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More than 20,000 people were killed or injured in violent incidents across Nigeria between 2020 and 2024, according to a new report highlighting the country’s worsening security crisis.
The report, published by Nextier, a non-governmental organisation, revealed that Nigeria recorded 5,291 violent incidents during the period, with 43 terrorist attacks and 1,306 bandit assaults in 2024 alone.
At a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, Nextier Managing Partner Dr Ndubuisi Nwokolo said the findings were based on data from the organisation’s Violent Conflicts Database.
Titled “Mutations of Terror and Conflict,” the report identified several external factors likely to shape Nigeria’s security landscape in 2025.
These include the war in Sudan, the expansion of terrorist groups across the Sahel, Nigeria’s strengthening ties with France, electoral outcomes in neighbouring countries, and Russia’s growing influence in Africa.
The report warned that illegal mining in the North West region was fueling armed banditry, making the area increasingly lawless and vulnerable to exploitation.
It also highlighted a surge in kidnappings, with 11,002 abductions recorded between June 2020 and December 2024, making the North West the most affected region.
Conflicts between farmers and herders have remained a major security challenge, particularly in the North Central and North West regions.
The report recorded 2,347 deaths from 359 violent incidents involving farmers and herders between 2020 and 2024.
In 2024 alone, 467 people died in 61 such clashes, with North Central accounting for nearly 90% of the casualties.
Other forms of violence identified in the report include cult clashes, communal conflicts, gunmen attacks, extrajudicial killings, and violent protests. Between 2020 and 2024, 2,988 cult-related clashes resulted in 695 deaths, with incidents peaking in 2022 before declining in 2023 and 2024.
The report urged the Nigerian government to strengthen both military and non-military approaches to tackling terrorism and banditry.
It called for better equipping of security forces and ensuring that increased defence spending translates into improved security outcomes.
It also warned that a newly emerging terrorist group, Lakurawa, could further escalate violence in 2025 and advised the government to enhance its regulatory and intelligence-gathering capabilities.
On the issue of secessionist tensions, the report suggested that the Nigerian government’s handling of the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), could shape the trajectory of separatist agitation. It urged the government to consider his release to distinguish Biafra activists from armed criminals.
According to Nextier, the levels of kidnapping, farmer-herder clashes, and political conflicts in 2025 will depend on several factors, including how well the government implements livestock reforms, manages ethnic tensions, and oversees upcoming elections.
It pointed to ongoing friction between Nigeria’s Igbo and Yoruba ethnic groups, political rivalry in Rivers State, and the spread of hate speech as potential sources of instability.
Nigeria’s most prestigious music award, The Headies, has unveiled the nominations list for its 17th edition, with hip-hop artist Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, leading the pack.
The highly anticipated announcement, made on Wednesday via the award show’s official X handle, featured a mix of local and international artists who have made significant contributions to the music industry over the past year.
Odumodublvck secured the highest number of nominations with five nods, cementing his dominance in the Nigerian music scene. Following closely behind are Afropop sensation Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, a.k.a Ayra Starr, and street-hop star Crown Uzama, a.k.a Shallipopi, who both earned three nominations each.
Odumodublvck also stands out in the Best Collaboration category, where he competes with two songs alongside industry heavyweights such as Chike, Wizkid, Zlatan, Asa, and Tiwa Savage.
A poignant moment in this year’s nominations is the recognition of the late Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Despite his tragic passing on September 12, 2023, Mohbad posthumously secured three nominations, reflecting the lasting impact of his music.
The nominations included categories such as Producer of the Year, Best Recording of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Best R&B Single, Rookie of the Year, Best Rap Single, Best Vocal Performance (Female), Music Video of the Year, and Best Collaboration.
Hereunder is the full list of the nominees:
Music Video of the Year
Charm – Rema, Oerlinks and Folarin Oludare
Metaverse – Jyde Ajala
Like Ice Spice – Perlinks and Emeka Shine Shine
Ojapiano – Mattmax
Egwu – Director Pink
Showa – TG Omori
Na Money – Dammy Twitch
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Ayra Star – Last Heartbreak Song
Niniola – Level
Simi – Stranger
Liya – I’m Done
Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Rap Single
Cast – Odumodu Blvck and Shallipopi
Blood on the dance floor – Bloody Civilian, Wale and Odumodu Blvck
Hallelujah – Ladipoe, Rozzz, and Morello
Canada – Magnito
Ije Nwoke – Jeriq
Rookie of the year
Zerry DL
Taves
Kaestyles
Llona
Best R&B single
Qing Madi – Vision
Jonny Drille – For You
Simi – Stranger
Tems – Burning
Ayra Star – Last Heartbreak Song ft Giveon
Songwriter of the Year
Simisola Kosoko – Stranger (Simi)
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma – Vision (Qing Madi)
Michael Ajuma Attah – Can’t Breathe (Llona)
Emoseh Khamofu – Family Meeting (Bloody Civilian)
Fuayefika Maxwell – Stages of Life (Wizard Chan)
Producer of the year
Sarz – Happiness
London – Ozeba
Magicsticks – Basquiat
Rema/Producer X/Cubeats/Deatz/Klimperboy – Hehehe
Dibs – Different Pattern
Best Recording of the Year
Tems – Burning
Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
Burna Boy – Higher
Ayra Star and Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
Sarz and Lojay – Billions
Best Collaboration
Emotions – Tiwa Savage ft Asa
Blood on the dance floor – Odumodu Blvck, Bloody Civilian and Wale
Cast – Shallipopi ft Odumodu Blvck
Egwu – Chike ft Mohbad
Ole – Qing Madi ft Bnxn
Twe Twe remix – Kizz Daniel ft Davido
IDK – Wizkid ft Zlatan
Best Street-hop artiste
Seyi Vibez – Different Patterns
Ayo Maff – Dealer ft (Fire Boy)
Shallipopi – Cast ft (Odumodu Blvck)
Zhus Jdo – Johnbull
Mohbad – Ask About me
Afrobeats Single of the Year
Big Big Things – Young John ft Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez
Twe Twe remix – Kizz Daniel ft Davido
Egwu – Chike ft Mohbad
Remember – Asake
Ogechi remix – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel ft Davido
Big Baller – Flavour
The Headies remains a benchmark for excellence in Nigerian music, celebrating the creativity and influence of artists both within and beyond the country’s borders. As the awards ceremony approaches, fans and industry stakeholders eagerly anticipate who will take home the coveted trophies.
A lecturer with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka, Anambra State, Dr Chukwudi Michael Okoye, has broken his silence over the incident leading to his assault by a female student, Precious Mbakwe, following an altercation over a TikTok video.
LEADERSHIP reports that viral videos online featured show the student sbiting, slapping and harassing Okoye, who is a lecturer with the Department of Theater and Film Studies at the Faculty of Arts of the University, after he asked her to give way for his passage while she was making a TikTok video.
The video shows Mbakwe, a third-year History and International Studies student, performing in front of a phone camera when Okoye walked past in the video, tapping her and saying “Excuse me”.
However, the student reacted, gave him a look of disdain and told someone to stop her video angrily. “Can you imagine, he just hit me,” the student said.
However, Okoye, in a brief interview with reporters on Wednesday, recounted that he had only asked the student to delete the video which featured him while passing when all hell was let loose.
“I was leaving a classroom to my office when I saw the lady along the corridor, she was making a TikTok video and I needed to pass. So I just tapped and said ‘excuse me’ and walked off and when she made that insulting comment I had to come back to first ascertain if she was my student in the department.
“And then I needed her to delete the TikTok video. I actually asked her to delete it right in front of me and when she refused I stretched my hand to confiscate the phone.
“I did that to make her say ‘she was from so so department’. And that was when all hell was let loose and the rest like they say is history.”
The lecturer, who refrained from revealing more details, stated that he would not take laws into his hands, instead he has left everything to the University management.
“So that’s all I can say for now, any other action or whatever, I leave that to the committee to sort out,” Okoye concluded.
Meanwhile, the University management has ordered a “full-scale” investigation into the incident.
LEADERSHIP reports that the university stated via a statement signed by its spokesperson that it was taking the incident seriously, urging all concerned parties and members of the public to remain calm.
“In line with our core values of discipline, self-reliance, and excellence, and in adherence to the principles of fair hearing, equity, and justice, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Joseph I. Ikechebelu, has ordered a full-scale, transparent, and unbiased investigation into the matter,” the statement reads in part.
“Nnamdi Azikiwe University remains an institution of learning that upholds high moral and ethical standards. There is no place for indiscipline, misconduct, or any form of unacceptable behaviour within our community,” it added.
Four out of the 36 suspected Lassa fever cases in Benue State from 3 Local Government areas of Ukum, Okpokwu and Makurdi died of complications.
The State Epidemiologist, Dr Asema Msuega, who disclosed this to our correspondent, said the three deaths were from suspected cases, while one of the deaths was from a confirmed case of Lassa fever
According to him, all the 36 suspected cases were supposed to be at the isolation units at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital ( BSUTH)l until their blood sample were out but were turned back to their homes because of a lack of money to get a bed space at the isolation unit
When asked whether those suspected cases were supposed to pay money for their treatment, including bed space, the State epidemiologists said no government is supposed to take care of everything concerning their treatment. They wondered why the Chief Medical Director of BSUTH, Stephen Hwande, would insist that patients suspected of Lassa fever and referred to an isolation unit pay N50,000 before admission.
When contacted through a telephone conversation, the head of the communication unit at BSUTH, Moses Tsedzughul, who spoke on behalf of the CMD, alleged that the State Ministry of Health and Human Services received over N200,000 million for the treatment of Lassa fever and did not remit the percentage they supposed to give to BSUTH to facilitate the treatment of Lassa fever patients that is why the CMD is insisting on the N50,000 payment before admission into the isolation unit.
In another development, our correspondent gathered that from November 2024 to date, which is the peak of the Lassa fever outbreak, there has been an epileptic diagnosis of Lassa fever because the State Molecular Laboratory, which was optimised by the National Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) is only functioning when the management of FMC on its generator for use as the Solar light which was installed to give 24 hours power supply for diagnosis of viral diseases like Lassa fever which usually takes 6 to 7 hours is not functioning again.
Our correspondent also gathered that the Federal Medical Centre Makurdi CMD had asked the management not to use the hospital generator to diagnose Lassa Fever because the project was not bringing any revenue to the hospital.
But in a swift reaction, the CMD of FMC, Prof Joseph Kortor, debunked the insinuation, saying that since he came on board, the hospital generator has always been on to ensure that all diagnoses, especially those for viral diseases, which usually take a longer time, are done.
Prof Kortor, who spoke through his assistant, Philip Tarkumbur, said that the information about refusing to use the generator for diagnosis might be from the previous administrations, not his time.
When asked what the ministry is doing with the monies sent to the State by NCDC to help manage viral disease outbreaks, Dr Asema, who did not mention the amount, said they got support from the World Bank, but it was not meant to be shared with BSUT.
According to him “The money we received was to support the activities of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)”
The investigation also revealed that the NCDC rejected blood samples from Benue throughout the peak of Lassa fever despite having invested enough in the State to stand on it and even serve the North Central States and beyond.
It was also gathered that most NCDC staff sent into the state are withdrawn alongside the uncharged persons from blood sample collection.
When contacted through a telephone conversation, the commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Yanmar Ortese, who confirmed the withdrawal of NCDC from Benue, including the rejection of blood samples, said yes, the NCDC have withdrawn their services because they have invested enough in the State through the optimising of the Molecular lab at the FMC and if this is done there is no basis for the State to take blood samples to them because the distance alone
The commissioner said he is working to ensure that another Molecular Lab is also optimised at BSUTH so that all the diagnoses will be made within the State to avoid the death of patients while waiting for confirmation from Abuja.
Our correspondent spoke to some of the citizens, including Isaac Mhen, Liambee Ortese, and Ocheme Ogbe, on the dangers of sending home patients suspected of having Lassa fever and called on the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to wade in and save the State on this alarming danger of disease outbreak.
The United States government has denied reports, which claimed that US dropbox visa renewals were no longer available for Nigerian applicants, stressing that “qualified applicants in Nigeria are able to make Interview Waiver appointments online.”
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the US State Department Press Office, following inquiries by LEADERSHIP amid growing concerns about how this decision may affect Nigerian applicants.
The Dropbox system allowed applicants, especially those with a recent US travel history, to submit passports without interviews, making the visa renewal process faster.
However, there was a recent report that the Dropbox visa processing option has been discontinued for United States visa applicants in Nigeria, marking a significant change in the US visa renewal procedures.
The report quoted sources which confirmed that the service, which previously allowed eligible applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview, has been quietly removed from the appointment booking system.
“Applicants attempting to schedule visa renewals have reported that the Dropbox feature was no longer an option on the appointment booking platform, suggesting that it may be due to a slew of executive orders from President Donald Trump.
“The development came amid a backlog of visa applications, with many applicants waiting for months to secure Dropbox appointments before the removal,” the report said.
According to the report, applicants have expressed frustration over the lengthy wait for physical appointments, which has reportedly taken nearly a year.
“With the Dropbox option removed and unavailable slots in Lagos since January, applicants may now be required to travel to Abuja for in-person interviews, reverting to the pre-2020 process,” the report said.
Following the viral report, chairman of the Nigeria’s House Of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Oluwole Oke, assured that the federal government will take diplomatic action and engage with US relevant authorities to address the suspension of the Dropbox service for Nigerians renewing their US visas.
The lawmaker, who spoke to a National Television platform on Tuesday, stated, “I don’t think this is a serious issue. The United States has the right to cancel the Dropbox procedure for Nigerians renewing their visas. In diplomacy, there is the principle of reciprocity.
“As for visa renewal, that’s not a service we offer Americans in the United States. When Americans or Nigerians born in America want to renew their visas, we don’t provide them with a drop box. The fact that they gave us the option was entirely their choice.”
The national grid witnessed another system collapse at 11:am on Wednesday, plunging many Nigerians into darkness.
Most power plants were affected at 11 a.m. when power generation stood at 4,064 megawatts, but by 12 p.m., it plummeted to 1,203MW before completely collapsing to 0.00MW by 1 p.m.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the collapse on its X (formerly Twitter) handle.
“Dear Valued Customer, We regret to inform you that a system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 11:34 am today causing a power outage across our franchise areas.
“While gradual restoration of power supply has commenced, please be assured that we are working closely with relevant stakeholders to fully restore electricity as soon as the grid is stabilised. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to serve you better.”
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IEDC) also reported the incident on X.
“Please be informed that we experienced a system outage today 12th February, 2025 at 11:34hrs affecting all our feeders.
“Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders.”
This marks the first grid collapse in 2025 after 12 grid collapses in 2024.
The immediate-past Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Barr. Ifeanyi Nworie, alongside his supporters has dumped the PDP and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.
Welcoming Barr. Nworie to the party during a civic reception organised in his honour by the people of Ezza South local government area, the State Chairman of the APC, Chief Stanley Emegha called for continued support for the state governor to achieve his dreams and agenda for the people of Ebonyi State.
He said crisis and bitterness does no man any good, adding that he has also approached the governorship candidate of the opposition PDP in the 2023 general election, Mr. Ifeanyichukwuma Odii to join hands with Governor Francis Nwifuru to move the state forward.
Emegha urged the Ezza South local government party chairman and other stakeholders of the party to ensure that those who joined the party are all accommodated and carried along in the activities of the party.
He maintained that the APC is a disciplined party, and urged the defectors to be mindful of their action while warning against acts that would bring crisis within the party.
Chairman of Ezza South local government area, Mrs. Euphemia Nwali said that the development stride of Governor Nwifuru since the inception of his administration has continued to attract people from the opposition parties to the APC.
She maintained that the people have witnessed the transformation and the laudable achievements of the Governor, assuring that Nwifuru will continue to ensure an open-door policy.
In his response, Barr. Nworie who spoke on behalf of other defectors said he did not join the APC because of the crisis in PDP, he however promised to join hands with the state government to move the state forward.
Nworie assured that he will not be a party to fractionalization of the party, noting that his dream is to see the party win all elective positions in the 2027 general election.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the reported assault of a lecturer by a student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) over a TikTok recording.
In a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday, NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating for students’ rights while emphasising the importance of discipline, respect for authority and adherence to institutional regulations.
“NANS has always been at the forefront of advocating for students’ rights, academic freedom, and a conducive learning environment. However, we equally uphold discipline, respect for authority, and adherence to the laws governing our institutions. It is in this light that we strongly condemn the reported incident at UNIZIK, where a student physically assaulted a lecturer over a TikTok recording,” Akinteye stated.
He described the student’s actions as unacceptable, stressing that universities should remain citadels of learning built on mutual respect. While acknowledging students’ rights to self-expression including social media use, he urged them to exercise such rights with responsibility and decorum.
Akinteye reiterated that NANS would not support any student who engages in unlawful behaviour, disrespects lecturers or tarnishes the image of the academic community.
“In light of this incident, we call on the management of UNIZIK to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation to establish the facts of the case. Due diligence must be observed, and all parties involved should be given a fair hearing. However, if the student is found guilty, appropriate sanctions should be applied in line with the institution’s regulations to serve as a deterrent to others,” he added.
Akinteye further emphasised that academic environments must remain spaces of respect, learning and professional engagement.
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Bitcoin’s correction below $96,000 has caused the cryptocurrency market to turn “pink.”
This most recent rally is by no means inconsequential, as retail and institutional data indicate waning demand.
Although the asset seems to be moving independently of the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, it is being influenced by an unpredictable macroeconomic environment.
Bitcoin is still gaining attention, even though trade tensions between the U.S. and China are causing market jitters. Derivative structures, sentiment indicators, and investment flows all suggest a rise in caution.
The announcement of new Chinese tariffs on the world’s largest economy weakened risk appetite. Bitcoin immediately lost the bullish momentum that was part of a larger trend of people fleeing to safer assets in the face of trade tensions.
Although Donald Trump’s response, which imposed a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum, caused traditional markets to stabilize, the market swiftly recovered and regained confidence.
This political response also allowed Bitcoin to find some air. However, market fundamentals show that retail and institutional weakness indicators are present.
According to the data, institutional purchasing volumes are not impressive. $204 million was invested in Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. between February 3 and February 7, compared to $742.3 million worth of Bitcoin purchased by Strategy during that time. A definite sign that leveraged traders are lowering their exposure is the sharp decline in futures premiums, which went from 11% in early February to 8%.
Investors are choosing safe-havens, as evidenced by yield declines in U.S. Treasury notes. This momentum has made the U.S. dollar index show strength, reflecting an increase in risk aversion in international markets.
The U.S. Fed’s latest signals also show less incentive to cut rates quickly, further putting Bitcoin bulls in jeopardy.
U.S. Economy Supports Fed’s Caution
“Overall, the economy is doing well,” Jerome Powell stated at his Senate hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. As a result, he defended the Fed’s monetary policy wait-and-see approach. Even though inflation is higher than the 2 percent target, the Fed does not anticipate any more rate cuts in the near future.
- Monetary easing is anticipated to be restricted to 35 basis points by the end of the year.
- The dollar fell 0.17%, or 17 points, and is currently trading at 108 index points on the greenback index in response to this cautious approach.
- The spotlight now shifts to the inflation figures for January, scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
- If these figures indicate persistently elevated inflation, they might prompt the Fed to prolong its stringent policy, curtailing any optimism surrounding a vigorous reduction in interest rates.
Powell will continue his hearing before the House of Representatives, posing a fresh challenge for the market, which will strive to adjust its forecasts concerning the U.S. monetary policy’s trajectory.
The market is also dealing with a fresh rise in protectionism. The threat of a trade war with the European Union has been reignited by Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% increase in customs duties on steel and aluminum imports.
The foreign exchange market reacted to these announcements immediately. The Japanese yen lost ground against the dollar, dropping 0.3 percent to 152.0, while the euro increased 0.22% to $1.03. Investors are looking to safe-haven assets in this uncertain climate, especially gold, which is seeing a resurgence in interest.
Global markets are becoming more tense as the Fed maintains its position and the White House toughens its trade stance.
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Meet Godswill Njoku (Dr Will) The 24-Year-Old Nigerian Solving A Global Healthcare Problem By Merging Technology, AI And Medicine
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Godswill Njoku (Dr Will), CEO of HOSPIYOU which Launches Global Operations 22nd February ,2025 said in a meeting, “I Grew up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, it is one of those unique cities in Africa, even though it was also plagued with its version of crime and poverty, if u were the smartest there then you’re most likely the smartest in the world because trust me like almost every City in Africa it is a very tough place to survive and Nigerians are very industrious people, when you walk down the streets you’d practically find everyone going about their business.”
In 2017, When Godswill (Dr Will) was 17 years old he attended the Einstein Science. Challenge Competition of Over 10,000 Students from the best schools in Nigeria and he emerged 1st Position and was named YOUNG EINSTEIN 2017.
Godswill Njoku (Dr Will) With The Former Deputy Governor of Rivers State and principal of NDSS
Also in 2016 , he Attended the Annual Nigerian national Olympiads and won 2nd position in Biology.
Also graduated high school as the best graduating student in 2017 from NDSS Niger Delta Science School , PortHarcourt, Nigeria, West Africa.
He Got admission to Study medicine at the Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria at the age of 17, “So I left Nigeria to pursue this dream of studying medicine and becoming a doctor, At that point I was trying to see if I could learn a Skill that would make me some money to sustain me in medical school and at the same time enable me still have enough time left to study my medical books and attend classes.
So that took me into researching and trying out many businesses like I once did an AIRBNB business, as well as hosting jobs, I tried out modelling and made some money from it and I spent over 4years acquiring numerous skills like AI use/applications in health care, Health technology, medical history testing, Machine Learning in Healthcare, business management, financial management, flying Helicopters, Leadership Skills, communication skills, video editing and many more from Udemy, LinkedIn, youtube. I took lots of courses, I studied for 8hours compulsorily everyday for over 5years.
Godswill Njoku (Dr Will) at the library studying
Studying and practicing Medicine and spending time in several hospitals in Africa and Europe with patients has opened me up over the years to the direct challenges people and patients face when it comes to them receiving proper Healthcare services. I discovered that the adoption of Technology in Healthcare especially in Africa would solve most of our healthcare challenges.
I started with the development of the HospiYou app because I had received so many complaints from people and patients about the numerous number of problems they face when it comes to their health care and I lost my best friend due to the poor health care system in Nigeria, Africa.
He wasn’t attended to in a timely manner and he ended losing his life, he was ill and then went to the hospital, from what I was told when my best friend Got to the hospital he was asked to sit down and he sat down there for almost an hour without his basic medical data even taken, then when he was finally asked to stand up he slumped and died, it was an extremely painful and sad experience genuinely hearing that this happened to my best friend whom was there for me while I was taking exams to leave Nigeria and go study medicine in Europe And I thought of no better way to fix this problems than through merging Artificial Intelligence , technology with Medicine and healthcare
My friend, Favour Chima whom died due to a failed health care system in Nigeria played a huge role in my life, he was there for me when I was doing my A-levels at Enugu State University Of Science and Technology and that was the loneliest / most depressing point in my life ever because I was trying to get admission to study medicine outside of Nigeria. He always cooked and cleaned, when I came back from school we usually go to play football or fetch water from the stream in Enugu, Nigeria back then. We squatted with my cousin in the same bedroom,1 room apartment for about 8Months until I finally left Nigeria to chase my dreams of becoming a doctor.
Godswill Njoku(Dr Will) and his late best friend Chima Favour
Building HospiYou was not an easy process, mostly on the financial end because I had to use the little money I was making from doing other jobs to fund this project and at some point I owed two months of house rent in Europe because this Global Project needed too much finance to Build it, it was a painful and joyous experience, it was at the same time my 2 uncles that live in Switzerland and UK who were sending me stipends to ease my medical school training gave me an ultimatum to either stop the app or they’d stop sending me money because they thought I was using my feeding money to build the app which sounded so ignorant, so they finally stopped sending me stipends and then I had to start washing cars and go homeless to keep up the development of Hospiyou’s app, I was sleeping under the cold, walking the streets and not knowing where the next meal would come from, painful because I had also reached out to venture capitalists investment firms and some individuals during the idea stage of HospiYou to help fund me with some money to help me and my team build this Hospiyou App and get it to market but a few declined and most just said I should come back when the product is already on the market, it was painful that they couldn’t see my vision like I saw it , it was painful that they didn’t believe in my vision to revolutionize the Global and African health/medical landscape by merging technology and artificial intelligence.
Well , Joyous because even while building the app in very uncomfortable conditions I knew my Why? I didn’t want anyone to feel the pain of losing their lives or the lives of their loved ones due to the poor healthcare system in Africa, That was my motivation. The Building condition was so bad that I’d have to send the CTO Akomas Ifeanyi and other developers money to buy fuel and data so that they can code the Hospiyou app, even the CTO sometimes used his own feeding money to buy data and fuel just to be able to code at night. If there was one thing we all shared to make the building of the Hospiyou app a success it was the fact that we all had a passion for a better Global Healthcare system and this was our own way of making a Change.
Hospiyou,inc is a health technology company focused on building products and medical devices that would be making Quality Healthcare affordable and Super Assessible to everyone from anywhere and at any time, Hospiyou,inc recently released it’s First medical products an AI Powered Telemedical Application that enables patients and users take AI diagnostic tests from the comfort of their homes and enables them have Remote consultations (Video calls, Voice Calls, Chat system) with medical professionals from across the Globe. With many more unique features like MOBILE PHARMACY, INHOME NURSING CARE SERVICES, AMBULANCE SAAS SYSTEM AS A SERVICE, MEDICAL ROBOTS, WEARABLES, HOSPIYOU FOR MEDICAL FACILITIES etc.
Hospiyou,inc which is officially Incorporated in Delaware, USA aswell as registered in Nigeria, also has an office in Bulgaria and with the Hospiyou app visible and in over 170+ countries.
Godswill Njoku(Dr Will) at Sveta Marina Hospital,Bulgaria, Europe with a colleague
The impact HospiYou would have especially on the Health Care System in Africa and future diseases cure research and other technological advancements that it has envisioned would be monumental . HospiYou which was cofounded by Godswill Njoku(Dr Will) and Akomas ??????? , happened when Godswill Njoku finalised on the concept/idea and reached out to Akomas Ifeanyi who was his classmate in high school, NDSS Port Harcourt, and who is now a Software Engineer. So Akomas Ifeanyi loved the idea. And Godswill Njoku also reached out to Birthright Ntuk who is a Senior Product Designer at HospiYou aswell as Philip Ogbeye who attended Einstein Science challenge with Godswill Njoku(Dr Will) and was 2nd Runner Up. And subsequently a plethora of amazingly smart and Humanity driven people joined in the vision of HospiYou to make health care accessible to anyone from anywhere and at anytime.
Godswill Njoku (Dr Will) CEO AND COFOUNDER OF HOSPIYOU with Akomas Ifeanyi CTO AND COFOUNDER OF HOSPIYOU
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Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has confirmed his exit from YBNL Nation.
There were speculations that Asake had parted ways with Olamide’s YBNL in a controversial manner.
Asake confirmed his exit from YBNL by releasing his latest song, ‘Why Love’ under his own imprint, Giran Republic on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. See screenshot below:
The singer previously paid homage to Olamide in his first single of the year, ‘Military,’ silencing rumours of a rift between them.
Asake got signed to YBNL Nation in February 2022.
In July 2022, Asake signed a distribution deal with Empire.
Despite his exit from YBNL, Asake still maintains his deal with Empire.
The serial-chart topper dropped the new song where he paid tribute to his rumoured ex record label boss, Olamide. In the audio shared online, Asake on getting to the second verse of the song gave the top rapper a shout-out.
Sing-rapping in Yoruba, Asake told his detractors to keep saying whatever they wish while also stating that he just doesn’t feel great when speaking English.
He boasted that he had more money than other stars in his generation and could simply decide to drop a surprise album, emphasizing his desire to do as he wishes.
The part where Asake praised Olamide, drew the attention of several Nigerians online. Many of them compared the Grammy-nominated musician to Portable, whose career was also positively impacted by Olamide.
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has run to church for prayers amid his ongoing legal battle with the Ogun State government.
The controversial artist was recently declared wanted for allegedly assaulting town planning officials who visited his business premises.
Reports indicate that while some of his associates have been arrested, Portable has continued to evade arrest. Instead, he has been pleading with the government for leniency.
In a now-viral video, the singer was seen in a church, dressed in a white garment, fervently praying for divine intervention.
His unexpected religious turn has sparked widespread reactions on social media. While some believe he is genuinely seeking help, others dismiss his actions as another of his publicity stunts.
This is not the first time Portable has been involved in legal troubles. The singer, known for his erratic behavior and controversial statements, has had multiple run-ins with the authorities in the past. Despite this, he continues to maintain a strong fan base that often rallies behind him.
As the case unfolds, it remains unclear whether the singer will turn himself in or continue to evade arrest. The Ogun State government, however, has insisted that the law must take its course.
Actress and producer Ruth Kadiri has shared her thoughts on the pressure and anxiety surrounding weddings, especially the expectation of having a large bridal party.
In a video on the photo and video sharing platform, Instagram, Ruth Kadiri expressed concern for individuals with small social circles who might feel inadequate when seeing weddings with large entourages.
She questioned why intimate weddings with fewer friends are rarely showcased, suggesting that sharing such moments could offer reassurance to those feeling anxious about their own guest lists.
The actress asserted that merely witnessing such gives her panic attacks on behalf of brides with small circles.
Ruth Kadiri emphasized the importance of normalizing simple, close-knit celebrations and allowing couples to focus on their special day without societal pressure.
“What I want to talk about are weddings. Am I the only one who sometimes see wedding pictures, how the bride sits with 15-20 of her friends and have a panic attack? What happens to those girls who are not usually friendly people. They just live their lives on their own. They don’t have friends. Sometimes they don’t have family, how do they cope? Are you also dealing with the same type of anxiety that I deal with on your behalf?
“The fear of who is going to attend my wedding. I mean why can’t we also see pictures of people who get married truly without friends and the pictures are cute so they can give hope. Do you know some people have never had parties because they’re afraid people are not going to come, and they also genuinely not have friends.”
'She's my world, beg her to marry me' - 2Baba continues to express love for lover, Natasha Osawuru
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Legendary singer Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians over his new lawmaker girlfriend, Natasha Osawaru.
The father of seven in a video via his Instagram page, confirmed his relationship with Natasha. He revealed that he loves the lawmaker and plans to marry her.
2Baba also made it known that she had nothing to do with the breakdown of his marriage to Annie, claiming he and his estranged actress wife have an understanding.
In a fresh post on his official photo and video sharing platform, Instagram, 2Baba for the first time boldly shared a photo of Natasha and urged netizens to help beg his new partner to marry him. He went on to describe her as his world. He simply wrote:
“Now this is my world. Make una help me beg am to marry me”.
See screenshot of 2Baba’s post below:
WITHIN NIGERIA reported that an earlier Instagram post announced the end of the African Queen hitmaker’s 13-year marriage to actress Annie. The post read:
“Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now, and currently filed for divorce.
“I would grant a press release soon to say my story. Not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life but because I love my people and I need them to know my innocence or offense. Stay blessed my people. I love you all.”
Shortly after, it was deleted and another post appeared on the same account, claiming that the page had been compromised. It read:
“My Instagram account has been hacked, efforts are being carried out to take back control. #onelove!”
However, in a surprising turn of events, 2Baba later released a video of himself clarifying the situation.
In the veteran singer’s latest reveal, shared on his Instagram story on Sunday night January 26, he confirmed that a controversial post on his social media page regarding his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia, was indeed made by him.
He disclosed that his account had not been hacked, contrary to the previous statement, and implied that the initial post about his separation was authentic. This earned him a barrage of backlash from many celebrities and netizens alike.