Afrikalogy

Monkeypox has been causing panic across Nigeria since the first suspected case of the viral disease was reported in Bayelsa State last we ek. It has since spread to six other states. These are Rivers, Ekiti, Akwa-Ibom, Lagos, Ogun and Cross River The Executive Officer of the National Centre for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu, confirmed that 31 cases had been recorded in the seven states. Following reports of the spread of the disease, the House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, to appear before it to explain measures being taken to curb the spread. In the absence of specific form of treatment or vaccine, PREMIUM TIMES has compiled some of the things people need to know to prevent the spread of the disease. Monkeypox can be transmitted through contact with body fluids or respiratory droplet of an infected animal, and being bitten by an animal infected by the disease. Seven Tips 1. Avoid contact with squirrels, rats and

The black nightshade leaves ae used important ingredients in several medicines. It is a valuable cardiac tonic. It corrects disordered processes of nutrition by which the organism ingests, digests, absordes, transports, utilises and excrets food substances, and restores the normal function to the system. It also reduces excitement, pain and irritation. Some of the disorder that can be cured includes: dropsy, fevers, stomach disorders, asthma Dropsy: The plant is beneficial in the treatment of dropsy. It increases the secretion  and discharge of urine. Either it can be used as decoction or as a vegetable in the treatment of this disease. An extract of the leaves and stem, in doses of 6 to 8ml can also be taken. Fevers: Black Nghtshade leaves are also useful in fevers. A syrup of the vegetable can be given as a cooling drink. To induce copious perspiration, a hot infusion of 0.75 to 1,25 decigrams, of dried leaves can be used. The fruits of the plants can also be given wth

Ìbàdàn (Ìlú Ẹ ̀ bá-Ọ ̀ dàn) aka Ile Oluyole, Ilu Ogunmola Meaning: "Between the forest and plains" Ibadan - Running splash of gold and rust flung among seven hills, like broken china in the sun - J.P Clark. Location of Ibadan in Nigeria Ibadan, surrounded by seven hills, is located in south-western Nigeria. It is the capital of Oyo State, and is reputed to be the third largest indigenous city in Nigeria after Kano and Lagos respectively. It is populated dominantly by the Yorubas. It was founded in the 18th Century. According to local historians, before the existence of Ibadan, Oyo kingdom, a then very powerful kingdom governed a lion share of Yorubaland. Hence, Ibadan was born when, Lagelu, the Jagun (Chief of War) of the Oyo empire left the Oyo Kingdom with some of his best warriors from Oyo town, Ogbomoso and Ilesa, to found their military outpost to prevent attack on Oyo kingdom from surrounding towns such as Ijebu, Egba and Ado warriors and thei