No progress made to address our demands, strike continues – NARD
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has announced that its nationwide strike will continue, insisting that the government has made no meaningful progress in meeting their demands. The association expressed disappointment that several weeks into the industrial action, none of the issues raised—ranging from improved welfare to better working conditions—have been addressed. According to […]
Abuja resident doctors to join NARD indefinite strike Saturday
Resident doctors working with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have announced they will join the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in an indefinite nationwide strike starting Saturday, November 1, 2025. The decision was confirmed in a letter dated October 30, 2025, and addressed to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The notice was signed by […]
FCT Resident Doctors Begin Warning Strike
Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have started a seven-day warning strike to protest the challenges facing the health sector. The FCT chapter of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the strike in a statement signed by its president, Dr. George Ebong, and other executives. According to the doctors, the healthcare system in […]
Nigerian doctor planning to relocate to the UK slumps and d!es after being on duty for 72-hours
A young resident doctor at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Femi Rotifa, has died after working three days in a row without rest. According to reports, he had been on continuous emergency duty for 72 hours. After retreating to the call room to rest, he suddenly collapsed. Despite efforts by colleagues to revive […]
NARD replies Pastor Poju Oyemade over claim of doctors getting trained on N500,000 throughout their program
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has responded strongly to a statement made by Pastor Poju Oyemade, who claimed that doctors in Nigeria are trained on just N500,000 throughout their studies. In their statement, NARD said this information is not true. They pointed to a published study by Osoba et al. (2021) in the […]
FG Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule on Striking Resident Doctors
In a significant move, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has enforced the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) following their recent nationwide seven-day warning strike. The strike, which began on Monday, was initiated by NARD to protest the ongoing abduction of one of their members, […]
Government Urges Resident Doctors to End Warning Strike
The Federal Government, led by President Tinubu, is calling on the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end their seven-day warning strike. The strike, which began to push for the release of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a doctor from Kaduna who was kidnapped in December 2023, has now reached its seventh day. Dr. Popoola has […]