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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) staged a nationwide protest on Saturday to demand the release of their abducted colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped in Kaduna State on December 27, 2023. In Delta State, resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Asaba marched around the hospital premises, chanting solidarity songs and demanding urgent action from the government to secure Dr. Popoola’s release. The National Assistant Secretary of NARD, Dr. Asore, expressed frustration over the government’s inaction, stating that “promises upon promises” had been made by security agencies without result. The President of the FMC Asaba Chapter…

Big Brother Naija housemate Zion has made a shocking confession about his relationship with fellow contestant Chinwe, stating that she isn’t his ideal woman. In a chat with Fairme, Zion explained that he’s dating Chinwe because of the benefits he receives from her. He praised her for being a mature and prayerful partner who takes care of him. Zion highlighted Chinwe’s qualities, saying, “She’s very prayerful… She goes cook nice food, food wey choke… She’s a homely woman, even if she no be my normal spec.” Zion emphasized that how a woman treats a man matters most, saying, “I come…

International rapper Nicki Minaj has expressed her admiration for Nigerian music sensation Wizkid, describing him as “very chill and smart.” In a recent stream on StationHead, Minaj said, “He [Wizkid] is a very very cool chill guy. He’s really that guy, very smart. I have much love and respect for him.” Minaj revealed that she met Wizkid while recording her 2018 album ‘Queen’ in a studio in Queens, New York. Despite this encounter, the two have not collaborated on a song together, despite rumors of a potential collaboration. Although fans have eagerly awaited a joint effort from the two music…

The family of late gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has finally revealed the truth about her passing, putting an end to speculation and misinformation. A viral report had claimed that Aduke Gold died during fibroid surgery, but her brother, Pastor Ajayi Aderogbo, has refuted this, warning against spreading unverified information. According to Pastor Ajayi, Aduke Gold’s death certificate from the University College Hospital, Ibadan, confirms that she died of cervical cancer. He emphasized, “Whoever is saying what is not should stop it, our daughter was ill, she had cervical cancer, she was taken to UCH in…

Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) has dismissed reports that its website was seized by hackers, describing the claim as “entirely false”. A top GTB executive, who spoke exclusively to DAILY POST, attributed the website issues to a connectivity problem, emphasizing that it had no connection to hacking. Contrary to reports of a massive phishing operation and customer data interception, the GTB executive assured that the bank’s security measures remain intact. “It’s false. What we are experiencing is a connectivity issue and has nothing to do with the alleged hacking,” the executive clarified. The bank’s swift response to the false report underscores…

Aisha Yesufu, a prominent social critic, has declared her refusal to recite the new national anthem, describing it as “Tinubu’s anthem”. She made this statement in response to a proposed bill that seeks to punish individuals who refuse to recite the national anthem with 10 years imprisonment or a N5 million fine. Yesufu took to social media to express her defiance, stating, “Will choose 20 years in prison rather than sing Tinubu’s anthem passed by slaves masquerading as lawmakers in the National Assembly.” Her post sparked a wave of reactions, with many Nigerians weighing in on the controversial bill. The…

The naira suffered a setback on Tuesday, depreciating to N1,582.09 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, marking its first decline in two weeks. According to FMDQ data, the naira lost N11.1, slipping from N1,570.99 on Monday. In a surprise move, the naira strengthened by N2 on the black market, closing at N1,598 per dollar on Tuesday. This marks the first appreciation since August 2, 2024, when it exchanged at N1,617.08 per dollar. The depreciation on the forex market is the first bearish trend recorded since the Central Bank of Nigeria introduced the Dutch Auction System last Tuesday. This…

Jose Mourinho’s quest to lead Fenerbahce to Champions League glory has suffered a major setback. The Turkish giants crashed out of the competition following a heartbreaking 3-2 aggregate defeat to Lille on Tuesday. Despite a late own goal from Bafode Diakite that sent the game to extra time, Fenerbahce’s fate was sealed when Jonathan David converted a penalty in extra time. The Turkish club had trailed 2-1 from the first leg and were on the brink of elimination until Diakite’s late intervention. Mourinho’s tenure at Fenerbahce has got off to a disappointing start, with the club’s Champions League ambitions ended…

This week, the United States and Nigeria will unveil their inflation rates for July 2024, sparking keen interest in the economic trends of both nations. The US inflation rate has been on a downward trajectory, declining to 3% in June 2024 from 3.3% in May 2024, with a surprise 0.1% drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – the first decline since May 2020. In stark contrast, Nigeria’s inflation rate has continued to soar since December 2022, reaching a staggering 34.19% in June 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Food inflation has also refused to ease, hitting 40.87%…

Dr Ayodele Olorunfemi, the Labour Party’s candidate for the upcoming Ondo Governorship election, has pledged to tackle corruption head-on if elected. In an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, Olorunfemi declared war on corruption, stating, “No corrupt person will escape our system.” Olorunfemi emphasized that corruption and bribery have denied the masses the benefits of democracy, leading to widespread poverty and anger towards public officeholders. He stressed that winning the fight against corruption is crucial to implementing the party’s comprehensive transformation plan and bringing happiness to the state’s residents. The LP candidate promised to adopt a…