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Have you heard about this chemical called dihydrogen monoxide? It is found in acid rain, rusts metals and  has been scientifically proven to cause severe damaging effects including harsh burns whilst it is in gaseous form. The most terrifying part : it has been proven to cause millions of death yearly.  Oops, I forgot my main audience are medical Students: a set of smart, intelligent folks. Right? I believe anyone reading this should have caught on that dihydrogen monoxide is…

In an interesting turn of events at the third emergency meeting of the UIMSA Congress, the recently ousted Chief Whip has been reinstated. Hon. Oforibika had been removed from her position as Chief Whip following the recommendations of the ad hoc disciplinary committee which the Congress adopted in the preceding emergency meeting. However, the Congress Chancellor explained that the Congress had been in violation of Article XVIII, 6b of the UIMSA constitution which expressly states that “the Chief Whip shall…

After hearing about their achievements in the world of research,the UIMSA Clinical Press met with,Ehis Aigbonoga,Iyawe Efosa and Owoputi Taiye, some of UIMSA’s research finest. Interviewer: What 5 words would you use to describe yourself? Efosa: disciplined, jovial, charismatic, creative, and analytical Owoputi: resilient, determined, disciplined, accommodating, analytical as well. Ehis: optimistic, action-oriented, friendly and adventurous. Interviewer: What area of medicine would you like to specialize in? Efosa: Currently, a blend of medicine and surgery where you use endoscopy. Owoputi:…

Interviewer: Hello, can we meet you? Interviewee: Hi, I’m Okon Lydia, I’m a 4th year medical student and Artist. Interviewer: What media do you work with? Okon Lydia: Digital art including animation, but I do paper craft majorly. Interviewer: How are you doing today? Compliments of the season to you Okon Lydia: Very fine, thank you. Same to you. Interviewer: How are you enjoying the holidays? Okon Lydia: I’ve not been enjoying the holidays to the fullest because of the…

In a special release signed by the Provost, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun today, the College of Medicine has ordered an immediate stop to all physical academic activities. This comes after the recent surge of COVID-19 cases among the residents of Alexander Brown Hall, UCH which prompted two emergency meetings including one convened by the Vice Chancellor. The management of the Hall has been directed to immediately commence risk assessments and screening of all resident students. Isolation arrangements for those already infected…

The meeting started at 8:17pm with about 33 congressmen and congresswomen on seat. Hon. Digwu moved the motion for the commencement of the meeting and it was seconded by Hon. Babalola. The first agendum was the report on the activities of the Clinical Press, given by the editor-in-chief. After his presentation, a number of observations were made about the report document, the mannerism of the editor-in-chief and the state of the Press. The report was rejected, the editor-in-chief was referred…

The first session of a series of lectures titled: “The Creativity Lecture Series”, held yesterday in a Zoom conference meeting attended by the Provost; Professor Olayinka O. Omigbodun and other notable personalities of the College of Medicine. The series which is to span a period of six sessions was set up as part of the ongoing curriculum revision process to encourage reflection and discussion among staff and students. The anchor of the series, Dr Bukky Owoseni is an artist, business…

Surely, it’s the hope that kills! After an almost endless bout of anticipation, the advertised weekend-only U-lympics (UIMSA Olympics) scheduled to start on Saturday 16th October, has been rescheduled for the 60th Health Week. This was confirmed in a heart-wrenching memo released by the executive council on Monday. This didn’t come as a shock as we’re used to expecting so little when it comes to sports in UIMSA. When quizzed about what brought about the change in a chat with…

Nigeria; 1980 –2000 1980 : Coalition of the National Party of Nigeria and the Nigeria People’s Party to get a majority in the Parliament. 1983: Despite widespread criticisms, massive deportation of non-nigerian citizens, mostly Ghanaians, to their country on account of taking jobs meant for Nigerians amidst the  massive drop in Oil boom. Re-election of Shehu Shagari in an election reported to be marred by rigging and other forms of irregularities. Later that year, Major Muhammadu Buhari overthrew the government…