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By Eniola Amadu A Scottish charity has called for the suspension of a General Practitioner (GP) accused of harassing a rape survivor online. Dr Andrew McFarlane, 61, is facing communications charges after he allegedly used social media to target Ellie Wilson, who was raped by his son Daniel McFarlane in 2017–2018. In a series of posts on X, the GP called Ms Wilson a “manipulative liar,” “slut,” and “hippo.” Dr McFarlane was arrested and charged in August, but despite complaints from Rape Crisis Scotland, he remains free to practise in NHS Highland. The charity said he had caused Ms Wilson…

By Eniola Amadu Only half of the £200m needed to settle the long-delayed pay award for healthcare workers in Northern Ireland has been found, according to Stormont’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. The revelation has cast doubt on earlier claims by First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who said the minister had “found” £100m to help resolve the pay dispute, with the executive agreeing to provide the remaining £100m on Thursday. The delay in finalising this year’s pay deal had pushed nurses and other health workers to consider strike action, amid growing frustration over the failure to align Northern Ireland’s pay awards with…

By Eniola Amadu Top political leaders from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are meeting on Friday for a session of the North-South Ministerial Council (NSMC), an institution designed to foster cooperation between Dublin and Stormont under the Good Friday Agreement. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly are attending alongside Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris. The council meeting comes just a week after the Irish government announced fresh funding for cross-border projects in its 2025 budget, reflecting a continued commitment to joint initiatives between the two jurisdictions. Despite the agenda…

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said the injections will be available in NHS sexual health clinics in the coming months.

By Ismaeel Aleem The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of suffering from “political selective amnesia” following his claim that “nobody can capture the South-East with defections.” The APC’s retort comes amid a wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in the South-East and South-South regions. In a statement issued on Thursday, 16 October 2025, APC Lagos spokesperson Mogaji Seye Oladejo dismissed Obi’s remarks as “long on drama but short on logic,” accusing him of lacking the moral authority to critique defections.…

The leadership reiterated its commitment to transparency and discipline, emphasising that only authorised activities align with the ADC’s vision for Imo State and Nigeria at large.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, has arrived in Kebbi State, accompanied by Engr Ahmad Faruk, Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎ ‎The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), via its Referee Development Committee, has suspended three officials for poor performance. ‎ ‎Referees Mohammed B. Tuta, Ben Japhet, and Ikechukwu Taiwo have been placed on indefinite suspension following controversial decisions in recent league matches. The decision, according to a statement signed by committee secretary Ameenu Mohammed, is part of a broader initiative to restore credibility to match officiating in the NPFL. READ ALSO: NFF hails Nnadozie, Madugu after Ballon d’Or recognition ‎ ‎The most high-profile of the incidents occurred during the Matchday 8 fixture between…

By Eniola Amadu Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that more tax hikes could be on the horizon as she works to stabilise the UK’s public finances ahead of next month’s budget. Speaking to broadcasters in Washington, DC, before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting, Reeves said she was considering “further measures on tax” and spending, emphasising that she would “continue to prioritise economic and fiscal stability.” The remarks come amid expectations that the 26 November budget will include new tax rises following gloomy economic forecasts and a series of reversals on welfare policy. READ ALSO: Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves…

By Eniola Amadu Britain has unveiled a sweeping package of new sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine, targeting the country’s two largest oil firms and its so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers. The latest round of measures — totalling 90 new sanctions — also extends to a major Indian refinery and four Chinese oil terminals accused of helping move Russian crude onto global markets. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the move would deal a major blow to Moscow’s war economy. READ ALSO: Britain under siege? 1,075 migrants storm channel in 24 hours “We are sending a…