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Just In: Benue State University Teaching Hospital Destroys Expired Drugs Worth Over N200 Million
Just In: Benue State University Teaching Hospital Destroys Expired Drugs Worth Over N200 Million....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi recently conducted the destruction of expired drugs and other consumables with a total value exceeding N200 million at the Mohammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital.
During the destruction exercise in Makurdi, Benue State, on Friday, Dr. Stephen Hwande, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of BSUTH, revealed that the hospital is also in the process of seeking approval from relevant authorities to dispose of over 100 corpses that have been abandoned in the hospital’s mortuary, some for a period exceeding three years.
Dr. Hwande stated that the hospital’s management had already written to the Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka, informing him of the situation and requesting consent to proceed.
The majority of the unclaimed corpses were brought to the hospital by either the police or soldiers from scenes of herdsmen attacks or accidents and have remained unclaimed since their arrival.
Dr. Hwande explained, “There are over 100 unclaimed corpses in the morgue. For the corpses, we have written to the Commissioner of Police to grant us the right to dispose of them.
Regarding the expired drugs, he noted, “What is happening here today is the destruction of expired drugs by the hospital. I came here two weeks ago with a mandate from Governor Hyacinth Alia to revamp and restore the dignity and confidence of this place. Upon my arrival, I inspected the hospital’s stores and discovered expired drugs and consumables worth over N200 million. This substantial quantity of drugs could be used to establish the largest pharmacy in the state.”
He expressed surprise at the situation, questioning why the hospital allowed the drugs to expire when they were intended for patient use. He emphasized that when dealing with drugs with short expiration dates, they should be distributed to other hospitals or used for medical outreach programs before they expire.
Dr. Hwande shared, “I am in discussions with top pharmaceutical companies to supply the hospital with quality drugs to enable us to maintain a high standard of service and eliminate unwholesome practices in the hospital. I have also rescinded the privatization of the Radiology section to bring it back under hospital management.”
The destroyed drugs included antibiotics, antihypertensives, anti-malaria medications, as well as consumables like iodine, bandages, and urine bags.
Dr. Hwande added that the hospital had recently initiated a Mother and Child care program and outpatient health insurance. Additionally, the hospital plans to introduce In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services and expand maternity care. Consultations for mothers and children are offered free of charge for children under 5 and pregnant women.
Bamidele Kehinde, Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Orientation Initiatives and the City Transformation Project, has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts in securing the release of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who was reportedly held in detention in the Republic of Benin for over two years under difficult conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Pastor Egbaji, a Nigerian cleric, was said to have endured harsh treatment during his detention, including prolonged confinement. His release followed a presidential pardon granted by the authorities in Benin Republic under President Patrice Talon.
Speaking on News Central TV, Dr. Kehinde praised the diplomatic efforts that led to the cleric’s freedom, describing the process as lengthy and challenging. He noted that significant progress was achieved after Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
He stated that although there was no personal connection or financial influence involved, the minister actively engaged Benin Republic authorities through diplomatic channels. According to him, her visit and negotiations played a key role in securing Pastor Egbaji’s release.
Dr. Kehinde also commended all individuals and institutions that contributed to the advocacy efforts, including Moses Eyo, Dickson Umu Unung, the Cross River State Government, CP Alobi Lawrence (rtd), Joseph Bisong Ayi, Blessing Harrison, Eze Sampson, and Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo.
He said their combined efforts were instrumental in achieving the cleric’s freedom.
He added that while Egbaji’s release is a major relief, the cleric now faces the task of recovering and rebuilding his life after years of hardship. He called for continued support to help him reintegrate into society.
Dr. Kehinde also urged stronger government commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad and enhancing diplomatic engagement across West Africa to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board stated that 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, allowing candidates to proceed to the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
It also disclosed that 432,935 applications were left incomplete, while 360,923 applicants were disqualified during screening and shortlisting for failing to meet the required criteria.
In total, the recruitment exercise recorded over 1.8 million applications across the country.
The exercise covers agencies under the board, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
CDCFIB also released a breakdown of CBT performance, showing that 221,996 candidates scored between 0–40, 229,155 scored between 41–60, 278,543 scored between 61–80, while 142,697 scored between 81–100.
The recruitment process is now expected to move to the next stage, which includes physical screening and document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of their screening venues, dates, and required documents.
The board reiterated that the entire process is free of charge and advised applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates, warning against misinformation and unauthorized messages circulating online.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precise airstrikes in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist elements on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who noted that military operations in the North-East continue to maintain strong pressure on insurgent groups.
He explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, which identified active terrorist presence within fortified positions and underground hideouts.
According to him, NAF air platforms successfully engaged the targets using precision-guided munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and dismantling key logistics facilities. This was later confirmed through battle damage assessments.
The statement added that sustained air operations have continued to weaken terrorist networks, disrupting their activities and forcing them into more defensive and unstable responses.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, also reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining continuous, intelligence-driven operations aimed at completely neutralising terrorist threats.
He further assured that the NAF remains focused on protecting its personnel, safeguarding national security, and ensuring the safety of citizens, while continuing precision operations in line with strict rules of engagement to minimise civilian impact.
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