kazakhstan. Amusan’s outstanding performance not only showcased her exceptional athleticism but also underscored her unwavering dedication to the sport. Clocking an impressive 7.77 seconds, she secured both victory and a place in history by erasing Glory Alozie’s longstanding record of 7.82 seconds set in 1999. Senator John Owan Enoh expressed admiration for Tobi Amusan’s achievement, stating, “Tobi Amusan has exemplified true athleticism,…