Author: Naija Daily News

The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned striking resident doctors that it plans to stop their wages over the ongoing seven-day working strike. The warning strike was called by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to press home their demands for better working condition and the release of their abducted colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola. The Ministry of Health said that it would invoke the No-Work, No-Pay rule after the medical practitioners embarked on a warning striking that has crippled medical services in the government’s hospitals. Mr. Ado Bako, press officer of the ministry said government would wield the stick…

NIGERIA: Downtrodden citizens of the world’s most populated black country now resort to selling blood and reproductive organs to make ends meet as President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform bites harder. Reforms by the current All Progressive Congress administration is pushing more families deeper below the poverty line, and the citizens are finding creative, but dangerous, means to survive. Investigations by NDN in major Nigerian cities of Abuja, Lagos, and Benin among others revealed that many Nigerians are selling their productive parts and even organs in their desperation to beat the economic down turn. Unscrupulous health workers in private and public…

The Nigerian national team, ‘Super Eagles’, have appointed former German international player, Bruno Labbadia as its new technical adviser. Labbadia played as a striker for several clubs, including Bayern Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne, and earned two caps for the Germany national team. As a manager, Labbadia has coached several clubs in Germany and Austria, including: Labbadia is known for his tactical acumen and ability to improve teams’ defensive solidity. He has achieved promotion to the Bundesliga with Darmstadt 98 and Greuther Fürth and has also led teams to European qualification. Labbadia’s managerial style is characterized by: He is considered one…

Nigeria’s government has intensified its crackdown on illegal crude oil operations in the Niger Delta as President Bola Tinubu seeks to boost oil production. With the economy heavily dependent on crude oil revenue, the country is grappling with a sharp decline in the Naira amid widespread reforms that have deepened poverty among the lowest income earners. Sources reveal that the ongoing crackdown is focused on the Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states, aiming to restore the nation’s oil output closer to its target of two million barrels per day. In July 2024, production of crude oil from Nigeria increased slightly to…

The plot against Chief Nyesome Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is thickening as members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP are perfecting multi-prong plans to oust him from the party. Ijaw leader and chieftain of the PDP, Chief Edwin Clark is leading a fresh charge against the former Rivers State, after he addressed a news conference in Abuja, calling for Wike’s ouster. Meanwhile, the Board of Trustees of the party met with Wike’s adversary and success, Governor Siminilaye Fubara, at the government house after Clark’s news conference. Clark also did not spare the National Chairman…

A Nigerian Court of Appeal in Abuja has paved the way for the possible arrest and arraignment of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello for alleged corruption and abuse of office during his eight-year tenure. Bello faces charges of corruption, money laundering, among others, and the ruling raises hope that he would now get his day in court. The Court of Appeal ordered the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to appear for arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Significantly, the judgement by Justice Ken Amadi on Tuesday restrained Bello from taking any further actions regarding the…

Joao Felix has completed a permanent move to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid worth up to £46.3m. The move allows Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher’s transfer to the Spanish club. Felix is understood to be joining Chelsea for a £42 m fixed fee, plus £4.3m in add-ons, which could make the transfer eventually worth in excess of £46m. The 24-year-old forward is expected to sign a six-year contract that includes the option for a further year. Chelsea will also try to sign a new striker during this window after they complete a deal for Felix. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been a target all summer but…

Nigerian cryptocurrency traders are upbeat as the Nigerian Government announced plans to lift stifling restrictions on cryptocurrency platforms and dealers. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it plans to issue licenses and certificates to crypto dealers and exchanges. The move came after the tension between dealers and the Nigerian government following allegations that crypto platforms and dealers like Binance were manipulating the naira, leading to the country’s currency volatility. SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama emphasized the importance of supporting the youth in fintech, noting the significant and growing market size. He stated, “Being a crypto and fintech enthusiast, I can…

Embattled Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, that he has no plan of leaving the state. Fubara met a delegation of the PDP led by the Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who visited him at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Wabara, a former President of the Nigeria Senate, said the visit was to ensure that the PDP continued to retain control of Rivers as a vital state in his plan. He said the PDP would die if it loses the state. He said, “If I was having any doubt…

The Federal Government’s committee on the sale of crude oil to local refineries in naira has reached an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to commence the rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in September 2024. Additionally, the government announced that the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries will begin on October 1, 2024. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during a meeting with the Implementation Committee in Abuja. The meeting aimed to review progress on key initiatives and outlined crucial roles for stakeholders, including the…