Nigerian Nurse Loses Licence in Australia Over Sleeping on Duty…..


A Nigerian nurse has lost her professional licence in Australia after being found guilty of repeatedly sleeping while on duty, putting elderly patients at risk. A disciplinary panel ruled that her actions amounted to professional misconduct, citing concerns over patient safety and care standards. The licence revocation follows investigations into multiple incidents at an aged-care facility.

New Year 2026: First 10 Countries to Welcome the Year, Led by Kiribati

Kiribati was the first country to enter 2026, with Kiritimati Atoll marking the earliest celebrations. Following Kiribati, New Zealand and Australia welcomed the New Year with fireworks and public events. Asian countries including Japan, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Thailand, India, and Pakistan completed the list of the first ten nations to cross into 2026, each observing local traditions, countdowns, and cultural festivities. Time zone differences caused this staggered global celebration, moving from the Pacific westward toward Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

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Anthony Joshua Accident: Why Do Nigerians Love to De-market Nigeria?

Anthony Joshua suffered a ghastly accident today in a rural part of Ogun State, and instead of de-marketing Nigeria, why don't you and I wait for the full details of what occurred to our beloved boxing champion before making dramatic and damaging statements whose veracity we cannot be sure of?

You were not at the scene of the accident. You are relying on videos you see online. You don't know the full details.

But your first instincts are to attack Nigeria and paint the worst possible picture to the outside world, and now headlines from as far away as India and Australia are quoting Nigerian X users and lampooning Nigeria and saying that no first responders came to Mr Joshua's rescue and that the whole scene was emblematic of a failed state.

Just turn on your international news channels and see the horrible things they are saying about Nigeria right now and quoting Nigerian X users!

And sadly, some of the people castigating Nigeriw and our institutions based on hearsay and online chatter claim to be journalists.

It says more about the state of our journalism than our healthcare and emergency response systems.

Well, I made enquiries, and it is not the case that emergency response services let Mr Joshua down. Rather, immediately after the accident, eyewitnesses did not wait for first responders and heroically began assisting Mr Joshua.

Within the very first two minutes, they intervened. Obviously, not being professionals, they would make mistakes and not follow procedure.

The Federal Road Safety Corp arrived within the first few minutes of the accident and met passers-by who were already intervening. The police showed up, and seeing that the crowd had already taken the initiative, what would you have them do?

Before an ambulance could get there, Mr Joshua was already close to a hospital. This is all in the space of minutes, not up to an hour.

The deaths that occurred during the accident, according to preliminary official reports, were not caused by any negligence. The individuals concerned died on the spot, and the official cause is collision trauma from "excessive speed". May God grant fortitude to their families.

How is that the fault of emergency response personnel? I see no blame for Nigeria in this! But I will still wait for the full official statement.

Even in England, when an accident occurs in a rural area, emergency responders take time to arrive. Anywhere from fifteen minutes and above. Please Google it! Most likely more.

Remember Diana, Princess of Wales? She sadly had an accident right in the heart of the metropolitan area of Paris, and it took fifteen minutes for an ambulance to get to her—the most high-profile woman in the world at that time.

And even after the ambulance came, it took them over an hour, precisely 101 minutes, to get her to a hospital.

How long did it take Spanish first responders to get to Diogo Jota's car? That was a big scandal!

Please be patriotic and wait for an official statement before hastily crucifying Nigeria.

Remember how we did the same thing after armed robbers killed the late Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Nigerians libelled the police and the emergency doctors who tried to save her life, only for the truth to come out later, but much irreparable damage had already been done.

Let us not repeat history and claim that it repeated itself
- Reno Omokri

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited in hospital the man who rushed at a terrorist with his bare hands and took away his automatic rifle.

“Ahmed, you are an Australian hero. You risked your life to save others, running toward danger on Bondi Beach and neutralizing the terrorist.

In the darkest times, we see the best qualities of Australians. And that is exactly what we saw on Sunday evening. On behalf of every Australian, I say thank you,” Albanese said.

Australian media report that if Ahmed had not disarmed the gunman, the number of victims in the Sydney attack would have been far higher.

Australia Moves to Tighten Gun Laws After Father and Son Kill 15, Injure Over 40 at Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration

Australia has announced plans to further tighten its gun laws following its deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years, after a father and son opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration near Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The attack killed 15 people, with police later shooting the father dead, bringing the total death toll to 16, while more than 40 others were injured. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as an act of “pure evil” and confirmed that his government would review firearm licensing, ownership limits, and licence duration as the nation mourns and renews debate over gun control.

Bondi Beach Shooting: 12 Killed, 29 Injured In Hanukkah Terror Attack Targeting Jewish Community In Australia, Bomb Found At Scene

At least 12 people have been killed and 29 others injured following a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which authorities have declared a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community during Hanukkah celebrations. The attack occurred along Campbell Parade as over 1,000 festival-goers gathered, plunging the iconic area into chaos. Police confirmed that two gunmen were involved, one of whom was killed at the scene, while another remains in serious condition in hospital. An improvised explosive device was also discovered in a vehicle linked to the attackers, prompting a major security operation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns condemned the attack as an act of antisemitic terrorism and announced a full investigation.

HORRIFIC: Graphic footage shows victims lying on the beach during today’s terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.

Breaking: Two G¥nmen Open F+re at Bondi Chanukkah Event, 10 D+ad in Mass Sho%ting In Australia

A mass sho%ting at a Chanukkah event on Bondi Beach has left 10 people d+ad, including children and a police officer, after two g¥nmen opened fire in what police believe was a planned, targeted att@ck on the Jewish community.

One g¥nman was sh%t d+ad at the scene, while the other was wounded and taken into custody, receiving medical attention. Authorities are continuing to search the area for possible explosives following an unconfirmed report of a device placed under a pedestrian bridge.

Police have described the att@ck as meticulously planned, raising concerns about the safety of public events. Emergency services remain on high alert as investigations continue.

Terror Attack at Bondi Beach During Hanukkah Celebration in Sydney Leaves Multiple Injured, Police Make Arrests

A Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, turned chaotic as gunmen opened fire on the crowd, leaving multiple people injured and some feared dead. Police confirmed that two suspects are in custody, while the operation to secure the area continues. Social media footage shows a bystander confronting and disarming one of the attackers. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area. The attack has sent shockwaves through the city, occurring during the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, celebrated to commemorate the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Australia Becomes First Country to Ban Social Media for Under-16s as Platforms Lock Out Millions

Australia has enacted a historic law banning all children under 16 from using major social media platforms, making it the first country in the world to implement such a sweeping restriction. Beginning at midnight, platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and X were forced to block underage users or face penalties of up to A$49.5 million. The crackdown—described by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as one of the most significant cultural shifts in Australia’s history—has already resulted in hundreds of thousands of accounts being disabled. While the government argues the ban will protect young people’s mental health, critics warn that mandatory age-verification technology amounts to invasive surveillance. Meanwhile, teenagers flooded social media with emotional farewell posts as their accounts went offline.

Australia has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16 as part of efforts to improve online safety

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the measure, contained in the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 will take effect on 10 December 2025

The government explained that the legislation aims to protect minors from risks such as cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content & the addictive effects of social media algorithms.

Under the new law, it will be illegal for anyone under 16 to create or maintain accounts on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, formerly Twitter/ YouTube, Reddit & Kick.

In a post on X on Monday, Albanese emphasized that the move is focused on safeguarding young people. He stated in a press release, “This is about letting kids be kids. It’s also about empowering parents to be able to have those discussions with their children.”

He further wrote, “We’re banning social media for under-16s to keep them safe online.”

NDLEA Nabs Lagos, Onitsha Boutique Owner With 127 Wraps of Cocaine Hidden in Stomach and Underwear.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano for attempting to smuggle 127 wraps of cocaine into Nigeria.

Ejiofor, who reportedly owns boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra State, was intercepted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the suspect was apprehended following credible intelligence. A body scan revealed that he had ingested several pellets of cocaine and concealed more inside his underwear.

“Ejiofor was immediately taken into custody after the scan confirmed he had ingested the drugs. A total of 58 wraps were recovered from his underwear, while another 69 pellets were later excreted in seven rounds, bringing the total to 127 wraps weighing 1.388 kilograms,” the statement said.

In related operations, NDLEA operatives in Lagos intercepted three shipments of illicit drugs bound for the United Kingdom between October 9 and 10. The seizures included 1.74 kg of methamphetamine hidden in glass ceramic blocks, 114 grams of pentazocine, 168 grams of tramadol injections, and 48 grams of tramadol capsules concealed in Vitamin C containers.

The agency also foiled attempts by other drug syndicates to smuggle 2.6 kg of skunk and 422 grams of tapentadol disguised as black soap heading to Turkey, 169 grams of cocaine hidden in women’s handbags destined for Australia, and 568 grams of “Loyd” cannabis concealed in herbal containers en route to the United Arab Emirates.

NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking networks across Nigeria and beyond.

MTV to Shut Down Music Channels After Nearly Four Decades of Broadcasting.

MTV, the world’s first 24-hour music television network, is set to end its long-standing run of non-stop music broadcasting in the UK after nearly 40 years. The network will shut down five of its UK music channels MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live on December 31, according to reports

The decision marks a significant shift in viewing habits, as audiences now primarily watch music videos on YouTube and social media platforms instead of traditional TV. Paramount, MTV’s parent company, has not issued an official statement regarding the closures.

Launched in the US in 1981, MTV revolutionized music entertainment by airing pop videos introduced by “video jockeys” or VJs, who became stars in their own right. The channel delivered iconic moments such as the debut of Michael Jackson’s Thriller video, the 1985 Live Aid concert broadcast, and the creation of the MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV expanded to Europe in 1987, and the UK launched its own channel in 1997 with Three Lions by David Baddiel and Frank Skinner as its first video. The network helped launch the careers of several presenters, including Cat Deeley, Zane Lowe, and Emma Willis, and later moved into original reality programming with shows like Ex On The Beach and Teen Mom UK.

Reports suggest that Paramount will also shut down MTV music channels in other countries such as Australia, Poland, France, and Brazil, as part of a global cost-cutting plan aimed at saving around $500 million (£376 million).

Earlier this year, Paramount also closed its Television Studios division, which produced Jack Ryan and The Spiderwick Chronicles. In the UK, MTV’s original productions like Gonzo and Fresh Out UK were also cancelled.

Despite declining viewership, MTV’s UK music channels still drew modest audiences, with MTV Music reaching 1.3 million viewers and MTV 90s attracting 949,000 in July, according to Barb ratings.

MTV will continue to maintain its presence through social media platforms and Paramount’s streaming service, Paramount+.

Denmark Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s as PM Warns Phones Are ‘Stealing Childhood’

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 15, warning that smartphones and online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.”

Speaking at the opening of the Danish parliament on Tuesday, Frederiksen described the internet age as having “unleashed a monster,” citing alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and attention problems among young people. She said many children are exposed to harmful content online and struggle with reading and focus due to excessive screen time.

While the specific platforms to be affected were not named, the proposal would cover several major social networks. Parents, however, may be allowed to grant permission for children as young as 13 to use social media.

If approved, the ban could take effect as early as next year. Denmark’s move follows similar actions in Australia, which plans to restrict access for under-16s, and Norway, where the government is pushing to raise the minimum age for social media use from 13 to 15 to shield children from “the power of algorithms.”

US Reportedly Revokes Visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Remarks

The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following remarks he made during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York on Friday.

In a post on X, the US State Department said Petro’s “reckless and incendiary actions” prompted the decision. Addressing demonstrators outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, Petro called for the creation of a global armed force to liberate Palestinians, saying it “must be stronger than the United States.”

He went further by urging American soldiers to defy President Donald Trump’s orders: “Do not point your guns at people. Disobey Trump’s orders. Obey the orders of humanity,” he declared in Spanish.

It was unclear if Petro remained in New York afterward, as his office and Colombia’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Trump administration has tightened its stance on pro-Palestinian voices even as countries such as France, Britain, Australia, and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, moves that have strained relations with Israel and Washington.

Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president and a strong critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, had earlier accused Trump of being “complicit in genocide” during his UN General Assembly address. He also called for criminal proceedings against the US over missile strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Britain, Australia, and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of Western foreign policy, triggering swift Israeli anger.

Asian Stocks Mixed After Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Points

Asian markets were choppy on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points but left investors uncertain about the pace of future easing.

The move, the Fed’s first reduction since December, came in response to weakening labor market data despite inflation remaining above the 2% target. Chair Jerome Powell said “labour demand has softened” and job creation is running below levels needed to stabilize unemployment.

The Fed’s forecast showed a split outlook: a slim majority of policymakers anticipate two more cuts, while others see no further action this year. Powell stressed decisions would be made “meeting by meeting.”

U.S. markets ended mixed, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. In Asia, Tokyo gained as a stronger dollar boosted exporters, while Hong Kong and Shanghai fluctuated. Seoul, Taipei, and Jakarta advanced, but Sydney, Singapore, Wellington, and Manila retreated.

Gold held near $3,660 an ounce after hitting a record above $3,707 on Wednesday. Oil prices slipped, with Brent crude down 0.4% to $67.66.

In corporate news, Australian energy firm Santos tumbled nearly 12% after a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s state oil company withdrew a takeover bid.

Key Figures (as of 0230 GMT):

Tokyo (Nikkei 225): +1.1% at 45,277.43

Hong Kong (Hang Seng): –0.4% at 26,813.58

Shanghai Composite: +0.2% at 3,882.18

Euro/dollar: $1.1816 (+0.0005)

Pound/dollar: $1.3622 (–0.0004)

Dollar/yen: ¥147.04 (+0.04)

WTI Crude: –0.5% at $63.73

Brent Crude: –0.4% at $67.66

New York (Dow): +0.6% at 46,018.32 (close)

London (FTSE 100): +0.1% at 9,208.37 (close)

Source: Channels Television

Australian Bank Fires Long-Serving Employee, Replaces Her With AI She Helped Build

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has come under criticism after sacking 65-year-old Kathryn Sullivan, a former teller who had worked at the bank for 25 years, only to replace her with the very AI system she helped train.

Sullivan was made redundant in July after weeks spent scripting and testing responses for “Bumblebee,” the bank’s chatbot, which later took over her role. “I was completely shell-shocked,” she said, adding that she and a colleague felt devalued after years of service.

While acknowledging AI’s potential, Sullivan called for regulations to prevent abuse and protect human jobs. The bank initially ignored her inquiries but later admitted its AI rollout was premature, offering to reinstate the affected workers. Sullivan declined the offer, citing job insecurity.

A man has died on a Sydney beach after being bitten by a suspected "large shark", Australia's New South Wales police have said.

An investigation has been launched after a grandfather mistakenly took home the wrong child from a daycare centre in Sydney, Australia.