• Call for Better Welfare: Nurses at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, have appealed to the Federal Government to upgrade their working conditions, resources, and welfare during the 2026 Nurses’ Week celebration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Event Details: The event was organized jointly by the hospital’s Department of Nursing and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (FPH Yaba) under the theme “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”

  • Keynote Address: Prof. Adeshina Badru, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Lagos, praised nurses as the “heartbeat of the healthcare system” and underscored the heavy demands of psychiatric nursing, such as suicide prevention and managing acute psychosis.

  • Demands for Improvement: Highlighting the challenges of working in unsafe and overcrowded conditions, Prof. Badru, Head of Nursing Services Mrs. Alonge Kehinde, and Local Organising Committee chairman Nurse Olawale Adegoke Taiwo all stressed the need for better funding, modern equipment, professional development, and retention strategies to combat nurse migration.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has directed Islamic groups and individuals nationwide to immediately report any unusual movements or suspicious donations to law enforcement agencies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Issued by the organization’s Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Akintola, the advisory comes in response to recent terror warnings raised by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force regarding planned attacks by extremist groups.

Heightened Precautions for Mosques MURIC emphasized the need for strict vigilance across all Islamic gatherings and places of worship. Key security measures recommended include:

• Restricting individuals carrying backpacks or unfamiliar luggage from entering mosque premises.

• Prohibiting unknown visitors from sleeping over in mosques, regardless of their appearance or claimed background.

• Immediately disposing of any unattended bags or luggage found inside or in the vicinity of mosques.

• Promptly reporting suspicious individuals to the police, even if they participate in prayers alongside regular congregants.

The organization stresses that collective watchfulness and proactive cooperation with security agencies are vital to preventing attacks and safeguarding lives.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that he will halt his 2027 presidential campaign if any discrepancies are found in the financial records of the First Bank account he handed over when leaving office as Anambra State Governor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Context of the Controversy

The challenge comes in response to statements from the current administration of Governor Charles Soludo. According to the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Izuchukwu Okafor, who spoke on Sunday via the state’s New Media team podcast (Ndi Anambra), the current government is still servicing legacy loans inherited from past administrations, including those of Peter Obi and Willie Obiano. While noting that Soludo’s government has avoided taking on fresh commercial bank loans, Okafor highlighted these past liabilities as part of ongoing financial commitments.

Peter Obi’s Defense

In a widely circulated video addressing a journalist, Obi vehemently maintained a clean record, stating he left office nearly 13 years ago without owing any salaries, pensions, gratuities, contractors, or suppliers.

Detailing the exact financial status upon his departure, Obi stated:

“On the day I left office… there was a balance of over 2 billion left in First Bank. It was dedicated to a project that was meant to be ongoing, and it was a contribution from the Federal Bank of Nigeria that came in about three months before I left office.”

He added that despite pressure from his team to spend the funds, he preserved them to ensure a smooth transition for his successor, emphasizing his belief in the continuity of government. Offering to make the account details public, Obi dared critics to verify his claims, firmly concluding that he would immediately step down from campaigning if any contrary evidence is uncovered.

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