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We want to resolve the face-off–Uja—NARD embarked on strike 4 times in 12 months—NGIGEstrongTHE Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, the leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, and the new leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, Tuesday met in Abuja on how to resolve the face-off between the government and the resident doctors.This is as the NMA has attributed the ongoing strike by the resident doctors under the umbrella of NARD which has entered its 58th day to the alleged uncooperative attitude of the immediate past leadership of NARD.The President of the NMA, Professor Innocent Uja, led the newly elected leadership of the association to a familiarization meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment , Senator Ngige, in Abuja .Speaking at the visit, the NMA Presidentsaid, “I’m here with the newly elected officers of NARD. They came to me and we had a meeting, very cordial, meaningful interaction .And after t...

By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka Monday activities were gradually returning to normal in Awka, Anambra State, with inter and intra city transport operating, just as the banks, shops, and schools were open for business.The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, had declared every Monday as sit-at-home following the detention of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.Although the media and publicity secretary of IPOB, Comrade Emma Powerful had since announced the suspension of the sit-at-home unless the day Kanu would appear in court, some members of the group insisted that the weekly sit-at-home must continue.Following the apparent confusion, many people have been staying at home even without any threat.Yesterday, however, many people went about their normal businesses in the morning, while full business picked up later in the day.

As permutations, intrigues, and agitations over zoning of the 2023 presidential ticket heat up, a member of the National Executive Council NEC, of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has assured that the party will not disappoint Nigerians in its choice of the zone to fly its presidential ticket. Senator Ohuabunwa in an exclusive interview with VANGUARD in Abia explained that the reluctance of the party in zoning its presidential slot was deliberate and for strategic reasons. He said it was not politically wise at this point to zone such sensitive position due to the prevailing circumstances. The former Leader, House of Representatives supported the position of the zoning committee of the party’s forthcoming National Convention that zoning the highest office in the land was not part of its manddate. According to Senator Ohuabunwa, PDP has to be very careful not to play into the hands of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC over zonin...

The little Argentine arrived at Paris with huge fanfare, following his free transfer from Spanish outfit Barcelona this summer. But while there is no doubting his unique and incredible talent, the 34 year-old is yet to find the back of the net since his arrival. He has also had to endure a spell on the sidelines due to a lack of match fitness and after sustaining a knock in a domestic encounter recently. The Argentine is set to lace his boots for Les Parisiens as they take on English heavyweights Manchester City in a Matchday Two clash in the UEFA Champions League in Paris. Messi had featured with superstar teammates Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr for PSG on Matchday One away to Belgian side Club Brugge, but they could only come out with a disappointing 1-1 draw. The much talked about MNM attacking trio couldn't find any rhythm on that night and they need to get their acts right for the impending visit of Manchester City. Recently, preci...

Saga, Nini and Queen don chop eviction from Big Brother Naija house. Queen na di first housemate to dey evicted on Sunday before Nini follow and den Saga Earlier on, Ebuka bin call Pere in front of di housemates say e chop eviction, but e later say e comot di house but not di show. E later call Angel as di second housemate to chop fake eviction from di show. Dis na di twist wey biggie bin warn about earlier on in di day. Afta di live eviction show, dem show Angel and Pere for di white room where biggie say dem go play a game wey go determine which one of dem go walk back into di house and which one go stay back. Na six housemates bin dey up for possible eviction for di ninth week, White Money, Pere, Angel, Saga, Nini and Queen. Biggie put di two housemates inside di white room to play wetin Ebuka di host of di show call 'double jeopardy' game. Di game involve toy trucks and di housemates go need to assemble dem together. Di first housemate to do so succe...

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will today sign a bill for the establishment of the State Security Trust Fund into law, giving the State Security Network, Amotekun Corps, a legal and financial framework. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists yesterday in Akure by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Richard Olatunde. Olatunde added that signing the bill into law would further consolidate the efforts of the governor on securing the life and property of the people of the state. “As part of the commitment to sustaining his administration’s efforts and ensuring the effective functioning of the security structure in the state, the governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will be signing into law the bill for the establishment of the Ondo State Security Trust Fund on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The bill, when signed into law, will, among several other objectives, sustain the gains already recorded on security in the state,” the s...

FILE: Governors Simon Lalong (Plateau), Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa) Dr. Bello Mattawale (Zamfara) at the Northern Governors meeting. File  The Northern Governors’ Forum will on Monday (today) hold an emergency meeting to discuss issues relating to the Value Added Tax,  The PUNCH  has learnt. It was further gathered that the planned meeting, which would be hosted by the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru  El-Rufai,  would be presided over by the Chairman of the forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong. The Coordinator of the Northern Governors Forum Secretariat and  Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Professor Danladi Atu, confirmed the planned meeting in an interview with   The PUNCH  in Jos on Sunday. Atu said this as some senior lawyers took on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, over his recent statement that no state had the power to...

Erdogan, left, is due to meet Putin for talks in Sochi on Wednesday [File: Pavel Golovkin/Pool via Reuters Turkey’s defence purchases from Russia have alarmed Ankara’s NATO partners but the two countries remain rivals in wars from the Middle East to the Caucasus, highlighting the faultlines running through their awkward alliance. Turkey has bought Russian missile defence systems and could buy more equipment from Moscow. It imports Russian gas, hosts millions of Russian tourists and has said membership of the Western NATO alliance is no barrier to building ties with Moscow. But it has also deployed troops in north Syria to push back Russian-backed Syrian government forces, and the two countries backed rival sides in the wars in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. In advance of Wednesday’s summit between Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi, here is a summary of the ties that bind and the rifts that divide Moscow and Ankara. Regional rivals from Syria to Ukraine Syria In ...

Dozens of people were killed in three separate attacks in different states in northern Nigeria. In the northwestern state of Kaduna, at least 34 people were killed and seven wounded after gunmen attacked a village there. Unidentified gunmen attacked Madamai village in Kaura … 34 residents have been confirmed dead following the attack. Seven others sustained injuries,” state security commissioner Samuel Aruwan said on Monday, later adding that the attack took place late Sunday. Troops came under fire before forcing the assailants to withdraw after an intense exchange, he said. Aruwan added that two suspects were being questioned in connection with the attack. Also in Kaduna, gunmen attacked a church in the Kachia district on Sunday. “A life was lost and some worshippers were seriously injured,” Aruwan said in a separate statement. In the northwestern Sokota State, 22 Nigerian security personnel were killed in an attack on a remote army base. Aminu Gobir, a member of the ...

Justice Taiwo had at the last sitting on July 27 adjourned the matter to August 11 and 12 for the continuation of trial. mbattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, Embattled Baba Ijesha, will appear before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja today (Tuesday) over alleged sexual molestation. The court hearing which was earlier scheduled for Monday, September 27 was shifted to Tuesday, September 28. A text message sent to journalists reads: “Consequent upon the Legal year activities taking place on Monday 27th of September, 2021 fixed earlier for the continuation of hearing in the case of State Of Lagos Vs Olanrewaju James, the case would now hold on the following day which is Tuesday 28/9/21 for continuation of hearing. The last court sitting on August 11 could not hold due to the absence of the judge. SaharaReporters gathered that the presiding judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, had joined other judges to observe a long vacation. The judges are expected to be o...

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has asked the Senate, to confirm the appointment of five commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.   The request was contained in a letter dated September 28, 2021, which was read during the plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.  Buhari in the letter explained that the confirmation request was in accordance with the provision of Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 28 September 2021, thePresident , Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has asked the Senate, to confirm the appointment of five commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.   The request was contained in a letter dated September 28, 2021, which was read during the plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.  Bu...

  Akwa Ibom state is set to mark its 34th anniversary with the inauguration of many projects by Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo beginning tomorrow, Thursday September,23 2021. Though tomorrow has not been declared a public holiday, this year's celebration appears to be one with a difference as it will be low-key in nature and the star projects scheduled for inauguration. At a press briefing held on Wednesday 22nd September at the NUJ Press Centre Uyo, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Com. Ini Ememobong told the press that this year's state anniversary celebration would be without much fanfare hence the elimination of the public in respect of the COVID-19 safety guidelines. According to him, the 34th Anniversary is not without a line up of colourful events to make a remarkable experience which he said would include the inauguration of the Dakadda luxury estate in Uruan, near Uyo by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. "When he lands at the airport he will make his firs...

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