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Journalists Honour National Ear Care Centre Kaduna MD

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For consistently engineering strategies of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases and coordinating research and training of specialists, the Freelance Journalists Federation ((FJF) has honoured the management of the National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna.

According to the federation, the center, despite paucity of funds and other challenges, has excelled in the areas of; human capacity development, accountability and due process in resource utilisation thereby deserving encouragement.

Presenting a plaque to the Medical Director of the Centre, Dr Mustapha Yaro, ((FJF administrator, Solomon Semaka explained that the award of International Health and Safety Standards was a confirmation of the views of Nigerians from all works of life.

“The 2021 extraordinary award committee has its members drawn from the civil society, religious organisations and the media. The Committee is at the National Ear Care Centre Kaduna on a mission to confirm the views of ordinary Nigerians as reflected in our surveys; as well as convey appreciation of Nigerians to the leadership and management of this great institution” above all to Mr President for his commitment to health sector revolution in Nigeria.

“Since the establishment of the centre, it has grappled with multiple challenges, ranging from lack of funding, inadequate infrastructure amongst others. But in the face of all this challenges, successive managements of the centre have continued to do their best to offer essential services to the public in line with the Act establishing the centre.

“The most outstanding milestone recorded under the current management based on our assessment has been in the areas of; human capacity development and staff training; accountability and due process in resource utilisation, improved staff professionalism and ethics; above all, the centre has continued to be public sector driven. Under the current management, the drive for research has doubled. These efforts no doubt have yielded tremendous accolades for the centre both nationally and internationally. The many reforms by the current management of the centre have enhanced the availability of essential services the centre was established to provide”, the group noted.

The Forum regretted that despite the huge achievements recorded at the centre, much was not heard of and pledged to support in publicising the good works going on in the centre.

“…it is pertinent to note that regardless of whatever successes recorded in the centre, if the achievements are not properly reported by the media, the fundamental objective of the centre; which is, to offer essential ear care services to Nigerians would be defeated. Nigerians need to know about the centre, what essential services they offer to the masses.

“It is for this reason that the committee is here to honour the management and to offer a hand of partnership to help in promoting the image and activities of the centre using our broad based digital and mainstream platforms”, Semaka assured.

Earlier, while conducting the delegation round some of the physical infrastructural achievements of the centre, the MD lauded the forum for identifying with the centre saying it was the height of patriotism.

Dr Mustapha Yaro while assuring that the centre under his watch will continue to strive to achieve its mandate highlighted some of the gains made under his watch.

He listed procurement of radiology and laboratory equipment, conversion of pharmacy block to a storey building, renovation of ENT blocks, post basic ENT nursing and students hostels, construction of two hundred seats capacity lecture auditorium amongst many others.

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IPOB’s lawyer accuses Anambra govt of violating citizens’ rights, wants all arrested charged to court

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The counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Anambra State Government to either charge to court or release individuals allegedly detained for the past five weeks without trial.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ejiofor criticized what he described as “violations of citizens’ rights,” emphasizing that the detainees have not been presented before any court or formally charged with a crime.

“Today, March 15, 2025, marks five full weeks since several citizens of Anambra State were arbitrarily arrested and detained in a private facility controlled by the state government. Shockingly, they have not been charged with any offense or brought before any court of law. This is a flagrant violation of their fundamental rights,” Ejiofor stated.

He expressed concern that the detainees were not held by the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), or the military, but instead in an undisclosed facility, without any official explanation from the government.

Ejiofor, who has previously supported the government’s security efforts, urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure the rule of law is upheld.

“I have always championed active citizen participation in combating insecurity and have publicly urged the government to act against criminal elements. However, this must be done legally and transparently,” he said.

While commending the efforts of the state’s Agụnechemba security outfit, Ejiofor insisted that professionalism and adherence to due process are crucial.

He reaffirmed his support for lawful measures to combat crime but warned that arbitrary detentions could erode public trust in the government’s security strategy.

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Osun Amotekun recruits accuse Adeleke’s govt of nepotism

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The Osun State Amotekun Corps has denied allegations of nepotism in its ongoing recruitment of 1,000 cadets, following claims by some dismissed recruits that they were removed in favor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members.

Some affected candidates, seen outside the NYSC camp venue in Osogbo, alleged they were removed due to their affiliation with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on behalf of the group, a dismissed cadet, Usman, claimed that they had been in camp since Sunday before being replaced by PDP members, some of whom, he alleged, were unfit for training.

However, Amotekun’s Board Chairman, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Wale Abass, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He explained that those removed from the training camp either failed to meet the required standards or did not follow the proper recruitment process.

“The 1,000 cadets invited for training went through a rigorous selection process. They submitted applications online, underwent document verification, and passed physical fitness tests before being invited to camp,” Abass stated.

He further revealed that some unqualified individuals managed to gain access to the camp, while some selected candidates failed to meet the reporting deadline. Those with health issues were also disqualified.

Abass reaffirmed that the Amotekun Corps remains committed to fairness and impartiality in its recruitment process. He described the allegations as an attempt to create confusion and undermine the security outfit’s credibility.

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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.

In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.

“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.

He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.

APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.

Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.

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