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THE STORY OF KURUNMI a must read

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The story of Kurunmi is one that draws tears from the eyes of people who feel pity for a man who stood firm for tradition.  There was a time in the history of Yoruba where the heir to the throne is killed whenever the king dies. This tradition came about because it was discovered that a lot of princes killed their fathers so they could ascend the throne and become king instead.  It was believed that if the heirs were killed alongside their fathers, kings would live longer on the throne.  During this period, Alaafin Atiba was the paramount ruler of the Oyo empire, and he appointed Kurunmi, the son of Esiele as the Aare-ona-Kakanfo ( the generalissimo of the whole Yoruba warriors).  As it was with tradition, a king and an Aare-ona-Kakanfo cannot stay in the same town because their wield similar powers, so Kurunmi was assigned to Ijaiye, where he was given the power to lord over.  One day, Alaafin Atiba summoned the kings and lords of the neighboring to...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ALL TO KNOW

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a   condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse. Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school. Most cases are diagnosed when children are under 12 years old, but sometimes it's diagnosed later in childhood. Sometimes ADHD was not recognised when someone was a child, and they are diagnosed later as an adult. The symptoms of ADHD usually improve with age, but many adults who were diagnosed with the condition at a young age continue to experience problems. People with ADHD may also have additional problems, such as sleep and anxiety disorders. Getting help Many children go through phases where they're restless or inattentive. This is often completely normal and does not necessarily mean they have ADHD. But you should di...