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Urologist laments increase in prostate cancer in Nigeria
* Cautions patients against late presentation of cases
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
A Professor of Urology in the Faculty of Clinical Science, University of Ilorin, Ademola Alabi Popoola, has stressed the need for people having challenges with passing urine or having blood in the urine to see their urologists without delay in order to avoid late presentation, saying peeing is supposed to be peaceful.
The Professor of Urology stated this while delivering the University’s 250th Inaugural Lecture, themed: “That All May Pee In Peace”.
Prof. Popoola, who lamented that the burden of prostate cancer is on the increase and many Nigerian men would be affected, said early detection and commencement of treatment for the deadly ailment can lead to cure, adding that institutional screening for prostate cancer should be carried out for all men that are 45 years and above, and also for men with family history of prostate cancer, which he said, should start about 40 years of age.
He said: “The process of making and passing urine is complex and is an essential part of life. Challenges with peeing affect from the new born to the elderly, and also affect both sexes in various ways. It is often taken for granted , but challenges with passing take peace away from the individuals and loved ones, the challenges may also take away life.
“Globally, efforts are being made to make urination peaceful through various researches and studies. Privileged individuals are therefore encouraged to support the University and the Hospital endeavours in research and provision of facilities for people with urinary problems. There are many projects that need support.”
According to him, the major cause of difficulty with passing urine is prostate gland enlargement, adding that prostate enlargement could be benign or or cancerous. “The enlargement of the prostatic enlargement occurs with increasing incidence in the various age groups from 50 years and above. Prostate enlargement is the primary reason while peeing becomes peace less in men above 50 years of age. The symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, whether benign or cancerous, may be inseparable, and evaluation by a urologist is needed to differentiate these,” he added.
Realising the heavy financial burden on patients with urological malignancies, the Inaugural Lecturer urged government to particularly recognise the health burden posed by kidney failure and support the care of these patients and also develop a workable model of helping these patients.
He said: “The comprehensive care of patients with urological malignancies should be covered by the National Health Insurance Authority. The National Health Insurance Authority should cover screening, evaluation and treatment of prostate cancer and other cancers affecting all ages and gender.
“For effective management and higher quality care of various health conditions, chronic medical conditions should be managed in specialised units by specialists trained in the field, Nigeria has now developed to that extent, the brain drain notwithstanding.”
He stressed the need for government to make available research funding to support the genitourinary problems including kidney failure, while expediting action to build the proposed Urology and nephrology centre in the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), saying this has been on the drawing board for a long time.
Prof. Popoola also called on the federal government to establish a Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Centre in Ilorin, pointing out that there is none in the whole of the North Central Region (apart from Abuja)
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
Among together,
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