Daily roundup: Wealthy nations poach 20,000 medical professionals from Nigeria, Atiku criticizes Obasanjo, and more leading news

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Top headlines Saturday morning include the alarming exodus of Nigerian health professionals, as at least 20,000 Nigerian doctors and nurses have reportedly left the country for employment abroad

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A dispute has erupted between Wigwe University and some former employees over allegations of arbitrary dismissal, workplace abuse and poor labour practices

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over comments made following the death of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba.

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Rich countries harvest 20,000 Nigerian health workers in one year

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No fewer than 20,966 Nigerian health workers relocated abroad within one year, according to the State of Health of the Nation Report 2025.

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The figure includes thousands of doctors, nurses, midwives and other specialists, with the UK, US, Canada and Saudi Arabia as top destinations.

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Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/rich-countries-harvest-20000-nigerian-health-workers/n

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Wigwe University, ex-workers clash over alleged arbitrary sackings and abuse

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Former employees of Wigwe University have accused the institution of mass dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness.

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Affected staff claim terminations occurred without due process. The university disputes the claims as civil society groups demand an independent investigation.

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Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/wigwe-varsity-ex-workers-clash-over-arbitrary-sacking-abuse-claims/

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Atiku hits back at Obasanjo: Don’t exploit late Na’Abba’s death

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Ex-VP Abubakar has accused ex-President Obasanjo of exploiting the memory of the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, for political purposes.

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Atiku said Obasanjo’s claim that he bribed the late Na’Abba to orchestrate moves to impeach him as president while they were in office amounted to lies and disrespect to the dead.

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Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/atiku-hits-back-at-obasanjo-dont-exploit-ex-speaker-naabbas-death/n

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NELFUND begins payment of June and July upkeep allowances

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has commenced disbursement of June and July upkeep allowances to student beneficiaries.

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NANS confirmed the payments are being processed in batches, urging students to remain patient as backlogs are cleared.

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Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/nelfund-begins-payment-of-june-july-upkeep-allowances/n

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Four police officers arrested over ethnic bias video

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The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four officers captured in a viral video making ethnically insensitive remarks to a motorist.

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The officers are under investigation following widespread public outrage over the incident on the Lagos–Benin Expressway.

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Read the full story below: https://punchng.com/four-officers-arrested-as-ethnic-bias-video-sparks-outrage/n

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