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Edo APC Lauds Ugbodaga’s Appointment As Orthopedic Hospital Ag. MD

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3 years ago

May 28, 2023

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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has commended the Federal Government on the appointment of Dr Philip Ugbodaga

as the Acting Medical Director of the newly established Nation Orthopedic Hospital in Edo State.

A letter by the State Chairman of the party, Col David Imuse (rtd) addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari said Ugbodaga who is a former chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state and a two term Medical Director of the Central Hospital in Benin City possess the competence needed to start the new hospital.

Describing Dr. Ugbodaga as a loyal party member, the letter read in part: “It is with a deep sense of responsibility and a heart full of gratitude, that I write on behalf of the State Working Committee(SWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State to express our profound appreciation to the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, for the appointment of a very loyal member of our party, a competent professional and medical administrator par excellence, Dr Philip Ugbodaga as the Acting Medical Director of the newly established National Orthopedic Hospital in Edo State.

“We are confident that Dr Philip Ugbodaga, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Edo State branch and also a former Medical Director of the Central Hospital, Benin City will leverage his expertise in administration and leadership to provide exceptional solutions to the running of the hospital.

“Your Excellency’s kind and fatherly gesture for the establishment of the hospital and the subsequent appointment of Dr. Philip Ugbodaga will no doubt provide the people of Edo State and indeed the South South geopolitical zone and contiguous states with the requisite medical facilities and qualified professionals that will guarantee access to quality healthcare services.

“As one of your parting gifts to the heartbeat of the nation, Edo State, this gesture will forever be remembered and posterity will be very kind to you as you have put a seal of well-being on the lives of many Nigerians, particularly those from the South South geopolitical zone, who constitute the immediate catchment area of the hospital and the general population of Nigerians.”

Recall that the Minister of State for Health, Hon Ekumankama Joseph in a letter dated 8th May 2023 read that: “This is to convey my approval for you to oversee the affairs of the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital. Edo State on acting capacity pending the appointment of a susbstantive Medical Director/your confirmation as the Medical Director for the Hospital by Mr. President. Your appointment is with immediate effect.

“The Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State will be directed to release some support staff to you when need arises to ensure smooth take off and commencement of healthcare services in the Hospital.

“While congratulating you on this appointment, I urge you to work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure effective take off and delivery of quality healthcare services to the populace.

“Please. accept my congratulations.”

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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45 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.