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Gov Otu: Rewriting Cross River’s Healthcare Story With Historic 100% Pay Rise for Doctors

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

By Linus Obogo In the quiet town of Ogoja, where the red earth stretches endlessly beneath the tropical sun and communities rise each morning to the rhythms of resilience and hope, a weary doctor named Dr. Monjok once wrestled with a difficult question: should he remain in public service or...

IMF: Nigeria’s Debt Sustainable, But 50% Of Tax Revenue Goes To Interest Payments

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

IMF says rising debt service costs are limiting Nigeria’s ability to fund health, education and social welfare. International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday stated that although Nigeria’s debt remained sustainable and the country faced no high risk of distress, the federal government’s growing debt service burden was a major concern,...

Alleged move to deregister ADC, others could trigger national crisis, Timi Frank warns

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

….Seeks Trump’s intervention Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over the reported deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties, warning that any attempt to eliminate major opposition platforms could trigger a national crisis and undermine...

Uruguay Snatch Late Draw Against Saudi Arabia in World Cup Opener

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Uruguay’s Maxi Araujo denied Saudi Arabia a memorable opening-match victory with a late equaliser. Uruguay fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their opening Group H match, with Maxi Araujo scoring a late equaliser to deny the Saudis a famous victory. Saudi...

David Mark To ADC Faithful: Don’t Despair, Party Will Be On 2027 Ballot

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

David Mark vows to overturn court ruling, insists ADC remains firmly in contention for the 2027 elections. National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, called on party members, supporters, and candidates not to despair over the judgement delivered by Lifu. Mark, while receiving a delegation of the party’s candidates,...

Peter Obi Warns Against Politicising Nigerian Institutions

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Peter Obi says weakening judicial independence could erode public trust and deter investment in Nigeria. Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of some political parties. Obi warned that actions perceived to weaken the independence of key...

Sowore Rejects Party Deregistration Order, Adebayo Demands Full INEC Independence

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Sowore calls party deregistration ruling undemocratic as Adebayo warns Nigeria’s democratic space is rapidly shrinking. Presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Federal High Court ruling that directed INEC to deregister five political parties. Sowore said on Monday that the judgement was undemocratic and inconsistent...

Atiku Blasts ADC Deregistration Ruling, Calls It Judicial Rascality

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar says court judgment targets opposition and fuels fears of a one-party state. Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the Federal High Court judgement, which ordered INEC to deregister the party, describing it as judicial rascality. In a...

Setting the Record Straight: Senator Seriake Dickson is Presidential Material

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

*But Remains Committed to the Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket By, Dr. Adesusu Maxwell Adodo In the ongoing national conversation about coalition-building and the future of Nigeria’s opposition politics, clarity and context are very important. Recent interpretations of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson’s remarks during his appearance on Charles Aniagolu’s programme on Arise TV...

Tunisia Sack Lamouchi After Heavy World Cup Defeat To Sweden

NewsDeskNgJun 15, 2026June 15, 20260

Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following their crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup match. Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening FIFA World Cup match, the Tunisian Football Federation announced on Monday. The federation confirmed...