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Jubilation, As College Of Health Matriculates New Students
It was jubilation and entertainment extraganza at the Centenary College of Health Science and Technology, Emohua, Rivers State on Friday, April 5th 2019 at the college campus, as the management of the institution matriculated the second batch of students for the 2018/2019 academic session.
The Chairman and Founder of the college, Sir Napoleon I. Ewule who spoke in an interview with The Tide noted that the event was not only memorable, but also very impressive as the ceremony attracted a large crowd of students and their guests as well as notable members of the academic and cultural display.
He disclosed that within the short period of existence, the college had recorded laudable achievements in academics and students’ intake, which he attributed to strict academic policies of the college and commitment of the highly qualified and experienced lecturers drawn from various health institutions across the country.
Sir Ewule intimated that the Centenary College of Health Sciences and Technology was the first of its kind in the South-South region of Nigeria to be approved and registered as a private owned institution by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the College is affiliated to the Abia State College of Health Science and Management Technology Aba.
The founder explained that the college matriculated its first batch of students in 2017, since then, the college had been growing from strength to strength.
According to him, the college offers several primary health related courses aimed at complementing the efforts of government towards improved health care delivery in the state.
He said, “as a private owned college, the management is not in competition with government, rather we complement the government by training highly qualified health personnel to help sanitize the system and make healthcare delivery available and accessible to the public.
We also assist the government in reducing unemployment as the college had provided employment opportunities to both academic and non academic staff”.
The students were guaranteed opportunity to participate in the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as their counterparts who graduated from other recognized tertiary institutions in the country.
Also speaking the Director, School of Community Health of the Institution, Chief Lloyd Dan-Elebiga, stressed that students of the college were well groomed in character and learning, “Disicpline and learning are our watch words here in the college and our lecturers are among the best in the health profession in Nigeria”, he stated.
Highlights of the ceremony included group photographs, match pass by members of Man O War, cultural displays and other side attractions as well as wining, dining and dancing.
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”