JOHESU Urges Nigerians to Hold FG Accountable for the Effects of the Strike on Nigeria's Healthcare System


The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for the hardship faced by patients and other people in need of medical attention due to the ongoing strike by its members.

According to the union, its one-point demand remains the implementation of the report on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for health workers.

Arsenal Shocked by Manchester United, Aston Villa Revives Premier League Title Challenge


Manchester United inflicted Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners.

Villa’s impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle took Unai Emery’s men level on points with Manchester City, whose own title chances were boosted by events at the Emirates Stadium.

2027 Election: Kano Earthquake as Yusuf Leaves Opposition for APC


The Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress and Labour Party have strongly criticised the All Progressives Congress following the defection of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the ruling party, insisting that the development will not alter the political reality ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reacting to the governor’s decision to join the APC on Monday, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ini Ememobong, and his ADC counterpart, Bolaji Abdullahi, said in separate interviews with The PUNCH that the defection reflects moral failure rather than political strength, stressing that moves driven by self-interest would not translate into votes for the ruling party.

Abia Commenced Demolition And Reconstruction Of The College of Health Sciences.


The Abia State Government has announced that demolition and reconstruction works will commence within the week at the Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba, as part of its ongoing overhaul of state-owned tertiary institutions.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Njoku Ukoha.

JUST IN: NLC And FCTA Employees Protest At The Industrial Court, Calling For The removal of Wike


Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, with the backing of the Nigeria Labour Congress, on Monday picketed the National Industrial Court in Abuja as part of an ongoing total and indefinite strike over unresolved labour disputes.

The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which declared full support for the industrial action, describing the strike as justified amid what it termed persistent violations of workers’ rights by the FCTA management and political leadership.

2027: ADC Yet To Provide Alternatives To The Government's Reforms - Dogara


A former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, believes the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is yet to offer alternatives to reforms by the Federal Government.

Dogara, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says until the opposition party brings alternatives, it won’t be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections.

APC Holds Delegate Congresses Prior to the Rivers Assembly Re-Elections


The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward congresses in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of Rivers State to elect delegates for the party’s primaries ahead of the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections.

The congresses were held to select delegates who will vote for the party’s candidates in the forthcoming bye-elections for Ahoada East State Constituency II and Khana State Constituency II.

Christmas Strikes In Nigeria Targeted Militants Largely Active In Niger Republic - US Lieutenant General


Christmas Day strikes by the United States on northwest Nigeria targeted militants linked to an Islamic State wing largely active in neighboring Niger, a top US Africa Command lieutenant general told AFP.

“The targets were areas that all terrorist groups from the Sahel use as a staging area. The most recent information we received from the Nigerians was it was ISIS Sahel related,” John Brennan said in an interview on the sidelines of a US-Nigeria security meeting last week, referring to the Islamic State Sahel Province group.

US Military Increases Materiel Deliveries & Intelligence With Nigeria, Push Against ISIS Terrorists


The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, Africom’s deputy commander told AFP, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after Islamic State-linked militants.

The Pentagon has also maintained open lines of communication with militaries in junta-led Sahel countries Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, Lieutenant General John Brennan said.

Bournemouth Ends Liverpool's Unbeaten Streak, Increasing Pressure on Slot


Bournemouth concluded Liverpool's 13-match unbeaten streak as Amine Adli's strike in the 95th minute clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Cherries on Saturday.

Goals from Evanilson and Alex Jimenez placed the home team in a dominant position, yet Liverpool responded with goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to equalize.

Betrayal of Trust,' NNPP Criticizes Governor Yusuf Regarding His Departure, Dismisses Allegations of Internal Conflict


The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party, describing his decision as a betrayal of the mandate entrusted to him by the people.

In a statement released on Saturday and signed by the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the party faulted the governor’s claim that the NNPP was engulfed in an unresolved internal crisis, insisting that such claims were unfounded and made after the fact.