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These stories about experiences in LUTH gives an example of Nigeria’s poor health system

Most times, when LUTH enters a conversation, the stories help to highlight how the country’s health crisis worsens by the minute. In a 2018 publication, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, “Nigeria’s health outcome indicators are still unacceptably high, in spite modest improvements. The maternal mortality ratio is 814 per 100,000. The mortality rate for... Read More

February 10, 2020

#PotholeTracker: The bariga road pothole by UNILAG gate can’t be a surprise if you are a Lagosian, it feels normal

This perhaps should no longer be a surprise. LUTH gate was once in a terrible condition until we intensified advocacy on the condition of the road, now we can see the result. A journey through the Bariga road section, which lead to UNILAG first gate would tell the story. It’s a state road, no doubt,... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 5th of April

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Late 5: Suspected killers of LUTH doctor, Stephen Urueye, arrested by Lagos Police; Embattled CJN Onnoghen resigns | Other stories

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The Late 5: Suspected killers of LUTH doctor, Stephen Urueye, arrested by Lagos Police; Embattled CJN Onnoghen resigns | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Embattled CJN Onnoghen resigns Suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has resigned, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported. Onnoghen’s resignation follows the recommendation of the National Judicial Council for his early retirement. The recommendation was sent to President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. In its public... Read More

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October 12, 2017

Opinion: How LUTH traumatises young doctors

by Imoisili Ehinomen God- according to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary- a being or object ‘believed’ to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship. ‘God’ is the word that comes to mind when I think of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). It is not in a good way that I consider this... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Lassa fever: LUTH delists 70 under surveillance

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has discharged two doctors infected with Lassa Fever. Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chris Bode disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday. He said the first who had contact with the index patient had been discharged earlier. He added that 70 contacts have been removed from the surveillance list as none... Read More

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August 10, 2017

LASG, LUTH say Lassa fever outbreak is being controlled

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, and the Lagos State Government, has asked residents, visitors of Lagos State and Nigeria at large to remain calm as the outbreak of Lassa fever is under control. The Chief Medical Director (CMD), LUTH, Prof. Chris Bode, who spoke at a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday,... Read More

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2 people have died and 4 quarantined | How is this Lassa fever spread?

Yesterday, two people were reported to have lost their lives at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital where they were being treated for the Lassa fever virus. Chief Medical Director at the hospital, Chris Bode confirmed this, adding that 100 others are currently being monitored there. All of them were exposed to one of the patients who died... Read More

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Lassa fever: 3 LUTH workers test positive

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) three health workers out of 100 under surveillance have tested positive to Lassa fever infection. LUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chris Bode, confirmed this at a joint briefing by the hospital’s management and officials from the state Ministry. He said the workers contracted the infection from the corpse of... Read More

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Lassa fever kills two in Lagos, 100 people under surveillance

Lassa Fever has killed two patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Chris Bode confirmed this on Tuesday. He added that 100 workers were being monitored. According to LUTH, the patients died after spending some days on admission. “Each of these two patients presented very late and died... Read More

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The Thread: Gunmen go on a killing spree in LUTH

Nigeria is such an insecure place with porous borders, and a corrupt, comatose security. When we are not battling Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen or cattle rustlers, we have daylight robbers, ritual killers and Yahoo boys. Nigeria is messed up, to be frank. And so is our sense of right and wrong, as this thread below... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. 10 injured as resident doctors, security officers clash in LUTH It was reported that 10 resident doctors were injured in a clash with security officers as they attempted to gain entrance into theri secretariat. 2. ‘Rearrest Kanu now’, South East group urges FG Members... Read More

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Has military rule delved into LUTH?

by Samuel Okike The month of May was definitely a rollercoaster, with countless scandalous and controversial news making headlines. When we thought things couldn’t get any dirtier, we were ushered out of the month with another bombshell: management of LUTH barring resident doctors from gaining entrance into their secretariat. Security officials engaging in physical combat... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Abducted Reps member released | JAMB releases 1,606,901 results | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Abducted House of Reps member released – YNaija UTME 2017: JAMB releases 1,606,901 results, supplementary exam to take place – YNaija Doctors, security officers clash in LUTH (WATCH) – YNaija Reps to probe 5-day-old company awarded multi-billion naira contract – YNaija Navy investigates clash with police in Calabar – YNaija... Read More

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10 injured as doctors, security officers clash in LUTH (WATCH)

Resident doctors at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) recently had a face-off with some security officials in the bid to prevent a takeover of their secretariat. The management of LUTH had asked the doctors to vacate the building they used as their secretariat, and in refusal, it was locked. The resident doctors then stormed... Read More

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The Thread: Smart tips – How to avoid paying bribes or showing ‘particulars’ on Nigerian roads

Did you say don’t own a car? We feel your grief but that would be taking things too far. Personal vehicles make life commuting around cities easier so why give up that comfort because human road banks are a thing? Just take a page from Dr Joe Abah’s book. Dr Joe Abah is the Director General... Read More

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November 28, 2016

Agbaje died in LUTH, not London – Chambers

The Fred Agbaje’s Chambers on Sunday released a statement to officially announce the death of their principal, Fred Agbaje. The statement, signed by Prince Kennedy U. Osunwa and Adeniyi Pokanu said contrary to media reports Agbaje did not die in London, but at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba. The lawyers described him... Read More

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November 22, 2016

LUTH celebrates first IVF delivery

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Tuesday celebrated the birth of its first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) baby born through assisted reproductive technology. Osato Giwa-Osagie, professor and coordinator of the The Assisted Fertility Centre (AFC), made this known during a verification visit by a team from the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Abuja. He... Read More

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September 5, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles | Nigeria’s situation now requires hard choices|FG enforces strict rule at LUTH

From the papers this morning- a Tracklist PDP says Oshiomhole sent government house policemen to intimidate our members – YNaija Kenyans, Nigerians continue to bicker on social media – YNaija This is what Senators earn annually – YNaija Dino Melaye wants Udoma, Adeosun, Emefiele sacked – YNaija Nigeria’s situation now requires hard choices, says Central Bank... Read More

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August 21, 2016

Toyin Aimakhu chooses to be silent on #RIPMayowa

July 28, 2016 will go down as a memorable day for Nigerians on the Internet. It was the day actress, Toyin Aimakhu cried foul, alleging that the #SaveMayowa cause was all a con planned by the family members of the reason behind the movement – Mayowa Ahmed – a 31 year old stage IV cancer patient... Read More

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August 21, 2016

The Media Blog: No major blog reported Mayowa’s death 2 hours after Twitter rumors – why that’s a very good thing

And that’s a supremely good thing. Whilst our team in-house has joined others across the media to confirm this rumour (in this case, waiting for family confirmation, or at least independent sightings on a matter of huge public interest), we at TMB monitored the major – and even many minor – news, lifestyle and entertainment... Read More

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August 19, 2016

Gunmen shoot UNILAG final-year student in hostel

Unknown gunmen on Wednesday shot a final-year student of the Economics Education department, University of Lagos (UNILAG). The student, simply identified as Bayo was reportedly shot around 8:46pm on Wednesday in front Biobaku Hostel near the school gate. The perpetrators were said to have escaped in a tinted-glass car. Some sources confirmed that the gunman were... Read More

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August 14, 2016

I made a mistake calling #SaveMayowa a scam – Linda Ikeji apologizes

A day after the Police confirmed that the #SaveMayowa initiative is as legit as legit can be, popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has come out to apologize for coming out with the story suggesting it was an elaborate scam by Mayowa Ahmed’s family to extort money from unsuspecting donors. Sounding remorseful, Ikeji posted the apology on... Read More

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#SaveMayowa: LUTH reacts to controversy surrounding the initiative

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) – where Mayowa Ahmed has been receiving treatment – has come out to explain its own side of the on-going #SaveMayowa controversy where it was alleged the family of the sick patient was running a ruse after millions of Naira were raised for her surgery by well-meaning Nigerians.... Read More

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#SaveMayowa: These are the things you should know about ovarian cancer (READ)

In less than 3 days, Nigerians came together to donate over N85 million for the treatment of a stage 4 ovarian cancer patient, Mayowa Ahmed. The donations made for Mayowa’s treatment were driven by a social media campaign tagged #SaveMayowa. A whirlpool of controversy was stirred up after it was alleged that the campaign was... Read More

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YNaija Analysis: #SaveMayowa story shows why journalism trumps blogging

When Nigerians heard the story of Mayowa Ahmed, they were moved to give like they have given many times before, and they prayed for her recovery. Later, news came that the whole thing might have been a scam, that her family might have taken Nigerians for a ride. Was it true? This news came with... Read More

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#SaveMayowa: Police begins investigation

The Lagos state police command, on Thursday, disclosed that it has began a full scale investigation into the #SaveMayowa controversy According to a press statement by the Lagos state police, the state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has ordered for a full investigation into the issue and that the bank account where the said monies... Read More

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#SaveMayowa: Scam or not? Our take on The Slab with Isime [LISTEN]

It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. Today we’ve got a special – it’s a chat on the #SaveMayowa story everyone’s talking about. Joining the usual suspects, Chuks, Ore, Adebayo on The Slab is TV Continental’s Foladele Falana. Take a listen below: https://soundcloud.com/the-slab-with-isime/scam-or-not-everything-you-should-know-about-the-savemayowa-story

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Y! Exclusive: ‘How we found out it was a scam’ – NGO behind #SaveMayowa initiative [LISTEN]

Following our exclusive story on the status of the #SaveMayowa initiative, YNaija has an audio recording of actress, Toyin Aimakhu‘s interview with one of our correspondents. According to her, the initiative may have been a ruse with the intention to scam unsuspecting sympathizers of their hard earned money, YNaija visited Lagos University Teaching Hospital at Idi-Araba. Speaking... Read More

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Y! Exclusive: How Mayowa Ahmed’s family scammed me – Toyin Aimakhu cries out

by Ore Peters Following a story by an online news platform that the #SaveMayowa initiative may have been a ruse with the intention to scam unsuspecting sympathizers of their hard earned money, YNaija visited Lagos University Teaching Hospital at Idi-Araba. On arrival, YNaija in an exclusive interview, spoke to Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu who had blown... Read More

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