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No End in Sight! LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Doctors Commence Indefinite Walkout
Resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have commenced an indefinite strike, citing the persistent failure of both the hospital management and the Oyo State Government to meet their long-standing demands.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The doctors, under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), had previously suspended a month-long strike on April 8 to allow room for dialogue and give the authorities time to resolve the issues at hand. However, after three months of what they described as minimal progress, the doctors issued a three-week ultimatum on July 8, warning of a potential industrial action should their outstanding demands remain unaddressed.
The letter, titled “Re: Notice of Industrial Action” and addressed to the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olawale Olakulehin, outlined several unresolved grievances. While acknowledging partial efforts by the management, such as payment of upgrade arrears and refund of examination/update course fees, the doctors expressed disappointment over the continued neglect of critical demands.
Key among the unresolved issues are:
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Implementation of the new minimum wage with arrears dating back to January 2025
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Disbursement of the Medical Residency Training Fund
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Payment of accoutrement allowance
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Recruitment of resident doctors across departments
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Renovation of call rooms and staff welfare infrastructure
The July 8 letter stated:
“Congress resolved to grant a three-week grace period to allow for formal communication with stakeholders, including the Oyo State Government and hospital management, in a bid to encourage timely intervention. Failure to meet our demands by July 29, 2025, will result in the commencement of indefinite strike action.”
Following the expiration of the grace period, the association, on July 28, issued a follow-up notice—signed by its President, Dr. Stephen Adedokun, and General Secretary, Dr. Adedapo Mustapha—confirming the strike would commence at 12:00 a.m. on July 29.
The letter, titled “Notice of Indefinite Industrial Action Effective 12:00am, 29th July 2025”, read in part:
“Despite ample time for engagement spanning three months and three weeks, and exhausting all peaceful avenues for resolution, we are left with no choice but to declare a total and indefinite strike.
This action is taken in defence of the welfare and professional dignity of our members. We urge the hospital management to act swiftly and sincerely to prevent prolonged disruption of healthcare services. We remain open to dialogue but will not resume duty until our demands are meaningfully addressed.”
The doctors lamented a worsening pay disparity between them and their counterparts in other Oyo State health institutions where the minimum wage has been implemented. According to them, the disparity has led to resignations, staffing shortages, and increased workload on remaining personnel.
As of now, the hospital management and the state government are yet to issue a formal response.
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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