Author: Standard Focus

Nigeria’s healthcare system has secured a temporary relief as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike, while issuing the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address its longstanding demands or risk a total shutdown of services.The decision was reached during an emergency virtual meeting of NARD’s National Executive Council (NEC) held on Tuesday, where... Read more

Nigeria’s already strained healthcare system is set for another major setback as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a total and indefinite strike scheduled to commence at midnight on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.The decision followed an Extraordinary National Executive Council (e-NEC) meeting held virtually on April 4, during which the association accused the Federal Government of triggering... Read more

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, have called on Nigerians to embrace unity, hope, and compassion while offering prayers for the nation as Christians celebrate Easter.Speaking in his Easter message, Abbas urged Christians to emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ, whom he described as a perfect role model, stressing... Read more

he Nigerian Army has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging an attack on the residence of Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, describing the claims as false and misleading.In a statement issued on Saturday by the 8 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the military said the viral Facebook post claiming that gunmen... Read more

Thousands of Tiv Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Wukari Local Government Area, LGA, of Taraba State have staged a protest in Kyado, Ukum LGA of Benue State demanding immediate return to their ancestral homes after seven years in exile.The demonstration was organized by the Tiv Wukari IDP Leadership Forum who lamented the ordeal of the Tiv speaking community in Taraba State.The protesters... Read more

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has explained that his visit to the troubled Angwan Rukuba community in an armoured personnel carrier was based on security advice and the need to effectively address residents following a deadly attack.Speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, the governor said the elevated position provided by the vehicle enabled him to project... Read more