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Drug Abuse And The Nigerian youths

A drug refers to a substance that could bring about a change in the biological function through its chemical actions (Okoye, 2001). It is also considered as a substance that modifies perceptions, cognition, mood, behaviour and general body functions (Balogun, 2006). They could thus, be considered as chemical modifiers of the living tissues that could bring about physiological and behavioural changes (Nnachi, 2007) Drug abuse is a major public health problem all over the world (UNODC) (2005). The use and abuse of drugs by adolescents have become one of the most disturbing health related phenomena in Nigeria and other parts of the world (NDLEA; 1997).Several school going adolescents experience mental health programme, either temporarily or for a long period of time. Some become insane, maladjusted to school situations and eventually drop out of school. According to

Child Birth: Why women now prefer Caesarean Section

The Caesarean Section (CS) option in child delivery is becoming popular among Nigerian women, a survey by our correspondents reveals. Respondents told NAN in the survey across some South West states and Kwara that the increasing popularity of the procedure was hinged on factors ranging from medical reasons to social considerations as well as unethical motive to make profit. Dr Ijarotimi Omotade, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, said CS could be justified whenever it was deemed that the life of the mother or foetus could be in jeopardy if vaginal delivery was allowed. Omotade, however, said the CS rate was on the increase worldwide and remains a cause for concern considering the risks associated with the procedure. According to her, the risks include but not limited to maternal death, bleeding, dangerous clot formation in blood vessels, infection and anaesthetic complicatio

A morning charge by Bishop Paul Francis Lanier

Oh servant of the Lord… I dare you to sit in the corner of that dark room, and for just a moment look through your tears and recall that hallowed memory when He Called your name. You trembled at Heaven's audacity, and yet, you never stood so tall. Yes, that cherished thing is marred by time and abrasions of battle. You thought to abandon it, but your eyes could see nothing else. Can you smell it? It carries the faint aroma of oil that has been smeared upon you time and again from Heaven's Hand. You love that smell. It soothes your soul in fretful nights. Does anything feel so precious as those brittle pages of His Word on your fingers? Is there any euphoria as great as knowing you have heard Him speak to your heart? Even your wounds are sermons He Preaches through you. Your failures could not chase Him from your side. ..... Rejection and disappointment only magnify His faithfulness to you. Oooh, how blessed you are. How Blessed, how Bles

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