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introduction to microbiology By Eric Azibataram

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Introduction to microbiology    By your youngestmicrobiologist  Eric Azibataram. Student of Federal University of otuoke  Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, which are tiny living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Microbiology is  the scientific study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, encompassing their biology, structure, function, and impact on various aspects of life, health, and the environment .   Microorganisms include  1. Bacteria : Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.  2. Viruses : Small particles that replicate inside the cells of living organisms. virus is  a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, infecting all life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea .   3. Fungi : Org...

scientific importance of bitter leaf by Eric Azibataram

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Bitter leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a plant with numerous traditional medicinal uses, including potential benefits for digestion, inflammation, and overall health.  Description Perennial Bitter leaf is native to the eastern and western parts of Africa where it grows wild along water ways, in grassland and at the edges of forests. It is a shrub or small tree up to 2 - 5m with elliptical green leaves up to 20cm. long. Bitter leaf as the name implies is a bitter plant, whose leaf extracts, stems, and barks are used for culinary, medical, and curative purposes. It likes direct sunlight and water in well-drained soil. Culinary Uses In many African countries the leaves are used as a staple vegetable in soups and stews. Due to its bitterness the leaves are washed several times after which they are dried and used to prepare meat dishes. Fresh Bitter leaf can be squeezed or blended like smoothies and drink as juice, you can boil it and drink as tea or ad...

South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires, forcing mass evacuations by Eric Azibataram

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South Korea is battling one of its worst wildfire seasons in recent history, with over a dozen blazes erupting across the country, claiming four lives, and forcing thousands to evacuate. The government has declared a state of emergency in four regions, citing "extensive damage" caused by the simultaneous wildfires ¹. The fires, which started over the weekend, have burned thousands of hectares of land, with the damage expected to make them the third-largest in the nation's history. More than 3,000 people have been evacuated to shelters, and at least 11 people have been seriously injured ¹. Strong winds, dry weather, and haze are hampering firefighting efforts, with over 6,700 firefighters deployed to battle the wildfires. The government has mobilized all available resources to contain the fires, with nearly two-fifths of the personnel dispatched to Uiseong, one of the worst-affected areas  The economic impact of the wildfires is also a concern, with the tourism...

Rivers State Administrator, Ibas Appoints New SSG, Worika

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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ibas announced that the appointment of Worika takes immediate effect. The administrator emphasized that the decision was made after a careful evaluation of Worika’s credentials, extensive experience, and strong performance throughout a rigorous selection process. “Professor Worika holds a Ph.D. in International Environmental and Comparative Petroleum Law & Policy from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom. He has served in prestigious roles across academia, international organizations, and government advisory capacities,” the statement read. Ibas further stated that Worika’s appointment aligns with the administration’s commitment to leveraging the immense human capital of the Rivers people to foster peace, stability, and security in the state. In a related development, Ibas also announ...