Month: June 2022

Managing Stress Against Hypertension and other Complication By Aishat M. Abisola

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When it comes to human health, I feel as if most people simply ignore it until it becomes a liability. When people become stressed, they usually ignore it or become frustrated instead of finding a way to deal with or reduce it.   To be honest, I am a person that will ignore stress until it builds and finally boils over. Here is an example of that.   In April 2021, I was assigned with a task of planning an event with some of my classmates at the university which…

Fibroids: Expert Speaks On How To Prevent Them By Health Digest

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Dr. Stanley Egbogu, a consultant gynaecologist, is cautioning women against the use of natural remedies for the removal of fibroids.   Dr. Egbogu works at the Nnamdi Azikwe Teaching Hospital, Awka, Anambra and said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lagos.   Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can develop inside or around the womb (uterus). These growths are made up of muscle and fibrous tissue, and can vary in size.   Dr. Egbogu explained that many women take medicines that allegedly claim to…

NHRC asks Law Enforcement,Security agencies to stamp out torture

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The National Human Rights Commission NHRC has called on government and stakeholders at all levels to work harder to ensure that torture, inhuman and degrading treatment treatment or punishment meted out on citizens by security and law enforcement personnel is completely eradicated in the society.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made this call in Abuja over the weekend as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2022 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The Day is observed on 26…

Lessons For Nigeria On The Ongoing Ekwremadu’s Trial For Alleged Child Trafficking And Attempt At Organ Harvesting.

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There are several lessons Nigeria can learn as a country with regards to the ongoing Ekwwremadu’s trial over alleged child trafficking and organ harvesting in the UK.   The speed with respect to bringing the accused to courts for trail is quite impressive and demonstrate an entrenched and strong system of justice administration in the UK.It is instructive that Mr Ekwwremadu and his wife were arrested on Tuesday and in less than 24 hours they were Charged to court.if this offence was committed in Nigeria it would take weeks to…

Makinde congratulates new Acting CJN, Ariwoola

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his elevation and swearing-in as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari.   Governor Makinde described Iseyin-born Ariwoola’s elevation as Acting CJN as a deserving development and reward for diligence, patriotism and service to the nation.   In a statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Governor, Moses Alao, Governor Makinde said he had no doubt that the jurist would restore the glory of Apex Court and the judiciary.   “I congratulate a…

Meet Iseyin -born New Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola

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Following the suden resignation of of Justice Tanko Muhammad. as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has been sworn in as the CJN.   Recall that Mr Tanko had resigned from his position reportedly on health grounds, according to a statement by the CJN’s Special Assistant on Media, Isah Ahuraka.   Sequel to this, Ariwoola who is the next most senior after Justice Mary Odili retired on May 12, after attaining the retirement age of 70 has been sworn in as acting CJN   The new CJN too,…

Letter to Osun Young Minds By Ismail Omipidan

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It is 18 days to the Osun Governorship election. Have you got your PVC? Well, I just got mine. Before I came to Osun in 2019, I had worked in Kaduna, Maiduguri, Abuja and Lagos in that order. My principal too had distinguished himself credibly well before emerging Governor in 2018. Will it therefore be wise to try someone who has no work experience? Or someone who has no proof of sitting near any vicinity where critical decisions are being taken, let alone make any meaningful contribution? My fellow youths,…

Justice Ariwoola takes oath of office as acting CJN

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Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has taken oath of office as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).   President Muhammadu Buhari administered the oath of office on him at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.   Ariwoola took over from Justice Tanko Muhammad who resigned on health grounds.   However, while taking the judicial oath, he swore to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Government of Nigeria, as well as defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.   He will act as CJN pending…

Ike Ekweremadu Case: Points To Take Note Of, By Emeka Ugwuonye

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As we evaluate and analyze the case of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, there are certain key factors to bear in mind. These factors are:   (1) What are the legal requirements for successful organ donation, organ procurement and transplant in the United Kingdom? There should be a long of list of things that a person trying to obtain human organ for transplantation into another human being must have to comply with. These requirements will include:   (a) Medical: the medical processes for identifying the need for an organ transplant, identifying the…

Avoid Shortcut to Success, NYSC DG warns Corps Members

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has advised Corps Members to be patience, hardworking and embrace dignity of labour which are the hallmark of a successful leader.   He said their potentials as graduates of different courses has placed them on the ladder of success, but they needed to be disciplined because impatience can jeopardise their future ambitions.   The DG stated this today while addressing Corps Members during his visit to NYSC Kwara State Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area…