Tag: JOHESU

FG moves to ban alcohol in sachets and plastic bottles, Kaduna shuts down betting platform | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government has raised an alarm on irresponsible alcohol consumption in the country, thus issued directives to producers of alcoholic beverages to work at completely phasing out high concentration…

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The Big 5: Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town; 71 retired military generals endorse Buhari for elections | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: 71 retired military generals endorse Buhari for elections President Buhari on Monday received yet another critical endorsement from 71 retired…

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Not too young to run

The Late 5: The #NotTooYoungToRun Bill Buhari signed excludes governorship, senatorial positions; JOHESU suspends strike and other stories

Here are the top stories that drove the conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to a bill that will pave a way for more young people to contest elections…

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Saraki

The Big 5: Saraki challenges Jega to list corrupt Senators, Health Minister insists no pay for striking health workers and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance,…

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June 12

The Big 5: Buhari appeals to Nigerians on 2019 elections, Suspected Herdsmen shoot priest in Jalingo and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its resolve to ensure the 2019 elections…

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The Late 5: Jonathan advises Nigerian leaders on sacrifice, Fire guts oilfield in Bayelsa and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised Nigerian leaders to make personal sacrifices towards strengthening the nation’s democracy and make the country…

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The Big 5: House of Reps throws out Peace Corps Bill, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Military of rights abuses and other stories

These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The House of Representatives on Thursday has aligned itself with President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Peace Corps…

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Cholera

The Late 5: 12 die of cholera in Adamawa, SERAP advises Buhari to refer Obasanjo to EFCC and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Twelve people have died of cholera in Adamawa state in the past four days, State Health Commissioner said on Wednesday, in…

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JOHESU

How will President Buhari care about the JOHESU strike when his doctors are British?

The ongoing workers strike which has paralyzed the nation's health sector has remained unresolved despite several attempts by stakeholders to prevent the strike, and negotiate a compromise that works for…

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The Big 5: Doctors threaten strike, Obasanjo’s movement adopts political party and other top stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Medical doctors, under the umbrella body of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), warned of impending strike should the Federal Government accede…

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The Big 5: Health workers announce indefinite strike, the winners of the 2018 Pulitzer prices and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), has announced an indefinite strike that, it says, will paralyse activities in all health institutions…

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Health workers suspend nationwide strike

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike. This was after a meeting between the leadership of the union and representatives of the…

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Health workers begin indefinite strike on Thursday

The Joint Health Sector Union on Wednesday declared a nationwide indefinite strike. JOHESU national Chairman, Biobelemoye Josiah announced this during a media briefing in Ilorin,  the Kwara State capital. Background: The health workers…

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How the military takes advantage of young medical interns

by Daniel Essien Charles O. qualified as a medical doctor in July 2013 and was inducted to the medical profession 2 months later, much to the pride and delight of…

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Health workers go on strike, paralyse hospitals nationwide

by Isi Esene Only senior management staff and medical doctors were seen working on Wednesday in Federal Government-owned health institutions as health workers under the aegis of the Joint Heath…

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