The development reignited conversations about medical errors and patient safety in Nigeria’s health system, particularly within private hospitals.
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The Ogun State Police Command has frowned at the alleged assault of Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, while in police custody. The […]
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has been arrested and allegedly assaulted by the police over dispute with baby mama, actress Ashabi Simple.
He was arrested on Saturday one week after evading arrest.
DAILY POST reports that the musician escaped arrest last week after Ashabi Simple and her siblings reported him to the police for assault.
However a video trending on social media on Sunday evening showed Portable in handcuffs and crying for being allegedly tortured in police custody.
The video has sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians calling the police out for assaulting him.
Police allegedly handcuff, assault Portable in detention over clash with Ashabi Simple [VIDEO]
The Delta State Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbers who specialized in snatching motorcycles from unsuspecting members of the public within Agbor and […]
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Celebrity fashion designer, Toyin Lawani, has called for regulation of the Nigerian health care system.
She made the call in a post on Instagram on Sunday shortly after accusing a popular Lagos-based private hospital, Euracare, of mismanaging her health.
The founder of Tiannah Empire stated that she had complications from a spine surgery in the hospital due to negligence.
Lawani, who alleged that “most of the doctors there are not even permanent doctors”, also accused the hospital of using “international standards to lure clients”.
While advising Nigerians who can afford medical treatments abroad to run for their dear life, Lawani called on the Nigerian government to regulate its health system to save the life of the people.
“Nigeria’s health care system needs regulation. Anybody from abroad can have money and come open hospital in Nigeria as a business & do as they wish.
“But seeing @chimamanda_adichie story today triggered me to speak up so that so many people can be saved.
“Euracare is like a buisness center,
Most of the doctors there are not even permanent doctors. They come perform surgeries and go. if u have health issues in Nigeria if you have your money, run ooooo”, she said.
Lawani’s outburst came after famous author, Chimamanda Adichie, accused
Euracare of negligence over her son’s death.
Nigeria’s healthcare system needs regulation – Toyin Lawani on alleged hospital negligence
Celebrity fashion designer, Toyin Lawani, has called out a Lagos based hospital, Euracare, over alleged complications following a surgery at the facility.
The founder of Tiannah Empire called out the hospital on Sunday in a series of posts on her Instagram page.
Narrating her experience, Lawani stated that she visited the private clinic for “spine surgery” but lost the use of her legs and had lung infection after spending almost N100 million at the hospital.
While threatening to sue the hospital when she’s strong, she wrote “Euracare Hospital your cup is finally full, shebi I told you people I don’t have your time yet. Don’t worry just wait for me. I’m coming.
“You go spend close to 100m for hospital & them go still mismanage your health. They thought I was joking when i said i was going to sue, but i said they should just wait first when I’m stronger i will tell my story, Still suffering the consequences from Euracare right now na another thing u go find go there, na another thing dem go carry put for ur hand.
“Till today i still can’t speak well or walk well. I had complications and started bleeding in my lungs. Had to be taken back into the theatre the next day to reoperate again, before i know i stopped breathing, They had to puncture my lungs and destroyed my vocal cords. When i lost the use of my two legs after i was sent home & i ended up back in that hospital again, I had to call the ent doc in UK. He then told them to operate for the 3rd time to take the tracheotomy tube out from my lungs and see if i can breathe myself,
“Wo after that i was on next flight to uk with my family. When i got here,
the doctors told me i had to do another surgery again & said i had infection in my lungs & they showed me the big lumps. Still in hospital in & out till date due to this. They won’t even care if its their mismanagement, you will still pay.”
DAILY POST reports that Lawani broke her silence after renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, accused the same hospital of negligence that resulted in her son’s death on Wednesday.
Reacting to Chimamanda Adichie’s allegation, the Lagos state government ordered an investigation into the the incident.
The founder noted that the initiative was created in response to long-standing gaps in how women’s health needs are understood, researched and prioritised in policy and investment.
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The Nigeria Police and former Big Brother Naija star, Leo Da Silva have engaged in a public debate over strategies to combat “one chance” menace and individuals reportedly involved in street-level scams and petty crimes across major Nigerian cities.
On Sunday, Leo Da Silva took to X to express frustration with current police deployment strategies, questioning the effectiveness of roadside checkpoints and suggesting that police efforts would be better focused on bus stops, where “one chance” operators are more active.
“Nothing pisses me off than ‘one chance’. It’s like mini kidnapping, mini banditry. Instead of police mounting useless checkpoints to greet us, why not go to bus stops and investigate these one-chance operators and grab all of them??” he tweeted.
The reality TV star’s comments prompted a response from the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who emphasized that enforcement strategies must balance action with protecting citizens from harassment.
“I am sure you would come back to complain of police harassment, profiling and unnecessary delays at the bus stops. There are smarter ways.
“Let us start by making moves for 24/7 CCTV coverage of all bus stops. Just in case you’d ask, it isn’t for us to install, but it’ll help us a great deal,” Hundeyin posted, advocating for technological solutions to improve policing while reducing friction with commuters.
Leo Da Silva later clarified that his main concern was ensuring police manpower is prioritised toward directly tackling criminal activity rather than traditional checkpoints.
“I don’t know what your first sentence means, even if that doesn’t affect me, it’s a valid complaint. Instead of deploying unnecessary checkpoints, why not suggest to the force that one chance operators must be caught.”
“Use that manpower to sort that. Abuja and Lagos, especially,” he wrote, highlighting the specific challenges in Nigeria’s capital cities.
Former BBN star Leo Da Silva debate Police over ‘One Chance’ scams
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