Nigerian-Born Nurse Loses Licence For Sleeping During Night Shifts In Australia
A Nigerian-born nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has been deregistered in Australia after a tribunal found that she repeatedly slept while on duty during night shifts at an aged care facility in Sydney. The 25-year-old nurse had her registration cancelled by the…
Senegal revokes Nigerian billionaire, Arthur Eze’s oil license
In a move that highlights the government’s stricter approach to inactive petroleum licenses, Senegalese authorities have revoked offshore exploration rights previously held by Atlas Oranto Petroleum, an oil and gas company owned by Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze. As stated by…
Summit bank meets CBN capital requirement ahead of March 2026 deadline
Summit Bank Limited has announced that it has fully met the new minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), well ahead of the March 2026 deadline. In a press statement issued on Monday, the bank disclosed…
Tinubu posts Ayodele Oke as Ambassador to France, Lateef Are to U.S., Amin Dalhatu to U.K., Usman Suleiman to Turkey
Tinubu posts Ayodele Oke as Ambassador to France, Lateef Are to U.S., Amin Dalhatu to U.K., Usman Suleiman to Turkey President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate. …
Billionaire Larry Ellison Takes Stake in TikTok
A group of investors led by Larry Ellison, a prominent pro-Israel billionaire, is acquiring a significant stake in TikTok’s US operations. The deal raises concerns about potential censorship and bias on the platform, particularly regarding Palestinian voices and content critical…
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang Dumps PDP, Gives Reason
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has dumped the PDP. It was gathered that the governor of Plateau State, northern Nigeria, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated 29th December 2025 and addressed to…
FIRS Becomes Nigeria Revenue Service Ahead of 2026 Tax Reforms
With the passage of the Act, the NRS formally replaces the FIRS as Nigeria’s central revenue authority, expanding its institutional mandate under the country’s comprehensive tax reform programme. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rebranded as the Nigeria…
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
The British heavyweight sustained injuries in a car crash that killed two of his friends. Anthony Joshua holds his gloved fists to his head after a boxing match Authorities believe Anthony Joshua and the others were speeding and had burst…
Chelsea Sack Enzo Maresca With Immediate Effect Amid Rising Internal Tensions
Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have agreed to part company with immediate effect, bringing his time at Stamford Bridge to an abrupt end. While an official statement from the club is expected shortly, sources close to the…
LASTMA sacks five, demotes nine officers over misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has sanctioned 19 of its officers for various acts of misconduct recorded in 2025. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos, saying the sanctions followed disciplinary…