Author: Daily Post Nigeria

The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, WASPEN, has declared that malnutrition remains the major obstacle hindering quick recovery of patients in Nigeria.

WASPEN President, Dr. Teresa Pounds, stated this during a virtual press conference to herald the 5th annual conference of the organisation on Monday.

Pounds explained that malnutrition is the most unrecognised threat to patient safety and recovery in Nigeria.

She lamented that despite the huge human and material resources in Nigeria, 30-45 per cent of patients in tertiary hospitals are malnourished on admission.

Pounds also disclosed that available evidence shows that malnutrition is associated with longer hospital stays and increased infections.

While calling on governments at all levels to rise up and do the needful, Pounds regretted that malnutrition has increased readmission and mortality rates in the country.

Describing malnutrition as a silent epidemic in Nigeria, she called on stakeholders to do whatever they could to address the problem.

Pounds said, “Malnutrition remains one of the most under-recognized threats to patient safety and recovery.

“It affects patients across all stages of life from premature newborns in neonatal intensive care units, to children battling severe illness, to adults living with chronic diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, cancer, and surgical conditions.

“Evidence shows that hospital malnutrition is associated with longer hospital stays, increased infections, delayed wound healing, higher treatment costs, and increased readmission and mortality rates.

“Hospital malnutrition is a silent epidemic in Nigeria. 30-45% of patients in tertiary hospitals are malnourished on admission.”

Malnutrition hindering patient recovery in Nigeria – WASPEN

Sunny Joseph Imohimi (FICA), a renowned technology executive, innovation strategist, and digital transformation leader, has been named the winner of the “ICT Innovator of the Year” Award at the 2026 Africa Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Awards.

The prestigious ceremony, held in Lagos on May 30, 2026, brought together top stakeholders, innovators, policymakers, and business leaders from across Africa’s technology ecosystem to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to the growth of the ICT industry.

Sunny, who currently serves as Regional Manager, MENA & Africa (EMEA) at Bitget, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to fintech innovation, blockchain adoption, digital payments, mobility technology, and smart infrastructure development across emerging markets.

Over the years, Sunny has built a reputation for driving large-scale market expansion, product innovation, and ecosystem growth across Africa and the Middle East. His leadership at Bitget has accelerated P2P ecosystem development, merchant operations, payment optimization, and strategic partnerships across multiple countries, contributing significantly to increased digital financial inclusion and technology adoption.

Prior to joining Bitget, Sunny spent over three and a half years at Binance, where he played a pivotal role in operations and growth across more than 40 African markets. One of his landmark achievements was leading the rollout of the innovative Pay-in-Chat functionality in Africa, enabling users to seamlessly interact and initiate digital transactions through integrated chat experiences.

Earlier in his career at Bolt, Sunny led mobility market expansion across eight Nigerian cities, contributing to more than 10x business growth through strategic execution, operational scaling, and product adoption initiatives.

Beyond fintech and mobility, Sunny is also actively driving smart infrastructure innovation through Arkcess Technology Limited, a technology company focused on transforming estate living through digital access control, smart community management, and connected residential infrastructure.

While presenting the award, Mr. Ken Nwogbo, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Communications Week Media, praised Sunny’s visionary leadership, innovation-driven mindset, and his consistent commitment to building technology solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa and emerging markets.

He described Sunny as “a forward-thinking innovator whose work continues to shape the future of digital finance, smart infrastructure, and technology-driven growth on the continent.”

In his acceptance speech, Sunny expressed appreciation to the organizers, industry stakeholders, his teams, and partners who have supported his journey over the years.

“This recognition represents the power of innovation, collaboration, and the limitless potential of technology to transform lives and economies. I remain committed to building solutions that create access, drive inclusion, and shape the future of digital transformation across Africa and beyond,” he said.

The Africa Beacon of ICT Awards, organized annually by Communications Week Media, remains one of the continent’s most respected platforms for recognizing excellence and innovation within the ICT ecosystem.

Sunny Joseph Imohimi’s recognition as ICT Innovator of the Year further reinforces his position as one of Africa’s leading voices in technology innovation, digital transformation, and ecosystem development. His achievements continue to inspire a new generation of innovators committed to building scalable solutions that drive economic growth and technological advancement across the continent.

Sunny Joseph Imohimi wins ICT innovator of the year Award at 2026 Africa Beacon of ICT Awards

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Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez, has said he will not stand in the way of Vinicius Junior if he decides to leave the club.

Vinicius’ future at the LaLiga giants remains uncertain, as negotiations over a new contract continue to drag on.

Perez, speaking with El Pais, addressed rumours surrounding the Brazilian winger.

He said: “There is time [to sign an extension]. I would love for him to stay for the rest of his life.

“He is deeply identified with the club. You know who doesn’t like him? People who aren’t Real Madrid fans.

“If he doesn’t want to be at Madrid and wants to sign with someone else, he will be free to do so. I’m not going to force him into anything.

“Money will not be the most important factor – it never has been.”

LaLiga: Vinicius Jr can leave if he wants – Real Madrid President, Perez

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…earns praise for integrity The Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor, Malam Mustapha Muhammad, has been widely commended for returning an excess allowance of SR6,000, equivalent to about N2.4 million, which was mistakenly paid to him during the distribution of allowances to members of the media team covering the 2026 Hajj exercise in […]

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The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Daura, has suspended a doctor for three months following allegations of poor response to an emergency case involving a patient who later died after being transferred to another hospital.

The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Umar Farouk, disclosed the disciplinary action while responding to concerns raised by the deceased’s family through their legal representatives.

Farouk explained that the patient was referred to FMC Daura from the Armed Forces Reference Hospital, Daura, on April 23 after reportedly developing complications from a blood transfusion administered at the referring facility.

According to him, the patient was admitted through the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit and later transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for specialised care.

He acknowledged that the doctor on call at the time failed to respond promptly to the emergency, prompting intervention by the hospital’s management.

“The patient arrived in a critical condition, and when it became clear that the on-call doctor had not responded as expected, I was contacted in the early hours of the morning. I came to the hospital around 4 a.m., attended to the patient, resuscitated her and stabilised her in the ICU,” Farouk said.

The medical director said the hospital immediately directed its SERVICOM unit to investigate the circumstances surrounding the delayed response.

“The investigation report was submitted to management, and the doctor concerned has been suspended for three months pending the outcome of further investigations,” he said.

Farouk added that the patient’s relatives subsequently requested that she be transferred to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, a request approved by FMC Daura.

He said the hospital provided an ambulance and an intensive care nurse to accompany the patient during the transfer.

“It was after the transfer that we learnt the patient passed away in Katsina. We do not have details of the circumstances surrounding her death there,” he added.

Meanwhile, a Kano-based law firm, Abdullahi Mohammed & Co. (Jurist Chamber), acting on behalf of the family, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the hospital management, demanding the conclusion of investigations and communication of disciplinary measures taken over the incident.

Confirming receipt of the legal correspondence, Farouk said the matter had been referred to the hospital’s legal department.

“We have responded through our legal officer, informing them of the actions already taken, including the suspension of the doctor and the ongoing investigations. We are appealing to the family to allow due process while management continues to address the matter responsibly,” he said.

He reiterated the hospital’s commitment to accountability, stressing that any staff member found culpable after the completion of investigations would face appropriate sanctions.

FMC Daura suspends doctor over poor emergency response

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Brighton midfielder, James Milner, has decided to retire from football at the age of 40.

Milner leaves the game as the Premier League’s record appearance holder.

Since making his debut as a 16-year-old with Leeds in 2002, he has gone on to make 658 appearances while playing for Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Milner’s statement read: “After 24 seasons in the Premier League, it feels like the right time to bring an end to my playing career.

“From making my debut for Leeds United, who I supported growing up, at the age of 16 and becoming the Premier League’s youngest scorer, I could never have dreamed of the journey I’ve been on, right through to not being able to lift my foot last year and then coming back to be part of Brighton qualifying for Europe for the second time in their history at the age of 40.

“To have gone on to represent Newcastle, Aston Villa, Man City, Liverpool and Brighton and not forgetting a memorable month at Swindon, has been a huge privilege

“I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some unforgettable moments, from fighting for survival to winning trophies, playing in Europe, and representing my country. But more than anything, it is the people and friendships I’ve made throughout my time in the game I will cherish forever.

“To my family, thank you for every sacrifice, every mile travelled and every moment of encouragement. None of this would have been possible without you.

“I leave the game with immense pride, gratitude and memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Football has given me far more than I could have ever imagined, and I will always be thankful for the opportunities it provided.”

EPL record appearance holder, James Milner retires at 40

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