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NUT orders FCT teachers to join JUAC strike Monday

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in the territory to join the ongoing strike action initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee. This strike action is expected to begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. This is contained in a communiqué jointly signed by the union’s State […]

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JOHESU insists on strike despite no-work-no-pay policy

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals has maintained that it will continue its indefinite national strike despite the Federal Government’s implementation of the ‘no work, no pay’ policy. The union made its position known in a memo signed by its National Secretary, Mr Martin Egbanubi, and addressed to presidents, general […]

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Resident doctors suspend January 12 strike after Shettima’s intervention

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned resumption of the ‘Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike’ popularly referred to as TICS 2.0, which was earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12. The suspension was confirmed on Sunday through a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the association, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, following a […]

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Ondo doctors threaten strike over unmet federal agreements

Doctors in Ondo State under the Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, have urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to prevent a breakdown in healthcare delivery across the country. The doctors declared their readiness to join the nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Monday, following the directive of their […]

UNIOSUN resident doctors end strike as Adeleke grants demands
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Sokoto resident doctors back NARD’s indefinite nationwide strike

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, on Friday declared full support for the nationwide indefinite strike announced by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The strike action follows what NARD described as the Federal Government’s failure to honour critical welfare […]

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Ogun resident doctors back nationwide indefinite strike

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has declared its full support for the total and indefinite strike announced by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, which is scheduled to commence at 12:00 midnight on Monday, January 12, 2026. The resident doctors criticised what they described as the insincerity and insensitivity […]

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Resident doctors threaten fresh nationwide strike from Jan 12

Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors across the country have announced plans to resume a nationwide strike from January 12, 2026. The decision was contained in a communique issued after an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting of the association held on January 2, 2026. In the communique, the association described the planned industrial […]

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SSANU threatens indefinite strike over renegotiation failure

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has given the Federal Government up to December 31, 2025, to conclude renegotiation with it, failure which, universities in the country will be shut down indefinitely from January 2026. SSANU also expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity across the country, especially the spike in kidnappings targeting schools […]

Pay hazard allowance in two months, NMA urges FG
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NMA refuses to join strike, commends Enugu gov’s pay

The Nigeria Medical Association says it cannot disrupt health services in Enugu State, following the strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors over increased remuneration. The association also commended Governor Peter Mbah for motivating healthcare workers in the state with improved pay. The Chairman of NMA, Enugu State, Dr. Sunday Okafor, disclosed this during […]

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Senate begs FCT doctors to suspend strike, vows intervention

The Senate Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, FCT chapter, to suspend their ongoing strike. The committee, led by Senator David Jimkuta, held an emergency meeting with the striking doctors and assured them that their grievances would receive urgent attention. Senator Jimkuta disclosed that […]

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Resident doctors suspend strike, direct members to resume work

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its strike action, which it commenced on Friday, 12th September, and directed its members to resume on Sunday, September 14th. The President of the association, Zenith Osunadare, in a message to BusinessDay, said the association decided to suspend the strike action after the federal government met some […]

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NUPENG places members on red alert for nationwide strike

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has announced the resumption of its suspended nationwide industrial action over the breach of resolutions by Dangote Group. In a statement signed by National Executive President, Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, the union expressed its displeasure over Alh Sayyu Aliu Dantata, cousin to Aliko […]