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  Resident doctors begin strike Monday A seven-day warning strike has been called by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors in response to the kidnapping of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who was taken captive about eight months ago. The NARD President, Dr. Dele Abdullahi, told our correspondent on Sunday that the strike will start at 12 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The decision, according to Abdullahi, was taken at the Emergency National Executive Council meeting. "The strike is starting at midnight today," he declared. It is a warning strike that lasts for seven days and is all-encompassing.  “During the strike, there will be no concessions, and there will be no emergency care.” On December 27, 2023, Popoola, a registrar in the National Eye Centre's Department of Ophthalmology in Kaduna, together with her husband and nephew, went missing. Popoola and her nephew are still being held captive, despite the release of her husband in March. NARD members have ...

  From next year, anybody applying to go to university in Nigeria will have to meet the required age which is 18 - Education Minister Tahir Mamman On "Sunday Politics" on Channels Television, Education Minister Tahir Mamman declared that the Federal Government has implemented a new age policy for secondary school leaving examinations, with the minimum age being 18. Candidates who are underage will no longer be permitted to take the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which are both essential for moving on to higher education.  The National Examinations Council (NECO), which oversees the SSCE, and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), which conducts the WASSCE, are both impacted by the decision. Furthermore, Minister Mamman reaffirmed that the minimum age to take the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)-administered Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be eighteen...

  U.S. Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance says 'cat lady' comment was sarcasm and people 'took it the wrong way Donald Trump's running mate in the 2017 U.S. presidential election, Senator J.D. Vance, responded to the backlash over his prior comments regarding "childless cat ladies" on NBC's "Meet the Press." Vance clarified that his 2021 remark was sarcastic and misinterpreted, saying that the only thing he regretted was the way his words were taken. In the interview, Vance made it clear that his initial goal was to draw attention to the financial obstacles that keep many women from beginning children. He also stated that his administration and Trump's goal is to create more favorable conditions that will support the expansion of families. This justification, meantime, might not satisfy detractors, who include well-known individuals like Oprah Winfrey, who voiced her disapproval of Vance during her speech at the Democratic Nati...

  Shiites have declared war on us - FCT Commissioner of Police says as he mourns slain officers On Sunday, August 25, tensions erupted in the country's capital when a parade by the outlawed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as the Shiites, turned violent. This led to the murders of two police officers and a local merchant at the well-known Wuse Market in Abuja. Benneth Igweh, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, voiced his strong disapproval of the event and emphasized the dire repercussions of the altercation. Igweh called the Shiite group's acts "provocative," particularly the attacks on security personnel that resulted in the critical injuries of two policewomen. In a press conference held at Force Headquarters, Igweh angrily denounced the acts of violence and promised that under his leadership, he would not allow attacks of this nature on police officers. "Their killers will not go unpunished," Igweh declared, reaffirming h...

  NL Scholarship 2024-2025 ( Fully Funded) The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. Are you ready for the chance of a lifetime? Apply for the NL Scholarship! About this scholarship This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship. How to apply The Easiest travel Pathway to Relocate Abroad and how to apply Yourself Application criteria Your nationality is non-EEA. You are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s programme at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions. You meet the specific requirements of the institution of your cho...

  UBC MasterCard Scholarship 2025 in Canada (Fully Funded) The UBC MasterCard Foundation Scholarship 2025 offers fully funded postgraduate opportunities for African students at the University of British Columbia, Canada. This prestigious scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and travel costs, focusing on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to social change.  The Easiest travel Pathway to Relocate Abroad and how to apply Yourself Eligible candidates must be from Sub-Saharan Africa, under 35, and demonstrate financial need and leadership potential. The application deadline is October 31, 2024. The scholarship includes leadership training, mentorship, and community service opportunities. The Easiest travel Pathway to Relocate Abroad and how to apply Yourself For more details and application visit the official page: https://mastercardfdn.scholars.ubc.ca/apply/graduate-admissions-2-2/ Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of Trendeta blog...

  Who is Gus Walz? The 17-year-old son of Tim Walz with learning disorder who stole the spotlight at DNC Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s son, Gus, captured hearts with an emotional display of pride and affection as his father accepted the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago today. Gus's emotional moment Seventeen-year-old Gus, who is neurodivergent and has ADHD, was overcome with emotion as he watched his father take the stage. Are you looking to enter the Nigerian Market with your business and you are looking for business already resident in Nigeria to partner with or represent you? Tears streamed down his face as he leaped from his seat, proudly pointing at his dad and exclaiming, "That's my dad!" The heartfelt moment drew a visibly moved response from the crowd and quickly became a highlight on social media. Netizens praised the Walz family's authenticity and emotional openness Gus’s sister shows support Gus’s sister, Hop...

  Nephew with 10 prior arrests b£@ts aunt to d£@th with broom inside her NYC apartment After losing his cool after an altercation inside his aunt's house on Tuesday, August 20, a crazy nephew beat her to death with a broom.   At approximately 10:30 p.m., Alexander Fleming, 29, and his aunt Juanita Dallas were fighting inside their Jamaica house on 164th Street close to 108th Street when Fleming abruptly struck his aunt in the head with the broom, according to the police. Are you looking to enter the Nigerian Market with your business and you are looking for business already resident in Nigeria to partner with or represent you? After being taken to North Shore University Hospital, Dallas passed away from her wounds, according to the police.   Later that night, Fleming was taken into custody and charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm, assault with intent to inflict bodily harm, and depraved indifference, according to the police. Law enforcement sources claim ...