The International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) has committed to the WHO initiative to target and eliminate industrially produced trans fat from the global food supply by 2023. It is noted that trans fat intake is responsible for over 500,000 deaths from coronary heart disease each year globally. The Director General of WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a meeting with the representatives of IFBA and other chief executive officers from several of the 12 companies comprising the alliance, on May 2, 2019 discussed the need to take immediate action in eliminating industrial trans fats, and reduce salt, sugar and…
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Liverpool produced one of the most stunning comebacks in Champions League history to beat Barcelona 4-0 and progress to the final for the second consecutive year on Tuesday as stand-in striker Divock Origi and substitute Georginio Wijnaldum both scored twice. Liverpool went into the match at Anfield trailing 3-0 from the first leg and deprived of injured star attacking duo Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino. However, Origi, making a rare start, and substitute Wijnaldum both netted twice as Barca for the second season in succession surrendered a three-goal first-leg lead to exit the Champions League. “With any other team I…
The West African solar energy company Daystar Power has partnered with Trine a Swedish investment platform to finance solar power systems in West Africa. Both companies initiated their partnership by opening a round of debt investments for a total of EUR 500,000 for Daystar Power’s latest captive power installations for commercial customers in Togo and Senegal. This partnership opens up investments in Daystar Power’s solar power installations, previously limited to large-scale investors, to the wider public. The financing round would allow individuals and companies to invest in Daystar Power’s projects with a minimum investment amount of EUR 25. In an…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has partnered with Seplat Petroleum Nigeria Limited in order to boost domestic gas supply in Nigeria. The gas supply is set to increase by about 300 million standard cubic (MSCF) daily through the Asa North/Ohaji South (ANOH) Gas Processing Company. While inaugurating the company last week in Abuja, the General Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru said that this new development, Nigeria would be able to bridge the projected shortfall in domestic gas supply. He noted that NNPC was fully committed to the initiative and would do whatever possible to keep the dream alive and ensure…
The president of the United States of America, Donald Trump has announced plans to hike the tariff imposed on $200bn of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% on Friday, a move which would escalate a trade war between China and the US. Trump announced the move on Twitter, complaining that negotiations between the two countries were proceeding too slowly. The move will affect more than 5,000 products made by Chinese farms and factories, from fresh and frozen food to chemicals, textiles, metal work, building materials, electronics and consumer goods. The US president also threatened to impose tariffs on all Chinese…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that Meghan gave birth at 5:26 a.m. — hours before the palace announced that she was in labor. The newborn boy weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. While giving a public statement, Prince Harry said, ‘We have a very healthy boy. Mother and baby are doing incredibly well. It has been the most amazing experience I could have ever possibly imagined. ‘How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. I’m absolutely thrilled and…
Braces can benefit your health and enhance your appearance. It can be a valuable investment for any individual with misaligned teeth because they can help improve oral health and create a better appearance. Do I need braces? You may need braces if: You lost your baby teeth too early in life, and your adult teeth did not come in for a while. This may have impacted the way your adult teeth developed. Your teeth look crooked or crowded. Your jaw makes sounds or shifts in place. This could indicate a developmental issue with your jaw and/or teeth. You are constantly…
A Russian airplane carrying 78 people on Sunday made an emergency landing and burst into flames just after takeoff from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, killing 40 of its passengers and a crew member. Two children are among the dead. The jet had 73 passengers and five crew. According to reports, the plane had landed on fire, but sources quoted by Russian news agency Interfax said the jet caught fire after a very bumpy landing. The aircraft landed with full fuel tanks because the crew lost contact with air traffic controllers and decided it was too dangerous to dump fuel over Moscow,…
Binge eating is a serious problem many people face. Today we’ll talk about how to stop overeating, as well as hunger hormones, snacks, and fitness to curb your appetite. Hunger hormones and appetite Hormones control many processes in our body, including appetite. Leptin, “the hormone of energy expenditure”, is found in the fat tissue and is responsible for hunger reduction. It signals the brain that the body has enough nutrients and fats. The more fat tissue you have, the more leptin is released. Since it is produced while you are sleeping, the lack of sleep lowers the level of leptin.…
Soda Soft drinks, especially those containing soda is very popular and sold in the market because many people like soda. But drink it too often and even almost any time will be able to kill you sooner or later. Chemical preservatives, calories and added sugars contained in them should not be underestimated because all of that is the source of all diseases that will come into your body, such as diabetes, stroke and heart attack. The combination of Watermelon and Meat In the food, you will often hear that watermelon is a fruit of “cool,” while the flesh (take the…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted CAN’s stand and their comparison between the case of Zaynab Aliyu and Leah Sharibu. Its founder, Professor Ishaq Akintola made the opinion known through a press release issued on Friday 3rd May, 2019. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) two days ago compared Zaynab Aliyu who was released by the Saudi Arabia authorities to Leah Sharibu who is still in Boko Haram captivity. Zaynab was arrested in Saudi Arabia after illicit drugs were found in her luggage. CAN used the comparison to demand equal treatment of citizens in captivity by the Federal Government.…
It is no longer news that the average Nigerian faces difficulty in being able to survive on a daily basis in the country as a result of the presence of various forms of hardship. These hardships could be majorly attributed to the lack of increasing private sector partnership in the national economy. Dr. Amaechi Anakwue, a broadcast journalist, political economist and anchor of Focus Nigeria on African Independent Television (AIT) and Political Platform on Raypower Nigeria extensively discussed regulatory agencies being the fourth arm of government in the country in his book titled: “The Politics of Economic Regulation in Nigeria”.…
Drake made history at the Billboard Music Awards as he won 12 of the 17 awards he was nominated for, including Top Artist of the year. His wins last night have brought him to an all time high of 27 billboard awards, the highest of any artist and has propelled him to surpass Taylor Swift who previously held the title with 23 billboard awards. While accepting one of his awards, he gave a special thanks to his mother. I just want to thank my mom for her relentless effort in my life,” he said. “I want to thank my mom…
A lot of us are familiar with stretch marks on breasts, or striae gravidarum, because most women have them. A lot of us want to find ways to prevent, fade, and make those stubborn stretch marks disappear. Here are some common causes of stretch marks on breasts: Pregnancy Pregnancy may be one of the most common reasons why women develop red stretch marks on their breasts and bellies. About two months into a pregnancy, a woman’s breasts will begin to grow because of the increased female sex hormones in the body. Causing some tenderness, the breasts will begin to prepare…
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday launched the new buses under the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) with free service on five routes, assuring that the development would redefine public transportation and make the State globally competitive. Specifically, the free service was launched across five routes, including Berger to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Berger to Oshodi, Oshodi to TBS, Ikeja to Alausa and Ikeja to Oshodi to commemorate the Workers Days, after which normal service is to start on May 2, 2019. Each of the buses have six exits, First Aid Box, dedicated USB port for charging phones, free Wi-fi and…
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Nigerian workers on the event of this year’s Workers Day. In a goodwill message, the former vice President eulogized the various labour unions in Nigeria for being dependable watchdogs that serve the interest of the Nigerian people. He added that the workers unions in Nigeria have been a critical partner in the economic development of the country. “Over the years, the various labour unions in Nigeria have played pivotal intermediary role between the government and the people and the most recent of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a statement that Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy. Director General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that early childhood is a period of rapid development and a time when family lifestyle patterns can be adapted to boost health gains and achieving health for all means doing what is best for health right from the beginning of people’s lives. The new guidelines on…
History has been made as Halima Aden becomes the first Muslim model to appear in Sports Illustrated magazine wearing a hijab and burkini. A burkini is a type of swimwear that covers the whole body except for the face, hands and feet, with the design intended to respect Islamic traditions of modest dress. Halima, who is a Somali-American model born in a Kenyan refugee camp reportedly returned to her birth country for the historic photoshoot. When asked what it meant to her, Aden said, “I keep thinking back to six-year-old me who, in this same country, was in a refugee…
Everybody loves fast food; in fact, more fast food joints are emerging everyday on every corner. They offer a wide range of comfort food and of course, you don’t have to cook when you can just order a takeout or go get it yourself. It’s faster right? Relieves stress and it’s oh so yummy! But did you know, fast food ingredients often include a lot of salt, sugar, and processed chemicals, which have been linked to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Fast food is any food that is prepared and served quickly for immediate…
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist group, has allegedly claimed responsibility for the bombings that took place in Sri Lanka. However, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected the extremist group’s ideology of revenge. This was stated in a press release signed on Monday 29th April, 2019. Recall that during the Easter holidays; more than 321 people were killed in the multiple bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. In the statement, the Founder and Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola said these, “For the umpteenth time, we reiterate our condemnation of terrorism and all forms…
Genital piercing is an extravagant way to express personal style and enhance sexual pleasure. However, we recommend that you consider all the pros and cons before making the final decision. Piercing isn’t just limited to one kind, there are a lot more such as Princess Albertina piercing, outer labia piercing, clitoris piercing, Triangle piercing, Princess Diana piercing, vertical clitoral hood piercing,inner labia piercing, outer labia piercing, etcetera. How to get a genital piercing A hole is made using a needle, and a piece of jewelry is attached to the genitals by threading it through the hole. Genital piercings should always…
The Inspector-General of Police Pujith Jayasundara, has resigned over failures that led to the deadly Easter bomb attacks. This is coming after the country’s top defense ministry official, defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando resigned on Thursday. The country’s president Maithripala Sirisena announced the news today, after 253 people were killed during eight explosions near hotels and churches near the capital Colombo. According to him, “The IGP has resigned. He has sent his resignation to the acting defence secretary. I’ll nominate a new IGP soon.” Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando resigned on Thursday, taking responsibility for what the government earlier termed “a…
Our number one love doctor in the country Joroolumofin has dropped yet another one. This time, he comes for the runs girls forming motivational speakers on social media. As for me, I’m here to pack the pieces of the table he has broken. Here is what Joro had to say; Do your Runs Girl work in peace. Please stop this Motivator/ Motivational speaker act to these young girls idolize and follow you. You’re recruiting runs girls like you directly and indirectly. These assertions, ‘I worked so hard, God did it for me, Look at God, anybody can make it, I’m…
A large hoard of cash has been found at the home of Sudan’s ousted president Omar al-Bashir and he is now being investigated for money laundering. According to reports gathered, suitcases loaded with more than $351,000, €6m ($6.7m; £5.2m) and five billion Sudanese pounds ($105m) were found at Mr Bashir’s home. The Senior public prosecutor in Sudan, Mutasim Mahmoud in a statement has confirmed that the cash is secure within the vaults of the Bank of Sudan, and charges will be filled against Bashir under the foreign exchange and money laundering law. Omar al-Bashir was kicked out of office in…
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari has expressed her plan to establish a private university which would be called Muhammadu Buhari University. She mentioned this this on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Yola organised by her in collaboration with concern indigenes of Adamawa. The First Lady lamented the challenges facing education and various sectors in the state. She called for active support of the state indigenes in complementing government efforts. “I cannot conclude without suggesting how we can complement the efforts of government in achieving some of its developmental goals. “On this note, I would like to advocate…
Multiple explosions have been reported at two churches and two hotels in Sri Lanka today being Easter Sunday. One of the explosions was a St Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade of the capital, Colombo. Another church in Katuwapitiya, Katana was also hit. According to police report, there were also explosions at the Shangri-La Hotel and Kingsbury Hotel in the capital. Sri Lankan media, citing hospital sources, said at least 150 people have been taken to medical facilities. There has been no confirmed number of deaths.
The Federal Government has fixed the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos This is in response to the call made by DMW rapper, Dremo for the expansion joint in the third mainland bridge to be fixed with immediate effect. Earlier this week,the rapper had taken to his instagram account, stating, “The 3rd mainland bridge is getting weak , this is something we need to fix!! Following his call, a civil engineer with the government, Engineer Abubakar Muhammed responded with photos showing that the joint has been fixed, in the process appreciating Dremo for drawing their attention to the matter.
Singer Adele has parted ways with her husband, Simon Konecki, according to a statement from her representative, Benny Tarantini. Her representatives said, despite separating, the pair were “committed to raising their son together lovingly” and asked for privacy. This is coming after years pf rumours the pair’s marriage was on the rocks and they had started living separate lives. Adele gave birth to her son, Angelo, in 2012. She married Konecki – an investment banker turned charity boss – in 2016 after five years of dating.
Liberian President, George Weah has been forced to work from home after two snakes were found in the building that contains his office. The incidence took place on Thursday. According to Press Secretary Smith Toby, who spoke with the BBC, two black snakes were found in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building housing Weah’s official place of work. “It’s just to make sure that crawling and creeping things get fumigated from the building,” Toby was quoted as saying. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts the office of the President, so it did an internal memo asking the staff to stay…
A Federal Judge has ruled that residents of Flint, Michigan, can proceed with the lawsuits they have filed against the federal government in connection with the city’s water crisis Judge Linda Parker, who serves as a judge for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan said the government is not immune from a lawsuit. “The impact on the health of the nearly 100,000 residents of the City of Flint remains untold,” Judge Parker wrote in Thursday’s opinion and order. “It is anticipated, however, that the injury caused by the lead-contaminated public water supply system will affect the residents for…
