Dr. Biodun Ogungbo, Author at The News Chronicle

WHAT DO YOU THINK, DOCTOR?

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jul 28, 2020

We have watched with dismay the viral video of Dr. Stella Immanuel, a doctor in the United States of America. The video has been shared all over the country and led to many people justifiably asking the question, ‘What do you think, doctor? The video was part of a news conference held in America. The […]

Managing Cervical myelopathy in Abuja: Buy one, get one free!

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jul 22, 2020

NORMAL MRI SCAN OF THE NECK The spinal cord travels from the brain through the bones in the neck. This is like the road from Abuja airport to the stadium where it then branches in so many directions. You know how beautiful the road is to drive on and you can now get to Garki […]

Oh God! What happened to Prof. Lovett Lawson?

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jul 15, 2020

This is the second worst day of my life. The first was just over the weekend. But, that is a story for another time! Professor Lovett Lawson was widely reported to have died on Monday 13th July, 2020. The question is how and why? Why would the eminent, kind, benevolent, charming and incredible Prof. Lovett […]

Here we are in Corona Ville

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jul 08, 2020

As at today, the world is learning to live with the Coronavirus. Coronavirus is here and everywhere. Almost all the countries in the world have been affected, some more than others. The United States of America and Brazil top the list in the number of infections and number of deaths. As at today, Johns Hopkins […]

Why Are Kogi Coronavirus Deaths Happening In Abuja?

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jun 29, 2020

In the news: Abdulateef Suleiman, Personal Assistant to the governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has been confirmed dead. In the news: Kogi State Chief Judge, Nasir Ajanah has reportedly died at the COVID-19 isolation centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja. The deaths in Abuja and not in Kogi State is a source of worry and should concern all Kogites. […]

Someone please tell them!

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jun 17, 2020

Okay, bear with me. This is the shortest article I have ever written. It makes a simple point! This morning, a convoy of military vehicles blew past the traffic lights aggressively as they bullied their way to the army headquarters. A military officer of whatever rank was apparently going to work, as usual for all […]

I can’t breathe

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jun 05, 2020

I woke up this morning and farted. Yes, I did. And it had a horrible smell. It smelled like shit. Holy Moses, I cried. What did I eat last night that’s decayed so bad within me? Well, what? I went into the kitchen and, even that smelled bad. There was a dustbin in the kitchen […]

Clean the road, clean Nigeria?

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Jun 01, 2020

What we need in Nigeria is an awakening Everyone simply needs to wake up from slumber We need to rub our eyes and shine it bright There is decay around us to see Then, we need to get a broom And go sweeping, mopping and drying too We need to clean house and sort out […]

The Deceit Of Doing Business In Nigeria

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo May 21, 2020

There are times like this that I wonder how we will ever get back to an honest society. Two stories told below highlight just how low our dear society has sunken. The first story I was at Dunes Shopping centre in Abuja where I saw the staff well represented in Covid-19 preventive face shields. I […]

If I Die Tomorrow: No Regrets

Dr. Biodun Ogungbo May 04, 2020

The highlight of the last week in April was being publicly recognised for praise by the eminent lawyer, Joseph Bodunrin Daudu, SAN. Unlike Donald Trump, who uses Twitter, he used his Facebook page to announce the 25th Anniversary of his swearing-in (24th of April 1995). He also found space and a few words to thank […]