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Adenuga Seeks N20m Financial Assistance For Mother’s Kidney Transplant

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2 years ago

September 10, 2023

Mr. David Adenuga who hales from Ijebu Ode in Ogun State has called on the state government and other philanthropists to assist his ailing mother to raise N20 million for her kidney transplant.

Adenuga, who made the call on behalf of the family, said his 60 year old mother, Odubiro Adebisi’s medical report from the Babcock University Teaching Hospital indicated that the patient was being managed for chronic kidney disease and would require a renal transplant.

The medical report dated September 4, 2023, and signed by the Consultant Nephrologist of the Hospital, Dr. Oyebisi Oyekunle, stated that there was a history of nausea and vomiting, facial puffiness, hiccups, and anorexia and is also associated with weight loss, reduction in urinary output, and passage of frothy urine.

Adenuga explained that the Consultant Nephrologist had explained that Odubiro would require more dialysis sessions and interventions, adding that the definite treatment would be a renal transplant which would require preliminary tests and post-operative investigations.

He said that an overhead cost of about N20m would be required, as well as post-operative medication.

According to him, it is clearly stated in the report by Dr. Oyekunle that “Above named is a known hypertensive patient, who was referred to our facility on account of vomiting, generalized body weakness, abdominal pain, and difficulty in breathing.

“There was associated weight loss, reduction in urinary output, and passage of frothy urine. There was also a history of pedal swelling and lack of blood for which she received three pints of blood.

“The definite treatment will be a renal transplant which will require preliminary tests and post-operative investigations. An overhead cost of about 20 million naira would be required, as well as post-operative medication”.

Meanwhile, in a letter Adebisi’s family wrote to solicit support on her behalf, it was stated that she had been advised by her doctor to go for a kidney transplant, adding that the recent tests carried out indicated that her two kidneys were no longer functioning as normal.

“Over the past few months, her health has been deteriorating, and after numerous medical consultations and tests, it has been confirmed that she needs urgent treatment for her kidney condition.

“Unfortunately, due to the complexity of the procedure and the ongoing medical expenses, the financial burden has become overwhelming for us.

“The recommended treatment plan includes a potential kidney transplant, which not only involves the cost of the surgery but also the expenses associated with pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, medications, and continuous medical follow-ups.

“These mounting medical costs have strained our financial resources to the point where we are unable to meet them alone”.

Adenuga therefore called on kind-hearted Nigerians to extend helping hands in this desperate time of need.

“We assure you that any contribution, no matter the amount, would be deeply appreciated as your support would be instrumental in ensuring that she can receive the vital medical care that she desperately needs.

“Financial support towards Odubiro”s kidney transplant could be sent to her First Bank account number: 3050472812 with Odubiro Marian Adebisi as the account name and she can be also contacted at 07085178897 or 09024203369,” he said.

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9 Most-requested Documents For Work Visas

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10 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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Planning to work abroad? Whether you’re heading to Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia, or the UAE, securing a work visa is a critical step and the process often comes with a long list of required documents.

While specifics vary by country, most immigration offices demand a core set of paperwork before granting a work visa. Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly requested documents:

1. Valid Passport

Your passport must typically have at least six months’ validity beyond your intended stay. Some countries require blank visa pages as well, so double-check the requirements.

2. Job Offer Letter

This is one of the most important documents in your visa application. It must come from a verified employer or government-approved sponsor. The letter should include details such as your job title, salary, and terms of employment.

3. Educational Certificates

These include your university degrees, diplomas, and any vocational qualifications relevant to the job you’re applying for. In some cases, you may need to have these credentials assessed or authenticated.

4. Proof of Work Experience

Most countries will want to see evidence of your past employment. This could include:

Reference letters from previous employers
Employment contracts
Payslips

5. Language Proficiency Test Results

If you’re going to an English-speaking country like the UK, Canada, or Australia, proof of English proficiency is often required. Commonly accepted tests include:

IELTS
TOEFL
PTE Academic

Some non-English-speaking countries may ask for proof of proficiency in their official language.

6. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

This is a document issued by law enforcement to confirm that you have no criminal record. It’s essential to prove your good character and legal standing in your home country.

7. Medical Certificate

Many countries require a medical exam to ensure you’re fit to work and free from contagious diseases. The test is usually conducted by a panel physician authorized by the destination country’s immigration authority.

8. Proof of Funds

You may need to show bank statements or other financial documents to prove you can support yourself (and your dependents, if applicable) until you start earning.

9. Professional Accreditation or Licensing

If you’re applying for jobs in regulated sectors like healthcare, education, or engineering, you may need proof of accreditation or registration with a professional body in the destination country.
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Over 1.3 Million Return To Homes In Sudan – UN

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10 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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More than 1.3 million people who fled the fighting in Sudan have headed home, the United Nations said Friday, pleading for greater international aid to help returnees rebuild shattered lives.

Over a million internally displaced people (IDPs) have returned to their homes in recent months, UN agencies said.

A further 320,000 refugees have crossed back into Sudan this year, mainly from neighbouring Egypt and South Sudan.

While fighting has subsided in the “pockets of relative safety” that people are beginning to return to, the situation remains highly precarious, the UN said.

Since April 2023, Sudan has been torn apart by a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, commander of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The fighting has killed tens of thousands.

The RSF lost control of the capital, Khartoum, in March and the regular army now controls Sudan’s centre, north and east.

In a joint statement, the UN’s IOM migration agency, UNHCR refugee agency and UNDP development agency called for an urgent increase in financial support to pay for the recovery as people begin to return, with humanitarian operations “massively underfunded”.

Sudan has 10 million IDPs, including 7.7 million forced from their homes by the current conflict, they said.

More than four million have sought refuge in neighbouring countries.

– ‘Living nightmare’ –

Sudan is “the largest humanitarian catastrophe facing our world and also the least remembered”, the IOM’s regional director Othman Belbeisi, speaking from Port Sudan, told a media briefing in Geneva.

He said 71 percent of returns had been to Al-Jazira state, with eight percent to Khartoum.

Other returnees were mostly heading for Sennar state.

Both Al-Jazira and Sennar are located southeast of the capital.

“We expect 2.1 million to return to Khartoum by the end of this year but this will depend on many factors, especially the security situation and the ability to restore services,” Belbeisi said.

With the RSF holding nearly all of the western Darfur region, Kordofan in the south has become the war’s main battleground in recent weeks.

He said the “vicious, horrifying civil war continues to take lives with impunity”, imploring the warring factions to put down their guns.

“The war has unleashed hell for millions and millions of ordinary people,” he said.

“Sudan is a living nightmare. The violence needs to stop.”

– ‘Massive’ UXO contamination –

After visiting Khartoum and the Egyptian border, Mamadou Dian Balde, the UNHCR’s regional refugee coordinator for the Sudan crisis, said people were coming back to destroyed public infrastructure, making rebuilding their lives extremely challenging.

Those returning from Egypt were typically coming back “empty handed”, he said, speaking from Nairobi.

Luca Renda, UNDP’s resident representative in Sudan, warned of further cholera outbreaks in Khartoum if broken services were not restored.

“What we need is for the international community to support us,” he said.

Renda said around 1,700 wells needed rehabilitating, while at least six Khartoum hospitals and at least 35 schools needed urgent repairs.

He also sounded the alarm on the “massive” amount of unexploded ordnance littering the city and the need for decontamination.

He said anti-personnel mines had also been found in at least five locations in Khartoum.

“It will take years to fully decontaminate the city,” he said, speaking from Port Sudan.

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Trump Says Hamas Doesn’t Want A Deal, ‘Want To Die’

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11 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas did not want a ceasefire deal in Gaza, after Israel and the United States quit indirect negotiations with the Palestinian militant group.

“It was too bad. Hamas didn’t really want to make a deal. I think they want to die,” Trump said.

In Qatar, mediators had been shuttling between Israeli and Hamas delegations for more than two weeks in a bid to secure a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages after nearly two years of fighting.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government was still seeking a deal despite recalling its negotiators from Doha.

Trump blamed Hamas, saying “now we’re down to the final hostages, and they know what happens after you get the final hostages.”

The US president also dismissed the decision by France’s Emmanuel Macron to recognize a Palestinian state.

“He’s a very good guy, I like him, but that statement doesn’t carry weight,” Trump said.