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Residents Raise Alarm Over UBTH Dumpsite, Say Disease Looms

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3 years ago

November 17, 2022

Residents of the Federal Low Cost Housing Estate along the Federal Government Girls College Road, Ugbowo, Benin City, have raised alarm over fear of possible outbreak of epidemics in the Estate due to the waste dumpsite in the Estate by the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH.

The residents around the Estate said all efforts to get the hospital’s management to relocate the dumpsite failed hence they decided to cry out to the public to avert any form of epidemic.

Speaking, Secretary, Landlords Association of the Estate, Dr. Sharlyswest Eboigbe, said letters written to concerned authorities to address the issue did not yield any result.

While lamenting that when it rains the place becomes an eyesore, Eboigbe noted that hospital waste should not be in the same environment with human.

He said: “As a matter of fact, where human being lives, waste industry ought not to be there. This has become problem to us. Since 2019 when we started developing our properties, we have made several efforts through the supervising ministry to see how best they can discuss with people dumping these wastes.

“The primary people dumping these things is UBTH, they dump their hospital waste here. Several attempts made to address this have not yielded result, and that is why we are crying out.

“We don’t come out to take fresh air as expected because of the offensive ordour from the dumpsite.

“When it rains, we see all sorts of things from this place and this is not healthy.

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“I met with the Federal Controller on this matter, and he said he has written letters to concerned authorities about this, but we have not seen anything. Even UBTH is claiming that they are doing the right thing.”

Also speaking, Dr. Wilson Osarogiagbon, called for the relocation of the dump site, adding: “We are not here to fight anybody, we are just appealing. If a rat, for instance, ran into our houses, God forbid, that will be a beginning of an epidemic, and if that happens, that could spread to various parts of the state.”

He continued: “The place is already a site for rodents, for reptiles and for mosquito. The stench emanating from this dumpsite is an invite to an airborne epidemic.

“We, the landlords have tried our best as regards this, so, we are here to say we cannot stay with such epidemic prone area. That authorities concerned should help us on this because we cannot leave with this, and we do not want to lose any of our landlords.”

The residents, therefore, appealed to UBTH management and others concerned authorities to address the issue before it get out of hand.

Reacting, Dr Mrs. Esohe Ogboghodo, Dr Mrs. Esohe Ogboghodo. Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee, Research and Ethics, the UBTH said the dumpsite has been there long before the occupants came to the area, adding the wastes were not hazardous.

Metro

Court Jails Football Coach For Sodomising Minor Player

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7 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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A Kano State High Court has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison for sodomising one of his underage players.

The presiding judge, Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad, delivered the judgment on Wednesday, sentencing Hayatu without the option of a fine.

According to the prosecution, the coach, who lives in Sanka area of Kano metropolis, committed the offence twice in different locations. He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.

To prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, the state counsel, Barrister Ibrahim Arif Garba, presented five witnesses who testified against the defendant.

In his defense, Hayatu took the witness stand alone.

The prosecution stated that his action violated Section 284 of the Penal Code Law, which criminalises sodomy.

After reviewing all the evidence and witness statements, Justice Dahuru ruled that the prosecution had successfully proved the case.

He sentenced Hayatu to four years in prison on each of the two counts, to run concurrently — meaning he will serve a total of eight years starting from the day of the judgment.

Metro

Lagos Fire Service Rescues Woman From 60-foot Well In Ikorodu

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8 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has saved a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered well approximately 60 feet deep at No. 14 Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, in the Ikorodu area of the state.

The incident, which drew a large crowd of onlookers, was described by residents as “nothing short of a miracle.”

Eyewitnesses said the woman, whose identity had not been immediately confirmed, reportedly wandered from a nearby compound and was seated on the edge of the well before losing balance and falling in.

Following a distress call, operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived swiftly and launched a well-coordinated rescue operation.

Confirming the incident, the Director of the agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, said the woman was pulled out alive after a tense and delicate rescue effort.

“She was immediately stabilised and transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care,” Adeseye said.

She cautioned residents to ensure all open wells and similar structures are securely covered to prevent avoidable accidents.

Adeseye also praised the professionalism and prompt response of her team, reaffirming the agency’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across Lagos State.

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DSS Arrests Two Dismissed Officers Over Impersonation, Fraud

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8 hours ago

October 16, 2025

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The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested two dismissed officers, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, accused of impersonating the Service to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.

The DSS, in a statement issued on Wednesday, confirmed that both individuals, earlier declared wanted in separate public warnings, have been arrested and will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“The Department of State Services recently issued disclaimers on two dismissed personnel of the Service, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin. These individuals were alleged to be cloaking under the Service to engage in fraudulent activities.

“The public is hereby notified that these culprits have been apprehended and will face prosecution in accordance with the law,” the Service said.

This comes after a series of alerts by the DSS warning Nigerians against dealing with the former officers dismissed for misconduct but still parading themselves as active operatives.

Recall that the secret police had raised the alarm over the activities of Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, accusing him of using the DSS name to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

In the same vein, on October 8, a separate statement was issued concerning Barry Donald, another dismissed officer alleged to be impersonating the agency for fraudulent purposes.

The DSS said it remains committed to protecting Nigerians from impostors and maintaining public trust in the Service. It also revealed plans to publish the names of other previously dismissed personnel to prevent citizens from falling victim to similar schemes.

The DSS urged members of the public to verify all official engagements through its verified communication channels and to report any suspicious activities involving persons claiming to represent the Service.