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700 Delta Residents Benefit from Free Medical Outreach in Ibusa
IBUSA, Delta State (Oct. 11, 2025) — More than 700 residents of Ibusa and nearby communities in Delta State have received free medical treatment during a two-day outreach program organized to improve access to health care in rural areas.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The outreach, held in Oshimili North Local Government Area, was organized by the Association of Ibusa Professional Women (AIPROW) in collaboration with the Ibusa Association USA, Inc. and the Foundation Educational Support Programme, Enugu.
The program provided free medical consultations, diagnosis, and distribution of drugs to hundreds of people who trooped to the venue for various health services.
According to organizers, the exercise also included eye screening, blood pressure and diabetes checks, cancer screening, and mental health evaluation. Over 18 medical professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and nurses, volunteered their services during the event.
Speaking at the outreach, Mrs. Elizabeth Idigbe, President of AIPROW, said the turnout showed how badly rural communities need access to affordable health care.
“Many people in our communities cannot afford medical treatment. This program helps us reach them and remind everyone that health is wealth,” she said.
Idigbe explained that the outreach has been part of AIPROW’s mission for the past 14 years, focusing on improving the well-being of women and families in Ibusa and neighboring communities.
“We are grateful for the support from our partners in the United States and Nigeria. This initiative is our way of giving back to the community that raised us,” she added.
Former AIPROW president, Prof. Ifeoma Utomi, said the group initially focused on women and girls but later expanded to cover men, children, and the elderly.
“Our goal is to ensure everyone has access to basic health care, especially those living in remote parts of Delta State,” she said.
One of the medical volunteers, Dr. Iheanacho Emereuwa, a U.S.-based consultant gynecologist and founder of the African Primary Healthcare Foundation, described the outreach as “a much-needed lifeline” for residents.
“This kind of program brings health care closer to the people. We need more of these efforts, especially in rural communities where hospitals and clinics are lacking,” he said.
The outreach also featured eye care services, with over 300 people receiving eye tests and 200 eyeglasses distributed free of charge. Organizers also donated wheelchairs and walking aids to people with mobility challenges.
Aside from medical services, participants attended health education sessions on nutrition, hygiene, and self-confidence for young girls.
One beneficiary, Mrs. Veronica, who received free eyeglasses, expressed gratitude to the organizers.
“I have not been able to see clearly for years because I could not afford glasses. What they did for me today is a blessing,” she said with tears of joy.
AIPROW leaders called on the Delta State government and other stakeholders to partner with non-profit organizations to expand free health programs across the state.
“Government support will help us reach more people and sustain the impact,” Idigbe said.
Residents praised the organizers for bringing health care to their doorsteps, describing the initiative as timely and life-saving.
Organizers promised to continue the outreach in other communities in Delta State to ensure more residents benefit from free and quality health services.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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