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The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide indefinite strike, which was scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026. The decision was announced in a statement by the association's Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, following...

The Digest: The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction, barring the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from proceeding with its planned nationwide strike scheduled for January 12, 2026. The order follows an ex parte application by the Federal...

The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike and a series of escalating protests, set to commence on January 12, 2026, citing the government's persistent failure to meet their core welfare and professional demands. Key Points...

The Digest: The nation's healthcare system stands on a fragile edge, as the doctors who form its backbone warn of an imminent shutdown. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared it is on the brink of a "Total and Indefinite Comprehensive Strike" due to the Federal...

The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its month-long nationwide strike but issued a fresh four-week ultimatum for the federal government to fully implement all outstanding agreements. According to a communiqué from their National Executive Council, this...

The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its indefinite strike after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the federal government. The breakthrough follows weeks of negotiations that explored critical gaps in the health sector, engaged the government on...

The Digest: As the indefinite strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) enters its fifth day, the core issues remain a list of unmet promises, from unpaid allowances to systemic decay, pushing the nation's healthcare to the brink. Key Points: Review of excessive and...

The Digest: Nigeria's healthcare system remains paralyzed as resident doctors continue their indefinite strike, ignoring government appeals and leaving patients stranded across major hospitals in Abuja and Lagos. The industrial action enters its third day with both sides locked in a stalemate...

The Digest: Healthcare delivery across Nigeria has reached a critical point as resident doctors continue their indefinite nationwide strike, leaving patients stranded and hospital wards deserted. From Lagos to Lafia, medical facilities are operating at minimal capacity, with only skeletal...

The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike following the Federal Government's failure to meet its demands after a 30-day ultimatum. The association's president, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, stated the decision was a reluctant...

The Digest: The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has made a direct appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging his personal intervention to address their unmet 19-point demands and prevent the collapse of Nigeria’s health sector. In a letter titled “A Passionate Appeal to the...

The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike, beginning November 1, 2025, following the federal government’s failure to address longstanding grievances, including N38 billion in salary arrears owed to approximately 50,000...

The Digest: Nigeria's healthcare system faces a major disruption as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, set to commence on November 1. According to a statement from the association's president, the decision follows the expiration of...

The Digest: The President of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Mohammed Suleiman, has declared that doctors will no longer endure "slave-like" conditions, issuing a firm directive and a 30-day ultimatum to the government. Key Points: Dr. Suleiman announced a new...

The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off its nationwide warning strike after two days, following partial compliance by the government with its demands. Key Points: The strike suspension takes immediate effect, with doctors expected to resume work NARD...

The Digest: The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a five-day warning strike, paralyzing public healthcare services across Nigeria and leaving millions of patients without critical medical care. Key Points: The strike began Friday after the government failed to...

The Digest: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has begun a five-day warning strike following the Federal Government's failure to address critical welfare demands. Key Points: The strike commenced at 8:00 am today after a 24-hour ultimatum expired Key issues include unpaid...

The Digest: The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT) has commenced a seven-day warning strike, citing extreme hazards, including snake infestations in public hospitals that have led to fatalities among medical staff. ARD-FCT President Dr. George Ebong...

The Digest: A young resident doctor, Oluwafemi Rotifa, has collapsed and died after reportedly working a continuous 72-hour shift at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). The incident has sparked outrage from medical professionals. Key Points: Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, a...

The Digest: Nigerian doctors are mourning the preventable death of Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, a resident doctor at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). He reportedly collapsed and died after a demanding 72-hour continuous duty, a tragedy that highlights the severe understaffing and...