Popular Nigerian personal shopper, Aunty Esther, who is well known on X, has made headlines after new reports claimed she allegedly refused a doctor-recommended blood transfusion following her cancer diagnosis.

Aunty Esther has been diagnosed with cancer recently and had earlier informed her followers that her test results were out, confirming cancer in her breast and armpit. She also thanked everyone who contributed financially to her treatment.

Many people on social media quickly rallied round to raise money for her treatment. The donation was anchored by Wisdom Obi-Dickson, a media personality known for charity activities, especially on X with the username @Wizarab10, who successfully helped raise over N 30,776,252 as of December 1st, 2025.

However, one of the coordinators handling donations, Sir Dickson, announced that he and another medical volunteer have stepped away from her case.

According to him, doctors advised that she needed a blood transfusion before starting chemotherapy, but she rejected it due to her Jehovah’s Witness faith.

He added that her church allegedly warned she would be disfellowshipped if she accepted blood, and some family members insisted that “whatever happens is God’s will.”

He said that while her beliefs must be respected, they can’t continue leading a fundraiser when the patient is refusing the ideal treatment that could save her life.

This sparked reactions across X, with many donors expressing frustration, fearing that their financial support may go to waste if she rejects medically necessary care.

A popular online doctor also weighed in, saying people have a right to be upset. He noted that in a life-threatening situation, refusing the recommended treatment could lead to severe consequences, and appealed to Aunty Esther, her family, and her religious elders to reconsider the decision.

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor transporting drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers operating in parts of Kwara State.

Security sources disclosed that the doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area of Moro Local Government of the state, following intelligence reports about the activities of the kidnappers and their couriers.

The secret service revealed that the criminal gangs appear desperate for medical care following gunshot wounds sustained in encounters with security forces in recent times.

Recall that troops deployed to Kwara State had launched devastating onslaughts to flush out bandits who infiltrated the state from neighboring states sharing common boundaries with Kwara.

“So, we are advising improved security measures in health facilities located in thickly forested areas which the kidnappers may target,” a security official stated.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, yesterday participated in the inauguration, first capping, and matriculation ceremony of the Mother of Mercy College of Nursing Sciences, Mbutu-Okohia, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, where he personally capped the institution’s pioneer nursing students.

In her address, Provost of the college, Rev. Sr. Tochukwu Martha Ike, described the event as the realisation of a long-held vision by the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy (DMMM) to widen access to quality nursing education.

According to her, the college was established in response to the country’s urgent demand for well-trained and compassionate nurses, especially in underserved areas.

Sr. Ike noted that the institution had already recorded notable milestones, including full accreditation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and commencement of a Basic Nursing Programme supported by a qualified academic and administrative workforce.

She reaffirmed the college’s dedication to evidence-based and community-centred nursing practice.

Acknowledging the challenges confronting the young institution — particularly in infrastructure development, facilities upgrade, and funding, she expressed optimism that continued support from government and donors would help position the college as a leading centre for healthcare training.

Addressing the students, Obi congratulated the pioneer set and urged them to uphold the values of discipline, compassion, and integrity that define the nursing profession.

He described nurses as the “heartbeat of functional healthcare systems,” and encouraged the students to pursue excellence and lifelong learning in service to humanity.

He also commended the DMMM Congregation for its significant contributions to education and healthcare, noting that faith-based institutions continue to play a crucial role in reinforcing Nigeria’s social foundations.

The ceremony concluded with expressions of appreciation to community leaders, government officials, benefactors, and stakeholders for their support towards establishing the college, which is expected to contribute significantly to healthcare development in Imo State and beyond.