The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, ANPMP, says private hospitals in Nigeria are folding up due to the ravaging economic downturn. It also revealed that the nation’s economic situation has forced several Nigerians into self medication, resulting in organ failure and subsequently, death. ANPMP’s Chairman, Dr Odia Festus Ihongbe in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, weekend, in Abuja, said that morgues were being filled up with dead bodies, while hospital beds were empty. According to him, “people come only when it becomes critical and they just want you to do magic. And some want to die in the…
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. A Kebbi State delegation dispatched by Governor Nasir Idris has met with Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, pleading with him to flush out the new terror group, Lukarawas from the state. Chief Press Secretary to governor Ahmed Idris, who made this known, said in a statement that the CDS promised the delegation that the military would take necessary action. 2. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that no amount of protest can stop the bid to sanitise the nation’s capital. Speaking when he visited a…
Nigeria’s landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) dropped to N971 per litre in November 2024. This is according to the latest data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association. The figure represents a 20.23 percent drop in the landing cost of imported petrol, compared to N1,219 per litre recorded in August 2024. The development is attributed to the fluctuations experienced in the Naira-dollar exchange rate and price of crude at the international market. At the close of work on Friday, the Naira to Dollar exchange rate stood at N1678.87, while Brent crude was $73.63 per barrel, compared to $80.72…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has instructed its members in states yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to begin an indefinite strike from December 1, 2024. The order is part of the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting at the weekend. The communique of the meeting read in part, “The NEC notes with deep frustration the persistent delay and outright refusal by some state governments to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act. “This betrayal by certain governors and government officials across the country flies in the face of both legality…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has accused Dangote Group and oil marketers of ganging up to rip Nigerians off in the Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) pricing. NLC disclosed this in a communiqué on Sunday after its National Executive Council Meeting held on Friday. The Union noted that the current price of petrol, which stood between N1060 and N1,200 per litre, is higher than the market value. According to the NLC, the high petrol price in Nigeria is an indication of the prevalence of cost padding and abnormal margins in the country’s oil and gas sector at the detriment of Nigerians. The…
Kano Pillars defender Shehu Abdullahi has reflected on his team’s Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 11 win over Bendel Insurance. Abdullahi described the win as a hard fought one. He also stated that the team remain focused on achieving their target for the campaign. Rabiu Ali’s lone strike earned Kano Pillars a 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. “Game like this, We fought. Huge three points on the road,” Abdullahi remarked. “The focus and target is the same for us.” Kano Pillars occupy fifth position on the NPFL table with 15 points…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, said the Nigerian judiciary has a lot of upright knowledgeable, hardworking and courageous judges, lamenting that a few are tarnishing their reputation. Kekere-Ekun stated this at a public discourse in Lagos themed “Ethics, Morality And The Law.” The event was held in honour of Justice Habib Abiru who was recently elevated as a justice of the Supreme Court. The CJN, who was the chairperson of the event, urged all judges to remember that as individuals, each person is accountable to his or herself and to God. She emphasised that public acceptance…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted that there is nothing the Gunners can do amid the Premier League title race this season. Arteta spoke after Arsenal’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. Gabriel Martinelli put the visitors in front before Pedro Neto equalised for Enzo Maresca’s side at Stamford Bridge. The result leave Arsenal in fourth position with 9 points behind league leaders Liverpool on the Premier League table. Arteta’s side are also behind Chelsea and Manchester City. When asked about Arsenal’s title race, Arteta said at his post-match interview: “There’s nothing that we can do about that.…
Edo Queens started their campaign in the CAF Women’s Champions League with a commanding 3-0 win over fellow debutants Commercial Bank FC of Ethiopia at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday evening. Emem Essien, Folashade Ijamilusi and Chukwuamaka Osigwe were on target for Edo Queens in the game. Ijamilusi set up Essien for the opening goal after five minutes. CBE tried getting back into the game, but Queens’ high pressing kept them at bay. Edo Queens doubled their lead nine minutes after the break with Ijamilusi sending the ball into the roof of the net after a good…
Ikorodu City, Bayelsa United and Kwara United recorded away wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. It was the first time the three clubs will be winning on the road in the NPFL this season. Ikorodu City came from a goal down to beat Katsina United 2-1 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. The hosts took the lead through Moses Effiong after 18 minutes. Ikorodu however claimed maximum points courtesy of Solomon Alade and Emmanuel Solomon’s goals. At the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, Bayelsa United stunned Rivers United 1-0. Rivers United have now lost their last two…