scholarly journals Prey Availability or Electivity in the Diet of some Amphibians from Olinlin- Uzea, Esan North East, Edo State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
S. O. Ogoanah ◽  
M. E. Enomongale
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Niche Breadth ◽  
Prey Availability ◽  
Niche Overlap ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Electivity Index ◽  
North East ◽  
Rich Diversity ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Prey Items

The diet of four species of frogs, Hoplobatrachus occipitalis, Ptychadena bibroni, Amietophrynus maculatus and Leptopelis sp. from Olinlin -Uzea, Esan North East Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria was studied between July and November 2014. Specimens were stomach-flushed and a total of 166 prey items from 13 prey categories recorded. Hoplobatrachus occipitalis had the highest niche breadth (6.04) indicating a rich diversity of prey while Leptopelis sp. an arboreal frog had the least (2.67). Hoplobatrachus occipitalis and P. bibroni had a niche overlap of 0.79 indicating a common use of the microhabitat while no overlap was recorded between Leptopelis sp. and Amietophrynus maculatus and P. bibroni. The low electivity indices observed in Hoplobatrachus occipitalis, Ptychadena bibroni, and Amietophrynus maculatus is an indication that feeding was based more on the availability of prey rather than preference. Although a high electivity index was recorded for Leptopelis sp, it is most likely due to its restricted microhabitat and the corresponding available prey. Caution should, however, be employed with electivity indices as results could be affected by inadequate sampling.

Palm Kernel Marketing in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 69-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.A Okere ◽  
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C.N. Nwawe ◽  
I.O. Uwubanmwen ◽  
I.D. Garba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Palm Kernel ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
North East ◽  
Edo State

scholarly journals Female Education in Nigeria: A Key to Development in ESAN North East Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ebhomienlen, T. O. ◽  
Aitufe V. O
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sex Discrimination ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Female Education ◽  
North East ◽  
The Social ◽  
Phenomenological Methodology ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Status Of Women

This essay portrays Female Education in Nigeria as a key to Development in Esan North East Local Government Area, Edo State. The need to break the barrier of sex discrimination at the crucial time that Nigeria needs all round development is more appealing. The female folks are supposed to be co – pilots of the wheel of progress. It is evident in Esan North East Local Government Area that the traditional view of women has not drastically changed. Most women are still into petty business, like trading, farming, menial fashion making, hair making and so on. The new wind of change that is blowing in some parts of Nigeria has not sufficiently reflected in the area of this study. This study therefore, aims at encouraging females themselves and their parents to change their past view on education and respond positively on female education campaign initiates. To achieve the objectives of this essay the researcher adopts the historical, analytical and phenomenological methodology. It discovers that the training of girls/ women will enhance the social, political and economic status of women themselves and the society at large and this will form the bedrock for holistic development.

scholarly journals SEXUAL ABUSE OF THE GIRL CHILD IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OVIA NORTH - EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Imasuen Kennedy ◽  
Florence Ikponmwen Iyamu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Mean Deviation ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
North East ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The incessant abuse of the female students by their male counterparts including teachers has reached an alarming rate. This has led to many of them dropping out of school either as a result of unwanted pregnancy or psychological trauma.  This study examined the prevalence of sexual abuse of the girl child in public senior secondary school in Ovia North - East Local Government, Edo State. Survey design was used for the study. Three hundred and sixty students from 12 public schools in Ovia North - East Local Government Area of Edo State formed the sample. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the students. Ranking and descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation and mean deviation were used to analyze the data. The result showed that intimate fondling ranked first among the types of abuse the girl child was subjected to. It also revealed that thegirl child was more abused than their male counterpart. It was recommended, among other things, that offenders should be punished in accordance with the law so as to reduce cases of sexual abuse. In addition, counseling units should be provided in each school that will address issues of sexual abuse.

scholarly journals MICROBIAL ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT ON UTEKON RIVER IN OVIA NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

2021 ◽  
pp. e325
Author(s):  
HARRISON IYARE ◽  
Oluwagbenga Ogunbiyi ◽  
OSAZUWA UGIAGBE ◽  
ALAKE OMORINOLA
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Industrial Effluent ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Aquatic Life ◽  
North East ◽  
Microbial Analysis ◽  
Edo State

The microbial analysis of industrial effluent on Utekon River in Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State was investigated in this study. The study assesses the extent of pollution of the water due to discharged effluent from the industries in the area. The bacteriological analysis of water samples collected from five different stations (A-E) revealed the presence of bacteria genera such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella sp and Streptococcus sp. The most widely distributed bacteria was Escherichia coli indicating faecal pollution of the river. The total bacteria count was observed to range from 12× 103 – 83 × 103 cfu/ml. The highest bacteria count 83 × 103 cfu/ml was recorded in sample B1 obtained from station 2, which was the point of discharge of effluent. The total coliform count was observed to range from 12 – 79. Antibiotic susceptibility testing revealed that the most resistant and susceptible bacteria isolates were Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The most susceptible bacteria isolate was Streptococcus sp. Due to negative impact of the effluent discharge in Utekon River it will be necessary if policies are provided to ensure proper treatment of waste effluent before discharge into the river in other to preserve the safety of the river and conservation of the aquatic life. Thus helping the sustainability of the aquatic life of the river and preventing hazardous threat this polluted river may pose to human health who consume this aquatic life.

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