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The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the death of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Folajimi, in the Lakowe area of Ibeju-Lekki. The incident sparked public outrage after it was disclosed that she allegedly died as a result of a private healthcare facility refusing to treat her due to her inability to pay an initial deposit. Lagos State Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi announced on Saturday that a panel has been formed, in partnership with the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), to look into the specifics of Mrs. Folajimi’s death and find any violations of medical care…

Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. Ukachukwu secured 1,455 votes in a contest that lasted through the night and concluded at 4:19 am on Sunday. His closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo, received just 67 votes. Johnbosco Onunkwo got 26, while Edozie Madu scored 8. Twenty-seven votes were declared invalid. The results were announced by the APC returning officer and Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, who described Ukachukwu as “the lion of APC in Anambra State.” Otu declared, “By the power conferred on me as the chief…

The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has mourned the passing of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. PUNCH Online reports that Olunloyo’s death was announced on Sunday by his family, who revealed that he died a few days before his 90th birthday. Paying tribute to the late elder statesman in a post on X.com on Sunday, Adesina described him as one of Nigeria’s best minds. He wrote, “I am saddened by the passing of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo at the age of 89. “He was a revered Nigerian elder statesman and former…

Janet Ogundepo Medical experts have said no hospital or doctor deliberately rejects patients, but rather refers them to specialist hospitals if their cases exceed the capacity of the facility. The clarification follows a recent outcry by a man, Akinbobola Folajimi, who alleged that a hospital refused to treat his pregnant wife, Kemi, despite being in visible distress. In separate interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the physicians explained that hospitals lacking the equipment or personnel to manage a condition would refer patients to better-equipped facilities. They asserted that such referrals should not be misinterpreted as rejection or refusal to provide treatment. The health…

40 mins ago The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted its Anambra governorship primary from April 5 to April 8. Chidi Chidebe, PDP Anambra chairman, confirmed the development in Awka during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. The primary will produce the party’s candidate for the Nov. 8 governorship election. Chidebe said the… 1 day ago An All Progressive Congress (APC) top gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra, Mr. Paul Chukwuma has resigned from the party ahead of its primary election slated for April 5, 2025. Chukwuma disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to the APC…

Soccernet.ng understands that Premier League giants Manchester United have made Nigerian international Victor Osimhen their top striker target ahead of the summer transfer window. According to Turkish journalist Arda Ozkurt, both Arsenal and Manchester United have submitted official offers for the Super Eagles star, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Ozkurt also claims that Barcelona, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring the situation closely and could enter the race for Osimhen’s signature. “If Osimhen wants to stay, Galatasaray are ready to make sacrifices to receive his transfer,” Ozkurt added, in a report shared by Galatasaray Facts on…

A former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Olunloyo, is dead. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday. “The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo was first Rector, Ibadan…

Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has pledged to restore all cultural heritage sites belonging to the people of the state. He made this promise on Saturday during the 38th Lisabi celebration, held at Ake Palace in Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this year’s festival theme is ‘Back to Land; Panacea for Food Sustainability and Youth Empowerment in Egbaland.’ Abiodun identified the tourism sector as a significant avenue to enhance the state’s revenue generation. He described tourism as a tool to preserve and appreciate the people’s culture and traditions. The governor added that his administration would…

Super Eagles talisman, Victor Osimhen, finds himself at the center of a major transfer tussle between Serie A giants, Juventus, and English Premier League clubs, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Nigerian attacker continues to shine in the Super Lig despite his move away from Napoli, which was said to have happened after a fallout between the player and the club’s representatives. Meanwhile, with the summer transfer window fast approaching, Italian heavyweights Juventus reportedly intensify efforts to secure his signature. The Napoli-owned forward, who remains one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers, is also on the radar of Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal…

Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in Washington, New York, Houston, Florida, Colorado and Los Angeles, among other locations. “I am so angry, I’m so mad, all the time, yes. A bunch of privileged, white alleged rapists are controlling our country. It’s not great,” said New York painter Shaina Kesner, 43, joining…