Some weeks ago, I came across a photo captioned “A lost nation is one that its people celebrate the leaders who put them in their misery”. These words came off as a harsh reality. It was as though I was hit by a ton of bricks. As a result, I lost hope in my country. I felt my beloved country had entered the fourth stage of its malignant existence. No sermon about a bright Nigeria would make sense to me.…
Without a doubt, his name is now a popular name in male tennis given his recent success at the 2018 ATP Finals. He played against Novak Djokovic in the final (18th November, 2018) and won the match 6-4, 6-3, making him the youngest winner of the tournament (aged 21 years and 6 months) since Novak Djokovic in 2008 and the first German winner since Boris Becker in 1995. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Alexander Zverev. Personal Information Name: Alexander “Sascha” Zverev…
The FAMSA general assembly continued earnestly on the 20th of November, 2018 at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Ibadan. The students of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, in an attempt to change the course of history as regards the health sector in Africa, inculcated special plenary and breakout sessions into the programmes scheduled for the day 3 of the FAMSA general assembly. The plenary session scheduled to hold on the day 3 of the FAMSA GA, “Plenary session…
One of the many remarkable things about Africa’s political environment is the fact that Africa is the world’s youngest continent, with 60% of Africa’s population under 25. In fact, the gap between the age of some of Africa’s long-serving presidents and the median age of their citizens is remarkable. In Uganda, it’s a whopping 57.5 years, while in Zimbabwe it’s now 55 (down from 73). That’s the same gap in Equatorial Guinea, where president Teodoro Obiang, 75, is Africa’s longest-serving…
While the past few months have witnessed UIMSAites perform outstandingly well in diverse extracurricular activities. The standards always seem to go higher each time; another proof that medical students are still one of the most talented and resourceful sets of students in tertiary institutions despite having to keep a tight academic schedule that could break the most hardened men. The headliner on this occasion is perhaps a name we know too well and have come to associate with excellence, Mr.…
These are trying times for residents of California as they witness the worst ever wildfire to hit the Golden State, and celebrities are not left out as they too, feel the deep sense of loss from this tragedy. Hollywood is situated in Los Angeles, California and that means that many celebrities have homes in the areas which have been affected by the fires such as Malibu and Tinseltown. So far Gerard Butler, Robin Thicke, Neil young and the pair of…
After the arrival of delegates on Day 1, the Day 2 of the 32nd FAMSA general assembly, one of the most anticipated event in the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, started officially at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Ibadan, Nigeria. The event started officially with the Nigerian national anthem at 9:39am. Among those present at the opening ceremony of this historical event, were the Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Prof.E.Oluwabunmi Olapade-Olaopa, the Dean of Clinical…
Smiles and tears of joy were not missed on the faces of our dear 2k14 colleagues and soon to be ‘The Newest Doctors in Town’, as the long-awaited date of their induction was finally slated. It should be of note that this particular set had spent almost 7 years in medical/dental training, plus the hurdles they had to cross before and after their final MB;BS exams (No to 100k and its aftermath). Truly, they have been through a lot. The…
Our ward round had just ended. I was on my way going to the autopsy room to see if I could watch and sign one more autopsy. But I decided to peep at what was happening at Paul Hendrickse. Little did I know a peep would turn out into not only getting to a seat but also listening to all five speakers of the symposium. I must say, for me, It started off a bit slowly, as it appeared as…
It is going to be a suspense filled evening as the fourth and last country to join the Euros Nation League semi finals will be decided by 8:45pm tonight. Though it is a game between Netherland and Germany, this spot can only be filled by either the World Cup Defending Champions France, or the Dutchmen, Netherland. As Netherland battle with Germany today, a win or a draw is just the ticket they need for the semis. The French has no…