A fresh payroll document obtained by SaharaReporters confirms that Mary Habila and Anita Baaki were employed by David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) and paid through the IPPIS platform, despite being linked to the minister's office.The revelation comes amid ongoing controversy over Habila's death at Umahi's residence in Ebonyi State.The payroll records show both women were listed as staff members without NHF account numbers, with Habila appearing as number 508 and Baaki as 474.

University sources confirm Habila was a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW), not a physiotherapist, contradicting earlier claims by Umahi's aide.The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) verified her credentials and found she wasn't registered as a physiotherapist.Habila's family opposes an autopsy, demanding immediate release of her body for burial.Police insist on a forensic examination to determine the cause of her unexplained death, while the investigation continues.The case highlights tensions between public scrutiny, professional verification, and familial rights.