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Fortune Eromonsele, Zainab Adewale and Oluwakemi Adelagun Public hospitals across Nigeria have recorded widespread disruptions in healthcare services following the continued nationwide strike by health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). JOHESU commenced the strike over the federal government’s failure to implement the long-delayed adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). On 4 November, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the union issued a 15-day ultimatum to the federal government, accusing it of insensitivity and discrimination in handling the welfare concerns of non-physician health workers despite multiple agreements and presidential assurances. JOHESU said the dispute centres on the government’s…

South Africa began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 campaign on a positive note, winning 2–1 against Angola, while Zambia scored deep into stoppage time to force a 1–1 draw against Mali on Monday. At the Grand Stade de Marrakech, Bafana Bafana made a bright start in their Group B opener. Their early pressure paid off in the 17th minute when Oswin Appollis put South Africa ahead. The winger reacted quickly to a loose ball in the box, beat two defenders with clever movement and calmly finished past goalkeeper Hugo Marques. After the goal, South Africa struggled to…

Popular Abuja-based Political Analyst, Public Affairs Commentator, Master of Ceremonies and writer, Enenche Enenche, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the goodwill Christmas message sent to him and his family, describing it as thoughtful and deeply encouraging. President Tinubu, in the message personally addressed to Enenche, extended warm wishes for the festive season, praying that the spirit of love, kindness and generosity would fill his heart and home. The President also prayed for God’s blessings upon Nigeria, asking for peace, prosperity and progress in the coming year, while urging citizens to embrace the promise of Renewed…

A key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, on Monday disclosed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may become the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria in 2027, if God permits. Momodu insisted that Atiku stands a strong chance of becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027. He spoke while fielding questions from participants of an X Space session titled “Avrilsspace: The Electoral Mathematics for 2027.” Atiku has been contesting for the presidency since 1993, when he stepped down for MKO Abiola under the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Jos, Plateau State. In the 2023 presidential election, Atiku lost to President…

The Edo State Police Command says it arrested 821 suspects for various criminal offences in 2025. DAILY POST reports that the Commissioner  of Police, Monday Agbonika, disclosed this at a press briefing while reeling out the scorecard of the Command in the outgoing year. Agbonika added that in the period under review a total of 377 kidnap victims were rescued by operatives of the Command. He said 39 were arrested for armed robbery, 171 for kidnapping, 117 for murdered, 62 for rape/sexual, 239 for cultism, 36 unlawful possession of firearms and 157 for other offences According to him, 11 stolen vehicles,…

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, has said that their Matchday 18 victory over Warri Wolves was hard-fought.The Umuahia-based club secured a 1-0 win over Warri Wolves at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. Sunday Megwo’s last-minute penalty proved decisive in the game. Amapakabo admitted that his team battled hard to claim the victory. “The game against Warri Wolves was a difficult game for us,” Amapakabo told Abia Warriors media. “Warri Wolves did well by containing my players, we didn’t do well in the offensive but I’m satisfied with the victory.” Abia Warriors moved up to third position on the…

The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced on Monday that the restriction will take effect at 12:01 am Eastern Standard Time in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” According to the statement, Nigeria is among 19 countries affected by the measure. Others include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Cote D’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi,…

No fewer than 821 suspects were arrested for various offences by operatives of the Edo State Police Command in 2025. The state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, stated this on Monday at the command’s year-end security review and measures put in place to guarantee a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration in the state. Agbonika said the arrests cut across major crime categories, including 39 armed robbery suspects, 171 kidnapping suspects, 117 murder suspects, 62 linked to rape and sexual offences, 239 cultism suspects, 36 arrested for unlawful possession of firearms, and 157 others for various offences. He said the…

Ahead of CES 2026 getting underway in early January, Birdfy has announced two new camera-equipped smart bird feeders that can identify and capture visitors in slow motion. The Birdfy Hum Bloom is specifically designed to attract and record hummingbirds using a nectar bulb that mimics flowers they’re naturally attracted to, while the Feeder Vista introduces a 360-degree camera and a bottom-up feeding system that doesn’t obstruct views. Both feeders are expected to be available in Q2 of 2026 but pricing hasn’t been announced.The Birdfy Hum Bloom is built around an 8MP camera that can capture 4K video of hummingbirds at…

Strategy added $747.8 million in net proceeds from the sale of common stock last week to its cash reserves and paused its Bitcoin purchases, as the company rebalances its assets amid the crypto downturn. According to a post by Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, the company’s cash reserves now stand at $2.19 billion, while its crypto stash is at 671,268 Bitcoin (BTC). Source: Michael Saylor A filing with regulators shows Strategy sold 4.535 million shares of its Class A common stock (MSTR) during the Dec. 15-21 period, generating $747.8 million in net proceeds through its at-the-market offering program. The company did…