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Alleged kidney harvesting: Noah Kekere breaks silence after court victory
A Jos-based medical doctor, Noah Kekere, who was accused of illegally harvesting a patient’s kidney, has spoken publicly for the first time following his discharge and acquittal by a Plateau State High Court earlier this year.
It was recalls that Kekere was arrested in September 2023 after a businessman, Alhaji Busari Kamal, accused him of removing his wife’s kidney during surgery in 2018 and leaving the woman in pain for five years.
However, sequel to months of media scrutiny, court proceedings, and public outrage, the Plateau State High Court in April 2025 dismissed all four charges brought against Dr. Kekere and two others, citing lack of evidence and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case.
Kekere, who spoke for the first time after his discharge and acquittal by the court, recounted his ordeal, including over 18 court appearances in two separate High Court divisions in Jos.
Narrating his ordeal, Kekere said, “I was falsely accused of removing a woman’s kidney.
“Sadly, after thorough forensic and medical investigations, it was established that she was born with only one kidney, a condition known medically as a ‘solitary kidney.’ There was never any surgical removal.
He further explained that, “the Plateau State Government had set up a committee comprising medical experts and consultants, who carried out extensive evaluations including angiography and CT scans, confirming the kidney had not been removed but was congenitally absent.
“It was based on these findings that the Plateau State Ministry of Justice withdrew all charges.
“The courts subsequently struck out the case and issued certificates of discharge to me and my co-defendants.
“There was never any organ harvesting. We don’t even have the capacity or technical expertise to carry out such a procedure,” he maintained.
“The accusations were baseless, and I believe it was fueled by envy and a desire to drive us out of the community.
On speculation that he may have influenced the court’s decision, Kekere said, “The truth is what set me free. I had no power, money, or influence, just facts and a clear conscience.
Kekere, popularly known in the community as “Dr Yellow” due to his extensive humanitarian health outreach, is a consultant in Public Health and founder of Monarch Hospital.
On whether he will pursue a lawsuit on defamation, he said, “I leave my accusers to God. I’m a Christian, and I believe vengeance belongs to the Lord. My focus now is to rebuild and move forward.”
He expressed gratitude to the public, medical community, and media for helping share the truth, saying, “In Nigeria, false accusations often spread faster than facts. But in time, the truth prevailed.”
“I have dedicated my life to serving others, and this won’t stop me. I just hope the public now knows the truth and that justice, in the end, was served.”
He called on the Plateau State Government to support his efforts to rebuild the facility and reemploy displaced workers.
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A baby boy born in Ohio last week is being called the “world’s oldest baby” after being delivered from an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years.
Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born on July 26 via adopted IVF to Lindsey and Tim Pierce, a couple from London, Ohio. The embryo had been frozen since May 1994, according to MIT Technology Review.
“We had a rough birth, but we are both doing well now,” said Lindsey, 34. “He is so chill. We are in awe that we have this precious baby.”
Lindsey noted that her husband Tim, 35, was just a toddler when Thaddeus’s embryo was first created. “The baby has a 30-year-old sister,” she added, referencing the biological daughter born from the same embryo batch in 1994.
The Pierces said they were stunned to learn that adopting embryos was even possible. “We thought it was wild,” said Lindsey. “We didn’t know they froze embryos that long ago. We didn’t go into it thinking we would break any records. We just wanted to have a baby.”
To complete the IVF process, the couple traveled from Ohio to Tennessee.
The embryo originated from Lydia Archerd, now 62, who, along with her then-husband, had frozen four embryos in the early 1990s after struggling to conceive. One of the embryos was successfully implanted in a surrogate named Linda, who gave birth to a healthy baby girl in 1994. That daughter is now 30 and has a 10-year-old of her own.
The remaining three embryos stayed cryogenically frozen. Despite divorcing and never having another child, Archerd continued paying $1,000 annually to preserve them. “I always wanted another baby desperately,” she said. “I called them my three little hopes.”
Eventually, after reaching menopause, Archerd decided to donate the embryos through the Nightlight Christian Adoptions agency’s “embryo adoption” program, which allows both donors and recipients to meet.
“It’s been pretty surreal,” Archerd said. “It’s hard to even believe.”
Now, she’s looking forward to meeting Thaddeus and believes he already resembles her daughter. “The first thing I noticed when Lindsey sent me his pictures is how much he looks like my daughter when she was a baby,” Archerd said. “I pulled out my baby book and compared them side by side — and there is no doubt that they are siblings.”
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Nollywood is in mourning again following the death of actress Omotola Odunsi.
Omotola’s death was confirmed by her colleague, Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe.
Segbowe posted an emotional tribute on his Instagram page on Thursday.
He shared screenshots of his last chat with Omotola, where she told him she was feeling better after being unwell.
“Motola! Strange but I tried checking on you at the wee hours of that morning.
“You said you were FINE & BACK! This is a rude shock, Omotola! Journey well, sister. God be with your family,” Segbowe wrote.
Veteran actor Odunlade Adekola, under whom Omotola trained, also reacted to her death, posting: “Jesus Christ. RIP Omotola.”
She starred in several Yoruba films, including Lisabi: The Uprising, Officer Adaeze, Amonata, Ayanmo Ire, and Ifedayo.
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Beautiful and Well Equipped Medical Health Centre Built by Atanda Lawal in Obalende/Ikoyi Local Government Area
This is what another local government chairman has done in Obalende with his own increased allocations paid directly to him.
This is the result of the new social reorder; place the money for development in the hands of the authorities closer to the everyday people.
Tinubu has done his own, and if you cannot ask your individual local authorities what they have done with their allocations, that is your own irresponsibility as a citizen.
Remember, the amount each of the 774 authorities receive is published every month for all eyes to see.
Grassroot developments have begun, and it will only get better with time.
No more na governor chop money.
Hold your governors and LG chairmen by the neck.
They must deliver EVERYTHING IS NOT TINUBU !!!
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