Marcus IV

El Jefe de Jefes

[Marcus IV @Ikpeoma]

@_Kris_Aloy @HeamSpace Looking forward to it 😋

[Simeon Christopher @_Kris_Aloy]

A lot of MLS students find haematology daunting. But many times, when the concepts are broken down, they realize it isn’t as difficult as they thought.

That’s the idea behind @HeamSpace

I am creating a space where haematology & blood transfusion science concepts are simplified

['Fisayo Soyombo @fisayosoyombo]

Trekking in the desert like the Israelites. Waylaid by desert bandits. The Benue girl “brutally raped for 3 days” by traffickers.

The 3rd and final installation of @fijnigeria’s migrant investigation.

UNDERCOVER: Europe Through the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea (III) https://t.co/gbFaEsOwKU

[WelBeast @WelBeast]

Chelsea always fall apart after playing Arsenal. It’s true.

[‏ً @gr8mxn]

zero trophies before Messi. 🐐

[Dr Joe Abah, OON @DrJoeAbah]

Apart from DG NAFDAC's highly inappropriate laughter, it is instructive that the successes she mentioned were financial achievements, the agency's maturity level, and membership in select bodies.

Of course, these are important, but when assessing an agency’s performance, we must always return to the mandate. Even the NAFDAC name emphasises that the agency’s main purpose is food and drugs administration and control. That is what we must judge NAFDAC by, in addition to the functions set out for it by law in Section 5 of its establishment Act, none of which are financial, by the way.

So the real test of success should be: What is the prevalence level of fake and substandard medicines, food, drinks and cosmetics in Nigeria?

Dora Akunyili brought down the prevalence of fake drugs from 41% to 10%. I believe that Paul Orhii further brought it down to 8%.

Today, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria say that independent research shows that 50% of drugs in circulation are fake, falsified or substandard! NAFDAC disputes this and says it is only 15%, presumably based on its own sampling. But even if we were to go with NAFDAC’s figures, it is clear that we have regressed as a country.

The focus of an agency must always squarely be on its core mandate. Yes, financial performance, organisational maturity and membership of select groups are important but they pale into insignificance if the core mandate is not being delivered.

You can have a very well-run organisation with shiny financial and organisational statistics but that is not fulfilling its mandate. On the other hand, you could have an agency that is delivering its mandate and saving lives but is managed in a disorganised fashion. If the public were forced to choose only one out of the two agencies, the choice would be clear.

My honest opinion is that NAFDAC has been overwhelmed and needs help. NAFDAC should retain the setting of standards to ensure uniformity but the Constitution should be amended to enable state governments to enforce those standards jointly with NAFDAC.

Of course, it is only drugs and poisons that are on the Exclusive Legislative List. A state government can control food and drinks in its domain and the bigger killers now appear to be adulterated foods and drinks, even more than fake drugs. State governments should do more to protect the lives of their people.

I am Ezemmuo. I know things.

[Paddy @PaddyArsenal]

When you need a goal there is nobody better than Merino off the bench.

When you need to hold on to a lead there is nobody better than Merino off the bench.

[Dr Joe Abah, OON @DrJoeAbah]

I am Ezemmuo. I know things.

[Marcus IV @Ikpeoma]

@_Kris_Aloy Odogwu 🙌🏾

[OptaJoe @OptaJoe]

2 - Mikel Merino is the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score the winning goal in two different knockout stage matches as a substitute.

Dependable.

[Marcus IV @Ikpeoma]

How's that working out for you? 😂

[AB⚕ @AbsoluteBruno]

Mikel Merino you have an enemy in me for the rest of your life, every misplaced pass, every poor touch, every backward pass, every shot off target, every mistimed tackle, every failed dribble, I will be there

[shaka ⚡️ @shxkxbabu]

if you like dey bench your arsenal players

odegaard - 3 assists
rice - 1 assist
madueke - 1 assist
gyokeres - 1 goal 2 assists
havertz - 3 goals
saka - 3 assists
trossard - 2 goals 2 assists
gabriel - 1 assist
martinelli - 1 goal
merino - 2 goals

[Troll Football @TrollFootball]

African teams till 80th minute

[kevin25⚡️ @Kevin_Luk25]

@theberneese @UTDTrey

[Marcus IV @Ikpeoma]

@uwabuegwu I doubt Egypt have it in them. Look at the performance against Australia earlier, they weren't convincing most of the time. This Cape Verde team played with their hearts out right from the first game.

[Marcus IV @Ikpeoma]

This Cape Verde performance is what you expect when players goes represent their country. Respect 🫡

[🐬 @_pauliegee]

women don’t notice you’re unhappy until your unhappiness starts to affect them.

[DANIEL @DanielWhalee]

Beyond the catchy phrase.
The point ycee was trying to make is how;
What we reward.
What we prioritise.
What we promote.
What we emulate;

Reflects our society.

The label just describes our culture.
It describes an uprising. An uprising against reason and common sense.

[Marcus IV @Ikpeoma]

@rejoice____ Happy birthday gooner

[WelBeast @WelBeast]

In the current Arsenal squad, there are 5 players who are 27 years old:
Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice.

Back in 2019, Arsenal signed William Saliba for £27M from AS Saint-Étienne, a deal that has become one of the most important long-term investments in the club’s modern era.

And now the number 27 shows up again, but why?

Because it’s been 27 days since Arsenal won the league title.