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Guild of Medical Directors Warns of Crisis as Over 50% of Nigeria’s Private Hospitals Close Amid Rising Costs

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The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has raised concerns over the financial challenges crippling Nigeria’s private healthcare sector, revealing that over half of the country’s private hospitals have shut down, while those still operating are struggling to survive.

Dr. Raymond Kuti, President of the GMD, disclosed in an interview that monthly closures of private hospitals are accelerating due to escalating costs of essentials like electricity and medical supplies, pushing many to the brink.

“On average, three out of six private hospitals are shutting down monthly,” Dr. Kuti stated, noting that operational costs for energy and imported medical supplies have increased by as much as 500%.

This economic strain has hit Band A hospitals particularly hard. He also cited a decline in patient patronage and the “japa” trend, which has led to severe staffing shortages as young healthcare professionals leave Nigeria in search of better opportunities abroad.

The cost barrier has forced many Nigerians to delay necessary medical treatment, with some resorting to self-medication or local remedies due to financial constraints.

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Dr. Kuti, who also serves as the Chief Medical Director at Prisms Health Care Limited, urged the government to intervene and support private healthcare facilities, emphasizing their critical role in Nigeria’s healthcare system.

“We need the government to recognise the challenges we face and provide the necessary support to ensure that private hospitals can continue to operate and serve the community,” he said.


 

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NYSC Batch C2 Corp Members Cry Out Over Delayed Allowance Payments

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National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) corp members take to the social media to cry out on the lack of payment.

It can be noted that most corp members have been paid their April Allawee in the month May, however some of the Batch C2 members cries out on the lack of payment.

Corp members take to twitter and other social media handles to voice out their complaints in hope to be heard. “5 months, 2 allawee payment”

It can also be noted that the latest NYSC batch, A1 have been paid their allawee.


 

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“I’ll Support you” – Patience Jonathan Vows to Campaign for Oluremi Tinubu in 2027

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Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has made it clear that she has no plans of returning to Aso Rock Villa in 2027, offering her full support to First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and her husband ahead of the 2027 elections.

Patience Jonathan expressed her endorsement while attending the Women Icon Leader of the Year award ceremony, where she honored Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, in Abuja on Saturday night.

During her speech, Jonathan praised Tinubu-Ojo and reaffirmed her loyalty to the First Lady. She emphasized the importance of unity, saying, “There is only one president at a time. When it’s your turn, I’ll support you. And when it’s not, I’ll step back.”

She also took a moment to recall the support she and her husband received from Remi Tinubu and the president during their 2011 presidential campaign. Jonathan stressed that instead of aiming for a return to Aso Rock, her focus is on standing by the First Lady and supporting her efforts.

“I’ve known Oluremi for a long time,” Jonathan shared. “We’ve worked together as wives of governors and deputy governors. I will not abandon my friend. I am not running for office, and I won’t go back to the Villa.

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If you call me, I won’t come. I stand by my friend.” Jonathan concluded by reminding everyone that leadership is about “turn by turn” and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Senator Oluremi Tinubu and her husband’s vision for the country.


 

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Teenage Girl Sues JAMB After Being Forced to Remove Her Hijab Before UTME Exam

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A teenage girl, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a lawsuit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the PEFTI Centre after allegedly being forced to remove her hijab before sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The suit was filed by her mother and legal representative, Basirat Ojo, who spoke to journalists in Abuja about the distressing incident. Ojo explained that on April 25, 2025, at the PEFTI CBT Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, her daughter was told she could not take the exam unless she removed her hijab, which she wears as a religious obligation. Ojo described the experience as humiliating and emotionally distressing for her daughter, adding that it was a clear violation of her rights.

The lawsuit is seeking a public apology from both JAMB and PEFTI, to be published in two national newspapers. Additionally, it calls for compensation for the rights violation and a court ruling that any policy requiring female candidates to remove their hijabs is unconstitutional.

Lawal’s lawyer, Qousim Opakunle, emphasized that the case is based on constitutional rights. He argued that the directive violated Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, especially for minors who are vulnerable to such injustices.


 

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