Only in theaters this August!
Title: Weapons. When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Starring: Julia Garner, Josh Brobin

"Growing up in Barbados, I always felt connected to something greater something beyond the island. One day, my mum shared a part of our story that stayed with me. She told me, “Your roots trace back to Igbo Africa.”

It wasn’t just history it was identity. The Igbo people are known for their resilience, creativity, and strong sense of community. Learning that gave me a deeper understanding of myself of my strength, my voice, and even my passion for expression through music and culture.

It reminded me that where we come from shapes how we rise. And I carry that with me"

__Rihanna

*Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Physicians of Natural Medicine*

*Key Advantages of CPD for NCPNM Registered Professional Members*

1. *Upholding Professional Standards*

CPD ensures that Practitioners stay current with the *Latest Global and Indigenous Knowledge* in Natural Medicine. It supports the Council’s goal of promoting *Safe, Effective, and Ethical Practices* in line with Nigerian and international expectations.

2. *Regulatory Compliance and License Renewal*

* CPD participation is a key requirement for *License Renewal*, Certification Upgrades, and Professional revalidation by the *NCPNM* .
* It affirms adherence to Council guidelines, health regulations, and National laws governing Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

3. *Enhanced Clinical and Diagnostic Skills*

* Builds competencies in *African Traditional Medicine*, Herbal Therapies, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and other Holistic Modalities.
* Improves *Clinical Reasoning, Diagnosis, and Patient Management*, particularly in treating Endemic Health Challenges in Nigeria (e.g., Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension).

4. *Public Trust and Professional Image*

* CPD involvement demonstrates a Physician's *dedication to excellence*, increasing public confidence in the profession.
* Strengthens the Council’s vision of building a cadre of *Credible and Competent Natural Medicine Professionals* across the Country and the World at large.

5. *Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems*

* Encourages Documentation, Research, and Modernization of Our *rich ethnomedicinal heritage*.
* Facilitates the integration of indigenous Natural Medicine into Primary Healthcare Systems.

6. *Networking and Interprofessional Collaboration*

* CPD events foster *Interdisciplinary Connections* among Natural Medicine Practitioners, Nutraceutical Scientists, Researchers, and Biomedical professionals.
* Expands referral Networks and promotes unified advocacy for recognition and inclusion in National Health Policy.

7. *Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

* Encourages exploration of *Natural Health Product Development*, Wellness centers, and Preventive Medicine Models.
* Offers insights into Business Development, Medical Ethics, Branding, and Digital Health.

*Core Values Reinforced by CPD under NCPNM*

1. *Integrity*: *CPD* instills Ethical Awareness and Promotes transparent, responsible healthcare delivery.

2. *Excellence*: Encourages Mastery in Natural Medicine Techniques and evidence-informed practice.

3. *Service to Humanity*: Reinforces the role of Natural Medicine in promoting Community Health and Disease Prevention.

4. *Cultural Respect*: Strengthens Practitioners’ understanding of the value of Nigeria’s Traditional Healing Systems.

5. *Leadership*: Prepares Physicians to take on Advocacy, Education, and Leadership roles in Healthcare Reform.

By promoting active engagement in CPD, the *Nigerian Council of Physicians of Natural Medicine* strengthens its mission to:

* *Protect Public health*
* *Elevate The Status* of Natural Medicine in Nigeria
* *Support Lifelong Learning* among practitioners
* *Promote Scientific Research* and Integration of traditional knowledge

*Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Physicians of Natural Medicine*

*Key Advantages of CPD for NCPNM Registered Professional Members*

1. *Upholding Professional Standards*

CPD ensures that Practitioners stay current with the *Latest Global and Indigenous Knowledge* in Natural Medicine. It supports the Council’s goal of promoting *Safe, Effective, and Ethical Practices* in line with Nigerian and international expectations.

2. *Regulatory Compliance and License Renewal*

* CPD participation is a key requirement for *License Renewal*, Certification Upgrades, and Professional revalidation by the *NCPNM* .
* It affirms adherence to Council guidelines, health regulations, and National laws governing Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

3. *Enhanced Clinical and Diagnostic Skills*

* Builds competencies in *African Traditional Medicine*, Herbal Therapies, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and other Holistic Modalities.
* Improves *Clinical Reasoning, Diagnosis, and Patient Management*, particularly in treating Endemic Health Challenges in Nigeria (e.g., Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension).

4. *Public Trust and Professional Image*

* CPD involvement demonstrates a Physician's *dedication to excellence*, increasing public confidence in the profession.
* Strengthens the Council’s vision of building a cadre of *Credible and Competent Natural Medicine Professionals* across the Country and the World at large.

5. *Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems*

* Encourages Documentation, Research, and Modernization of Our *rich ethnomedicinal heritage*.
* Facilitates the integration of indigenous Natural Medicine into Primary Healthcare Systems.

6. *Networking and Interprofessional Collaboration*

* CPD events foster *Interdisciplinary Connections* among Natural Medicine Practitioners, Nutraceutical Scientists, Researchers, and Biomedical professionals.
* Expands referral Networks and promotes unified advocacy for recognition and inclusion in National Health Policy.

7. *Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

* Encourages exploration of *Natural Health Product Development*, Wellness centers, and Preventive Medicine Models.
* Offers insights into Business Development, Medical Ethics, Branding, and Digital Health.

*Core Values Reinforced by CPD under NCPNM*

1. *Integrity*: *CPD* instills Ethical Awareness and Promotes transparent, responsible healthcare delivery.

2. *Excellence*: Encourages Mastery in Natural Medicine Techniques and evidence-informed practice.

3. *Service to Humanity*: Reinforces the role of Natural Medicine in promoting Community Health and Disease Prevention.

4. *Cultural Respect*: Strengthens Practitioners’ understanding of the value of Nigeria’s Traditional Healing Systems.

5. *Leadership*: Prepares Physicians to take on Advocacy, Education, and Leadership roles in Healthcare Reform.

By promoting active engagement in CPD, the *Nigerian Council of Physicians of Natural Medicine* strengthens its mission to:

* *Protect Public health*
* *Elevate The Status* of Natural Medicine in Nigeria
* *Support Lifelong Learning* among practitioners
* *Promote Scientific Research* and Integration of traditional knowledge

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HEALTH TALK FOR TODAY - (Please Read &Share)
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS):

What is PCOS?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. It's characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess androgen levels, and polycystic ovaries.

Symptoms:

1. Irregular periods or amenorrhea (no periods)
2. Weight gain and obesity
3. Acne and skin issues
4. Excess hair growth on face, chest, and back
5. Male pattern baldness
6. Fertility issues

Causes and Risk Factors:

1. Hormonal imbalance
2. Genetics
3. Insulin resistance

Management and Treatment:

1. Hormonal birth control to regulate periods
2. Anti-androgen medications for acne and hair growth
3. Fertility medications for women trying to conceive
4. Lifestyle changes: healthy diet, regular exercise, weight management

Importance of Early Diagnosis:

Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce risk of long-term complications like diabetes and heart disease.

Here are some additional points about PCOS:

Complications:

1. Infertility: PCOS is a leading cause of infertility in women.
2. Metabolic Syndrome: Increased risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
3. Mental Health: Women with PCOS are at higher risk of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Lifestyle Changes:

1. Diet: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods, and avoid sugary and high-carbohydrate foods.
2. Exercise: Regular physical activity can help manage weight, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce symptoms.
3. Stress Management: Yoga, meditation, and deep breathing can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Support:

1. Support Groups: Joining a support group can connect you with others who understand what you're going through.
2. Online Resources: There are many online resources and forums dedicated to PCOS, where you can find information, support, and community.

Remember to:

1. Get Regular Check-Ups: Regular health check-ups can help monitor your symptoms and adjust treatment plans as needed.
2. Stay Informed: Educate yourself about PCOS, its symptoms, and treatment options.

If you're experiencing symptoms or have concerns about PCOS, don't hesitate to reach out to a healthcare provider. Let's break the stigma surrounding PCOS and prioritize our health!

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In 2017, a conspiracy theory that Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had died in a London hospital and was replaced with a body double called ‘Jubril’ from Sudan surfaced in popular discourse. This occurred after Buhari had spent three months undergoing medical treatment in London for an undisclosed illness. The President’s location outside of Nigeria, in the country that was its former colonizer, gave shape to different versions of the conspiracy theory, with suggestions that British Nigerian political elites were behind the replacement of the President and were hiding his alleged death.
Anxieties around the President were initially provoked by a tweet on 19 May 2017, in which Eric Joyce, a British politician, tweeted that the President was dead. President Buhari had last been seen in public two weeks earlier. Eric Joyce’s tweet triggered Nigerians who were looking to escape a repeat of the power vacuum that had been experienced in the country after the death of a previous sitting president, Umaru Yar’Adua, who died in similar and somewhat mysterious circumstances in 2010.
Narratives that the president was a clone emerged in public discourse following President Buhari's public reappearance and return to Nigeria from the UK in August 2017. The first identified online appearance of the clone conspiracy theory was a YouTube video created by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a secessionist group in southeastern Nigeria, in September 2017. The group had been seizing opportunities during election windows to insert itself into broader political debates by whipping up regional sentiments of marginalization and political apathy. It had used a range of mainstream and social media channels to call the attention of the international community to its agitations and the illegal detention/trial of its leader. The body double conspiracy theory was picked up in the Nigerian media and widely spread through different forms of popular communication in Nigeria, resulting in Buhari publicly acknowledging and confronting the conspiracy theory. On 2 December 2018, Buhari insisted during an event in Poland, ‘It’s [the] real me, I assure you.’ The IPOB leader responded, tweeting:
If Buhari is not dead and replaced by Jubril from Sudan, why won't the Nigerian government sue Eric Joyce, a former British lawmaker, for peddling lies? They can’t because they know I am speaking the truth. @AsoRock @ericjoyce @NGRPresident @UKParliament @NGRSenate @WhiteHouse t.co/qqrKHPmtNy
In this article, this conspiracy theory that President Buhari was a clone is addressed as an opportunity to question the superficial confidence with which conspiracy theories have been dismissed as aberrations and negative externalities of digital ecosystems and their supporters as threats to an ostensibly deliberative public sphere. While not pitched in defense of conspiracy theories, it seeks to examine them without the comfortable protection of post-enlightenment normativity and to remind us how injunctions to ‘speak civilly’ or ‘think rationally’ tend to reproduce tropes from a colonial past, dismissing or erasing other forms of knowledge/reasoning used to make sense of the world to speak to power.

The arguments and analyses we advance here are closely related to those we presented in a previous article (Gagliardone et al.,
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2021), where we empirically illustrated how this explorative, rather than normative, approach allows us to grasp how individuals do not simply fall for, embrace, or support a conspiracy theory but can ‘do’ specific and distinct things with/through them. In that article, we comparatively analyzed how conspiracy theories circulating at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic were seized by some Nigerian users and politicians as opportunities to criticize the ruling party, while in South Africa the same conspiracy theories became a vehicle to voice deep-rooted resentment towards the West and corporate interests.

The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Niger State Chapter, under the leadership of Amb. Abdullahi Muhammad Ishaq, urgently calls upon His Excellency, Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, to take immediate action regarding the escalating banditry attacks that have been wreaking havoc in the Rijau, Magama, Mariga, and Kontagora Local Government Areas of Niger State. The persistent violence and insecurity in these regions have created a climate of fear and unease among residents, making it imperative for the state government to step in decisively.

These attacks have not only led to loss of lives and properties but have also disrupted the daily lives of countless families, hampering agricultural activities and overall economic stability in the affected areas. The youth council emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced security measures and strategic interventions to restore peace and security in these localities. It is crucial for the government to engage with local leaders, security agencies, and community members to develop comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of banditry and foster a safer environment for all citizens.

Moreover, the council appeals to the state government to consider providing compensation to the families of vigilantes who have lost their lives while bravely defending their communities against these threats. These vigilantes play a vital role in combating insecurity, often placing their lives on the line to protect others. Acknowledging their sacrifices through compensation would not only honor their memory but also encourage continued community involvement in the fight against crime.

In conclusion, the call for immediate intervention and support for the families of fallen vigilantes is vital for rebuilding trust within the community and ensuring that residents feel safe and secure in their homes. The youth council urges the state government to act swiftly and decisively to address these pressing challenges in Niger State.

Governor Dapo Abiodun Announces the Passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland


It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland. Oba Adetona joined his ancestors today, July 13, 2025 at the age of 91 leaving behind a remarkable legacy that has significantly shaped Ijebuland, Ogun State and Nigeria in general.

It is indeed double sadness that Oba Adetona joined his ancestors the same day that the former President, Muhammadu died in a London, the United Kingdom hospital.

Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona was a remarkable royal father, who ascended the throne in 1960, marking the beginning of a transformative era for Ijebuland. Throughout his reign, he was a beacon of unity, cultural preservation, and progressive development. His dedication to the welfare of his people was evident in his efforts to foster educational advancements, healthcare improvements, and economic growth within the state and Nigeria.

Under his guidance, Ijebuland witnessed remarkable strides in infrastructure and community development, establishing itself as a model of progress in Ogun State. His leadership not only enhanced the cultural heritage of Ijebuland with the Ojude Oba festival attaining international standards but also solidified its reputation as a thriving hub of commerce and tradition.

As we mourn his passing, let us celebrate the extraordinary life of Oba Adetona and honour his contributions to our country. His wisdom, kindness, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of his people will forever be etched in our hearts.

May his soul rest in peace, and may we continue to uphold the values he instilled in us during his illustrious reign.

Governor Dapo Abiodun
Ogun State

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