The University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre has announced that the center would conduct an admission screening exercise on June 2, 2023.
The screening would be for the first batch of applicants who had sat for the institution’s Post- UTME examination and obtained a minimum of 40% and have changed their Mode of Studies to Open Distance e-Learning mode of the institution.
In a statement by the director of the center, Babatunde Omobowale, said the application form was open to candidates with at least five relevant credit passes in WAEC or NECO for admission into 100 Level.
He said that the examination for the O’Level fresh applicants to the institution’s undergraduate programs via the ODeL has been scheduled for June 3 and 17, 2023, respectively.
Omobowale said the Candidates seeking admission into the 200 Level with OND or HND must have obtained a minimum of Upper Credit for the direct or fast track entries in undergraduate programs including B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc Sociology, B.SW Social Works, B.Sc Psychology, B.Sc Political Science, B.A Communications and Language Arts and B.Ed Educational Management.
He noted that A” Level, NCE and First-degree holders are also eligible for direct and fast track admission upon meeting the admission requirements.
The management of the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State has shut down university for two weeks, following the bloody clash between the host community, Imaweje and students living in the community.
The clash had led to the death of one of the students while four houses including that of the community leader and a bakery were set ablaze.
Rising from the emergency Senate meeting held on Tuesday, the management made some resolutions.
The Public Relations Officer of the school, Ayotunde Odubela, in a statement, said a committee had been set up to investigate both remote and immediate causes of the violence.
The statement read partly, “Senate approved two weeks break for the closure of the university.
He said the closure of the university is to allow the management carry out investigations into the immediate and remote causes of the crisis.
He said a delegation to be led by Dean, Student Affairs, Oluseyi Adejoye should immediately pay a condolence visit to the parents of the deceased students.
He called on students and parents to remain calm while appealing to the host Communities to allow a continuous harmonious relationship that had hitherto existed with the university and its hosts to continue.
Juventus will pay a 718,000 euro (£620,000) fine as part of a settlement agreement with Italian football authorities over a case concerning payment of player salaries.
Juventus were docked 10 points last week over a separate investigation into the club’s past transfer dealings.
The settlement means Juventus have accepted that 10-point penalty and will not receive a further points deduction.
It brings an end to any ongoing cases involving the Turin club.
As well as the overall fine for the club, the Italian football federation (FIGC) gave fines to several officials, including former vice-chairman Pavel Nedved and ex-sporting director and managing director Fabio Paratici.
The club’s former president Andréa Agnelli, whose appeal against the two-year ban he received in January was upheld earlier this month, was not included in the latest deal and will have a separate hearing on 15 June.
In a statement, Juventus said the agreement would allow the club to “achieve a definite result” and overcome a “state of tension and instability”.
The club also said the agreement would allow head coach Massimiliano Allegri and players to focus on their planning for next season.
Juve were initially handed a 15-point penalty in January over transfer dealings but Italy’s highest sporting court overturned that decision in April and ordered the case to be re-examined.
The latest 10-point deduction dropped them to seventh place in Serie A, outside the European qualification spots.
However, Juventus are only a point behind Roma and two points behind Atalanta in fifth, and could still qualify for the Europa league or Europa conference league.
The Zacchaeus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries says poetry competitions will boost creativity and discipline in higher institution students.
Speaking at a press conference to herald the grand finale of ZODML poetry challenge, titled, Motherhood, the chairman, ZODML, Ifeoma Esiri said that the students who joined the challenge would be exposed to good literature.
She said that literary works would help them to acquire language skills leading to better performance in their studies.
She said the competition has the tendency to awaken the creative process in the students and develop skills of creative self-expression and experimentation with language
She noted that the poetry challenge received 791 submissions out of which was narrowed down to 10 finalists.
A member of the ZODML Board of Trustees, Ayo Obe, appealed to the government to give easy access to NGOs and individuals who want to contribute to the growth and development of education in Nigeria.
Former Dutch international, Edwin van der sar, has resigned from his position as chief executive at Ajax Amsterdam football club.
The 52-year-old former Manchester united, Fulham and Netherlands goalkeeper, who started his playing career at Ajax, has been on the Eredivisie club’s board of directors since 2012.
He was initially the director of marketing, then became chief executive in 2016, and had been on a contract running to 2025.
Van der sar told the club’s official website, “after almost 11 years on the board, I am done.
Van der sar will transfer his duties to the board from June 1, and it has been requested that he formally remains in his position until august 1.
The announcement comes after the club endured a trophy less 2022/2023 campaign that saw them finish third in the eredivisie.
Prior to that, van der sar’s time as chief executive had included the club winning three league titles and two Dutch cups under now Manchester united manager, Erik ten hag.
They also reached the uefa champions league semi-finals in 2018/2019 where they lost to north London outfit, Tottenham Hotspur.
Supervisory board chair, pier Eringa said, “We wanted Edwin to stay, but he had made his decision. We have to respect that.
The Nigerian Medical Association has urged President Bola Tinubu to appropriate health sector financing with the Abuja 2001 Declaration of at least 15 per cent of the annual national budget.
The NMA said this will abate medical tourism and the attendant loss of financial resources.
The association said this in its congratulatory message signed by its President, Dr. Uche Ojinmah, and Secretary-General, Dr Jide Onyekwelu.
In April 2001, heads of state of African Union countries met and pledged to set a target of allocating at least 15 per cent of their annual budget to improve on the health sector. However, 23 years after, Nigeria is yet to meet the target.
The NMA also tasked the President on improved health workforce remuneration as a means of improving the availability of scarce workforce and mitigating brain drain.
“The Federal Government should implement the provisions of the National Health Act 2014 in full to set our health sector on sound footing. The Federal Government should ensure that the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund having been rolled out by the preceding administration gets improved appropriation, prompt releases, and institute appropriate measures for accountability and measurable outcomes.
“We believe that every Nigerian life matters, therefore, there is a need to have a functional and effective social welfare scheme focusing on providing a safety net (housing, food, basic education) and Universal Health Coverage for all Nigerians, especially the disadvantaged or vulnerable groups including pregnant women, children under five years of age, the aged, the extremely poor (persons living on less than $1.90 daily and the disabled.
“Government at all levels should address social issues affecting health (social determinants of health: these include poverty alleviation, women empowerment and education (particularly girl child education), water and sanitation, infrastructural development, tackling insecurity, employment and elimination of corruption,” the NMA stated.
Additionally, the association called for an audit of existing primary health centres and to get them equipped and well-managed.
“Nigeria under your leadership should work towards a Doctor-led Primary Health Care because every country with an effective PHC, which is the entry point to the performing and cost-effective health system (the gate-keeping point), has achieved a doctor-led PHC.”
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, directed the Department of State Services to immediately vacate the Ikoyi office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos.
“The President gave the directive when reports that DSS officials stormed the EFCC office located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi on Tuesday, preventing officials of the anti-graft agency from accessing their work place, was brought to his attention,” a statement signed by the President’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, read on Tuesday evening.
The statement was titled: ‘President Tinubu directs DSS to immediately vacate EFCC office.’
DSS operatives reportedly stormed the EFCC office around 7am on Tuesday, and refused to leave despite dialogue between operatives of both agencies.
Tuesday’s development followed a simmering rivalry between the DSS and the EFCC over the ownership of the building.
The EFCC had expressed shock at the manner in which operatives of its sister agency denied its operatives entry into its Lagos office.
The spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, “Operatives of the Lagos Command of the EFCC, arrived at their office on No. 15 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, this morning, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, to be denied entry by agents of the DSS, who had barricaded the entrance with armoured personnel carriers.
“This development is strange to the commission given that we have cohabited with the DSS in that facility for 20 years without incident.
“By denying operatives access to their offices, the commission’s operations at its largest hub with over 500 personnel, hundreds of exhibits, and many suspects in detention have been disrupted.
“Cases scheduled for court hearing today have been aborted, while many suspects who had been invited for questioning are left unattended. Even more alarming is that suspects in detention are left without care with grave implications for their rights as inmates.
“All of these have wider implications for the nation’s fight against economic and financial crimes. The siege is inconsistent with the synergy expected of agencies working for the same government and nation, especially when there are ongoing discussions on the matter.”
However, the DSS denied the claim, describing it as “not true.”
The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said, “It is not correct that the DSS barricaded EFCC from entering its office. No. It is not true.
“By the way, there is no controversy over No. 15A Awolowo Road as being insinuated by the media. Did the EFCC tell you it is contesting the ownership of the building? I will be surprised if it is contesting the ownership. Awolowo Road was NSO headquarters; SSS/DSS started from there. It is common knowledge; it is a historical fact. Check it out.”
Reacting to the development late Tuesday, the President said, “If there were issues between the two important agencies of government, they would be resolved amicably.”
The governor said a ‘Post No Debit’ instruction shall remain in force until all signatories are changed.
He warned all banks to adhere to the directive without delay.
He said: “May I announce that effective immediately and until further notice, all government bank accounts in all banks are hereby frozen. A ‘Post No Debit’ instruction shall remain in force until all signatories are changed. Any bank that violates this instruction does so at its own risk.”
During his speech, Governor Alia expressed his commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the state’s finances.
Physicians have raised concerns about low awareness of stroke risk factors among Nigerians, noting that despite being the second biggest killer globally, knowledge on how to possibly prevent or manage the medical condition is still relatively low.
They said people need to know that uncontrolled high blood pressure is not the only risk factor for coming down with stroke.
The medical experts said there are other causes of stroke other than uncontrolled hypertension, urging people with stroke to seek proper medical intervention and stop seeing the condition as a mystery.
Speaking in an interview obtained by LN247 one of the experts and a former National President, National Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, said high blood pressure is not the only cause of stroke and taking hypertensive drugs doesn’t prevent stroke.
Dr. Okhuaihesuyi said, “Controlling your blood pressure doesn’t mean you are preventing yourself from having a stroke. High blood pressure is just one criteria for developing stroke.
“People need to do proper health checks at every time. Coming down with a stroke is not a mystery. There are different causes of stroke. Medication can help to reduce high blood pressure.”
Giving further insight into the causes of stroke, Dr. Okhuaihesuyi said all the things that can narrow blood vessels can also lead to stroke.
“Stroke can either be hemorrhagic or thrombotic. And just controlling your blood pressure does not mean you are controlling the thrombotic phenomenon that will occur with stroke.
“Because there are different causes of stroke, you need to be able to follow the causes to be able to lead a healthy life. In most patients above 50 with high blood pressure, we place them on Vasopril.
“Just taking ant-hypertensives is not enough to prevent stroke. You have to look at other causes. There is a need for regular health checks for people above 40 years at least once a year or every six months. Those are ways of preventing stroke”, he explained
The physician called for increased awareness on how to reduce stroke risks and also manage individuals with the condition.
He also urged the government to support people living with stroke.
Stroke Risk Factors
According to the World Stroke Organisation, 90 per cent of strokes are associated with 10 risk factors that can easily be identified: hypertension, exercise, diet, weight, smoking, alcohol, cholesterol, diabetes, depression and stress, and atrial fibrillation (AF, or AFib).
The organisation says stroke can be prevented in many ways across all boards, from government and policymakers to healthcare professionals and members of the community.
It notes that stroke survivors live with long-term consequences such as disabilities and often manage their resulting limitations and health status as a chronic condition.
Meanwhile, a Consultant Pathologist, Dr. Michael Ajala, advised those with hypertension not to take drugs not prescribed for them by their doctors to avoid complications such as stroke.
The Chief Executive Officer of Help Diagnostics and Checkup Services, Lagos, also said hypertensive patients should avoid taking herbs and supplements as some of them have addictive actions.
The pathologist explained, “When you are taking antihypertensive drugs, don’t take herbs and supplements.
“Some of these things have addictive actions that may be damaging and will be bad for the health status of whoever is taking them.”
In a 2019 study published in Scientific Research Publishing, the researchers said stroke is one of the most common non-communicable diseases and the commonest cause of death in adult neurology wards.
Stroke prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa, they noted, has dramatically increased over the past decades possibly due to changing lifestyles, poverty, and poor health infrastructures which they said had led to increased risk factors for stroke.
“Poor nutrition and lack of access to standard medical care, predispose to high rates of stroke morbidity and mortality. Little is known about the prevalence of stroke in people with low socio-economic status in Nigeria,” the researchers stated.
A group, the Foundation for Consumer Freedom Advancement, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to adopt Sweden’s model for tackling tobacco smoking and its harmful effects.
The group with a network comprising activists, researchers, journalists and consumers, made the call in a statement signed by its spokesman, Abisoye Micheal, to mark World Vape Day, which is celebrated annually on May 30, 2023, is meant to raise awareness on the potential benefits of vaping as a harm reduction tool for smokers.
In the statement titled, ‘Foundation for Consumer Freedom Advancement Embraces Sweden’s Approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction: Igniting African Harm Reduction Movement on World Vape Day 2023, the FCFA suggested that Nigeria adopt Snus, a smokeless oral tobacco product, and promote diverse alternatives to traditional cigarettes.
“The Foundation for Consumer Freedom Advancement (FCFA) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Vape Day 2023 on May 30. This significant occasion allows us to reflect on the remarkable achievements made in combating smoking and to underscore the urgent need for Nigeria to embrace Tobacco Harm Reduction strategies, drawing inspiration from Sweden’s successful model. By adopting Sweden’s approach, Nigeria can pave the way for other African nations, offering a beacon of hope in reducing smoking rates and promoting a healthier future.
“Sweden’s remarkable accomplishment is evident as it moves closer to becoming a smoke-free society. Over the past 15 years, smoking rates in Sweden have plummeted from 15% to an astonishingly low 5.6%, making it the lowest rate in Europe.
“This achievement not only reflects a decline in smoking but also signifies a substantial reduction in associated health risks. It also places Sweden 17 years ahead of the European Union’s target. These remarkable statistics are a testament to the effectiveness of the Swedish way of making reduced risks alternative products to smoking widely accessible, acceptable and affordable.
“In contrast, Nigeria continues to face the devastating consequences of smoking-related diseases. The World Health Organisation, in 2022, reported that nearly 30,000 lives were lost in Nigeria due to this. According to the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction, 4.1% of the adult population in Nigeria are current smokers, representing approximately 4.5 million individuals. The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction reports that while 7.9% of men in Nigeria are current smokers, only 0.3% of women engage in smoking. These figures underscore the urgent need for the Nigerian government to prioritise THR and learn from the Swedish model,” it stated.
While advocating the use of Snus and other alternatives to tobacco use, the FCFA urged that like Sweden, the Nigerian government and other stakeholders must “conduct public awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and targeted messaging to reduce the stigma associated with these products.”
“Sweden’s remarkable achievement in reducing smoking rates can be attributed to two main steps. Firstly, they adopted Snus, a smokeless oral tobacco product, which kick-started their smoke-free journey. Secondly, Sweden promotes diverse alternatives to traditional cigarettes. They ensure comprehensive accessibility by offering a range of reduced-risk alternatives such as e-cigarettes or vaping products and nicotine pouches.
“These alternatives are made readily available in convenience stores, supermarkets, and tobacco stores, simplifying the transition process for smokers. To further motivate smokers, Sweden focuses on promoting acceptance of these reduced-risk alternatives. They conduct public awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and targeted messaging to reduce the stigma associated with these products. “Additionally, Sweden addresses the affordability factor by implementing taxation policies and pricing strategies that make reduced-risk alternatives more affordable than traditional cigarettes. This eliminates a major barrier for smokers who want to switch to safer options
“Sweden’s latest health miracle could save millions of lives across the African continent. Adopting this approach to tobacco harm reduction, African countries, including Nigeria, have the opportunity to transform public health outcomes and reduce the staggering toll of tobacco-related diseases.
“The success of Sweden in drastically reducing smoking rates and improving public health outcomes provides an invaluable roadmap for Nigerian policymakers, public health officials and advocates. With accessibility, acceptability and affordability of reduced-risk alternatives to smoking, Nigeria can begin to address the pressing health challenges associated with smoking and reduce the staggering number of preventable deaths caused by tobacco-related diseases.”
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