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Health Minister: Prayers Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Healthcare System

Nigeria’s Health Minister has warned that faith alone cannot resolve the country’s deep healthcare challenges, arguing that structural reforms, sustained funding, and accountability are required to reverse decades of underinvestment. The remarks reopen debate on how Nigeria balances belief, policy, and evidence-based planning as pressure mounts on hospitals, health workers, and patients nationwide.

JOHESU Strike: Why Health Workers Are Split Over Salary Structures

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The ongoing JOHESU strike has exposed deep divisions within Nigeria’s health sector over salary structures, with the Nigerian Medical Association rejecting claims backed by NLC and TUC. At the centre of the dispute are longstanding differences between CONHESS and CONMESS pay frameworks, raising broader questions about equity, roles, and remuneration across public hospitals.

NAFDAC Explains Sachet Alcohol Ban, Clarifies Scope and Timeline

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has clarified the rationale, scope and timeline of the sachet alcohol ban, amid widespread public confusion. The regulator stressed that the policy is driven by public health concerns and is being implemented in phases, with engagement ongoing to balance health priorities and economic realities.

Wilfred Ndidi’s Father Dies in Tragic Accident

Noble Onyeagoro5 months ago5 months ago0

Wilfred Ndidi, the captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, has tragically lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, following a fatal road accident. The accident occurred in Delta State, and the footballer's club, Besiktas, has extended their condolences.

Mr P Says He Fears Poverty, Not Death, Recalling Childhood Hardship and Family Struggles

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Singer Peter “Mr P” Okoye says poverty remains the only thing he fears, revealing that his childhood experiences of homelessness and hardship still shape his mindset today. In a candid interview, the music star recounted how his family of ten lived in a one-room apartment that was demolished while they were still inside, a memory he says he can never forget.

Oyo Teacher Beaten to Death by Students Over Gambling Sparks National Outrage

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The death of Oyo teacher Mr. Fatai Adegoke, allegedly beaten by students he caught gambling, has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria’s education community. Conflicting reports between the NUT and school officials have deepened confusion over the true cause of his death, reviving urgent calls for stronger classroom discipline and teacher protection laws.

Tinubu Orders Immediate Resolution of Resident Doctors’ Strike — 19 Demands Under Review

IDNN7 months ago7 months ago0

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Health to ensure that striking resident doctors return to work immediately. The strike, which has paralysed tertiary hospitals nationwide, stems from unresolved wage, training, and welfare issues. Minister of State for Health Dr. Iziaq Salako says 19 demands are being addressed, including arrears, manpower shortages, and infrastructure gaps.

Resident Doctors Strike Deepens — Hospitals Paralyzed Nationwide

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

Hospitals across Nigeria remain crippled as the strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors enters its second week. The group insists the government has underpaid and ignored key welfare demands despite announcing a ₦11.9 billion release.

⚕️ Health Experts Warn: Nigeria’s Medical System Near Collapse as ‘Japa’ Exodus Deepens

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Health experts have warned that Nigeria’s medical system faces near collapse as thousands of doctors and nurses continue to emigrate abroad. Speaking at the Olikoye Ransome-Kuti Memorial Lecture, speakers blamed chronic underfunding, poor pay, and corruption, as resident doctors threaten a nationwide indefinite strike beginning November 1, citing ₦38 billion in unpaid allowances.

Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

The Senate has confirmed Plateau-born technocrat Dr Bernard Doro as minister, following a swift screening marked by bipartisan approval. Lawmakers praised his record in clinical and pharmaceutical management as Doro pledged to run a transparent, inclusive humanitarian ministry aimed at fairness and accountability in public service. He becomes the third minister from Plateau State.