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  • UOSSM, Geneva, other demand aid in Al Rukban camp

    Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations ( UOSSM ) alongside Geneva and Switzerland have demanded for the immediate delivery of food, water and medical aid to the Al Rukban refugee camp.

    This call was made in a press release on Monday, 15th October, 2018 following series of causalities that has befallen the camp and its dwellers in the recent year.

    In the release, it was made known that Aid has been blocked from reaching the camp since January, 2018, hence degenerating the camp to a critical state.

    “The entire population is suffering from severe malnutrition and 15 people have died from preventable conditions in October alone. 150 patients currently require urgent medical attention.”

    Dr. Hussam Al Fakir, The Chairman of UOSSM Intl. and Canadian Dentist expressed his anger towards the blockage of Aid saying that it is ridiculous to deny the inhabitants of the camp the basic necessities of life.

    “It is barbaric and illegal under international law to deny these civilians aid. Children are facing horrific malnutrition and are drinking contaminated water”.

     

    He added “Pregnant women are giving birth in the desert without even the most basic medical care. Those that desperately need cesarean sections have not been allowed to leave the camp and are in a perilous situation. We cannot wait another minute to send aid to Al Rukban.”

    Attesting to the claims of the doctor, the community workers noted that on the 8th of October 2018, in less than 24 hours, two newborns died in the camp.

    “4-month-old Huda Raslan died from malnutrition and lack of medical access while Munaf Al Mahmoud, a one year old baby died due to lack of adequate medical care.”

     

  • ‘Reverend, sisters smoke in real life’- Beverly defends controversial photo

    If you are confused as to why Beverly Osu has been on the typing hands and speaking lips of most Nigerians, here is the reason.

    Prior to the photoshoot done by Beverly Osu where she was dressed as a “hot looking nun” for the cover page of the Taylor magazine, the pictures have turned out to bring more controversy from Nigerians who have refused to turn deaf ears and blind eye to the pictures.

    To most, the picture is an insult to the catholic faith. To some, the photoshoot is merely an art.

    After several cyber abuses towards her, Beverly Osu has come out to defend herself and the picture inclusive.

    Taking to social media, Beverly has said that Reverend Fathers and sisters smoke in real life.

    “In any case, reverend sisters and fathers smoke in real life which has not been established as a sin to my knowledge. Dear Nigerians I don’t do what I do for your applause…If these images came out for a movie, will it be ok? It is funny how you all just sinned because of a beautiful artistic picture: I laugh in Hebrew MATHEW 7: 1-5,” she wrote.

     

  • ASUU strike suspension: Students Happy, Unhappy, Indifferent

    ASUU strike suspension: Students Happy, Unhappy, Indifferent

    Mixed reactions by students of tertiary institutions have greeted the suspension of the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
    The five weeks old strike was suspended  on September 18 by the union after a meeting with federal government officials.
    The reactions ranged from those who were unhappy about the suspension to those who can’t wait for classes to resume.
    ASUU said the strike which started on August 13 would be suspended till October to give room for the federal government to fulfill its pledges.

    Below are some of their reactions

    I’m totally indifferent about the strike, they can call it off or continue. I just don’t care. Whatever they decide is fine with me.
    Sarah Anderson,  Lagos state university
    I’m not happy that this strike was suspended.I had plans of working hard to earn my tuition during this period. All those plans have crashed now.
    Victory Demonday
    Abia State university
    I’m extremely happy that the strike was suspended,because if they had not suspended the strike, our academic pace would have been reduced in respect to the university’s academic calendar.
    Ibukun Dennis
    University of Lagos

    The strike is just suspended, it will be called off, if the Federal Government goes ahead to implement the agreement reached with ASUU.

    But if this doesn’t happen, there’s every chance ASUU might go back to the industrial action.
    Ejiofor Ekene
    University of Nigeria Nsukka

    I’m happy the strike was called off but we don’t have to jubilate yet, because it was only suspended for a month. Probably, we should look forward to embarking on another strike of the federal Government does not meet ASUU’s demand by October.

    We all know the way out. The government should meet the union’s demand by paying them so as to prevent them from embarking on further strike
    Wunmi
    Onabisi onabanjo University
    I am not happy, I wanted to work a little before going back to school and now they have spoilt my plan,i think ASUU should continue the strike
    Anthony Chimerezie
    Ebonyi state university
    I’m not really happy because I really don’t want to resume this year . I want to stay back home to get my body system prepared for the stress ahead.
    Obiageli Anthony
    University of Port Harcourt
    I’m happy the strike has been suspended, because I want to spend only four years in school, and graduate with my mates, but I think they should conclude with the federal Government, in order to avoid another strike.
    Onwusonye Joy
    Michael Okpara university of Agriculture, Umuahia
    This suspended strike is a good sign that something would be done about ASUU’s demands by the federal Government and that the strike would not be stretched for long, as opposed to other industrial actions in the past.
    Taiwo Shikan
    Bayero University, Kano
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    Jennifer Joseph
    Ibrahim Hakeem
    Izukah Chinonso
    Egbu Ijeoma
    Olaniyi Olawale
    Otufodunrin Gbolahan
  • Caribbean island: Hurricane Irma death toll rises to 10

    Caribbean island: Hurricane Irma death toll rises to 10

    The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, on Thursday said that with the invasion of the Hurricane Irma, the Caribbean Island has been made a “barely habitable” place.

    The Caribbean Island, a region that consists of the caribbean sea, is surrounded by the Caribbean sea and some bordering both the Caribbean sea and the North Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coasts.

    The Hurricane has casued the death of 8 persons on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday, leaving many others injured with others short of means of shelter.

    Hurricane Irma which has been recorded to be approximately 450 miles wide, and sustained winds of at least 180mph is said to have hit the north-north west of San Juan, Puerto Rico and moving west-north west at about 16mph on Thursday by 2am.

    It is forecast to be hitting U.S territory by Thursday evening, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain, leaving the U.S, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina in a state of emergency.

    The Puerto Rican Electrical Energy Authority said about 950,000 customers were without powers as of Wednesday. The highest recorded wind and rain which has lasted for hours is said to continue for hours and flash warnings have been issued across north eastern Puerto Rico including San Juan.

    The next area of concern is Turks and Caicos which there is claims of a potential catastrophic impact this evening. Warnings about this hurricane has also been issued out to central Bahamas with a hurricane watch to the north western Bahamas.

    A tropical rain storm warning has been issued for parts of Cuba, including Guantanamo, holguin and Las Tunas provinces.

    The tracks of the Hurricane has been traced to gradually begin to weaken affected places as it crosses through the Caribbean, but it will still remain a powerful category 5 storm through which Friday forecasters predicts.

    The hurricane Irma is said to go through the paths of Bahamas on Friday,and curve north to Florida by Saturday afternoon. Then it will move down to south Miami on Sunday morning and down to Daytona Beach on Monday.

    Due to the effect and more outcomes of the Hurricane Irma, the residents of Puerto Rico has been warned by their Governor to stay indoors. With the upcoming storm and rain the sunshine States (Florida) prepares for the worst leaving other States to follow suit in the preparation.

    Geopolitically, the Carribean island are usually regarded as a subregion of North America and are organized into 30 territories including sovereign states, overseas departments and dependencies.

  • RRBN, Me Cure Healthcare Train Young Radiographers

    RRBN, Me Cure Healthcare Train Young Radiographers

    Thursday, August 18, 2017 The Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), wraps up a 10 day compulsory professional development program organized for young radiographers.

    The program was organized under the auspices of Me cure Healthcare limited, A leading medical diagnostic center in Nigeria with the theme Computed Tomography Imaging.

    The programme which has been running for about three to four years, provides an avenue for young radiographers to improve their skills and knowledge. This acquisition is made possible through the use of sophisticated Computer Tomography (CT) under the supervision of trained personnel and experts. In the course of the training, equipment used include; CT angiography, Cardiac CT, MRI angio, 64 slice Computed Technology (CT) Machines, 1.5 Teslar Magnetic Resonance (MR) among others.

    The practice of radiography is becoming a mainstay with already six Nigerian universities offering the course which include; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Lagos, University of Calabar, University of Maiduguri and Bayero University in Kano.

    The availability of these equipments by Me Cure Healthcare limited, explains the reason why it has been chosen as a center in Lagos. According to the Head of Lagos Zonal Office of RRBN ; Mr.Unaegbunam Chuma .P. He stated that radiography is diversifying and in a bid to follow the trend only equipped centers can be used to carry out this training. According to him, Me Cure has been accredited based on its availability of the amount of sophisticated equipment needed for the training and its level of trained and experienced personnel.

    The Head of Radiographers/ Radiographers Safety Officer of Me cure Healthcare limited Col. Jide Fdirepo stated that the cost of maintenance and the expensive nature of the maintenance process is a major problem faced with the CT Machines. He said that “if the equipment is not properly maintained, it may render it useless.

    The chairman Me cure Healthcare Limited Mr. Samir Udani seized the opportunity to discuss an upcoming programme scheduled for 21st of August, 2017 where it will be launching an application which it has created to dictect health problems and also offer prescriptions. Me cure, with its upcoming innovations promises to keep solving health
    related problems.

    At the end of the training, a certificate is issued out to the young radiographers.