Health

The National Chairman of the National Association of Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, has insisted that the union will not suspend its ongoing strike until key aspects of their demands are addressed. Despite holding a meeting with the Minister of Labour on Tuesday at the expiration of its 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July, 2025, the union carried on with the industrial action on Wednesday. […]

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has temporarily suspended its proposed strike. This came after series of meetings convened at the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum earlier handed down to the government. On July 2, the NMA had warned that it may shut down medical services across the country if the Federal Government fails to address its demands before the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum on Wednesday, July 23. Top government […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has met with the protesting retired police officers at the peacekeeping hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja. On Monday, some retired police officers protested at the National Assembly to demand their removal from the contributory pension scheme (CPS). The demonstrators, mostly elderly, stood in the rain, holding placards and chanting anti-government songs. Some of the retired police officers also besieged the force headquarters in Abuja […]

The Federal Government has suspended the recent circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, reviewing the allowances of medical and dental officers in the federal public service. The controversial circular, dated June 27, 2025, with reference number SWC/S/04/S.218/III/646, drew widespread criticism from medical associations, including the Nigerian Medical Association, the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, among others. The […]

The Oyo State Government has donated 31 modern surgical equipment to the Ring Road State Hospital in Ibadan to boost surgical excellence and enhance access to quality healthcare. Governor Seyi Makinde, who was represented at the official handover by his Executive Assistant on Administration, Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe, said the equipment would significantly strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver comprehensive medical services. In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director of the […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an alert on the outbreak of meningitis in most parts of the country. In its current bulletin, the agency cautioned the public about the high risk of meningitis outbreak due to atmospheric conditions, especially in the North. It noted that the most vulnerable groups include the infants, young children, the elderly, those with weak immune system and people with head injuries. The safety […]