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FCTA Workers Suspend Strike, As Senate Leadership Brokers Truce

February 3, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Following an intervention by the Senate leadership, the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) and Trade Union Congress, (TUC) have asked their members and affiliates under the payroll of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume work with immediate effect.

The directive, contained in a joint circular by the TUC and NLC on Tuesday, followed a marathon conciliatory meeting between the unions and the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.

“Consequently, all JUAC members and all affiliates of the TUC and NLC working in the Ministry of the FCT (MFCT) are hereby directed to resume work immediately,” the circular, signed by the TUC Secretary General. N.A Toro and NLC Ag. General Secretary, Benson Upah, read in part.

“All affiliates are enjoined to comply strictly with this directive in the interest of industrial peace and harmony, in good faith.”

According to the labour unions, the breakthrough meeting was brokered by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Mohammed Bomoi, during which the grievances that have grounded activities at the FCTA secretariat since January 19 were addressed.

The workers, under the umbrella of JUAC, had gone on strike over issues like non-remittance of statutory deductions (Pension and National Housing Fund), delays in payment of promotion of arrears, and the conduct of the promotion exercise among other issues.

The workers’ strike led to the shutdown of activities in departments and agencies of the FCTA and FCDA. That led Wike to sue the JUAC.

On January 27, the National Industrial Court directed the workers to suspend the industrial action.

While it held that the issue is a trade dispute, the defendants’ right to go on strike was not absolute.

The court said that since the dispute had been brought to it, the strike must stop until the case is determined.

Following the verdict, the FCTA directed the workers to resume work immediately, but the NLC told its members to continue with the industrial action.

The unions said all complaints by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) were fully “addressed to the satisfaction of all parties involved” with Wike assuring organised labour of “mutual respect and sustained engagement going forward to ensure a harmonious working relationship.”

Other resolutions reached included a deal that “no worker shall be victimized in any way for participating in the industrial action” and that all “outstanding cases at the National Industrial Court (NIC) related to this industrial dispute shall be withdrawn immediately by the parties.

Yesterday, the National Industrial Court (NIC) issued an interim order restraining the NLC and the TUC, and three others, from protesting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Justice Emmanuel Sublim, while ruling on an ex parte application filed by Wike and the FCTA, granted the interim order restraining the 1st to 5th respondents and their privies or agents from embarking on strike pending the hearing of the motion on notice.

He asked the 5th-9th defendants, who are security agencies, to ensure no breakdown of law and order.

The exparte motion, which was filed by Counsel to Wike and the FCTA, Ogwu Onoja, submitted that the Chairman of the FCT council had sent a message of mobilization to members and affiliated unions for a protest on February 3.

FCTA and police authorities had also asked the workers to shelve the planned protest.

Tax Law: Lawyer Dares FG, Says “I Won’t File Tax Returns Until Tinubu Does”

James Orji

February 3, 2026

Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee.

A human rights lawyer, John Chinedu, has vowed not to file his tax returns by March 31, 2026, unless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu publicly does the same.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Chinedu said leaders must first show transparency before demanding compliance from citizens.

“The era where followers pay taxes while leaders loot public funds is over. If the President wants Nigerians to comply with tax laws, he should lead by example and show proof of his own tax returns.”

He accused political leaders of misusing public funds for personal luxury abroad.

“Nigerians are being squeezed at home, while our taxes are allegedly funding luxury shopping trips and school fees overseas. This hypocrisy must stop.”

The lawyer called on Nigerians to resist what he described as selective accountability and pressure leaders to act responsibly.

“Let leaders correct their excesses and do the right thing. Tax compliance should start from the top. If they want our trust, they must earn it.”

PDP Set To Conduct Fresh National Convention, As Leadership Crisis Worsens

James Orji

February 3, 2026

PDP National Convention Zoning Committee

The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, PDP has declared its readiness to conduct elective National Convention for the party.

The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Caretaker Committee was appointed last year by a faction of the party backed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a former National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu.

The Committee has now fixed the Convention for March 28 and 29 in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The faction disclosed on Monday that the decision is in line with the recent Federal High court order in Ibadan, which nullified the Convention organised by another faction led by Taminu Turaki, a former minister. The Turaki faction is backed by Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, and Bala Mohamed of Bauchi State.

It said the court order has also been noted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

It made the announcement in a communique issued at the conclusion of the 105th National Executive Committee NEC meeting held on Monday in Abuja.

The communique was signed by the Caretaker National Chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammed and the Caretaker National Secretary, Sen. Samuel N. Anyanwu.

The committee said its plan is to

restore stability and constitutional order in the party by conducting a National Convention that will usher in a new leadership for the embattled party.

Providing further details regarding the Convention, the faction said the Ward Congresses will hold in February 2026; Local Government Congresses also in February 2026 while the State Congresses hold in March 2026.

The Committee has also mandated the National Caretaker Committee to immediately activate Convention Sub-Committees and commence full logistical, administrative, and consultative preparations to ensure a seamless and transparent process.

Stressing that its action is based on the party’s Constitution, the faction noted it has also followed the Electoral Act on the issue, adding that INEC has upheld the court judgment which affirmed the Caretaker Committee as the authentic PDP leadership.

“The judgement has conferred existential credibility on the leadership of our great party as presently constituted. This outcome did not come by accident. It is the reward of your collective decision to stand on the side of the law,” Mohammed told NEC members,” the faction said in the communique.”

“We are today firmly positioned to roll out our activities without hesitation or uncertainty,” the committee said

Wike To Makinde: You Have Lost, I’m Coming For Oyo PDP

James Orji

February 3, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has declared war on his former political protege, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, saying he’s interested in the affairs the PDP in the state.

The Minister said on Monday during the 105th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting in Abuja, that he’s prepared to wrestle the PDP in the country from those he described as vampires.

Governor Makinde and Wike were once allies until they were torn apart by the leadership crisis rocking the PDP.

There are two factions of the party, one controlled by the FCT Minister and the other by the Oyo state helmsman.

While speaking yesterday over the crisis the party is enmeshed, Wike said the Makinde group had lost the court battle, and that the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Caretaker Committee he supports can now go ahead to run the affairs of the party based on the recent ruling of a Federal High court in Ibadan.

The court had nullified the Taminu Turaki-led PDP supported by Governor Makinde and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohamed after it declared that the recent convention which produced it was illegal.

Wike said the court order has opened the floodgate for the Abdulrshmad Mohammed-led committee to go ahead with its plan of conducting a National Convention for the party, among order plan he and his group have for the PDP, including taking over the Oyo state chapter of the party.

“Let me declare my interest clearly: I am interested in the survival and success of this party. I am also interested in all the happenings in Oyo State PDP. That is all I am interested in,” Wike said affirmatively.

He stressed further that the opposition to the Caretaker Committee has lost its legal ground, and that the committee should proceed to run the affairs of the state chapters of the party and the FCT, adding that the other faction has no option that to surrender because the “legal battle” has collapsed.

Wike: “Who will intimidate us to the end? Some of us, by the grace of God, do not see what anyone can threaten us with. The legal battle has collapsed. They have no option but to recognise the Caretaker Committee.

“They have no choice. We are waiting for the Caretaker Committee to give direction on the next steps especially to ensure that congresses already due are conducted, after which we move to the National Convention.”

Meanwhile , an aide of Governor Makinde, said on Tuesday in response to the FCT Minister’s remark that Wike’s plan to take over the PDP In the state cannot materialize. The aide, who spoke anonymously because he was not authorized to speak on the issue, said “we are waiting for him. We will tell him that Oyo state is not like any other states in the country, where Wike can do whatever he likes with the PDP “

Gov. Nwifuru Charges 90 Beneficiaries Of Foreign Scholarship Scheme To Remain Committed To Excellence

Ayodele Oni

February 3, 2026

Gov Nwifuru sends 98 Ebonyi scholars to UK

By Ayodele Oni

Ninety Indigenes of Ebonyi state have qualified for the state’s postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom, (UK), under the state scholarship scheme.

The beneficiaries are made to sign a bond to return to Nigeria and serve Ebonyi State for five years after their studies, as jobs would be available for them in institutions being established by the state government.

Governor Francis Nwifuru at the flagg office of the scheme on Monday, described the state’s overseas scholarship programme as a bold investment in human capital, saying the future prosperity of the state depends on deliberate commitment to youth development.

“This event is not just about boarding a flight; it is about destiny taking flight. It is about hope leaving the shores of Ebonyi State to soar into the future.”

He explained that the scholarship scheme is one of the most financially demanding interventions of his administration, second only to major infrastructure projects, noting that it faced strong opposition at inception due to economic pressures.

“There were voices calling for its suspension, arguing that resources should go to roads, hospitals and other pressing needs. But if we abandon investment in our youth, we mortgage the future of Ebonyi State.”

Nwifuru pointed out that the programme aligns with his administration’s People’s Charter of Needs, which places human capital development at the centre of governance.

“No society rises above the quality of its human resources,” he said, adding that Ebonyi would not be left behind among progressive states driven by knowledge and character.

Describing the initiative as deeply personal, the governor said the beneficiaries were being offered opportunities he and many others never had, stressing that leadership means making the path easier for the next generation.

He urged the students to act as worthy ambassadors of the state by remaining disciplined, focused and committed to excellence.

“Every naira spent on this scholarship is a collective sacrifice of traders, civil servants, artisans and taxpayers. Make every lecture and opportunity count.”

Earlier, Chairman of the Ebonyi State Scholarship Board, Chaka Nweze, said the selection of beneficiaries was based strictly on merit, with a minimum requirement of Second Class Upper (2:1), prioritising candidates with a CGPA of 3.0 and above.

Nweze disclosed that 47 scholars are travelling immediately, while 43 others are awaiting visa clearance following initial rejections by the UK Visas and Immigration, adding that the governor’s intervention had resolved the issues and all 90 would eventually depart.

Ifunanya: Nigeria Happened To Her, And It Can Happen To Any Of Us

The Source

February 2, 2026

In reaction to the tragic death of 25-year old Ifunanya Nwangene after she was bitten by a snake in her Abuja house because no hospital she was taken to had the right anti-venom to give her, former First Lady of Ondo State, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, PhD, mourns the fate that befell the young lady, and concludes that Ifunanya was killed, not by a snake bite, but by the Nigerian system.

She wrote:

“It is heartbreaking to lose a young, gifted soul like Ifunanya Nwangene. A rising star full of promise, gone, not because snakebites are new, but because our system failed her.

“Across the world, snakebites are medical emergencies that are routinely treated. People survive. Antivenom is stocked. Protocols exist. Ambulances run. Referral systems work.

“But in Nigeria, in 2026, a young woman was taken from hospital to hospital while time slipped away because life-saving antivenom was unavailable.

“Let us be honest with ourselves: the snake did not kill Ifunanya, Nigeria did. This is not an isolated tragedy. A few weeks ago, Chimamanda Adichie lost her son to alleged negligence in a private hospital.

Countless unnamed Nigerians die daily from treatable conditions such as malaria and asthma.

“We have reached a breaking point. Nigeria must choose life.

“If we do not raise our voices now, we are complicit in the next preventable death.

“Rest in peace Ifunanya.

May your passing awaken a nation.”

Interim Forfeiture Of 57 Properties: Fmr. AGF Malami Seeks Vacation Of Court Order

Suleiman Anyalewechi

February 2, 2026

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Former Attorney General and Minister former Justice Abubakar Malami on Monday February 2,2026 asked a Federal High Court Abuja to vacate the interim order granted against 57 property listed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFFC for forfeiture to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The Source reports that an Abuja Federal High Court, presided over by vacation Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite had, on January 6,2026, while ruling on an ex-parte motion brought before it by the EFCC ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 Properties valued at about N213 billion, and allegedly linked to Malami, his wife and son.

Consequently, Justice Nwite directed the publication of the interim order in a national daily calling for interested persons to show cause, within 14 days why the said properties should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The 57 choice properties which according to the anti-corruption agency are scattered across three States of Kano, Kaduna, Kebbi and the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.

But in a counter motion on notice filed on his behalf by Joseph Daudu, SAN, the immediate past Attorney General and Minister of Justice ,argued that the interim order of forfeiture was wrongly obtained, as the prosecution did not avail the court all the necessary facts needed by the court before exercising its discretion.

He, therefore, prayed the court to vacate the order, insisting that the proceedings leading to the interim forfeiture order amount to an assault on his fundamental right to own property, his presumption of innocence until find guilty and his right to live in peace with his family.

In the motion on notice filed on January 27, 2026, Malami is seeking among others “an order of the Honourable Court vacating , setting aside and or discharging the interim order(s) of the Honourable Court made on the 6th of January ,2026 against the respondent/applicant’s ( Malami’s) properties listed as Nos 9,18,and 48 in the schedule of properties attached to the interim order of forfeiture of 6th January 2026 ,the said properties having been duly declared in the respondent’s asset declaration forms throughout his tenure as a public officer ,and No 48 is held in trust for the Estate of Late Khadi Malami Nasarawa.

” An order of this Honourable Court restraining the EFCC’ ,acting by itself or through its servants, agents, and proxies from interfering with the respondent/applicant’s ( Malami’s ) properties in issue or disturbing the respondent/applicant’s ownership, possession and control thereof in the course of purportedly giving effect to the order of this Honourable Court made on the 6th of January 2026.

Specifically, Malami in his application, argued that three assets listed as Nos 9 and 18 ,and in the schedule for the interim forfeiture of 57 Properties are not linked to prima facie evidence of unlawful activities having been declared in his asset declaration forms filed with the Code of Conduct Bureau CCB in 2019 and 2023.

Malami also contended that property 48, as listed in the schedule of forfeiture is presently being held in trust for the estate of his late father, Kadi Malami.

The former AGF, therefore, submitted that the Honourable Court erred in granting the order of interim forfeiture, which were lawfully acquired before appointment into public office, and were duly declared with the Code of Conduct Bureau as legitimate assets.

“The interim order of forfeiture was obtained by manifest exaggeration, malicious inflation of the value of the assets, and unreasonable and incompetent valuation deliberately manipulated to mislead the Court, negatively affecting its discretion in granting an order based on manipulated facts and conclusions deliberately cooked up by the applicant/respondent (EFCC).

“That there is no prima facie evidence placed before the Honourable Court by the applicant/respondent ( EFCC) to warrant the properties linked the defendant ( Malami) to be liable for forfeiture to the Federal Government of Nigeria”, the former AGF contended .

Ondo @ 50: Olanipekun Reminds SW Region Political Power Is Transient

Ayodele Oni

February 2, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

Legal luminary, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN has reminded people of the South West that political power at the centre would not remain in the region indefinitely.

Olanipekun, who was chairman of the Ondo State at 50 Public Lecture, charged Yoruba elders and leaders to rise above complacency and take deliberate, passionate steps towards the development and long-term security of the South-West.

Olanipekun, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, spoke on Monday, at the public lecture held at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome), Akure, as part of activities marking the Golden Jubilee of the creation of Ondo State.

According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a son of the South-West, would not be at the helm of national affairs forever, noting that another region would most likely assume power by 2031.

He stressed that leaders and elders of Yorubaland must therefore act with urgency, foresight and unity, warning that failure to do so could be costly.

“A stitch in time saves nine,” he said, urging elders to speak out rather than remain docile in the face of pressing regional and national challenges.

The legal luminary described development, progress and evolution in Yorubaland as a collective responsibility that required courage, strategic thinking and sustained engagement beyond partisan interests.

In his remarks, Olanipekun described former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, as a “living legend,” advising the incumbent Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to tap from Mimiko’s wealth of experience, particularly as he remains the only surviving civilian governor of the state.

He also lamented that another former governor, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua, had not been duly recognised for his landmark contributions to Ondo State’s progress.

Olanipekun recalled that Olumilua consistently referred to Ondo State as “our Canaan,” stressing that it was his vision, courage and determination that laid the foundation for the state’s current status, recognition and wealth as one of Nigeria’s oil-producing states.

Tracing the historical process, Olanipekun explained that the achievement was the product of teamwork and strategic engagement during Olumilua’s administration.

He said the late governor mandated his deputy, Dr Olusegun Agagu, the then Commissioner for Health, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, and himself, as Attorney-General of the state, to vigorously pursue the recognition.

According to him, when the documents were first presented, Chief Clement Akpamgbo, SAN, a native of Anambra State and then Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, insisted that Imo and Abia states be included to strengthen the agitation before it could receive federal approval.

Fresh documentation was subsequently prepared to include his request and submitted, making the recognition a reality in principle.

However, Olanipekun noted that the process stalled when General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida stepped aside in August 1993, leaving the recognition largely on paper.

He added that the team later went to Abuja, and engaged the Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, and reached an agreement which culminated in Shonekan’s pronouncement during a visit to Ondo State that the state had officially become one of Nigeria’s oil-producing states.

Earlier in his keynote address, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa described the Golden Jubilee as both a milestone and a mirror for reflection on the past, honest assessment of the present and deliberate planning for the future.

The governor said the public lecture, titled “Ondo State: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” was not merely ceremonial, but intellectual and visionary, aimed at shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for generations yet unborn.

He paid tribute to the Chairman of the lecture, Chief Olanipekun, as well as the Keynote Speaker, Mrs Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Energy, and the Distinguished Guest Lecturer, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, describing their participation as timely and deeply relevant to Ondo State’s developmental discourse.

Reflecting on the state’s history since its creation in 1976, Aiyedatiwa said Ondo State was established to bring governance closer to the people, unlock development potential and nurture human capital anchored on strong moral values.

He recalled the state’s agrarian roots in cocoa, oil palm, timber, fishing and trade, as well as the role of communal labour, integrity and respect for authority in sustaining social order.

The governor highlighted notable progress recorded over the years, including the transition from primary production to value addition and industrial processing, citing projects such as the Sunshine Free Trade Zone, Golden Ceramics Industrial Plant, the Ethanol Plant in Ore and the Ondo Deep Sea Port.

He added that tourism was being repositioned as a growth driver through investments in the coastline, eco-tourism assets and cultural heritage, while deliberate investments in education, skills acquisition and youth empowerment remained central to his administration’s agenda.

Aiyedatiwa stressed that development was a collective responsibility, calling on citizens at home and in the diaspora to contribute through entrepreneurship, innovation, community service and civic engagement, noting that diaspora engagement was strategic for accelerated development, knowledge transfer and global competitiveness.

Looking ahead, the governor outlined a vision of an inclusive and ethically grounded Ondo State driven by economic diversification, technology, innovation, human capital development and strong institutions.

Fed. Govt. Arraigns 9 Suspects In Connection With 2025 Killings Of Over 200 Yelwata Residents

Suleiman Anyalewechi

February 2, 2026

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Nine suspected masterminds of the gruesome Yalwata attacks ,and killings were on Monday February, 2, 2026, arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The suspects who are facing a 57 count charge bordering on alleged arson, wanton destruction and killings were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi SAN, is leading the prosecution.

The suspects pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to them through an interpreter.

According to the charge sheet, the suspects are being accused of separately and collectively masterminding the orgy of violent attacks and killings in Yalwata Community ,in Guma Local Government Area of Benue state in June 2025, during which over 200 people were killed, several homes razed, and hundreds of others displaced.

The Federal Ministry of Justice had, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in a statement issued by Kamarudeen Ogundele, spokesperson for the Attorney General of Federation SGF informed that the arraignment of the suspects followed a painstaking investigation and collaboration by all relevant Government agencies.

The statement also assured of the unwavering commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to the protection of lives and properties of law-abiding citizens.

According to Ogundele, the prosecution of the suspects, after a thorough investigation of the attack is a testimonial to the Federal Government’s resolve not to gloat over the activities of enemies of the country acting under any guise.

“The administration of President Bola Ahmed is committed to the protection of the lives and properties of all as enshrined in the constitution” the Justice Ministry stated.

The Source further reports that the June 2025 Yelwata attacks believed to have been carried out by suspected killer herdsmen provoked widespread indignation and global condemnation owing to its large scale human carnage.

Mixed Reactions Trail Death Of Promising Gospel Singer, Ifunnaya Nwangene

Akinwale Kasali

February 2, 2026

By Akinwale Kasali

The news surrounding the circumstances that led to her demise came as a shock to many of her colleagues, her Amemuso Choir Group, her teemings fans and admirers.

For the Abuja-Based Music Talent, Ifunnaya Nwangene, to have been bitten by a snake on her bed was unbelievable to many and triggered mixed feelings.

For Lekan Onaolapo, a Journalist and fan of the deceased, the death goes beyond the ordinary.

According to him, “This is spiritual, it is not ordinary. There are many questions begging for answers, How did the snake get into the house?

“How on earth will a snake go into her room, climb the bed and bite her when the house is not surrounded by bush. This goes beyond the physical.

“The life of such a promising young lady cut short. It is really disheartening”, he stated.

Christiana Aneke, a former roommate of ‘Nanyah’ at the University, paid tribute to the Singer on Facebook.

She stated that the pathetic Medical report stated the nation led to her friend’s death.

“Nigeria has happened to her, my cute roommate.

“Nanyah has a good character, she often cared for her and showed concern whenever she finds one moody.

“My Ifu, so it’s till we meet to part no more?😭😭😭 “Nigeria happened to my cute roomie..My UNEC CONNECT When Ifunanya Nwangene sees me moody she doesn’t hesitate to ask me if I’m alright. She tries not to offend you and if she does she doesn’t hesitate to apologise…she is just too cute in every way❤️💐

😘. “I know you are happily welcomed where you are right now because heaven just gained an angel.”

The 25-Year Old R&B Singer with the stage name, Nanyah was Saif to have bitten by a Snake at her residence in the early morning of last Saturday.

The brother of the singer, Emy Kaybaba narrating the incident said that the singer had woken up when she felt a sharp pain, only discovered that she has been bitten by snake.

He said that he was not at the scene of the incident, but they were communicating via phone with the deceased as he ordered that a tourniquet should be tied to prevent the snake venom from spreading, and she was immediately rushed to the hospital.

He disclosed that the first hospital she got to at Lugbe did not have anti-venom, so they proceeded to another hospital.

Emy Kaybaba said that on getting to the second hospital, they untied the tourniquet, despite, Nanyah’s protest, but she was administered drip.

Her health was said to have deteriorated before she gave up.

He, however, alleged negligence on the part of the hospital.

Though the late singer died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, it is however unclear where the alleged negligence is coming from.

But debunking the claims of Nanyah’s Brother as regards negligence, the FMC, Abuja, Management commiserated with the family over the loss, but stated that every medical step was taken.

Dr. Boku Mufutau, Head of Clinical Services, FMC, Abuja, said that the Medical Staff acted promptly and professionally while attending to the deceased.

It also added that emergency care was administered, that included: Resuscitation, Intravenous Fluids, Intranasal Oxygen and Polyvalent Snake Anti-Venom.

“She was given the best treatment and all standard emergency protocol.

“She was to be transferred to the Intensive Care Unit when her health was deteriorating before she gave up the ghost”, Muftau stated.

Reacting to the incident, popular online doctor, Aproko Doctor, said that late Ifunanya did not d!e from the snake bite but from actions after the incident.

In a video he shared online, Aproko Doctor said late Ifunanya went to two different hospitals for anti-venom to be administered on her but that both hospitals turned her back as they had no anti-venom in store.

‘’I am sure you have heard the story of the lady who was bitten by a snake and she d!ed. Its a very sad story especially when you think about it but the what if I tell you its not the sake that k!lled her.

“Snakes bite people everywhere whether in the bush, city, India, other countries. Snakes b!te people but they do not d!e like this. They do not d!e just because they went to two seperate hospitals and they look them straight in the eye and told them ‘we do not have antivenom’.

“In a country where snakes live…in 2026..not 1980 or 1970… 2026.”

He said what is more shocking is that Nigeria has a particular antivenom developed for Nigerian snakes.

‘’It’s caled Echitab. The question is why was this anti-venom not in the fridges of the hospitals she went to?

Simply because we have forgotten the basics. Our politicians have forgotten flyovers where ambulances don’t exist. We are focusing on building ‘ultramodern hospitals’ when the primary healthcare centers which is the first point of call in any functioning country should be. Rather than focus on those ones, they would rather want to do a big project, cut ribbons and everybody is going to clap for them simply because they are trying to focus on the next election rather than the lives of the people they are supposed to save”, he said

Tributes has, however, continued to pour in by netizens on several Social Media Platforms as regards her death.

Stefany Onyia said: “Christiana, our Ifu is gone.”

Anita Onyekachi Ikande said: “Chai! She was your classmate, may her soul rest in peace.”

Anne Okorotie said: “Chai. “So sad. “May her soul rest in peace.”

Modupe Florence Adenegan said: “She may be gone but she will never be forgotten.”

Ruth Alabi said: “I knew it that I know this lady from UNEC! “Kai!!! “May God comfort her family and loved ones that she’s left behind.”

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