Preventing domestic violence

By Josephine Oguntoyinbo | According to the Wikipedia, domestic violence also called domestic abuse or family violence is violence or other abuse by one person against another. In a setting such as marriage or cohabitation, domestic violence is among the most under reported crimes worldwide. Many types of domestic violence exist; each with devastating effects […]

Curtailing Lassa Fever  in Ondo

THE current outbreak of Lassa fever in Ondo state is a major source of worry as the reports from affected areas are scary. THE Nigeria Medical Association NMA Ondo State branch has confirmed 106 cases with 15 death in different local governments of the state,  including the life of a health officer. INVESTIGATION revealed that […]

I AM

I am, the bones of the African, the flesh of the Ethiopian. I am the spirit of the oppressed; the soul of the AZANIAN; the soul that cries and ravages for liberation. Liberation from injustice the rape of rights and the murder of souls. Souls that shall rise and give flight to that tiger, with […]

Holidays

By Kemi Olatunde | Kevin was eagerly waiting for his holidays. His mother kept on hinting there would be a big surprise for him during holidays. Kevin took out his scrapbook. The exams were just over and summer vacation just started. Now he was free like a bird. Free to draw, paint, play cricket and […]

Visual impairment

Dr. Aragbaye | Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a very common form of visual impairment. About 1 in 10 people over age 65years have some level of AMD. More than 100,000 cases are recorded yearly in Nigeria. Macular degeneration also known Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a medical condition which may […]