Dr Sharon Stephen

Paediatric Senior resident
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Writer

#InChristForChristWithJoy
IG: @sharonstephen_

[Big NIFS.𓃵 @big_nifs]

You are writing a full epistle because of 321 in JAMB and 7A1s? My brother in academia, those are historical artifacts for average students.

You think 321 is an academic IDAN moment? I cleared JAMB with a massive 366. While you were struggling to get 7A1s, I demolished both WAEC and NECO with A1 parallel. The examination boards had to use my scripts as marking guides.

You are fighting for your life and blaming lecturers for a 4.96 in one single department. Meanwhile, I am maintaining a flawless 5.0 CGPA in OAU, Obafemi Awolowo University! The undisputed headquarters of academic shege and the absolute most difficult university to survive in Nigeria.

While your lecturers are spoon-feeding you, I am conquering the ruthless trenches of OAU grading with straight A's across the board. No B's, no stories. And I am concurrently running multiple degrees on top of that!

I am not here to drop long caps without empirical evidence. I have attached my receipts below for your viewing pleasure. Check the screenshots and understand the true definition of an academic giant.

If we are in the same class, you will be the one wiping the board before I enter. Fold that your result and drink water. We are not mates! ✌🏾

[Heisenberg ⚕️ @augsby]

The Hippocratic Oath says "DO NO HARM."

But working 72-hour shifts causes harm.
Underfunded hospitals cause harm.
Unpaid salaries cause harm.

Where is the oath that protects the doctor?

[Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman @mohagirei]

It is quite unfortunate that officers of the Nigerian Military will resort to physically assaulting a Doctor at his duty post in the Accident and Emergency Unit of COOUTH in Anambra State.

When it has gotten to a point where even defenders of the sovereignty of Nigeria see Doctors as punching bags, we must acknowledge as a Nation that something is wrong.

This will not go viral and ganer the much needed attention and action, but when NARD declares a Solidarity Strike on behalf of our battered colleague until the needful is done, you begin to hear voices of reason.

The Nigerian Resident Doctor it appears is becoming an endangered specie very rapidly, Nigeria and Nigerians should rise up to defend Healthcare workers.

P-MUS of NARD
06:03:2026

[Nancyfowler @Nancy__Fowler]

these children are so beautiful inside and out. And it’s not just the children; you’re also taking care of the parents. You’re managing their fears, their exhaustion, and their hope.

I rotated through the Paediatric Haematology/Oncology unit, and honestly…

[Nancyfowler @Nancy__Fowler]

It’s been three months since I started house job. I began with Paediatrics because, as a student, I didn’t really like it I just wanted to get it over with.

But working as a House Officer in Paediatrics showed me a different light.

Despite the screams, the tears, and the chaos,

[Tevin Macharia Mukabana @TevinMacharia]

I have been watching the conversations around Lent and Hallelujah Challenge, and honestly, I feel the need to speak — not from a place of attack, but from understanding.
I was once a Catholic. I was in Seminary. I desired to be a priest before life took a different turn. So I understand what Lent means. I understand Ash Wednesday. I understand abstaining from meat on Fridays. I understand confession. I understand the discipline and the doctrine.
And because I understand it, I also know this:
Lent is not just about what you remove from your plate.
It is about what you remove from your heart.
It is not just about avoiding meat on Fridays.
It is about crucifying pride, anger, dishonor, and hatred daily.
It is not just about going to confession every week.
It is about living in a way that reflects what Jesus did on the Cross.
Lent is a season of reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A season of humility. A season of repentance. A season of examining your own heart.
So when I see some people on X dragging Nathaniel Bassey over Hallelujah Challenge, I ask myself — is this truly the spirit of Lent?
Hallelujah Challenge has been happening every February for years. It did not start yesterday. It did not start to compete with Lent. It has been a consistent altar of worship long before some of the loudest critics even joined it.
And let’s be clear:
He has never told Catholics to abandon Lent.
He has never preached against Catholic doctrine.
He has never forced anyone to choose between Lent and worship.
So why the dragging? Why the dishonor? Why the insults?
If you are Catholic and you believe that during Lent you should not sing “Hallelujah,” then focus on your Lent. That is your conviction. Honor it. Live it. Practice it with integrity.
But why attack someone who is simply leading worship?
You can: – Pause Hallelujah Challenge and focus fully on Lent.
– Participate in both quietly if your conscience allows.
– Or simply scroll past and mind your devotion.
Spiritual maturity means knowing that not every altar is yours — but you don’t destroy what you don’t attend.
The irony is this:
Lent calls for humility.
Yet some responses are full of pride.
Lent calls for repentance.
Yet some comments are full of accusation.
Lent calls for self-examination.
Yet many are busy examining someone else.
Dragging a man of God publicly, speaking with dishonor, and masking it as “defending doctrine” — is that truly the spirit of Christ?
Even within Christianity, there are different expressions of worship. The Body of Christ is diverse. Catholics have their traditions. Pentecostals have theirs. Evangelicals have theirs. The beauty of the Church is not uniformity — it is unity in Christ.
Maturity is understanding that conviction is personal.
Ignorance is assuming your conviction must control everyone else.
If something offends your doctrine, withdraw respectfully. That is strength.
But attacking, insulting, and misrepresenting? That reveals more about the heart than about theology.
As someone who has walked both spaces, I can say this boldly:
Lent should produce gentleness.
Lent should produce restraint.
Lent should produce Christlike character.
Not online warfare.
The world is already watching the Church. And when believers tear each other apart publicly, what testimony are we giving?
We can disagree without dishonor.
We can uphold doctrine without hostility.
We can stand firm without being rude.
And above all, we can remember that worship is not a competition.
If Hallelujah Challenge is not for you during Lent, that is okay.
If Lent is your focus, embrace it fully.
If you choose both, do it in sincerity.
But let us not reduce Christianity to online arguments and spiritual superiority.
Examine your heart.
Guard your words.
Represent Christ well.
Because at the end of the day, it is not about the programs
And if this season is truly about Him, then our character should reflect Him first.

[Aproko Doctor Global @aproko_doctor]

1. Breast milk is over 80% water.
2. The first part of the breastmilk is majorly water
3. Babies need all the nutrients they get from the remaining percentage of the breastmilk that is supposed to help them
4. If you give water, baby has no space for breastmilk
5. Baby doesn't get as much nutrients
6. Baby doesn't grow as well.
7. Baby's brain need the breastmilk
8. The amount of water in breastmilk is ALL the water your baby will ever need for the first 6 months
9. That baby deserves better nutrition.

But please do you.

[Baqir @baqirul_ulum]

Nigerian Doctor vs Nigerians 🇳🇬

Nigerian Doctor: Please regulate our working hours.
Nigerians: Be patient. Your reward is in heaven

Nigerian Doctor: We need a pay rise.
Nigerians: You’re still doing better than the average Nigerian.

Nigerian Doctor: We need better equipment and hospital funding.
Nigerians: Manage it like that…

Nigerian Doctor: We are burning out, mentally and physically.

Nigerians: Doctor, you people like to complain too much. Remember, You took an Oath

Nigerian Doctor: Fine, I’ll relocate to a country that values my work.
Nigerians: You’re selfish, greedy, and unpatriotic

Nigerian Doctor makes one mistake
Nigerians:

[Esperanza @Jaachi_light]

@Onosetalee I love that the Bible keeps it 100% real.

It doesn’t hide the mess, it shows the heroes with all their flaws.

It’s a huge reminder that God doesn't wait for you to be perfect to use you.

If He could work through them, He can definitely work through us.

Talk about grace.

[Vitamin S🌸 @SaameAbdul]

Are the Concerned Citizens Network aware that Johesu have been on strike for over 40 days, or is it only NARD strike that's a cause for concern?!

[Oluwamayowa Ajibola @Oluwamayowa001]

...we don't celebrate his birthday doing things he saved us from.

[mads campbell @martyrdison]

i have a theory about God i talk about all the time

He knows He can’t reach everyone through the same methods, so He meets you in a way you can understand

if you’re naturally funny, He puts you in situations that, in hindsight, are so absurd you can’t help but laugh

if you’re analytical, He shows up as patterns. coincidences that line up too cleanly to ignore

if you’re emotional, He reaches you through love and loss. through people who break you open and show you what mattered

if you’re a skeptic, He lives in the questions that won’t leave you alone

God isn’t broadcasting on one frequency and blaming people for not tuning in

He’s speaking the language you already understand

and if you ever stop long enough to listen, you realize He’s been talking to you the entire time

[LIMOBLAZE OMO JESU @Limoblaze]

So many people kept asking me during Reboot, do you attend CCi?
The answer is Yes; I have attended CCI for 4 years, I've been and I'm a full and serving member of the media team in one of the lovely branches.
This is my Family.

[Josh McGough, MD @joshmcgoo]

What a privilege it is to be stressed about the consequences of my dreams coming true

[Old K  @Adejibo]

Housemanship made me realise the futility of cpr in the nigerian public institutions

Nurse calls you, you run there from many wards away, arrive in 10mins

The nurse that called you is writing notes, no one has started chest compressions

10 mins gone, what's the hope?

[FitMedic @FEMMY466]

Consultant orthopedic surgery will still send consult to cardiology for hypertension.
Even among doctors, there are limits, but you think you can do it all? It is well.

[M. O., What A Guy! @Obeyamark]

CCI is inevitable. They don invite me come Reboot camp.

[💙 @chiiizurum]

i’m a very wicked person and i hated bro, but He loved me yet. i kept hating Him, but He kept loving me, He didn’t care.

and one day, i was going to be convicted and punished for my OWN wickedness, but bro stepped in and bore MY punishments. MY OWN punishments! He was punished on my behalf.

sigh.

[@𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 @OneJoblessBoy]

"Is there religious genocide in Nigeria?"

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo:

[⚤Sir Nemesis ⚕️ @mavxin]

@nard_nigeria I like this strike thing bcus if we miss it right now with how far we have come ,omo posterity will never forgive us .
We have to hold on firmly …
Doctors who stay back in Nigeria should not be made to look like failures in comparison with those who left .