Myth: There is a typical profile for a person who may attempt suicide—all people who kill themselves are obviously depressed. Fact: Many suicidal people appear to be happier…
When Four Go In But Three Come Out
What does it mean when four people enter a room but only three make it out? Yes, yes, you are right: a murder just occurred. Sarah blinks like…
This Is How To Live For Them
“When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are closed and the devils are chained.” That was what the…
OAU Medics 2001 Set: The Odyssey III
Throughout our stay in school, we heard about communal clashes between Ife and Modakeke communities. However, it was often short lived and did not affect us much. But…
OAU Medics 2001 Set: The Odyssey II
Waiting was a game that we learnt early in medical school, and wait we did. For even though we finished our second MB in May/June 1997, we did…
What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours- A Book Review
If you have ever watched an episode of Black mirror- except San Junípero whose normalcy after the rest is only strange- you will understand what I mean when…
OAU Medics 2001 Set: The Odyssey
Obafemi Awolowo University, Great Ife, indeed Africa’s most beautiful campus. Conscious. Vigilant. Progressive. This is the story of a group of young idealists who came in with dreams…
LiTTle ReD, Be CAreFul WHat YOu WiSh FOr
Desi wakes up with a start as her head hits something overhead with a loud thud and she falls back to the floor. She looks around wildly, thrashing…
Meet Misturah Kareem of the Magna Medicos Class
Dear reader, it is that time of the month again and we have brought you not only an interesting but also a relatable personality. Don’t we all smack…
On Conversations With Parents: What Do Yours Look Like?
You: I love you. Your Daddy: Noted. If you have been on Twitter, you must have seen at least a hundred accounts quote this tweet: The responses are…