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On the Occasion of the Maiden Convocation of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State Some men occupy positions, but a few occupy a special place in the hearts of those privileged to work with them. Some lead institutions, while others inspire people, shape destinies, and leave footprints that generations will continue to follow. Professor Bala Mohammed Audu belongs to the latter category. As we look forward to October 16, when the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, will celebrate its maiden convocation, I am filled with profound admiration, gratitude, and pride in celebrating a man…

For millions of women, the word “fibroid” is more than a medical diagnosis. It can represent years of pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, abdominal swelling, infertility challenges, emotional distress and, sometimes, the devastating frustration of knowing that effective treatment exists but is financially out of reach. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. Many women have fibroids without significant symptoms, but others experience heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, urinary and bowel symptoms, and reproductive difficulties. Heavy menstrual bleeding itself can substantially affect quality of life and participation in work and everyday activities. …

By Dr Benjamin Oluwatosin Olowojebutu Today, our family celebrates Dr Tunji Olowolafe, an innovator, health enthusiast, philanthropist and newly conferred Honorary Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. For me, this honour is deeply personal. I celebrate him not merely as an accomplished professional, but as a nephew privileged to call him my uncle. When a relative’s life becomes an example, his achievements a source of inspiration and his character a lesson, every recognition he receives becomes a moment of collective pride and thanksgiving. Some people inherit opportunities; others create opportunities for themselves. Exceptional people create opportunities for…

Helpster Charity and Fajip Hospital have begun providing free medical treatment and surgeries for children, pregnant women and other indigent patients identified during outreaches in Majidun, Mile 12 and Makoko communities in Lagos State. The organisations said more than 10 patients were identified during the latest community visits, while about 10 surgeries had been performed within the first two weeks of the partnership. Some of the patients are being treated for malnutrition, bronchopneumonia, hernia, limb deformities and pregnancy-related complications. Speaking during a visit to Fajip Hospital, the founder of Helpster Charity, Nikita Kuzmin, said the team returned to assess patients…

 …as he emerges life patron Chief Promoter of the Oko Opó Widows Foundation, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, has pledged to leverage his professional goodwill, corporate networks and business connections to empower widows in Ogun State and create sustainable economic opportunities for them. Adeyemo made the pledge on Friday at the inauguration of the Ogun State branch of the WAZOBIA Widows Welfare Association. He said the inauguration marked a significant milestone in efforts to protect, empower and uplift widows, describing them as resilient women who form the bedrock of many families. According to him, while the Federal Government continues to demonstrate commitment…

Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Access Bank, has kept mum over the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a customer’s deposits amounting to millions of naira. Platform Times reports that, in the past two days, a viral video has surfaced online showing a lady, whose identity was not disclosed, alleging that she is a customer of Access Bank. The lady, in the viral video, cried out that her deposits with Access Bank had been withdrawn under strange circumstances. According to her, her deposits with Access Bank had been suspiciously withdrawn since October 2025 until her balance dropped from about N3 million to…

In a bid to reward investors and deepen diaspora participation in Ogun State’s property sector, premier property development firm, Pelican-Valley Nigeria Limited, has announced an anniversary promotion offering a 20 per cent discount on select residential plots. The flash sale, tagged as part of activities to celebrate the firm’s 12-year record of zero land litigation, will run from September 11, 2026, to October 11, 2026. Under the promotional exercise, a 450-square-meter plot at the company’s Pelican Brief Estate in Kobape, Abeokuta, originally priced at ₦17.5 million, has been reduced to ₦14 million. The company noted that the offer is strictly…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, has received two of the company’s key diaspora clients at Pelican Brief Estate, Kobape, Abeokuta, in what he described as a significant moment of trust, investment and fulfilment. The clients, identified as Mr. Alawaiye and Mr. Abejide, who visited the site at the weekend, had acquired their properties at the estate three years ago through proxy, relying on Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited to manage the acquisition process and development permits on their behalf while they remained abroad. According to Adeyemo, the clients have now…

A groundbreaking real estate model in Ogun State is catching the attention of both the Nigerian Government and the global diaspora, offering a fresh blueprint to fix the nation’s critical housing deficit. Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, has revealed an ambitious vision to transform Pelican Brief Estate into a national governance case study, proving that private enterprise can systematically boost state revenues and drive structured urban development. A Blueprint for National Governance The Pelican Brief Estate in Kobape is designed to accommodate over 2,500 homes. This single private layout surpasses the total volume of housing built…

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