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Neuropsychiatric Hospitals to Be Renamed
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced that the Federal Government is preparing an executive order to rename all Federal Neuropsychiatric facilities as specialty hospitals. Alausa shared this update on his X handle on Thursday, explaining that the renaming aims to eliminate the stigma often associated with psychiatric hospitals, ensuring that Nigerians receive care without judgment.
He wrote, “The Federal Government is working on an executive order to rename all FNPH facilities as Specialty Hospitals to reduce the stigma associated with psychiatric care.” Alausa also highlighted his efforts to understand the capacities and infrastructure of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, noting the impressive work at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Kaduna, where he recently commissioned new facilities as part of the government’s agenda to improve healthcare governance.
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Lagos Police React to Alleged Extortion of Dispatch Riders on Coastal Road
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
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Ogun State Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
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Public Reacts as Dino Melaye Criticises Nigeria’s Economy While Abroad
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
