2 h. ago Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation

By Olakunle Olafioye The death of a pregnant woman in Lagos State after she was allegedly rejected by a private hospital owing to the inability of her husband to pay the deposit demanded by the hospital where she was rushed to recently has once again underscored the need for an effective and affordable health insurance […] The post Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a strict crackdown on unregistered hospitals and unqualified medical practitioners following the tragic death of Chekwube Chinagorom, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, at an unregistered facility in Abuja. Chinagorom died after a Caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital in Durumi, which […] The post Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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24 h. ago 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been shot dead, two injured and many people missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following a leadership tussle. The deceased, Nwoyika Ugbaloke and Thomas Ngaragu were reportedly attacked by some gunmen, but Ugbaloke couldn’t survive the attack. Many people are said […] The post 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’

By Okorie Uguru The General Manager of Lagos Continental Hotel, Mr  Christoph Schleissing has said the relative stable business climate in Nigeria is creating a conducive environment for top hospitality outfits like  the Lagos Continental Hotel to thrive.  He explained that in the last few months between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the […] The post ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of efforts in fostering civil – military relations, the Chief Of Army Staff Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede on Friday commissioned the rehabilitated Langtang General Hospital in Langtang North local government area of Plateau state. Speaking on the occasion, Oluyede said that the project was part of the the COAS […] The post Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigerians seeking to diversify their assets and safeguard family wealth will now have a clearer path into global real estate markets as property experts convene in Lagos to offer direct access to investment opportunities in London and Dubai. The initiative is expected to deepen the country’s participation in international asset ownership, providing […] The post Stakeholders to strengthen Nigerians’ access to global property markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago 1 killed, two injured, scores missing in Ebonyi leadership crisis

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been shot dead, two injured and many people missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following a leadership tussle in the community. The deceased, Nwoyika Ugbaloke and Thomas Ngaragu were attacked by a gun wielding group but Ugbaloke couldn’t survive the attack. […] The post 1 killed, two injured, scores missing in Ebonyi leadership crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Kingibe decries neglect of FCT pry. school, demands immediate action

Ireti Kingibe, has expressed concern over the ongoing protest by primary school teachers under the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic read more Kingibe decries neglect of FCT pry. school, demands immediate action

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37 h. ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago ‘We are in HMCA 2025 to support African hospitality industry with innovative, scalable solutions’

Recently, Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA) announced IDS Next, a leading provider of hospitality software and integrated management systems, as read more ‘We are in HMCA 2025 to support African hospitality industry with innovative, scalable solutions’

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44 h. ago Teachers, Area Council Workers Stage Protest in Abuja Over Unpaid Wages

Primary school teachers and workers from the Area Councils, united under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), took to the streets of Abuja to protest outside the gate of the FCT Minister. The demonstration was sparked by the failure of the six area council chairmen to […]

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46 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike

• As nurses, teachers protest PHC closure, demand N70,000 minimum wage From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday held an emergency meeting with the chairmen of the Area Councils to address the ongoing strike by the primary school teachers over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the new […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over primary school teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS

From Isaac Job, Uyo Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, including the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), the Association of Specialists Medical and Dental Academics (ASMEDA), and the Nigerian Association of Dental and Hospital University Staff (NADHUS), began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, April 23. The […] The post NMA affiliates launch indefinite strike in Akwa Ibom over UNIUYO’s failure to adopt CONMESS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

FCT nurses, primary school teachers, and Area Council workers in the Federal Capital Territory have staged a protest at the read more FCT nurses, primary school teachers protest PHC shutdown, demand N70,000 minimum wage

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54 h. ago FCT teachers’ strike: Wike summons council chairmen, union leaders

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has summoned the chairmen of the FCT area councils and the read more FCT teachers’ strike: Wike summons council chairmen, union leaders

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54 h. ago Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures

Nurses, teachers protest, demand N70,000 minimum wage Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike held an emergency meeting with Area Council chairmen on Thursday to address the ongoing primary school teachers’ strike over unpaid entitlements and the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 federal minimum wage. The strike, led by the Nigeria Union […] The post Wike summons area council chairmen over teachers’ strike, PHC closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago NLC Shuts Down Wike’s Office, Demands N70,000 Minimum Wage For Area Council Workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, staged a dramatic protest at the office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, demanding the immediate implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage for workers of the six Area Councils in the Territory. Hundreds of placard-carrying workers, including teachers and health professionals, marched from […]

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63 h. ago Two Officers Injured As Police Neutralise Most Wanted Armed Robber In Kano

At least two officers have been hospitalized, while one suspect killed in a clash between operatives of Kano State Police Command and some hoodlums, said to be armed robbers in the state. In a statement on Wednesday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that security agents responded to a distress call […] The post Two Officers Injured As Police Neutralise Most Wanted Armed Robber In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago AI is replacing jobs: Why Nigeria must rethink GST teaching to save graduates

A recent move by some of Nigeria’s Federal Government institutions to make General Studies (GST) courses compulsory and count them read more AI is replacing jobs: Why Nigeria must rethink GST teaching to save graduates

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