The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to senior members of the medical profession to intervene as the association warned of a possible return to a nationwide strike. He added that resident doctors should not be blamed if industrial action resumes, having shown restraint while government obligations remained unmet. “It is only fair to state that resident doctors should not be blamed if industrial action resumes, having repeatedly demonstrated patience while government obligations remain unmet,” Ibrahim said. The NARD scribe said resident doctors remained overworked and demoralised, describing them as the backbone of service delivery in Nigeria’s tertiary hospitals. About 11,000 resident doctors across 91 teaching hospitals had withdrawn their services during the strike, disrupting health services nationwide.

However, the succession has since been marred by disagreements, claims and counterclaims, and heightened tension among supporters of the two contenders. The decision was later reversed by the Lagos State Government, which assured residents of adequate security and called for calm. However, a few months later, community members say no concrete steps have been taken to resolve the succession crisis. He urged notable sons and daughters of Epe to rally round the government and relevant agencies to ensure a lasting and credible resolution to the Obaship tussle. Community stakeholders insist that only the Lagos State Government has the authority and moral standing to mediate and deliver a solution that will be widely accepted as fair, just and transparent.

There was panic and confusion over the weekend in the Sango area of Ibadan when fire engulfed a storey residential building at No. 51, Alemuloke Street, destroying six rooms before firefighters brought the blaze under control. On arrival, fire officers discovered that six out of the 12 rooms in the building, located on the upper floor of the storey structure, were already well alight. The firefighting operation was jointly carried out by officers of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency and the Federal Fire Service, Ibadan Command, in a coordinated effort that ensured the situation was quickly brought under control. Reacting to the incident, the Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman, Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Hon.

THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the planned Europe trip by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the wake of a terrorist attack on Zamfara State smacks of a lack of care and empathy for the victims. “What a President!”Recall that President Tinubu departed Lagos on Sunday, December 28, for Europe. “The President will return to the country after the summit.”The Zamfara State Police Command had confirmed an explosion on the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau Road in Maru Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. The Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, said security operatives were responding to the situation and gathering information from the scene. The police spokesman said, “I can confirm that there was a blast in that area, but the incident just happened.

Suspected political thugs on Sunday stripped the Chief Executive Officer of Hosamudia Farm, Don Pedro Obaseki, naked in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In a video circulating online, Obaseki, a cousin of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, was attacked while playing football at Uwa Primary School. The assailants reportedly abducted him and took him to the Oba’s palace, forcing him to kneel at the palace gate. If there is anybody that counts himself as an enemy of the Oba, allow him and see how he will end up.”The chiefs eventually took Obaseki inside the palace despite protests from the thugs. He further called on human rights organisations, civil society groups, and well-meaning Nigerians to speak out against the injustice and gross violation of human rights.

What I can say is that Achraf will play tomorrow,” Regragui said Sunday in Rabat, on the eve of Morocco’s last group game. “Whether he starts or not it will be his first match at the AFCON. Without him, Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game before being held to a 1-1 draw by Mali on Friday. “I think people don’t realise what Achraf brings to our team,” Regragui added. “We have played two games without our best player, our leader and captain, but we have not hidden.

Tambuwal stressed that terrorism should not be viewed through ethnic or religious lenses, describing it as a collective threat to society. He also commended the Federal Government and security agencies for their swift response to the situation, describing it as reassuring to residents. Olawepo-Hashim also cited the mysterious explosion in Offa, Kwara State, as another indication of Nigeria’s fragile internal security and intelligence coordination. According to him, Nigeria’s increasing reliance on external military intervention amounted to a “damning indictment” of the APC government, noting that the country’s internal security architecture remained weak and ineffective. Without urgent internal reforms, improved governance and decisive political leadership, external military interventions will not produce sustainable results,” he said.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 37-year-old ex-convict Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, along with three cargo agents, in connection with the attempted export of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets destined for the United Kingdom. He paid the fine and was subsequently released, returning later to drug trafficking activities, according to Babafemi. In addition to the cocaine arrests, the NDLEA reported other operations across the country. In Lagos, 47-year-old businessman Ignatius Egbochie, also known as Brown, was arrested following a seizure of 26 kilograms of cannabis at Tincan Port. Babafemi said all suspects will face prosecution under Nigerian law, emphasising the agency’s continued focus on dismantling organised drug trafficking networks.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a key influence on his political development while receiving a traditional title in Plateau State. Yilwatda was conferred with the title “Kaeh-rit”, meaning “the good seed of Ampang East”, at a ceremony held on Saturday in Kanke Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Speaking after the event, he described Tinubu as “one of the best politicians you can learn from.”“I’m learning from the best leader, Asiwaju Tinubu. Mr President is one of the best politicians you can learn from, and since adopting me as his son, I’ve learned so much from him,” Yilwatda said. If you see me succeeding, it’s because I’m learning from the very best politician ever produced in Nigeria.

Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Sunday stormed Pindiga town in the Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State and shot two people to death. According to the Gombe State Police Command, the incident occurred at about 3:30 am at the residence of the deceased on Pindiga-Kashere Road. “The Gombe State Police Command strongly condemns this criminal act and assures members of the public that all necessary measures are being taken to bring those responsible to justice. Reiterating his administration’s firm commitment to security, Governor Inuwa Yahaya warned criminals and their collaborators that Gombe State would not serve as a haven for them. He added that security operations would be intensified, intelligence gathering strengthened, and collaboration with communities deepened.

The family of David Darke, who died after being punched outside The Crown Inn, said he had a passion for the outdoors (Picture: Leicestershire Police)A man who died from a head injury six days after being punched outside a village pub was a ‘friend to all’, his family has said. He was re-arrested on suspicion of murder when Mr Darke died on December 27, six days after the assault, and has since been charged. He was described as a ‘strong, active, intelligent and kind person who was a friend to all’, and a ‘devoted family man with a deep passion for life, the outdoors, nature and walking’. The statement added: ‘His life was tragically cut short and he’s now reunited with his loving, caring parents. ‘It is an extremely difficult time for Mr Darke’s family and specialist officers are supporting them.

TV anime One-Punch Man Season 3 will be getting a second cour in 2027, the anime’s production committee announced today following the anime season’s finale. You can check out the One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 announcement visual and trailer below. One day, monsters claiming to be from the Monster Association suddenly appeared, taking a child of the Hero Association executive hostage. Meanwhile, Garou, a “human monster” who was taken by the Monster Association during a battle with the heroes, awakens in the Monster Association hideout. Source: One-Punch Man Anime Official X (formerly Twitter)© ONE, Yusuke Murata / SHUEISHA, Hero Association HQ

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28, 2025. Asked if Putin was committed to peace despite the attacks, Trump said: “He’s very serious.”“I can say that I believe Ukraine has made some very strong attacks also, and I don’t say that negatively. Trump’s advisors have previously floated the idea of offering NATO-like security guarantees to Ukraine, meaning in theory that the alliance’s members would respond militarily if Russia attacks again. At their October meeting, Trump refused Zelensky’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles as Trump again said that Putin was showing positive signs. Trump and Putin are also set to hold another phone call later Sunday.

Sakura Murakami is now the art director (Murakami previously worked on background art for the second season, with Shigemi Ikeda and Yukiko Maruyama previously credited as art directors for the second season). Yuki Hirose is now the director of photography (replacing Yoshio Ōkouchi from the previous season). Masahiro Gotō , Yoshikazu Iwanami , and Makoto Miyazaki all return from the second season as editor, sound director, and music composer, respectively. The second season began with a television special in April 2019, then the first episode premiered one week later. Source: Bandai Namco Filmworks ' YouTube channelDisclosure: Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. (Sunrise) is a non-controlling, minority shareholder in Anime News Network Inc.

Open-source intelligence analysts say a significant number of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles fired into northern Nigeria on December 25 failed to explode, raising questions about both the operation and the reliability of one of Washington’s most widely used precision weapons. Analysts say the shape, components and markings of the debris match those seen in previous incidents involving unexploded Tomahawks. Possible factors raised by analysts include aging stockpiles, technical malfunctions, environmental damage to wiring, or interference such as GPS jamming. During U.S. strikes on Syria in 2017 and 2018, numerous missiles reportedly failed to reach their targets, either being intercepted or veering off course. During the 1991 Gulf War, when the Tomahawk was still relatively new, its real-world performance reportedly lagged behind official claims.