By Omoniyi David

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), AMAC/ACO Regional Headquarters, Abuja, has conducted a free medical outreach for residents of Gbaupe, Gosa, and Barwa villages in the Federal Capital Territory.

The outreach provided free tests for malaria, typhoid, HIV/AIDS, packed cell volume, random blood sugar, and full blood count.

Treatment was administered for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, STIs, gastrointestinal disorders, dental issues, and eye defects.

Corrective eyeglasses were distributed, while severe cases were referred to tertiary hospitals.

In addition to healthcare, the church donated food items including rice, beans, yams, and cooking ingredients to support families in need.

Regional Overseer, Pastor Victor Aboluwade, said the gesture was part of the church’s response to economic hardship, rising inflation, and a struggling healthcare system.

He added that the initiative aligns with the Explosive Evangelism vision of MFM’s General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, to win souls and uplift lives.

Sunday Ajimoko, Head of MFM’s Hospital and Healing Ministry, noted that the outreach was designed to bring immediate relief and lasting impact to rural communities.

Grateful residents commended the church for the timely intervention.

By Patrick Idowu

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the six area council chairmen are scheduled to meet with leaders of major labour unions on Thursday in a bid to resolve the prolonged strike by teachers, council workers, and health personnel in the FCT.

Sources within the unions confirmed to Abuja City Journal that leaders of the FCT chapters of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), and the National Association of Nurses and Health Workers (NANAHW), received official invitations from the minister’s office through the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), state council.

A union leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the invitation: “Yes, a letter was conveyed on Monday inviting the union leaders to a meeting with the Minister and council chairmen to deliberate on the lingering strike.”

Chairman of the FCT wing of the NUT, Comrade Abdullahi Mohammed Shafas, also confirmed the meeting, stating, “It is true, we will be meeting with the Minister and the six area council chairmen on Thursday, but I can’t say much for now until after the meeting.”

The ongoing industrial action, which has lasted over three months, stems from the non-payment of salary arrears and other entitlements by the council chairmen.

The strike has disrupted primary education, healthcare services, and council operations across the FCT.

The situation has drawn growing concern from civil society groups, residents, and traditional leaders, who have called for urgent intervention to restore essential services in the area councils.

By Onilede Titi Faith

Doctors at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, have commenced an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries and poor working conditions.

Under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), the doctors said the decision followed failed attempts to resolve lingering issues with the university management.

Their grievances include delayed salaries, lack of essential medical equipment, and inadequate hospital funding.

President of the association, Dr. Emmanuel Ochai, said the strike was a last resort.

“We have consistently tabled our demands, but there has been no meaningful response. We cannot continue to work under these harsh conditions,” he stated.

The industrial action has disrupted services at the university’s teaching hospital, forcing patients to seek care elsewhere.

Several families described the development as a major blow, especially for those depending on the institution for affordable medical services.

While the university management has yet to issue a formal response, insiders say talks are ongoing to address the doctors’ concerns.