A few days ago, I came across a show aired on a British TV station. The discussion was about CPR in medical emergencies. A particular statement uttered by the doctor on set stuck with me. He said ‘Always do something. The worst you can do is nothing’. Let’s discuss the CPR on this note. CPR…
DetailsIt’s hardly news that Nigeria’s borders with neighbouring nations have been closed against the importation of items lately. This development which was explained as a move to curb goods smuggling by the Presidency has been greeted with mixed feelings from the populace, albeit tilting towards non-enthusiasm for the effects of this border lock up. As…
DetailsNigerian secondary school students that didn’t receive the preceding primary school education must be a very rare specie of humans. Actually, they don’t exist. However, never say never, hence I stand to be corrected. Anyway, what would be the consequence of not having a primary school education and proceeding to secondary school? Nothing, actually. The…
DetailsTeenagers worldwide are united in their hate for one of the ‘perks’ of teenagerhood. It comes and then wanes, with plenty bumps and a bit of a pain. It often chooses the most conspicuous part of the human body, the face. Everyone calls it pimples. However, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads are all kinds of acne which…
DetailsThe NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) was established in the year 1973 as an attempt to foster national peace and unity following the prevailing unsettling atmosphere that came as an aftermath of the Nigerian civil war. Graduates of institutions of higher learning are posted to states mostly out of their geopolitical zones and spend a…
DetailsAnyone conversant with Nigeria’s health care system, especially the public institutions would have no difficulty recognizing the words ‘Go to the cash point and make a deposit’. Anyone who is unable to make this deposit has no access to the services rendered, no doubt. How much has this ‘out-of-pocket’ form of payment impacted our health…
DetailsThe Nigerian economy has been described as a mono economy in different quarters. Her main source of revenue is crude oil which accounts for something over 80% of her income. There’s been talk of economy diversification that dates back to the previous century and has been the campaign promises of many administrations that have come…
DetailsFew days ago, some major news rocked the Nigerian health sector. It was about the ‘importation’ of doctors from other countries. I’d like to believe it was thought of as a move designed to boost Nigeria’s health care delivery. I’ll leave the feasibility and logic in this to you. However, are there other ways that…
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