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According to The PUNCH, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, on Sunday, decried the mass exodus of medical and dental consultants to developed countries.


The association added that the exodus had caused significant disruptions to the Nigerian healthcare ecosystem.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the National President of the association, Dr Victor Makanjuola, who read the communiqué at the end of the National Executive Council meeting of the association, which was held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, noted that the Federal Government had failed to address the implementation of the upward review of the retirement age of health workers, which had further heightened the irreversible damage to the nation’s health security.

Makanjuola noted that the decision of the Federal Government to release a circular on the new hazard allowance was not in line with the earlier agreement reached during negotiations with the association.

He said, “Many recent policies of the government appear to target medical professionals and their practice in Nigeria, which adversely impact on the quality of healthcare delivery in the country. The recently released circular on the review of hazard allowance by the Federal Government is grossly inadequate to address the multiple risks faced by an average health worker in Nigeria and further complicates the near complete erosion of relativity in remuneration that has existed among different health workers.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/check-out-the-number-of-nigerian-health-consultants-who-migrated-in-24-months/

Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works has faulted those criticising Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for visiting Ibrahim Babangida, former Military Head of State for consultation over his 2023 presidential ambition.


Tinubu who visited Minna, the Niger State capital last week had said he met with Babangida and he prayed for him to succeed in his presidential ambition.
However, some Nigerians have faulted Tinubu for hobnobbing with past leaders responsible for the sorry state of the country.

Speaking with DAILY INDEPENDENT, Ogunlewe who described Tinubu’s critics as politically ignorant said the APC leader has a right to consult with anyone that he feels may help him win the presidential election.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/ogunlewe-those-abusing-tinubu-for-consulting-with-ibb-are-politically-ignorant/

Men of the Bayelsa State Vigilante have apprehended a suspected criminal who robbed a victim in Yenagoa, Reports.


It was gathered by , that the vigilante got an information from a pedestrian that some criminals were stealing from an innocent victim identified as Reymond Egbuta, in broad daylight under the bridge of the Swali Market on Saturday evening, January 22.

Immediately the men swung into action and caught the leader of the gang identified as Peter Williams, aged 23, from Delta State, on the spot.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/suspected-criminal-caught-robbing-victim-in-broad-daylight-in-bayelsa/

Chelsea gave their Premier League title hopes a boost after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in Sunday.

Chelsea still in third place on 47 points, are 10 points behind leaders Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United on Saturday.

Two second-half goals, including a brilliant strike from Hakim Ziyech, helped Chelsea beat Spurs for the third time in three weeks.

After a goalless first half, Ziyech scored within two minutes of the restart, superbly curling the ball into the top corner from 20 yards after a fine run from Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Chelsea doubled their lead eight minutes later when defender Thiago Silva headed in from Mason Mount’s excellent free-kick delivery.

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Nigerian singer, Portable has fired back at the Kenyan man who accused him of snatching his girlfriend after he arrived Kenya.


Recall that in a viral video, Portable had showed off a lady on bed with him, and was subsequently called out by the alleged boyfriend of the lady after the video made waves across the internet space.

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Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles are ready to take on any opponent at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, reports Completesports.

Augustine Eguavoen’s charges cruised to the second round in style after winning all their three group games against Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.

The three-time champions will confront the Carthage Eagles of Tunisa in their Round of 16 tie at the Roumde Adija Stadium, Garoua on Sunday.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/troost-ekong-super-eagles-ready-for-any-opponent/

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, on Sunday, met with the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari.


This was disclosed by the Tinubu Support Group on social media.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/tinubu-visits-masari-in-katsina/

Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelino says they can beat Real Madrid in tonight’s Supercopa de Espana final.

Los Rojiblancos face Real Madrid in the final on Sunday evening as they look to retain the trophy they won last year. It will also be Athletic’s fourth final in the space of a year.

“We should be proud of this team,” Marcelino said at a pre-match press conference on Saturday morning. “We’re a team in every sense of the word. Our work is based on that, on showing our potential as a collective.

“That this club, with a different philosophy, and in this globalised football world, can compete in these kinds of matches against the greatest squads in the sport is something that deserves a lot of credit.

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Recently, two notable leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Southwest, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. John Kayode Fayemi had a closed-door meeting where undisclosed issues were discussed.


The meeting, which took place on Wednesday 12th January, however had no third party present and had nothing to do with the presidential ambition or otherwise of either of the two political leaders.
It was a family meeting of minds. It is therefore disingenuous of the spin doctors who were no where near the venue of the meeting to begin to second guess discussions at the meeting.

In a democratic setting like ours with so many issues begging for attention, discussion will go on daily among political leaders at various levels. Political leadership plays an indispensable role in foisting great responsibilities on people, thus both formal and informal discourses cannot be wished away.

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BREAKING NEWS: MARTIAL �
Ralf Rangnick: “Anthony Martial didn’t want to be in the squad, he would have been int he squad normally but he didn’t want to and that was the reason why he didn’t travel with us”. ��� #MUFC

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Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on Nigerians to come out with convincing evidence that national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, is not fit to contest the Presidency in 2023 on health ground.


The Arewa leaders said without such evidence, Tinubu should be allowed to vie for the office.

Spokesman of ACF, Emmanuel Yawe, stated this, yesterday, against the backdrop of the APC stalwart’s declaration that he would run for the country’s top job.

According to the group, Nigeria must be saved the agony of having any President with health challenge to run the country.

“If people have issues or evidence about his (Tinubu) health, let them come out and speak. Let them provide evidence that he is not strong enough to contest for the Presidency or hold the office.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/presidency-acf-demands-medical-evidence-to-stop-tinubu/

Haaland statement on his future

Erling Haaland has clarified the situation on his future during his interview with @viaplayfotball �⤵️

� “Borussia Dortmund are now pushing me to make a decision about things… but I just want to play football. That probably means that I will soon have to get things started”.

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Morocco booked their place into the round of 16 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in Group C on Friday.

Having beaten Ghana 1-0 in their opening match, the Moroccans produce a performance that was impressive in every department bar their finishing as they missed a hatful of chances.

Selim Amallah’s first-half strike looked set to prove the only goal of the game until Zakaria Aboukhlal’s VAR awarded effort a minute from time finally clinched the points.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/afcon-2021-morocco-seal-round-of-16-place-after-win-vs-comoros/

Obiozor pointed that it is only the Southeast that has not had a shot at the presidency since the return of democracy in 1999.


“The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor has revealed what Igbo Presidency in 2023 will achieve.

Obiozor said President of the Southeast extraction will ensure political balance and a sense of belonging to the region.

He spoke yesterday on Channels Politics Today.

Nigeria, he added, must create a political equilibrium that accommodates all the regions.

Obiozor pointed that it is only the Southeast that has not had a shot at the presidency since the return of democracy in 1999.

Speaking on Channels Politics Today, he said the Southeast has qualified candidates who can perform if elected.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/2023-igbo-president-will-ensure-balance-sense-of-belonging-ohanaeze/

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated his commitment to deal decisively with the menace of illegal oil bunkering in Rivers State, IGBERETV reports.


The Governor stated this on Thursday January 13, 2022 as he went to illegal refinery sites in Ikwerre and Emuoha Local Government Areas of Rivers State.


The Governor who was appalled at the level of environmental damage and pollution caused by the refineries explained that although activities concerning crude oil and Petroleum products are in the exclusive list and is the responsibility of the Federal Government, he is compelled to act for the safety of Rivers people as the illegal refineries have constituted a serious health risk to his people.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/wike-visits-illegal-oil-refineries-declares-war-on-operators/

AFCON Ref Rushed To Hospital After Chaotic Scenes?

It has been claimed that the referee in charge of Tunisia’s 1-0 loss to Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday was taken to hospital after he blew for full-time early on two occasions.

Referee Causes Huge Drama In Afcon Showdown

According to a report in NewsIn24, match official Janny Sikazwe was the victim of heatstroke and was taken to hospital after his horror performance in Cameroon on Wednesday.

The top Zambian referee was at the centre of never-seen-before drama when he whistled for full-time twice before the end of the allotted 90 minutes. The full story is explained here.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/afcon-ref-rushed-to-hospital-after-chaotic-scene-between-tunisia-vs-mali/

The South-West chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may isolate Vice President Yemi Osinbajo if he decides to pursue his presiden­tial ambition in 2023 on the party’s platform, Daily Independent has been reliably informed.


One of the leaders, who exclusive­ly spoke with Daily Independent on Wednesday, said it will amount to the “greatest treachery in the history of the South-West” if Osinbajo decides to square up against his benefactor and leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and APC nation­al leader.

Tinubu on Monday informed Pres­ident Muhammadu Buhari of his de­cision to run for the office of President in 2023.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/2023-presidency-south-west-apc-may-ostracise-osinbajo-if-he-contests/

The federal government has listed the agreement reached with Twitter before suspending the ban on the social media giant’s operation in the country.

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had announced that lifting of the ban will be effective from midnight, January 13, 2022.

Some of the agreements reached include legal registration of operations, taxation, and managing prohibited publications in line with Nigerian laws.

The statement read;

“The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) directs me to inform the public that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the lifting of the suspension of Twitter operation in Nigeria effective from 12am tonight, January 13.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/fg-lists-agreement-reached-with-twitter/

According to Cantona, he knows the world cup is a big business venture but World Cups should be awarded to countries with an opportunity to have a lasting impact and grow football among their population, both male and female, but in Qatar, an Islamic state, Cantona believes there is no potential for football growth.




Speaking exclusively to Sportsmail at the Launch of Looking FC, football trips for fans to experience the world and its cities through football communities, Cantona said;

‘To be honest, I don’t really care about the next World Cup, which is not a real World Cup for me. In the last decades, you had a lot of events like the Olympic Games or World Cups in countries that are emerging – like in Russia or China.

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has admitted that the 9th Assembly under his leadership is not perfect and has made some errors.


Lawan, however, noted that the Assembly will correct its errors before the expiration of their tenure.

He spoke on Wednesday when the Senate Press Corps paid a visit to felicitate with him on the occasion of his 63rd birthday in Abuja.

The Senate President said the Senate and by extension the National Assembly remains committed to serving the interest of Nigerians in the discharge of its constitutional duties.

https://trendyblog.com.ng/ahmed-lawan-ninth-assembly-under-me-not-perfect-we-made-some-errors/

Maduka Okoye says the Super Eagles are now totally focused on Saturday’s Group D clash against Sudan, reports Completesports.

The Super Eagles opened their campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a win against the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday.

The West Africans dominated the game with Kelechi Iheanacho firing home the winner on the half hour mark.

The three-time African champions will look to consolidate on the win when they take on the Falcons of Jediane in their second game in the competition.

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