…confrontation during which his wife was assaulted and the doctor arrested. "Against the hospital’s advice that he would require hospitalisation in view of his failing health, officials of the ICPC insisted on returning him into custody. Protests by his personal physician and his wife led to scuffles during which his wi…

…individuals. The command also said three other people were injured and hospitalised in the incident that claimed Oni's life. Speaking with The PUNCH, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said preliminary findings suggested that the incident was cult-related. "The incident happened around 11 pm on…

…Dr. Muzamil Hassan, Consultant Nephrologist at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, highlighted the link between prolonged heat exposure, dehydration and kidney strain. He noted that prevention must become a stronger part of public health conversations, especially for people whose work keeps them outd…

…declining service delivery, and deepening pressures on already overstretched hospitals. The position was made at a press conference held at the Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, University of Ibadan, to formally announce activities marking the 50th Annual General and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physici…

…into former traditional birth attendants who now encourage pregnant women to seek hospital deliveries, contributing to reductions in maternal and neonatal deaths in rural communities. ICFJ President Sharon Moshavi said the awards underscore the important relationship between journalism and Wikipedia. "Journalism and Wi…

…of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos. Speaking, the President of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria, Prof. Udoka Okafor, said the plan to introduce diploma programmes as an entry qualification for physiotherapy…

…lives, while three male adults sustained injuries and were rescued to Abobo General Hospital," the Corps said. It added that preliminary investigation identified a tyre burst as the cause of the fatal crash. The second crash occurred at about 8:05 p.m. on Sunday at Sapade Bridge along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway in Ogu…

…medical student 1. Adaobi was born on April 24, 2003. 2. Adaobi died on July 5 in a hospital in Germany after suffering injuries from the Russian airstrike targeted at Ukrainians. 3. She began her medical studies in 2020 and successfully completed the international academic programmes in 2026. 4. She completed her inte…

…Officer, responded immediately after receiving the report and rushed the victim to hospital for treatment. “Upon receipt of the report, a team of police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Mapo Division, swiftly mobilised to the scene." "The victim was immediately evacuated to the hospital for urgent medic…

…and laboratory scientists stood on the frontlines in isolation centres and public hospitals across the country. "During elections, disease outbreaks and humanitarian emergencies, corps members have repeatedly proven that the NYSC is a national emergency asset, not just a youth programme," it added. The coalition also d…

…had continued to drive Lagos' development. He thanked the Lagos State Government for its hospitality and expressed confidence in the President's vision for Nigeria. Also speaking, the Chairman of the APC in Akwa Ibom, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, described Lagos as a model for other states, saying its remarkable transformat…

…Government Area, who are receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. Expressing gratitude over their safe release, the governor announced that the state government would cover the full cost of their medical treatment, rehabilitation and psychological support to aid their rec…

…visited the victims of the Eda Oniyo kidnapping at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, where they are receiving medical attention following their release from captivity after about 66 days. The victims, comprising women and children, regained their freedom in the early hours of Saturday after they…

…country's six geopolitical zones. These include the construction and rehabilitation of hospitals, schools, community town halls, laboratories and roads, as well as the provision of solar lighting systems, boreholes and Information and Communications Technology facilities. "These projects are designed to complement exis…

By Dayo Johnson AKURE - The management of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), has vowed to prosecute any staff found involved in an alleged employment racketeering scheme linked to the hospital. In a statement issued by the hospital’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Tope Fayehun, the m…

…inaugurated a Clinical Trial Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, to strengthen clinical research, innovation and evidence-based healthcare in Nigeria. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday by the hospital's Head of Public Relations and Protocol Unit, Us…

…renewable work permits and legal residency, allowing them to work across sectors such as hospitality, tourism, agriculture and other service industries. GhanaGhana introduced visa-free entry for all African citizens from May 25, 2026.Under the new policy, Nigerians can travel to Ghana without obtaining a traditional vi…

Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly been hospitalised following a road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos State. The crash, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, involved the vehicle conveying Sam Larry and a trailer. Reports indicate that the vehicle…

…gave him a herbal concoction. By morning, he had become very weak. "I rushed him to the hospital. The matron attended to him and administered first aid. When the doctor arrived, they diagnosed measles, prescribed treatment and discharged us after stabilising him. "But later that same night, the fever returned, even wor…

…commitment to creating premium consumer experiences that merge music, lifestyle and hospitality. "TRACE Live continues to provide an environment where music, entertainment and social experiences come together naturally. This partnership aligns with our focus on engaging consumers through premium experiences that reflec…

…to treatment. Seeing her son's state, the bereaved mother quickly carried him to the hospital, but as she went, she remembered that she had no money to pay for the treatment. "Last year during the rainy season, my two-year-old son Ibrahim died of malaria. He fell ill all of a sudden, and there was very little I could d…

…are now homeless; more than 16,000 Venezuelans have lost their residences in the quakes. Hospitals are stretched, with experts warning of the risk of disease outbreaks. For Víctor Colivert, the most important thing is staying by the side of his nephew's body, recovered from a building's wreckage and now in a black body…

…Oniyo kidnap victims, has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, to provide comprehensive medical screening and treatment for the victims. The governor, according to a statement in Ado Ekiti by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Saturday, also in…

…and the Ekiti State Government. “The rescued victims have since been taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment to ascertain their health condition and ensure they receive adequate medical care. “The Commissioner of Police, CP FALADE ADEGOROYE MICHEAL, commends the dedication, professionalism, and syne…

…freed victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, at the expense of the state government. The victims, released in the early hours of Saturday, were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, when gunmen invaded the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, a border community bet…