Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ahead of the association’s 37th Scientific Conference, Shettima cited the growing reputation of Nigerian hospitals in providing world-class kidney care.

“There is reverse medical tourism these days fundamentally because of the level of care at some of our hospitals,” he said.

“Recently, 13 patients from the United States came to Nigeria for kidney transplants at Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre because it is much cheaper here, and they receive the same level of expertise available anywhere in the world.”

The Vice President praised the Chief Medical Director of Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, Dr. Olalekan Olatise, for his contributions to kidney care, describing him as “a very decent man who is highly altruistic” in his commitment to medical excellence.

However, Shettima acknowledged the financial burden on patients, many of whom sell their homes or rely on government support to afford transplants.

“While getting a kidney transplant is a significant challenge, life after a transplant presents even more difficulties. Many patients struggle with the cost of post-transplant care, including immunosuppressants, which are essential to maintaining their health,” he said.

Reflecting on his tenure as Governor of Borno State, Shettima highlighted healthcare initiatives he had championed, including a free maternal care programme.

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Dr. Mannir Bature, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

According to Bature, the policy shift was conveyed by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, during a high-level meeting with NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, and key stakeholders in the health sector.

The meeting also included leaders from the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU).

Bature stated that the minister confirmed the government had secured the necessary funds to pay arrears resulting from the adjustment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), with disbursement set to commence soon.

Tinubu also approved the correction of consequential adjustments for both CONMESS and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) arising from the implementation of the new minimum wage, with the process already at an advanced stage.

The NMA spokesperson further revealed that, following an extensive review initiated by the association, the government had also approved the implementation of new tariffs for healthcare service providers.

This decision will benefit members of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners and Nurses (ANPMPN), ensuring better financial remuneration and sustainability for healthcare services nationwide.

Bature quoted Pate as appreciating the patience and collaboration of all stakeholders while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of healthcare workers.

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The baby, a girl named Favour Stephen-Odion was born to the family of Mr Odion Oyinbo and Mrs Chioma Odion at exactly 12.27 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. She weighed 3.6kg,

The first lady also received other babies born at the hospital, including the first baby of the year 2025, Zimchikachim Ejiofor who weighed 3kg, born to the family of Mr Ejiofor Nworie and Mrs Delight at about 7.14 a.m.

Remi gave baby gifts, including post-natal care products and other nutritional supplies, as well as cash gifts to the new horns.

Represented by the wife of the Vice-President, Mrs Nana Shettima, the first lady prayed to God to protect the children, wishing them long life, good health, and prosperity.

She said, “I am here to represent the mother of the nation to welcome the first baby of the year and other children.”

“So, I’m presenting this token and a beautiful package to our dear daughter. I want to wish her well, long life, prosperity, good health.”

“Insha Allah, they (first baby and other babies) are the next generation to take over from us. I wish you all the best. Please take good care of her.”

The First Lady counselled mothers of the newborn babies on exclusive breastfeeding, immunisation, and timely post-natal care. She however presented birth certificates to the first baby of the year and the first baby boy.

Dr Rosemary Nwokorie, the acting Chief Medical Director of Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, while welcoming the First Lady, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for commitment to transforming the nation’s health sector.

Nwokorie also applauded the First Lady and the wife of the Vice-President for initiating various intervention programmes, especially Renewed Hope Initiative toward assisting vulnerable Nigerians, especially women, and children.

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The X user with the handle @Aggie_lawlaah narrated how her sister started contracting on Dec. 1 and was induced two days later when she gave birth.

Her sister’s baby was later struggling to breathe and was taken to the NICU.

Later that evening, the child’s father was called to sign a test form for the baby but the name on the form was a different one and he raised concerns.

She narrated that: “Two days later, on Dec. 5, they were told their baby had died and were given a note without a name on it.

When they got to the hospital morgue and were handed their baby, they noticed that the name plastered on the child’s body was “Adefisan baby”, whereas  their own baby was Okolie.

@Aggie_lawlaah is now calling on authorities to look into the incident, adding that her sister is traumatised because this is her first child.

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On Friday, the appellate court held that the lower court erred in its judgment. The Appeal Court thereafter discharged and acquitted Olaleye.

In October 2023, the special offences and domestic violence court in Lagos convicted Olaleye on a two-count charge of defilement of a child and sexual assault by penetration.

Rahman Oshodi, the judge, had sentenced Olaleye to life imprisonment over rape

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, while commissioning the Koton Karfe Flood Control Project in Kogi State, assured Nigerians of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President for the welfare of Nigerians by taking proactive measures to mitigate occurrences of flood disaster and other related ecological problems through its intervention.

Director, Information and Public Relations, OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement stated that the Flood Control Project is part of Government’s efforts to forestall the recurrence of the 2022 flood with its attendant loss of properties and hardship on the people of Koton Karfe and its environs.

In his words:
“The 2022 floods, which ravaged various parts of the country, including Koton Karfe, resulted in untold human suffering and economic disruption. The repercussions of this disaster were felt far and wide, affecting not only the residents of this community but also disrupting vital routes that connect different regions of our country… It was in the light of these pressing realities that the Federal Government through N-HYPPADEC took decisive action to address the root causes of flooding and mitigate its impact here in Kogi and other states where the Commission operates.

The construction of the Koton Karfe Flood Control Project stands as a testament to Mr. President’s resolve to ameliorate the sufferings of the people it is meant to serve”.

SGF, who was represented by Mr Simon Tyungu, Director, SGF Main Office, commended the commitment of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) for the prompt execution of the project and encourage the Commission to replicate same gesture in other flood-prone communities across the country.

He urged the host community to actively participate in the maintenance and upkeep of this infrastructure to remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring that the flood control measures remain effective and operational.

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Salifu Joel Oyibo expressed gratitude to the Federal Government through its intervention projects which have ameliorated the plights of the good people of Kogi State as the project has brought to an end the recurrent flooding during rainy seasons. He also acknowledged Federal Government’s intervention efforts in addressing ecological problems in Lokoja, Ankpa, Okene, among others.

In his remarks, the Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa said that the Commission through its comprehensive flood control mechanism was able to identify the root cause of the perennial flooding that has been ravaging the community, assuring that the project would put pay to the recurring incidence of flooding in the affected community.

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Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, the executive secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), made this known in a statement released on Sunday by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the Director of Public Affairs for the State Ministry of Health.

Osikomaiya stated that after receiving a tip from a concerned citizen, the LSBTS sealed the facility in coordination with the state Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency.

“Following the tip-off, and after thorough investigations, the enforcement teams of LSBTS and HEFAMAA, during their joint monitoring exercise in the area, visited the facility and confirmed to be true, the unwholesome, unprofessional, and unethical medical practices and conduct of the hospital management,” Osikomaiya said.

She noted that the facility was closed due to violations of the blood transfusion service law, unethical and unprofessional medical practices, and endangering the lives of unknowing patients.

To help the fight against unwholesome blood transfusion, Osikomaiya urged people to report any violations and unwholesome behaviour they observed.

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1. You must own a HND certificate in one of the recognised and approved polytechnics and monotechnics.

2. Visit the admission portal https://admission.topup.nbte.gov.ng and log in if you have already created an account.

3. Supply all your details in relation to your HND and D.O.B which you already have.

4. After creating the account you can move ahead to submit your application.

5. The university’s programs chosen should align with the technical and vocational fields covered by NBTE.

6. After selecting a course of your choice, you will get the option to select which institute you want to study at and there you can see their program fees followed by a button to even view details about the institute on their institutional profile page.

7. After submitting the form you will see the application status under the ‘my applications’ tab and you can go ahead with the submission of the form fees (USD100) to enable the university to start processing your admission.

8. You can further go to the payments tab to download your fees receipt for the application form fee payment.

9. After the university has approved your admission, then you can go to my application and download your admission letter.

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Ijeoma had on Sunday declared her interest to set a Guinness World Record for the longest body massage.

The young lady who had done a total of 50 hours collapsed early hours on Tuesday at the venue of the event in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

The massage session was recorded live on social media before the incident.

As of the time of filing this report, Ijeoma was yet to return to the venue and had stopped the live coverage.

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Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and 25-year-old daughter Sonia stood trial accused of a conspiracy to bring the man to Britain from Lagos for his organ, Daily Dates Nigeria recalls.

At a sentencing hearing on Friday, Ekweremadu was jailed for nine years and eight months, his wife Beatrice was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment while Obeta received a 10-year prison term.

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