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The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State chapter, has embarked on an indefinite strike following unresolved issues concerning the allowances of doctors in the state. The strike, which began on Saturday, August 3, 2024, is primarily aimed at addressing the pay disparity between federal and state medical workers. Chairman of the NMA in the state,… 
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Following a two-day civic space protection training organised by the Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group (NDEBUMOG) at Umneak Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, stakeholders in the civic space have come up with a set of resolutions to protect the rights of Nigerians. The event was held between Monday July 29 and Tuesday 30, 2024, with…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that police and security agencies have identified and blocked sources of external funding for violent protests in Nigeria. Egbetokun made this statement during a joint press briefing hosted by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters today. According to the IGP,…
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The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, acknowledged a disconnect between the people and the government, recognizing the excruciating hunger and displeasure of Nigerians against bad governance. The Governor, while noting that it is not the time for buck-passing, said that the failure of the federal government is the failure of subnationals and the local governments.…
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• Three top spending items overrun estimates, receive N140.6b in six months • 51% of N19.4b H1 budgetary allocations held back • Agricultural research, foreign missions get zero funding • Stakeholders fear regulatory crisis in oil sector, disregard for PIA • Concerns over idle oil blocks, fate of NNPCL • Nigeria loses $7.2 billion to…
