Pope Francis spent a quiet night in hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday, a day after confirming that the 88-year-old was in a “critical” condition. The Holy See had announced late on Saturday that the pope, who had been hospitalised since 14 February, suffered a prolonged respiratory attack and required blood transfusions. “The night passed Read More

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In August 2024, the Federal Government approved a 50 per cent subsidy for electricity consumed in public hospitals. Six months after, PUNCH Healthwise investigation shows that delay in implementing the policy is denying patients access to quality healthcare as hospitals struggle to pay crushing energy bills, SODIQ OJUROUNGBE reports When the former Minister of State Read More

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Following the 10th National Assembly’s proposal to establish over 60 new national hospitals and federal medical centres across the country, stakeholders in the health sector have asked the government to focus on funding and refurbishing existing hospitals. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the leading health professionals stated that while having more tertiary hospitals was Read More

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No fewer than four suspected kidnappers have been neutralized by men of Ogun State Police Command in a foiled kidnap attempt. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway while other suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesperson for the state’s Police Command, Omolola Odutola, […] The post Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Tribune Online Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Pope Francis remains in a critical condition after suffering a respiratory attack that required high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday.  The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalised for nine days at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, is alert but not out of danger. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” […] Respiratory attack leaves Pope in a critical condition — Vatican Tribune Online

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Nollywood actor John Amaefule has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke, raising concerns among fans and industry colleagues. Stanley Okereke, a well-known Nollywood producer, shared the news of the actor’s hospitalisation on Instagram on Friday. According to Stanley, the actor had a stroke on the left side of his brain and is currently undergoing treatment […] The post Veteran Actor John Amaefule Hospitalised With Stroke, Seeks Financial Aid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Tribune Online SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach In a remarkable demonstration of community service and social responsibility, the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ibadan Chapter, in collaboration with the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, organized a Free Medical Outreach aimed at providing essential healthcare services to the public. The initiative, which took place in Ibadan, brought together medical professionals, volunteers, […] SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach Tribune Online

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The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation into a case of arson involving cattle herders accused of setting fire to a large cassava farm in Adao Village, near Alabata, Abeokuta, the state capital. CSP Omolola Odutola, a spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed this in a statement to press on Friday. Odutola […] The post N27m Worth Of Cassava Farm Destroyed By Cattle Herders In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State will, on Thursday, deliver the sixth yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper in Lagos. A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the online newspaper, Gabriel Akinadewo, says while Fubara is the Special Guest Speaker, former Governor of Ogun State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, is […] The post Fubara, Daniel, George, Olubolade, Gani Adams, others for Freedom Online Lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Four students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, who were hospitalised after some parts of a classroom block collapsed on Thursday, have been discharged. Saturday PUNCH gathered that only one student, Fatima Adamu, remained under medical care, receiving treatment for spinal shock. Nurses on duty told our correspondent that Adamu was Read More

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Ayobami Ayinla, aka Kopa Respect, is a prankster who posts his videos on social media. With over 235,000 followers on TikTok, he is quite popular for his pranks, where he dresses like a NYSC member and demands services without paying. He speaks with NAOMI CHIMA about his career and other issues What are your educational Read More

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Second Vice President of the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, Prof Christopher Aimakhu, and a renowned professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and the University of Ibadan, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), its causes, symptoms, and the myths surrounding it What exactly is PCOS, Read More

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Members of Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, on Friday disclosed that the Pope is responding to treatment, read more Pope responding to treatment but not yet out of danger – Doctors

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Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has pledged to stay out of trouble after his recent legal confrontation with the Ogun State government. This comes just after the singer was granted bail of ₦2 million in relation to accusations of assaulting government officials at his bar. After being previously listed as wanted, […] The post ‘No More Wahala, Na Money I Dey Look For’ – Portable Reassures Fans After Meeting Bail Conditions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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In a bold move to ensure accountability in the State’s healthcare system, the Sokoto state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Wurno, on Thursday conducted an unscheduled visit to four General Hospitals, only to find several staff absent from their duty posts. The affected hospitals Bodinga, Shagari, Dogon Daji, and Yabo, are now under scrutiny, as Read More

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Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn over a new leaf following his release on bail. A Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted the Zazu crooner a ₦2 million bail on Thursday after he pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, unlawful possession of weapons, Read More

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By Seyi Babalola Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has promised to change his ways. The musician made the pledge on Thursday after being granted N2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta. The Ogun State police command charged the Zazu crooner with allegedly assaulting three officials from the […] The post I’m not looking for trouble anymore – Portable declares after N2m bail appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, a convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, on Thursday, made a passionate plea for mercy before the Lagos State High Court. Through his lawyer, Etudo Emefo, Evans expressed remorse for his past actions, stating that he has undergone a transformation during his time in Kirikiri Maximum Prison. Evans revealed that he has obtained […] The post Convicted Kidnap Kingpin Evans Pleads For Mercy, Offers To Surrender Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Lafarge Africa Plc has trained geoscientists and mining engineers in Ogun State as part of its efforts to improve operational excellence and capacity development in Nigeria’s mining sector. The company said in a statement that it held a three-day capacity-building programme at its Training Centre in Ewekoro, Ogun State, in collaboration with the Ogun State Read More

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An Ogun State Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Isabo area of Abeokuta metropolis, on Thursday, admitted controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as ‘Portable’, to a bail of N2 million. Portable, who was brought to court by the Police, was arraigned on a five count charges bothering on conspiracy to commit felony; unlawful assault on […]

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