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Nigerian Govt begs doctors to call off 7-day warning strike

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The Federal Government has appealed to the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, to call off their seven-day warning strike.

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the appeal on Thursday in Kaduna during a visit to the National Eye Centre.

According to Alausa, negotiations are ongoing to ensure the safety of their kidnapped colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola.

“We are on top of the matter and have been on talking terms with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu ,regarding the issue.

“I have spoken with the Commissioner of Police and everyone is working hard to see that she is released,” he said.

The minister said that he had held a meeting on Monday with the leadership of NARD over the situation to convince them to call off the strike because it would worsen the situation.

Alausa added that the kidnappers kept changing their demands every moment but the security agencies were working hard to see that she was safely rescued.

Recall that the members of the association began a seven-day warning strike to push for the rescue of a Kaduna-based doctor, Dr Ganiyat Popoola.

Popoola, a staff of the centre, was kidnapped in December, 2023 and has now spent about nine months in the kidnappers’ den.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the association, National Eye Centre, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed,said the strike was still on.

He said that the medical and dental consultants had joined them in the strike and it was a directive from the national body.

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National Hospital Abuja seeks public’s help to identify unconscious accident victim

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The National Hospital Abuja has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying an unconscious patient.

The middle-aged man was brought unconscious to the hospital’s Trauma ICU on December 21, 2024 by a good Samaritan and has been receiving medical treatment.

The hospital’s spokesperson, Dr. Tayo Haastrup, in a statement on Sunday, December 29, said the patient was reportedly involved in a road traffic accident along Jabi Express Road.

“The management of the hospital is hereby appealing to any member of the public whose relation has not been seen since the aforementioned date to please come to the Trauma ICU of the National Hospital Abuja for identification and further necessary action,” the statement added.

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BBNaija Alumnus Ocee Mbadiwe and Fiancée Celebrate Arrival of Firstborn

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In a joyous Christmas announcement, former Big Brother Naija contestant Ocee Mbadiwe revealed the birth of his first child, a baby girl, with his fiancée. The couple’s newborn arrival coincided perfectly with the holiday season, amplifying the festive spirit with the precious gift of parenthood.

Ocee, who rose to fame during the Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard season, had previously shared the exciting news of his impending fatherhood. Overjoyed by the birth of his daughter, Ocee took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his gratitude, describing the experience as the “most incredible gift imaginable.”

Accompanying his heartfelt post were tender photographs of Ocee, his fiancée, and their adorable newborn daughter. The announcement promptly garnered an outpouring of admiration and congratulations from his followers, who flooded the comment section with warm wishes for the new family.

As the year draws to a close, fans of the couple continue to rejoice in their milestone, extending heartfelt congratulations on the arrival of their precious little one.

Photo source: Instagram

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Yuletide: Edo Dep Gov’s wife settles patients medical bills of over N4m

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The wife of the deputy governor of Edo state, Mrs Osaretin Idahosa, has settled the medical bills of patients at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) to the tune of over N4 Million.

Mrs Idahosa said she was moved by the plight of the patients who are nursing mothers and also to give them sense of belonging in the spirit of the yuletide.

Touched by the story of a particular nursing mother, Amenze Ikponmwosa, who was abandoned by her husband after she gave birth to twins, Mrs Idahosa did not only offset her bill of N1.2 million, she also supported her with a token of money to start a business.

The wife of the deputy governor who was received by management of the hospital, including the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Darlington Obaseki, commended the medical personnel of the teaching hospital for being hospitable to the patients.

She also distributed various gift items to nursing mothers and some elderly for them to celebrate the season.

The Senior Registrar, Paediatrics Department of the hospital, Dr Ogoh Efeturi, while conducting the deputy governor’s wife round the special care baby unit, said some of children weighed between 0.8kg and 1.53kg and would need special care for 26 weeks to balance their health status.

Mrs Idahosa assured the hospital management of the present administration’s commitment to improving the standard of living of the people.

On his part, the UBTH boss commended Mrs Idahosa for her gesture and for deeming it fit to visit without an invitation.

Similarly, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Research and Ethics, Dr Esohe Ogboghodo, said the goodwill demonstrated by the deputy’s wife had rekindle the hope of the women for a better living which is in consonance with a new Edo is rising mantra.

 

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