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Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) have confirmed partial implementation of their outstanding demands by the government, but insist their ongoing indefinite strike will continue until all issues are fully addressed. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, acknowledging the payment of some salary arrears …

Resident Doctors Call Off Strike, to Resume Work Wednesday

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will begin an indefinite nationwide strike on November 1, 2025, following the Federal Government’s failure to meet its demands. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the decision came after the 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to the government expired. After a …

Resident Doctors Set for Indefinite Strike November 1

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has criticised the seven-day warning strike declared by the Edo State Council of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), describing it as ill-timed, unpatriotic, and wholly unjustified. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo said the strike began while meaningful negotiations …

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off the warning strike it embarked on two days ago, following partial concessions from the Federal Government and assurances to address other outstanding issues. In an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, NARD National President, Dr Osundara Tope Zenith, said the suspension was a gesture of goodwill …

FCT Strike: Patients Suffer as Health Workers Demand Justice

  The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has commemced a seven-day warning strike to demand urgent reforms in the city’s health sector. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) confirmed the strike in a communique signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and other executive members. READ ALSO: Nigeria Is Working Its …

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