₦airaland Forum

BravoDe:
I woke up at about 6am, said my prayers and exited the room only to find a flock of birds flying past the roof.
Amazingly, the hens and cocks were stretching their feathers and feeling awesome neither minding nor even noticing the height of their counterparts.

I logged on to facebook to see if she replied the chats I sent her last night but no, she didn’t. It’s obvious she is sad.

It’s her third year of applying for Medicine and Surgery and this time, she was offered provisional admission to study Food Science and Technology.

I could guess, she felt her dreams have been shattered again.
I care for her a lot but I just couldn’t find a means to pacify her so I kept my cool.

I’ve had the privilege of meeting prospective undergraduates on various occasions and their clamour for Medicine and Surgery is alarming. Sometimes it’s very difficult to ascertain what fuels their desire.

Why do you want to Study Medicine? Most of them don’t seem to have any answer.

They either grew up in an Igbo family where the parents so much believe that the way out of poverty and lack is for their ward to become a medical doctor or while in secondary school, they belonged to a class where 90% of the brilliant ones kept singing Medicine and because they didn’t want to feel less than equal, they joined the bandwagon.

Every year, thousands of students apply for Medicine, yet, very few get admitted.

11,130 candidates applied for Medicine and Surgery in UNN alone and not more than 200 will be admitted.
It’s is already clear that more than 10,000 will be denied admission.

Same with other 24 FULLY accredited Medical schools in Nigeria.
Only about 1.6% of people who apply for Medicine in Nigeria get admitted yearly.
And only 56% of the admitted students end up becoming doctors.

If you successfully scale through the 6years spent in school, getting a placement for housemanship within the stipulated 2years becomes another bridge to cross. If you eventually end up not getting a place, you will have to re-sit your final exams this time conducted by the Medical body not your school and you will have to pay plus the high failure rate involved.

Looking at the stress in the journey to becoming a doctor, one should be able to vow that these guys should be the most successful set of people in the society but unfortunately, the reality is different.

Failure in Marriage:

Whatever business, ministry or profession that takes a toll on your family life has made you a failure and that is the predicament of most Doctors. I read an article where an American Medical Body reacted to a medical divorce research by saying only 23% of Doctors have a failed marriage as against the 27% earlier proven, what difference does it make?
I don’t have a problem with the statistics because in Nigeria, you will rarely find any divorce case but I’ve been to Doctors’ houses and to be sincere, their wives suffer lack of attention and so do their kids. But the Nigerian culture has taught ladies to tolerate till Jesus comes. In the book ‘for men only’, 80% of the women interviewed said they would rather suffer financial insufficiency in their homes than lack of attention from their spouse.
He goes to work even on Sundays, he never thinks of taking his family on a vacation, he comes home by 9pm and is so exhausted to chat with his wife and as he lays to sleep, two hours later, the nurse is on the phone ‘Doctor there is an emergency’ and he rushes out by 11pm and that is the profession that thousands of deceived Nigerian students wants.

Financially:

Doctors are not poor but very few of them are rich. 300k per month, you have a wife and children, you have house rent to settle and have other family members who has a perception that you are rich so they make demands on you. I’ve never seen a Doctor riding a Range Rover, you only see them on Toyota Camry, Corolla, Honda and other 1-2million naira cars.

Business:

If they invest in other businesses, maybe things will be better. I was with a Doctor in the Medical Centre here and he began lamenting that even if he wants to do anything like business, he won’t have time for it and people will end up taking advantage of him. More so, if at the workplace, they realize that you have investments, you will be denied certain financial privileges.

I am not despising the medical profession, as I can’t deny the fact that the society can’t survive without them. I am only worried that an individual spends 7years re-sitting Jamb simply because he wants to study Medicine.

Come to a gathering and introduce yourself as a medical doctor, nobody will bow to you; outside the school setting what speaks is your success in life not your A in Pathology.

How many less privileged kids have you given a reason to smile by sending them to school? How many homes have your existence deleted poverty from their lineage? Therein lays fulfillment.

We need doctors; don’t get me wrong but our quest for the medical profession is not worth it. It has crippled rich minds, buried companies that would have been providing 10,000 jobs today and hidden business potentials and leadership models in the chocking atmosphere of the hospital.
So guys, don’t feel bad if you not admitted to study Medicine, settle for anything. It’s your imagination in life that counts not your IQ.
Make the best out your life wherever you find yourself.

Back to the topic does medicine and surgery worth the admission stress?

Share ur view about that.

Mine: Nigeria students lack orientation.

YEssssss, think of the future

ikeyman00:
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akelicious:
The FCT High Court, Apo on Wednesday fixed Oct. 3, for the arraignment of Deziani Alison-Madueke, former Minister of Petroleum on five counts bordering on conspiracy and illegal act of accepting and giving gratifications.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission leave to arraign Alison-Madueke, former Chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Company, Olajide Omokore, on five counts on Feb. 25.

The date was fixed following the absence of Justice Valentine Ashi, trial judge who was on another official engagement.

Mr Faruk Abdullahi, Counsel to the EFCC had told the court on Feb. 25, that the arraignment would not hold as Alison-Madueke and her co-accused were not in court.

Abdullahi explained that the EFCC had forwarded a request to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) for onward commencement of Alison-Madueke’s repatriation process from the United Kingdom.

He said the absence of the second defendant, (Omokore) was linked to the commission’s inability to serve him with the court’s processes.

The prosecutor, therefore, prayed the court for further adjournment to enable the team tidy up its house.

Mr Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN, Counsel to Omokore said his client was prepared to stand trial but that the right process to commence the trial must be adhered to.

Alison-Madueke and Omokore, are billed to be arraigned on five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal acts of accepting and giving bribe.

EFCC averred that the accused persons had conspired at different levels to commit the fraud.

The anti-graft body further alleged that the ex-minister accepted gift of properties described as penthouse 22, Block B, Admiralty Estate, Ikoyi, and penthouse 21, building 5, block C, Banana Island, Lagos.

The EFCC said the alleged offence, contravened the provisions of Sections 26(1) and 17 of the EFCC Act, 2000.

NAN reports that on Dec. 5, 2018, Justice Ashi ordered the police, EFCC, Department of State Services (DSS), and others to produce Diezani in court within 72 hours.

Ashi gave the order, following an ex parte motion made before the court by the counsel to the anti-graft agency.

NAN reports that the suspects, are aso to be arraigned for allegedly accepting and giving gifts of properties described as penthouse 22, Block B, Admiralty Estate, Ikoyi, and penthouse 21, building 5, block C, Banana Island, Lagos.

The EFCC revealed that the alleged offence contravened the provisions of sections 26(1) and 17 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

NAN reports that on Nov. 11,2018, the EFCC confirmed that the process to repatriate the former Minister of Petroleum, Alison-Madueke, from the United Kingdom has begun.

https://www.akelicious.net/2019/05/alison-madueke-to-be-arraign-oct3.html

Unu nor dey tire??

jceesquare:
There are 2 things I look out for in a car when considering fuel consumption (let's assume everything is factory standard like your Yaris).

1. The total weight of the car.

2. The engine capacity:
a) The maximum toque the car has and at what RPM. It would ensure the car does not need to rev real high to get going of the line (great for city driving).
b) The maximum horse power. Perfect for high way driving and downshift or overtaking.

In a short statement, I will say a car with at least 2ltr Engine.That will do me,

Mayor555:
You haven't seen things... Hmmmmmm.
Some people will go as far as changing the Driver's seat, change 'sun shade'

My guy the heart of car dealers in 9ja is dark, I saw so many RX300 and 350s converted and sold as normal LHD. And you won't know unless you got Eagle eyes.

RZArecta2:
i don’t know but OEM Toyota parts are not cheap, don’t let anybody deceive you. He can contact Gazzuzz or Radautoworks for an estimate though

Bross what OEM part does he need to convert?
U need to understand what needs to be bought when a conversion is to take place

jceesquare:
Now I get your point.

It's just like having 5 adults in a Kia Picanto and driving in a hilly terrain.

Too bad.

Gbamm,
, That day I came to the realisation that you can't win, all these small Engines has side effect!

Inception:
update?

Soon.bnne very busy with some other stuff, but very soon.I always like to be there when its being done!

jceesquare:
I think your car has issues then �

Nop its was brand new no issues, 1k miles on the clock. the fact is, cos of its small Engine, it cant pull weight. So it was overload as per its capacity, its meant for just mayB two people and if you live in hilly regions sorry is ur name!

RZArecta2:
at the end of the day, wouldn’t it have been better to buy LHD straight away ? I dare say there’s no model of Corolla car that’s not available in Nigeria for sale or can’t be shipped from abroad. Someone mentioned ericko2k2 but the person and his Range Rover but the person didn’t mention that the guy has a sentimental attachment to that particular Autobiography, he didn’t also mention the painstaking stress he went through to get all the parts needed nor the wahala in Nigeria. Ericko has that money to spend, it’s a luxury car for his personal enjoyment and he didn’t care about the financial consequences but our brother here is jumping into a pit when there are better options for him. It can be done but it’s not worth it at the end of the day

Bro, in all honesty, i think that car is cheap to convert, it will probably cost 250k parts and labour if not less.If he is buying to sell then that's very silly, but if for private use then by all means. A BMW 06 model that's the E90 was done for 400K parts and labour, this car cost 1800 pounds in the Uk.ML up to 06 are done for 300K even rX300 etc, so my guy if its something you want to use why not.But if it is for sale REMOVE HAND unless that person wants to be dubious.

lekbel09:
what car were u able to convert and where was the conversion done

Bro seriously, there is nothing wrong in conversion,Toyota sef nah easy one

RZArecta2:
there are those who can do a great job but financially at the end of the day is it worth it ? Especially when you consider how much you’ll spend buying a LHD at once.

its cheap at that age in the UK.80% of the 206 you see in Lagos come from the UK

RZArecta2:
its not a problem at all, if he buys it there he should make sure he does the conversion there. It’s not just about changing dashboard, there are lots of intricacies involved and at the end of the day it would be penny wise, pound foolîsh. He can easily go into mainland Europe and get the car, ship it down if he really wants to buy it himself

Restrictions like please name two

emmanuelpopson:
I served in ndokwa east lga and all what was written here were the basic truth...i can't say much... he touched everything so what I can say is that the angst should be directed to the community leaders of these places...

This is true, but do you think the so-called community leaders care?I reckon the coy should just go ahead and do the basic, F the leaders,

Yyeske:
Go ask people in those oil producing areas what is called "deve", development levy.
The locals would want deve before the oil companies do any of the things you listed above.

Go and check well frm my post, Im from the core Niger Delta.I know what Deve is, I'm only saying if the coys mean to do what is in their compact they can.deve or no deve

jceesquare:
Yaris is a good car with relatively small engine and light weigh body, so fuel consumption is great.

It's a Toyota, so expect the parts to be everywhere.

As for the year, your budget would decide that.

I have driven one of these for two weeks as curtsey car, trust me if you carry four people inside the fuel economy is crap, it will drink petrol more than a V6 engine

fulfilled2016:
Hello Fam,

What can be the reason a 04 honda accord (EOD) have a very bad fuel economy, the car literally sucks fuel.
I took it to a mechanic who specializes in Honda cars over here, he told me I should replace the injectors, but I don't believe that's the cause. So I told him to clean the Injector, which he did, and there was no improvement whatsoever. That further convinces me that it isn't the injector, coz if it was, there should have been a slight improvement when the injector was cleaned.

Meanwhile, he checked the air filter, he checked the 02 sensor and says they are okay.

I believe if ur Injectors where dirty it will restrict fuel rather than let too much fuel fru lol
what is your Engine capacity? ie how many cylinder/ plugs??

skelvin98:
It’s a v4

Nothing like V4 bro rather I4 straight 4.

double3:
Lexus is a luxury ride, no expenses is spared when it comes to fuel economy, don't know much about the other cars u listed, but when it comes to lexus, forget fuel economy.

even if its a 2-litre Engine

TuborTee143:
More protest... They have vowed not to leave until something is done. Possibly to shutdown the flow station

This will not help, why are the so-called youths not present?
your guess is as good as mine.

qualityGod:
Until we place death penalty for fraud or life imprisonment for financial crimes Nigeria will never be better

This is true but me n you know this would not happen, we have to develop our infrastructure so that fraud is easily exposed.

garfield1:
That is why i opened a thread calling for derivation to be given directly to the locals

In reality, the companies have a corporate responsibility, youths or not, These can be achieved fru loads of ways.but they hide under youths and conflicts to escape this. Trust me, nobody can stop them from building health centres, schools and portable source of water and good roads.

Yyeske:
Delta state enjoys 13% derivation, monthly allocation which is one of the highest with a huge yearly budget. What is the government doing with all money, they can't even develop the state and this people here instead of marching to government house in Asaba to protest, they are busy disturbing this company.
This is our problem in this country, greed and always fighting the wrong person

research well you will see what they are doing with it. During my time in Uni, I did not pay school fees for two years during the Ibori governorship, we were getting good money as busery .Uni games people who came 1st of Delta had like 500k gift, my guy frm ondo got 30k, some change states sef that year!

nengibo:
You obviously don't realise that these oil companies love division with host communities, they make payments to a few instead of embarking of development of hostcomms

They dont, they sit on the outside and just type from their anus

Skyfornia:
What is her crime again?...this cannot happen in Nigeria.
Almost every hospital in Nigeria conduct morning devotion at least once every week...praying, praising, dancing and singing to God.

You are still living in the dark age, The Bible does not permit you to impose your faith on others. There is more than one religion in the world and everyone should respect that.The Nurse should know better as it's in the ethics book

StevDesmond:
It's about one of your threads few years ago on cnc. Can we chat privately?

Sorry bro, I do nt do private chat on NL, if you have anything to ask re CnC, please go to the thread and ask for the benefit of others as well

StevDesmond:
Yes sir. Want to inquire about something from you

Ok whats that??

StevDesmond:
If being useless and always topping you at the same time, let the uselessness continue

sup U mailed me

Babalegba:
The criminals cohorts might bribe a judge and reclaim it in future.The judiciary is sick

ahaha 9ja shaaa

CityNGR:
boss me and the masquerade get issues

Noted; message received!

CityNGR:
laff or not chat me up

Baba wetin happen to the Masquerade?