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Resident doctors declare indefinite strike over unmet demands, poor conditions

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective from Saturday, 1 November, following what it described as the federal go... Read More


Nigerian agri-tech start-up Vet Konect makes World Food Prize finalists list

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Nigerian agri-tech start-up, Vet Konect, which links livestock farmers directly to animal health professionals, has emerged as one of the three finalists in the inaugural World Foo... Read More


Paul Biya, in power since 1982, declared winner of Cameroon's presidential election

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Cameroon's longtime leader, Paul Biya, has been declared the winner of the country's 12 October presidential election, extending his rule into a fifth decade, according to official... Read More


National Convention: PDP postpones screening of aspirants

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the screening exercise for aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of its national convention scheduled for 15 and 16 November i... Read More


Chinese companies inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria's Lithium processing in two years - Minister

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Nigeria's lithium processing has attracted over $1.3 billion from Chinese investors since President Bola Tinubu's administration took office in May 2023, according to the minister ... Read More


Oworoshoki Demolition: Residents postpone planned Lagos protest after police's arrest threat

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Residents of Oworonshoki in Lagos State have postponed a planned protest earlier scheduled for Monday, following what they described as threats by the Lagos State Commissioner of P... Read More


Federal lawmaker quits 2027 reelection race, gives reason

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has announced that he will not seek reelection in the 2027 general election, saying his decision is a personal sacrific... Read More


Intersex community calls for legal recognition, condemns harmful surgeries on newborns

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Intersex Nigeria has called for the inclusion of intersex persons in gender classification, the protection of their human rights and equality, and an end to indiscriminate surgerie... Read More


Nnamdi Kanu waives defence in terrorism trial, judge cautions

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu has waived his right to enter defence in his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Mr Kanu announced this decision at the resumed hearing... Read More


I am under pressure to join APC - Gov Mutfwang

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State says he is under pressure from political stakeholders to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (A... Read More