Graphic Photo: Nigerian Woman’s Kidney Illegally Harvested in Italy

This is the sad story of a Nigerian woman whose kidney was illegally harvested in Italy as published by Daily Sun

Ms Julie Osamese felt a little feverish when she walked into the Ospedale Maria Vittoria Cibrario Hospital in Turin, Italy sometime in November 2008. Her only complaint was a slight increase in body temperature, and that she explained to the doctor who attended to her. Tests were conducted, following which she was given medication to use and instructed to return for evaluation after a week.

But her second visit to the hospital could be described as the greatest mistake of her life. For this Nigerian lady, it marked the beginning of years of woe.

 It was the beginning of years of trauma during which she was moved to six other hospitals.

OJB’s 1st Wife Mabel Okungbowa Donated 1 of Her Kidneys To Save Her Husband

Veteran Nigerian producer OJB Jezreel, who was diagnosed with Kidney problems a few months ago, is back in the news. Although his surgery in India was successful, the donor of the kidney that bounced the producer back to life has however raised a dust. Inside sources mentioned that OJB’s first wife Mabel Okungbowa donated one of her kidneys to save her husband.

According to a source, Mama J, as OJB’s wife is fondly called, checked into the Columbia Asia Hospital in India with OJB on the 19^th of October 2013, where they had a successful Kidney transplant.

OJB Discharged From Hospital In India, Thanks Fans For Support

OJB has been discharged from a hospital in India after a successful kidney transplant. The ace music producer sent out a release thanking everyone and said he will be home soon. Find statement below. 

Dear fellow Nigerians,
Greetings from far away India! I am sure this note from me will catch you with a little surprise. I have been reading a lot of news about me being published on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and different blogs by my good friends. I thought I must take out a quick moment and let you know that I am officially discharged today from the hospital, after a successful Kidney Transplantation Surgery, by God’s Grace.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for your prayers and good wishes, without which all this would not have been possible. I also take this opportunity to thank my friends, fans and family for all the love, prayers and good wishes for a Speedy Recovery!! Be home with you soon…….
Thank you once again sincerely,
Your very own OJB Jezreel.

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Governor Fashola Agrees To Pay Pa Kasunmu's Medical Bill

Information reaching me suggest that veteran actor, Kayode Dosumu, otherwise called Pa Kasunmu Much needed money for medical treatment has come alive. News  indicates that the governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Rajo Fashola has reportedly agreed to foot his total medical bill [N12million]. 

Pa Kasunmu, some days ago, asked Nigerians to help him raise N12million for his medical treatment of kidney and liver ailments. 

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Alcohol Was Never Responsible For My Kidney Problem - Ngozi Nwosu

Weighed down by a kidney-related ailment which lasted several months, star actress ngozi nwosu is getting her life back after a successful medicals overseas. She turned 50 on august 1 and a few days later, was celebrated by the best of nollywood team led by seun oloketuyi in a week-long festivity. the recuperating actress may be returning to movie set sooner than later. this and more about her world she shared with Lanre Odukoya from Thisday Live.

TURNING 50…
I am grateful to God for considering the circumstance I was before now. I thank God I made it to 50. I turned 50 on August 1. From midnight I had started receiving calls from my friends and family from Nigeria. I wasn’t actually in Nigeria that day. I was in England. I had breakfast in bed after my morning prayer. My friend surprised me by bringing my breakfast to me in bed. I have never had that before. It was nice. There was a time I thought I wouldn’t be 50 but with God all things are possible. I never gave up. So, here I am today.

Conjoined Twins With 1 Liver, 1 kidney & 1 intestine born to Abuja Couple

The conjoined twins were delivered at about 7 pm on July 2, 2013 at LUNA Hospital in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The babies are joined from the stomach and chest down. They have three legs joined together, one liver, one kidney and one intestine.”

Ironically, the scan that was conducted didn’t reveal that it was conjoined twins.

The 32-year-old resident of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, who is from Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, and his 30-year-old wife, are currently at a loss.

He said, “The scan was done but we were not informed that it was conjoined twins. When we were told that the babies were twins, we were all happy. For now, my wife is still in the hospital, although not fully recovered. But she is responding to treatment.”