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Blended Medicine: Benefits of Incorporating Multiple Modalities of Natural Medicine

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Kayode Oseni Blended medicine harmoniously combines various healing modalities to create a more holistic approach to healthcare. For practitioners in the field of natural medicine, expanding the scope of practice by incorporating additional modalities not only enriches their professional experience but also provides numerous benefits for both practitioners and patients. Here are several key […]

Edgar Cayce: An epitome of physician with gift of empathy

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Kayode Oseni Edgar Cayce, often referred to as the “Sleeping Prophet,” was a prominent figure in the early 20th century known for his remarkable psychic abilities and his emphasis on holistic healing. As a physician, he epitomized the use of empathy in his practice, advocating for the integration of mind, body, and spirit in […]

Nigeria’s hunger crisis demands bold reforms

February 5, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Nigeria is in dire straits. Its citizens are hungry while its children are malnourished. The situation is compounded by farmers in the food basket region fleeing their farms due to terrorism and Fulani herdsmen rapine. President Bola Tinubu, his Minister of Agriculture and the state governors must prioritise agriculture and security, incentivise farmers and build […]

Is the National Assembly redeemable?

February 5, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Fresh accusations that members of the National Assembly demanded N480 million from federal universities to approve their 2025 budget allocations is a stark reminder of the entrenched corruption plaguing Nigeria’s federal parliament. Is the NASS redeemable? According to media reports, lawmakers, operating through the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and the House Committee on University […]

The body heals itself

February 4, 2025February 5, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Kayode Oseni The quotation “Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food,” attributed to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, encapsulates the profound connection between nutrition and health. This statement underscores the belief that the food consumed plays a pivotal role not only in sustaining life but also in healing the […]

Go Away, Muhammadu Buhari!

February 3, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Sonala Olumhense It is sad to hear from Muhammadu Buhari, who has led Nigeria for a total of 10 years — including eight as a ‘reformed democrat’ — that he now lives on rental income. In 2015, five houses and farms were listed in his limited assets declaration. Among others, he also owned 270 […]

2025 rains: Little hope for federal roads

February 2, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Ahead of the 2025 rainy season, there is little hope that federal roads will be any better than they are in the next few weeks. Accounts from around Nigeria indicate that most federal roads are in varying states of disrepair. Nigerians have been persistently shortchanged by all tiers of government in the provision of infrastructure. […]

Nigeria’s ambitious 3m bpd dream

January 31, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister for State Petroleum Resources (Oil), says Nigeria is targeting 3 million barrels per day of oil production in 2025. Setting targets is good because it measures performance. Indeed, Nigeria needs increased oil production to boost its foreign earnings. His target is ambitious. The regulator of the upstream, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum […]

Implications of US exit from WHO, Paris Accords

January 31, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The entire world is justifiably alarmed by the decision of United States President Donald Trump to withdraw from the WHO and the Paris Accords on climate change. These actions are contained in an executive order he signed after his inauguration on January 20. America plays a major role in global affairs. It is a leading […]

Govt refineries must be privatised now

January 31, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Port Harcourt Refinery Early this year, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria urged the Federal Government to privatise its refineries to foster competition in the downstream. This is a sound advice. It resonates with modern business practices. The call follows the modest growth in the Nigerian crude refining sub-sector. The privately owned […]