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10 other options to DNA in discovering biological identity of your children

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There are alternative methods to DNA for discovering biological identity:   1. Protein Profiling: Analyzing protein profiles in tissues or bodily fluids can provide information about an individual’s identity. Techniques like mass spectrometry can be used for protein analysis.     2. Iris Recognition: Iris patterns are unique to each person. Iris recognition systems can be used for biometric identification.     3. Fingerprint Analysis: Fingerprints are distinct to each individual and have long been used for identification purposes.   4. Dental Records: Dental records, including dental X-rays and bite…

THE FIRST NUPE MATHEMATICS BOOK WITH NUMERALS, WRITTEN IN NIGERIA

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Author:- Adamu Idris Manarakis Country:- Nigeria Language:- Nupe State:- Niger State LG:- Bida Publication Date:- 2018. Titled:- Enyabagi Nupe (Nupe Maths) Rank:- The 1st Nigeria Indigenous book with numerals studied in West Africa by her native speakers; Nupe Enyabagi Nupe means; “Nupe Mathematics. ” It is the first Nigeria Indigenous Language book written with numerals and studied in West Africa by her native speakers; Nupe. The book was formally written by Prof (hon) Adamu Idris Manarakis, Nupe Indigenous Writer, and the Founder of ILLEC. Also, he established the first Indigenous…

THE FIRST ILLEC NOVEL WRITTEN IN NUPE; “Egun a da Eti Eguntso.”

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Author:- Adamu Idris Manarakis Country:- Nigeria Language:- Nupe State:- Niger State Date:- 2017.   Egun a da Eti Eguntso is pronounced in Nupe while it’s Literary meaning is; “Cheat returns to the plotter” is a Novel of stories written in Nupe Language by Prof (hon) Adamu Idris Manarakis niw, at the age of 29 years. He wrote the book a year after he established a Nupe Language Learning Centre in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Adamu Idris Manarakis is one of the pioneers of Nupe Language crusaders in 21st Century, he…

Emir Awwal Ibrahim: The Erroneously Rejected Corner Stone By Ibrahim Musa

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It all started on the demise of Alhaji Ibrahim Dodo Musa, the 7th Emir of Zazzau-Suleja from Abu-ja Ruling House. Many dignitaries thronged into Suleja for condolences among whom was Late Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi one time Civilian Governor of the old Kano State. After condoling the relevant people, he proceeded to the home of Late Shu’aibu Barde who was the then Galadiman Zazzau-Suleja and Chairman of the King Makers. Interestingly, he was a Teacher to Malam Muhammadu Awwal Ibrahim, Dallatun Zazzau-Suleja then. The regards and respect that he never…

TEACH YOURSELF COUNTING IN NUPE (wu mini o enyaba be Nupe), By Adamu Idris Manarakis, niw

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Enyaba Nupe Nupe Arithmetic, Enyabagi Nupe Nupe Mathematics, Enyabaloye Nupe Nupe Further Mathematics   Bicikinkpezhi tsutswa nya Enyaba Nupe – Nupe Forms Of Counting System.   1. Egikagizhi Numbers, 2. Dangugizhi Numerals, 3. Yekosa Junction, 4. Didin Guba Minus two, 5. Be First increase, 6. Tu Second increase.   Nupe І, ц, Ш, Ԑ, Π, Ә, Γ, ᴕ, ρ, ІѲ, Arabic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ІІ, Іц, ІШ, ІԐ, ІΠ, ІӘ, ІΓ, Іᴕ, Іρ, цѲ. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,…

Child Abuse: Addressing the plight of domestic helps

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There are laws enacted to protect the Nigerian child from various forms of abuses, yet many underage house helps still find themselves dehumanised.   An underage house help is a child, male or female, who works in the employer’s household, performing duties such as cleaning, cooking, babysitting, and other chores.   Many of them can be easily spotted due to their poor state of clothing, nutrition and sometimes, presence of injuries on their bodies.   A lot of them suffer some form of physical, psychological and or sexual abuse by…

NUPE ALPHABETS By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

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GBAGBERE NUPE – NUPE ORTHOGRAPHY   Titi Gbagbere Nupe – Types of Orthography 1. Egiminkazhi Letters 2. Dzatsazhi Vowel 3. Labagizhi Consonants 4. Lasozhi Articles   NUPE DE EGIMINKA ESHI BE GUNNI I [Nupe has 24 letters]   Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Yy Zz   EGIMINKAGI ZHI = SMALL LETTERS a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p r s t u v w…

Hurting and lonely hearts, by Funke Egbemode

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Efe and Dayo dated for three years and we all thought they were headed for the altar. The introduction ceremony had already taken place and we were already picking out colours of the day, at least in our heads. Then out of the blue, things fell apart. Dayo dumped her in the meanest way. He took her money, her pride and her love and jetted out to Canada with another woman. After three years of romance and scented candles. Efe tried to be strong, putting a fake smile on, like…

NAMES OF SICKNESSES & CLINICS IN NUPE LANGUAGE.

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BATANZHI / CIGUNZHI SICKNESSES 1. Gbyangbyanyakun Epilepsy 2. Kpyalyagi Convulsion 3. Gigbere kagun Immunization 4. Batan Sanmana Diabetes 5. Batan-Etsu Lassa fever 6. Batan-Esan Ebola 7. Esun kanta Heart attack 8. Ezogi/Cegun Kidney/kidney failure 9. Wowogi /gyadingi HIV 10. Wowoko /gyadinko AIDs 11. Egwa / shisha Cancer 12. Etisan Headache​ 13. Nyagbantan Chest pain 14. Ekpa Cough 15. Ecinto Catarrh 16. Gbakotan Stomachache 17. Wukansanagi Rheumatism 18. Egwa-sogi Weak-low 19. Eyeboci Blindness 20. Etizhe Insane 21. Egbo Ulcer 22. Bale/Korikori/eshiko Measel 23. Lanpo Chicken pox 24. Kanalami Monkey pox 25.…

NUPE ORTHOGRAPHY ORIGINATED BY BISHOP SAMUEL AJAYI CROWTHER IN 1864.

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(This is my COE Minna first lecture of second semester, with 100 Level Students). Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther authored a NUPE BOOK in 1864. He came to Nupe land in 1860 after writing in Yoruba and Igbo languages. He arrived at Etsu Saba’s palace where he informed Etsu Nupe of his English Language teaching mission. It is axiomatic that our Emirs or Kings are highly accomodating. Etsu Saba accepted and accommodated him but ordered him to go eastward of Nupe land to settle therein. The Bishop, appreciating the hostage, settled…