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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike, which began today. The strike raised concerns over disruptions to healthcare services across federal and state-owned hospitals. The industrial action followed unresolved disputes between the association and the federal government over unpaid allowances and policy reversals. Since the administration of Bola Tinubu began in May 2023, resident doctors have spent a cumulative 51 days on strike, reflecting persistent tensions in the health sector. The immediate trigger for the latest strike is the government’s reported decision to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table—an agreement reached after…

Founder and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Seriake Dickson, says the party is ready to accommodate politicians and Nigerians searching for an alternative political platform. Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, said the NDC is positioning itself as a credible option for individuals dissatisfied with existing political arrangements. “Our party is available for all Nigerians who are now helpless and desirous of a change,” he said. The former Bayelsa governor added that the party is also open to politicians affected by recent political developments across the country. “The NDC is also available to all politicians who…

The Federal Government has proposed N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for “Electoral Adjudication and Post-Election Provision,” signalling a major financial commitment to managing disputes arising from elections. Details contained in the appropriation report presented to the House of Representatives show the allocation is housed under the Service-Wide Votes — a central funding pool used for obligations not tied to any specific ministry or agency. The provision represents about 3.65 per cent of the N3.70 trillion Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) charges, underscoring the scale of resources earmarked for post-election processes. The development comes alongside a significantly larger N1.01 trillion statutory…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has commenced a nationwide strike, raising concerns over disruptions to healthcare services across federal and state-owned hospitals. The industrial action, which began on April 7, 2026, follows unresolved disputes between the association and the federal government over unpaid allowances and policy reversals. Since the administration of Bola Tinubu began in May 2023, resident doctors have spent a cumulative 51 days on strike, reflecting persistent tensions in the health sector. The immediate trigger for the latest strike is the government’s reported decision to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table—an agreement reached after…

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has approved the posting of newly promoted senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force. The redeployment affects officers recently elevated to the rank of assistant inspector-general of police (AIG), with key appointments spanning zonal commands and departments at the force headquarters in Abuja. Among the postings, Moshood Jimoh, formerly the Lagos state commissioner of police, has been assigned to head Zone 2 command in Lagos. He is to be replaced by Olatunji Fatai as the new commissioner of police in the state. Read related news: Bauchi Police condemn attack on…

The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages recorded across the country in recent months, attributing the situation to seasonal and structural challenges. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Adelabu described the disruption in power supply as temporary and expressed regret over the hardship experienced by households and businesses. “I want to apologise, coming from me as minister of power, for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced,” he said. The minister linked the situation partly to the dry season and extreme heat, which he said have…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a draft of revised regulations for political parties aimed at addressing opaque primaries and unchecked campaign spending ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja on Tuesday, Joash Amupitan said the proposed guidelines are designed to tackle candidate imposition and rebuild public trust in the electoral process. “As I have often maintained, credible elections begin long before polling day; they begin in the transparency of the processes that produce the candidates,” he said. Amupitan noted that flawed party primaries have contributed to voter apathy…

A Kaduna-based cleric, Ahmad Umar has dismissed claims that he was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) following a recent visit by Peter Obi. In a post on Tuesday, Obi had alleged that the cleric was arrested shortly after hosting him in Kaduna on Sunday, describing the development as a sign of democratic backsliding and a threat to freedom of expression. “I have just been made aware… that revered religious leader, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, has been arrested by authorities shortly after hosting me,” Obi wrote, without specifying the agency involved. Read related news: Peter Obi expresses uncertainty…

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the bail application of Nasir el-Rufai to March 31. El-Rufai was arraigned on Tuesday over allegations of conversion of public property and money laundering, with the charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The former governor was brought to court by security operatives at about 9:00am in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for roughly 25 minutes before being escorted into the courtroom. Heavy security presence was observed around the court premises ahead of the proceedings. During the hearing, his counsel, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court…

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Seyi Makinde over the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike spoke on Monday during a national working committee (NWC) meeting of a PDP faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed. The exchange follows recent tensions between rival factions of the party after a court nullified the PDP national convention held in Ibadan in November 2025, which produced Kabiru Turaki. On Sunday, Makinde, aligned with the Turaki faction, had accused those working with Wike of indirectly backing Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. “We need…