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Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic

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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....

Father of Late Bilyaminu Bello Begs for Mercy: “Free Maryam Sanda for the Sake of the Children”

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In an emotional appeal that has reignited national debate on justice and forgiveness, Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has pleaded with Nigerian authorities to grant clemency to Maryam Sanda, his daughter-in-law sentenced to death for his son’s murder in 2017. His plea, he says, is born not of denial but compassion for the two children left behind....

Health SOS: 1 Doctor for Every 9,083 Nigerians

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IDNN Health Desk A Nation Underserved Nigeria’s health system is staring at collapse as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) revealed a ratio of......

Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Plea: DSS Accused of Falsifying Records

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IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has petitioned the Nigerian Medical Association, accusing DSS doctors of falsifying his health records and warning of life-threatening neglect....

ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery, Conflicting Accounts Emerge

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Confusion surrounds the death of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu during a robbery in Abuja. While FCTA insists she was lifeless on arrival at hospital, colleagues and the NUJ demand a forensic probe, citing delays and contradictions....

Adamawa flesh-eating disease kills 7 as FG launches urgent probe

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By IDNN Health Desk The Federal Government has launched an urgent probe after seven people died from a mysterious flesh-eating disease in Malabu, Adamawa. Health......

FCT Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

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Resident doctors in Abuja have declared an indefinite strike, citing poor welfare, manpower shortages, and unpaid entitlements despite repeated government promises....

Resident Doctors Strike: NARD Suspends Action Nationwide, Abuja Doctors Begin Indefinite Walkout

IDNN15.09.202515.09.2025

15.09.202515.09.20250

Nigeria’s fragile health system faces fresh turmoil as the resident doctors strike splits into two tracks. On Sunday, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)......

Doctors’ Strike Cripples FCT Hospitals as Patients Stranded

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Hospitals in Nigeria’s capital were paralysed on Monday as the Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) began a seven-day warning......

Eight dead as floods hit Ebonyi community

IDNN12.08.2025

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Flooding in Enohia Itim, Afikpo LGA of Ebonyi State, has killed eight people and destroyed over 800 farmlands. Local officials confirm three bodies recovered, with five missing. Authorities warn residents in flood-prone areas to relocate as the rains continue....

Health

Senate Confirms Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic

Father of Late Bilyaminu Bello Begs for Mercy: “Free Maryam Sanda for the Sake of the Children”

Health SOS: 1 Doctor for Every 9,083 Nigerians

Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Plea: DSS Accused of Falsifying Records

ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery, Conflicting Accounts Emerge

Adamawa flesh-eating disease kills 7 as FG launches urgent probe

FCT Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

Resident Doctors Strike: NARD Suspends Action Nationwide, Abuja Doctors Begin Indefinite Walkout

Doctors’ Strike Cripples FCT Hospitals as Patients Stranded

Eight dead as floods hit Ebonyi community

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