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MDCN inducts 15 Igbinedion Varsity’s medical doctor graduates
A total of 15 newly qualified medical doctors from Igbinedion University, Okada, IOU, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, were inducted into the medical profession on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that the doctors were inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN. Dr Fatima Kyari, the Registrar of MDCN,
MDCN inducts 15 Igbinedion Varsity’s medical doctor graduates
A total of 15 newly qualified medical doctors from Igbinedion University, Okada, IOU, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, were inducted into the medical profession on Thursday.
DAILY POST reports that the doctors were inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN.
Dr Fatima Kyari, the Registrar of MDCN, who conducted the induction, warned the new doctors against unethical practices and professional negligence.
Kyari, who administered the Hippocratic Oath to the inductees, also advised them to take their housemanship training seriously.
The MDCN Registrar, represented by her deputy, Dr Enejo Abdu, cited a case in 2024 where a doctor was jailed for negligence.
In his address, Prof Lawrence Ezemonye, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, emphasised the importance of professionalism and ethical practice in medicine.
Ezemonye noted that the ceremony marked the second stream of the 19th induction and oath-taking exercise, following the first phase in October 2024, where 51 graduates were inducted, bringing the total number to 66 for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor, represented by his deputy, Prof Raphael Adeghe, urged the inductees to uphold the values of discipline, resilience, and continuous learning as they transitioned from academics to real-world medical practice.
“Medicine is a noble profession, heavily regulated and jealously guarded.
“As you begin your journey, you will face challenges such as long hours, high patient volumes, and emotionally demanding cases.
“However, with resilience, mentorship, and professional development, you will thrive,” he said.
In his induction lecture, Prof Moses Momoh, Medical Director of Citi Surgeons, encouraged the doctors to approach their careers with a humanitarian mindset.
Delivering his lecture titled “Medicine as a Vocation”, Momoh stated that success in the profession would not be measured by the millions of naira earned but by the lives they were able to impact.
He, however, appealed to parents to be more patient with the inductees, stressing that the induction marked the beginning of another journey towards specialisation in the field.
MDCN inducts 15 Igbinedion Varsity’s medical doctor graduates
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Nigeria loses 40 meters of land annually to coastal erosion—Minister
Southern Nigeria is losing between 30 to 40 meters of land to coastal erosion every year, a crisis that demands urgent intervention, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The Minister made the revelation in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National
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Southern Nigeria is losing between 30 to 40 meters of land to coastal erosion every year, a crisis that demands urgent intervention, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The Minister made the revelation in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National
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PenCom plans living wage for retired low-income earners
The National Pension Commission has announced plans to ensure a living wage for retired low-income earners, following the Federal Government’s approval of a N758bn pension bond to clear all outstanding liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday after the Quarterly
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The National Pension Commission has announced plans to ensure a living wage for retired low-income earners, following the Federal Government’s approval of a N758bn pension bond to clear all outstanding liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday after the Quarterly
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Rival cultists stone man to death in Bayelsa
A 30 year-old man, Darlington Watson, was on Wednesday evening stoned to death by rival cult members at the Agudama-Epie community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as the ongoing cult war between the Greenlanders and Bobous intensifies. PUNCH Metro gathered on Thursday that Darlington, a member of the Greenlanders cult group, was dragged out
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A 30 year-old man, Darlington Watson, was on Wednesday evening stoned to death by rival cult members at the Agudama-Epie community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as the ongoing cult war between the Greenlanders and Bobous intensifies. PUNCH Metro gathered on Thursday that Darlington, a member of the Greenlanders cult group, was dragged out
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Alleged N90m fraud: Court grants ex-NHIS boss ₦5m bail
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted bail to a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, in the sum of ₦5 million with two sureties. Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu, while delivering the bail terms, stated that the two sureties must provide proof of means of livelihood as
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A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted bail to a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, in the sum of ₦5 million with two sureties. Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu, while delivering the bail terms, stated that the two sureties must provide proof of means of livelihood as
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JUST IN: FCCPC asks MultiChoice to suspend price hike pending investigation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. The consumer watchdog disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Thursday.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. The consumer watchdog disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Thursday.
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NDIC strengthens debt recovery with new legal team
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has engaged new external solicitors to strengthen debt recovery and asset realisation efforts following the liquidation of Heritage Bank. The Managing Director of the NDIC, Bello Hassan, disclosed this in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Deputy Director of the NDIC’s Legal Department, Hajia Ramatu Abdullahi, at a
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has engaged new external solicitors to strengthen debt recovery and asset realisation efforts following the liquidation of Heritage Bank. The Managing Director of the NDIC, Bello Hassan, disclosed this in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Deputy Director of the NDIC’s Legal Department, Hajia Ramatu Abdullahi, at a
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Fish out killers of our compatriot — Nigerians tells South African government
The Nigerian Union South Africa, NUSA, has urged the authorities in the country to arrest the alleged killers of a Nigerian, Anthony Mbonu. DAILY POST reports that Mbonu was killed in Durban City, South Africa. NUSA National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, who made the plea in a statement on Thursday, said the union strongly condemned
Fish out killers of our compatriot — Nigerians tells South African government
The Nigerian Union South Africa, NUSA, has urged the authorities in the country to arrest the alleged killers of a Nigerian, Anthony Mbonu.
DAILY POST reports that Mbonu was killed in Durban City, South Africa.
NUSA National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, who made the plea in a statement on Thursday, said the union strongly condemned the killing.
He stated that the 43-year-old Nigerian was brutally shot and killed on Sunday by two unidentified assailants, leaving his eight-month-pregnant wife and two children in mourning.
Olunloyo described Mbonu’s untimely death as a great loss to the Nigerian community in South Africa, adding that the deceased would be remembered for his contributions and the life he lived.
“NUSA strongly condemns this act of violence against a member of our community.
“We call on the South African authorities to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“NUSA is working closely with local authorities to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and justice is served for Mbonu and his family,” Olunloyo said.
He added that the victim’s remains had been deposited at a mortuary in Durban for further examination, while investigations were ongoing, as the case had been reported to the police.
“At this time, the motive behind this heinous act remains unknown.
“In light of this tragic event, NUSA urges all members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to exercise extreme caution in their daily activities, remain vigilant, and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
“They should also report any suspicious activities to the local authorities immediately, remain law-abiding at all times, and support one another during this difficult period,” he said.
According to Olunloyo, NUSA is committed to supporting the late Mbonu’s family during this challenging time and will provide updates on the case as they become available, NAN reports.
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Gov Yusuf orders probe into civil servants’ unpaid salaries
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warned against the ongoing crisis of salary underpayment and outright non-payment affecting civil servants, denouncing the act as a grave violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust. A statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday, revealed the administration’s resolve to
Gov Yusuf orders probe into civil servants’ unpaid salaries
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warned against the ongoing crisis of salary underpayment and outright non-payment affecting civil servants, denouncing the act as a grave violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust.
A statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday, revealed the administration’s resolve to root out those responsible and hold them accountable.
Governor Yusuf, visibly incensed by reports that some workers have endured months without their rightful earnings, vowed to expose and prosecute all culprits behind the financial injustice.
“This administration will not tolerate any form of injustice against our workers. Anyone found complicit in this reprehensible act will face the full wrath of the law,” he declared.
In a move to tackle the irregularities, Governor Yusuf has set up a powerful investigative committee tasked with identifying the root causes of the discrepancies—be it technical lapses or deliberate financial sabotage.
The committee has been mandated to conduct a sweeping audit of the state’s payroll from October 2024 to February 2025, pinpoint affected workers, quantify the financial losses, and recommend both corrective and punitive measures.
The seven-member team, chaired by Hon. Abdulkadir Abdussalam, Commissioner for Rural & Community Development and former State Accountant General, consists of top government officials and financial experts with deep knowledge of payroll systems. Other members include Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, Special Adviser on Digital Economy; Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics; Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali, Director-General of the Kano State Debt Management Office; Hajiya Zainab Abdulkadir, Director of the Kano State Computer Centre; Aliyu Muhammad Sani, Director of Research & Evaluation at the REPA Directorate under the SSG’s Office, who will serve as Secretary; and Ummulkulthum Ladan Kailani, Senior Assistant Secretary in the Admin. & General Services Directorate, SSG’s Office, who will serve as Co-Secretary.
The committee has been given just seven days to submit a comprehensive report detailing those responsible, the scale of financial malpractice, and concrete recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Reassuring civil servants of his administration’s commitment to justice and transparency, Governor Yusuf made it clear that those exploiting workers would face dire consequences.
“The era of shortchanging our workers is over. This is a government of accountability, and no one will be spared if found guilty,” he warned.
With the committee set to swing into action, expectations are high that this bold intervention will expose entrenched payroll fraud, restore confidence in the state’s wage system, and safeguard the rights of Kano’s workforce.
The committee was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, on behalf of Governor Yusuf.
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Police accept responsibility for fleeing Anambra lawmaker’s killers
The Anambra State Police Command has admitted full responsibility for the escape of two key suspects linked to the brutal murder of a lawmaker, Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was discovered on the Second
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The Anambra State Police Command has admitted full responsibility for the escape of two key suspects linked to the brutal murder of a lawmaker, Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was discovered on the Second
