An Internally Displaced Person is a person who was forced to flee his/her home or place of habitual residence in order to escape natural disasters (such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts) or human-made disasters (such as war, genocide, terrorism, insurgency, persecution, communal clashes, etc.) According to a report released by the National Emergency Management Agency…
Nigeria is one of the countries with the largest adolescent population; over 60 million. Adolescence is a crucial period as youths transition into adults. However, there are certain health problems that many of these young adults are faced with. This article aims to pinpoint some of the common adolescent health problems in Nigeria, their effects,…
Malaria is one of the leading killer diseases in Nigeria. In this article, we’ve taken enough time to discuss what the disease is, its common symptoms, types, complications, treatment, as well as preventive measures to take to shield yourself against the life-threatening disease. WHAT IS MALARIA? Malaria is a serious disease spread through the bite…
Notifiable diseases are diseases (human or animal) that ought to be reported to government authorities by law. The government enacted regulations for reporting these diseases because, with this information, authorities are able to monitor the diseases closely, prepare/warn for a possible outbreak, ensure appropriate treatment procedures are in place, stock up on medications and vaccine…
Corn pap, often regarded as akamu, ogi, koko or eko, is a Nigerian fermented cereal pudding made from maize. This superlight food has been around for decades now, and it is eaten by many people in Nigeria. Traditionally processed ogi, akamu or pap has a sour taste and would make a perfect combo with fried plantain, pancakes,…
Okpa is a delicacy that is popular in Eastern Nigeria. It’s made with Bambara nuts or Bambara beans. Okpa is one of the healthy Nigerian snacks you should try. Today, you will find out the nutritional contents of okpa, as well as the health benefits of okpa. To start with, Okpa is best known as “Okpa”…
Dark knuckles are among the leading skin problems faced by many nowadays. This has led people to seek out how to get rid of dark knuckles. Although many factors may cause darker skin on your knuckles, but the most common ones include: Lack of proper skincare Use of bleaching/Toning creams Genetics Certain Skin conditions, e.g….
The health of the digestive system is impacted directly by the food we consume and our lifestyle. The digestive system needs to function more effectively and efficiently, to improve overall sense of well-being and general body health. There are some vital tips for a healthy digestive system, which you should not only know, but follow. …
Floods considered as one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters are responsible for fatalities globally. Every year, a geographical area in Nigeria experiences one form of flooding or another. It has been increasing and a severe problem as it has claimed/damaged properties and displaced people more than any other natural disaster. The damaging effects of…
African oil bean seed is a nutrient-packed food condiment native to Eastern Nigeria. It is popularly known as “Ukpaka” or “ugba” in Igbo land, “apara” in Yoruba land, and is called “Ukana” by the Efiks in Southern Nigeria. The botanical name of African oil bean is Pentaclethra macrophylla. This traditional food condiment generally produced by…