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The Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) has fired a surgeon for secretly removing a patient’s kidney during a medical procedure. The dismissal was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, on Friday.

The incident came to light when Joshua Afolayan, a kidney transplant recipient, reported that his organ had been taken without his knowledge or consent. The hospital acted swiftly following the revelation, terminating the surgeon involved and initiating necessary investigations into the breach of medical ethics and patient rights.

The case has raised serious concerns about surgical consent and patient safety, prompting calls for stricter oversight and adherence to medical protocols within healthcare institutions.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles following safety concerns over the presence of undeclared allergens in the product.

According to the agency, investigations revealed that the noodles contain milk and eggs, which were not listed on the product label. NAFDAC warned that this omission poses serious health risks, particularly to individuals with allergies or intolerances to these substances.

NAFDAC noted that although the likelihood of the affected product circulating in Nigeria is low due to the federal government’s ban on the importation of noodles, the product could still enter the country through unauthorized channels, including online purchases and international travel.

The agency has therefore advised consumers, distributors, and retailers to immediately stop the sale and consumption of the product and report any sightings or adverse reactions to the nearest NAFDAC office, as surveillance and enforcement activities have been intensified nationwide.

A Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Ibadan and former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State, Engr. Professor AbdulGaniy Raji, FNSE, has passed away.

Professor Raji died on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, family sources confirmed.
A respected academic, seasoned engineer, and public servant, the late Professor Raji made significant contributions to engineering education, environmental sustainability, and Nigeria’s electoral administration.

He was a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) and was widely regarded for his professionalism and commitment to national development.
The Janazah prayer is scheduled to hold on Saturday at the Ogbomoso Central Mosque, Oja’agbo, by 11:00 a.m., after which he will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

Colleagues, former students, and associates have begun paying tributes, describing him as a disciplined scholar, principled administrator, and mentor whose impact will be long remembered.
May Allah grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus and comfort his family and loved ones. Ameen.

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, a leader within the Tijaniyaa sufi order and one of the largest Islamic organizations in the world.

The Ex Presidential Candidate, who shares the same birthday 28th June with the late cleric, spoke in Hausa, which he later translated. He said, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi stood out in an era where religiosity is often divorced from godliness, noting that while many claim religious authority, few truly fear God.

“Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was not just a religious man; he was highly learned, informed, and above all, a man who genuinely feared God.

Dr Hashim came with a large delegation which included Sheikh Haliru Abdulahi Maraya (Kaduna),Dr Ibrshim Umar (Kaduna),Mr Kamaldeen Adebayo Sanni (FCT), Hajia Rabi Musa (Nassarawa),Mr Ezekiel Dinfa(Plateau)and Cordinators of the Hashim Organization in the three Senatorialcdistrics and 20 LGA’s of Bauchi State.

The Ooni of Ife and Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has awarded a total of ₦19 million to outstanding graduating students and lecturers of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, at the institution’s convocation ceremony held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

At the event, the overall best graduating student, Kemisola Yusufa, a Microbiology graduate who recorded a 3.87 Grade Point Average, received a cash prize of ₦6 million from the monarch.

Also rewarded were six best graduating students, one from each of the institution’s six faculties, who received ₦1.5 million each, amounting to ₦9 million.

In addition, two lecturers emerged winners of the Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Award for Innovation and Technology and were presented with ₦2 million each.

Oba Ogunwusi, who is also the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) and an alumnus of the Polytechnic, commended the management of the institution for sustaining its tradition of academic excellence.

Describing the Polytechnic, Ibadan, as the foundation of his success, the Ooni recalled his days as a student of the Accountancy Department over 30 years ago.

“This citadel of learning remains my foundation in life. I left this great school 30 years ago as an accountancy student, and it is a joy to reconnect with my roots today,” he said.

‎The Palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland has dismissed allegations credited to ace film maker and thespian, Chief Lere Paimo regarding the alleged remaking of the Ogbórí Elemoso film, describing the claims as misleading and capable of causing unnecessary public speculation.

‎In a statement issued by the Media Assistant to the Soun, the Palace said it was compelled to respond in order to set the record straight, despite its reluctance to engage in public controversy, particularly involving Baba Lere Paimo, a respected Chief of the Palace and the Aare Arobajo of Ogbomosoland.

‎According to the statement, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, had earlier informed Baba Lere Paimo of plans to creatively remodel aspects of Ogbomoso history into a movie project designed to meet global storytelling standards, including platforms such as Netflix. The monarch reportedly invited Baba Lere Paimo to participate in the project as a character and contributor.

The contest over the Awujale stool has taken a decisive legal turn. And it promises to be fascinating!

Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has instituted a lawsuit against the Ogun State Government, the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, and the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.

The action signals an escalation of the succession dispute, shifting the battleground from traditional processes and administrative deliberations to judicial interpretation. That K1 has approached the court means that he is seeking legal clarity and intervention in a matter that sits at the intersection of custom, governance, and law.

The case now places the judiciary at the centre of a sensitive traditional institution, one whose authority derives from history, lineage, and communal consensus, but increasingly finds itself shaped by modern legal frameworks.

As proceedings progress, attention will turn not only to the claims and counterclaims before the court, but also to what this moment says about the evolving relationship between traditional authority and state power in Ogun State.

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have uncovered huge counterfeit foreign notes to the tune of $3, 430, 000 (Three Million, Four Hundred and Thirty Thousand United States Dollars) and €280, 000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand Euros) in possession of a five-member syndicate arrested for allegedly swindling one Halima Sanni the sum of N26, 550, 000 (Twenty-Six Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira).

The herbalists: Akingbola Omotayo, Adeola Funsho Ogunrinde, Yahaya Amodu, Kubratu Babalola Olaitan (female) and Familola Sunday Olaitan. were arrested on December 7 and 8, 2025 at their shrines in Osun and Lagos States respectively, following a thorough surveillance and intelligence on their fraudulent activities

Investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly defrauding unsuspecting individuals of their legitimate earnings under the pretence of providing spiritual cleansing and solutions to different ailments.

They also allegedly assured their victims of their powers to conjure several currency notes which must be cleaned up by a genie through spiritual sacrifice before spending the money. They did all these by hypnotizing their victims to provide money for the sacrifice.

Other items recovered from them include two exotic cars and mobile phones.

The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Veteran Yoruba filmmaker and theatre icon, Chief Lere Paimo, has raised alarm over an alleged plan to remake the classic film Ogbori Elemoso without his consent, accusing the Soun of Ogbomoso and a yet-to-be-named film director of being behind the move.

In a statement made available to the press on Tuesday, Paimo, popularly known for his pioneering roles in Yoruba epic cinema, described the reported plan as a violation of his intellectual property rights and a blatant disregard for due process in the creative industry.

According to him, Ogbori Elemoso is a culturally significant work deeply rooted in Yoruba history and tradition, and any attempt to reproduce, remake or adapt the film without the approval of its original creator amounts to infringement and cultural misrepresentation.

“I was shocked to learn that discussions are ongoing to remake Ogbori Elemoso without my knowledge or consent. This film is my creative work, and no individual or institution has the right to tamper with it without due engagement with me,” Paimo said.

The veteran actor further warned that beyond legal implications, such an action could distort historical narratives and undermine the integrity of Yoruba cultural heritage. He called on relevant stakeholders in the film industry, cultural institutions and legal authorities to intervene and prevent what he described as an “unacceptable act.”

As of the time of filing this report, neither the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso nor the alleged film director has issued an official response to the allegation.

The controversy has sparked conversations within the Yoruba movie industry, with many calling for stronger protection of intellectual property rights and greater respect for veteran creatives whose works laid the foundation for contemporary Nigerian cinema.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, is set to install Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as Okanlomo of Yorubaland in a grand ceremony on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Oyo Town.

The prestigious title, meaning “beloved child of Yorubaland,” recognizes individuals who contribute to Yoruba unity, culture, and community development. The ceremony will also honor former Zamfara Governor Abdul’Aziz Yari with the title Obaloyin of Yorubaland.

The Alaafin’s decision underscores his authority over traditional Yoruba titles and comes amid ongoing discussions about cultural leadership across Yorubaland, generating significant public and social media interest.