Author: Ayokunle Adeleye

Ayokunle is a doctor, a writer at heart, his opinions are strong and he wants a better society. Follow him on twitter @adelayok

The Head of MEDUSA

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The beginning of this month of August was a very prayerful one for many a Nigerian student, at least those who believed that even God can mediate between ASUU and our (…) federal government. ASUU, we had heard was set to embark on yet another strike; while the memory of last year’s six-month postponement of the destinies of millions of (the poor man’s) children is… Read more

The Myopic Vision of a Rapist Dressed in Messiah’s Garb – One Youth’s Account

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The year 2011 was a significant one in Nigeria: it was the year President Yar’Adua’s tenure ended availing Nigerians the opportunity to again decide who should occupy the Rock. And it was in the scramble for this that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu was given the presidential ticket of the (then) Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). For us in the South-West, 2011 was the year the ACN… Read more

Getting Off the High Horse

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In the past week I have been slandered, insulted, even threatened. I have been called arrogant, egocentric, delusional and maniacal… In fact, they have said they may not allow me to pass my “part 6 (sic) MBBS exams”. Interestingly, majority of such statements came from a particular profession more than others; yes, the very ones I said must have been taught sauciness in school. Well,… Read more

NMA vs FMoH: Ebola turn at Nigerian Resident Doctors

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Diseases can be terrible; how much more epidemics? It was barely a week ago that I came down with fever, malaise and highly disturbing diarrhoea. It was just after I’d (unsuccessfully) treated malaria with drugs of questionable originality; they had been much cheaper. So my first differential was of course relapse. Then I realigned my sentiments with prevailing public opinion and arrived unquestioningly at Ebola… Read more

NMA Strike – The eyes of Medusa

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“I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly,To pass my life in purity and to practise my profession faithfully.I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous,And will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession,And will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to… Read more