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Accident victims in viral video treated, discharged — Abuja Hospital
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The Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Abuja, said all the accident victims alleged to have been abandoned by its personnel in the trending video on social media,have been treated and discharged.
However, the hospital, which regretted that the video depicted it negatively contrary to what it stands for and has been known for over the years, disclosed that eight of its personnel, including two doctors, two nurses, two attendants were facing investigation over allegation of negligence, vowing that anyone found for dereliction of duty would be held accountable.
Addressing journalists, yesterday, at the hospital’s premises in Abuja, the hospital’s Head,Clinical Services, Dr. Bioku Muftau, reiterated the zero tolerance policy of the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, insisting that it had maintained standards in terms of patients’ care over the years.
He said: “At least, the patient with the injury on the head was okay before he left. He was stabilised the same day and he left the hospital.”
He regretted the incident in the viral video, saying the findings of an investigation ordered by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, would be made public upon conclusion, appealing to the public to remain calm as no stone will be left unturned.
According to him, “We are aware of the online video that tries to negatively portray the image of the hospital. And because of that, we have to quickly set up an investigative committee to look into the incident that happened on that day, precisely on June 6, 2025.
“So, what is going on is that we are going to investigate thoroughly, so that we get to know what we found. But for this hospital, we don’t take the complaints of patients or relatives with levity. As a matter of fact, the hospital has various platforms to table complaints through.
“All the staff that were there in emergency unit on that particular day are going to be investigated. All of them—nurses, attendants, doctors—will be investigated.
“On a regular basis, we do organisational culture training, we do activities training for our staff. In fact, in the next two weeks or thereabouts, the new staff that were recruited are going to be trained.
”The policy of this hospital for a long time, since the directive from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, was that no hospital, none of its hospitals, all over the country, should reject any patient that is brought in an emergency. So, that one we have kept. In fact, in that emergency, even if the bed is full, the precaution is that we always prepare for the emergency.
“But for now, we make effective use of that emergency. I mean, we decongest as regularly as possible, so that we don’t reject any patient. Even if there is a mass casualty today, it would be taken care of.”
“At worst, we make some adaptations, we don’t reject patients. So, from the National Emergency Management and Ambulance System, we have just been enrolled into that program. Even before that, we were not rejecting any patient.
“Even indigent patients or unknown patients were treated in this hospital. Some patients are brought in unconscious and unknown.”
A Federal High Court in Abuja has trashed a suit seeking to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
The suit, filed by Johnmary Jideobi, asked the court to restrain Jonathan from running under any political party and to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from accepting or publishing his name as a candidate. It cited Sections 1(1), 1(2), 1(3), and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution to challenge his eligibility.
The court’s dismissal clears Jonathan to contest if he chooses to run.
The ruling comes days after a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki reportedly granted Jonathan a waiver and endorsed him as the party’s sole presidential candidate for 2027.
Jonathan served as president from 2010 to 2015, completing the term of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and winning the 2011 election.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory FCT on Tuesday could not hide their emotions as they hail Nyesom Wike as “talk and do minister” during inspection of projects.
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Wave of Defections Hit APC In Northern Nigeria As Senators, Lawmakers Resigned from Party Over Primaries
A wave of political defections has rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State following the fallout of its 2026 primaries, as several lawmakers, former candidates, and party chieftains dumped the party over allegations of irregularities and lack of internal democracy.Politics
The development has seen prominent politicians, including Senators and members of the House of Representatives, resigning their membership of the APC and joining opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
Leading the latest defections is the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba Umar, who announced his resignation from the APC and formally joined the PRP after withdrawing from the party’s governorship primary, which he said was marred by irregularities.
He was followed by the Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, who also exited the APC after losing his return ticket, citing lack of fairness and internal democracy within the party.
In his resignation statement, Buba Umar accused the APC of “absence of internal democracy, marginalisation of genuine party members, and disregard for grassroots voices,” adding that his move to the PRP followed extensive consultations with political associates, youth groups, women organizations, and stakeholders across Bauchi State.
According to him, the PRP offers a more people-focused platform anchored on justice, transparency, and accountability, stressing that his new political direction is aimed at strengthening democratic governance and improving the welfare of citizens.
“Our people deserve better governance, better opportunities, and leadership that truly listens,” he said, urging his supporters to join him in building a stronger movement within the PRP.
The wave of defections also includes members of the National Assembly. The lawmaker representing Jama’are/Itas-Gadau Federal Constituency, Rabilu Bala Kashuri, resigned from the APC after failing to secure a reelection ticket.
Similarly, former deputy governorship candidate and ex-lawmaker, Shehu Aliyu Musa, also dumped the party, citing poor leadership, injustice, and lack of cohesion among APC stakeholders in the state.
In another resignation, former Bauchi State House of Assembly Majority Leader and aspirant for Katagum Federal Constituency, Tijjani Mohammed Aliyu, accused the APC primaries of being predetermined, alleging vote allocation and violations of party guidelines.
He described the process as a “selection exercise” rather than a democratic primary, saying it undermined the founding principles of the party.
Also leaving the party is traditional titleholder and politician, Abubakar Dahuwa Abdulkadir, who condemned the primaries as unfair and discriminatory, while accusing the party of failing to conduct direct primaries in his constituency.
Another aspirant, Sulaiman Sunusi Lalaye, resigned from the APC, stating that his decision was based on persistent irregularities and injustice within the party structure.
He formally notified the party of his withdrawal from the House of Assembly race, adding that he could no longer continue under what he described as a compromised system.
Similarly, Rabi’u Abubakar Bishi also announced his resignation, citing internal crises and unfair treatment of members.
He said his exit was necessary to remain committed to his principles of good governance and political integrity.
Across Bauchi State, aggrieved APC members continue to accuse the party of lacking transparency in its primary elections, alleging that candidates were imposed rather than elected through proper democratic processes.
As the political tension deepens, observers say the mass defections could significantly reshape the political landscape in Bauchi ahead of the next general elections.
Finally, Court trashes suit seeking to bar Goodluck Jonathan from 2027 presidential race
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