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The ongoing strike by health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) in Lagos State continues to disrupt healthcare delivery across public hospitals, forcing patients to seek services outside government facilities and placing extra pressure on the available doctors and nurses. PREMIUM TIMES’ visits to major public hospitals across Lagos on Tuesday showed that the strike has reduced manpower, shut down departments and increased pressure on patients and facilities. Although emergency care and clinical consultations are still ongoing in many facilities, the withdrawal of non-clinical health workers has crippled essential services, including administration, pharmacies, laboratories, and medical records. This…

Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu-Adeoye, known for her popular song “Omije Ojumi”, has died. She was 46. The news was confirmed in a family statement posted on Instagram by fellow gospel juju singer Akinola “Alayo Melody Singer” Ayoola on Wednesday. The statement, signed by Olawale Akinnaanu on behalf of the family, disclosed that the Industrial Relations and Personnel Management graduate of the Lagos State University (LASU) died on Monday at a hospital in Lagos. The family did not disclose the cause of her death. “With great sadness, we announce the passing of Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye Omije Ojumi, who passed…

RB Leipzig has landed one of Europe’s most coveted teenage attackers, signing Nigerian sensation Sani Suleman from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín on a five-year deal. The 19-year-old, who will don the number 18 shirt, is now officially part of the Bundesliga club’s long-term blueprint, with a contract running until 30 June 2031. The Leipzig announcement on Tuesday hailed Suleman as “another young attacking option for the future,” underlining the club’s continued focus on nurturing elite talent. “RB Leipzig have secured another young attacking option for the future, with Suleman Sani completing a move from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín,”…

Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called on their colleagues to withdraw the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, made the appeal two days after two other members of the Assembly publicly took the same position, urging restraint and dialogue over the impeachment process. Lawmakers Sylvanus Eyinna Nwankwo and Peter Abbey, broke ranks on Monday and urged their colleagues to handle the dispute with caution and understanding. The lawmakers advocated alternatives to impeachment, hinting…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 23, 2026, for hearing of the application for stay of further proceedings filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against a suit instituted by a faction of the party in the camp of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to the date to allow counsel for plaintiffs, Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, respond to the motion for stay. The Wike-led PDP and its acting National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, alongside Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the factional National Secretary, had filed the suit. The plaintiffs,…

A petroleum-ladden tanker, one motorcycle and other properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by fire in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that the incident occurred at a petroleum station in Saki in Oyo State on Wednesday. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. He said, “Upon arrival, it was discovered that the filling station, a DAF trailer tanker reg. No AAB943YL (Abuja) loaded with 50,000litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) one Bajaj motorcycle and the filling station engulfed by serious flames and thick smoke. “The fire affected the petrol Station, Daf trailer tanker…

Morocco’s forward Soufiane Rahimi is talking tough ahead of the semifinal clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday. The attacker told reporters that though it would be tough game against Nigeria, his country will come out with a win. Rahimi, who made history at the last Olympic Games in Paris by scoring in every match, also talked about his personal journey at the current tournament after missing a penalty in Morocco’s first game against Comoros. Even though there was a setback, the forward talked about how he wants to stay focused and consistent as the competition moves to…

The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Army spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele. Anele said Brigadier General Musa Uba was honoured with the Gallantry Award for displaying exceptional courage and leading troops from the front during…

A 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, has been arrested by the police for allegedly shooting his co-hunter, Femi Oyedepo, to death in Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, said the incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7, at Oretan Ijaiye Area of Moniya, in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state. He stressed that the victim slumped and died immediately. According to the statement, “On January 7, 2026, at about 21:20 hours, Waheed Rasaki, male, 35 years, of Oretan Ijaiye Area, Moniya, reported to Moniya…

The Bunmi Adedayo Foundation has marked a decade of impact in Nigeria’s education sector, announcing fresh targets to empower 10,000 teachers and reach an additional 100,000 learners nationwide, as it reflects on ten years of classroom-focused interventions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Foundation said it was born out of “loss and a clear social reality”, noting that too many Nigerian children were being failed early by weak learning systems, under-supported teachers and limited exposure to life and work skills. “The Foundation was created to respond not with charity alone, but with long-term solutions that strengthen classrooms and the…