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THE LAST DAYS AT FORCADOS COLLEGE is the recommended text for Jamb 2015

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THE LAST DAYS AT FORCADOS COLLEGE is the recommended text for Jamb 2015

EXCERPT OF THE LAST DAYS AT FORCADOS COLLEGE NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTORE

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2014 NNPC/ESSO Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

Since 1974, ExxonMobil upstream affiliates in Nigeria – Esso Exploration and production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) and Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) have supported the education of thousands of Nigerian students through the Companies’ various scholarship schemes. These schemes include:

Undergraduate Scholarship Awards

This program is funded by Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture. Since 1998, a total of 500 undergraduate scholarships are awarded annually. The awards are made to suitably qualified students from every state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). However, about 62 per cent of the total NNPC/MPN Undergraduate scholarship awards are allocated to students who are indigenes of the operational communities/ States - Akwa Ibom (50%) and Rivers States (12%). There is also a merit award (10%) to the best 50 candidates in the selection tests. The current scholarship awards are for disciplines in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Civil,) Geology/Geophysics, Medicine, Agricultural Science (and related fields) as well as Computer Science.

International and National Post Graduate Scholarship Awards

These programs are sponsored by Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) in production sharing contract with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO) as co-venturer The awards, which focus on Geosciences and Engineering disciplines are part of efforts at developing people for rewarding and productive careers in the petroleum industry. To qualify for these scholarship awards, the candidates must have a first degree (First Class or Second Class Upper Division in Geosciences or Engineering disciplines obtained from a Nigerian university, provisional admission for a Master’s degree program in any of the above stated disciplines in a recognized University either in Nigeria or the USA, Canada, United Kingdom or any EU country, for the national or international post graduate award respectively. The candidates must also be among the top performers in the selection tests and interviews conducted.

Eligibility:

In continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue International post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines:

Geosciences
Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Subsea)
To qualify, applicants MUST:

1. Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University
2. Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Must have provisional admission to undertake full-time postgraduate study at a reputable foreign University (MSc or MEng) in the 2014/2015 academic session.
4. Specialization in Geophysics would be an advantage.

The NNPC/ESSO scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study.

Please note:

Application closes Midnight, Tuesday 24th October, 2014.

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and Email.
Employees of ExxonMobil Subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this Scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

Click the SCHOLARSHIP link on my Signature below.

Since 1974, ExxonMobil upstream affiliates in Nigeria – Esso Exploration and production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) and Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) have supported the education of thousands of Nigerian students through the Companies’ various scholarship schemes. These schemes include:

Undergraduate Scholarship Awards

This program is funded by Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture. Since 1998, a total of 500 undergraduate scholarships are awarded annually. The awards are made to suitably qualified students from every state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). However, about 62 per cent of the total NNPC/MPN Undergraduate scholarship awards are allocated to students who are indigenes of the operational communities/ States - Akwa Ibom (50%) and Rivers States (12%). There is also a merit award (10%) to the best 50 candidates in the selection tests. The current scholarship awards are for disciplines in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics and Civil,) Geology/Geophysics, Medicine, Agricultural Science (and related fields) as well as Computer Science.

International and National Post Graduate Scholarship Awards

These programs are sponsored by Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) in production sharing contract with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO) as co-venturer The awards, which focus on Geosciences and Engineering disciplines are part of efforts at developing people for rewarding and productive careers in the petroleum industry. To qualify for these scholarship awards, the candidates must have a first degree (First Class or Second Class Upper Division in Geosciences or Engineering disciplines obtained from a Nigerian university, provisional admission for a Master’s degree program in any of the above stated disciplines in a recognized University either in Nigeria or the USA, Canada, United Kingdom or any EU country, for the national or international post graduate award respectively. The candidates must also be among the top performers in the selection tests and interviews conducted.

Eligibility:

In continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue International post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines:

Geosciences
Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Subsea)
To qualify, applicants MUST:

1. Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University
2. Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Must have provisional admission to undertake full-time postgraduate study at a reputable foreign University (MSc or MEng) in the 2014/2015 academic session.
4. Specialization in Geophysics would be an advantage.

The NNPC/ESSO scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study.

Please note:

Application closes Midnight, Tuesday 24th October, 2014.

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and Email.
Employees of ExxonMobil Subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this Scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

Click the SCHOLARSHIP link on my Signature below.

JAMB 2015: WIN A COPY OF THE LAST DAYS AT FORCADOS COLLEGE

The last days at forcados collegeThe last days at Forcados College is the recommended text for JAMB 2015. encourages every Jamb 2015 applicant to buy a copy of the book.

Download an excerpt of the book (Chapters 1-3) and answer the questions below - you may be one of the lucky winners to get a free copy of the book.

Note: Download is Free

The excerpt is available in two formats:

1. Android Version (For individuals who use an android phone)
If you are not yet a registered member of knowbase, register here.
2. Visit the Shopmall
3. Add "Excerpt of the last days at forcados high school" to CART and Checkout.
4. Go to Order Page
5. Click on Order Id e.g "543bd9xxxxxx" to download excerpt.
6. Locate downloaded file (forcados.apk) on your phone and Install.

2. Pdf Version.
The password for download is ""

It is saddening to know that many prospective candidate of Jamb 2015 are looking for a means to read the text for free online. This development is revealed by the search strings that lead many of them to Knowbase. The book is available at the cost of N500 only. Get your own copy - The author and publishers deserves to make some income from their effort and work.

Click on the signature on this profile to download Android or pdf version of Excerpt

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If parents do not teach their children about sex, they will learn about it from somewhere else

Beginning a conversation about sex early and continuing that conversation as the child grows is the best sex education strategy. It lets parents avoid giving one big talk when the child reaches adolescence, when it may already be too late. These conversations are easiest when they come out of a life experience, like seeing a pregnant woman or a baby.

Here are some tips:

1. Think about how you w​ere taught about sex as a child
Ask yourself if you want your child to have the same or a different experience.

2. Give age-appropriate answers
This means explaining things in a way that your child can understand given their age. There is no need to answer questions they haven’t asked. Don’t overload them with information. They will glaze over and nothing will get through. See our guide to age-appropriate sex education.

3. Try to keep the exchange as a dialogue
When kids ask questions about sex, gently throw questions back at them. Find out what they know already and where they heard it from. This way, you can correct any misinformation from the start. Dialogue slows conversation down, giving you time to think, and lets you have a better idea when to stop.

It is very important to find out exactly what children are actually asking about. Sometimes when they ask where babies come from, they really want to know what ‘adopted’ means.

4. Be honest
Children can often figure out when parents are not telling them the truth. If this happens, children are less likely to be receptive in the future.

Do not worry if you do not know the answer yourself. Tell your child that the question was a good one, that you do not know the whole answer, and that you can both look up the answer together. Again, this helps slow the conversation down.

5. Read
There are great, age-appropriate books about sex and reproduction for both parents and kids. Reading also helps get over any embarrassment.

6. If your child hasn’t asked about sex, start the conversation

Some kids are just naturally shy and don’t tend to ask a lot of questions about anything. Do not wait. Initiate a conversation with the child about sex. Ask them what they know and what is being taught at school. Use examples from nature. Even in the city, animals are courting and mating all around us. Addressing animal reproduction first is a great way to introduce and reinforce sex education about people.

7.Keep your cool
Get ready for the fact that sex talk will come up at badly timed moments, like in a bank line-up, and at full volume. Do not feel you have to answer, but rather say “great question, let’s talk about that in the car.” Moments like these are also a great opportunity to explain about privacy issues. As the child learns about sex, you can let them know that speaking about it everywhere is not appropriate.

The car can be a great place to speak with your child about sex. The fact that you are both staring straight ahead may take some of the embarrassment out of the conversation. Sitting side by side on a park bench will do the same thing.
If your child asks you personal questions, answer in the abstract. Tell them you understand their curiosity but some things are a private part of your life. For example, if they ask if mummy and daddy have sex every night they go to bed together, you can answer that when people sleep together that does not necessarily mean that they are having sex.

8. Remember that sex education is a continuing process

Children will need some things repeated in order to understand. Keep talking.

SOURCE

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NIGERIA: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS


FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PRESIDENTIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON INVENTORS AND INNOVATIONS (PSCII) IN NIGERIA

In 2005, a Presidential Standing Committee on Inventions and Innovations was set up to:

i. Encourage innovations and inventions in technology in Nigeria.
ii.Examine any research claims and access what can be done to take such claims to prototype and commercial level; and
iii. Suggest how funds could be sourced to finance the various stages of development from prototype to commercialization.

The Committee has commenced its assignment and has established a databank on Discoveries, Inventions and Innovations in Nigeria. The data will facilitate the process of technology assessment, evaluation and Government support for commercialization.

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NIGERIA: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS


FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PRESIDENTIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON INVENTORS AND INNOVATIONS (PSCII) IN NIGERIA

In 2005, a Presidential Standing Committee on Inventions and Innovations was set up to:

i. Encourage innovations and inventions in technology in Nigeria.
ii.Examine any research claims and access what can be done to take such claims to prototype and commercial level; and
iii. Suggest how funds could be sourced to finance the various stages of development from prototype to commercialization.

The Committee has commenced its assignment and has established a databank on Discoveries, Inventions and Innovations in Nigeria. The data will facilitate the process of technology assessment, evaluation and Government support for commercialization.

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There is a belief that, whatever has an advantage has a disadvantage? Remember the Advantages and Disadvantage of this.........n that........... you were taught in secondary school.

For me, a woman is an exception. As a guy, if there is a second world I will choose to be a woman.

<>Being a woman will afford me the joy, mystery and miracle of having a human live in me (pregnancy).

<>It will help me mould and care for world changers (my children).

<>I will transform my husband's life positively by showing him much love, support and encourage him in the pursuit of our dreams.

<>I will do all within my powers to unite our extended families. Ensure there is love and harmony between my family and my husbands family.

I have watched men slam on their brakes to allow women cross the road. The last I witnessed was last week at Ojota bus stop. The man brought his jeep to a "caring-halt". The woman in question did not fail to swing her hips from side to side as she crossed............ What a way to show appreciation.

If I were a woman, I will sure use my charm positively.

Without any doubt, Women are beautiful creatures, with many God given responsibilities. Fulfilling these roles should be the pride of every woman.

I still find it difficult to understand what the so-called feminist are fighting for.................... I think men should be fighting for Gender Equality................. although I dont see any inequalities between the sexes.

If you find yourself in a room with a woman with only a chair........... Ladies first... solves the puzzle. The man takes the title of a gentleman by allowing the woman to sit while he stands. Ladies dont call that Inequality...................

So tell me, is there any disadvantage of being a woman?

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"If jesus lived in lagos 2014 ... he'll be chilling with 12 of his best buddies amongst the the masses lowlifes of society. his buddies would be peter..the angry lagos island fisherman wouldn't hesitate to crack a bottle or cut off your ears with his lebe if you'd dare touch the saviour. or Matthew the dishonest police man or 'tax' collector.

Jesus would have to scream..'Matthew! give that boy back his 20 naira'...he probably wanted egunje from the little boy wanting to see Jesus...

Thomas would be the guy always wanting to be sure..laughing at Jesus 'you sure say bros J go fit make this water one crate of don simon? Na lie joh TA! commot for hia!!' Andrew would have just been a regular guy in marina fish market..following the Savior. i would love to go on the others but i have little time..one thing i can assure is that..the Savior picked this guys from the bottom..the gutter of the city.

now.

He would have no car. oh yes people would have offered him the benzies and beemers but he would have sold that shit and fed the ghetto. he would ride the bus to ojuelegba.. be friends with dapo the conductor and obviously told him to stop smoking weed and change his paraga drinking ways...he would have warned titi the olosho to stop selling her body for money..people would have scorned him for having the neighbourhood slut wash his feet with that brand new tom ford she spent her savings on.

he would have joked and laughed with the neighbourhood kids..preached the way of life ..healed the sick for no charges, offering or building of one church..he would have just moved from place to place....doing good and helping the downcast of the society
o yes rumours of him would have spread to the wealthy areas of the island..so when the most trusted officer of a retired major general becomes sick and the best doctors of this world can't cure him he would invite Jesus to his house. here Jesus would say go and when you get home he would been healed. the general would offer big amounts..he would gladly decline and offer his gospel for him and his household.

Now the most interesting but sad part..

After several encounters of preaching, teaching and healing ..the pharisees would notice this.. the ones with with big churches and big cars ..sexy attendants and sharp looking priests in their entourage..the ones we the sinners can't come near because we are too dirty for their anointing. they would see jesus as competition for the booming business..they would want to test him so they would tempt him on several occasions

..the one that shook me was when they dragged a prostitute to the feet of the Savior..trying to release a scandal online that she had slept with several men..so they would release photos on linda ikeji..accusing Jesus and his buddies of affiliating with this woman....Jesus was playing ludo with some of his guys..when they told him about the blog post..he would just tweet... if SOME OF YOU BIG MEN OF GOD haven't sinned then cast the first stone! then there would be 3 million retweets! they would retreat finding ways to bring his ministry down.

Now the best way to kill a man of this calibre swiftly is to get him in trouble with the government. but first they need an insider..so they would bribe judas with a house in lekki and 30 million naira..because the truth is that ..these guys don't even know Jesus ..Jesus doesn't have instagram..and if he did..it would have been pictures of ordinary day to day people..it would have had you and me on it.. the people he came to save. so they would have arrested him and brought him in front of the governor.

And then they would have accused him of something grave worthy of the death penalty..

and then they would have had him murdered.
But that's where they failed..

Because no matter how many miracles these guys did...they have never RAISED ANYONE FROM THE DEAD.

the Jesus i read in the bible was just a regular guy.

not this over rated 'men of God' "

bY Collyde Prime

Applications for 2015/2016 Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria are now open, and will close on 15 November at 23:59 GMT.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to talented professionals who are potential future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers. The scholarships offer financial support to study for a Master’s degree at one of the UK’s leading universities, and the opportunity to become part of an influential and highly regarded global network.

The following awards are available in Nigeria:

<>Chevening Nigeria Scholarships
<>Chevening Central Partnership Awards
What can I study?

For Chevening Nigeria Scholarships, we accept applications from a wide range of subject areas, and particularly welcome applications in the following fields:

<>Security including counter terrorism
<>Prosperity including Business and key government departments
<>Administration/Governance
<>Human Rights
<>Development

What does a Chevening Scholarship in Nigeria include?

<>A monthly stipend
<>Travel to and from your country via an approved route
<>An arrival and excess baggage allowance
<>A thesis or dissertation grant
<>The cost of an entry clearance visa

Tuition fees
There is also a global Chevening fee cap for £13,000 for MBA and Masters in Finance. If the tuition fees of your chosen university course exceed this amount, you will be required to fund the remainder of your tuition fees.

How do I apply?

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This article is an adaptation of a presentation made by Mr. Abiodun Jegede Paul, the Group Managing Director of Japaul Oil and Maritime Services Plc (JOMS) during an in-house Training session with members of staff. The presentation was aimed at enlightening staff on the need for training, and personal-development.

Why Personal – development?

To add value to your life and being.
To add value to your organization.
To enjoy your life.
To meet the growing needs in your life and society.

Classification of Career training.

Technical training – this has to do with sharpening your professional, technical skills.
Management training – focuses on management of the 4Ms – Material, Money, Machinery and Men.
Leadership training – How to work with people to achieve set objectives.

What is Value?

In the context of this text, Value is defined as “Usefulness”. In the workplace, employees are rewarded with respect to their perceived value. The more value you hold, the more compensation you are likely to get.

Value in the workplace would mean how useful, resourceful, skillful an individual is in the discharge of his/her responsibilities.

99% of employees want a pay raise yet only few deserves a raise – possess the value for the raise they seek. Value adding comes at a price; it does not come on a platter of gold. You pay a price to get the Prize. Can you mention a valuable possession you have without paying a price?

How an individual’s worth is measured?

Your worth is primarily measured by the content and quality of your thoughts. The content of your heart, belief is made manifest in the physical. True riches are not measured by physical possession but by the richness of your thought and mind.

How you can increase in Value?

It begins with improving your thought process, “you are a product of your thought”. The quality of your thought translates to your realities. What you continuously think about brings about the actions you take, your actions become your habits and your habits form your character.

The scripture affirms this in Prov. 23: 7 “As a man thinketh, so is he”.

Career wise, the following would help increase your value

>>Attend professional trainings, workshops and seminars.
>>Read relevant text, articles and journals.
>>Join professional bodies; both online and offline.
>>Study and sit for professional examinations
>>How your thoughts are formed/ influenced?

Your thoughts are transformed through formal and information education. Formal education include, knowledge acquired through schooling. Informal education is knowledge acquired from parents, media, by observation, the relationships you keep.

Having identified the processes by which your thoughts are formed, it is important to be selective with the type of information you process in your mind. It’s important you choose who your friends are.

Henceforth, pay attention to the information processed in your heart. If the company, relationships you keep are not in sync with your dreams and aspiration, it important you sever such relationships. No one scratches with the turkey and fly with the eagle. Keep no permanent friends, no permanent enemies but have a permanent interest –to be the best you can be.

NEEDS

Businessdictionary.com defines needs as “a motivating force that compels action for its satisfaction. Needs range from basic survival needs (common to all human beings) satisfied by necessities, to cultural, intellectual, and social needs (varying from place to place and age group to age group) satisfied by necessaries”.

Human needs grow from infanthood to adulthood, they begin with the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing. Overtime, preference sets in, you want to choose the type of shoes, clothing’s you wear. Below is a typical example of needs faced by individuals in their lifetime.

>>Need for mobility – car.
>>Need to move out of your parent home – personal security.
>>Need to get marry.
>>Meet the basic needs of your family.
>>Send your children to the best schools
>>Need to provide for your old parents.
>>Need to provide for members of your extended family
>>These needs and preferences significantly increase with time.

However, individuals have no control over the growth of these needs. On the other hand, to grow in value is a choice. An individual may choose to grow in value or remain rooted on a spot.

How increased value meets your growing needs?

This quote says it all, “If you do what you have to do at the time you have to do it (add value), you will get what you want at the time you need it”. – Jegede Abiodun Paul


Below is a graphical illustration of the Theory of Value Vs Needs below

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(This graph was conceptualized by The Group Managing Director, Japaul Oil and Maritime Services Plc – Mr. Jegede Abiodun Paul).

The vertical axis represents Values while the horizontal axis represents Needs.

The points A, B, C represents

A. Represents individuals whose value is equal or greater than their needs. Individuals who have spent time and put much effort develop themselves. People in this category are fulfilled. They have enough to take care of their needs and contribute to the development of the society.

B. Represents individuals whose value is equal to their needs. Individuals in this category can be said to be comfortable, they can afford the necessities of life.

C. Represents individuals whose value is less than their needs. People in this category remain rooted on a spot. They make no effort to improve on their skills, knowledge, and education. Hence, they are unfulfilled and live a life of poverty and regrets.

Conclusion

Personal development is way beyond just reading books and meditating. It requires action.
It often involves change and takes you out of your comfort zone. If you don’t change, then nothing about your life will change. If you want and believe in something, you must take the next step and go after it.

Thank you for reading. I will like to read your comments.

Below are some quotes to inspire you,

“If you want to change the fruits, you will first have to change the roots. If you want to change the visible, you must first change the invisible.”
― T. Harv Eker

“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.”
― Benjamin Franklin

“If you want to lead an extraordinary life, find out what the ordinary do–and don't do it.”
― Tommy Newberry

“If you are under the impression you have already perfected yourself, you will never rise to the heights you are no doubt capable of.”
― Kazuo Ishiguro

“Do not get obsolete like an old technology, keep innovating yourself.”
― Sukant Ratnakar

“If you do what you have to do at the time you have to do it, you will get what you want at the time you need it”. – Jegede Abiodun Paul

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for health reasons, it is not good for guys in this part of the globe to wear pants. if una notice well well na oyibo them de draw ontop "pata", it is good for them because of their weather.

I also advise guys to eat fresh tomatoes and onions regularly to prevent enlarge prostrate - a common disease among men.

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The registration period is Monday, September 15, 2014 to Thursday, January 15, 2015 - the website closes on Monday, Jan 19, 2015.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fee for the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is Four Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (NGN 4,500). Candidates are also to pay NGN 500.00 only to obtain the newly introduced textbook, "The Last Days at Forcados High School." However, candidates will only be issued the book at the point of registration after showing evidence of payment. The Board has made arrangement to provide this book to avoid the challenge of availability and piracy as experienced in the last exercise. The board has also introduced a regulated registration format where our Computer Based Test (CBT) centers and state offices nationwide are authorised to register candidates. This is to avoid a situation where candidates are being exploited, prevent incidence of impersonation and other acts of malpractice.

The registration cards are available in the following Banks and NIPOST all over the country.

>>Zenith Bank Plc
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Dbestmax: Op wia are u...15th century?

Young man its you living in a absurd world. its a primary role of a woman to care for her family. Cooking is one of it. if a woman cannot cook for her children... what do you call her... no come here dey claim wetin u no be abeg

Absolutely Irresponsible! Those kin ones na hin de claim feminist! if you are a woman and cannot cook, you are worse than a harlot.

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A family of 5 in Ibadan, Nigeria received a heart rending news when a blood test revealed all 3 children were HIV positive. Their parent tested negative to the virus. Who, how, where, when............... were the thoughts on their minds, lips.

There was only one person to suspect - the nanny. She was made to screen for HIV, the result turned out positive. It was discovered that she shares her toothbrush with the children, her carelessness and those of the parents left three beautiful toddlers infected with HIV.

This article is a product of "living in the future", I do this in my thoughts. I sometimes live in the future with the aim of drawing life lessons for the present.

While reading through an account of Stephen Kings early childhood in his book THE MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT, he recounted living with many babysitters, one of them was Eula. His description of her got me roaring with laughter until I read the part where he painted how she sometimes fart in his face.

This is how he put it, "Eula-Beulah was prone to farts - the kind that are both loud and smelly. Sometimes she was so affected, she would throw me on the couch, drop her wool-skirted butt on my face, and let loose. "Pow!" she'd cry in high glee. It was like being buried in marsh-gas fireworks."

This casts my mind to the risk parents put their toddlers in the hands of nannies.

I need not mention accounts of nannies who were caught sexually harassing, molesting toddlers left in their care.

Isn't it said that the formative years of a child is very important? Why are parents of this generation so comfortable leaving their children formative years to nannies?

As a grown up, I still find the characters, habits of those I regularly interact with rub on me. This brings to fore, the saying, "Tell me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are".

Do parents of the present times have this in mind when they employ the service of uneducated nannies to take care of their children?

Amongst other things, I advise parents to consider these attributes before employing the services of a nanny.

>>Ability to read and write.
>>Practice good personal hygiene and;
>>Conduct a medical test to check for infections, disease that are transmitted through body fluids eg HIV, Hepatitis B.

Parents should also ensure that these measures are in place at their children's day care centres.

Let me also add that parents should immunize their children against all vaccinated diseases.

The children are our future, they deserve all the attention and care they crave. Before you initiate the process of parenting, be sure you are ready for it. Don't birth a child you are not ready to nurture with love and care.

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I watched a programme on the television recently. It was called ‘50 ways to kill your mother’ and it made quite interesting viewing.

A son took his elderly mother on adventures of a lifetime in order that she might experience some real thrills in life and not just sitting in the house waiting for death. She was taken dancing in a musical production in Bangkok, catch a crocodile and ride a scary roller coaster in Florida, United States. He did not really want to kill her, you understand. But, it makes a nice title and a great programme.

Similarly, I know you do not want to kill your husband but you may be doing so inadvertently. I will speak to you only about four ways to kill your husband and get away with murder! If that is what you want.

Stress and nagging

Stress can cause sleep disorders, leaving one fatigued and prone to accidents, illness, anxiety, nervousness and irritability, making it difficult to get along with people. It can affect concentration, making someone perform poorly at home or on the job. It can weaken the immune system, making your husband more susceptible to colds and other diseases, possibly even some types of cancer.

The dictionary description of nagging is to annoy by constant scolding, complaining, or urging. Furthermore, nagging is to torment persistently with anxiety or pain. It is another major way in which women cause havoc in the home. It has been noted to be a key contributing factor in many conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, headache, and arthritis.

Another means of fomenting trouble is through sexual starvation. As written by Chukwuneta Oby in recentPUNCH edition, men are frustrated with women because they never seem to want sex. Men blame women that they only talk about love but do not want to prove it by putting out. Therefore, many of the heartbreaks left in the wake of most relationships are due to undue expectations, especially as regards sexual matters.

So if you are causing him untold stress and anxiety, you may be pushing him towards the grave slowly, but surely. As Natalie Goldberg says, stress is a disconnection from the earth. Seriously, stress is something you should avoid in your relationship. The pressure could cause stroke and disconnect your man.

Stroke

Stroke is the acute and dramatic onset of severe headache, weakness of an arm or a leg, problems with speech, blindness, or confusion, which is often caused by interruption of the blood supply to the brain or indeed bleeding into brain tissue. It can be caused by hypertension, which leads to bursting of the blood vessels in the brain. It can also be caused by obstruction of the blood vessels by debris, such as fat and blood clots. The fat in food leads to obesity and clogs up the blood vessels.

So, what are you feeding your husband? Rich food, fatty food, huge plateful and lots of meat? It may be leading to fat, obesity and preparing him for a stroke in the future. The way to the heart of a man is through his stomach, they say. One way to kill him may also be through his fat stomach!

Heart attacks

Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. If the blood flow is blocked, the heart is starved of oxygen and heart cells die. This causes a severe chest pain that takes your breath away, makes you feel faint and can lead to death.

Well, heart attacks can be caused by the same problems that cause strokes. However, a lack of exercise can contribute, especially in big, fat men. Does your husband do any exercise – and I do not mean just horizontally? Does he go for walks, run, jog or even dance? Are you helping him, supporting him and going along with him or are you a hindrance? Do you nag him, telling him he is too old for exercise? What do you have to gain?

Sudden Death Syndrome

Sudden Death Syndrome is defined as a non-violent unexpected death resulting from cardiac arrest or stroke within as little as six hours of previously witnessed normal health. Sudden death syndrome is often caused by sudden heart attack (cardiac arrest) and sudden brain attack (stroke). Both are more likely in patients with hypertension and diabetes. It is often difficult to consider that someone who is apparently fit may be at risk of sudden death. However, some are people who are actually the ‘walking dead’. These are people who are sick but just do not know it or do not care.

Is your husband diabetic or hypertensive? Then, you need to encourage regular exercise, watch his diet and ensure he takes his medications as prescribed. Also, encourage him to go for clinic reviews and medical examinations yearly or more often if recommended by the doctor. This is the least you can do to prevent stroke, heart attacks and sudden death in your family.

By the way, October is Stroke Awareness Month, so if you enjoyed this article, please support stroke action, Nigeria in any way you can. Share the article, engage with friends, family and call us for other ways you can help our advocacy, especially with donations. Call Florence on 0818 999 9902 or email me today!

NB: Not everyone in a white coat is a doctor: Ask for a real doctor!

Written by: Dr. Biodun Ogungbo

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