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The Federal Government has launched an investigation into a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja.

The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed victims of a road accident reportedly left unattended by hospital staff members after being brought in by a good Samaritan.

The good Samaritan, who recorded the footage, claimed he found the victims on the road and transported them to the hospital for urgent care.

He alleged that hospital staff refused to provide immediate assistance, with one citing a lack of gloves.

However, minutes later, as also seen in the video, some hospital staffers were seen assisting in lifting one of the severely injured victims into the emergency unit.

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Other victims, despite their injuries, were also seen leap-walking into the unit on their own.

In response, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Obadiah Gana, in a statement on Sunday, confirmed that the hospital has begun a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

Preliminary findings, according to the hospital, indicate that the emergency department had an adequate supply of essential medical items, including gloves, resuscitation equipment, and medications.

The hospital also stated that there were no shortages of trolleys or wheelchairs and that interactions with on-duty staff and other stakeholders are ongoing.

A senior Naval officer has been stabbed to death by unknown assailants in the Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The victim, identified as Commodore M. Buba, was attacked at Kawo bus stop by hoodlums who attempted to rob him of his mobile phone and other valuables under the Kawo flyover in the state.

The police and military authorities in Kaduna State are yet to confirm the incident but an eyewitness told our correspondent that the senior officer who was on course at the Armed Forces and Command Staff College, Jaji, had a flat tire while returning from the military institution when he was attacked by the suspected phone snatchers.

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It was gathered that the wounded senior officer was rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dead on arrival.

His body was deposited at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital.

Most Reverend Timothy Yahaya, the bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna, has urged the governors of the state to prioritize the areas of governance over their election rather than focusing on campaigning for re-election in 2027.

The cleric criticized political leaders for placing a premium on power retention over addressing the country’s numerous socio-economic issues, noting that it was too early to launch election campaigns just in the current administration.

“They started politicking before this regime was two years in power,” said one critic of our nation’s governance. And I want to make the case that let’s play down politics with the authorities. We are already campaigning for a second circle, so how can we win an election before it is already full? How did governance fare?

If it is possible, I want to plead with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and INEC, and I want to do the same for all political activities. That ban should be lifted after nine months of the election so that those who are elected to lead this nation can deliver what is required.

“To be honest, I don’t believe that the lack of good governance and the presence of billboards all contribute to a positive development. Other civilized countries will perceive us as jokers in this country because of how insulting and degrading it is.

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Bishop Yahaya also attacked opposition politicians who resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), branding them as merely opportunists whose actions were motivated by ego and not ideological convictions.

He urged politicians to ask themselves, “Do these politicians even know where they are coming from and where they are going?” I can confirm without a shadow of a doubt that 70% of them are currently members of the APC. Therefore, there are the same individuals. Who are they, exactly? They are all opportunists, and they will eat anything from the National Cake.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has announced a donation of 1, 000 Saudi Riyals, or roughly 450, 000, to each of the 3,200 state-religious pilgrims who are currently visiting Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.

Governor Aliyu addressed the Sokoto pilgrims in Mina on Saturday, expressing his congratulations on the successful completion of the Hajj rites.

He claimed that the money was intended to support the pilgrims’ trip to Nigeria.

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The governor praised the Sokoto delegation’s example of good conduct, noting that none of the state’s pilgrims were arrested while they were there and found not to have broken Saudi Arabian law.

Aliyu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the safety of all Sokoto residents, including those who follow a religious path.

He also expressed his gratitude to Alhaji Ummarun Kwabo, the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, and the State Amirul Hajj for their tireless efforts in coordinating a successful Hajj.