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Nigerian Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demand

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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite strike action due to the government’s failure to meet their demands. NARD’s President, Dr. Emeka Orji, announced that the strike will begin on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. The decision was made during a meeting held by the NARD National Executive Council members on Tuesday in Lagos. The major demands of the association include: – Immediate payment of the 2023 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF). – Swift release of the circular on one-for-one replacement. – Payment of skipping arrears…

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Eastern Canada Floods Claim Lives of Two Children, Raising Death Toll to Three, as Water Begins to Recede

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Massive flooding in eastern Canada resulted in the tragic deaths of two children, bringing the death toll to three, as reported by authorities on Tuesday. The devastating floods occurred in Nova Scotia, where heavy rainfall equivalent to three months’ worth poured down within hours over the weekend. The downpour led to severe flooding, causing vehicles, bridges, and roads to be washed out. In an attempt to escape the rising waters, the two children were in a vehicle with other occupants when they were tragically swept away. The Royal Canadian Mounted…

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Average Cooking Gas Prices Experience Decline in June 2023, NBS Report Reveals

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The average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) experienced a decline of 6.71% on a month-on-month basis, dropping to N4,068.26 in June 2023 from N4,360.69 in May 2023. On a year-on-year basis, it decreased by 3.56% from N4,218.38 in June 2022. Kwara recorded the highest average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder at N4,750, followed by Niger at N4,691.16, and Zamfara at N4,683.33. On the other hand, Ondo had the lowest price at N3,287.86, followed by Ekiti and Nasarawa at N3,288.46 and N3,364.62,…

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NDPHC Executes Over 374 Power Projects to Enhance Distribution and Transmission Across Nigeria

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Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has successfully carried out 374 projects in the distribution subsector of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), aimed at enhancing power supply nationwide. The Managing Director/CEO of NDPHC, Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, revealed this during the 8th Nigeria Energy Forum in Lagos. The projects, which cost over $1.2 billion, are expected to be reimbursed by the benefiting electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The executed projects encompassed 337 33/11kV lines, 25,281 25kVA and 50kVA CSP transformers, and 199 distribution transformers (ranging from 100 to 500 KVA)…

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Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele Re-Arrested by DSS at Federal High Court in Lagos

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The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, faced further troubles as he was re-arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS) right on the premises of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Earlier in the day, the DSS had brought Emefiele to court and charged him with illegal possession of firearms. However, the trial judge, Justice Nicolas Oweibo, granted him bail, requiring a sum of N20 million and a surety of the same amount. The judge also signed a remand warrant, directing that Emefiele be…

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Protests Disrupt Academic Activities at Osun State Polytechnic Over Suspension of Rector

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Osun State Polytechnic experienced disruptions in academic activities as various unions within the school staged protests following the suspension of the school’s recently appointed Rector, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo. The state government, through a letter dated July 11, 2023, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, M. K. Jimoh, suspended the Rector due to allegations of corruption. The suspension was implemented pending the investigation and resolution of the allegations, and he was replaced by Mr. Kehinde Alabi. Protesters, comprising students and members of the school’s Academic Staff Union…

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Tragic Fuel Tanker Explosion in Ore, Ondo State Claims Lives of Pregnant Woman, Three Children, and Others

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Yesterday, a tragic incident occurred in Ore, Ondo State, where a tanker carrying fuel crashed and spilled its contents. The driver lost control of the speeding tanker, causing it to fall into a ditch on Showboy Road. As the fuel began to spill, some locals rushed to scoop the fuel using buckets and kegs. Unfortunately, disaster struck when the spilled fuel caught fire, leading to a massive explosion. A pregnant woman and her three children, along with 18 others who were scooping fuel, were among the victims who lost their…

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Twitter Rebrands as X, Sets Sights on Payments, Banking, and Commerce

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Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, and its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, announced that the social media network would undergo significant changes. They plan to ditch the bird logo and rebrand the platform with the name “X.” The new direction for Twitter includes a focus on payments, banking, and commerce. Musk revealed the new minimalist art deco logo for X, which is a white X on a black background. He mentioned that if a good enough X logo was posted, the changes would go live worldwide the next day. Additionally, Musk changed…

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Over 500 Foreign-Trained Medical Graduates Fail Nigerian Council’s Assessment Exam

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According to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), a total of 529 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates did not pass the assessment examination conducted recently. The two-day examination, which took place in July, saw 704 medical and 30 dental graduates participating. However, the results showed that only 189 medical graduates and 16 dental graduates passed the assessment exam, while 515 medical graduates and 14 dental graduates failed. This pass rate of 27.4% was deemed poor by the MDCN Registrar, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi. Despite this, he emphasized the importance…

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Parents Urge President Tinubu to Halt Soaring Tuition Fees in Schools

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The Deputy National President of National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) is advising President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action and halt the continuous increases in tuition fees and other essential services in government-owned schools. The parents are expressing their concern that these frequent hikes in fees, along with other increased costs in fuel and electricity, are putting a heavy burden on citizens, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities. The Deputy National President supports the removal of the oil subsidy but believes that raising multiple fees…

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