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I begin to disagree with this man called Jonathan the more, he first told us he had no shoes during his school days and now he's saying that he enjoyed government scholarships throughout his educations, what a contradiction?

May God have mercy.

What agribusiness can one embark on with N100k that can bring good constant money on part time basis?
thanks.

i hope our leaders will learn from this before it is too late.
They should not allow the sycophants to mislead them.

No doubt, Nigeria needs change.

We need change in Nigeria, no more no less.

if Buhari is as old as Fayose's mother and yet he (Fayose) could not have respect for him what does that mean in yoruba land?

Again, the Bible says, honour your father and your mother ...

Mr. Fayose needs to think on his utterances.

The Law, please i need a guide.
I purchased a plot of land in one village in Ibadan, i've done the land agreement with my lawyer (a friend), how do i perfect my document? yes i need to start with the land survey and the rest but could you please state detail and forward to my email or you send it here if you so wish, thank you sir. Email:johnalabi01@yahoo.com

I want to know where to go (be it LG or state secretariat) i want to do all necessary documents because i'm no longer trusitng my agent together with the land seller, even the agent is a family friend but i do not want to take 'anything' for granted please help bro.

Pls. where can i buy computer accessories at very cheap prize in Lagos? I want to resell in Ibadan.

N.B. Items line: flash drive, DVD/CD, printing paper, biro, printer tonner, etc
Thank u.

[b]It has been a week since the Nigerian doctors down tools, and ever since, health care delivery in Nigeria have not remained the same.
Before I decided to open this thread, I wanted to holistically fix culpability where it belongs, from the "for" and "against" threads here, I got hold of the following demands by the doctors. I am not in anyway undermining the other demands of the Doctors, but for the purpose of emphasis I wish to dissect the demands that will directly or indirectly affect the patients.

While I implore the Doctors to quickly resolve their differences in the interest of the patients, there are some demands I consider legitimate and should not be compromised under any guise. The reason I hold tenaciously to this opinion is the fact that those demands if not met, will likely put the lives of the patients in grave danger. these demands are as follows;



The title “Consultant” in a hospital setting describes the relationship between the Specialist Medical Doctor and his patient. It will be a source of confusion if the title is applied to any other health worker who statutorily does not own patient. NMA therefore declares with unmitigated emphasis that if “non-doctor consultants” are appointed, it will lead to chaos and anarchy in the health sector. This should not happen.



I was meant to understand that JOHESU is at the fore front of demanding for the position of "consultant" in their various fields. As a patient who care less about medical politics and bureaucracy, I was meant to understand that the Doctor consultant actually owns the patient, by "owning" I mean calls the final shot on the treatment regime of a patient.
The big question is; what qualifies a consultant doctor (not any charge and bail doctor) to own a patient?

Research has proven that the Consultant doctor is one who has a general knowledge of every aspect of medicine who later specializes in a single aspect. That gives him the academic superiority to claim responsibility on the welfare of a patient, then I ask; what is wrong with that?

who else in the Hospital is a contender, JOHESU is demanding that the Lab scientist can become a consultant, then in my Medical naive I asked on what grounds?
Till date (probably the outcome of this thread will give me a convincing answer) I am yet to hear any logical reason as to why that needs to happen.

the first question I asked was, will the consultant Lab scientist own the patient? If the Answer is "YES" then why will I entrust the last call on my treatment in the hands of a lab scientist who knows nothing about my pulmonary disease which requires a surgery he cannot perform?

If the answer is "NO" then why do we need that "half baked consultant" that cannot own a patient? Further more, I was meant to understand that the consultant position is highly respected and it comes with benefits and perks (economic motivation), could it be that JOHESU is targeting these benefits? let us find out.




Permit me to reproduce a conversation I had in a radio phone programme where a theater nurse was a guest in the said programme:


me: Why don't you want to expand your curriculum so that as an experienced Theater nurse you will have the opportunity of being a surgeon?

Nurse: We are not allowed to do that

Me: who are the "we"?

Nurse: Our various Unions and other medical regulatory bodies.

Me: Those unions are supposed to be protecting your interest just like the NMA is protecting the Doctors, why will such a Union impede your academic growth and professionalism?

Nurse: That is left for the nursing guild to answer

Me: how many times have nurses gone on strike this year be it warning or indefinite?

Nurse: once or twice im not sure

me: what were their demands?

Nurse: better work package etc

Me: and you guys forgot the most important thing that would develop your career to be apar with doctors and other health care professionals,
which will help the patient in various ways, eg is when a surgeon/theater nurse is in the clinic and an emergency case comes in, don't you think that the theater nurse/surgeon can save that life in the absence of the doctor?

Nurse: We have to attend to other callers.

From the above conversation, you can easily deduce that the whole strike is just petty politics and unmerited power tussle, my own annoyance is that people who want to live and earn like consultants refuse to broaden their curriculum to acquire more knowledge but they want to enjoy like people who have accomplished theirs.

If a theater nurse who have spent countless years in a Theater with a surgeon will not go on strike for the Govt to extend her curriculum to cover other areas of health care delivery, why will she be interested in being a consultant?

The second argument is that it is obtainable outside Nigeria (of course, countries not plagued by nepotism and corruption like ours), this is the most ridiculous because every country has the reserve to make laws that suit their environment, juxtaposing foreign health care delivery with Nigeria's is laughable.


Let us quickly look at the following facts to dissect the actual medical practice we need to import from abroad;

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) - have initiated countless cases against nurses in the United States, between 1998 and 2001, they have initiated well over 413 cases of malpractice,http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/journalarticle?article_id=423284

Fellow Nigerians, I am still waiting for the day JOHESU will go on strike to demand for a law or act that will empower it to prosecute its members for "Negligence" as it is obtainable elsewhere viz a viz "International best practices" or are we saying that Nigerians don't loose their lives in the care of JOHESU members? JOHESU in their infinite wisdom is demanding for the big title "consultant" but uninterested in taking responsibility for the welfare of the patient, neither are they interested in a broad curriculum for effective health care delivery that will benefit the patient in the long run, all they are interested is "GIVE THEE THY TITLE OH! GOVT, FOR WE SHALL CHOP LIKE THE DOCTORS AT ALL COST" it is a shame, nothing in it for the patients.

Since JOHESU is kind enough to borrow "international best practices" let us look further;

In the United states, nurses are entitled to great tax benefits, reimbursements for academic career advances/school loans-sign on and relocation bonuses for less work!

The bold part is an incentive that will motivate a nurse to improve academically for a better health care delivery, I am yet to hear that JOHESU wants to strike for the inability of the Govt. to provide such academic soft landing.

At this verge I am forced to conclude that JOHESU is not interested in anything that will advance their members academically but that big name that will guarantee more money in their pockets. it is a shame.

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I am neither for nor against any of the associations' demands' but let me ask this simple question; in the ministry why will medical doctors agree to take 'permanent secretary' office position, are they trained secretary by profession?

As much as i know that any strike embarks upon by any group tell majorly on the populace, for the sake of 'common people' i want to appeal to the striking groups to think again and call off the strike. Strike will never do anyone any good but the only language our government understands is strike.
God help this nation.

i have a friend who is interested in the programme (NOUN), he has HND and want to enter for either B.sc or P.GD programme, what is the minimum duration to complete either of the programme? and which one should he go for, he's a working class, please advise appropriately.

HND lower credit (science based course)
Deficiency - P7 in English Language

Well over 12 years work experience

can the certificate obtained from NOUN be used to further in other government higher institutions?

An insider or a product of NOUN will be preferred to answer these questions.
God bless you all.

let your husband cover up for you, he should be able to let her see why it isn't just possible to visit every week but try to be kind and free to her at least to some extent, remember, u ll become one one day.

Happy married life.

O gracious God, I pray that you intervene in this matter and do what no man can do in the life of this man, let your will prevail to the glory of your holy name in Jesus name - Amen.


He sent His Word and it healed them and delivered them from their destruction. The healing Word of God is meeting you on your sick bed now.

N1Million is not what really matter but getting healed. If you are able to raise the money and paid into the hospital account without success, it's not good either but let the gracious God intervene and restore his healing

That still does not prevent those who can assist financially from doing so, of course, they will still need money too.

God bless.

Pls how much does it cost to renew international passport especially in Ibadan?

Please can i know how much it cost to renew my international passport?

1. Requirement ( cost and other items needed)
2. how many days does it take?
3. if renewed will it start from the expired date, for instance mine expired in 2009 and i might need it next year DV

Thank you.

Lord, have mercy, RIP

Dear Nairalanders,

1. Please does anyone know if National Open University take Higher National Diploma (HND) for Direct Entry into 300L in order to obtain B. Sc?
2. Can the certificate obtain from NOUN be used to pursue higher degrees in other regular universities e.g. UI, UNAAB, OAU etc?
3. Duration, i mean how many months make a session in the school and cost implication?

Kindly help provide true information to the above questions.
God bless.

pls anyone in the house, how much can i get a grade A toks engine (BMW 3 series)? I live in Ibadan.
It's very urgent and probably a good mechanic to handle this.
Thanks.

Sorry, please what is the source of this information.
God bless

Was he like this when you were courting or the other way round, please to time to study him more and if both of you are Christians, please tell it to God, He answers prayers.

Tell it to God first and not your friends.

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Dear Great minds of nairaland,

Can someone assist me with any legal business where i can be making N5,000 (full time) or N3,000 (part time)minimum, on daily basis. Please advise me. 'cos i want to start soonest.

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Hi Poster,

Im interested in buying chicken from your farm and probably other products you have in stock.
please furnish me with details of all your products, farm location, acccesibility, cost of product, etc.
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I look forward to your response.

interested, does the cost include usual 10% and Land agreement fee? please indicate as i'm willing to give it a trial.

how much please send the pic and the cost to johnalabi01@yahoo.com

State the prices for Small, Medium and Big, I may be interested too.

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pls can i know how many pieces are in a carton?

how many pieces are in the carton?

Your location is another issue you are a bit far away from my location.