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Nigerian Govt Moves To Establish Armed Forces Medical College.
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS) to enhance military healthcare services.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The development was disclosed in a statement on Saturday in Abuja by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. She said the initiative aims to address manpower gaps within the Armed Forces while expanding Nigeria’s overall medical training capacity.
Boriowo quoted the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who revealed the plan during a high-level meeting with the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, and other stakeholders. Also present were the Ministers of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, and Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle.
Alausa explained that the proposed college aligns with the Federal Government’s reform agenda, particularly efforts to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences education. He said the college would provide a structured and sustainable pipeline of military-trained doctors, surgeons, trauma specialists, emergency medics, and allied health professionals.
Noting Nigeria’s shortage of medical professionals, Alausa highlighted a deficit of about 340,000 doctors to serve a population exceeding 240 million. To address this, the ministry has doubled annual medical school admissions from roughly 5,000 to nearly 10,000, with plans to increase the number to around 19,000 in the coming years. The new college is expected to form a key part of this expansion strategy.
In line with the Federal Government’s seven-year moratorium on new tertiary institutions, the Nigerian Defence Academy will establish the college within its existing framework. The institution will be based in Lagos State and linked to accredited federal and military hospitals for clinical training, including the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital and the 661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital.
Medical cadets will undergo an eight-year programme comprising six years of academic training, one year of military training, and one year of housemanship. Graduates will gain medical expertise, discipline, leadership skills, and operational readiness for military service.
A Technical Working Group, including representatives from the Ministries of Education and Defence, the Nigerian Defence Academy, and relevant professional and regulatory bodies, has been constituted to ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Admissions are expected to commence by October or November 2026.
Alausa expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for supporting human capital development and national security and reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to delivering the initiative in line with national standards and global best practices.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has argued that the North is not disadvantaged in Nigeria’s power-sharing arrangement under democratic rule.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the statement during an interview on Arise Television, where he spoke on zoning, fairness, and political balance in the country.
He noted that since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the South has held the presidency for about 18 years, while the North has governed for roughly 10 years.
According to him, this should be taken into account when discussing which region has benefited more from the country’s power rotation system. He also maintained that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only major political party with zoning clearly embedded in its constitution.
“The South has governed for 18 years and the North for 10. So who is really in deficit if we are being fair? Even more broadly, the only party with zoning formally entrenched is the PDP,” he said.
Atiku also recalled the constitutional conference held during the military era under General Sani Abacha, where he led a group that opposed the inclusion of rotational presidency in the constitution.
He said the proposal, championed by the late former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, was rejected at the time because his group had majority support among delegates.
According to him, Ekwueme later acknowledged that the decision may not have been ideal during his funeral years later. Atiku added that he now believes a rotational system, if adopted earlier, could have ensured a more balanced distribution of power across Nigeria’s regions.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken about the source of his wealth, saying it was built long before he entered politics through years of business investments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he explained that his fortune came from ventures across logistics, real estate, agriculture, education, and the oil and gas sector.
He said he was already a fully established businessman before joining politics and had interests spread across different parts of the economy.
According to him, his financial background has never been in doubt because of how his wealth was acquired.
Atiku also recalled his role in the early formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he was among its key founders and also contributed financially to its establishment.
He further noted that during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a panel was set up to investigate his activities. He said the panel included figures such as Nasir El-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu, and that he allowed the process to proceed without relying on his immunity.
“I made my money through business before joining politics. I invested in oil and gas, logistics, agriculture and other sectors,” he said.
“I was already established in business before I came into politics.”
“I played a major role in setting up the PDP and contributed financially to its formation.”
“No one accused me of corruption because my sources of income were clear.”
“A panel was set up to investigate me, and I allowed it to go ahead without hiding behind immunity,” he added.
Atiku remains active in Nigerian politics and is currently seeking the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted approval for a fresh legal move seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen investigations into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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