Under pressure: The cost of hypertension in Nigerian workspaces
Musa Bello never imagined his life would change at work. At 45, he worked as a civil servant in Abuja. Always under pressure. Every morning, he would rush to beat…
The silent killer called liver cancer
It moves in a stealthy progression. That is why the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified liver cancer as a silent killer. It often has no symptoms until advanced stages.…
Cervical cancer: I felt like the ground disappeared – survivor
The doctor had no better way to drop the ‘bomb’. After reviewing the test results, as gently as possible, he said: “Madam, you have cervical cancer!” In a second, the…
Death in Nigeria Police: A medical crisis of hypertension
Authorities have reported a tragic cause of death in the Nigeria Police. The reportedly lost about 140 officers due to hypertension in Abuja alone, last year. The cause was a…
Tinubu causes stampede in my kitchen
Stampede in my kitchen mirrors Nigeria’s economic struggle. This shows just how far we’ve fallen in our pursuit of basic comfort. Whether in my kitchen or the grander kitchen of…
Adeleke has another talent
Governor Ademola Adeleke has another talent beyond the dance floor…his ability to show humaneness to humanity. His show of mercy to a chicken thief, who was condemned to death, has…
Decoding Tinubu’s budget amid controversy
Decoding Tinubu’s budget for 2025 reveals both promising initiatives and serious concerns. The government’s ambitious targets, particularly regarding inflation, exchange rates, and revenue, could set the country up for disappointment.…
Nigerians react harshly to Tinubu’s call for endurance
Nigerians react harshly to President Bola Tinubu’s call for patience amid the country’s severe economic strain. At the 48th convocation of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), President Tinubu appealed to Nigerians…
Okpebholo and I have something in Common
In this column, Okpebholo and I share a deep, unspoken bond. It involves getting utterly confused by the endless stream of zeros in government budgets. While he stumbles over the…
Forget Tinubu’s tax, we need stomach reform
Nigerians, every hungry for stomach reform, have grown impervious to government promises. Conditioned by years of empty promises, they now wear thick skepticism like tortoise’s shield. Read up! I promised…