Of course I am a hopeless romantic. Like my husband would say, I must have read too many romance books. The tall dark and handsome knight in shiny armor really doesn't tickle my fancy but that quiet connection between two hearts that let's them say every thing without saying nothing is my brand of love.… Continue reading Love and Val_Ada Nkong
Trump Impeachment: Senate Falls Short of Majority to Impeach_Ada Nkong
The US Senate has fallen short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict former President Donald Trump on a charge of incitement to insurrection over the Capitol riot on 6 January. A majority of senators - 57 to 43, including seven Republicans - voted to convict Mr Trump, 10 votes short of the 67 required… Continue reading Trump Impeachment: Senate Falls Short of Majority to Impeach_Ada Nkong
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Vote to Allow Witnesses Prolongs Trump Trial_Ada Nkong
Photo Credit: AFP The US Senate voted Saturday to allow the calling of witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, throwing a wrench into Republican hopes to wrap up proceedings with a swift acquittal of the former president. Five Republicans joined all 50 Democrats to vote to allow witnesses, after Democratic impeachment managers signalled their intent… Continue reading Vote to Allow Witnesses Prolongs Trump Trial_Ada Nkong
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Lekki Toll Gate Protest: Police Arrest Mr Macaroni, 16 others_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say Police have arrested at least, 17 protesters at the Lekki toll gate Lagos. Despite warnings by the police not to engage in the protests, some youths went ahead to converge at the toll gate in protest of the panel's decision to reopen the toll gate. Popular comedian and content creator Mr… Continue reading Lekki Toll Gate Protest: Police Arrest Mr Macaroni, 16 others_Ada Nkong
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Trump Impeachment: Democrats Wrap up Case at Senate Trial_Ada Nkong
Democrats have finished their arguments that Donald Trump incited the attack on the US Congress, warning "he can do this again" if he is not convicted. Impeachment prosecutors used rioters' own words to link Mr Trump to the violence while arguing last month's riot had caused long-term harm as well. Democrats also presented accounts from… Continue reading Trump Impeachment: Democrats Wrap up Case at Senate Trial_Ada Nkong
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Residents Flee as Two Rival Factions of NURTW Clash in Obalende, Lagos _Ephrem Cass
Two rival factions of the NURTW clashed violently today in Obalende lagos state.Witnesses report gunshots and violence forcing residents and bystanders to flee in terror.The situation has been neutralised and peace has returned but they have been reports of several injured and feared dead.Several questions remain unanswered including the cause of the clash, names of… Continue reading Residents Flee as Two Rival Factions of NURTW Clash in Obalende, Lagos _Ephrem Cass
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This is Nigeria: Help Yourself to Good Health_Dr Biodun Ogungbo
Healthcare financing in Nigeria remains inadequate with budgetary allocation to health barely exceeding 7% of the nation’s total budget. This allocation clearly falls below the April 2001 Abuja declaration of allocating a minimum of 15% of national budget to health. One hoped that we had better allocation of resources to start with. Health has a… Continue reading This is Nigeria: Help Yourself to Good Health_Dr Biodun Ogungbo
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Lateef Jakande Dies at 91_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching is say the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State Alhaji Lateef Jakande is dead. He died on Thursday at 91 years of age. Also known as Baba Kekere he brought remarkable development to Lagos between October 1 1979 and December 31 1983. Details later......
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Stigma of Mental Illness in Nigeria: Time for Change——Dr Sunday Neru, Consultant Psychiatrist, Luton, UK.Dr Ifeoma Anwunah-Okoye, Consulting Psychiatrist, NJ, USA.Dr Biodun Ogungbo, Neurosurgeon. Abuja, Nigeria.
There is an explosion of mental illness all over the world due to the pandemic and the lockdown. Many people, especially the vulnerable, are stuck in limbo at home with little to do. Many people in abusive relationships are stuck with their abusers and undergoing a hellish time. This has increased anxiety and fears and… Continue reading Stigma of Mental Illness in Nigeria: Time for Change——Dr Sunday Neru, Consultant Psychiatrist, Luton, UK.Dr Ifeoma Anwunah-Okoye, Consulting Psychiatrist, NJ, USA.Dr Biodun Ogungbo, Neurosurgeon. Abuja, Nigeria.
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