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FG to release N11.99 Billion in 72 hours to settle doctors’ arrears
The Federal Government has announced plans to release N11.99 billion within 72 hours to settle outstanding salary and allowance arrears owed to medical professionals, in a swift response to the indefinite nationwide strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The post FG to release N11.99 Billion in 72 hours to settle doctors’ arrears appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Kidnapping: You’ve 72 hours to secure release of our member – NMA to Anambra Govt
Anambra State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to secure the release of their colleague, Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo who was abducted on October 30. The NMA made the call on Saturday in a communiqué at the end of an Emergency General Meeting, EGM, held on Saturday.
Kidnapping: You’ve 72 hours to secure release of our member – NMA to Anambra Govt
Anambra State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo and security agencies to secure the release of their colleague, Dr Tochukwu Mbanugo who was abducted on October 30.
The NMA made the call on Saturday in a communiqué at the end of an Emergency General Meeting, EGM, held on Saturday.
According to the NMA, the assailants kidnapped Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon with the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, in front of his hospital at Uruagu, Nnewi in the evening of October 30.
The NMA also revealed that the criminals had not yet established communication with Mbanugo’s family, relatives, friends or colleagues.
“A 72- hour ultimatum is hereby given to the Anambra government to secure the immediate release of our colleague Dr. Tochukwu Mbanugo.
“If at the expiration of the above time line and our member’s release is not secured, all the doctors in Anambra State under the aegis of NMA, Anambra will down tools until our member is released,” it said.
The doctors furthers stated that relevant government agencies had been duly informed and assured that doctors would continue to deliver quality healthcare services to Anambra people in spite of the prevailing challenges.
As of the time of filing this report, efforts to get reaction from the Police was unfruitful as SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra Command did not respond to calls and messages sent to him.
Kidnapping: You’ve 72 hours to secure release of our member – NMA to Anambra Govt
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Genocide: Don’t test Trump, US won’t look away – Rep Miley Moore warns Tinubu
The U.S. representative for West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district, Riley Moore, has warned President Bola Tinubu not to test President Donald Trump. Moore was reacting to Trump’s latest comments on the alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria. The American president has warned that he could order US military action if the purported genocide continues. And
Genocide: Don’t test Trump, US won’t look away – Rep Miley Moore warns Tinubu
The U.S. representative for West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district, Riley Moore, has warned President Bola Tinubu not to test President Donald Trump.
Moore was reacting to Trump’s latest comments on the alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria.
The American president has warned that he could order US military action if the purported genocide continues.
And in a tweet, Moore called on Tinubu the government of Nigeria not to “test” Trump.
According to Moore, the US will not sit by and watch their “brothers and sisters in Christ” being murdered.
He wrote: “To the Government of Nigeria & @officialABAT: President Trump has provided forewarning if you do not correct the current state of inaction to stop the killing of our brothers and sisters in Christ in your country.
“The days of the US looking the other way are over – it will never happen on @POTUS’ watch.
“I urge you to cooperate with us in preventing this atrocity that worsens everyday. We want your people to live in peace – all of them, especially Christians.
“The President has been clear. I would not test his resolve. Many have tried and all have failed.
“We will not allow the gates of hell to prevail against the faithful.”
Genocide: Don’t test Trump, US won’t look away – Rep Miley Moore warns Tinubu
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BUA Foods reports pre-tax profit of N156 billion in Q3 2025, up 99% YoY
BUA Foods Plc has released its unaudited financial results for Q3 2025, reporting a pre-tax profit of N156 billion, reflecting a remarkable 99.41% YoY increase from the N78.46 billion posted in Q3 2024. The post BUA Foods reports pre-tax profit of N156 billion in Q3 2025, up 99% YoY appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Chukwueze Gets Very Good Rating In Fulham’s Win Vs Wolves
Samuel Chukwueze got very good rating after helping Fulham overcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 in Saturday’s Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage. Despite coming on in the 77th minute for his third league appearance, Chukwueze made an instant impact. The winger was close to getting on the score sheet just few seconds after coming on […] The post Chukwueze Gets Very Good Rating In Fulham’s Win Vs Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has instructed the Department of Defense to prepare for possible military intervention in Nigeria. The post Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Nigeria run by lawless govt, relying on thugs – Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan
Tigran Gambaryan, former Binance Holdings Limited’s head of financial Compliance, has said Nigeria is run by a lawless government. Gambaryan disclosed that the Nigerian government depends on criminals and thugs more interested in enriching themselves. He was reacting to President Donald Trump of the United States, US, threat to cut US aides to Nigeria if
Nigeria run by lawless govt, relying on thugs – Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan
Tigran Gambaryan, former Binance Holdings Limited’s head of financial Compliance, has said Nigeria is run by a lawless government.
Gambaryan disclosed that the Nigerian government depends on criminals and thugs more interested in enriching themselves.
He was reacting to President Donald Trump of the United States, US, threat to cut US aides to Nigeria if the government fails to stop the killing of Christians.
Trump also ordered his country’s Department of War to prepare for a possible action of wiping out Islamic terrorists if the Nigerian government fails to protect Christians.
Posting on his coal media, the US President charged the Nigerian government to act now and protect. Christians.
This comes as Trump has designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern.
The designation followed the alleged killing of Christians by Islamic terrorists.
Reacting, Gambaryan wrote on X: “Nigeria is currently run by a lawless regime that relies on criminals and thugs more interested in enriching themselves than in taking care of their citizens. Cowboy up.”
Nigeria run by lawless govt, relying on thugs – Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan
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Welbeck Deserves England Recall –Brighton Manager
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler believes Danny Welbeck deserves a place in Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions England squad. The former Manchester United and Arsenal ace has not earned an international cap since the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where he came off the bench in England’s final group match against Belgium. Despite that seven-year gap, steam […] The post Welbeck Deserves England Recall –Brighton Manager appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Meet the 5 CEOs driving Nigeria’s payment service banks
Nigeria’s financial landscape has been undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, and at the heart of it are Payment Service Banks (PSBs). The post Meet the 5 CEOs driving Nigeria’s payment service banks appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FG to Release N11.995bn Within 72 Hours for Payment of Arrears of Accoutrement Allowance, Others to Doctors, Others
FG to Release N11.995bn Within 72 Hours for Payment of Arrears of Accoutrement Allowance, Others to Doctors, Others
The statement said the assurance was reiterated during a high-level meeting led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ndume, between the top management of the ministry and the leadership of NARD, following the association’s recent agitations over welfare and professional concerns.
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The federal government yesterday said it would release N11.995billion within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears, including accoutrement allowance, to doctors and other health workers across the country.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja and signed by the Deputy Director and Head, Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun.
According to the ministry, the move is part of ongoing efforts to resolve welfare concerns raised by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and other unions.
The statement said the assurance was reiterated during a high-level meeting led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, between the top management of the ministry and the leadership of NARD, following the association’s recent agitations over welfare and professional concerns.
The assurance comes amid a nationwide strike that began yesterday, involving about 11,000 resident doctors across 91 healthcare facilities.
The striking doctors are protesting unpaid arrears, delays in allowances, and other welfare-related issues despite earlier assurances from the government.
The President of the NARD, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, had on Monday said the federal government owes doctors and other health workers across the country an estimated N38billion in accumulated allowances.
Meanwhile, the statement noted that the government remains committed to ensuring that the welfare, motivation, and stability of the nation’s health workforce serve as the foundation of all health policies and programmes.
“In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare commenced the payment of seven months’ arrears of the 25–35 per cent upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure to all categories of health workers, with N10bn paid in August 2025.
“Following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for these arrears owed to health workers, including members of NARD, to be paid expeditiously, as of Thursday, October 30, another sum of N21.3bn has been moved to the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System account, and payment has commenced.
“In addition, the sum of N11.995bn is being processed for release within 72 hours to pay other arrears, including accoutrement allowance. All these payments are being enjoyed by members of NARD in accordance with the salary structure in the health sector. Additionally, the Federal Government has released N10.6bn as of September 2025 as full payment for the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, paid exclusively to resident doctors nationwide,” it stated.
To address the strain caused by brain drain and prolonged working hours, the ministry disclosed that the federal government had granted special waivers for the massive recruitment of healthcare professionals across federal tertiary institutions.
It stated that over 20,000 health workers, including doctors, nurses, and allied professionals, were recruited across 58 federal health institutions in 2024, while recruitment for 2025 is ongoing, with 15,000 health workers already approved for employment.
According to the statement, the recruitment drive is part of a broader strategy to ensure that Nigeria’s health facilities are adequately staffed, safe, and equipped to deliver quality care to citizens.
It confirmed that, “The collective bargaining discussions are ongoing with the Nigerian Medical Association, where NARD is an affiliate, the Joint Health Sector Unions, and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives.
“To deepen dialogue and proffer solutions to controversial issues that arose in the course of the CBA, the ministry has engaged a professional negotiator who is a Professor of Industrial Relations, Prof. Dafe Otobo, to facilitate further constructive engagements between government and union leaders, with the active involvement of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.
“The negotiator has since met with all the unions individually. A joint meeting of the unions with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, with the negotiator, has also taken place as of Thursday, October 24, 2025. All these are being done to facilitate decisions at the CBA and ensure comprehensive, universally discussed, and agreed solutions to the agitations of health workers, which have been missing in recent past negotiations.”
The statement said the assurance was reiterated during a high-level meeting led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ndume, between the top management of the
