Nigerian Doctors Set to Decide on Nationwide Strike Today

NARD Holds Emergency Meeting Doctors’ Strike Looms Over Unpaid Salaries Ultimatum to Federal Government Expires The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will hold a National Executive Council meeting today to decide on a possible nationwide strike. The association had previously given a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that its members would stop … Read more

Abducted Doctor Ganiyat Regains Freedom After 10 Months In Captivity

Doctor Regains Freedom

A female doctor, Ganiyat Popoola, has regained her freedom after enduring 10 months in captivity since her abduction on December 27, 2023. Popoola, who serves as a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, was kidnapped alongside her husband, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, and her nephew, Folaranmi Abdul-Mugniy, … Read more

NARD Strike: NASS Sets Date For Crucial Meeting To Seek Resolution

NASS has scheduled a meeting with NARD to address ongoing strike action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Emeka Orji, the President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, revealed on Thursday that the group has received an invitation from the National Assembly for a meeting scheduled tomorrow (Friday). Recalls that residents doctors from 79 … Read more

Medical Crisis Looms As Resident Doctors Declare Warning Strike

The Resident Doctors have declared a five-day warning strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that due to the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has decided to embark on a five-day warning strike. The strike initiated by the resident doctors is scheduled to begin at 8 am on Wednesday, … Read more