26 July 2026
Unions

FTHL: NARD Urges Tinubu to Reinstate Sacked Doctors

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has again urged the Federal Government to reinstate five doctors dismissed by the management of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja (FTHL), over alleged union activities. NARD President, Dr Muhammed Suleiman, who addressed journalists in Lokoja, said the doctors were wrongfully sacked between October 2024 and August 2025 under

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Professional Institutes

NARD Slams NUC’s “Doctor” Title for Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, and Optometrists

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) recent decision to elevate the degree titles in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry to “Doctor” status in Nigerian universities. In an official statement signed by its Executive Council, NARD stated that while it supports the professional growth and welfare of

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