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Research: The Heartbeat of National Development – Prof. Akin Abayomi at NIMR 14th International Conference

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At the recently concluded Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) 14th International Conference, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, emphasized the critical role of research in driving national development. According to him, “The heartbeat of any country is development, and any nation that prioritizes research is on the path to success.” Editor’s Pick  … Read more

‘He Was Humility Personified’ — Eko Club International Mourns Osolo Of Osolo

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Osolo of Isolo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka

Individuals and groups are mourning the passing of the Osolo of Isolo. Eko Club International is one of the groups condoling the late monarch’s family. He passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Eko Club International, the umbrella body for Lagosians in the diaspora, has mourned the demise of … Read more

LUTH Refutes Allegation Of Negligence Over Death Of US-Based Nigerian

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, on Tuesday rejected an allegation of negligence in the death of Mr. Olaleye Franklin Adenibuyan who died at the facility while receiving care from a critical fall. While commiserating with the family of the deceased, LUTH management explained that the late Adenibuyan, who was … Read more

LUTH Faces Accusations Of Causing Death Of US-Based Nigerian

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Eko Hot Blog reports that a media entrepreneur, Comfort Obi, has narrated how the lack of necessary equipment at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, led to the death of a United States-based Nigerian, Mr Olaleye Adenibuyan. In an article published on Punch on Monday morning, Obi said Adenibuyan died on January 24, 2024. … Read more

BREAKING: Veteran Fuji Musician, Kollington Ayinla Reportedly In Critical Condition

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Veteran Nigerian Fuji musician, Alhaji Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, is reportedly critically ill and has been hospitalised for days. According to SaharaReporters, reports from those close to the 75-year-old musician said that Ayinla had been ill for over a week. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Governor Mutfwang … Read more

BREAKING: Osun Monarch, Oba Rauf Ajiboye VIII Is Dead

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Prominent Osun monarch, Oba Rauf Olaniyan Ajiboye Olaigbo VIII has been confirmed dead. The monarch died on Sunday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). He died after a brief illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prominent Osun monarch, Oba Rauf Olaniyan Ajiboye Olaigbo VIII, the Elende of Eko-Ende has passed away. EDITOR’S PICKS   NASS … Read more

Nigerian Lady Dies In Lagos Days After She Was Knocked By Lebanese Driver

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Nigerian Lady Dies In Lagos

Nigerian Lady Dies In Lagos Days After She Was Knocked By Lebanese Driver Omotola was rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital where she had been undergoing treatment for the injuries she sustained EDITOR’S PICK:  Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – … Read more

Update: Gales Club Donates Hospital Equipment To Lagos State General Hospital (Video)

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Gales Club Donates Hospital Equipment

By Kayode Shopekan Gales Club donates Hospital equipment to Lagos State General Hospital EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of nurses who trained at the Lagos State General Hospital, class 1976 and 1979 (Set 9A), who refer to themselves as the Gales Club, have returned to their alma mata to perform corporate social responsibility … Read more

BREAKING: Former Oyo Governor Is Dead

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Oyo, NAF

The former governor of Oyo State is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former military governor of Oyo State, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin, is dead. The former governor was pronounced dead at the age of 78. A family source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Olurin died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). … Read more

UK-Based Nigerian Vows To Take Down LUTH For Killing Brother

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LUTH

“CMD is the main culprit in my brother’s death.” In what could be a grave dent to Federal Government and also erode its gains towards repositioning the country’s health sector, Lagos university teaching hospital (LUTH) has been accused of deliberately killing a UK based Nigeria man who needed medical attention. As gathered by Eko Hot … Read more

How The Second Wave Of COVID-19 Kills Faster – LUTH Explains

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Lagos University Teaching Hospital LUTH cautioned Nigerians that the second wave of COVID-19 is worse than the former as it is easily transmissible and more lethal. The hospital in an opinion published by its chief medical director, Prof.Chris Bode, notified Nigerians take the entire COVID19 protocol extremely seriously,  EKO HOT BLOG  gathered. Professor Bode said … Read more

Clarion Call: Abike Dabiri Rising To The Occasion In Perilous Times

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Abike Dabiri

The past few months have got to be the most debilitating for humans in contemporary history of mankind as the virulent COVID-19 infection wreaked havoc on every imaginable human endeavour, bringing the world to the brink. Nigeria has not been left out by the effect of the pandemic as government tries to wade through the … Read more

COVID-19: Unease As Over 20 Medical Personnel, Patients Test Positive In LUTH

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This is a follow-up report on our exclusive story of May 21. A week-long painstaking investigation into the activities of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and other public health care centres in Lagos state — the epicenter of coronavirus in Nigeria — in relation to the handling of the COVID-19  pandemic Hospital Management Shuts down … Read more

COVID-19: Panic In Lagos As Over 40 Medical Personnel Test Positive In LUTH

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Many departments are on lockdown because most workers are infected due to lack of personal protective equipment (PPEs) All the doctors in the gynecology department had contracted the deadly Coronavirus, 40 low cadres and non-medical staff like cleaners are also infected. Hospital has been on partial shutdown for months, hence could not operate optimally due … Read more

33-Year-Old COVID-19 Patient Delivers Baby At LUTH

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A 33-year-old coronavirus patient has delivered a baby boy at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba. This was contained in a statement on Friday by LUTH Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Prof Wasiu Adeyemo. Adeyemo said, “LUTH delivers third patient (33-year-old) with COVID-19 of a baby boy. “A team of LUTH doctors, anaesthetists and nurses … Read more

LUTH Admits 4 Coronavirus Patients Hours After Opening Isolation Centre

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A few hours after the inauguration of a 60-bed isolation centre for Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, says it has admitted four patients with the virus. Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, the LUTH Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. According to him, they are … Read more

LUTH Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike

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Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has on Friday embarked on an indefinite strike over nonpayment of outstanding salaries and allowances. Reports have it that the association was also demanding for the payment of outstanding arrears owed house officers, resident doctors, and residency training fees. Other issues, they are seeking interventions include … Read more

‘I gave birth to him at an old age’ — mother of slain LUTH doctor breaks silence

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The mother of Stephen Urueye, a medical doctor stabbed to death in Lagos, says she experienced difficulty while giving birth to him. The grieving woman simply identified as Aderonke had initially refused to open up on the tragedy that befell her family shortly after they were at the peak of celebration. On Tuesday, Urueye lined … Read more

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