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The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, ATBUTH, Bauchi, has uncovered a fraudulent scheme within its premises and recovered ₦27,000 allegedly extorted from a patient. The development was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of the hospital’s Public Relations and Protocol Unit, Usman Koli. According to the statement, the fraud was uncovered by the hospital’s SERVICOM Unit during a routine surveillance exercise, which led to the arrest of an impostor who had been defrauding patients and their relatives. Koli explained that the suspect, described as an elderly man who appeared calm and unsuspecting, was apprehended…

The viral video of a heartless businessman mixing dye in palm oil—popularly called red oil—to sell to unsuspecting consumers with huge financial gains for himself has emitted so much angst and anger in the country that one cannot help but comment on this insidious wickedness. While health experts condemned the act as ‘slow murder’ of the palm oil-consuming citizens, considering that some chemical components of the dye are carcinogenic, I am of the view that Nigerians should put a lid on their anger and then take a deliberate overall view of the palm oil industry in Nigeria and how it…

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has declared the Abuja Municipal Area Council as the first political battleground ahead of the February 2026 area councils election, following her defection to the African Democratic Congress. Kingibe stated this on Thursday, barely 24 hours after she dumped the Labour Party for the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections. The senator officially registered as an ADC member at her Wuse Ward in AMAC on Thursday, describing the defection as the beginning of an intense political contest rather than a symbolic exercise. Addressing journalists and party supporters after receiving her…

The Rivers State Mega Region of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries recently organised a public seminar to educate residents on Nigeria’s new tax law and its implications for individuals and businesses. The seminar, part of the church’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, provided participants with an opportunity to interact with experts and relevant agencies involved in the implementation of the law, according to a statement. In his welcome address, Mega Senior Regional Overseer of MFM, Olawole Dahunsi, emphasised the church’s commitment to lawfulness and community transformation. “The church is a law-abiding ministry, teaching its members to obey the law while…

The World Health Organisation opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing that new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, can bring scientific scrutiny to centuries-old healing practices. The meeting in New Delhi will examine how governments can regulate traditional medicine while using emerging scientific tools to validate safe and effective treatments. The UN body hopes this push will help make ancestral practices more compatible with modern healthcare systems. “Traditional medicine is not a thing of the past,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a video released ahead of the three-day conference. “There is a growing demand for traditional…

Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey has been named in the BBC Premier League Team of the Week following a standout performance in the club’s 3-2 victory over Burnley, joining an elite list of players recognised by BBC Sport pundit Troy Deeney, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Bassey contributed a goal and delivered a commanding defensive display, combining attacking threat with reliability at the back to help secure all three points for the Cottagers as he departed for AFCON 2025. Deeney praised Bassey’s style and personality, saying, “He might be my favourite personality in football – happy-go-lucky, plays with his heart on his…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has praised Nollywood actors and filmmakers Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mobimpe, for their ongoing production of the Ekiti Parapo War film, highlighting its historical accuracy, scale, and attention to detail. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji during his visit to the Ekiti Parapo movie location in Ado-Ekiti on Monday…Photo Credit: Ekiti Govt The governor visited the movie locations in Ado Ekiti on Monday and took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his impressions, describing the project as a major cultural initiative that preserves and celebrates the state’s rich heritage. “I visited the…

You don’t need to deal with long mall lines or crowded parking lots just to wrap up your holiday shopping, but you probably already knew this. Some of the best deals are online, and even though Christmas is now just a few days away, a lot of Verge-approved gifts should still arrive on time if you order them online.We know that everyone’s wishlist looks different from the next, so we’ve got you covered with 30 gift ideas to suit gamers, music lovers, bookworms, and more. Below, you’ll find products like the latest AirPods Pro to the Meta Quest 3S and…

Recent claims of a major Bitcoin mining crackdown in China’s Xinjiang region rippled through the digital asset industry this week, but data by TheMinerMag suggests the actual impact was far smaller than early narratives implied.According to the latest Miner Weekly report, the Bitcoin network initially experienced a short-term hashrate decline, which was linked to developments in Xinjiang. However, the drop also coincided with power curtailments in the United States.Most major mining pools recovered to near pre-dip levels within days, resulting in a net decline of roughly 20 exahashes per second, which is significantly lower than the approximately 100 EH/s loss…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Taylor Swift just gave us all the holiday fashion inspo we didn’t know we needed. In her recent thank you video for Spotify Wrapped, the pop superstar appeared cozy, confident and very on-trend in a vibrant red sweater. If you ask Us, it’s a clear sign that a bright, bold red is officially the ‘it’ color of the season. From festive parties to polished office looks, Swift’s sweater moment proves that a standout knit can do all the heavy lifting…