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Premier Hospital in the Victoria Island area of Lagos has been enmeshed in a web of alleged negligence as the family of Lagos-based pastry chef, Peju Ugboma, who is the founder of I Luv Desserts, has accused of being responsible for her untimely death.
According to a statement that has circulated on several online media platforms, Peju Ugboma had walked into the hospital for an elective fibroid surgery on April 22, 2021; unfortunately, she died on April 25 after suffering severe internal bleeding.
According to reports, pathologists at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital carried an independent autopsy as requested by the family and it was discovered that the late chef had two litres of blood in her abdomen and pelvic area.
â¢Governor Rolls Out Medical Infrastructure Upgrade
Lagos State Government has embarked on a total overhaul of infrastructure across all levels of its healthcare delivery system. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi broke the news at the ongoing inter-ministerial press briefing organised to mark the second year anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in office.
The Commissioner said the roadmap for the upgrade of infrastructure in the State-owned health facilities began last year, following the approval of the plan by the executive council.
At the event held at the Press Centre in Alausa, Abayomi also gave account of stewardship of the Ministryâs activities in the last two year.
Odumakin family sets up foundation to keep his legacy alive
Mr Odumakin was a rights activists and ex-spokesperson of Afenifere.
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To ensure that his legacy remains alive, the family of Yinka Odumakin is set to establish a foundation in his honour.
Mr Odumakin, ex-spokesperson of Afenifere, died on April 2, at the intensive care unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital where he was being managed for respiratory issues due to complications from COVID-19.
He was buried on April 24 at his hometown in Moro in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State.
The burial was attended by different governors and activists who testified to his legacy as a true nationalist and defender of human rights and dignity.
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