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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Bashir Bello K ATSINA— ABOUT 50 patients, including a three-month-old baby, Anamu Fatima, have benefited from free facial deformity (correction) surgeries carried out by a team of medical experts from Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation in Katsina State. Among the lucky patients was Fatima, who was taken to Katsina from Minna, Niger State, by her parents with a case of cleft— a congenital defect. Speaking with newsmen at the closing of the week-long exercise organised in collaboration with TY Danjuma Foundation, Founder of Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation, Dr. Seidu A. Bello, said so far his foundation had offered free surgeries to about 692 patients in six years across the country. Dr. Bello said the essence of the exercise was to serve as a platform to proffer a Nigerian solution to Nigerian problems of facial deformities by creating awareness and assisting the less-privileged. The Maxillofacial Surgeon called for the establishment of facial defor...

http://ift.tt/2qN9dNX Landmark University, Omu-Aran in Kwara State is partnering with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on the application of remote sensing towards the development of its agrarian vision. The College of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, Omu-Aran in Kwara State is partnering with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on the application of remote sensing towards the development of its agrarian vision. Over 1,000 students benefited from the sensitisation lecture organised by the school to commemorate the College’s 2017 Week, with the theme, ‘Remote Sensing Applications in Agriculture: Enhancing Productivity.’ The guest lecturer and agriculture expert from NASRDA, Dr. Kolawole Soyinka, stated that precision farming through remote sensing plays significant role in sustainable and productive agriculture. Describing remote sensing generally as the use of satellite or aircraft-based sensor technologies t...

http://ift.tt/2odZJhL Olisa Agbakoba The law firms of Falana & Falana, Olisa Agbakoba Legal and Templars have joined Pinheiro LP in the semifinals of the on-going BOA lawyers League holding at the AstroTurf 2000 Ikoyi, Lagos. The qualify for the semifinals, Falana & Falana defeated BA Law/Probitas 3-1 with Fashesin Tayo (two goals) and Adetodun Isola-Osobu accounting for the goals, while BA Law/Probitas’ lone goal was scored by Dipo Rufai. Goals by John Uttute and Owolabi Dare gave Olisa Agbakoba Legal a 2-1 victory over Udo Udoma & Belo Osagie, whose goal was scored by Awoniyi Deji.Templars got the last four ticket courtesy of its 1-0 defeat of Lagos Ministry of Justice and will now join Pinheiro LP and the other two in the semifinals, which kicks off by 3.00 p.m. tomorrow. In the fixtures released by AstroSoccer yesterday, Falana & Falana will battle with Templars in the first semifinal, while Olisa Agbakoba and Pinheiro LP will trade tackles shortly after. Ac...

http://ift.tt/2p64ESn Ronke Ademuluyi Lagos popular fashion buff, Ronke Ademuluyi, otherwise known as Rukkies, has recorded another success of her Fashion Week show, tagged, ‘The Model casting call for the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2017.’ This year edition would go down in history as one of the biggest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. As early as 8:00 am on Friday, April 27, hundreds of aspiring models had already gathered in groups with their agents. It was a massive turnout that provoked discussions among those present at the Women Society Skill Centre in Lekki, venue of the casting. Sola Olabisi, a fashion photographer, who attended the shows last year, said he was not surprised that the turnout of models jostling for Africa Fashion Week Nigeria platform is record breaking, as the organisers have a way of putting up remarkable shows while promoting Africa fashion to the rest of the world. The models want to identify with the growth and reputation of the brand. AFWN c...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Precious Okuchukwu, though a TV presenter, is living her passion playing gospel music. The native of Obollo in Udenu Local Council of Enugu State revealed that her love for music could be traced to her childhood days. “While growing up, I had passion for music. From the age of 12 when I joined the Catholic Charismatic Renewal until I came to Lagos after my secondary school in 2002 and joined the choir, I recorded three albums for my ministry then and in 2008, my first personal album Ekwela Ihere Meem. After that I recorded other four albums and four singles. I was called to work in the Lord’s vineyard at a very tender age, which led my focus on gospel music. “My latest album is titled Healing Worship because it is basically a medley of gospel songs that heals the body and soul of the listener. We are putting finishing touches for its release and awaiting the testimony that will come from listeners. I also dropped another gospel rock single titled Nara Ekele. Aga...

http://ift.tt/2p6gHzn Adeolu Adeoso Mr. Adeolu Adeoso is the Acting Principal of the Federal School of Occupational Therapy, Oshodi (FSOT). In this interview with TOBI AWODIPE, he talks about the important role therapists play, the alarmingly poor number of certified therapists in the country and how to make the course more attractive to combat this problem. How important is occupational therapy in the treatment of patients and in the medical field? Occupational therapy occupies a very unique position in the medical field, especially in the mental health team and the health sector in general because we are involved in the care of patients especially in the area of rehabilitation of patients; moreso those who have had or have chronic or severe issues. For this set of patients to be treated by other health workers and for them to be able to make use of their skills and be less dependent on the society in the future, occupational therapists have to come in to rehabilitate, to ensure...