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Daud Olatunji Legal experts, nursing, and medical professionals are raising concerns about unregistered auxiliary nurses operating within Nigeria’s healthcare system.  They emphasize that individuals in the healthcare sector must either be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria or be considered unqualified. Quackery, they insist, is a crime in Nigeria’s healthcare system and constitution, and unauthorized individuals should not provide medical or healthcare services without proper training and licensing. Auxiliary nurses, defined as nursing assistants who assist patients with daily activities under the supervision of registered nurses, have come under scrutiny.  The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and…

Daud Olatunji The Ebonyi State Government’s shocking revelation: Six inmates with HIV and nine with tuberculosis have been identified within the confines of the Abakaliki Correctional Centre.  This alarming discovery was disclosed by the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ben Odo, during a media briefing held at the Old Government House in Abakaliki.  This unsettling news comes amid Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, 27 years since Ebonyi State’s inception, and 152 days into Governor Francis Nwifuru’s term. The Abakaliki Correctional Centre, designed to house 387 inmates, currently crams in over 1,336 detainees. During a visit in June, Odo and…

 Daud Olatunji  The Ogun State Police Command has emphatically refuted claims of a kidnapping incident at Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Abeokuta. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Omolola Odutola said this in a statement on Saturday  Odutola said police, after a thorough investigation, have categorically stated that the alleged case of kidnapping is nothing more than a baseless rumor She said that the controversy arose following an online news report that three students of the aforementioned school had been kidnapped on Friday, September 29, 2023. The State Police Command, however, asserts that this report is entirely…

Daud Olatunji   In a landmark ruling that spanned more than eleven hours, the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal convened in Abeokuta, Ogun State, delivered a unanimous verdict on Saturday, affirming Governor Dapo Abiodun as the rightful winner of the March 18 election. Presiding over the tribunal, Justice Hamidu Kunaza pronounced the dismissal of the petition filed against Governor Abiodun by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu. The tribunal’s decision was resolute, deeming Adebutu’s petition as “incompetent, defective, and lacking in merit.” Governor Abiodun had originally secured victory with 276,298 votes, with Ladi Adebutu amassing…

Daud Olatunji The Nigeria Police Force has taken a decisive action in response to recent allegations of misconduct involving senior officers and the mishandling of recovered funds during investigations.  The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Force’s top brass are under scrutiny as the organization commits to conducting a thorough and transparent investigation into these disturbing claims. In a press release issued in Saturday, the Nigeria Police Force addressed the serious allegations made by various media platforms, assuring the public of their commitment to uncovering the truth in this matter.  The Force invites the complainant to step forward and…

Daud Olatunji In a recent development, Anambra State Police apprehends Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Aniebonem, and five individuals, over alleged connections to the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB).  The Anambra State Police Command has made a series of arrests, including a Catholic priest and five others, on suspicion of involvement with the secessionist group, MASSOB.  The arrests occurred during a police raid on the group’s office in Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Local Government Area, and have sparked concerns over citizens’ rights. The spokesperson for MASSOB, Mazi Chris Mocha, disclosed this development on September 29, 2023. …

Daud Olatunji In a stern address at the Passing out Parade of 332 Detective Assistant Course 4 Officers, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulkarim Chukkol, emphasized the agency’s unwavering commitment to integrity and professionalism.  He cautioned the new cadets against corruption and indiscipline, asserting that the EFCC would not tolerate any violations of its code of conduct. Chukkol urged the fresh recruits to remain dedicated to their profession, highlighting the importance of their role in combatting economic and financial crimes, which he described as a vital national service.  He underscored the years it takes to…

Daud Olatunji  The Adeleke Kalejaiye family has issued a passionate plea to Governor Dapo Abiodun, seeking protection for their cherished Palm Trees Plantation in the Ogere-Remo region of Ogun State.  They accuse a group of suspected landgrabbers, led by Prince Adesegun Ogunkoya and others, who allegedly donned military uniforms to forcefully expel workers and destroy palm trees on the plantation. The family’s lawyer, Isaac Bankole of Isaac T. Bankole and Co Chambers, revealed that they have filed petitions, dated September 11, 2023, with various authorities, including the Ogun State Director General of the Bureau of Land and Survey, the Inspector…

…Bankole Vows to Enrich Tradition and Governance Daud Olatunji  In a momentous decision guided by tradition and unity, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Gbadebo, announced the election of a new Apena Egba, with Chief Alani Olayiwola Bankole emerging as the Apena-Elect. The choice came after months of mourning following the passing of the previous Apena and extensive consultations among the kingmakers from Itoku and Iporo. The Alake revealed that the position of Apena Egba holds great significance, as it falls under the category of statutory part 2 chiefs, with responsibilities akin to that of part 2 Obas in the…

… Security Alarm Forces Deployment  Of More  Security  …Confusion Over Possible Zoom  Procedure  Daud Olatunji The political battleground in Ogun State is fraught with tension as both the camps of Governor Dapo Abiodun from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ladi Adebutu, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), anxiously await the tribunal’s verdict. Sources have confirmed that both candidates  had  left the state in anticipation of the judgment.  As of the time of this report,  Adebutu has returned to the state in preparation for the judgment, while Governor Abiodun has yet to make his way back from…