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The spectre of medical errors is a critically important subject, one that is as old as organised medical practice itself. What is striking, however, is not merely their longevity but their alarming frequency. Estimating the true scale of medical errors remains difficult because of varying definitions, underreporting, institutional concealment, and differences in study methodologies. In this essay, we examine what is known, beginning from the earliest period of organised healthcare, and briefly outline key findings from major studies and official reports. The World Health Organisation estimates that one in every 10 patients is harmed while receiving hospital care in high-income…

Oyo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dayo Ogungbenro, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the threat to reclaim the state by the opposition in 2027 and Governor Seyi Makinde’s succession move Mrs Florence Ajimobi, wife of the former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has denied a viral video in which she allegedly threatened war to reclaim the state for the APC. What do you see in that? She is a former first lady, and we have to extend every courtesy and respect to her as the wife of our former beloved state governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Irrespective of party…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have said recent fiscal reforms, particularly the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, hold significant potential to unlock value across the country’s energy value chain if effectively implemented. They made this known at the 2026 Oil and Gas Symposium organised by the Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers in Abuja, where industry players converged to examine how tax reforms, innovation, and engineering efficiency can reposition Nigeria’s energy sector for sustainable growth. In a statement, the National Chairman of NIPetE, Dr Yetunde Aladeitan, was quoted as saying that Nigeria’s energy future must move decisively away from crude…

MJuventusChiellini hails Osimhen quality director Giorgio Chiellini has praised Victor Osimhen’s qualities while insisting the Serie A giants were never close to signing the Super Eagles striker, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Italian legend spoke after Juventus were drawn against Osimhen’s Galatasaray in the Champions League knockout play-offs, setting up a reunion between the Nigerian forward and Italian football. “It’s a strong team with great players. We’ll play the second leg at home, so it won’t end in Istanbul, but we’ll have to be good at going to that stadium to play our game and exploit their weaknesses and limit…

Key takeaways:SOL fell to 2026 lows as tech sector layoffs and artificial intelligence revenue concerns hit markets.Despite the bleak environment, Solana outpaced competitors with network fees jumping 81%, securing its vice-leadership.Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), traded down to $100.30 on Saturday, reaching its lowest levels since April 2025. While the 18% price correction over 30 days took traders by surprise, the movement largely mirrored broader altcoin market capitalization trends. A 26% crash in silver prices on Friday further prompted cryptocurrency traders to brace for additional downside. SOL/USD (orange) vs. altcoin market capitalization (blue). Source: TradingViewSOL was able to reclaim the…

As Hollywood mourns the loss of Catherine O’Hara, fans of the Home Alone star are looking back at how the late actress discussed the most important role of her life — mom. “I’m proud to say, we all make each other laugh,” O’Hara told the Toronto Star in 2007 of life with her sons Matthew and Luke, who she shared with her husband, Bo Welch. “In my home, growing up — I learned that from my parents,” she continued at the time. “They made each other laugh to the end, God bless ‘em. How great is that?” She added of…

Spokesman of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful, has reacted to the group’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s advise to residents of the South-East to ignore the Monday, February 2, 2026 sit-at-home declared by the group in solidarity with traders of Onitsha Main Market. Onitsha Main Market was closed for a week by Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, following the traders’ non-compliance with his ban on the observance of the Monday sit-at-home in the state. IPOB kicked against the development and told the traders to open their shops regardless of the governor’s order. But Soludo enforced the closure by…

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has insisted that victory is non-negotiable in the clash with Zambian side Power Dynamos. The Pride of Rivers will square up with Power Dynamos in a matchday 4 fixture of the CAF Champions League in Uyo on Sunday. Finidi assured that they will give their all in the game. “We just need not to talk much, we need to go there and put in the hardwork to get the maximum points,” Finidi stated in a pre-match interview. “It’s all about winning, if we can score more goals it will be an added advantage, I…

There is tension in Anambra State as traders and leaders of the Onitsha Main Market face a dilemma on Monday when the government will reopen trading activities. This is due to the threat issued by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra last Friday against the resumption. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the pro-Biafran group had called on traders, transporters, banks, schools, civil servants and other sectors across the Southeast to observe what it described as a peaceful solidarity sit-at-home on Monday. The group said the order was a response to Governor Charles Soludo’s week-long closure of the…

Following the collapse of the national electricity grid twice within January, African Democratic Congress chieftain, Peter Obi, posted on X last week, “No Steady Power in Four Years, No Second Term – Tinubu.’” It was a reference to presidential candidate Bola Tinubu’s promise in 2023 that if he failed to deliver constant electricity to Nigerians, he would be unworthy of re-election. “Whichever way, by all means necessary,” he had declared in his unique drawl, “you must have electricity. And you will not pay for estimated billing anymore.  A promise made will be a promise kept.  If I don’t keep the…