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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 2026 NBA LEGAL EDUCATION SUMMIT
Please find attached the Communiqué issued at the 2026 NBA Legal Education Summit held on 25 May 2026 at the NBA National Secretariat, Abuja, under the theme: “Accelerating Legal Education Reform in Nigeria: Progress, Problems and Prospects.” The Summit brought together key stakeholders across the legal education ecosystem to critically examine the state of legal education in Nigeria and chart a sustainable pathway for reform. Following extensive deliberations, participants adopted far-reaching resolutions and recommendations aimed at stren…
UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERY OF SNORING: WHY WE RUMBLE AND HOW TO FIND PEACE
Have you ever awoken to the sound of a chainsaw in your room? Or perhaps you have been the one to cause it, snoring away as your partner begs you to stop. Snoring is extremely frequent, affecting over 40% of individuals at some point. It is the rattling, buzzing sound we generate when air struggles to travel through our nose and throat while sleeping. Do not worry; it is not only annoying, but it is usually a sign that your body is trying to tell you something. Let us take it step by step. First off, what really causes that rumble? Picture …
RE: RECALL OF IMPALA GEL NAIL POLISH (CARCINOGENIC RISK), CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN SUSPENSION (CONTAMINATION), AND WITHDRAWAL OF LEVAMISOLE-CONTAINING MEDICINES OVER SERIOUS NEUROLOGICAL RISK.
4th June, 2026 THD/DHS/FTHIS/001/I/61 To all CMDs/MDs RE: RECALL OF IMPALA GEL NAIL POLISH (CARCINOGENIC RISK), CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN SUSPENSION (CONTAMINATION), AND WITHDRAWAL OF LEVAMISOLE-CONTAINING MEDICINES OVER SERIOUS NEUROLOGICAL RISK. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has received two (2) circulars from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on the above subject. The circulars are intended to notify stakeholders of the recall and withdrawal of the following drugs/products: i . Imp…
WHY MALARIA KEEPS COMING BACK: THREE STORIES OF TREATMENT FAILURE AND RECURRENCE IN THE NIGER DELTA | Dr Weriwoyingipre Silver Yeibake
Dr Weriwoyingipre Silver Yeibake Malaria is a disease that millions of Nigerians live with every year. In the Niger Delta region—where Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states are located—the climate is perfect for mosquitoes. The rain falls heavily for months at a time, the creeks flood, and the vegetation is thick and green. All of these conditions create breeding grounds for the mosquitoes that carry malaria. For families in towns like Yenagoa, Port Harcourt, Opobo, Brass, and Sagbama, malaria is not something that happens once and then disappea…
ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS: UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION THROUGH MR ABIYE’S STORY | Dr Weriwoyingipre Silver Yeibake
Dr Weriwoyingipre Silver Yeibake Mr Abiye is a 35-year-old civil engineer in Port Harcourt who spends long days on construction sites bending, lifting, and driving between projects. Over the last year, he began waking up with a deep, dull ache in his lower back. Mornings were the worst—he felt stiff and slow to move, but after a bit of walking, the pain softened. He blamed long shifts and heavy work at first. Then, his neck stiffened and his chest felt tight during busy weeks. That pushed him to see a doctor. What is Ankylosing Spondylitis…
