UBTH Chief Urges Nigerians to Stay Hopeful for New Year
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH's CMD, calls for optimism in 2025, citing faith and institutional resilience. She thanked staff and visited patients during the hospital's carol event.
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH's CMD, calls for optimism in 2025, citing faith and institutional resilience. She thanked staff and visited patients during the hospital's carol event.
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, performs the ancient Ewere rite, praying for divine guidance and breakthroughs for Edo indigenes and all Nigerians ahead of the new year.
Rebecca Joynes, 30, gets 6.5-year sentence and life teaching ban for s3xual offences with two students, one she had a baby with. Shocking breach of trust detailed.
Benin Republic submits official complaint to CAF after a VAR malfunction denied them a crucial penalty in their 1-0 AFCON 2025 defeat to DR Congo. Get the full story and reactions.
Famfa Oil's new hospital aims to stop Nigeria's $7bn medical tourism drain. This private-sector move seeks to retain billions in forex and boost local healthcare.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.
Professor Daniel Nwachukwu is the new VC of Alex Ekwueme Federal University. He vows to tackle infrastructure, funding, and boost global rankings. Read his full agenda.
Ekiti State government dismisses surgeon, suspends team after probe finds kidneys removed without consent. Government to fund victim's transplant. Full story.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant as her pulmonary fibrosis worsens. Read the latest health update and expert analysis on her condition.
Ekiti State Government dismisses surgeon, suspends team over botched kidney procedure. Govt to fund patient's new transplant and care. Full story on the EKSUTH scandal.
The man accused of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read the full story on the investigation and the crucial tip that led police to him.
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrests an elderly man for extorting N45,000 from a patient's relatives. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for corruption.
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education promotes 47 staff to professors, admits over 9,600 students, and injects N11.2bn into Oyo's economy. Read the full story.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf approves the appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University. Discover her academic journey and the impact of this historic decision.
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
A Nigerian lady was left stranded at UNIBEN gate after a friend cancelled promised NYSC accommodation. See her story and how she found help. Read more for details.
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
The Guardian's Ann Godwin wins NMMA Female Reporter and DMOMA Personality of the Year for an investigation that forced government action at UPTH. Read her impactful story.
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.
Benin Republic faces a military coup as soldiers seize state TV, dissolve government, and close borders. Details on the unfolding crisis and regional implications.
In Benin City, artisans preserve centuries-old bronze casting techniques. As Nigeria fights to reclaim looted treasures, the historic Igun Street guild keeps the kingdom's artistic legacy alive against modern challenges.
A University of Benin graduate shares a touching photo comparison from her primary and university graduations, both featuring her supportive parents. Netizens celebrate the family's journey. Read the full story and reactions here.
A Nigerian man shares his firsthand, distressing account of visiting a relative at a hospital, exposing critical issues. Read his full story and witness testimony here.
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, d!ed at Turai Umaru Yar'adua Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused a bank transfer for oxygen. The hospital cites a cash-only policy. Read the full investigation.
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo has welcomed 1,232 new students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ebunola Adejuyigbe urged them to aim for global excellence through dedication and hard work.
Ekiti State Teaching Hospital launches probe after patient accuses doctors of kidney removal. A seven-man panel has ten days to investigate and submit its report. Full details inside.