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Mar

2025

Full List: Number Of Medical Doctors Across States In Nigeria

FULL LIST: Number of Medical Doctors across States in Nigeria Lagos: 7,385 FCT: 4,453 Rivers: 2,194 Enugu: 2,070 Oyo: 1,996 Edo: 1,777 Kaduna: 1,524 Anambra: 1,518 Ogun: 1,511 Kano: 1,477 Delta: 1,456 Osun: 1,294 Plateau: 1,200 Imo: 1,110 Kwara: 1,016 Ebonyi: 899 Akwa Ibom: 888 Abia: 829 Cross River: 826 Ondo: 743 Borno: 736 Bayelsa: 727 Ekiti: 695 Benue: 621 Sokoto: 602 Katsina: 562 Nassarawa: 552 Niger: 494 Gombe: 485 Bauchi: 443 Kogi: 418 Adamawa: 280 Yobe: 275 Kebbi: 273 Zamfara: 267 Jigawa: 255 Taraba: 201 Source: MDCN TheCableIndex

Mar

2025

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Rivers Crisis: No Country Can Succeed Under Dictatorial Regime – Jonathan

FGN, News Flash, Personality, Politics

Rivers Crisis: No Country Can Succeed Under Dictatorial Regime – Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that no country can succeed when government officials abuse power and act as in a dictatorship. He argued that the crisis in Rivers State reflects wider governance challenges in Nigeria, where key figures in the executive, legislature and judiciary are failing to uphold justice and the rule of law. Jonathan delivered his remarks on Saturday at the Annual Colloquium of the Haske Satumari Foundation in Abuja, an event aimed at amplifying marginalised voices and promoting equitable governance. He stressed that government decisions have…

Mar

2025

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Why The Nigerian Government Should Reject Anthology Blackboard For Better Alternatives – Emma Aigbe

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, FGN

Why the Nigerian Federal Government Should Not Choose Anthology Blackboard Over Better Alternatives The Nigerian government has been considering various e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) platforms to enhance digital education in the country. One such platform is Anthology Blackboard, a well-known LMS used by institutions worldwide. However, there are several reasons why the government should reconsider choosing this platform over better and more cost-effective alternatives. High Cost of Implementation and Maintenance Anthology Blackboard is a premium LMS that comes with significant licensing and maintenance costs. For a country like Nigeria, where the education sector struggles with underfunding, infrastructure deficits,…

Mar

2025

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WAEC Releases 2025 Results For Private Candidates

Education, FGN, News Flash

WAEC Releases 2025 Computer-based WASSCE Results For Private Candidates The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates. In a post obtained from its X handle on Saturday, the examination body said, “The results of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2025-First Series have been released.” Reacting to the developments, some students lamented inability to check their results. An X user with the name Ephrata said, ” I checked mine now they’re saying my card has been used by another candidate. And…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Approves 11 New Appointments

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu Approves 11 New Appointments President Bola Tinubu has appointed eleven new officials to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), an entity established to manage electricity transmission operations separately from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Dr. Adesegun Olugbade has been named as the Board Chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello will serve as the Managing Director. The executive directors appointed include:Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali – Systems OperationEngineer Shehu Abba-Aliyu – Systems PlanningDr. Edmund Eje – Market OperationsMr. Babajide Ibironke – Finance and Corporate Services For non-executive roles:Engineer Lamu Audu will represent GenerationMrs. Folake Soetan will oversee DistributionMr. Tajudeen Giwa-Osagie…

Mar

2025

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NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths

NYSC DG Guarantees Payment Of N77,000 Corps Allowance In March The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that the new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be implemented starting in March 2025. The DG gave the assurance during an interactive session with corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja while reaffirming the commitment of both the NYSC and the Federal Government to the welfare of corps members. The development comes months after the NYSC announced the proposed increament of the allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, in…

Mar

2025

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FGN To Release Rivers Allocation To Administrator

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

FG To Release Rivers Allocation To Administrator The Federal Government on Wednesday said that the allocation for Rivers State will be released to the Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd). The government also said President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State was timely and meant to avert an implosion in the state. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, stated this while briefing State House correspondents at the presidential Villa, Abuja. This is as it has said that the former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory,…

Mar

2025

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The Rivers State Political Crisis: Constitutional Implications, Causative Factors, And The Legality Of The Governor’s Suspension – By Charles Ude Esq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics

THE RIVERS STATE POLITICAL CRISIS: CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS, CAUSATIVE FACTORS, AND THE LEGALITY OF THE GOVERNOR’S SUSPENSION Introduction The political imbroglio in Rivers State has unfolded like a badly scripted Nollywood drama—full of suspense, betrayal, and political intrigue. At the heart of this circus is a power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the latter now serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). While political battles are nothing new in Nigeria, this one has taken a life of its own, leaving governance gasping for breath while political gladiators flex their egos. What should have…

Mar

2025

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Fubara Reacts To Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

FGN, News Flash, South South

Fubara Reacts To Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Press statement by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State: My dear Rivers People,I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have been guided by my constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty. We prioritized the protection of lives and property and ensured the continuous progress of our dear State. Even in the face of the political…

Mar

2025

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Abia State Set To Become A Tourist Destination, As Gov. Otti Seeks Collaboration With FGN

Abia State, Economy, FGN, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA STATE SET TO BECOME A TOURIST DESTINATION, AS GOV. OTTI SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH FGN. Abia State Government is at the verge of becoming the most visited destination in Nigeria with its collaborations with the Federal Government in the area of tourism. The State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti stated this while receiving in audience a delegation of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments led by its Director-General, Hon. Olugbile Holloway. In his remarks, Governor Otti stated that working together with the Federal Government would assist in harnessing the tourists potentials of Abia State and develop the State. "When you…