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Nigerian Doctor Caught Pants Down With Patient In Hospital Toilet
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A Nigerian doctor in the United Kingdom, UK, Ewere Onyikpe, accused of having s3x with a patient in a hospital’s toilet cubicle, has been suspended for an additional six months.
According to a report by Premium Times, Onyikpe is said to have begun a s3xual relationship with the woman while employed as a locum registrar at the Whittington Hospital, London.
The online newspaper earlier reported in 2023 how the Medical Practitioners Tribunal of the General Medical Council (MPT of the GMC) – a medical regulatory body in the UK, imposed a sanction of a six-month suspension on the suspect’s practising licence after he was found guilty by an investigative tribunal.
Having completed the six-month suspension, the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) appealed against the MPT’s decision before a UK court on the ground that it failed to take into account the vulnerability of the patient within the allegation.
However, a tribunal hearing in February reconsidered the case. It determined that Mr Onyekpe’s registration should be suspended for 12 months having been found guilty of misconduct which was later reduced to six months to reflect the suspension already served.
The details of the case and decisions of the tribunal chaired by Tanveer Rakhim are highlighted in a 61-page document exclusively obtained by PREMIUM TIMES after the hearing held from 12 February to 29 February.
How it happened
The tribunal heard that the suspect, a Nigerian-born medical doctor, examined the patient after she was brought to the Whittington Hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department by ambulance on 5 June 2020.
He made a diagnosis of sciatica and prescribed pain-killing medication for her and had an “intimate examination” which was considered to be appropriate.
It was Mr Onyekpe’s “unchallenged evidence” that before the patient left the hospital, she gave him her telephone number on a piece of paper saying ‘in case you want to be friends or anything’.
Mr Onyikpe allegedly sent the patient a WhatsApp message an hour after she was discharged from A&E and the pair exchanged messages over the coming days.
On 10 June, she was brought back to Whittington’s emergency department where she exchanged messages with the doctor for three-and-a-half hours which became “personal and highly s3xualised.”
The pair allegedly had consensual sexual intercourse in the hospital’s toilet cubicle that same day, the tribunal heard. The next day, Mr Onyekpe went to the patient’s home and again had consensual s3x with her.
The tribunal further heard that the pair continued to exchange sexual messages, interspersed with medical advice from Mr Onyekpe, until 24 July 2020.
On 3 August 2020, Mr Onyekpe was arrested on suspicion of raping the patient but the police released him without charge, after which GMC found out about the facts of his arrest.
Demands for erasure from medical records
The representative of the medical regulatory body, Rosalind Emsley-Smith, submitted at the tribunal that the appropriate and proportionate sanction in this case was one of erasure.
Ms Emsley-Smith stated that Mr Onyekpe had admitted the majority of the allegations he faced before the tribunal and the totality of the allegations he had faced before a previous tribunal.
About the aggravating factors of the case, Ms Emsley-Smith submitted that Mr Onyekpe used his position as a doctor to pursue a sexual and improper emotional relationship with the “vulnerable” patient.
Ms Emsley-Smith submitted that the only way to remedy the damage to the reputation of the profession, which she said had occurred as a consequence of Mr Onyekpe’s decisions and conduct, would be to erase his name from the medical register.
However, in his defence, the doctor’s representative, James Counsell, submitted that Mr Onykpe accepts responsibility for his misconduct, reminding the tribunal that it occurred nearly four years ago.
Mr Counsell submitted that Mr Onykpe has always acknowledged that “his behaviour transgressed professional boundaries and that he had let everybody down, including himself, his family and his colleagues.”
He stated that Mr Onyekpe was a family man with a supportive wife and referred to the various testimonials that spoke of him as a man with integrity.
Mr Counsell stated that the GMC accepted that the relationship was entirely consensual. He referred to the rape allegation and Mr Onyekpe’s arrest in the presence of his wife, as well as the investigation by the GMC and the Trust, and how he cooperated with the entire process.
After the submissions, the tribunal concluded that Mr Onykpe’s conduct, spanning seven weeks, demonstrated a failure to prioritise the care of the patient, “who was vulnerable at all material times.”
Tribunal’s decision, conclusion
The tribunal concluded that the misconduct was adequately addressed with the substantive suspension, adding that it is not necessary to impose an immediate order of suspension on Mr Onyekpe’s registration.
“This means that Mr Onykpe’s registration will be suspended from the medical register 28 days from the date on which written notification of this decision is deemed to have been served unless he lodges an appeal,” the tribunal noted.
“If Mr Onykpe does lodge an appeal he will remain free to practice unrestricted until the outcome of any appeal is known.
“For the same reasons, the tribunal also determined to revoke the interim order of conditions with immediate.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as alleged off-budget public expenditure amounting to about ₦8.8 trillion, following findings contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation on Nigeria.
In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, Atiku said a Reuters report published on July 1, 2026, quoting the IMF, indicated that public expenditures equivalent to about 2 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) were not captured in recent official budgets.
According to him, the alleged omission translates to approximately ₦8.8 trillion, which he claimed was spent outside Nigeria’s statutory budgetary framework.
The former presidential candidate described the development as “the most consequential act of fiscal impunity in Nigeria’s recent democratic history,” urging Nigerians, the media, civil society organisations, the National Assembly and other democratic institutions to demand accountability.
Atiku alleged that the unrecorded expenditures arose from large-scale government projects executed outside the official budget, arguing that such spending bypassed legislative oversight, procurement regulations and scrutiny by the Auditor-General.
He further claimed that the alleged practice mirrored what he described as an off-budget revenue management model previously operated in Lagos State, alleging that it had now been replicated at the federal level.
The former vice president also alleged that about ₦800 billion had been unlawfully deducted from statutory allocations due to state governments, claiming the funds were diverted without constitutional or legislative approval.
According to him, the combined value of the alleged off-budget expenditures and deductions from state allocations suggested the creation of a political war chest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Atiku further linked the allegations to the recent controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing both issues as evidence of what he termed a pattern of fiscal opacity.
He argued that while Nigerians had been subjected to economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate adjustments and high interest rates, significant public funds were allegedly being spent outside official budgetary processes.
The former vice president maintained that greater fiscal transparency could have provided resources to stimulate economic growth, support businesses, create jobs and stabilise the economy.
He called on the National Assembly to immediately convene investigative hearings into the IMF findings and urged the Auditor-General of the Federation to conduct a comprehensive audit of all alleged off-budget expenditures.
Atiku also demanded that the Federal Government publish details of all projects executed outside the approved budget, including contractors involved, procurement processes followed and officials who authorised the spending.
He further called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other anti-corruption agencies to investigate the alleged unrecorded expenditures and deductions from state allocations.
“The National Assembly must convene emergency investigative hearings on the IMF’s findings without further delay,” Atiku said.
He added that the Federal Government should restore the alleged ₦800 billion deducted from state allocations and provide a full account of how the funds were utilised.
The former vice president urged civil society groups, professional bodies, the business community and international development partners to press for greater transparency and accountability in public finance management.
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has graduated 62 senior officers from the 13th Command Course.
The Comptroller-General of the Service, Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap expressed the Service’s unwavering commitment to leadership development and institutional capacity building following the development.
Nandap charged the 62 graduating senior officers of the 13th Command Course, drawn from Commands and Formations across the Service, to uphold professionalism, integrity, and excellence in leadership upon completion of the three-month intensive training focused on strategic leadership, Border Security, and Migration Management.
Mrs Nandap was represented at the graduation ceremony by the Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of the Directorate of Human Resource Management, ACG SU Agba.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the NIS, Akinsola Akinlabi, the officers graduation ceremony was held at the Immigration Command and Staff College (ICSC), Sokoto.
Akinlabi said the Commandant of the Immigration Command and Staff College, ACG A.D. Bagari, also commended the Officers for successfully completing the rigorous training programme.
He urged them to apply the knowledge and leadership skills acquired during the course to improve operational effectiveness, remain responsive to the demands of public service, and continue to demonstrate vigilance in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders.
He said the Immigration boss reaffirmed the Service’s resolve to build a highly professional, disciplined, and technology-driven workforce capable of effectively addressing emerging migration and Border Security challenges.
He encouraged the graduating officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by exhibiting integrity, accountability, innovation, and transformational leadership in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Other highlights of the ceremony included the conferment of the Pass Command Course (PCC) honour on the 62 graduates and presentation of awards to outstanding participants by the representative of the CGI and other distinguished guests, as well as the decoration of Course Provosts with a Badge of Honour by the Commandant in recognition of their exemplary service.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has opened its recruitment portal for the 2026 nationwide recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across its Officer, Marshal Inspectorate and Road Marshal Assistant cadres.
The application portal will remain open for four weeks, while the Corps has emphasised that the recruitment exercise is free of charge and warned applicants against paying anyone for employment.
Interested applicants are advised to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements for their preferred cadre before beginning the registration process.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for FRSC recruitment.
Step 1: Confirm your eligibility
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, medically, physically and psychologically fit, single, and of good character with no criminal record.
Male applicants must be at least 1.65 metres tall, while female applicants must have a minimum height of 1.58 metres.
Step 2: Choose your preferred cadre
Applicants should select the cadre that matches their qualifications.
Officer Cadre: B.Sc., B.A., HND, MBBS, LLB, B.Pharm or B.Eng., with a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Age limit: 18 to 35 years.
Marshal Inspectorate Cadre: ND, NCE, Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) or CHEW qualification. Age limit: 18 to 30 years.
Road Marshal Assistant Cadre: Minimum of three to five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics. Age limit: 16 to 30 years.
Drivers and Riders: O’Level qualification, valid driver’s licence and relevant trade certificate where applicable. Heavy truck drivers must be between 26 and 40 years.
Step 3: Get your documents ready
Before starting the application, applicants should have the following:
National Identification Number (NIN)
Primary and secondary school certificates
Tertiary institution certificates and transcripts (where applicable)
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
Local Government Certificate of Origin
Birth certificate or age declaration
Recent passport photograph
Valid email address and phone number
Step 4: Visit the recruitment portal
Go to the official FRSC recruitment portal at recruitment.frsc.gov.ng and create an applicant account using your email address, phone number and NIN. Applicants are advised to avoid unofficial websites.
Step 5: Verify your account
After registration, check your email for the activation link sent by the FRSC and verify your account before proceeding with the application.
Step 6: Complete the application form
Log in to the portal, choose your preferred cadre and accurately fill in your personal information, educational qualifications, contact details, next-of-kin information and work experience where applicable.
Step 7: Upload your credentials
Upload scanned copies of the required documents and passport photograph, ensuring all files meet the specified requirements.
Step 8: Submit and print your acknowledgement slip
Review your application carefully before clicking the submit button.
Applicants are advised to print the completed application form and acknowledgement slip immediately after submission, as both documents will be required during the screening and Computer-Based Test (CBT) for shortlisted candidates.
The FRSC reiterated that the recruitment exercise is free and urged applicants to report anyone demanding payment or promising employment in exchange for money.
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