Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

A UK nurse has been suspended for 12 months after a professional panel found she racially and verbally abused a colleague, calling her a “Polish cow,” “stupid old cow,” and an “old woman” during a series of incidents on a London hospital ward. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) ruled that Cynthia Njoku’s conduct amounted to serious misconduct, describing her behaviour as racist, ageist and fundamentally incompatible with the standards expected of a registered nurse. The panel said her actions fell “seriously short” of professional expectations and constituted bullying within the workplace. Njoku denied the allegations, insisting she had only…

Guinea-Bissau descended into political turmoil on Wednesday as soldiers appeared on state television to announce that the military had seized power, accusing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of attempting to manipulate the results of the country’s presidential election. The takeover came amid reports of gunfire, roadblocks and heightened tension across the capital, Bissau. In a broadcast delivered by military spokesperson Diniz N’Tchama, the coup leaders accused the president of orchestrating a plan to destabilise the country by influencing Sunday’s election results. N’Tchama claimed the alleged plot involved national political actors, foreign operatives and a “well-known drug baron,” though he provided no…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Hon. Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, has unveiled a new green agenda aimed at tackling poverty while strengthening environmental protection across Nigeria. Speaking during the meeting with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Minister outlined plans to combat deforestation and leverage carbon credit systems as innovative tools for reducing poverty and protecting vulnerable communities. On Tuesday,  Dr. Doro met with an IOM delegation led by its Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche. The engagement signalled a deepening partnership between the Ministry and the UN migration agency, particularly in joint efforts to…

Nigeria’s new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro, has completed his first two weeks in office with a rapid series of reforms, high level meetings and field engagements, setting a fast pace for the Humanitarian Ministry. Doro, confirmed by the Senate on October 30 and sworn in on November 6, has moved to set a clear agenda for the ministry, modernise internal systems, and build on the achievements of his predecessor, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, in collaboration with international institutions. His early actions come as Nigeria continues to confront widespread poverty, displacement, and insecurity Shortly after…

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United Nations as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to tackle poverty and strengthen humanitarian coordination to the nation’s most vulnerable communities. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, made this known on Tuesday during  the first courtesy visit by a United Nations delegation led by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohammed Malick Fall, at the Minister’s Conference Room, Federal Secretariat, Abuja. Dr. Doro, who recently assumed office, said the current administration remains committed to bold reforms aimed at restoring economic stability while safeguarding vulnerable…

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that suspected bandits attacked a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in the border-town of Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, on Tuesday evening, November 18, 2025. At least two people were killed and one injured in what authorities describe as a “barbaric” assault on worshippers and a frightening reminder of the growing insecurity that has gripped Nigeria’s border communities. According to the police, the attack occurred at about 18:00 hours when gunshots erupted from the outskirts of the town. The DPO for Eruku, alongside police operatives and vigilante collaborators, responded swiftly, causing…

MI5 has issued an ‘espionage alert’ to the UK Parliament amid mounting concerns over Chinese intelligence activities targeting British democratic institutions. The warning, circulated on Tuesday morning by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, reveals that individuals linked to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) have been attempting to build long-term relationships with MPs, parliamentary aides and officials working across the devolved governments. According to the Security Service, the MSS has been covertly using civilian intermediaries to approach political figures through professional networking platforms, particularly LinkedIn. The alert specifically identifies two women Amanda Qiu, chief executive of BR-YR Executive Search, and Shirly…

A man has been rushed to hospital with burn injuries after an explosion tore through the underground car park of a Wimbledon shopping centre in Southwest London on Monday morning, triggering an emergency response. The incident occurred at around 10am and he London Ambulance Service received the first 999 call at 10.06am and immediately dispatched an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast-response car, an incident response officer, and members of the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). A man in his 60s, believed to be the driver of the van, was found suffering from significant burns. He was treated by paramedics at the…

A new chapter has opened in the long-running feud between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, following the release of a scathing text message Fayose sent after Obasanjo attended his 65th birthday celebration in Lagos last week. The message described as an “insulting and abusive ‘Thank You’ note”—was made public on Monday by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, in Abeokuta. In the text, Fayose thanked the 89-year-old former president for honouring his invitation but criticised what he called Obasanjo’s “irresponsible comments” at the event. Read Also:  Ayo Fayose brother chides ex-governor in birthday wish…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has accused the Plateau State government of subjecting citizens to “suffering and injustices,” commending the All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters for maintaining calm and discipline despite what he described as deliberate attempts to frustrate them. Dr. Doro spoke on Friday at a major APC gathering in Jos, where many of newly decamped members from various political parties met with the national Chairmain –  Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. The event, held at an event centre opposite the Solomon Lar Amusement Park, drew party faithful from across the state who converged…