By Ore Taiwo Makinde My sleep was disrupted. I had quite a challenging experience a few nights ago. It was an unpleasant experience because my sleep was disrupted. Growing up, my mum always alluded to the fact that she could not sleep if there was a single mosquito in the Read more…
I was driving along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, heading to work. Striving to meet up with resumption time while struggling to stay alert, I tried desperately to focus my attention on the stream of cars ahead. The usual Lagos traffic, I thought, then suddenly the road was free. In what seemed Read more…
By: Dr Ore Taiwo Makinde Over the past few weeks before the lock-down was eased; individuals, various organizations and companies shifted into a new mode. It was for a good reason though, in an era where physical distancing is trending as a new social norm. Schools started by engaging their Read more…
By Ore Taiwo Makinde I was pregnant, carrying my second baby, on a night call several years ago when the unexpected happened! I cannot recollect exactly how long it took me to get over the events of that night, but I remember it clearly as yesterday. I was the lone Read more…
The doorless room with no windows! What comes to mind when you hear phrases like ‘Stuck and helpless’ or ‘anxious and depressed’? Imagine being in one or both situations yet clueless on how to help yourself? And when you tried, it felt like being in a room built without doors Read more…
By: Dr. Ore Taiwo Makinde Healthy nutrition is key to developing a great immunity. Several pointers to what we eat and drink have been raised during this pandemic. There is a bit of confusion on what to go for in fortifying our bodies against the raging effects of the COVID-19 Read more…
There were waves of joyous felicitation at the beginning of this week on the occasion of this year’s Mothers day. Splashed across social media were photos and videos tinted with goodwill messages, prayers and best wishes for mothers, not to count phone calls from loved ones near and afar. The Read more…
“The hills are alive with the sound of music…”. How many of us remember singing these fond lyrics, particularly as children? Each music era brought with it a distinct style; from the Renaissance music era to the Baroque, Classical and Western music eras. From reggae to pop, from country music Read more…