Ibuprofen: Uses and abuses
Some four years ago on this page, we discussed the properties of Ibuprofen as a pain relief medication. While a good number of readers have sought clarification about those uses from time to time in the question and answer section of this page, others have taken the liberty to use the medicine for just about […]
Nigerians falsely believe blood donation reduces fertility, has spiritual effect – Haematologist
Prof. Musa Muhibi, a Haematologist, is the Dean of Faculty of Applied Health Science at the Edo State University. In this interview with ADEYINKA ADEDIPE talks about blood transfusion and the need to create awareness for blood donation. What does blood transfusion entail? Blood transfusion is a medical procedure that involves transferring blood products from […]
Osinbajo seeks pay rise for ex-presidents, VPs
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, advocated an increase in the monthly retirement benefits of former presidents and vice presidents. He made the call during his remarks at the valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday. Osinbajo, who spoke last after ministers took two-minute turns to talk, said […]
Tight security as power changes hands in 18 states
Ahead of the inauguration of 18 new governors-elect, security agencies have tightened security across the states in order to ensure a hitch-free handover ceremony. In Abia State, the outgoing governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, will hand over power to Labour Party’s Alex Otti, while in Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel will hand over to Umo Eno. And in […]
Kano Emir inaugurates Cross River hospital
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Saturday, commissioned the state-of-the-art, 140-bed Obudu-German Specialist Hospital, Cross River State. This is part of the inauguration of legacy projects across the state by the outgoing Governor, Prof Ben Ayade. The first-class monarch said it was a self-fulfilling experience and honour for him to have traveled […]
Nigeria in big trouble if Tinubu fails – Prof Oyelaran-Oyeyinka
The Senior Special Adviser on Industrialisation to the President of the African Development Bank, Prof Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, tells GRACE EDEMA the reasons Nigeria has remained on a low level in industrialisation and the way out You spoke recently on the topic ‘Resetting the Nigeria Economy: From low-level equilibrium trap to shared prosperity’, why has Nigeria […]
How prostate cancer stole my father, uncle, two brothers – 70 year-old survivor
Capt. Ayinde Yahya, a retiree from the Nigerian Army, is a prostate cancer survivor. His prolonged battle with the killer disease for five harrowing years was one that took him through excruciating medical crucibles. Sadly, he lost four of his family members in quick succession, shortly after they were diagnosed at an advanced stage with […]
Next President must ensure Nigerians are respected globally – Farounbi, ex-Ambassador
A former Nigerian Ambassador to Philippines, Yemi Farounbi, shares with AYOOLA OLASUPO his assessment of the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and what he expects the next president to do differently How would you rate the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance in terms of diplomacy and foreign relations? As a […]
Farewell to the General (II)
With increasing intensity as the President, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s era hurtles to an embarrassing end, the truth has become inescapable: his government is as much a lie as any other. I have given him credit for some infrastructural work, but Buhari ought to be insulted that he may be remembered in that light, especially […]
Court sacks IG Alkali-Baba over illegal stay in office
A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has declared that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, is not entitled to the current seat he is occupying. The pronouncement was made by Justice Fatun Riman who stated that Baba’s stay in office is against the provisions of the Police Act, 2020. Riman said […]