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“We used phone torch to do surgery, used cloth hangers to set drips” — Waka Waka Doctor recounts harsh realities Nigerian doctors face
UK-based Nigerian doctor and healthcare content creator, Waka Waka Doctor, has spoken out about the harsh realities doctors face in Nigeria. Speaking on the Jay on Air podcast, he recounted how poor hospital infrastructure often forces medical workers to improvise with basic materials to save lives. He criticized the government’s response to the ongoing medical brain drain, saying authorities focus more on restricting migration than addressing the root causes driving doctors away. According to him, Nigeria’s health sector remains trapped in a “vicious cycle of neglect and decay.” He said; “We were using hanger guards, the ones people use to…
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Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri resigns from PDP
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation, announced today, October 15, marks a major political shift in the South-South region. The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and 22 lawmakers also tendered their resignations from the opposition party. Governor Diri’s exit comes barely 24 hours after Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), fueling speculation that Diri is set to follow the same path and join the APC.
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Poverty does not die by fire. If you refuse to work, you will die poor – Veteran Actor, Chiwetalu Agu
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has said that poverty cannot be eliminated through prayers alone. In a viral video shared on X, Agu dismissed the notion that prayer is a shortcut to wealth, stressing that only hard work and diligence can lead to lasting prosperity. He noted that while prayer has its place, it is “meaningless without effort,” urging Nigerians to drop the “manna mentality” and understand that even divine favour requires human participation. “Yes, prayer connects you to divine wisdom and favour, but work is the channel through which blessings manifest,” he explained. “Poverty does not die by fire.…
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My fiancée keeps me from temptations – Singer Spyro
Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has opened up about how his fiancée, Janet Atom, helps him stay focused and avoid distractions. The “Who’s Your Guy” crooner revealed that before meeting Janet, he often faced temptations from ladies, especially in Lekki. Describing her as his “Jesus baddie,” Spyro praised his fiancée for bringing stability and positive change into his life. The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure. “Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.” Spyro and…
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I fell in love with the president when he removed fuel subsidy — Gov Peter Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has revealed that he “fell in love” with President Bola Tinubu following the president’s decisive economic reforms announced on his inauguration day, May 29, 2023. Speaking on Tuesday after officially defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mbah said Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the foreign exchange market convinced him of the president’s courage and vision for Nigeria. “I fell in love with this president from the day he made the announcement to remove fuel subsidy and unified the foreign exchange market essentially. “This is because, given my background as…
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Mathematics is no longer compulsory for Arts students – Minister of Education Tunji Alausa
The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of admission requirements for Nigerian tertiary institutions to make higher education more inclusive and accessible. The new National Guidelines for Entry Requirements, announced by Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, aim to eliminate outdated criteria that have long denied qualified candidates admission despite meeting academic standards. Under the revised policy, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies (IEAs) will adopt more flexible subject requirements while maintaining academic integrity. Key changes include: Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts students in universities. Minimum of four or five credits (depending on the…
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Hardship will soon be over – Shettima assures Nigerians
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the current economic hardship will soon be over, as the country is entering a new phase of economic prosperity. He gave the assurance at the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) held on Tuesday, October 14, in Abuja. Shettima added that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of and empathetic toward the pains Nigerians are currently experiencing. “The president’s heart goes out to the pains that Nigerians are experiencing, but be reassured that we have crossed the Rubicon and we are on a path to sustaining growth and blessings,” Shettima said.
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”Why are these particular set of criminals the priority of the state?” – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour criticizes presidential pardon granted to 70 convicted drug lords
Labour Party’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), has criticized the presidential pardon granted to 70 convicted drug lords. In a post on his X handle, GRV decried the move, noting that drug trafficking has ruined the lives of many Lagos youths. He questioned how such convicts were able to leverage powerful connections to secure a pardon. Last week, the presidency granted clemency to 175 convicted criminals, a decision that has drawn widespread backlash. ‘’The drug crisis ravaging the youths of Lagos is a tragedy that is actively tearing families apart and wasting away the future of our youth.…
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Presidential pardon: Don’t let anyone take your life’ – Kemi Afolabi reacts to release of Maryam Sanda
Popular Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to 175 convicted criminals, including murderers and drug traffickers. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Information, the list includes 28 drug traffickers, 41 illegal miners, and 22 murderers. The move has drawn widespread criticism from Nigerians, including politicians and civil society groups. Reacting to the decision, Afolabi urged Nigerians to “protect their lives by any means necessary.” She gave the advice after the family of late Bilyaminu Ahmed condemned the pardon of Maryam…
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Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah dumps PDP for APC
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his move in a televised broadcast on Tuesday, marking a major political shift in the state’s leadership. He said, “Today, after a long reflection, we have made the decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join the All Progressives Congress.” Mbah said he joined the PDP to help transform Enugu and restructure the state’s political landscape. “Today, I stand before you to announce a break from the past and to share a decision that will…
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Before the first tenure of Mr president ends no judge of the FCT High court will be living in a rented quarter – FCT Minister, Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured that President Bola Tinubu will end the era of judges in the FCT living in rented apartments. Speaking on Monday at the flag-off of the design and construction of residences for Heads of Courts, including the President of the Court of Appeal, Chief Judges of the Federal High Court and FCT, and the President of the Industrial Court, he said the project will be completed before the end of Tinubu’s first tenure. He described the initiative as part of the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of…
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Make peace with terrorists, learn from Hamas, Israel – Sheikh Gumi tells Tinubu
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate peace negotiations with bandits, likening the approach to the recent ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. In a Facebook post on Monday, Gumi said Nigeria should learn from the U.S.-brokered truce, which involved a group once labeled as terrorists, arguing that dialogue not force offers a more lasting solution to the nation’s insecurity. He reiterated his stance that engaging armed groups in talks would yield better results than continued military operations in northern Nigeria. He wrote: “Peace between Israel and Hamas they term as…
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