₦airaland Forum

Power is transient, nothing lasts forever

Whatever position you hold in life, try and make your impact to be felt positively.

Imprint your name on gold and in the sand of time

They've done their bits and gone,

CaptainFM1:
That's the point why people will price her join!

Yoruba will say "Eni to ta ara ile e lopo ko le ri ra ni owon"

Meaning

Those who sell their families for a paltry sum will not find same to buy for good value"

It's like him taking his wife into an Olosho bar and expect all sorts of men not to ask her for a quickie.

you are on point

CaptainFM1:
He could have avoided the thread to celebrate his wife. People like him will post his wife to celebrate her inside a thread that people died and many are still morning their dead. That's called insensitivity!

A wrong thread to celebrate his beautiful wife.

Mindset aside.

That's the way you would have put it.

Agreed,he posted it on the wrong thread

influenz:
My wife and I had some misunderstanding that resulted in heated arguments.

With the intervention of some elders, the issue was sort of resolved. However, weeks later, I observed that my wife changed the way she saved my number on her phone from "Hubby" to "Dele - Airtel" (not real name, but something like this - assuming I worked in Airtel).

I am thinking of parting ways with her, but children are involved.

Being with a woman is the biggest headache's on earth.

Apart from procreation,a woman is never useful in anything in the home apart from acting drama.

Men that has divorced doesn't know what God has done for them,as they are at peace

Majority of married men are living in hell.

The union is no longer attractive

CaptainFM1:
This is the same thing this lady is talking about that you're doing only that it's a picture.

Must you advertise your wife?

I hope you'll be happy if someone ask you "How much"?

It's not the same thing,it's just that you have a wrong mindset .

Someone should do whatever makes him or her happy

Samakus:
I agree with her


Meanwhile, happy convocation to my wife. You shall fulfil destiny

congratulations to her,more ink to her pen to achieve more milestones

Three things defines a woman,others will fall in place

Respect
Good hygiene
Hardwork

Outward appearances are secondary, they can be worked on

A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has pleaded with Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, to wait till the 2031 election.

Recently, Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition platform

Obi, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; ex-transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi; and Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state; are working together under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition platform to possibly wrest federal power from President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election

In a statement, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the deputy national president of the Ohanaeze faction, told Obi that unseating President Tinubu would prove exceedingly challenging. The group reminded Obi that the south-east geopolitical zone alone would not make him president.

The statement partly reads: “Ohanaeze Ndigbo fully acknowledges Obi’s constitutional right to contest the presidency in 2027. However, we must confront the stark reality that, despite his considerable social media following, the potential for betrayal looms large.

“Such betrayal could yield dire consequences, with the Igbo people once again bearing the repercussions, as we did in the elections of 2019 and 2023. In 2019, Mr. Obi was the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, and the joint ticket ultimately cost the South-East an additional sixth state, a promise made by former President Muhammadu Buhari to Igbo leaders contingent upon their support.”

Meanwhile, while Obi was asked to reconsider his 2027 ambition, the opposition leader said he is willing to be a one-term president in the next general elections.

Speaking recently during a Twitter Space hosted by Parallel Facts, monitored by Legit.ng, Obi stated that any candidate from the south elected president in 2027 must be prepared to leave office on May 28, 2031, in line with the “unwritten power-sharing agreement” and the zoning principle.

The 64-year-old added that the zoning principle — which alternates the presidency between north and south — is a commitment he has long championed.




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The London Clinic, one of the United Kingdom’s most exclusive private hospitals, has come under the spotlight following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the facility last Sunday.

Buhari and former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, were both admitted in the hospital. While Abubakar got well and was discharged, Buhari passed on on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

According to his nephew, Mamman Daura, Buhari was in high spirits as of Saturday, July 12 and was getting ready for discharge before he suffered a relapse at midday on Sunday.

“I left him about 9 pm on Saturday in high spirits and promised to see him on Sunday afternoon. He was looking forward to his doctor’s visit on Sunday morning. But around midday, he started having breathing challenges and doctors rushed to his side to try and manage it. But unfortunately, around 4.30 pm, he gave up the ghost,” Daura told ThisDay.

Buhari was reported to have travelled to the UK in April for a routine medical check-up, but subsequently fell ill.

The cause of death was not disclosed, but he had suffered from ill-health for many years.

According to family sources, Buhari, during his admission at The London Clinic, spent time at the Intensive Care Unit.

His death was announced by his former spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Sunday afternoon.

Shehu said, “The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus.”

Shortly after news of his death broke, videos emerged online showing the former President’s children and other relatives visiting The London Clinic, situated in the heart of London’s medical district on Harley Street, where he was reportedly undergoing treatment before his passing.

While the exact duration of the former President’s stay at the hospital remains unknown, reports indicate that Buhari had been in London since April for a routine medical check-up.

The London Clinic
Founded in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the largest private hospitals in the UK, best known for its expertise in cancer care, digestive health, orthopaedics, and plastic and cosmetic surgeries.

From the information on its website, the facility boasts 13 intensive care beds, 10 operating theatres, five Macmillan Cancer Support Centres, approximately 900 surgeons and physicians and attends to over 120,000 patients across the world annually.

The hospital’s areas of speciality include: cancer care, haematology, orthopaedics with a focus on spinal surgery, as well as gastroenterology, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, neurosurgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and intensive care.

The London Clinic has treated thousands of patients from around the world, among them political leaders and members of the British royal family.

In the hospital’s 2021 annual financial report seen by Saturday PUNCH, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hamish Leslie Melville, said, “Our team of over 900 leading consultants, surgeons and physicians provide an extensive range of medical and surgical interventions. Our medical inpatient and outpatient treatments focus on three core areas: cancer therapies, general surgery with a focus on digestive diseases, and musculoskeletal conditions.”

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH on condition of anonymity for personal reasons, a UK-based Nigerian doctor familiar with the hospital’s operations, described it as one with advanced facilities, a high-profile clientele, and world-class medical expertise.

According to him, patients pay between £100 and £750 for consultations, depending on the complexity of their case.

The Nigerian doctor, who said he knew two fellow Nigerian doctors who once worked at the hospital, said he is aware that a Computed Tomography scan (CT Scan) at the hospital costs around £500, while major surgeries range from £10,000 to £13,000.

“In terms of accommodation, the pricing structure is also tiered. A standard room goes for £1,000 to £1,800 per night. Luxury/VIP room is between £1,800 to £2,500 per night; while the Intensive Care Unit admission costs about £3,000 to £3,500 (i.e N6million to N7million) per night,” he said.

“The clinic is known for its advanced equipment, specialist services, and highly qualified professionals. It’s a facility designed for complex and high-risk cases,” he added.

The doctor said the two respected Nigerian specialists who used to work at the hospital were an orthopaedic surgeon and a respiratory consultant.

Another UK-based Nigerian doctor told Saturday PUNCH that the hospital’s high standard of care comes at a premium.

According to the female doctor, the clinic caters mainly to the super-rich, adding that patients are charged thousands of pounds daily for specialised services, particularly in intensive care and private suites, where discretion, luxury, and top-tier medical attention are guaranteed.

“It is the best and largest private clinic in the United Kingdom. It deals with surgery, robotic surgery, ENT surgery, plastic surgery, and the best in specialised services,” she said.

She added that the hospital is equipped with advanced da Vinci Xi, ExcelsiusGPS, NAVIO robotic surgical technology, 3 T Siemens MRI, multiple CT scanners, PET-CT, ultrasound, digital mammography and other cutting-edge diagnostic systems.

In terms of staffing and expertise, the doctor said, “The clinic boasts an impressive roster of professionals with renowned specialist consultants, many of whom are Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons and hold additional high-level certifications.”

However, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health seen by Saturday PUNCH, the cost of a bed space at the general ward is around £586.59 per bed day.

“These costs may not include other potential fees or charges associated with your specific treatment plan,” the report noted.

Speaking about its ICU, the clinic, on its website, said, “Our Standard Mortality Rate averages around 0.7 which the Critical care Peer Review states ‘would put the unit in the top 10% of the country’ and has consistently maintained low death rates all of which are reviewed at Mortality and Morbidity Meetings within the clinic.”

It added that, “Patient Experience feedback continues to demonstrate 95-100% satisfaction with their treatment across the MDT with numerous comments and compliments mentioning excellence in staff attitude, caring, compassionate, along with recognition of speciality surgical support and rehabilitation.”

Findings by Saturday PUNCH showed that The London Clinic has provisions for international patients whose treatment is sponsored by their governments, embassies, or companies.

While the Federal Government has not confirmed whether it covered the cost of Buhari’s treatment in London, the Remuneration of Former Presidents and Heads of State (and Other Ancillary Matters) Act requires the government to provide for the medical expenses of former presidents and their immediate families. This provision covers treatment both within Nigeria and, when necessary, abroad.

High-cost medical tourism
In 2021, President Buhari approved the construction and equipping of a 14-bed Presidential (VIP) Wing of the State House Clinic, in the Presidential Villa at the cost of N21bn.

As of March 2022, the government said it had disbursed N10.06bn for the construction of the N21bn of the clinic.

While briefing the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijanni Umar, said the clinic was 80 per cent completed.

Umar added that the project would be delivered by the end of December 2022 or latest during the first quarter of 2023.

But despite this, Buhari’s successor, President Bola Tinubu, has continued to embark on foreign medical trips, mostly to France, gulping millions of naira in public funds.

Tinubu’s first known medical trip to France occurred shortly after his election in March 2023 when he was flown to the country for treatment following a period of strenuous campaigning.

However, findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that he Federal Government may have spent at least N13.4bn on international medical trips and travels for former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua over a 16-year period.

The bulk of the spending, drawn from annual State House allocations between 2007 and 2022, covered dozens of foreign hospital visits and diplomatic engagements across at least 40 countries.

Buhari, during his eight-year reign, spent at least 225 days outside the country on medical trips, visiting no fewer than 40 countries since 2015.

Eight months after assuming office, the former President embarked on his first medical trip to London, United Kingdom, on February 5, 2016, spending six days.

His second medical trip followed four months later, on June 6, 2016, during which he spent 10 days treating an undisclosed ear infection.

On January 19, 2017, Buhari embarked on his second longest medical trip to London, spending 50 days away.

In May of the same year, barely two months after his last trip, he returned to London for what became his longest medical stay, lasting 104 days.

He did not return to the UK for medical purposes again until May 2018, when he spent four days on a follow-up review.

In March 2021, Buhari once again departed for London on what the Presidency described as a “routine medical check-up,” which lasted 15 days.

His departure came amid a labour crisis in the health sector, during which members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors commenced an indefinite strike over unpaid allowances.

Almost a year later, on March 6, 2022, the ex-President travelled to London again for medical reasons. This time, he spent 12 days.

On October 31, 2022, Buhari departed from Owerri, the Imo State capital, to London for another medical check-up that lasted about two weeks. He returned to the country on November 13, 2022.

Former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, consistently defended Buhari’s foreign medical trips, stating that he “has used the same medical team for about 40 years.”

In a recent interview following Buhari’s death, Adesina argued: “If he had said I’d do my medicals in Nigeria just for show off or something, he could have long been dead.”

In total, Buhari embarked on 84 trips to 40 countries during his time in office.

Between 2016 and 2022, the State House allocated a total of N6bn for his international travels, a good number of his foreign trips were for medical engagements.

However, Buhari was not the first Nigerian president to spend lengthy periods abroad for medical or diplomatic purposes.

The late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua embarked on at least four foreign medical trips to Germany and Saudi Arabia, along with a major working visit to the United States.

Over his 32 months in office, he spent a total of 109 days overseas receiving treatment.

Between 2007 and 2009, the State House allocated N2.4bn to international travels under Yar’adua’s administration, part of which he spent on medical needs.

Goodluck Jonathan, who succeeded Yar’adua, also undertook numerous foreign trips between 2010 and 2015.

In 2012 alone, he spent at least 45 days outside Nigeria, travelling 18 times to various destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.

Over the five years, he spent in office, the Federal Government allocated a total of N4.9bn to fund his international travels and transport.

NMA, MDCAN, NARD kick
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Medical Association; the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors have criticised political leaders for consistently seeking medical care abroad while neglecting the country’s healthcare system.

Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, the President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr Tope Osundara, described the trend as not only disheartening but an indictment on Nigerian leaders’ investments in the sector they are expected to strengthen.

Osundara expressed disappointment that Nigerian leaders continue to patronise foreign hospitals despite annual budget allocations to domestic medical facilities like the State House Clinic.

“It’s more like building a company, investing resources in it, then refusing to use the product and telling others to trust it. It tells you that something is fundamentally wrong with the system, with the people entrusted with managing it.

“There was a time when the former president, Muhammad Buhari made some utterances that they should abolish this medical tourism. But unfortunately, before he died, he was even at the forefront of going abroad for treatment. Even a former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, disclosed that he and Buhari were admitted to the same hospital in London shortly before Buhari passed away. This tells you that Nigeria’s healthcare system is in bad shape.”

The NARD President said it was ironical that Nigeria was advocating universal health coverage while the country’s leaders “are not patronising the facilities that you have.”

“You are telling people to come and buy something, and you are not taking those things that you are advertising to people. So, that means you are giving them poison; because if you are not giving them poison, you should be able to swallow those pills, and that is when people can trust you,” Osundara said.

The NARD President also criticised Buhari’s ex-spokesperson, Adesina, over his recent remarks.

“It’s unfortunate that such utterances came from someone who served as the media aide to the late President. When you say Buhari would have died if he used a Nigerian hospital, you are indirectly saying Nigerian doctors are incompetent. That’s a false and dangerous narrative,” Osundara said.

He recalled that during Buhari’s administration, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo once fell ill and was treated successfully in Nigeria.

“We have competent professionals who can provide adequate care, whether in the private sector or in public hospitals. If those in the corridors of power cannot trust the very system they are building, it raises serious questions about why medical tourism continues despite all the advocacy against it,” he added.

He said failure to trust and fund the health system in the country not only demoralises healthcare workers but also fuels brain drain, adding that “Nigeria is losing billions to foreign hospitals. Instead of building capacity here, we’re subsidising other nations’ healthcare systems with our taxpayers’ money.”

On his part, the President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Bala Audu, emphasised that while individuals are free to seek care wherever they choose, the consistent reliance of public office holders on foreign hospitals despite Nigeria’s budgetary allocations to domestic healthcare speaks volumes about misplaced priorities.

He said, “Healthcare is a personal matter, and people follow their doctors wherever they go, even across borders if they can afford it. But when public officials entrusted with strengthening our health sector consistently opt for foreign hospitals, it raises serious concerns. It shows a lack of faith in the very system they are supposed to be building and sustaining.

“We need to restructure our public hospitals to reflect three key issues. Firstly, personnel. There is a need that government concentrates on doctors and nurses. If these two categories of healthcare providers are in place, you don’t have a problem. Secondly, we need equipment and equipment maintenance. Number three, the entire workplace environment should be made conducive for doctors and nurses to work.

“Nigerian doctors and nurses are working tirelessly. There are doctors who work, and stay in the hospital for seven complete days, working 24 hours. The same thing with our nurses.”

Reacting to Adesina’s comment, Audu noted that his remarks inadvertently demean Nigerian healthcare professionals.

“If his (Adesina) implication is that you live longer just by going abroad, then that’s not just unscientific, it’s deeply offensive to the many competent Nigerian doctors and nurses saving lives every day under difficult conditions,” he said.

Audu noted that Nigerian healthcare professionals are globally celebrated for their expertise and work ethics, especially when given proper tools.

“The issue has never been about competence. Nigerian doctors and nurses are among the best in the world. The real problem is the lack of adequate infrastructure and equipment, particularly in public hospitals,” he added.

On his part, the President of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, Prof. Muhammad Muhammad, has said that while leaders and citizens alike retain the right to seek treatment abroad if they choose to do so, it is ideal for Nigerian hospitals to be upgraded and equipped to handle all forms of medical care.

Muhammad emphasised the need for consistent government investment in local health infrastructure, nothing that every citizen should be able to access the full range of medical services required for their condition.

“What we are saying is that there should always be effort from the side of government to ensure that people who are citizens are made to be able to access all the levels of healthcare services their health would require.

“The government should provide the equipment and facilities we need here, and if they advocate against medical tourism, they should stay here to receive treatment,” he said.

He called on the Federal Government to not only strengthen public hospitals but also to support the growth of private super-speciality facilities within the country.

“The Federal Government should, in addition to developing government hospitals, create an enabling environment where super-speciality private hospitals can be encouraged to develop, so that the limitations of government hospitals can be overcome by private hospitals,” he said.

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Putindbutt:
Yeah, according to bitter people.

It is as clear as crystal

This 10th Senate headed by senator Godswill Akpabio is the worse ever.

It will be on record as the worst senate ever

He take decisions with impunity without consulting his colleagues.

This is tantamount to abuse of power,he disobays court rulings ,he carries along an egoistic mien that is dragging the Senate to the mud.

Putindbutt:
To be honest, there's no administration that had killed more bandits/terrorists than Tinubu's administration.

Conversely, There was no administration that has withnessed the onslaught of banditry than the present one

Asuun:
Why is nobody saying anything about this?
Why are we all silent?

I have been sick and confined to the room. I'm suffering from Typhoid and maleria having already done some tests.

The drugs prescribed for me are not affordable at all. I'm someone that hardly fall sick. I have never been admitted to the hospital, but this time if I had the resources, I would gladly submit myself to the hospital for comprehensive treatment because the typhoid has already eaten me so deeply. I've lost my sense for taste, my eyes are always teary and my vision blurred. A lot that I can't mention. When it started last year, I didn't give much attention to it because I felt I was a commando and James Bond so nothing was going to happen to me. Now, same typhoid has brought me down to my knees and made me a vegetable.
I went to the pharmacy and when I was told the cost of the drugs, the illness increased instantly and I became drowsy right there. I left there disappointed.
What's going on?
Is it that the government want to increase mortality rate ?
This is evil.

Nobody wants to spend their hardearned money on medications. Nobody prays to be sick. Something needs to be done as quickly as possible. Where is our minister of health?
If I die, know that Nigeria happened to me.

Drugs are expensive,no doubt,

The price of every other stuffs have gone high and drugs cannot be an exception.

I will advise you seek for help from family members, friends or neighbors

Alternatively, you can try herbs

samnaija:
People plenty wey never sleep. This thread is very informative. Op well crafted and interesting read .. well done .

this is weekend now,no work

descarado:
You northerners know he is this bad, why did you support and fight for him to win the presidential election?

No, the northerners were deceived, they didn't know or rather he was pretending.

It was even worse when El rufai and other northern stalwarts marketed him to them.

israelmao:
Tinubu is desperate for the second term he u must use the power of the incumbency to his advantage, Jonathan also did in 2015 but that couldn't earn him the second term.

what did he do (Jonathan)

Please expatiate, make it clearer

Omihanifa:
Speculations as usual. Nigeria media and speculations are 5&6

There's no smoke without fire.

There are elements of truth in the story.

Smartestboy:
Something happend is a place in Anambra state, but u labelled it a whole of Southeast,as if Ogun state no be headquarters for slaughtering and mining state for babies, children adults, in the entire southwest...Because your hatred over igbos are legendary.....

I am a detribalized Nigerian.There is not part of the country that is free from crime and criminals.

Having said that, the sensational news emanating from the south east is u presidented and cannot be compared with other regions

I, saying the truth doesn't warrant to be labelled a tribalist as I am from the south south region

I love my fellow country men equally.

NaijaphiliaBlog:
Dear Nairalanders,

Who can explain what the expression "locked inside 21 bottles" means?

Just read it online today for the first time ever.

It means to be enmeshed in polygamy.

Leading a polygamous life

Akpabio is despotic,he is egoistic and doesn't follow Senate rules.

He abuses power given to him.

He has turned the Senate to his personal property .

He needs to be impeached for sanity to return to the Senate

The south east are fulfilling the bible prophecy.

God always gives sword to those that can use it and not cowards

Godswill Akpabio's excesses should be tamed.

He has turned the Senate to his personal property.

He should be impeached

Wizywiz:
most father's don't oooo.....

most mother's doesn't too

Jayboi:
I have never heard of or seen this type of noodles before. My first time

It's new, they just came into the market.

I have consumed it, it's very nice

There's huge competition in the market place.so,there must be fight to stop them.

Irupetepete:
have not done any of the above and will never do it

It meant you lead a sedentary lifestyle during your youthful age.

There's no active youths that haven't indulge in at least one of them

Olamideayomide:
Food for though for Nigerian men.

Take care of yourself likewise the family too.
Too much responsibilities dey kill men o

men should learn to drop the excess luggages

Softmirror:
What are you trying to say? That we shouldn't care for our parents in their old age?!

men should take care of themselves, because many men struggled and laboured for the family upkeep and they didn't get the rewards

They were stressed up and most of them died before their wives.

When the man has passed on, those he left behind will still survive and become somebody in life.

The Irony of it all ,is that it's the woman that now enjoy the fruits of the man's labour.

So,men should wise up and always take care of themselves, when the load is too heavy, they should please drop it.

KingMack:
the husband know say if him die today.. another man bird go lash shege banza komot for I'm wife bodi 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What has that got to do with what the op asked

Elumelu's mom is 97years
Otedola's mom is 103years
Jonathan's mom is 88years
Saraki's mom is 99years
Dangote's mom is 90years

Where are their father's, Long gone in most cases.

Food for thought

Treat yourself well, they will survive without you

ThunderfireNLMO:
Thank you my brother. This is what I keep telling people, female church goers are codedly dangerous, and they can pretend for Africa. I've see a lot of cases, not to talk of experiences both personal and from others'.

A human that pretends is better than one that is being controlled by spiritual forrces

Rrchrd:
I'm a young man of 30+ searching for a serious relationship, recently I met this Damsel in the hope of starting a relationship with her, my instinct told me to invite her to a church first which i did, she told me that she is a traditionalist that she doesn't go to church I thought she was joking until she sent me her picture she tight white garmet while practicing the stuff that she is an Ezewanyi.

She said though that her parents are christian but if she dare go to church that she must fall sick.

If you date or get married to one,then you are sharing a woman will a spiritual force that is greater than you.

You will then encounter a resistance in the form of unimaginable frustrations in your life and if care is not taken you will pay the ultimate price with your life