Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stark warning, stating that the abduction of Nigerians by bandits will continue unless the government and security agencies take decisive action against insecurity. Obi made these remarks while reacting to the recent release of 8 corps members by bandits in Zamfara State and the police … Read more
Five days after the abduction of 20 medical students from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, security forces are still searching the forest to rescue them. The students were en route to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students annual convention in Enugu last Thursday when they were kidnapped along the … Read more
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed additional detectives to Benue State to assist in rescuing the kidnapped medical students. The students, 20 in total, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were abducted on Thursday evening while traveling along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu road. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State University, Makurdi has slammed a one-month suspension on medical students from 200 Level to 600 Level following an October 25 protest by the students over alleged poor accommodation and infrastructure. The students of the institution’s College of Health Sciences had during the protest marched to the state … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that three final-year medical students are reportedly missing after their boat sank in Marina Resort, Calabar, Cross River State. The students were on a boat cruise at the resort as part of events slated for the Calabar University Medical Association (CUMSA) week when the unfortunate incident happened. It was gathered that at least … Read more
No fewer than 17 medical students of Kaduna State University (KASU) recalled for examinations have tested positive for COVID-19. Comrade Tukur Abdulkadir, chairman KASU Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), disclosed this to reporters on Friday. He said the positive cases have vindicated the union’s opposition to reopening of the institution. He said: “As you … Read more