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Osun Hospital Holds Newborn Over ₦700,000 Bill As Parents Cry For Help.

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According to Nivo News, a 21-year-old first-time mother, Iqmat Yinusa, has appealed for public assistance after her newborn son was allegedly prevented from leaving a private paediatric hospital in Osogbo, Osun State, over an unpaid medical bill running into hundreds of thousands of naira.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The young mother and her baby have reportedly remained at Lifeline Paediatric Hospital, Alekuwodo, since August, despite the completion of the child’s treatment. The prolonged stay, she explained, was due to the family’s inability to fully settle the hospital charges.

Yinusa, who is from Iree in Boripe Local Government Area, recounted her ordeal with visible distress as she pleaded with journalists for help. She explained that her labour lasted three days across two hospitals as the family hoped for a normal delivery before doctors eventually recommended a Caesarean section due to complications.

She said she was first admitted at a hospital in Iree before being transferred to another private facility in Iragbiji, where the surgery was carried out. According to her, the experience was physically and emotionally exhausting, and complications during labour affected the baby’s condition at birth.

The newborn, she said, was immediately referred for specialist care at Lifeline Paediatric Hospital in Osogbo after he was declared weak. Yinusa described the separation from her child after delivery as traumatic, noting that she could only pray for his survival while battling her own health challenges.

Following the delivery, Yinusa’s condition reportedly worsened, forcing her to spend several weeks recovering. She disclosed that she received blood transfusions and intravenous fluids before she was strong enough to reunite with her baby nearly a month later.

By the time she joined her child at the hospital, the family’s financial resources had been severely depleted. She said the baby had been placed on oxygen for over a week and cared for by hospital staff, who fed him with baby formula until she was able to take over feeding and cleaning.

Despite being allowed to stay within the hospital, Yinusa alleged that her interaction with her baby was restricted because of the outstanding bill. She said she could feed and clean the child but was often afraid to hold him for long, fearing reprimand or expulsion.

She lamented that since birth, her son has never been outside the hospital ward and has remained confined to a small baby cot, where he has developed rashes on his body. According to her, the hospital bill stands at about ₦700,000, out of a total cost exceeding ₦800,000, after an initial deposit of ₦150,000 was made.

Yinusa stressed that her appeal was not intended to accuse the hospital of wrongdoing, acknowledging that the medical staff had made efforts to save her child. She, however, called on compassionate Nigerians to come to the family’s aid so they could finally return home.

The baby’s father, Sodiq, who spoke on the phone, described the situation as emotionally and financially devastating. He disclosed that he had spent more than ₦900,000 on medical expenses for both his wife and child since August.

He explained that the baby was admitted on August 24 and completed treatment after about 15 days but was not discharged due to the unpaid balance. He added that ongoing expenses, including feeding, tests, surgery, blood transfusions, and oxygen support, had overwhelmed the family.

Sodiq, a moulder by profession, said the lack of work opportunities had further worsened their situation, noting that he had been unable to secure loans or steady income. He appealed for public assistance, expressing concern about how the family would survive even after settling the hospital bill.

Investigations revealed that the case is not isolated, as at least two other mothers were reportedly detained at the same hospital in the past over unpaid medical bills. Those cases were resolved after funds were raised to offset their debts.

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Federal High Court Declares Christmas Break, Names Judges To Handle Cases – Full List.

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The Federal High Court has announced that its 2026 Christmas vacation will begin on Monday, December 21, and end on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The court is expected to resume regular sittings on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher.

According to the statement, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, approved the vacation arrangement and the appointment of judges who will handle cases during the period.

Christopher explained that only designated judicial divisions would remain operational throughout the vacation to provide essential judicial services.

She added that the vacation judges would handle only matters involving the enforcement of fundamental human rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and other issues of urgent national importance, including the trial of pre-election cases.

The statement read:

“Pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil) Procedure Rules, 2019, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), has approved the Christmas Vacation of the Court for the year 2026 and the roster of Judges designated to sit during the vacation period.

“The Christmas Vacation shall commence on Monday, 21st December 2026, and end on Tuesday, 5th January, 2027.

“Regular court sittings shall resume on Wednesday, 6th January 2027.

“During the vacation period, only the designated Judicial Divisions shall remain operational to provide judicial services to the litigating public.

“It is important to note that, during the vacation period, the Vacation Judges shall entertain only matters relating to the enforcement of fundamental rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and other matters of urgent national importance such as trial of pre-election cases.”

Full List Of Federal High Court Vacation Judges

The judges designated to handle cases during the Christmas vacation are as follows:

Abuja Judicial Division

  1. Justice I. E. Ekwo

  2. Justice O. A. Egwuatu

Lagos Judicial Division

  1. Justice Akintayo Aluko

  2. Justice Ogazi F. Nkemakonam

Port Harcourt Judicial Division

  1. Justice P. M. Ayua

  2. Justice A. T. Mohammed

Enugu Judicial Division

  1. Justice F. O. G. Ogunbanjo

  2. Justice M. T. Segun-Bello

The statement added that the Chief Judge extended Christmas and New Year greetings to all judges and members of the court.

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Eric Chelle Makes Surprise Exit From Nigeria U-23 Camp Ahead Of Tanzania Clash.

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has departed Nigeria’s U-23 team camp to concentrate on the senior national team’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Tanzania.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Chelle, who also supervises the Olympic Eagles, will be unavailable for Nigeria’s two-legged U-23 AFCON qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) because both teams have matches scheduled during the same international window.

The Olympic Eagles are scheduled to travel to Lubumbashi for the first leg against DR Congo on Friday, November 13. The encounter will take place on the same day the Super Eagles host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The return leg is slated for Tuesday, November 17, in Ikenne, coinciding with Nigeria’s second meeting with Tanzania.

In Chelle’s absence, assistant coach Deniran Ortega will oversee the Olympic Eagles, working alongside Ikorodu City head coach Bright Ozebagbe.

Ortega reportedly conducted most of the team’s training sessions on Thursday and led the technical crew during their friendly victory over Grassrunners on Friday, ahead of the squad’s departure for the first leg.

Meanwhile, Chelle has selected 23 players for the Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifying matches against Tanzania. Among the notable inclusions are Brighton forward Zadok Yohanna and Molde FC midfielder Daniel Daga.

Goalkeeper Michael Atata and junior international Abdulmuiz Adeleke have also earned places in the squad. Atata will compete for the goalkeeping position alongside Samuel James of SJK FC and Clinton Andy.

Other notable selections include defenders Victory Akpe, Vince Osuji and Emmanuel Ochobi, as well as midfielders Chibuzor Nwoko and Aderemi Adeoye.

The attacking options also feature Peter Edokpolor and Umar Abubakar.

The seven home-based players in the squad are expected to depart Nigeria on Tuesday for the Olympic Eagles’ first-leg encounter against DR Congo at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi.

Full Nigeria U-23 Squad

Goalkeepers: Samuel James (SJK FC, Finland); Clinton Andy (Rivers United); Michael Atata (Ikorodu City).

Defenders: Christian Akpan (Genk FC, Belgium); Victory Akpe (FC Basel, Switzerland); Vince Osuji (Tromsø IL FC, Norway); Emmanuel Godwin (Pardubice FC, Czechia); Odinaka Alfred (Nasarawa United); Emmanuel Ochobi (Rivers United); Aliu Sugau (Barau FC).

Midfielders: John Otomewo (Reims FC, France); Daniel Daga (Molde FC, Norway); Wilfred George (Kristiansund FC, Norway); Chibuzor Nwoko (Fulham FC, England); Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City); Sadiq Saleh (FC Metta, Latvia); Victor Samuel (Pardubice FC, Czechia).

Forwards: Peter Edokpolor (SL Benfica, Portugal); Sulaiman Sani (Al-Qadsiah FC, Saudi Arabia); Umar Abubakar (FC Famalicao, Portugal); Zadok Yohanna (Brighton FC, England); Abdullahi Umar (Hradec Kralove, Czechia); Abdulmuiz Adeleke (Sporting Supreme).

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“Behave Yourself!” – Seyi Tinubu Fires Back At Isaac Fayose Over Port Harcourt ‘City Boy’ Walk.

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Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has criticised political commentator Isaac Fayose over his remarks about the City Boy movement’s walk in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Fayose had taken to social media to question the gathering, describing it as a waste of time and expressing doubts about the number of people who attended the event.

Responding in the comment section of the post, Seyi urged the businessman to conduct himself properly instead of criticising the group’s activities.

He defended the Port Harcourt walk, describing it as a successful and peaceful gathering organised by young Nigerians in support of President Tinubu and his administration.

Seyi wrote: “My content creator Egbon e behave ara yin o. You and I both know that those gallant men and women were there for the city boy walk in PH, which was a success by the way. Vote APC.”

In a related development, Fayose has alleged that he is being targeted with false accusations because of his support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, made the allegation in a video shared on his verified Facebook page on Sunday.

He was reacting to a post by an unnamed blogger linking him to a rape allegation, which he denied, describing it as a fabrication intended to damage his reputation because of his refusal to withdraw support for Obi.

Fayose further alleged that individuals who turn down offers from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are often subjected to smear campaigns.

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