A nurse in her 50s is in critical condition after being attacked by a member of the public at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester, Uk. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. A 37-year-old man was swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called for immediate resolution of the face-off between the management of the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, over N3.1 billion debts.The student body notes that the development, which has led to the disconnection of power supply to the teaching hospital, is not only endangering the lives of patients, but also jeopardizing the training of medical…

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has evoked the Child Rights Act and the Lagos State Policy on Safeguarding and Child Protection against Stella Nwadigbo. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Mrs Nwadigbo, a teacher at Christ Mitots Nursery and Primary School, Ikorodu was captured on camera maltreating three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael. Mrs Nwadigbo in the viral video repeatedly smacked Michael in the face during a lesson, an act the…

Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to inspire Nigeria’s youth by presenting a compelling and transformative 30-year vision for the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on Saturday, Adeyemi emphasized the importance of visionary leadership in fostering sustainable development and changing the nation’s trajectory. “Mr. President needs to come with pictures, 3D of what Nigeria will be like in 30 years’…

President Bola Tinubu has approved strict new conduct guidelines for Nigeria’s military personnel, prohibiting behaviors deemed contrary to the ethics and values of the armed forces. The revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Tinubu on December 16, 2024, explicitly bans homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, body piercing, tattooing, disorderly behavior, and drunkenness. The document, obtained by our correspondent, outlines comprehensive behavioral expectations for military officers,…

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing   January is “divorce month”, according to the marketing departments of family law firms, which traditionally spin the line about spousal Christmas bust-ups leading to new year marriage breakdowns. Is this true? I had a press release from a firm of solicitors claiming that actually it’s March that marks “peak divorce”, according to their analysis of 20 years’ worth of…

Abbas Sani Abbas, the former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after leaving the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The announcement was made during his visit to a prominent APC leader in Kano, where he pledged his allegiance to the ruling party. Hon. Abbas, known for his grassroots mobilization and dedication to community development, explained that his decision to…

Broadcasting staff under Lagos State Government-owned media outlets have issued a strike notice to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signaling their intention to protest. Afolabi Ayantayo, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, confirmed in a statement on Saturday that the strike is scheduled to commence on Monday, January 13, 2025. According to Ayantayo, the strike is driven by the demands of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Radio, Television, Theatre…

The Nasarawa State Judicial Commission has taken disciplinary action against Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Jatau, demoting him from Chief Magistrate II (Grade Level 15) to Senior Magistrate I (Grade Level 14) and stripping him of his magisterial duties.The commission’s decision, conveyed in a letter dated January 6, 2025, stems from Jatau’s handling of the controversial case involving Chioma Okoli and the Nigeria Police Force. The saga began on September 17, 2023,…

For the first time in 2025, the national grid has reportedly collapsed, leading to nationwide power failure. The collapse was said to have occurred on Saturday, barely 10 days into the new year, marking it the 13th time in 13 months. In a confirmation post shared by The Energy Time Podcast, it noted, “National Grid Suffers Major Collapse… First in 2025.” Although they disclosed that restoration work has already begun,…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the welfare of the people of Ekiti State. Oyebanji’s reassurance came after a series of closed-door meetings with top federal government officials in Abuja, including ministers and heads of federal agencies. The governor’s special adviser on media, Yinka Oyebode, disclosed that Oyebanji visited key federal ministries, including Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Works, and Education. These meetings were aimed…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has pledged support to his ex-wife, Queen Naomi Silekunola, facing legal charges after a tragic stampede in Ibadan. The monarch believes that God will ultimately clear her name and vindicate her. No malicious intent, says OoniOba Ogunwusi expressed his confidence that Silekunola had no ill intentions toward the children or other attendees at the event. According to the Ooni, her sole purpose for…