Ìwòye: Jigawa politician dies, doctor nearly lynched, EFCC visits Uyo hospital

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ìwòye: Jigawa politician dies, doctor nearly lynched, EFCC visits Uyo hospital

A Jigawa politician was found dead in a kidnapper's den. Meanwhile, a doctor in Ibadan was nearly lynched by an angry mob. Additionally, EFCC operatives visited the University of Oyo Teaching Hospital, raising concerns about the current situation in the healthcare sector.

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