#EndSARS: Nigeria Engulfed By Protests Against Police Brutality

 What started as a protest against a police unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has sparked new level of consciousness among Nigerians.

The protests against the unit became popular after a video surfaced online depicting officers of the police harassing a young man in Delta state.

The protest that begun in Lagos State has since spread across different cities in the world with the demands of the protesters exceeding the calls to end police brutality.

Few days after the protests started, Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced that the SARS unit has been scrapped. He thereafter announced the floating of the Special Weapon and Tactics Team (SWAT) to replace SARS.

This however did not sit well with many of the protesters who saw the development as barely a change of name.

Politics: The Class of 2018 Final Exam

By Pereira Oluwabimpe Miracle
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The National Diploma two student of Nigerian Institute of Journalism are writing their final papers today and are excited about the signing out as a great student of this prestigious Institution.

They are fully prepare for their final paper and very quiet to avoid problems with the supervisor, the course they are writing is Online Journalism by Mr Quasim Akinreti.

Nij Reporters Wish them the best in flying colors and to bring back what they have learnt in this great institution to the society and stand out.

Education: Class of 2018 In NIJ

ADETOKUNBO OMOLARA

“A graduate is a graduate, be it ND, HND, Bs.C, and so on!” - Gov. Boluwatife Opaniran.

The class governor of the National Diploma 2A  has in the early hours of today 23rd of June, sent words of encouragement to the class platform as they mark today as their last and finial semester in school.

“I believe in everyone; in our abilities, in our capacities, in our intelligence, and I am encouraging us that the world needs the best from us, we can move mountains, deposit positively to our generation and make the entirety of the earth a better place via our individuals' contribution.We are the best version of ourselves, however, it is my pleading that we work on our character as well as our integrity, because the ultitude a man gets to is not solely determinant on charisma and efficiency but the character to preserve the great potentials we possess.

A graduate is a graduate, be it ND, HND, Bs.C, and so on! What matters most is that a cap is added, and the world expects the best beyond our qualifications or what our certificates carries. I enjoin everyone to put his/her best into this one year internship. This is the period to learn new thing, acquire rare skills, bridge the gap between the town and the gown and so much more.... 

 

Therefore, personally, I expect the best from everyone, as I am not exonerated from this also. To those putting a stop at this point, I wish you well in your future endeavours; to those furthering to other institutions of learning, I challenge you to make it known you passed through the fire of Nigerian Institute of Journalism; and to those coming back, I believe we can correct the errors of the past and make the best out of our return”.

However, the Higher Diploma 2 students started their week by warming themselves  with different dress codes as planned by their social directors. Graduating students are expected to wear white which represents and distinguished them from other students as they sign out of the institute.

BENEFITS OF EGG

 

JOAN YAKUBU

They Offer Complete Protein.

One egg has 6 grams of the stuff, with all nine "essential" amino acids, the building blocks of protein. That's important because those are the ones your body can't make by itself. The egg white holds about half that protein and only a small portion of the fat and cholesterol.

They're Nutrient Dense

That means eggs have more nutrients -- vitamins, minerals, amino acids -- per calorie than most other foods. Have an egg and you'll get: High-quality protein, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Multiple antioxidants, which help keep your cells healthy

They Help Your Good Cholesterol

This "good" cholesterol, called HDL, seems to go up in people who have three or more eggs a day. Of course, LDL, the "bad" type, goes up, too. But the individual pieces of each get bigger. That makes it harder for the bad stuff to hurt you and easier for the good stuff to clear it away.

They Can Lower Your Triglycerides

Your doctor tests you for these along with HDL and LDL. Lower triglycerides are better for your health. Eating eggs, especially those enriched with certain fatty acids (like omega-3s), seems to bring down your levels.

They Can Lower Your Odds of a Stroke

Though studies vary, it appears that a daily egg might lower your risk. In a recent Chinese study, people who had about one a day were almost 30% less likely to die from hemorrhagic stroke than those who had none.

They Help With Portion Control

At about 70 calories per egg, you know exactly what you are getting. And they travel easy, too. Hard boil a couple and stick 'em in your cooler. Add a salad or a couple of slices of bread and you've got a quick, healthy lunch.

They're Affordable

At 20 cents a serving, you can't beat it for a high-quality protein that won't break the bank. Add a slice of whole-grain toast, some avocado, and a little hot sauce, and you have a meal fit for a king at a pauper's price. And you don't have to worry about sugar or carbs because eggs don't have either.

They're Heart Healthy

Surprised? It's true. Overall, people who eat more of them don't seem to raise their chances of heart disease. Even people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes were just as heart healthy after a high-egg diet designed for weight loss. In a recent Chinese study, people who ate about an egg a day were almost 20% less likely than non-egg eaters to develop heart disease.

They Help Your Eyes

Doctors know that the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin help keep you from getting eye diseases like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Green, leafy vegetables like spinach and kale have them, too. But eggs are a better source. That's because the fat they have makes it easier for your body to use the nutrients.

 

MORINGA: ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, SAYS EXPERT

 

JOAN YAKUBU

Some experts have called on all tiers of government in Nigeria to pay more attention to alternative and herbal medicine in order to boost healthcare delivery.

They made the call in Ibadan at a lecture organised by the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The lecture was held in commemoration of the 2018 Sustainable Gastronomy Day.

Wikipedia defines gastronomy as the study of the relationship between food and culture, art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetising food,  the cooking styles of particular regions and the science of good eating.

The UN General Assembly had on Dec. 21, 2016 adopted June 18  as  Sustainable Gastronomy Day.

The decision acknowledged gastronomy as a cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world.

Dr Akintunde Ayeni, President of Yemkem Group and Guest Lecturer at the event, said Nigeria was endowed with lots of natural medicines.

Ayeni in his  lecture entitled,  “Nature and Human Health”, said that natural medicines have   capacity to cure many serious and life threatening ailments which have defied interventions by orthodox medicine.

He listed social psychiatry, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy and other psychosomatic diseases as some of the ailments which natural medicines have the capacity of curing.

“Our governments should prioritise development of herbal medicine through keeping inventory and documentation of medicinal plants and herbs.

“They should establish local botanical gardens, potent regulatory body for traditional medicine practice and set up testing laboratories with adequate facilities to ensure quality control in herbal production,’’ Ayeni said.

Ayeni said that herbal medicine practitioners across the country had  ensured tremendous improvement on packaging strategies.

He said they had also evolved measures aimed at addressing the fears on measurability, dosage, preparation, documentation, preservation, potency and determination of side effects of traditional medical care.

“I want to assure the public that over 70 per cent shortcomings have been rectified while the remaining 30 per cent is receiving required attention,” he said

Also speaking, Taiye Ayorinde, the Baale of Ekotedo in Ibadan,  urged Nigerians  to take advantage of the efficacy of traditional medicine if they desired to live long.

 

Ayorinde, who was the Chairman of the occasion, said he was rescued from blindness through the application of herbs after spending his first three years on earth with visual impairment.

Earlier, Mr Adewunmi Faniran, the Oyo State NUJ Chairman, said that alternative medicine had the potential to heal many illnesses ravaging the country and its people.

He said the economy would also get a boost if adequate attention was  given to  traditional medicine.

UNICEF WANTS INVESTMENT IN FRIENDLY POLICIES

 

 

UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged countries to invest in family-friendly policies that support early childhood development.

Mohamed Fall, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, made the call in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He emphasised that such investment should include paid paternity and maternity leave, free pre-primary education and paid breastfeeding breaks.

He added that “implementing national family-friendly policies that support early childhood development, including paid paternity leave, the government can provide parents the time, resources and information to take care of their children’’.

Quoting recent analysis conducted by UNICEF, Fall noted that two in three children below the age of one lived in countries where fathers were not entitled to a ‘single day’ of paid paternity leave by law.

He identified the new analysis as part of the organisation’s “Super Dads” campaign aimed at breaking barriers that prevented fathers from playing active role in their young children’s development.

The UNICEF representative explained that the campaign focused on the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for healthy development of children’s brain. He specifically noted that about 90 million children lived in such countries where their fathers were not entitled to such pays.

According to him, positive and meaningful interaction with mothers and fathers from the very beginning helps to shape children’s brain and development for life, making them healthier, happier and increases their ability to learn. He noted that “evidence suggests that when there is bond between fathers and their babies from the beginning of life, they are more likely to play active roles in the children’s development.

“Research also suggests that when children positively interact with their fathers, they have better psychological health, self-esteem and life-satisfaction in the long-term.

“A total of 92 countries, including Nigeria and India which have high infant population do not have national policies in place that ensure new fathers get adequate paid time off with their newborn babies.

“In comparison, countries with high infant populations, including: Brazil and Democratic Republic of the Congo have national paid paternity leave policies albeit offering relatively short-term entitlements.

“The government’s recent commitment to extend maternity leave from 12 to 16 weeks indicates that the momentum for family-friendly policies in Nigeria is growing.

Fall said, “Investments in the provision of support services to caregivers, as well as quality pre-primary education and good nutrition for children are investments in healthy and productive future for Nigerian generations,’’.

 

FAT FOODS VS. FIT FOODS, LIVING HEALTHY

Healthy living is a key to long life.

Popcorn Is a Perfect Healthy Snack

Low-fat popcorn is crunchy, delicious, and a source of whole grain fiber. Plus, you can enjoy a large, filling portion! Look for popcorn made with "94% Fat Free Butter" or air-popped popcorn.

Potato chips are high in fat and it's hard to eat just a few -- all that you get in a 1-ounce serving. If you love chips, go for the baked ones and watch your portion size.

One Bowl for Your Fiber Needs

For a nourishing start to your day, choose a whole-grain bran cereal packed with fiber, such as bran flakes. Add fruit and low-fat milk for the most nutritious beginning. Granola may be natural but it's often high in fat. Use granola sparingly or as a topper on low-fat yogurt.

Shave the Fat, Not the Flavor

Choose sorbets, sherbets, light ice creams, or frozen yogurts for a fraction of the fat and calories. Thanks to a new special churning technology, these frozen treats taste like rich and creamy premium ice cream. A ½ cup dessert can fit into everyone's diet.

Skip High-Fat Pizza Toppings

Enjoy thin-crust frozen pizza Margarita style, or with grilled chicken or veggies. By passing on the sausage, pepperoni, and extra cheese, you'll slash the fat, sodium, and calories in this favorite food. Limit your portion to two slices (of a 12-inch pizza) and add a filling side salad to complete the meal.

Go for Real Juice

100% fruit juices are naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants. In fact, they're the next best thing to eating whole fruit. "Fruit juice drinks," however, are usually packed with sugar and empty calories.

Snack on Healthy Hummus

Hummus is a gratifying combination of nutrition when paired with fresh veggies like baby carrots or baked pita chips. Made from chick peas, hummus is a good source of iron, vitamin C, protein, and fiber. So enjoy the pleasing taste of hummus and skip the cheese dip that can lead to diet sabotage.

Frozen Meals Can Be Healthy, Too!

Look for frozen meals that feature lean protein, plenty of vegetables, whole grains, and a low-fat or simple sauce. Avoid fried frozen food, or creamy casseroles. Frozen meals that are baked, grilled, steamed, or sautéed are healthier and lower in calories.

 

Spaghetti – A Healthy Favorite

Try the new whole-wheat pasta blends. Even the kids will like it if you top the spaghetti with your favorite tomato sauce. Voila! You’ve turned a childhood favorite into a high-fiber and nutrient-rich dish. Macaroni and cheese may be an old-standby, but its low in fiber and loaded with fat and calories.

Fat-Free Frozen Shrimp & Prawns

Shrimp are a tastier and healthier alternative to breaded fish sticks. You can buy them already cooked and shelled. Eat them cold with cocktail sauce; grill them, or sauté with veggies in a stir-fry.

Source: MedicineNet.com