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6 Worms (intestinal parasites, helminths) are common in many parts of the world because of certain environmental, hygienic and behavioural factors: The major types that infect humans include nematodes (roundworms such as Ascaris lumbricoides, whipworms, hookworms) and cestodes (tapeworms) among others. World Health Organization+2Healthline+2 Transmission routes vary depending on the worm: Soil-transmitted helminths: eggs in … Continue reading “Worms Worms ! Weapons of Weight n Health Destruction .”
A few years ago, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine who was about to get married for the second time. My friend, who I will call Becky, was in her late-forties. Her fiancé was a widower, let us call him Mr Ben, and was approximately ten years older than her. On … Continue reading “Gold diggers and cradle snatchers, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi”
“Legislators have the first place in the temple of glory; conquerors come behind them” – Voltaire, 1694-1778, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 126. Voltaire, the French philosopher, was writing at the dawn of history of democracy; and at a time and country elected representatives of the people actually went into parliament to represent them. Nigeria … Continue reading “Hon Benjamin Kalu, a quintessential legislator, by Dele Sobowale”
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), in Kebbi, has rejected the reported nomination of Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu as the party’s National Chairman. WWW.SEARCHNG.NG – READ ALSO: PDP long dead – Wike The party’s spokesperson in the state, Alhaji Sani Dododo, stated this in while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. Dododo said the decision followed … Continue reading “Kebbi PDP rejects nomination of Kabiru Tanimu as National Chairman”
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions’ quality will eventually show if they stick together after a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat to Brentford on Saturday. The Reds’ title defence has collapsed over the past month and they have slipped to sixth in the table. Leaders Arsenal could open a seven-point advantage over … Continue reading “Liverpool ‘quality’ will overcome slump, says Van Dijk”
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was hiking tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10 percent, as fallout continued over a Canadian anti-tariff ad that featured late US leader Ronald Reagan. The announcement came two days after Trump said he had terminated all trade talks with Canada over what he called the “fake” … Continue reading “Trump to increase tariffs on Canada by 10 percent”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, family members and friends gathered in Abeokuta to celebrate the 20th memorial service of former First Lady Stella Obasanjo. Dignitaries at the church service held at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, OOPL, Abeokuta, on Saturday include former governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun. Obasanjo, in a short response during … Continue reading “Family members, friends celebrate Stella Obasanjo at 20th memorial service”
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed a junior officer, Chukwu Nancy Ngozi, for orchestrating the abduction of her elder brother. She and another junior …
By Dr. Ishie-Johnson Emmanuel and Oluwaleye Adedoyin Grace Abstract This article critically examines the interdependence of judicial independence and financial autonomy within the Nigerian context. …
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved a major overhaul of Nigeria’s military high command, signaling a renewed push to strengthen the nation’s defence and security …