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Legendary actor and broadcaster Sadiq Daba, who since 2017 had been fighting a losing with prostate cancer and leukaemia, eventually succumbed to death by these ailments on Wednesday, March 3. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes
This was how it used to be like back then: Nigerian Television Authorityâs estimated 30 million viewers would hear Bongos Ikwueâs sonorous voice and know that it was time for Cockcrow at Dawn. That voice, which was accompanied by the strum of his guitar, had the effect of a pheromone on families across Nigeria, keeping them glued to their television sets.
Cockcrow at Dawn â which shared the same title as its music â used to feature many colourful characters, among whom was Bitrus. And the character Bitrus â played by Abubakar Sadiq Daba who died on Wednesday, March 3 â had remained evergreen in the television audienceâs memory.
COVID-19: Poor life insurance for departed health workers worsens grief of bereaved families
Afeez Hanafi
Dr Eseoghene Ajuetse had his mission in life well planned. He wanted to save lives and lead a happy home. For years, he strove to strike a balance between the two despite the weight of responsibility being a medical doctor placed on him.
With the outbreak of the coronavirus in Nigeria late February 2020, Ajuetse’s tasks became more extremely demanding, especially as the Chief Medical Officer at Abraka General Hospital, Delta State. Every now and then, he took all the necessary cautions on the job to minimise exposure to the deadly virus. He wouldn’t let down his guard to avoid putting his family and those around him at risk.
After attempts to stop the blood failed, the mother of four was transferred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), where she was diagnosed of colorectal cancer.
Christina Chin (MPH), in a review on Medical News Today, described colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, colon cancer or rectal cancer, as any cancer that affects the colon and the rectum.
It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women and the third for men. However, due to advancement in screening techniques and improvements in treatments, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been declining.
Colorectal cancer may be benign, non-cancerous or malignant. A malignant cancer can spread to other parts of the body and damage them.
Man Who Starved, Chained 13-Year-Old Nephew Arrested By Police, Victim Dying From Bone Infection
SaharaReporters gathered that Afeez had been entrusted in Lukman s care since the minor s parents died when he was just a little boy.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Mar 04, 2021
A man identified as Lukman Oyewole has been arrested by the officers of the Alagolo police station for assaulting his 13-year-old nephew, Afeez Oyewole, who developed complications as a result of severe beatings.
SaharaReporters gathered that Afeez had been entrusted in Lukman s care since the minor s parents died when he was just a little boy.
According to an eyewitness account, Lukman chains the little boy whenever he wants to flog him and on several occasions, Afeez goes to bed hungry.