If this illegal action was perpetrated in the South, Army, air force, navy, immigration, police, SARS, SWAT, civil defence, plus the media would have been deployed to the Southern State. The South East governors forum will support, Ohaneze will issue a statement, PANDEF will condemned the action, other southern comrades will support taking lives to make a point. The Southern youths will be called hoodlums / miscreants, Innocent youths will be killed.
If a cow is killed, FG will condemn it. There will uproar , herdsmen will go on rampage and maim people which will be supported by power.
However, today people's businesses are attacked and destroyed without any condemnation or protection by the government. It started in Kano and now Kaduna.

Chai, Nnamdi KANU is sound and constructive. He marshalled out facts, very erudite and skilled in speaking.
Hate him or love him, the guy is good

oz4real83:
Another format . You all are not different from Hushpuppi. GEJ had no shoes, PMB couldn't afford the N25m APC's presidential form and had to take loan from the bank, this is somebody whose children were studying in expensive schools abroad. This is not a Nigerian election, it involves other countries whose citizens are not as gullible as most Nigerians. Madam NOI was the only minister that insisted that she MUST be paid in dollars during her time as minister under OBJ and GEJ. Madam NOI, please go and bring out money from where u have been hiding them and hire PR team(s), we are tired of financing the expensive lifestyles of yours, APC and PDP politicians.

PR firm for WTO campaign is not a group like BMO bro. Google World PR firms and their charges. The result will shock you. They not poverty alleviation program for youths on the internet with the commission to insult people.

MuttleyLaff:


Whats your problem? Why are you so ever truculent, hmm?
The guy OP, is talking about try to be sensitive whenever drawing up past escapades because they might be people in the audience still trying to deal with the past of theirs they aren't proud of and so shoved to the remotest part of their mind so not to relive or remember it and you've gone gung ho asking him, if its wrong for followers of Jesus Christ to admit they too had a sin-fillled past like every one else.

How you managed to overlook or ignore the intro "There should be a limit to what a preacher says about his past life especially while preaching..." is baffling. Limit, fyi, means boundary(ies)

There is no limit to confession. There is no limit when it comes to mentioning the past sins of a preacher as an illustration to how bad he/she was in the past but saved by grace. Hallelujah!.

Some in the audience might think/feel that they have gone so deep in several sins that they can't be forgiven . such stories from preachers show that God can forgive any kind of sin

The Benue State Health workforce has embarked on an indefinite strike.
According to the attached letter, all health work force/ workers under the Benue state government are involved in the strike.

It is really a great disservice by the government of Benue state to the masses. How can a responsible government allow for such in this pandemic period.
Other climes see the pandemic as a war and have channelled heavy resources to combat it.

ayenale1:
Meanwhile

I was a fresh medical graduate when one of my aunt told me about her neighbour’s new born child that died of what Yoruba call ‘oka ori’, someone told me it is called "ndawa isi" in Ibo. Someone should tell me the Hausa name. She thereafter asked me what ‘oka ori’ means in medical terms (being a doctor now). Although as naïve as I was then with no practical experience, I ensured I was professional about my answer, I never heard of it before but I knew it sounded like one of those shared myths…

Since I started practicing, I came across few mothers that don’t bother asking for the meaning of ‘oka ori’, they have been handed the standard diagnosis of "Oka" by the grannies or neighbours stat. Their own question is whether they should give "agbo oka" that is native concoction or herbal remedies for the "Oka". Another category of mums have gone beyond that and have started the treatment for "Oka"; how will you know? Once you see a new baby with clean shaven head and sticky blackish substance applied to the scalp toward the front, you are seeing a child undergoing treatment for "Oka". Therefore majority don’t even know what or where the ‘oka ori’ is, but I could deduce from their history to likely referring to either the soft spot (sunken or bulging) on their baby’s head or cranial sutures.

Fast forward to when I gave birth, I was told my child has oka ori after the hair was shaved; will therefore needs concoction; I just laughed and told them politely that my baby has nothing like ‘oka ori’, although it’s hard to correct a widespread shared myth, but my child never took any concoction. My curiosity made me asked what exactly is oka ori, it was the obvious cranial suture that was pointed at…

I therefore concluded in my mind that, for me to correct the shared myth about ‘oka ori’, I need to discuss both the ‘soft spot (anterior fontannelle) and the cranial sutures’.

If you are not from Nigeria, you may be lost from the title alone. The typical Naija Mum knows what I am talking about, especially if you are from the South-Western part of the country, specifically the Yoruba tribe.

So what is this "Oka"?

The Grannies and some mums believe that there is a "hole" or "space" which is "breathing" or pulsating in the head of the new baby which is abnormal. That this soft space is not right and should not be there. Any baby that has this "abnormal space or hole" is diagnosed with "Oka". Some also believe obvious cranial sutures in associated with the hole or space breathing is a serious case of ‘oka’.

For fat, hairy babies, the "hole" is not so apparent and often ignored. However, in smaller babies who are also not gaining weight or perhaps losing weight especially in the 1st ten days of life, the space is very prominent and can even be sunken; such babies are easily labeled as having "Oka" and commenced on all forms of treatment ranging from application of substances on the scalp to drinking herbal remedies. There are lots of myths and beliefs surrounding this "Oka".

So why am I talking about "Oka"?

In addition to my encounter with ‘oka ori’, there was a story shared by a paediatrican. She said during her residency training to become a Paediatrician, she was working at the Children Emergency Room (CHER) at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital when two women rushed in with a baby crying. That is not unusual in CHER. What was terrifying about the day was when she saw the baby rushed in, he was about 2 - 3 months old and for the first time, she was seeing the brain live and direct in a living person who was not being operated. This was not a movie scene! The brain of this baby was completely visible to everyone.

What happened?

In the usual fashion, the grandma who came for "omugwo" had made a diagnosis of "Oka" and has prescribed the traditional treatment which was coating the surface with a black material. Unfortunately, in this scenario, whatever substance was applied was so caustic, it eroded (burnt) away the membrane of the anterior frontanelle and you can see the baby's brain live and direct!!! Of course, this was disastrous....for baby, mother and grandma and even the doctors.

That is why I feel like educating people around me especially mums about this traditional myths and beliefs that are dangerous to children's health. Of course, granny did not mean to harm her precious grandson but she did anyway. That baby had to undergo brain surgery. Of course, he had serious infection of the brain even before and after surgery. Though he did not die, but there are long-term complications he will face all because of someone's ignorance. No wonder, ignorance is more expensive than education.

FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT "OKA"

[1]. An infant’s skull is made up of six separate cranial (skull) bones:

- Frontal bone

- Occipital bone

- Two parietal bones

- Two temporal bones

These bones are held together by strong, fibrous, elastic tissues called SUTURES.

Two fontanelles usually are present on a newborn’s skull:

- On the top of the middle head, just forward to center (ANTERIOR FONTANELLE) – usually closes between 18 & 24 months. During childbirth, it let the skull changes its shape so that the fetus can easily pass through the birth canal.

- In the back of the middle of the head (POSTERIOR FONTANELLE) – usually closes earlier than the fontanelle.

[2]. Therefore, the "soft hole or space" often erroneously believed to be an abnormality is A NORMAL PART of the baby's head. It is called ANTERIOR FONTANELLE (AF). Every baby has it. It is there to allow along with the small spaces (sutures) between the different bones of the skull to accommodate the baby's brain growth. So it is not "OKA" or any other thing....It is a normal part of the baby's head.

[3]. The anterior fontanelle (AF) is covered by a membrane, and this membrane is what actually separates the baby's brain from the environment. It is that important! So any application of substances that can damage this membrane will lead to exposure of the brain to the environment with serious consequences like in the story above.

[4]. The fact that in some babies, very hairy or chubby especially, that you can not see it pulsating or "breathing" in local naija parlance does not mean it is not there. Some mums have actually said their babies do not have anterior fontanelle! That is not true....every baby is born with one!

[5]. Clinically, AF is very important, it usually give a clue of what is going on in the baby's system therefore treatment should be towards cause of distortion of the AF not aiming to close or treat Oka ori(AF).

[6]. The size and shape of the AF varies from one baby to another normally. In some conditions, it can be too big. Also the anterior fontannelle can be elevated "bulging" in some conditions especially if the baby has infections in the brain. It can be depressed "sunken" in other conditions like in babies that are very dehydrated or malnourished.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THESE CONDITIONS, IT IS NOT THE ANTERIOR FONTANELLE (AF) CAUSING THE DISEASE SYMPTOMS (FOR EXAMPLE DIARRHEA AND DEHYDRATION WITH SUNKEN AF). RATHER, THE AF IS JUST REFLECTING THE FACT THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG IN THE BODY SYSTEMS.

It is important to say this because this is one of the reasons some mums believe in "OKA". Such babies are sick and may either have prominent or sunken AF in addition to other symptoms. The "OKA doctors" will now say it is the "oka" causing the symptoms.

The danger of this belief is all treatments will be directed to the AF and the underlying disease causing the change in AF will be ignored. Also some of the native medications often used have dangerous side effects and consequences especially on the immature liver and kidneys of the babies causing further damage...."fry pan to fire" scenario!!!

[7]. The AF closes on its own by age of 18 - 24 months. This is because more than 90% of brain growth and development has occurred by the age of 2 years. You did not need to do anything about it. It happens on its own. Just to note that some diseases can cause delay in closure of the AF. See your pediatrician if you can still feel the AF in your baby after age 2 years.

[8]. You did not need to apply oil to the AF hourly or daily....highly unnecessary and the dripping oil will cause rashes on the baby's face. The AF is not "drying up" like many naija mums believe. You also do not need to put thread from cloth. You also do not need to mop AF with hot water or apply any substances local or herbal on it. JUST LEAVE THE AF ALONE!!!

[9]. Finally if your baby is sick with or without observed changes in the AF, please go to the Hospital immediately. Don't assume and don't accept the "OKA" diagnosis. Please see your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. A stitch in time saves nine!

If you find this piece useful, feel free to share and educate people around you. Together we can make our environment better

WOW!

Quite informative, concise and clear.
I enjoyed reading through.

Tintedladybeer:
Good evening house,

Nairaland has helped lots of people find solution to their problem, I hope I'm as lucky as others.

Over the last couple of years I noticed my vision declining everyday.
I think I started taking notice of it more when I was In 100l, if I don't sit right in front of the class, I don't see whatever is written on the board.

I have gone to the hospital where they were just interested in selling recommended glass which I have used up till now that I have graduated but no visible improvement.

It is so bad that I don't see subtitles when watching movies on TV.

Many times, people pass and wave at me from afar and I will see the person waving but the face will be blurry.

But when reading, I don't use glasses because I can see very well no matter how Tiny the writing may be.

If I know your location, I can refer you to an ideal clinic for proper eye examination

This governor is too intelligent and smart.

I love him for this.

IamCookie:


You have a valid point.

Can a committee report supersede the Laws that established those agencies in the first place? It means that these mergers will have to pass through the national assembly to become a law. It will take time

Can you scrap agencies established by the Law without a counter Law? This is not military regime.

Anyone who needs PHD should pass through the university. How can professional bodies award PHD? These consultants want to use strike to force NUC into accepting that their fellowship is equal to PHD, indirectly saying that their professional body can award PHD.

If this is approved, then ICAN will be equal to PHD, and some institutions that are involved in certifications will also come up with same argument that their certifications are equal to PHD. Professional post graduate colleges will join in the same argument until PHD becomes a "tissue degree".

Nbote:


But now d community have asked for Igbos to stay away, would dey stay away??

Reread then come back and comment. Hint: who was asked to stay away? A Nigerian Army B. Nigerian Army

AroOkigbo:
The theft is beyond PDP or APC.
Power thieves are everywhere. Do we still have hope in this country?

Call a spade a spade. This is worst than PDP days

Flets:
Bokoharam is acting on the instructions of Buhari. Leah will be released the day Buhari deems fit.

Unfortunately not soon as she is a supposed ‘infidel’.

Nigeria is the only country in the globe that elected a terrorist as president.

Leah will might be released for 2023 campaign by APC

Beverlyjean:
A friend of mine is in desperate need of advice... She had unprotected sex with a married man... Her fear now is that she feels it might affect her in the future because she knew he was married before she did it...

She regrets her actions... She said she never planned it, although the man had always been disturbing her, but she felt she could control the situation when she visited him, but one thing led to another after a couple of drinks and they ended up having unprotected sex.

The man in question is old enough to be her father according to her but she still doesn't know why she did what she did because at that time she was having relationship issues. She has ended all ties with the man but her fear is that if what she did will affect her in the future because she doesn't want her future husband to ever cheat on her.

She is so broken now and confused... Again she doesn't know how her next boyfriend will think she's that type of person that sleeps with married men if he finds out what she did, because her boyfriend ended the relationship when she told him, although it happened before they met. She doesn't want her next boyfriend to treat her with disrespect if he finds out or make her loose her value.

Once, your friend is remorseful and repent of her sin, God will forgive her. No consequences any longer

Stalwert:
Government reforms in the banking sector is taking hold and stabilizing it. FG needs to consolidate on income generation by further improving tax collections rate our GDP to Tax ratio remains low. There are many productive ventures and people but few tax payers.

How can you collect more taxee when companies are closing down, increased retrenchment and unemployment, border closure and increased emigration?

ornicus:


i have told you repeatedly - IPPIS is simply an oracle payroll frontend
several of us work in companies where oracle is used for payroll administration

all these stories you keep telling us about how IPPIS will not work with casual workers, over age workers, contract workers - you can only tell those stories to people who have not used oracle.

as for your claim that ASUU will develop an alternative platform - we are waiting. no nigerian lecturer has developed or led a team developing the most mundane software packages - and here you are claiming that ASUU will develop an ERP payroll solution from scratch. maybe they will code it using fortran
Please do not insult anyone's intelligence.

You are an outsider, with little information on the subject matter.
FG had agreed that IPPIS will not cover the grey areas ASUU is afraid of and had asked universities to take care of those areas using their IGR. The universities on their own told FG that their IGR cannot cater for those expenses.

Concerning software development, you do not know all Nigerian lecturers hence your assertion might be very wrong. On the other hand, let us assume that their assertion is correct, ASUU can pay any firm to develop the platform for them taking their concerns in perspective.

RisenPhoenix:


Please quote relevant section and subsection of the act that gives tertiary institutions financial autonomy. Let us analyse your interpretation. A Federal institution cannot have the same financial structure as a State.

You have not even studied the Act

RisenPhoenix:

Again. How does IPPIS undermine the universities' autonomy? Or are you trying to make us believe that ASUU's objection only lies in their strong desire to uphold Nigerian laws? Please don't let us be absurd here.

Tertiary institution Act has given Universities financial autonomy. Just like states have financial autonomy. FG gives allocation to states, states spend her allocation. IPPIS is controlled by the universities.

ornicus:



What platform please? Do let us know. I have heard the story of how assu, who I do not believe have developed or contributed to the development of any software platform are suddenly claiming they will develop their own indigenous personnel erp from scratch. So tell us about this.

ASUU expressed her fears concerning IPPIS based on some peculiarities in Job descriptions. For example, IPPIS will not cover a professor above the age of 60, it will also not cover a lecturer on sabbatical, it will not cover casual workers, guest lecturers etc. So ASUU had agreed with FG to develop an alternative platform to capture all these, but for FG to renegade as usual and resort to coercion. FG can never keep to agreement and most Nigerians also.

Afamed:

Stop making your ignorance fashionable

I knew it. It will definitely get to this. You are a Nigerian after all. You have be programmed with a mindset of slavery. Your politician slave masters have placed you at your level of reasoning.

We know that FG want to increase fuel price.

ornicus:


Almost every large company in this country and most in the world. Nestle, total, Oando, shell , etc are running on either oracle or sap.

There is no peculiarity in a university environment that has not been met in much larger, and far more Complex environments where oracle was deployed.

It is the worst kind of mental laziness for lecturers to talk like this. Is this how they teach students in school? We cannot adopt this system because it will not work with some peculiar situations.

ASUU has proffered a similar platform to address her peculiarities, let FG be open to ASUU's also. FG must not use force all the time. This is democracy. Also refer the Tertiary institution Act

maasoap:



I don't know the kind of autonomy which says that your employers can't streamline your salaries to curb corruption.
Every educated Nigerian knew exactly what our lecturers are running away from, don't deceive yourself.

FG should Amend the Law first. This is Democracy. The Law is bigger than the presidency

RisenPhoenix:


Nobody is this naive. Government officials have been elected to their posts in part to make financial policy and give account to the electorate. If they are not permitted to formulate internal control policies to prevent fraudulent behaviour, then they are not doing their job correctly. IPPIS has no bearing on the academic autonomy of the tertiary institutions. Until you can prove otherwise, my belief is that the only peculiarities undermined by the introduction of IPPIS are the ones that perpetuate corruption.

Countries, Nigeria inclusive are govern by Laws. Mere policies do not overshadow Laws. Nigerian Law has given Tertiary institution autonomy. Just like what happened in Kogi when the executive wanted to force the Judiciary into same platform as IPPIS. The Judiciary and her workers rejected it blatantly.

revelation2013:


So you are supporting corruption? Tomorrow now you will say the country is so corrupt... This is a president trying to reduce multiple salaries and unemployment. Only one lecturer is collecting salaries in 5 universities. Is that not corruption. And there are unemployed masters and PhD holders who are being denied employment due to these crooks who already filled everywhere.

No corruption, they have proffered alternative platform similar to IPPIS that will address their peculiarities like retirement age, specialties, guest lecturing etc . FG should be open to theirs also. Moreover, please refer the Tertiary institution Act to know about university autonomy.

maasoap:


It would be good if politicians are on IPPIS too but lecturers and politicians didn't get jobs on the same platforms. Political office holders and career officials are not the same anywhere in the world. You can only liken the lecturers to career officials in other MDAs.

Please refer to the Tertiary institution Act

Afamed:

Keep quiet. You can't be claiming of being independent and still want finance from FG. Abi ASUU own version of independency is only when they don't register under IPPIS?

What is the work of the FG? Where did they get resources from? Who owns the resources? The resources belong to the people and not to politicians in government. Politicians in government should thread with caution. Moreover, read the Tertiary institution Act please

RisenPhoenix:


How does IPPIS disrespect the privacy of universities sir? Please explain. Remember that all those universities required to register their lecturers for IPPIS are Federal run and funded. There can be no procedural independence when there is no financial independence.



Irrelevant sir. The FG pays the money, and they choose the means. Lecturers can resign if they don't like the mode of payment.



Also irrelevant. If politicians steal and cheat, this does not give the lecturers the right to cheat and steal. This whataboutism argument is all too common in Nigerian issues. As in "what about XYZ? If he can steal why shouldn't I?" The premise is wrong, the justification is wrong, the argument is irrelevant.

Just state a single viable reason as to why IPPIS is detrimental to education and we will agree with you.

Nobody pays anybody in Nigeria. The money does not belong to the executives. The money belongs to Nigerians. So the executive shouldn't determine how they will be paid and how others should be. The tertiary institution act has since stipulated autonomy of the universities financially and other wise. The universities have peculiarities, the executives should not mortgage them.

Did he compensate them? How much did he offer as compensation?

The churches in Kaduna are in for demolition galore maybe.

FG to ban foreign Engine oil LOADING...

I support ASUU on this. The independence of the Universities should be respected. FG should also try the platform presented by ASUU, FG must not always resort to threat and force.

Are the senators and House of reps members on IPPIS? Are the ministers, special and personal advisers on IPPIS? Is the president and his vice on IPPIS?.

The politicians shout transparency only to cheat and deceive the poor masses, while the poor masses are not in the know of the amount of money these politicians swallow.