World Hepatitis Day: Hepatitis, What You Should Know.

  According To World Health Organisation (WHO), "Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also

Local Newspaper Headlines

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* Yuguda govt withdrew N1bn in one day –Bauchi gov
* Forcados shutdown: Nigeria loses N356.6bn in five months
* Ex-govs fraud cases: AGF lists Saraki, Akpabio, Daniel, Odili, Ladoja for fresh probe, trial
* Lagos, Niger strategise on food security, employment
* ‘Chinese woman set hotel ablaze to kill lover’
* Man rapes seven-year-old in search of missing voucher
* DSS arrests 10 suspected kidnapers in Kogi

LOCAL NEWSPAPER HEADLINES.

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* Reduce wastages, merge MDAs, Obasanjo tells govs
* INEC messing up democracy, says Fayose
* Declare economic emergency in Nasarawa, Maku begs Buhari
* Ibori kinsmen protest land encroachment, block East-West road
* Tribunal dismisses Sylva’s petition against Dickson’s election
* EFCC charges two for duping foreigner of N164m
* Terrorists storm French church, kill 84-year-old priest

The Ultimate Deadline

         The moment a young Nigerian lady crosses from the teenage class to the adult class, there is this sudden awareness of the reality of the outside world and the expectations of everyone around them from them becomes very obvious. They are now aware of the fact that they are no longer children that people will readily take responsibility for but they are now very close to becoming responsible. A ‘serious relationship’ that might probably end in marriage becomes the imminent need. A young lady has to become a woman overnight and the

10 Foods That Boost Male Fertility

Trying to conceive? Fertility expert and nutritionist Isabelle Obert reveals 10 ways to increase male fertility through diet – boosting those swimmers’ quality – even if his sperm count is low
A good diet is so important for healthy sperm development, not only what you take in but also what you reduce and/or avoid completely. A great deal of interest is growing in the researchof sperm quality and viability.  Quality is more important than quantity and it is now believed that

Facts About STDs In Pregnancy

Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly called STDs, are infections that are spread by having sex with someone who has a STD. Sexually transmitted disease (STD)—is a bacterial or viral illness that you can get from having genital, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner. This can  can have serious health consequences for you and your baby, as a pregnant

The Real Me and You.

         Every human being is created with various features that make them uniquely different from each other. These features are the things that make an individual different from another. They can be either physical or psychological. The physical features include; complexion, height, weight, texture of voice, facial structures amongst others; while the psychological features are the behavioral pattern of an individual. Some components of the behavioral pattern of an individual include; a person’s dress sense, comportment in public, social abilities, organizational skills amongst others. The combination of these features in different

Why You Should Take Folic Acid Before & During Pregnancy

Taking a prenatal vitamin with the recommended 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of your baby's brain and spinal cord.

What Is Folic Acid?
Folic acid, which is also called folate, is a B vitamin. The best food sources of folic acid are fortified cereals. Folic acid plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and helps your baby's neural tube develop into her brain and spinal cord.

When Should I Start Taking Folic Acid?
Birth defects occur within the first 3-4 weeks of pregnancy. So it's important to have folic acid

Fruits And Food You Should Eat Everyday, And Why.

Apple :
» Apples are a great fiber source.
» Eating Apples decrease your risk of diabetes.
»  Fibre  found in apples can help beat diarrhea and constipation
» Detoxify your liver.  one of the best’and easiest’things you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruits’like apples.
»  A study from St. George's Hospital Medical School in London found that people who eat

Can Condoms Really Protect?

Condoms have a fascinating history. In 1000 B.C., Egyptian men used a linen sheath for protection against disease. By the 1700s, condoms were made from animal intestines and described as “a cobweb against infection.”  In the 1800s, rubber became the condom material

Breaking News : Still On Shooting In Baton Rouge Louisiana, 7 Officers Dead, 3 Injured.

 Report  from  (CNN)At least seven officers were injured and at least three of them are feared dead in a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
Police received a call of "suspicious person walking down Airline Highway with an assault

Breaking News :US police shot in Baton Rouge

  According to a breaking  news coming  from Aljazeera, Local media have reported that police officers have been shot in Baton Rouge, the second largest city in the US state of

Woman Set Husband Ablaze, For Raping Her Daughter.

 A woman,has set her husband ablaze for her raping her 7 year old daughter. The 40 year old woman Tatanya Hedman  who she found out that her 52 year old husband, Vincent Phillips, raped and molested her daughter, from another man, took matters into her own hands and lit

Tips For Making Your Marriage Work.

Marriage is both a natural institution and a sacred union because it is rooted in the divine plan of creation.  In every marriage the spouses make a contract with each other. Marriage does not just work on its own, the couples must consciously make it work. How? by doing the following :

Prayers :
    It is said, that " the family that prays together, stay together". One of the ancient keys to making marriage and relationships work, is Prayer. Pray before entering into that relationship or marriage. The truth is that, man didn't institute marriage, God did. Who is in a better

Mental Health.

  Mental Health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence, through adulthood. Mental health problems can cover a broad range of disorders such as depression and anxiety, to more rare problems such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. But the common characteristic is that they all affect the affected person’s personality, thought processes or social interactions. They can be difficult to clearly diagnose, unlike physical illnesses. Only a certified mental health professional can provide an accurate diagnosis of the

The Health Dangers Of Eating Table Salt

“Table Salt” is a manufactured form of sodium called sodium chloride. While similar to naturally occurring rock, crystal, or sea salt, table salt merely mimics the taste of these elements. Salt found in the natural world is not usually white. Table salt has been colored white with bleach. And where does this salt come from? Much of it is the actual flaky residue from oil digging. That is correct. Crude oil extract is one way we produce table salt.

For The Love Of The Arts

Art means different things to different people; for some, it is the only medium of communication to the larger public that they have, while others might see it as a means of transportation to a realm of peace and tranquility. In these present times, art has gained a high degree of acceptance but sometimes its usefulness and essence in the society is downplayed. Besides the percentage of people that see art as a useful medium of

Diarrhea, Causes And Treatment.

Diarrhoea can be described as when a person passes frequent, loose or watery stools.
Diarrhea is the frequent passage of loose, watery, soft stools with or without abdominal bloating, pressure, and cramps commonly referred to as gas. Diarrhea can come on suddenly.
It usually lasts a few days and often disappears without any treatment. Diarrhea can be acute or chronic.
Acute diarrhea occurs when the condition lasts for one to two days. You might experience diarrhea as a result of a viral or bacterial infection. Other times, it could be due to food poisoning. There’s even a condition known as traveler’s diarrhea, which happens when you

Time For Sober Reflection.

Hola mi Amigos. Happy New Month. So I have been doing a lot of thinking all day. Did I hear you ask why? Well because today is the 1st Day In The Month Of July 2016, which means, that not only have the year gone half, we are already in the second half of the year also. It got me thinking about all the Resolutions I made for the Year 2016,how many of them have I attained, if i did at all, how many did I do well in, and how many have I procrastinated till it became late.
   As the days go by, we keep getting closer to our grave ; take it or leave it, but it's the truth.