Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

A Nigerian-born nurse working in Australia has lost her licence to practise after a tribunal found that she repeatedly slept during night shifts at an aged care facility, exposing elderly residents to serious risk. The nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, 25, had her registration cancelled by the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) following findings of professional misconduct. The ruling, delivered on January 20, was based on incidents that occurred in March 2024 while she was employed at Hardi Aged Care, Guildford, in western Sydney. Ms Okembunachi began work at the facility in February 2024 but was suspended within weeks…

The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has suspended its earlier order restraining the Chief Judge of the state from acting on a request by the State House of Assembly to set up a panel to investigate allegations of misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The court also adjourned indefinitely the hearing of the suit filed by the governor and his deputy, challenging the impeachment process initiated against them by the House of Assembly. Justice Florence Fiberesima had, on January 16, issued an interim injunction barring the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, from…

In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly online, leading urologists are calling on men to prioritize open discussions about sexual health, emphasizing that many common issues are not only treatable but can also serve as early warnings for serious conditions like heart disease. Drawing from recent expert insights, this report highlights five critical facts that doctors wish more men understood, potentially saving lives and improving quality of life. The conversation around men’s sexual well-being has gained urgency, with specialists noting that embarrassment often prevents timely intervention. “Men tend to suffer in silence,” said Dr. Matthew Ziegelmann, a urologist at the…

Members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu Ode on Friday urged the Ogun State Governor, Mr Dapo Abiodun to allow the kingmakers and the Ifa Oracle to determine who becomes the next Awujale of Ijebuland. This is just as the people trooped to the street to protest alleged interference by the governor in the selection process of the next Awujale. The protesters, who carried placards with inscriptions such as “Fusengbuwa says no to imposition,” “Let Ifa oracle determine the next Awujale,” and “Allow the kingmakers to do their job,” marched peacefully from Odo Egbo Roundabout through the Awujale Palace/Itale…

Prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Obinna Cubana, has been congratulated on his appointment as the South East Coordinator of the South East City Boy Movement, an appointment described by stakeholders as well-deserved and timely. In a congratulatory message, Venerable Francis Mountainfly Onuzuruike, founder and leader of the Mountainfly Support Group (MSG), expressed delight at the news, noting that learning of the appointment via social media brought him genuine joy and optimism for the region. According to Onuzuruike, Obinna Cubana’s passion for leadership, proven commitment to community development, and dedication to regional progress make him a fitting choice for the role.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in the Chairman and 37 Commissioners of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, held at the Council Chambers of the State House, marked the formal inauguration of Hulayat Omidiran as Chairman of the Commission, alongside commissioners representing the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Omidiran, 59, succeeds Dr. Muheeba Dankaka. A former two-term member of the House of Representatives, she represented the Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency of Osun State from 2011 to 2019. An indigene of Ikire, Osun State, she holds a Bachelor’s…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday held separate closed-door meetings with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid intensifying political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 general elections. The two governors arrived at the State House at different times, with Mutfwang arriving shortly after 3:00 p.m., while Makinde followed around 3:30 p.m., according to observations by correspondents. Although details of the meetings were not officially disclosed, the engagements are widely viewed as part of ongoing high-level political consultations as key actors recalibrate alliances ahead of the next electoral cycle. Governor Makinde,…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that political appointments after the 2027 general elections will be restricted to party members and loyalists, effectively shutting the door on non-party technocrats. Nentawe made the declaration earlier  this week in Abuja at a political mobilisation event titled “Renewed Hope Promise Kept 2027: Meet and Greet North-West Mobilisation,” organised by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo. According to the APC chairman, governance is inherently political and those entrusted with political appointments must actively defend, promote and mobilise support for the party that brought them…

A high-level delegation of senior United States officials has begun a significant diplomatic mission to Nigeria as part of a broader tour of Africa, the Middle East and Europe, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on security, counterterrorism and economic ties. The delegation is led by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, who will also serve as head of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group,  a newly established platform for coordinating cooperation between Washington and Abuja. According to a State Department statement, while in Nigeria, the delegation will engage directly with Nigerian government officials to discuss protection of vulnerable…

The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) formally takes effect on Thursday, exactly one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to exit the Geneva-based United Nations health agency shortly after returning to office. Under the terms governing membership, the withdrawal followed a mandatory one-year notice period, which has now elapsed, officially ending US participation in the organisation’s programmes and decision-making processes. Reacting to the development, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed regret over the decision and urged Washington to reconsider its stance. For related news from new daily prime: WHO: 63 children among 114 killed…