Milieu infotainment: THE GOOD OLD DAYS

Milieu infotainment: THE GOOD OLD DAYS: There was a time when 10 naira could sustain a person for a day. Peace(whether black or white) A time when the educational sector w...

THE GOOD OLD DAYS

There was a time when 10 naira could sustain a person for a day.

Peace(whether black or white)

A time when the educational sector was important and our graduates could show proof of what they had learnt while in school.

A time when agriculture was the pride of our economy.

A time when our culture was cherished.

A time when we were all proud to be Nigerians.

A time when everyone could sleep witj their two eyes closed.

A time when parents never abandoned their children even when the economy is sour.

A time when teachers did not do on strike.

A time when the rich gave the needy.

A time when food was cheap.

A time when children could play in the rain without getting flushed away by flood.

A time when everyone was at peace with themselves and government.

A time when people were honest with themselves.

A time when children could sit around the fire and hear the folktale of their forefathers being told to them by their parents.

A time when one could stay out late without encountering any danger.

But all of these are now things of the past. Even the Bible told us that in the end time, there shall be a lot of agony and troubles.

Why is it that it is now that men fancy each other(homosexuals) or ladies find pleasure in themselves (lesbians)? Everything that is happening in this world is contrary to how God wants it to be.

God made the rich so that they can help the needy, but what do we see? The rich wants to covet everything without caring about others.

We can make it if we want to

God established government so that they its citizens, but what is happening today? The leaders are siphoning money, thereby making it impossible for them to embark on life-changing projects that will be of immense benefit to the citizens.

God instituted ministry. But today, it has become a form of business where fake ministers thrive on.

God instituted family so that the family can n be the bedrock of every society. But today our children are immoral,disrespectful, disobedient, truculent and supercilious.

I am not saying there is a perfect or best moment but in all circumstances, we should make the best use of it. Even in this trying times,we should try our best not to compromise our faith and always try to get the lesson out of every story.

WHEN WILL CHANGE BE EFFECTIVE?

In my long-divided heart, there is a need to obey the rules of the world and play their games but I am restricted because of the fact that the games are not the type that goes with a credit.

The society opposes such games as well as the government but how am i supposed to survive in this corrupt-filled country?

Where people have to wait on long-queues before they can get anything (pensioners)

Where people forge certificates to get jobs

Where square pegs are placed in round holes due to connection

Where politicians win election through rigging

Where contractors are paid to do a project but end up siphoning the money

Where public school children are not as privileged as their counterparts in private schools who have amenities and class ratio at their disposal

Where graduates are denied employment and some of them go into the games of the world

Where mothers can not reap the fruit of their labour

Where the media carries out the adage that says"He who pays the piper dictates the tune"

Where friends turn against you or betray you all in the name of money

Where youths with ideas get discouraged as a result of the downturn experienced in the country

Where the rich keeps getting rich and the poor goes beyond the abyss

Where the poor is discouraged and gives up on life

Where rich men cannot support or help the needy

Where the poor man is denied a say in the society

Where democracy is just a term in politics

Where we always look up to the whites to imitate their lifestyle

Where the whites dump their unnecessary goods and we rush at them like rats who have seen the "heavenly cheese"

Where we cannot boast of our own local production (Aba made)

Where the country is dependent on oil, shutting doors to other mineral resources that will be useful to the economy if harnessed

Where we disrespect elders as a form of being like the whites

Where we change our normal black skin to suit that of the whites (and end up getting ugly)

Where decisions that are made are not the type that will benefit generations to come

Where all serious issues are swept under the carpet until they re-appear (boko-haram, fuel subsidy)

Where your money determines where you live (rich-V/I or Abuja, poor- mushin/ajegunle)

Where your money determine what you eat (rich-french fries, poor-garri)

Where you live in abject darkness even after paying the electricity bill

Where 99.9% percent of the population are impatient on roads thereby causing long line of traffic jam

Where the president spends 13 million on only cutleries

Where a President has to sneak into his own country

Where a President's wife can not make a simple sentence without committing a blunder

Where little children learn to hawk with their mothers

Where music now becomes everyone's career including actors/actresses

Where nudity is a common part of our home movies

Where culture and tourism is a thing of the past as people cannot identify with their place of origin

Where people do not respect the national symbols such as I.D Card, Currency, National Anthem, etc.

Where the government makes a promise and fails to fulfill it

Where teachers and lecturers go on strike without considering the effect on future leaders

Where leaders train their children abroad with public funds

Where the minimum wage can not even take care of an average Nigerian talk less of a family

Where people marry for money and not for love

Where celebrities and public figures boast of a happy marriage which most times ends up in a divorce

Where most of the societal vices are carried out by public figures 

Where some vices are generally accepted by the society (pre-marital sex, which also leads to loss of virginity and then they say "Virginity is the lack of opportunity" and its no news if a girl of 12 gets pregnant. Divorce is now generally accepted in contrast to what is practiced culturally. Cyber fraud has now become jobs to a number of people. Social workers as they call them are no longer ashamed to talk about their profession)

Where people have the boldness to say "I sold my soul to the devil"

Where moral values are only important in story-telling other than reality.

Even though all these are happening, I still owe allegiance to the mother who gave me a roof over my head and that is Nigeria. I believe that there are people as optimistic as I am. Let us all try to do good and other people will follow suit. WE CAN DO IT. ONE LOVE. ONE NIGERIA

PHOTO EXHIBITION BY PCPJ GRADUATING STUDENTS BY: NKEM MADICHIE

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Ikem honoured to launch the photo exhibition

Provost of NIJ, Dr. Mrs Elizabeth Ikem launching the photo exhibition

 Graduating students of the PCPJ class of NIJ, on Wednesday held a photo exhibition at the hall of the institute.

  The event which was open to all students was graced by Provost of the Institute, Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Nkem and the registrar of the institute.

  Dr.Elizabeth, while giving her welcome address, advised students who are talented in the to seize the opportunity and make good use of their gifts and talents to attain the optimum level in the field of their interest.

  She therefore concluded by advising and admonishing all the students of the institute, especially those who have full interest in photo journalism to develop their interest and diligently works towards achieving the best in life.

NIJ STUDENTS CELEBRATE CULTURE BY: NKEM MADICHIE

Students during the presentation

Students of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, undoubtedly now understand the true meaning of culture.

  This was expressed by the presentation of diverse cultures on Thursday at the hall of the institute. The presentation was made as a result of the inclusion of the course “African Communication System “to the curriculum.

  Speaking with one of the students who presented, Deborah Ofoesuwa, African Communication System is essential for youths to the tenets of their culture too.

  Therefore, African Communication System as a course should not be included in the tertiary curriculum alone but must be included at the primary and secondary school level also to make young people of nowadays understand their culture to the fullest and never forget they are representatives of their culture anywhere they find themselves.

                                              Benefits Of Banana

Banana is amongst the most versatile and most widely eaten fruits in the world today. It is very good for health, is easily digestible and packs a lot of energy within itself, in the form of natural sugars. It is one of the most popular snacks, especially those had after a workout. The reason is that it is quite filling, gets quickly released into the bloodstream, in the form of energy, and does not contain fats. The nutrients present in bananas help a person in fighting a number of ailments and keep him in good health. Read on further to get a complete idea about the nutritional value of banana and the nutrition benefits of eating the fruit.

Nutritional Value of Banana

Banana has been known to comprise of the following nutrients: 

• Potassium
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Fibers
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B, especially Folate
• Some amount of Iron, Zinc and Folic Acid
• Calories (per 100 g) - 90 to 93 

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Bananas 

• The fiber content present in banana helps in lowering cholesterol level in the body.
• Banana helps in soothing an upset stomach and is also beneficial for those suffering from diarrhea.
• Bananas have been found to provide immediate relief to those having a hangover.
• Bananas is said to help in alleviation of problems associated with premenstrual symptoms.
• A milkshake of fresh bananas, non-fat frozen yogurt and honey is said to ease headache and hydrate the body.
• The vitamins and minerals present in a banana make it a good post-exercise snack.
• The potassium content in banana regulates blood chemistry (particularly Ph) and prevents it from becoming too acidic.
• The magnesium content of a banana helps a person in recovering from fatigue.
• Bananas have also been associated with brain stimulation. 

Banana has been found to have positive effects in relation to the following ailments: 

• Anemia
• Blood Pressure
• Bowel Problems
• Constipation
• Depression
• Heart Problems
• Morning Sickness
• Nervous Disorders
• Stress
• Ulcers

www.dailyfitness.center.com 

ANALYSIS OF A WEBSITE (UNILAG)

A website can be said to be the condiments that make up a particular organization, i.e in lay man's terms. A potential customer does not need to meet with the manufacturer before getting or purchasing anything. Therefore, a website serves as a means of communication between the organization and the customers. Some organizations use their website as customer care centres where customers can give suggestions, lay complaints as well as commend the organization.
In this context, the website which will be analyzed is that of the University of Lagos. Every detail seen on the website is what will be analyzed.
The University of Lagos is a federal university owned by the federal government of Nigeria.
The website of the university of Lagos can be said to be a standard one as it has moving pictures displaying students who are showing interest to study.
At the top of the homepage is the logo of the university which has the slogan "indeed and in truth" which made use of two colors which include green and blue. The next prevailing feature is the series of information which include "home", "about us", "communities", "Publications", "News", "Academics", "contacts" and "network policy".
HOME: The home page is divided into three columns. On the first column, there are options like "Facilities and Units" (showing the different faculties that are available),"Management" (showing those that are involved in the running and administration of the university), and "Administration" (showing the different departments that make up the university). The latest news are also contained in this first column.
ABOUT US: This section shows the history of the university also explaining the economic,physical and expansion growth.
COMMUNITIES: This talks about the academic planning unit which is aimed at providing a conducive place for students.
PUBLICATIONS: This shows the publications e.g projects done by students in each faculty.
NEWS: This page is filled with news that concerns the university.
ACADEMICS: This shows the faculties available and the year that they were established as well as the Deans.
CONTACTS: This shows the different ways to communicate and send correspondence to the university.
NETWORK POLICY: This has to do with LAN's present in the university.
Having analyzed all these, there are some few criticisms that needs to be done.

• The website did not make provision for the "Search" icon which allows a viewer to check for information that are not readily available on the homepage.
• Aesthetics: This has to done with colors. There are no uniform colors which does not allow for continuity.

www.unilag.edu.ng