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Nephrologist and Clinical Director at St. Nicholas Hospital, Dr Ebun Bamgboye, has raised concern about the burden of kidney disease in Nigeria, warning thousands are dying because they cannot afford such as dialysis.
The warning came as the world marked World Kidney Day, a global health initiative observed every second Thursday in March to highlight importance of kidney health and rising cases of kidney-related illnesses.
Speaking at the 20th World Kidney Day and 26th anniversary of kidney transplant services at theospital, Dr Bamgboye, described kidney disease as a growing public health crisis that requires urgent attention.
According to him, studies showed that about 10 per cent of any population lives with chronic kidney disease. Applying that estimate to Nigeria’s population of over 230 million suggests that nearly 23 million Nigerians could already be affected.
Bamgboye explained that one of the biggest dangers of chronic kidney disease is that it often progresses silently until the kidneys eventually fail.
“Once the kidneys fail and the patient does not receive treatment, the person will die. Every year, thousands of people develop kidney failure and require dialysis or transplantation,” he said.
However, he noted that access to treatment remains a major challenge for many patients. Dialysis, which is essential for survival in kidney failure cases, costs between N50,000 and N100,000 per session and is typically required three times weekly.
“Very few people can afford dialysis long-term. If you add up all the patients currently receiving dialysis in Nigeria, they are not even up to 10,000. That means many people who need treatment are dying,” he said.
The nephrologist also identified common conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes as leading causes of kidney failure in the country, noting that a large number of Nigerians remain unaware that they suffer from these illnesses.
“Only about 30 per cent of people with hypertension know they have it, and among those diagnosed, only a small fraction receive proper treatment,” he added.
Bamgboye further explained that diseases such as malaria, hepatitis and other chronic infections thrive in warmer and more humid environments, increasing the risk of kidney damage, particularly when combined with dehydration.
He therefore stressed the importance of prevention and early detection, urging Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles.
“The best strategy is prevention. Exercise regularly, avoid obesity, monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar levels, stay hydrated and avoid excessive use of over-the-counter medications,” Bamgboye advised.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Ex-Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, on Saturday collected the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Certificate of Return on behalf of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan during the party’s National Convention in Abuja.
The certificate was handed over by the PDP Interim National Working Committee led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN. The presentation has renewed focus on the party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
The event was held at the convention venue in Area 10, Garki, with party leaders, delegates, former ministers, state officials, and supporters in attendance.
Gana received the certificate on Jonathan’s behalf before the crowd. The moment quickly became a major talking point and put the former president back at the centre of political discussions as the PDP debates strategy and possible candidates for 2027.
Speaking to supporters and journalists after receiving it, Gana drew significant attention from attendees and political observers tracking developments in the opposition party.
The development comes as PDP continues internal discussions on leadership structure and future direction. Many members believe decisions in the coming months will shape the party’s chances in the 2027 presidential race.
Political watchers are closely following events in the PDP as it works to strengthen its position ahead of the next election cycle.
More details are expected as the convention proceeds.
Angry protesters lockdown Ibadan, demand urgent rescue of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils
Hundreds of teachers and civil society activists marched through Ibadan on Friday, demanding immediate action to free colleagues and pupils kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area.
The protest, led by the Oyo State Teachers Action Group and the Nigeria Teachers Congress, NTC, followed the May 15 abduction of victims in Esiele and Yawota communities near Ogbomoso.
—“Do more to rescue them”—
NTC National President Rev. Bunmi Thomas told protesters the rally was lawful and necessary. “We are demanding pragmatic action from government to secure the release of the abducted teachers and students,” he said.
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While acknowledging ongoing rescue efforts, Thomas insisted more must be done: “If the government is trying and the result is not there, then efforts must be intensified.”
He raised alarm over the children’s condition: “We have kids as young as two and three years old in the bush, exposed to rain and harsh weather.”
Thomas also called for security in all public schools: “We cannot continue to work while living in danger. Government must attach security personnel to every government school.”
He stressed the protest was not against Governor Seyi Makinde: “No reasonable teacher in Oyo State is against Governor Makinde because he has performed excellently well.”
—Government responds–,
Executive Assistant on Security Matters, retired CP Sunday Odukoya, addressed protesters on behalf of the state government. “It is your constitutional right to protest and let government know your concerns,” he said, assuring that rescue operations were ongoing.
Odukoya also promised no teacher would be victimized for joining the protest.
Protesters said their only demand is the safe and swift return of the kidnapped teachers and pupils.
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A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, senatorial aspirant under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has revealed how the primary election was allegedly manipulated by some party leaders.
Recall that the activist-turned politician contested for the FCT Senate but pulled out over alleged misconduct by officials.
In a lengthy statement detailing how the primary election was conducted, Aisha alleged that the exercise was conducted in a closed room with “predetermined outcome dressed in procedural formalities”.
She said after the exercise was “repeatedly postponed”, the venue was also “changed at the last minute”.
Aisha alleged that the “guidelines of the party were not followed. Delegate based process was introduced to be conducted at a central location instead of the direct primaries to be conducted at Local Government headquarters.
“When the moment came, the contest was not decided by delegates in the open; it was affirmed in a closed room, away from the people whose voices it was supposed to reflect.
“The party will indeed go on to release statements upon statements about the free and fair nature of the Abuja FCT primaries.
“They are entitled to their voice, but the facts that transpired when litigated by conscience and the guidelines of the electoral act do not reflect justice and fairness”.
Finally, PDP Faction Presents 2027 Certificate of Return to Jonathan at Abuja Convention
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