By Patrick C Ezie Since the beginning of time and as long as man has existed, things have existed, which have the ability to kill man, not just from the adverse threats from harsh weather, starvation, flood, and wild animals which plagued the early man but from a unique kind of organism too small to be visualized by the human eyes, organisms which with the progress of scientific development, will become identified as microbes and the harmful categories of these microbes further identified and termed pathogens (a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease). These organisms are present all around us and have the ubiquitous nature of sometimes surviving and thriving in the air, water, soil, and even in the human body where a continuous battle ranges daily between the body defenses and these pathogens. The result of these microscopic confrontations are a change in the normal functions of…
Ten Things You Should Talk To Your Teenage Daughter About
Growing up with several aunts, I had my fair share of questions. My mum was super busy, so I was lucky to be surrounded by these great ladies who helped me through many awkward moments. Every teenage girl has a few questions brewing in her mind. It could be about body changes during puberty, intimacy, peer pressure, pimples, fashion, homework or boys. There is no clear-cut answers to some of the questions that may arise; however, we encourage parents and guardians to have enough information to help their ward through these moments. This will also help you raise a well balanced teenager. Kaz Cooke is an Australian author, cartoonist, and broadcaster, who has written several bestselling advice books for girls and women. In this edition, we are poised to learn from her wealth of experience as she reveals essential information you should give your daughter to help you both survive.…
Pediatric Obesity – Could it really be hereditary?
Boma Benjy Iwuoha
I spent some part of my last holiday visiting the home of my childhood friend – Aijay, who is a paediatrician and a mother of three. We relived old memories, remembering the “good old – stress-free days”, and our crazy childhood.
Finding a Suitable Position in a Fast-paced World
It is no longer news that the advent of digitalization has brought about a rapid change in economic and socio-political activities of world nations. It is also a fact that there has been an intensive push among women to assume positions of leadership in different spheres of influence. Shattering glass ceilings has not been an easy task; however, as women press for progress in the achievement of gender equality globally, the objective to not only have a quota system, but seize suitable leadership positions from which their voices can be heard has become paramount. A study conducted by the World Economic Forum found women in 63 out of 142 nations had served as the head of state or government in the 50 years leading up to 2014. As at February 2018, only a handful of women make the list of world leaders. Those women include H.E. Angela Merkel, the Chancellor…
Philanthropy ─ the Billionaire’s Mindset
A lifetime of investing in the lives of others is a better way of living an impactful life, each year we discover lists of individuals with a peculiar mindset recognized and celebrated across nations for their charitable works. Rohini Nilekani is an Indian philanthropist, who has consistently been recognized for her continued efforts in filling up vacuums in her society. Rohini carries the billionaire’s mindset which is filled with spreading her wealth to others in a bid to build a society that she can be proud of. Her philanthropy investments cut across different areas of human needs including; health care, food, sanitation, microfinance, and education, to mention a few. Little wonder she has consistently been listed on the Forbes Asia’s list for “Heroes of Philanthropy” over the past fifteen years. The irony of life that explains how people often think that wealth as a final destination to achievement is they…
Why does Africa not have a Michelin Star –
By: Abigail Mbuzi
Guide Michelin, as they are known in French, are a series of guidebooks that have been published by the French tire company, Michelin, for more than a century. The guide is the oldest European hotel and restaurant reference guide, which awards Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments. The acquisition or loss of a star can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant.
Each Time She Runs for Office – this is what she’s up against
Author: Meghan Werft Gender Bias. Child care. “Old Boys Clubs.” These are just some of the patriarchal roadblocks women face to entering the male-dominated field of politics. There are over 500,000 elected government positions in the US. For those to be equally represented between genders, experts estimate it could take anywhere between 100-500 years. Women hold 19.6% of elected seats in the US Congress, and 20% in the Senate according to a study from Rutgers University Center for American Women and Politics. This number increases to 24% for state legislator positions but is still nowhere near gender parity. Meanwhile, women are six times more likely than men to report being responsible for managing household chores, and a whopping 15 times more likely to report bearing the brunt of managing care for children, according to a study from Pew Research Center. The City of New York University found that men were…