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If one wishes to be a medical doctor, there is a rigorous pathway for that – Resident doctors speak against decision by NUC to upgrade degrees of pharmacists and physiotherapists from “Bachelor’s” to “Doctor”
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has criticized the National Universities Commission (NUC) for upgrading degree titles in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry from bachelor’s to “Doctor” status. NARD warned that this move—implemented by the NUC in January to enhance clinical training and coverage—could create confusion, fuel interprofessional tensions, and increase the risk of quackery in the already strained health system. In a post on X, the association stressed the importance of clear roles in healthcare teamwork and cautioned against granting medical titles without corresponding public education or structural reforms. They also argued that the decision reflects a growing trend…
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It’s time to get tough, UK is not a hotel, deport all foreign criminals – Kemi Badenoch tells UK prime minister to adopt ‘deportation bill’
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration to implement her party’s deportation bill as a means to curb rising immigration. In a video shared on her X handle, Badenoch warned that by next year, nearly two million immigrants could automatically become British citizens — nearly double Birmingham’s population. She urged Labour to adopt the proposed legislation, emphasizing the Conservative Party’s commitment to reducing immigration. “We’ve introduced a deportation bill because we are committed to bringing immigration down,” she said. The bill, unveiled on Tuesday, includes provisions such as the deportation of all foreign…
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Everyone has the right to choose who they want – Reactions as Nigerian auto spare parts dealer seeks a prayerful and kind medical doctor to marry
A Nigerian auto spare parts dealer is looking to marry a medical doctor. The search was made public by Ifeanyi Eze, a US-based PhD student acting as a matchmaker, in a Facebook post on Friday, May 9. “Igbo business guy that deals in auto parts. Lives in Lagos. 32 years old. AS blood group. A Zion member. Prayerful and kind. Wants a wife. Igbo gal, preferably a medical doctor. Less than 32 years old. Should be AA blood group. A Christian,” he wrote. The post has sparked reactions, with many questioning why an auto spare parts dealer would specifically seek…
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Two-year-old girl trafficked for N100,000 in Abuja rescued in Aba
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued a two-year-old girl who was trafficked from Abuja to Aba and sold for just N100,000. According to a statement released on Friday, the rescue took place on May 8, 2025, after the Abia State Command of NAPTIP acted on information following the arrest of a suspected trafficker by the Department of State Services (DSS). The child, now temporarily named Chiamaka Favor for her protection, was reportedly taken from Abuja in February and sold to an undisclosed buyer in Aba. “The suspected trafficker, arrested by DSS Abia and…
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I paid N16million for Mohbad’s second autopsy – Singer’s father claims
Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, has revealed that he paid N16 million to a pathologist for a second autopsy on his son’s body. He shared this during a recent TikTok live session. This disclosure comes a month after an independent forensic review by Dr. Uwom Eze failed to establish the cause of Mohbad’s death. Earlier in June 2024, a Coroner Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, had granted Aloba permission to engage a licensed pathologist for the independent examination. “With all sincerity, I paid the first tranche of N16 million to the pathologist. After that, I spent close…
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I swear, I have no hand in EndSars protest – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has denied any involvement in the October 2020 #EndSARS protests and the destruction of properties in Lagos State. During his trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, a video showed Kanu being interviewed by the Department of State Services (DSS) on July 17, 2021. When asked if his October 20, 2020 broadcast incited violence in Lagos, Kanu responded that Lagos is outside Biafra territory, and therefore, any unrest there cannot be linked to him. Kanu said: “I swear in the name of God that created heaven and…
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VDM’s phone and car are still with EFCC – Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju says
Deji Adeyanju, lawyer to social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is still holding on to VDM’s phone and car. In a post on X, Deji confirmed that VDM was released unconditionally, noting that he applied for the bail and pledged to present VDM whenever required. Despite the situation, he expressed continued respect for the EFCC Chairman.
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Being a boyfriend is now more expensive than being a husband — Reality TV star, Tochi
Big Brother Naija star, Tochi, recently sparked discussion on Instagram with a bold statement about modern relationships. He wrote, “Being a boyfriend is now more expensive than being a husband,” highlighting the rising financial expectations placed on men in dating scenarios.
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‘I said the truth, not demarketing Nigeria’ – Obi replies Sanwo-Olu, other critics
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s accusation that he is “demarketing” Nigeria abroad. Sanwo-Olu had criticized Obi over his recent remarks at Johns Hopkins University, where Obi spoke about Nigeria’s rising poverty, insecurity, and poor governance. The governor argued that Obi’s comments painted Nigeria in a negative light and questioned his moral authority, pointing to increased poverty rates during Obi’s tenure as Anambra State governor. In response, Obi, while speaking at the memorial service of elder statesman Edwin Clark, countered the allegations with data. Without directly naming Sanwo-Olu, he defended his…
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How would they put money laundering on someone that has no money – VeryDarkMan speaks on why he was arrested
Popular Nigerian social critic, VeryDarkMan, has explained that his recent arrest by the EFCC was due to suspicions of money laundering. He was picked up on Friday, May 2, after visiting a GTBank branch in Abuja, sparking national outrage and protests from fans and celebrities who decried his detention as unjust. After spending five days in custody, he was released on Wednesday. In a video shared online, he expressed surprise at the allegations, insisting he doesn’t have the kind of wealth that would warrant such suspicion. He said, “They think I am into money laundering, how would they put money…
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Dark old days of Boko Haram insurgency won’t return – Army chief – Lieutenant General Oluyede assures Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured Yobe State residents that Nigeria will not revert to the era of Boko Haram insurgency. During a visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu, he pledged stronger military operations and increased troop deployment to maintain peace in the region. Oluyede, who previously served in Yobe, emphasized the importance of unity in tackling insecurity and warned of the growing threat in the Sahel region. Governor Buni commended the army’s efforts and stressed the need for community-based intelligence gathering. The Army Chief was accompanied by senior military officers.
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VDM released from EFCC custody
Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM had been detained since his arrest in Abuja on Friday, a development that sparked nationwide protests, with many Nigerian youths demanding his unconditional release. The EFCC, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that his arrest was based on multiple petitions filed against him, adding that he had ignored several invitations to appear before the commission. In an update on his official Facebook page on Wednesday evening, an activist cum politician, Omoyele Sowore, said “VDM…
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