Staff Profile

Osheke Okere
Mr. Osheke Okere

Position: Lecturer I

Department: Biochemistry

Email: okereshekins@binghamuni.edu.ng

Biography

 I am a biochemistry lecturer and researcher. I have been teaching biochemistry courses in Bingham university since 2008. I have also served the university in different capacity as acting Hod,departmental exams officer,SIWES coordinator,executive of the Academic Staff Forum, Executive of Bingham university multipurpose cooperative and have served in different committees.

Qualifications
SN Name Institution Year Obtained
1 B.Sc. Biochemistry University of Ibadan 1992
2 M.Tech. Biochemistry (Toxicology) Federal University of Technology, Yola 2006
3 P.G.D.E National Teachers Institute, Kaduna 2007
4 Ph.D. Biochemistry Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Ongoing
Publications
SN Name Type Status
1 Okoli, B.j And Okere O.s. (2010): Antimicrobial Activity Of The Phytochemical Constituents Of Chrysophyllum Albidum G.don_Holl. (African Star Apple) Plant . Journal Of Research In National Development (Jorind),8 (1). (Issn: 1596-8308) Journal Article
2 Okere O.s., Okoli, B.j, Adegoke, O .J, Adeyemo, S.o And (2010) .Phytochemical Constitutents And Hypoglycemic Property Of The Cola Acuminata Seed On Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. International Journal Of Chemical Sciences, 3(1):250-256. (Issn: 2006-3350) Journal Article
3 Okere O.s., Okoli, B.j, Adegoke, O .J, Adeyemo, S.o And (2010) .Phytochemicokere O.s, Okoli, B.j, And Adeyemo.s.o.(2010). The Antiplasmodial Activity Of Buchholzia Coriacea. Journal Of Medical And Applied Biosciences, 2(1):21-29. Www.cenresin.org Journal Article
4 Okere O.s, Okoli B.j., Nduka, G.o  And Adeyemo, S.o. (2010). Phytochemical Analysis And Antimicrobial Activity Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa Plant (Zobo Plant). International Journal Of Natural And Applied Science, 2: 92-99. (Issn: 2141-8748) Journal Article
5 Okere O.s, Okoli, B.j. , Jummai, A.t And Adeyemo, S.o. (2010). Nutritional Values And Anti-Hyperglycaemic Properties Of Crude Extracts Of Coconut Oil And Water In Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. International Journal Of Natural And Applied Science, 2: 32-42. (Issn: 2141-8748) Journal Article
6 Okere O.s, Adejo, G.o And Okoli, B.j. (2011). Hepatoprotective Properties Of Crude Water And Oil Extracts Of Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) In Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Tunisian Journal Of Medical Plants And Natural Product 5:32-38. (Issn: 1737-8907) Journal Article
7 Okere O. S And Adejo,G.o (2012). Nutritional Values And Anti-Hyperglycemic Properties Of Crude Extracts Of Coconut Oil And Water In Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. Tunis.j.med.plants Nat.prod.2012; 8(2):17-24 Journal Article
8 Meraiyebu A.b, Akintayo C.o, Uzoechi A.c And Okere O.s. (2012); The Effects Of Orally Administered Monosodium Glutamate (Msg)On Blood Thrombocyte, Blood Coagulation And Bleeding In Rats. Iosr Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences,Vol.4(1):4-8 Journal Article
9 Okoyomoh.k, Okere O.s, Olowoniyi O.d And Adejo G.o (2013), Antioxidant And Antidiabetic Properties Of Eleucine Coracana (L.) Gearnt. (Finger Millet) Seed Coat Matter In Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rat Asj International Journal Of Advances In Herbal And Alternative Medicine (Ijaham)Vol. 1(1) 07 December, 2013, Pp. 01 – 09 Www.academiascholarlyjournals.org/Ijaham/Index.htm Journal Article
10 Okere O.s, Okoli B.j And Adeyemo S.o. (2013), Hypoglycaemic Potential Of Python Reguis Fat. Research Journal In Engineering And Applied Sciences 2(3) 192-198 ©Emerging Academy Resources (2013) (Issn: 2276-8467) Www.emergingresource.org Journal Article
11 Olaniyan O.t, Meraiyebu A.b, Arogbonla A, Dare .B.j, Okere,O.s And Shafe M.o (2013), Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Garlic (Allium Sativum) On Blood Parameters In Adult Wistar Rats (Rattus Novergicus) International Journal Of Pharmaceutical Science Invention Issn (Online): 2319 – 6718, Issn (Print): 2319 – 670X Www.ijpsi.orgvolume 2 Issue 3||March 2013|| Pp.42 – 45 Journal Article
12 Meraiyebu A.b, Olaniyan O.t, Anjorin Y.d, Shekins.o, Dare B.j And Shafe M.o (2013), Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Onion (Allium Cepa) On Blood Parameters In Adult Wistar Rats (Rattus Novergicus) Iosr Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (Iosr - Jpbs) E-Issn: 2278 – 3008. Volume 5, Issue 4 (Mar. – April. 2013), Pp71 – 74 Www.iosrjournals.org Journal Article
13 Okere O.s, Adams M.d, Ifeonu S.c, Abioye J.o.k, Abdullahi D.k And Adebayo O.f (2014), Toxicological Evaluation Of Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Calotropis Procera(Ait) R.br. On Selected Biochemical Parameters In Rats. The Journal Of Toxicology And Health. Photon 105:456 – 463 Https:sites Google.com/Site/Photon Foundationorganization/Home/Thejournal – Of – Toxicology – And – Health. Isjn:2294 – 7439. Journal Article
14 Okere O.s, Anyanwu G.o, Nmadu P.m And Olowoniyi D.o (2014): Anti – Venom Activity Of Mucuna Pruriens Leaves Extract Against Cobra Snake (Maja Hannah) Venom. International Journal Of Biochemistry Research And Review 4(6): 470 – 480. Science Domain International Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
15 Okere O.s, Okoli B.j, Adams M.d And Adeyemo S.o (2014): Physicochemical, Trace Metal Analysis And Fatty Acid Profile Of Python Regius Fat. British Biotechnology Journal. 4(10): 1064 – 1076. Issn 2231 – 2927 Sciencedomain International Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
16 Okere O.s , Iliemene U.d, Tese T, Mubarak L And Olowoniyi D.o (2014): Proximate Analysis, Phytochemical Screening And Anti-Trypanocidal Potentials Of Bulchozia Coriacea In Trypanosoma Brucei – Brucei Infected Mice Iosr Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (Iosr - Jpbs) E – Issn: 2278 –3008, P – Issn: 2378 – 7676. Volume 9, Issue 4 Ver. Ii, Pp 69 – 77. Www.iosrjournals.org Journal Article
17 Okere O.s, Iliemene U.d, Mubarak L,Olowoniyi D.o And Nmadu P.m (2014): Proximate Analysis, Phytochemical Screening And Antiplasmodial Potentials Of Mucuna Puriens Leaves In Plasmodium Falciparum Infected Mice. Iosr Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (Iosr – Jpbs). E – Issn: 2278 – 3008, P – Issn: 2319 – 7676. Volume 9, Issue 4 Ver., Pp78 – 84. Www.iosrjournals.org Journal Article
18 Okere O.s, Sangodele J.o, Adams M.d, Anyanwu G.o And Ifeonu S.c. (2014): Effect Of Ethanolic Extract Of Olea Europea Leaves On Plasmodium Falciparum Infected Mice International Journal Of Biomedical Research Issn: 0976 – 9633 (On – Line) Journal Do1: 10. 7439/Ijbr Coden: Ijbrfa Journal Article
19 Meraiyebu A.b , Olaniyan O., Abiola O, Seriki A.s And Okere O.s. (2014): The Role Of Coconut Oil On Pentylenetrazole Induced Convulsion In Rats: An Electroencephalogram Study. Artist Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research $(7): 861 – 869, Science Domain International Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
20 Okere O.s, Sangodele J.o, Ogunwole E, Adams M.d And Shafe M.o (2014): Antiplasmodial Activity Of Aqueous Leaf Extract Of Cymbopogom Citratrus Against Plasmodium Falciparum Infected Rats. American Journal Of Biomedical And Life Sciences 2(3): 60 – 64 (Http:||Www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/J/Ajbls) Doi: 10. 11648/J.ajbls. 20140203, 12 Issn: 2330 – 8818 (Print): Issn: 2330 – 880X (Online) Journal Article
21 Okere O.s, Sangodele J.o, Adams M.d, Ogunwole E And Shafe M.o (2014): Antibacterial And Antifungal Activity Of Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Allium Sativum On Selected Pathogenic Strains. International Journal Of Tropical Disease And Health 4(11): 1146 – 1152, 2014 Issn: 2278 – 1005 Science Domain International Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
22 Okere Osheke Shekins And Iliemene Uju Dorathy (2014). Anti-Diarrhoea Property Of Crude -Aqueous Leave Extract Of Red Apple Psidium Guajava In Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhoea In Rats. British Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research. 4(24):2694-2701. Issn 2231-2919. Science Domain International. Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
23 Iliemene U.d, Okere O.s, Eze E.d And Liman M.l(2014).Phytochemical Constituents And Antidiabetic Property Of Cola Nitida Seeds On Alloxan-Induced Diabetes Mellitus In Rats. British Journal Of Pharmacy Research.4(23) Pp2631-2641.Issn 2231-2919. Sciencedomain International. Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
24 Okere O.s, Okoli B.j, Adams M.d And Adeyemo S.o. (2014). Physicochemical, Trace Metal Analysis And Fatty Acid Profile Of Python Regius Fat .British Biotechnology Journal 4(10):1064-1076. Issn:2231-2927. Sciencedomain International. Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
25 Okere O.s And Iliemene U.d. (2014):Anti-Diarrhoea Property Of Crude Aqueous Leave Extract Of Red Apple Psidium Guajava In Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhoea In Rats. British Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research.(4)24:2694-2701. Issn 2231-2919. Sciencedomain International. Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
26 Okere O.s, Adams M.d, Ejike U.d, Ogunwole E, And Eze D.e . (2014). Hypoglyceamic Potentials Of Frog Oil In Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. American Journal Of Bioscience. 2(4):115-121(Http://Www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/J/Ajbio) Doi:10.11648/J.ajbio.201402.12 Journal Article
27 Osheke Shekins Okere, Samuel Omolabi Adeyemo, Moses Dele Adams, Joshua Omoniyi Kolawole Abioye (2015). Anti-Dysentery Effect Of Milled Fermented Maize (“Ogi”) In Escherichia Coli Infected Albino Rats. International Journal Of Biochemistry. Photon. 197 (2015) 455-460. Https://Sites.google.com/Site/Photonfoundationorganization/Home/International-Journal-Of-Biochemistry. Isjn: 4438-5728: Impact Index: 4.52. Journal Article
28 Okere Osheke Shekins, Janet Olayemi Sangodele, Oluwatosin Grace Tade, Olabisi T. Obafemi And John Adeolu Falode (2015). Anti-Diarrhoea Potential And Acute Toxicity Studies Of Methanolic Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina And Cymbopogon Citrates Against Castor Oil Induced Diarrhea Model In Rats. International Journal Of Biochemistry Research & Review (2015) 6(2): 46-52, Ijbcrr.2015.036 Issn: 2231-086X. Journal Article
29 Okere Osheke Shekins, Janet Olayemi Sangodele, Oluwatosin Grace Tade, Olabisi T. Obafemi And John Adeolu Falode (2015). Anti-Diarrhoea Potential And Acute Toxicity Studies Of Methanolic Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina And Cymbopogon Citrates Against Castor Oil Induced Diarrhea Model In Rats. International Journal Of Biochemistry Research & Review (2015) 6(2): 46-52, Ijbcrr.2015.036 Issn: 2231-086X. Journal Article
30 Okere Osheke Shekins, Moses Dele Adams And Danjuma Kassim Abdullahi (2015). Chemopreventive And Hepatoprotective Properties Of Garcinia Kola Seeds In Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats. European Journal Of Biotechnology And Bioscience. Vol.3 Issue 4:40-48. Www.biosciencejournals.com Issn:2321-9122 Impact Factor 3.742. Journal Article
31 Okere O.s, Abioye J.o.k And Adamu T.j (2016): Comparative Effects Of Aqueous And Methanol Extracts Of Buccholzia Coriacea Seeds On Carrageenan-Induced Inflammation In Rats. European Journal Of Biotechnology And Biosciences. Online Issn:2321-9122. Impact Factor: Rjif 5.44 Www.biosciencejournals.com. 4(5):01-08 Journal Article
32 Okere O.s, Ejike U.d, Mubarak B.l And Paul J (2016): Phytochemical Screening Of Tobacco(Nicotania Tabacum ) And Its Effects On Some Haematological Parameters And Histopathology Of Liver And Brain In Male Rats. International Journal Of Biochemistry Research And Review.14(4):1-9,Article No.ijbcrr.29645. Issn:2231-086X,Nlm Id:101654445. . Sciencedomain International. Www.sciencedomain.org Journal Article
33 Okere Osheke Shekins, Moses Dele Adams,Florence David Tarfa And Eze Ejike Daniel (2017): Biochemical And Histological Changes Kidney And Heart Of Male Rats Following Oral Administration Of Aqueous And Methanolic Extracts Of Cannabis Sativa Leaves. European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceautical Sciences. Vol.4 Issue 11. 59-67 Issn 2349-8870. Sjif Impact Factor 4.382. Http://Www.ejbps.com Journal Article
34 Moses Dele Adams, Okere Osheke Shekins, Florence David Tarfa And Eze Ejike Daniel(2017): Toxicological Evaluation Of Aqueous And Methanolic Leaf Extract Of Cannabis Sativa In Liver And Brain Of Male Rats. European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceatical Sciences. Vol.4 Issue 8. 972-983 Issn 2349-8870. Sjif Impact Factor 4.382. Http://Www.ejbps.com Journal Article
Research Interests
  • Medicinal Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  • Toxicology