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Quoting data from the General Medical Council, The PUNCH reported exclusively on Tuesday that no fewer than 4,691 Nigerian doctors have relocated to the United Kingdom since May 2023. The report also put the total number of Nigeria-trained doctors currently practising in the UK at about 15,692, making Nigeria one of the largest sources of foreign-trained doctors in Britain, second only to India. “As of May 28, 2025, official records showed that the number of Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK was a little over 11,000. The figure has grown significantly since then,” the report added. This development would not have…

Image Source: Tenor South Africans are slowly realising that petrol stations are not the only place to fill up anymore, and plug-in hybrids are starting to reflect that shift in a way that is finally showing up in the numbers. March marked a record month for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in the country, with 664 units sold, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), the industry group for carmakers. Why it matters: It is a 130% jump from February and comfortably above the previous record set in September 2025. In Q1 2026, South…

Image Source: Tenor South Africans are slowly realising that petrol stations are not the only place to fill up anymore, and plug-in hybrids are starting to reflect that shift in a way that is finally showing up in the numbers. March marked a record month for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in the country, with 664 units sold, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), the industry group for carmakers. Why it matters: It is a 130% jump from February and comfortably above the previous record set in September 2025. In Q1 2026, South…

Nigeria and the African Union Commission have intensified efforts to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation across the continent, following a high-level engagement with the African Ministers’ Council on Water in Abuja. According to a statement on Wednesday by Officer-in-charge of AMCOW at the AU secretariat, Nelson Gomonda, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, received the delegation of the AU led by Harsen Nyambe, Director for Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy at the African Union Commission, and Nelson Gomonda, Officer-in-Charge of the AMCOW Secretariat, alongside other senior officials in his office in Abuja. Other members of…

Crude oil supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s trading arm surged in April 2026, with shipment records indicating that more than 1.03 million metric tonnes, equivalent to about 6.8 million barrels or over 1.08 billion litres, were delivered to the Dangote Oil and Gas Company Limited within the month. An analysis of tanker vessel movements obtained by The PUNCH on Tuesday shows that the deliveries were executed through eight crude cargoes handled by NNPC Trading, reinforcing the state oil firm’s role as a major feedstock supplier to the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote refinery. The shipments, sourced from key Nigerian…

Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress in Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency of Oyo State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest at the party’s secretariat in Ibadan, the state capital, demanding adherence to the existing rotational arrangement. The protesters, who carried placards with inscriptions such as “No Going Back, It’s Akinyele’s Turn,” “Imposition Leads to Failure,” and “It’s Akinyele’s Turn: Let’s Make Peace,” urged the party leadership to respect the zoning agreement in selecting its candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election. Speaking on behalf of the group, Abdul-Akeem Mosafejo, Fausat Ajibade, and Taofeek Kasali called on the APC…

By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has dissolved the Chidi Odinkalu-led Governing Council of the state-owned Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University and approved a new council. The governor appointed Professor Peter Onwualu as Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the university. Onwualu, a Professor of Agricultural Engineering, is currently the Vice-Chancellor of the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, and a former Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council. Other members of the reconstituted council are Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, HRH Igwe Chidiume Oranu, Professor Josephat O. Ogbuagu, and retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Sir Chris…

Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has backed Kelechi Iheanacho for a return to the Super Eagles, citing the striker’s resurgence in form with Celtic despite an injury-disrupted campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish side in the summer, has endured a challenging season due to recurring hamstring problems that have limited his game time. The 29-year-old has nonetheless managed six goals and one assist in 18 appearances for the Hoops. His recent performances have reignited discussions about his place in the national team, particularly after a decisive display in the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren, where…

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed as the Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the 2026 governorship race. Davido made the announcement on X on Tuesday, expressing excitement over his new political role in his uncle’s campaign structure. PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, Davido, and Ademola Adeleke at the PDP Mega Rally in Osogbo, Osun State before the governorship election.Photo: Twitter (OfficialPDPNig) He wrote, “I have been appointed by the Governor of OSUN STATE @AAdeleke_01 and flag bearer of the ACCORD PARTY as HEAD YOUTH…

The Security Council meets in emergency session at 3pm to address the escalating conflict in Ukraine. The open briefing follows a formal request from Kyiv citing a surge in Russian aerial bombardments, including devastating strikes on the city of Dnipro. Ukraine has reported that between late March and mid-April, more than 5,000 drones and missiles were launched, killing dozens of civilians and injuring hundreds more. Follow full meetings coverage below and UN News app users can follow here. Source link