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       Nigerian English                                                                  Ijeoma Sorochi Okorie In Nigeria, the usage of English Language by majority of its citizens (second language speakers) has  gi ven birth to a different       variation of English language commonly termed �Nigerian English (NE)�. Although some Nigerian speakers of the  English        language are engrossed with learning the rules of grammar, are unaware of the rules of use in English. English speaking is      not just encompassed in knowing the rules of grammar or formation of meaningful expressions that are mutually intelligible in our nation, but rather, the acquiring of the Standard English (SBE). Being more concerned about the rules of usage and usin...

FCT BOOK DRIVE FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED CHILDREN it's World Book and Copyright Day Tomorrow 23rd April, we would love for children in the Internally displaced camps to get their hands on free books and writing materials which is where you can come in. You can join us on Thursday, 28th April 2016 Venue: Karamajiji,Abuja Time: 10:00am To donate or sponsor contact (+234) 08188560912 , 08028209367 , 08067251727, 08186232102

Do you want to: -Build skills on using business module to solve social problems? -Identify ways to implement transnational youth initiatives and strategic partnerships? - Discover the sustainable social value of entrepreneurship? -Foster synergies between young people to adopt concrete practices? -Know  the legal framework of Social entrepreneurship in Africa? Find out more on how to solve, start, scale up and sustain your enterprises at the Youth workshop on Social Entrepreneurship  "Solve - Start - Sustain" Registration Link  http://goo.gl/forms/oQclgfljbK Sign up Now! Please Share!

10 Common Health Concerns among Teens    By  Dr Uche  Anyanwagu The teenage period is a very delicate period that marks the transition between being a child and adulthood (10-19). This period poses a great social and health challenge. It involves experimentation and risk taking. Here, the teen biologically transforms to an adult but is unable to assume the roles of the adult. Also, peer influences and indulgence in certain harmful practices like teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, violence bullying, delinquency, etc. are so common during this period and so, it requires much attention and care. What are the common health challenges? What should teens know and what should they do to prevent or reduce the effect of all these? 1.        Bad Breath (Halithosis): This is caused by odor producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. When you don�t brush and floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in your mouth and between you...

DIABETES IN CHILDREN: CAUSES AND SOLUTION   By Nwanaga Chinedu Diabetes is a complex group of disease with a variety of causes. Children with diabetes have high blood glucose, also called high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. It is a disorder of metabolism, the digestive tracts breaks down carbohydrates sugars and starches found in many foods into glucose, a form of sugar that enters the blood stream. Diabetes develops when the body doesn�t make enough insulin or is not able to use insulin effectively, or both. Insulin is made in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. Diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin due to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. In type 1 diabetes -an autoimmune disease -the body�s immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells. Normally, the immune system protects the body from infection by identifying and destroying bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful foreign substances. But in autoimmune diseases, th...