There is another good news from the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Umuahia, Abia state as a successful kidney transplant was conducted on a patient. A statement from the Nephrologist, Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu sighted on a Facebook post says this is the 11th successful surgery from the hospital. “We just finished having our 11th kidney transplant surgery right at FMC Umuahia, Abia State.” “We strive continually to sustain this program in our public institution despite the challenges of brain drain, out-of-pocket payment and equipment. And we are succeeding,” he added. He thanked the management for the support. Our clinic days are Tuesdays…
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The popular Zazu Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable is in for another trouble as the Police High Command has indicated that Nigeria Police Force will take all necessary steps to investigate his actions and ensure that he is prosecuted for any criminal activity he may have committed depending on the severity of the offence. This disclosure was made by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Wednesday. The singer seem to have courted trouble with the police where he was seen in a viral video allegedly exhibiting irrational behaviour and hurling insults at Police officers carrying…
The recently appointed Commissioner of Police in Ogun State Frank Mba is now an Assistant Inspector General Of Police, AIG. Mba was promoted along with some other officers in a release just made public by the Police Service Commission, PSC. The statement says the Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu as a Deputy Inspector General of Police and will be representing the South West Geopolitical Zone of the country. DIG Egbetokun will be replacing DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo who retired on March 15th this year. A statement by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani says…
To reduce level of poverty among the vulnerable groups in Lagos State, the Social Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, is advocating for utmost implementation of the social protection policy it passed since 2020 by the Lagos State. This came to the fore during a-two-day review meeting on Wednesday, March 23, geared towards effective mechanism for promoting accountability for the policy in the state. The group noted that not much is being done by the government since it domesticated the policy in the state. To this end, it expressed concerns for vulnerable people in the state. Temidayo Omoju, Senior Program…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the year ending December 31, 2022, achieving an impressive double-digit growth of 24% in gross earnings from NGN765.6 billion reported in the previous year to NGN945.5 billion in 2022. This is despite the persistent challenging macroeconomic environment and headwinds. According to the audited financial results for the 2022 financial year presented to the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, the double-digit growth in gross earnings was driven by a 26% Year-On-Year, YoY, growth in interest income from NGN427.6 billion to N540.2 billion and a 23% YoY growth in non-interest income from NGN309 billion to…
By Dennis Isong A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is a legal document that serves as proof of ownership of a property in Nigeria. It is issued by the state government and serves as evidence that a particular piece of land has been surveyed, assessed, and found to be suitable for the purpose for which it is being used. A Certificate of Occupancy also provides information on the ownership of the land, the purpose of the land, and any encumbrances or restrictions that may be attached to it. Unfortunately, many property owners in Nigeria neglect to obtain a Certificate…
Justice Ramon Oshodi of the sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court, Ikeja on Monday heard how a pastor, Chris Mcdouglas, allegedly defiled a 17-year-old daughter of his church member. Giving evidence on the allegations, a medical doctor, Mrs. Maria Fadaka, gave the findings of her medical examination on forceful and repeated vagina penetration of the survivor to the judge. While being led in evidence by Director of Public Prosecution, Dr. Babajide Martins, the prosecution witness said that the survivor, (name withheld) presented herself for medical examination on May 12, 2020, a week after the last alleged sexual intercourse with the defendant.…
The Lagos State Government has concluded arrangement to file criminal charge against Chrisland High school, Ikeja over the death of Omodesola Whitney Adeniran. This followed the conclusion of investigation and the legal advice on the incident. A statement from the Lagos Ministry of Justice says the Department of Public Prosecution, DPP issued the Legal Advice and came to the conclusion that a prima facie case of involuntary manslaughter and reckless and negligent acts had been established against the school. Also indicted are some members of staff and one of the vendors. It stated that they will be charged to court…
The Office of the Department of Public Prosecution, DPP, is to file charge against Oluwaseun Osinbajo, the driver of the ill-fated Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, bus that collided with train on March 9, 2023 in PWD, Ikeja, Lagos. But his arraignment before the Lagos State High Court will have to wait until he is fully fit to stand trial, having sustained serious injuries during the accident. This is according to the statement from the Lagos State, Director of Public Affairs. According to the statement, a prima facie case of manslaughter and grievous body harm were disclosed against the driver of the…
A convicted Nigerian fugitive, Florence Enwerim Onyegbu, has been extradited to the United States of America, USA, where she is wanted to answer to criminal charges bordering on violation of the U.S. Law involving the offer and payment of illegal remuneration in a health care matter. Her extradition was coordinated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, following a request by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, seeking assistance for her arrest. Investigations by the EFCC revealed that she had changed her name from Florence E. Onyegbu to Janet Boi in an attempt to remain hidden, a statement by the agency spokesperson,…