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Sokoto to replace 100-year-old hospital with world-class facility

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The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to replace the over 100-year-old Specialist Hospital in Sokoto with a world-class medical facility.

The new hospital is part of Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s broader plan to overhaul the state’s health sector and restore public confidence in government-run hospitals.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Umar Abubakar, disclosed this during a media chat on Wednesday, saying the current facility was no longer fit for purpose.

“This hospital has served our people for over a century. The governor has approved the construction of a world-class replacement that will offer comprehensive and specialist care to meet the needs of today’s patients,” Abubakar said.

The announcement comes amid ongoing rehabilitation of over 125 primary healthcare centres and several general hospitals across the state, alongside an aggressive equipment upgrade programme.

According to the commissioner, 240 new hospital beds and mattresses, nine ultrasound machines, and three X-ray machines have been procured and distributed across the state’s three senatorial zones.

“This is a clear break from the inaction of past administrations. We’re decentralizing services so patients in rural areas no longer have to travel to Sokoto metropolis for a simple scan or X-ray,” he said.

Recounting the situation he met upon assumption of office, Abubakar said many health centres had no electricity, sanitation, or functioning equipment.

“It was a scandal. We found maternity wards without light and widespread open defecation due to lack of toilets. But today, we are tackling those problems head-on,” he said.

To ensure uninterrupted service, the state has commenced installation of solar power systems in all healthcare centres, with a special focus on emergency and maternity units.

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Boreholes are also being drilled to provide regular water supply, while inmates from correctional centres have been engaged to clean hospital environments.

As an interim measure, the abandoned amenity ward and surgical theatre at the old Specialist Hospital have been rehabilitated pending the construction of the new facility.

“We’re not just rebuilding structures, we are rebuilding trust in public healthcare,” Abubakar stressed.

The commissioner noted that the administration’s focus on preventive care and grassroots engagement is yielding significant results.

He disclosed that vaccine rejection has dropped sharply, from 4,000 cases to just 1,000 in the last immunisation cycle, thanks to advocacy from traditional rulers and religious leaders.

“Our community outreach, combined with support from local leaders, is helping to change perceptions and save lives,” he added.

Other key interventions include accreditation of four hospitals to provide free obstetric services, including Caesarean Sections, under the National Health Insurance Scheme, and the approval of a 10% salary bonus for medical professionals working in rural areas.

The state has also strengthened disease surveillance, improved training for epidemiologists, and is collaborating with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria to curb the activities of quacks in the health sector.

“This administration is not waiting for health emergencies. We are building a proactive, preventive-focused healthcare system,” Abubakar said.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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