The widespread idea about dodging death is deeply rooted in society. We often think that by certain actions, we can extend our lives endlessly. But, think about it;…
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Love Is Not Enough
Introduction Love is not enough… According to the Oxford Dictionary (2024), marriage is the legal or former union of two people recognised as partners in a romantic relationship.…
Let the poor breathe.
Two days ago, I went out to get a pack of noodles. I had a budget of #6000, which was decent because I bought it a month ago…
Nigeria’s Heat Wave: Who was prepared for this?
Never did I think I’d regret parting with my sleeveless tops as a final year student who was trying to get into her ‘corporate girlie’ era but this…
Get married, they say, but marriage isn’t for everyone – Part 2
“Get married,” they say. But is it for everyone? What if your apathy towards marriage is borne out of reasons you will regret later? d_blaze “Your biological clock…
Mental Health: Medical Students Deserve Accessible Therapy Sessions
Before the mental health talk, let’s know a bit about me. I just scaled through one of the most demanding classes at OAU Medicine and Surgery— Part 4.…
Valentine’s Day: Love, Wallets, and Real Talk
Valentine’s Day is just another day in the grand scheme of things. Just 24 hours – no more, no less, just a commercial circus of emotions.
Empathy: A Fine Curse
Sometimes, I wonder why we need to feel the pain of others when our hands aren’t even enough to bear ours. Why do we submerge ourselves in the…
CBN, FAAN Saga; Family Drama Yet Again!
The family is threatening to break, again. The children, 36 of them, are back to quarreling. But this time, they have clustered into regional camps, singing discordant tunes…
The Illusion of Balance: Struggles of A Young Mind
There is no such thing as balance. What is Balance? Balance is an intriguing concept. It was painted by someone who did not consider the ripples it sends…