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Muhuyi Magaji Writes Medical Doctor, Threatens Legal Action Over Fake Medical Report

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The suspended Chairman of Kano Public Complains And Anti Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado has threaten to drag his Medical Doctor, Bayo Ayodele to court over fake medical reports he provided from the National Hospital Abuja.

Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado had submitted a medical report and a letter to the Kano State House of Assembly as reasons for not being able to honour an invitation by the house on July, 14th, 2021, over a petition against him.

However, the assembly wrote to the National Hospital, Abuja to confirm the medical report submitted.

In the reply by the National Hospital Abuja dated July 19th, 2021, with reference number, NHA/CMAC/GC/0117/2021/V.I/01 and signed by Director Clinical Services, Dr A. A Umar said its investigation of the documents indicated that they were forged.

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Miffed with this, Muhuyi’s Counsel, Messer Adesina Oke and Associates wrote to the Medical Doctor, Bayo Ayodele, dated July, 23rd, 2021, demanding clarification with the letter of the National Hospital to Kano State House of Assembly.

According to a copy of the letter signed by Barr. S.O Omekedo and Obtained by NIGERIAN TRACKER on Friday, said ’’ it is the instruction of our client that you are a medical practitioner and works with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) Staff Clinic Mahushi, Abuja and that he commissioned and retained your services sometime in May 2021, in your clinic, National Commission for Colleges of Education INCCEJ Staff Clinic. Mabushi, Abuja for a fee to act as his personal Physician when he fell ill.

The letter said it is also as you requested which is customary, for a number test to be carried out on him, after the physical preliminary observation, you personally took/ collected his blood, urine, stool and sputum which test were to be carried out in your place of work, while you further refer him to Life Bridge Diagnostic Centre, located at No 15A Yawun street, Abuja for further test.

Similarly, the letter read, ‘’It is the position of our client that you later delivered to him a medical report dated 7th July, 2021. Personally signed by you from the National Hospital Abuja and on which basis you placed our client on medication and thereafter collected other samples of his blood, urine, stool and sputum for further test which is now contained in the medical report from the same National Hospital Abuja, dated 12 July 2021

According to a copy of the letter signed by Barr. S.O Omekedo and obtained by the NIGERIAN TRACKER, said ‘’arising from the foregoing, we have the Instructions of our client to make the following urgent demands:

  1. That you respond to the veracity or otherwise of the news reports as same is capable of directing the minds of the Honorable Members of the Kano State House Assembly on the true state of affairs in respect of my health.
  2. That you personally write a letter within 48 (forty-eight) hours address and same submitted to the Clerk of Kano State House Assembly stating the position of my health and medical fitness.

‘’TAKE NOTICE that should you fail, refuse or neglect in complying with this simple but cogent demand within 2 (two) clear days or 48 (forty-eight) hours whichever is earlier to time from the date or time of receipt of this letter, we shall have no other option than to bring an action against you in court without further notice.

 

The letter from the law firm was also copied the National Hospital Abuja and Kano State House of Assembly.

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

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Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

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Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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