The Human Project

Recently, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intercepted 3 trailer-loads of Crusader Soap, a product banned in 2019 for containing mercury. These 3 trailers amounted to 4,000 cartons by 12 packs by 12-tablet soap. Further investigation through the ports show that the banned soap was imported seven times in 2021 alone and each consignment is not less than three containers with 4,500 cartons of the soap. What are the medical implications of mercury in cosmetic products, first of all? Was the ban necessary? The mercury in cosmetic products can be absorbed through the skin. Mercury can damage the brain, nervous system and kidneys. It may also damage the skin, cause rashes and blotchy spots, and give skin a grayish color. You can read up on the medical implications of mercury  here The longer and more often products containing mercury are used, the greater the health risk. These products can be especially harmful to children. What are the legal imp...

Ever heard of the term Coroner's Inquest? I bet most people haven't. It's not a very familiar term, considering that it is not one that is used everyday. The recent happenings in Nigeria following the death of the late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a Nigerian music artist popularly known as Mohbad, has left many Nigerians heartbroken and confused. The 27 year old died under very suspicious circumstances, leading to a massive call for an investigation into the cause of his death. Many steps have been taken by the Lagos State Government to ensure that Mohbad gets justice. And now, a coroner's inquest into his death is to commence on Friday, 29th September, 2023, reports  Arise News . Who are coroners?  Coroners are independent judicial officers who investigate deaths reported to them. This happens when it is believed that the death was not due to natural causes. What is Coroner's Inquest? Coroner's inquest is an inquiry into the manner and  cause of an individual...