The Kaduna State commissioner of education, Andrew Nok, is dead. He was 55.
Details of his death is still sketchy but a source at Kaduna government house said the commissioner’s death was sudden.
Mr. Nok, a professor of Biochemistry, has won many national and international awards.
In 2010, he won Nigeria’s highest academic honour, the Nigerian National Order of Merit, NNOM, in the science category.
His work on the discovery of the gene responsible for sleeping sickness won the NLNG Science Prize in 2009.
He was the 2013 winner of the Alexander von Humboldt prize for science.
The 1983 Biochemistry graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, was born at Nok village in Jaba local government of Kaduna state on January 11, 1962.
He taught at his alma mater until his appointment as commissioner in July, 2015.
may his soul rest in peace

Cysts are abscesses under the skin that frequently form behind the ears, neck or back. Generally, they are safe, but are unsightly and can be very uncomfortable when they become infected.
They sometimes go away alone, but many people treat them by themselves or have them removed through surgery. Nevertheless, there are more natural and painless methods to eliminate and/or prevent the appearance of cysts.

1-Keep affected area clean
A simple but effective way of preventing the appearance of cysts is the cleanliness and hygiene of areas where they can be formed (mainly behind the ears, back or neck). Avoid using products that are too greasy for the skin. If a cyst appears, use antibacterial soap.

2-A good immune system
A strong immune system prevents the emergence of all kinds of diseases or infections. To have a good immune system you need to adopt a healthy diet, exercise regularly and have a healthy lifestyle.

3-The heat
Put a bottle of hot water or a hot water bottle on a cyst to reduce inflammation. Heat promotes blood flow and accelerates the healing process.

4-Aloe Vera
The Aloe Vera plant is already well known for its therapeutic properties. It also relieves pain and soothes inflammation. Apply a little gel or cream on the cyst, preferably directly after the heat treatment.

5-A healthy lifestyle
We can never say enough: a healthy lifestyle favours the defences of your skin and your body. Fresh air and exercise reduces stress and helps you stay healthy.

6-Avoid refined sugar
Processed foods and unhealthy diets are not only bad for the line. They also make your skin oily. Oil accumulation may cause blockage of the pores. This creates an ideal environment for the formation of cysts.

7-Sleeping
Your immune system, the last barrier against cysts, strengthens and regenerates itself while you sleep. Try to sleep 7 to 8 hours per night. Your body will thank you and your stress level will be greatly diminished.

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