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Zulum urges collaboration as UMTH emerges Best Public Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year
Zulum urges collaboration as UMTH emerges Best Public Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has congratulated the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for emerging as the 2024 “Best Public Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year” at the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence (NHE) Award Ceremony in Lagos yesterday.
The NHE award (a global healthcare rating body), which started in 2014, was designed to celebrate distinguished personalities and organisations who have contributed immensely to the growth of the Nigerian health sector.
Zulum was quoted in a statement released on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, as saying, “ Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award acknowledging healthcare institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance and innovation, serves as a testament to UMTH’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of healthcare in Nigeria.
“I congratulate the management and staff of the UMTH for emerging as the Best Public Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year 2024.
“I believe that with purposeful leadership by the incumbent CMD, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, UMTH will continue setting new benchmarks in healthcare delivery, medical research, and training healthcare professionals.
“Over the years, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital has proven commitment to excellence in patient care and continuous improvement in medical practices.
“The recognition bestowed upon UMTH reaffirms its position as a leading healthcare institution in Nigeria and sets a shining example for others to emulate in pursuing healthcare innovation and excellence.
“As government and people in Borno State, we will continue to collaborate and support the UMTH to provide the best healthcare services to Nigerians and us, who are the immediate beneficiaries.”
Zulum urges collaboration as UMTH emerges Best Public Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
By: Zagazola Makama
About 200 vigilante men from Nasarawa State have arrived in Ibbi, Niger State, to support local security agencies in maintaining law and order, the Niger State Police reported.
The vigilante were deployed at about 4:18 p.m. on Feb. 8 that the vigilantes were deployed in compliance with directives from the Executive Governor of Niger State.
The arrival of the additional security personnel aims to strengthen joint operations with local vigilantes and police to manage security challenges in Ibbi and its environs.
Monitoring of the situation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated.
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
Two killed, one injured in IED explosion in Chikuba in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons were killed and another injured following the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) along Kudodo–Kampani Community Road.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Feb. 7 at about 7:30 p.m., when three men – Haruna, 40; Ishayaku, 36; and Sunday Joshua, 35, all of Chikuba village – riding a motorcycle ran into the device, triggering the explosion.
Haruna and Ishayaku died on the spot, while Sunday Joshua sustained injuries and was rushed to Shekwoiyha Divine Primary Health Care Center, Erena, for treatment.
The scene was visited by police, and the case has been referred to the Bomb Disposal Unit for further investigation and necessary action.
Two killed, one injured in IED explosion in Chikuba in Niger
Father attacks daughters in home, victims hospitalized in Ekiti
By: Zagazola Makama
Two young girls were injured in an attempted murder at their home on Olele Street, Ise Ekiti, after being attacked by their father early on Thursday morning.
It was gathered that Boluwatife Jegede, 15, and her younger sister, Ife Jegede, 10, were asleep in their room when their father, Akinwumi Jegede, 60, allegedly brought out a knife and inflicted a wound on Boluwatife’s neck.
Ife also sustained an injury on the right side of her face. According to the report, there was no prior disagreement in the household before the attack.
Upon receiving the report, police visited the scene and the victims were immediately rushed to St. John and Mary Hospital, Ise Ekiti, where they are receiving treatment. The suspect reportedly fled the scene and is currently at large.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is investigating the incident, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the father.
Father attacks daughters in home, victims hospitalized in Ekiti
200 vigilantes deployed from Nasarawa to bolster security in Ibbi, Niger state
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