peekspot:

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/lagos-why-burglars-are-on-rampage-in-ikorodu-community/

Ebi kpawon 😂😂😂

Morbeta11:


https://punchng.com/bayelsa-to-include-chinese-language-in-school-curriculum/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1706250417

Meanwhile the Chinese can’t even learn our English language or tradition languages make una Dey mumu for this country I don tire for una matter

treesun:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/power-generation-crashes-to-3383mw-despite-hike-in-tariff/

News like this makes Tinubu and APC supporters to crawl into their holes 🕳️ but let them post about Peter Obi you will see them crawling out like millipede to reign insult on him as if he is the problem of the country, una never wise

tunde1200:

https://thenationonlineng.net/fg-explains-new-conditions-for-passport-acquisition/

Na English him Dey speak smh

Kepukepu:
Most of the federal roads in southeast are receiving attention lately.

I see some fools tacking each other because of road construction, let me ask you people what exactly where they voted for to do in office if not to perform their duties? Y’all making big deal out of this, let the federal government work for the masses and stop hating each other, Nigeria could have been better if y’all stop that mentality of inputing tribe and political sentiments into everything you do

naturefellow:
what do you expect from someone with the moniker of Sangoamadioha1. He obviously still lives in the cave.

😂😂😂

LegendHero:


Source: https://punchng.com/breaking-lagos-to-unveil-red-line-rail-february/

Sanwolu has done well so far, Lagos state governors right from Tinubu era till now have been keeping up the development process continuously, every other state should emulate this, as for those of you who like to criticize everything, don’t be unfortunate learn to appreciate good things regardless of your political views

NikoDeBonAmi:
These days we see a lot of people saying at a certain age they are suppose to move out of their parents house. We even see were people attack others for still staying with their parents and thinking of marriage.

If your parents have a big and comfortable home were you stay and then you have a good job or flowing business in that same city or town, what is wrong to remain in your parents home and get married there especially when they are very happy for you to always be around them with your own family.

Stop asking nonsense questions; it’s never good to get married and still be living in your parents house as a man even if it’s one bed room apartment get it ready before you marry leave your parents house and start your own family, however a married person needed privacy with his wife don’t come and allow your family to intrude into your private affairs with your wife that’s not a good thing to do

Sangoamadioha1:



Just saying it as it is. That escalator breakdown frequently and the engineers repair them. They did not start working on it because of Peter Obi, it has been happening and that is how they deal with it.

Your type is the reasons why this country is backdated, always accepting abnormalities from government, go to advanced countries those escalators are installed in public buildings and it functions well, how on earth do you tell people that it’s normal for an international airport escalators to be faulty?

Karlifate:
If you still think [Nigerian] politicians care about you, including those parading themselves as saints, you're in for the rude shock of your life.


Their emotional supporters that benefits little to nothing of their largasse, will soon flood this thread with the usual tribalistic & religious jargons, their political gods has fed them with.

Its stupidity for any person to still believe all these political leaders, to be honest they have nothing to offer na to make robust promises to our people and to Chop and leave office bring in their own people to continue the loot make una Dey play

ijustdey:


https://punchng.com/breaking-fourth-mainland-bridge-construction-begins-first-quarter-2024-sanwo-olu/?amp

Sanwolu is working Lagos state is a progressive state, the only people who will criticize that guy are those who aren’t seeing the kind of development going on in Lagos under this administration, let’s learn to commend those that are doing well in office.

naptu2:
Jubril A. Gawat @Mr_JAGs



https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1750240473556353182

No doubts Sanwolu has done well so far in his time, I hope they will maintain this medical facility, one time I went to UBTH in Benin some of the wards the kind of IZAL smell they used to mop the floor can even kill patients, me that’s not sick can’t even breath well not to talk of those are that sick 😂😂

SoNature:


Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/sanusi-backs-relocation-of-cbn-units-departments-to-lagos/

Lets see if he will also back relocation of Federal Capital Territory to Lagos, this plan is underway and will be implemented soon 😂😂

oyeb15:
With all our prayers, we keep getting bad leaders ,worst economy, insecurity etc.


I wouldn't want to think that God isn't existing or he's withdrawn. Even our GOs are living on Earth like Paradise.

Christianity is a scam . A means of ripping u off your money with a promise of blessing and paradise.

Please rephrase your words Christianity isn’t a scam but pastors are the scammers they are the false prophet which the Bible warned us about but sadly most people can’t read in between the lines and understand that is Daddy GO and their family who is using their Tithes and offering to buy properties and fly private jets live expensive lifestyle

I have stopped going to church for a long time now that doesn’t stop God from blessing me, what I usually do is pray in my house as a Christian, I do give less privileged and orphans whatever I am supposed to be giving church, that’s the purpose of why God said we should pay Tithes is never for any pastor or daddy GO is for those who can’t afford to buy what they need or eat….. but pastors twist the narrative to suit their criminal agenda to extort the congregation and be living rich lifestyle, if Daddy GO want anything let them go and work for it not using church as an avenue to extort people in the name of God, that punishment go long

Supremos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQwWVLBd_I?si=Jyn_EdMmBzKh1wMT

Military supervising killings of Christians, destruction of properties in Plateau: CAN Chairman



https://gazettengr.com/military-supervising-killings-of-christians-destruction-of-properties-in-plateau-can-chairman/?s=09

That CAN chairman should shut up his dirty mouth, when Tinubu was renting fake bishop to deceive you people during election campaign none of you dare to speak up against it, something that can’t be tried to Muslim faith they will do it to Christian’s this leaders will be bromancing those doing it, now the government is not doing anything when both Christians and Muslims are slaughtered make una Dey mumu for this country una eyes go soon clear

dre11:


https://saharareporters.com/2024/01/24/nigerian-man-dies-24-hours-after-arriving-uk-postgraduate-studies

This is sad 😢

ogododo:


https://dailytrust.com/breaking-police-speak-on-abuja-explosion/

They’re lunching coordinate attacks on Nigeria states first was Ibadan second was Kaduna now is Abuja but trust me the security agencies are playing politics with the security of our country instead of protecting us, same way it started during GEJ, same way bandits started and today they can no longer defend the act but also play with it while people are being kidnapped and killed on a daily basis, those who are still supporting this government haven’t understand where Nigeria is heading to, if this isn’t corrected in a short time the country will be doomed

naptu2:


https://thenationonlineng.net/im-not-a-kidnapper-but-an-armed-robber-says-abuja-notorious-kidnapper/

Meanwhile one foolish girl is on the internet trying to convince the public that the police make a deal with her brother to parade him to convince the public that they are working

Be it armed robber or Kidnapper you’re going to be jailed for being a criminal if you like change your line of story that ain’t going to save you bloody criminals

MichaelSokoto:
Tilumbunation!

I can’t stop laughing reading what is written on the bag Shege banza 50kg 😂😂

omoakinsola:
Yes! What will you do if your grandma slaps your mum in your presence.

I go waka leave both of them to settle their differences, I’ve done that before when my Auntie and my mom were quarreling, I simply told them to settle themselves before people gather, nor be me dem wan disgrace 😂😂😂

Omooba77:


https://dailytrust.com/boko-haram-attacks-military-brigade-in-borno/

Believe it or not, any terrorist organization operating in any countries soil without being able to wipe them out just know those in government are involved

123yes:
Their should be another approach to fighting insurgents by Nigeria army. Why not employed Israel Gaza tactics to end this war at once by deploying massive equipment and soldiers with enough air power to go after them. I pity our soldiers that are loosing their lives every day.

When there are bulks of compromised people in top positions expect nothing less

treesun:

https://dailytrust.com/youll-soon-enjoy-benefits-of-tough-decisions-tinubu-tells-nigerians/

Same way Buhari deceived us, if Nigerians nor wise for next election to change governments we all will find ourselves in a sorry state

sketching:


SOURCE: Daily Post

Confused set of people, nothing that can be done 💯% without giving us fault, same way we link our BVN to banks I am still hearing that they will be asking for NIN so what’s the point of linking BVN in the first place? Nigeria government need to develop a security system that works, put up a single data base to track everybody information in the country stop suffering Nigerians

ZekeYeager:
Adams OSHI OMO *LE, the "humble" "comrade"" whose eyes of thievery was opened after he tasted power. Looted Edo State Treasury for the benefit of his half oyinbo sugar daughter turned wife.

Edo still dey curse im name till today

Still hasn’t changed the facts that Oshiomole remains among one of the governors with outstanding achievements in Edo state since history, you can say he looted money but he did his best for Edo state, mind you I am not a supporter of the APC but I can vote for Oshiomole if he is contesting under any political platform, see Obaseki we all thought will do better in office than him, 8yrs no single achievement the state is where Oshiomole left it, have you asked yourself why Lagosians aren’t complaining about APC? From Tinubu to Fashiola Ambode and Sanwolu they all perform very well in office the developmental process is continuous but you see that Edo state? Mainly the Benin Indigene usually under perform when given political mandate to run the state apart from Ogbemudia no other Benin Indigene has did well as a governor quote me wrong

Papparassi:


https://gazettengr.com/gov-fubara-behind-kidnapping-in-abuja-to-force-wikes-removal-ikwerre-chairman/

Such a foolish and dangerous assumption, court invite you to come and provide further proof of evidence to backup your claims can you actually provide it? Nor be to open mouth waa dey yarn dust oo

ivolt:


There is nothing like "brother" in international politics. A country is either
a puppet, an ally or an enemy. And decisions are made based on such characterizations.

Russia invading Ukraine has nothing to do with NATO.
Ukraine couldn't even apply.
Sweden and Finland, planned to apply, debated for months and eventually joined with
Russia doing nothing but barking.

Deploying troops near their borders is meaningless if NATO is the great devil Putin make
them to be. If it was about NATO, Putin could just have deployed troops near Ukraine border too
and leave it at that.

I will leave the real logical reason for the invasion as an exercise for you.

Like you said In International politics, there are Allie’s right? So what will you do when you see your ally joining forces with your enemy and tried to seek alliance with their joint forces? If you can answer me correctly then I will understand you know international politics and how political allies work, check Donetsk and Luhansk region they are Russians speaking region in Ukraine.

quadraheem:
In Situations like this, since you have the access to your phone and internet, the first thing is to send live location on your phone which can help the rescuers or security agencies to easily come to your aid.

abi na kidnappers go come carry am again, haaa na so you Dey do? 😂😂

emkz:
Why I chose Antai as NDDC Executive Director, Projects – Akpabio



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/why-i-chose-antai-as-nddc-executive-director-projects-akpabio/

the rich political elites are carry their friends along in chop and chop national cake, while the poor fight each other dirty in the streets and on the internet for free 😂😂

WriterNig:



In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree branding the 1867 sale of Alaska to the U.S. as 'illegal.' This move has reignited historical debates and raised geopolitical concerns on a global scale.

Alaska, acquired by the U.S. from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million, has been an integral part of the nation for over 150 years. The region's strategic location near Russia's eastern territories through the Bering Strait has long been a geopolitical focal point.

Post-World War II, Alaska gained heightened significance as the U.S. and the Soviet Union emerged as rivals. Now, in the wake of Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the idea of reclaiming Alaska has gained momentum among Russian politicians.

Sergei Mironov, a close ally of Putin, advocates for Moscow to consider reclaiming Alaska from what he perceives as a "weakened U.S." State Duma President Vyacheslav Volodin issues a cautionary message to Americans, reminding them of Russia's potential to reclaim assets, should they attempt to seize Russian properties abroad.

Drawing parallels with Russia's actions in Crimea, historically transferred to Ukraine during the Soviet era, adds an ominous historical context to the unfolding situation.

The tension brewing between Russia and the U.S. over Alaska adds a new layer to the complex geopolitics of our time. Fueled by historical grievances and recent global events, this situation highlights the evolving dynamics between these two influential nations and raises questions about the potential impact on the global geopolitical landscape. As the world watches, the historical echoes and contemporary geopolitical maneuvering create an atmosphere of uncertainty and concern.

Could this be that Russia is taking the fight to US door step?🤪😂 because I know US can’t give back the land and Russia will like to fight. Let’s wait and see how it unfolds

Slytiger:
Putin is a clown 🤡.

Goan defeat Ukraine first.


LMAO. But Sweden and Finland joined NATO. Those are more powerful countries than Ukraine which was the poorest country in Europe before the war.

You don’t even know what you’re saying, Sweden and Finland joining NATO isn’t Russia’s problem, Ukraine is like a brother to Russia and they both in same Soviet Union before they were breakaway, it’s simple Russia has already deployed troops close to all borders between Finnish and Sweden, the Ukraine you said to be the poorest country in Europe have military capabilities than Sweden and Finland In combined, don’t just come here and spew nonsense 😂😂😂

Okirinwankwa76:
Wrong time to fall sick in Nigeria, as cost of medicines skyrockets

cost of medicines
…Patients lament, skip medications, seek alternative treatment
…Experts worry, propose urgent solutions


In Nigeria, falling sick can be challenging in normal times but seeking treatment is currently a double blow as the financial implication has become increasingly unbearable for many Nigerians.


The cost of basic drugs, such as antibiotics, analgesics, anti-diabetics, and key medications for chronic conditions, has doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled in some instances, leaving many patients struggling to access the healthcare they desperately need.

The alarming rise in drug prices, its impact on healthcare access, and the urgent need for solutions have become overriding to ensure that falling sick does not become a financial death sentence.

Hardest hit by the exponential surge in prices of drugs are the poor, notably those on the minimum wage and below, those without steady sources of income, and particularly those without reliable health insurance, like Idowu Akinyemi, a single mother.
When Idowu, who is living with diabetes, went to purchase her insulin, she was shocked to discover the price had gone up for the second time within a fortnight.

“The last time I purchased my insulin, it was around N3,000, but now when I went to check at the pharmacy, it is over N5,000, almost double,” lamented Idowu who noted that with each passing month, the cost of her insulin climbs higher, forcing her to choose between medication and feeding her children.

Dokun Bolarinwa, diagnosed with high blood pressure, said he had been on regular treatment, but noted that the soaring price of his medication was gradually forcing him to default in adherence to the guidelines of his treatment.

“I’m a retired civil servant with no stable income. Over the past few years, I have been managing my condition with family support and goodwill, but these days, things are tough. I’m already skipping certain medications because I cannot afford them, and if care is not taken, I may be forced to abandon treatment altogether.

Ade Ogun who bought a medicated cream for his skin rash was amazed when he discovered the drug had doubled in price a week later.
“I bought a tube of Nixoderm for N500, but when I went back to the the same shop to purchase another one some days later, the price had gone up 100 per cent. It was an unexpected increase,” Ade noted.


Funmi Olaoye, a housewife and mother of an ashtmatic child was also concerned about the high cost of drugs. “My son needs medication for his asthma, but I can barely afford half the dose. It’s a constant struggle,” she lamented.

Among factors contributing to the increase in drug prices are rising production costs, delays in global supply chains and local supply challenges, as well as the declining value of the naira.

400-500% price increase

Findings from a recent survey by SB Morgen showed that over the last four years, the prices of different categories of paracetamol-based analgesics, common cold medicines, such as Actifed, and antibiotics, and antimalarials, rose dramatically.

The report found that between 2022 and 2023, Ampiclox and Amoxil recorded 340 per cent and over 400 per cent increases respectively, while antimalarials such as Lonart DS recorded cost and selling price increases of 110 per cent and 92.3 per cent respectively between 2019 and 2023.


From Vanguard’s investigations, the prices of all routine drugs in Nigeria have gone up astronomically. The most affected categories include genuine antibiotics, analgesics, anti-malarials and a number of prescription and specialized drugs.

A random check of prices in some pharmacies and in the open market in Lagos revealed that prices of all the popular genuine brands of antibiotics, including Ciprofloxaxin, Azithromycin, Amoxil, Ampiclox and Augmentin, have gone up by 50 – 150 per cent since the beginning of the new year.

Experts say accessing affordable insulin is crucial for managing diabetes effectively. However, it was gathered that the rising cost of insulin presents a significant challenge for people living with diabetes.

Insulin prices in Nigeria have been steadily increasing in recent times with ranges, depending on the brand, pharmacy, and location.

Findings show that for insulin, from rapid-acting, intermediate-acting or long-acting, the average depending on the type, ranges between N4,000 and N18,000 per cartridge/vial.


A silent rage of people grappling with undiagnosed or inadequately managed chronic diseases, such as cancer, is also underway as chemotherapy drugs have seen a 300 per cent price increase in recent times, pushing them beyond the reach of most patients.

Access to essential medications as anti-depressants is also restricted as they can cost up to N10,500 per month, leaving many resorting to traditional remedies or simply going untreated.

Data from the Global Cancer Observatory show that over 100,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed annually in Nigeria, yet only five per cent of those affected can afford treatment.

Statistics from the World Health Organisation, WHO, backed by the Nigeria Association of Psychiatrists, reveal that an estimated 20 per cent of Nigerians suffer from mental health issues, but access to treatment is severely limited.

The consequences of the price hike are serious, with many Nigerians skipping doses, rationing medication, or even abandoning treatment altogether due to the prohibitive costs.


Women, children hardest hit

Those bearing the brunt more are the vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with underlying or pre-existing health conditions and those that require regular medication.

Experts say the consequences of this development could be devastating and could lead to undesirable complications, delayed diagnoses, and even preventable deaths.

The lack of insurance coverage is also there. Most health insurance plans in Nigeria do not cover chronic ailments comprehensively. So in most cases, the patient has to pay out of pocket.

Already, worries about affordability of treatment and drugs from delays in treatment or skipping of doses leading to complications, worsening health outcomes, and even becoming common.


Health watchers blame the development on a combination of factors, including depreciation of the naira, global supply chain disruptions, and increased drug production costs.

Beyond the high drug prices, they warn that left unchecked, the crisis could cripple the already overburdened healthcare system and worsen existing health inequalities.

In a conversation, President of the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, Professor Akin Osibogun, said scarcity of genuine drugs will likely have significant effects.

“These include poor control of disease conditions due to non-availability of essential medications, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, among others, and this will result in the conditions becoming complicated.

“There will be escalation of costs of making drugs, even more unaffordable by the poor and the underprivileged further widening. There will be increased opportunity for faking of drugs, which may have increased adverse effects on the health of Nigerians and patients may turn to untested alternative treatment modalities.” he remarked.


Increased morbidity, mortality, looming

Also reacting, the Chief Medical Director of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Prof Adetokunbo Fabamwo, said high cost of drugs was undesirable for the welfare of the average Nigerian.

“Nigerian citizens are already impoverished and cannot even afford to buy food to eat, if they are sick and need to buy drugs; in the near future we will have increased morbidity and mortality. So people will not be able to comply with their drug prescriptions. People will get sicker, and some of them may even die,’’ he said.

Also, people with mental health conditions are not also spared, according to a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr Stephen Oluwaniyi.

He said: “As far as management of those who already have mental health conditions is concerned, many of the conditions are what we call chronic disorders, in the sense that they need to continue with maintenance treatment, taking medications in one form or the other., apart from the cost of transporting themselves to the hospital, they have to pay for medication.


“Now, an individual who has been struggling to spend N2,000 per month to obtain medication now requires to pay like N4,000, You know, a time comes that he or she may not be able to get the medication.

‘’Some of these disorders, once your medications are not consistent, symptoms tend to recur, which means the individual may become further incapacitated, may not be able to experience optimal state of mental health.”

He explained that he or she might not be able to continue to work or be productive in one way or the other.

“So, the high cost of drugs is negatively affecting the treatment of people with mental disorders. There’s no doubt about that. And again, I want to appeal to the authorities to make sure something is done quickly about this trend of medication costs skyrocketing. And that also points to the need why health insurance in Nigeria has to be robust.

“Some of these individuals with mental health conditions are not even working. So, for such individuals, there should be a way of providing for them, probably making some of these medications more affordable. If possible, free,’’ he added.


On his own part, the Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Dr Adedamola Dada, said a lot was needed to be done to address the situation.

“There are drugs available in the country. It’s the cost that has increased, in line with most things that are importation-dependent. And as with everything, Nigerians in the drug business are also taking advantage, seeing that there are limited options and little competition.

“The solution is fundamental, we need to start producing our own drugs locally using high-quality APIs to guarantee drug security, and we also need to eliminate or substantially reduce out-of- pocket payments for health care. These are the things the Federal Ministry of Health is doing now – fundamentally tackling the problem, and soon enough, it would yield results,’’ he said.
Speaking further, Dada noted that when patients were unable to afford their drugs,their condition does not get treated.

He said: “A healthy nation is a wealthy nation. Personally, however, I am not one for all this noise about the cost of drugs, it’s not the only thing whose prices have gone up. I think we should rather exert our efforts and energy at finding a long-term and enduring solution to it, and that’s what Ministers Pate and Alausa are doing now.

“We all need to support them, rather than use the problem as an albatross. It’s a surmountable problem and I am totally convinced that the approach they are taking on this will fundamentally change the game but like all programmes, it will take time.”


It’s heart-breaking

But Dr. Aisha Abubakar, a paediatrician lamented: “I see children suffering from preventable illnesses because their parents can’t afford medication. It’s heartbreaking.”

Also worried was Dr. Olufemi Ademola, a pharmacist and pharmacy owner. He said: “We’re caught between our oath to help and the reality that many patients can’t afford basic drugs.”

He revealed that some customers are now buying smaller quantities of drugs as a way of conserving funds and even resorting to buying unregulated street drugs.

Kenechukwu Okoli, another pharmacist is worried about the impact on chronic illnesses, saying “diabetics, hypertensives, even cancer patients say they are forced to choose between medication and other basic needs.”


Seun Adegoke, a healthcare economist, emphasized the need for long-term solutions.

“Investing in local drug production and promoting generic alternatives can bring down costs in the long run,’’ Adegoke said.
On her part, Faith Solomon, a mental health advocate said: “Mental illness is often misunderstood and stigmatised in Nigeria. Even when people seek help, access to affordable medication remains a major barrier. This leaves many trapped in a cycle of suffering.”

Expressing concern for the well-being of Nigerians, health watchers are calling for urgent action to address the issue of high drug prices, even as they urge the government to prioritise healthcare accessibility, intervene in implementing price controls, support local drug production, and strengthen public healthcare infrastructure.

Among solutions proposed include improving access to affordable health insurance, encouraging the use of safe and effective generic drugs to reduce costs, educating communities about the issue and advocating policy changes.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/wrong-time-to-fall-sick-in-nigeria-as-cost-of-medicines-skyrockets/

We never see anything, until then we will go back to our normal herbal remedies and medicines, 😂