Nigeria’s brightest act Wizkid continues to prove that he can conquer the world as he wins Best International Act: Africa, at the 2017 edition of the Black Entertainment Television, BET, Award.
The “Come Closer” crooner beat his Nigerian counterparts Tekno, Mr Eazi, Davido, and other African artistes like AKA (South Africa), BABES WODUMO (South Africa), NASTY C (South Africa) STONEBWOY (Ghana) to grab the honour.
This honour will make Wizkid the first African artiste to win the Best International Act: Africa twice. He first won the award in 2012.
Wizkid was billed to perform at the BET Awards weekend for the BET Experience.
The music star will release his sophomore album in July, precisely on the 14th. The long-awaited album is titled “Sounds From The Other Side”, SFTOS, the project will have a good number of international features.
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Babalola Falemi, known in music circles as Sauce Kid and Sinzu, was sentenced last week to two years in federal prison after stealing $15,388 during a visit last summer to the Treasure Valley.
Falemi obtained stolen bank card numbers and identifying information for their owners. He then encoded the account numbers onto blank plastic cards.
After using an automated system to change account PINs, he was able to withdraw cash from bank ATMS and buy merchandise from stores between July 23 and 26.
All of the losses took place at Boise ATMs owned by Idaho Central Credit Union and at Albertsons stores in Meridian, court documents alleged.
Police arrested Falemi at the Boise Airport as he was about to board a flight. He was caught with a card encoding device and most than $6,000 in cash.
Falemi was initially charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, 8 counts each of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, and possession of 15 or more fraudulent bank cards.
He pleaded guilty to one of the counts of aggravated identity theft. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors dismissed the other counts. Senior U.S. District Judge, Edward J. Lodge, also placed him on one year of supervised release after his prison term.
Babalola Falemi, known in music circles as Sauce Kid and Sinzu, was sentenced last week to two years in federal prison after stealing $15,38...
For decades, mainstream medicine has had little to offer pain sufferers other than dangerous and addictive drugs. But there may be light at the end of this tunnel…
You may have seen a post by my colleague Dr. Mark Wiley last week that shared the good news that doctors are finally admitting what’s really best for back pain, and it’s not their dangerous meds.
This news opens up a wide swath of alternative treatments to people who suffer from chronic pain — like arthritis or back pain or any other painful chronic inflammatory condition — including tried and true natural solution that some broad-minded health practitioners have used for years… some even centuries.
Consider the power of healing plants, for example. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine could provide thousands of exotic medicinal plant cures to ease any number painful conditions.
But, as it turns out, you can also rely on simple culinary herbs for their potent anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that are likely in your kitchen right now…
Most culinary herbs — the kind you can regularly and easily use when you prepare meals — contain high levels of polyphenols that exert a range of powerful health benefits. Let’s look at some of them more closely…
#1: SAGE
Sage contains compounds that influence our gut bacteria and directly decrease proinflammatory molecules, while at the same time increasing anti-inflammatory molecules.
Traditional folk medicines have relied on sage for treating inflammation, symptoms of menopause and to promote better memory and concentration.
Put some leaves into pesto with other herbs.
Make a sage butter for your next fish dish.
Roast a chicken with fresh sage and lemon inside the cavity.
#2: BASIL
For such a sweet, enjoyable herb, basil packs a punch on the anti-inflammatory front.
Like sage, it targets a range of proinflammatory molecules and enhances the secretion of anti-inflammatory ones, targeting an even wider range of these molecules than sage.
Basil also prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which dramatically decreases your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Basil has been used in traditional medicine for inflammation, colic, poor digestion, gas, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and coughs.
Make a fresh basil pesto.
Chop finely and eat fresh in salads.
Add to stir fries, omelettes, soups and sauces
Try watermelon and basil iced tea.
#3: OREGANO/ THYME
These two herbs have very similar properties. Aside from influencing molecules like both basil and sage, these herbs prevent oxidative damage and support healthier cells throughout the body.
Oregano and thyme have both been shown to attack inflammation associated with metabolic syndrome — symptoms of which are insulin resistance, weight gain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
Additionally, oregano has been used in traditional medicine for acute inflammation, aching muscles and as an antiseptic for skin sores.
Thyme has an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic influence on coughs, colds, and digestive and urinary issues.
Add these herbs to tomato-based sauces.
Infuse meats with herb-rich marinades.
Blend into burger patties or sausage.
#4: PARSLEY
Aside from parsley’s anti-inflammatory potential, it also helps regulate blood glucose levels and decrease any damage to liver cells, while at the same time supporting peak liver function.
Furthermore it promotes healthy cholesterol levels and supports healthy heart function by reducing hypertension.
Use parsley as a garnish for every meal.
Make a tabouleh side salad.
Use as an addition in all your herb blends.
Because culinary herbs are so beneficial, aim to eat them as often as you can by incorporating them into most of your meals. To experience the benefits of their potent polyphenols, they can be eaten both in their fresh or dried forms.
Best of all, culinary herbs add flavor and aromas to meals that stimulate your senses and provide a more enjoyable eating experience.
Source: Easyhealthoptions
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President Muhammadu Buhari, has broken his silence, after spending close to 50 days in London, over an undisclosed ailment that has been hunting him for a while now.
The message came a few hours, after the Sultan of Sokoto announced the end of the Ramadan fasting, ushering in the Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
Buhari, who refused to disclose the actual date of his return in his message amidst speculations, urged Christians and Muslims alike, to live peacefully and shun violence.
Though, a close source in the Presidency had revealed that the actual date of Buhari’s return is unknown.
According to the Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the message reads thus:
“I am immensely grateful to God for his mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast. My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brother Christians, on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr.
“May the lessons of Ramadan namely; piety, self-denial, prayers, and generosity to the poor and needy, be with us for all time.
“I again, appeal to all Nigerians to avoid reckless statements or actions against our fellow countrymen. We should all resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country, which is the envy of many less endowed nations.”
Post-Nigeria recalls, that Buhari had traveled to the UK on May 7, for nearly two months now, with the Presidency giving no specific schedule of his return.
President Muhammadu Buhari, has broken his silence, after spending close to 50 days in London, over an undisclosed ailment that has been hun...
According to Playgroundng, celebrity couple, Patrick Doyle and Ireti Doyle have separated, after over 20 years of marriage. A source close to Patrick and Ireti, hinted they are no longer living together.
The Tinsel star, Playgroundtv checks, revealed has since moved into a new apartment in Anthony Village area of Lagos, living far away from her veteran broadcaster and actor husband and children.
While the reason for their break-up is still unclear, Playgroundtv’s source said Patrick and Ireti ended their relationship after thoughtful consideration and chose to remain friends.
Ireti and Patrick married over two decades ago, shortly after his first wife passed on. Both share six children, and lost a one to a sickle cell in 1999. Ireti’s first daughter, Bimbo from a previous romance got married in July 2014.
According to Playgroundng, celebrity couple, Patrick Doyle and Ireti Doyle have separated, after over 20 years of marriage. A source close t...
According to a report by Nigeria’s crime buster, ACP Abba Kyari, who led the arrest of acclaimed most brilliant kidnapper in Nigeria, Evans and has solved high-profile criminal cases in the country, has opened up on the arrest.
On how he succeeded in arresting Evans, he said: “I have been on his trail since the past five years. He really gave us a tough time. I think he is the smartest criminal I have ever seen in my entire life.
Among all the high-profile robbers and kidnappers we have nabbed, Evans stands to be the smartest. He really gave me headache because we couldn’t track him. That guy is very smart. He never thought he could ever be arrested.”
On Kate Henshaw’s criticism of the police for celebrating and snapping pictures with Evans, he said: “Who is Kate Henshaw and what does she know? She must be out of her mind to criticize us.
Even in other developed countries, people celebrate the capture of criminals and I wonder why she is running her mouth criticizing us when she has never caught a fly in her entire life.”
According to a report by Nigeria’s crime buster, ACP Abba Kyari, who led the arrest of acclaimed most brilliant kidnapper in Nigeria, Evans ...
Six months after their December 2016 traditional wedding in Lagos and a luxury honeymoon trip to Cape Town, South Africa in January, media personality, Stephanie Omowunmi Coker and her businessman husband, David Olumide Aderinokun have announced August 12 for their white wedding in Greece.
Spotlight gathered that the white wedding is billed for Mykonos, a great Island in Greece known for its summer party atmosphere. The Island is a cross between the famous Ibiza and St. Tropez, with a mind-blowing picturesque view. Of course, given Olumide and Stephanie’s rich pedigree, privileged guests at the destination nuptials are in for a memorable and grandeur experience. Already letters of invitation have been sent to guests expected to join the couple at the wedding.
Olumide, the lucky groom, is a nephew of Tayo Aderinokun, the late Managing Director and co-founder of GT Bank Plc. The handsome dude is said to be popular with the Lagos Island crowd. When the news of his engagement to TV gal, Stephanie hit the town, the rumour mill buzzed that the marriage was possible because the relationship between him (Olumide) and his babymama (Temidayo) could not progress to the altar. The relationship, which produced a six-year old daughter, Tara ended in 2013 with the mother and daughter relocating to the United States. Stephanie, 28, who is a co-host of the music talent hunt show, The Voice Nigeria, was said to be aware of the entire story and is ready to forge ahead with her beau, Olumide as husband and wife.
Meanwhile, the former beauty queen and supermodel Elizabeth Elohor Aisien will manage the destination wedding ceremony via her outfit, Prive Luxury Events.
Source: Sun News
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The Nigerian Senate is reportedly working on a bill, that will seek to curtail the high house rents paid across the country.
This was disclosed by the Senate Committee Chairman on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Dino Melaye.
According to Melaye, the ‘Rent Edit’ bill, would protect tenants and landlords. He also promised that lawmakers would ensure the passage of the bill before the end of the 8th Senate.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information at the housing arm of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Eno Olotu, in Abuja, on Wednesday.
“Not everybody can own a house. The Rent Edit Bill will help guide and curb excessive rents in the Federal Capital Territory and the nation at large,” he said.
The Nigerian Senate is reportedly working on a bill, that will seek to curtail the high house rents paid across the country. This was discl...
Breastfeeding is not only healthy for babies, it may also reduce a mother’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life.
This is the conclusion of a new study of 300,000 Chinese women published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association..
According to Xinhua, the Chinese news agency, women who breastfed their babies had about a 10 percent lower risk of developing heart disease or stroke compared to those who did not.
The study said the longer mothers breastfeed, the greater effects they had.
“The findings should encourage more widespread breastfeeding for the benefit of the mother as well as the child,” study co-author Zhengming Chen, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Oxford, said in a statement.
“The study provides support for the World Health Organization’s recommendation that mothers should breastfeed their babies exclusively for their first six months of life,” Chen said.
Previous studies have suggested that mothers get short-term health benefits from breastfeeding, such as weight loss and lower cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels after pregnancy. However, the long-term effects of breastfeeding on the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in mothers are unclear.
In the new study, researchers from the University of Oxford, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking University studied 300,000 Chinese women aged 30 to 79 years, as part of a large prospective cohort study called the China Kadoorie Biobank, which provided detailed information about their reproductive history and other lifestyle factors.
After eight years of follow-up, there were 16,671 cases of coronary heart disease which includes heart attacks, and 23,983 stroke cases among the 290,000 women who had no previous history of cardiovascular disease when enrolled in the study.
The researchers found that compared to women who had never breastfed, mothers who breastfed their babies had a nine percent lower risk of heart disease and an eight percent lower risk of stroke.
Among mothers who breastfed each of their babies for two years or more, heart disease risk was 18 percent lower and stroke risk was 17 percent lower than among mothers who never breastfed.
Each additional six months of breastfeeding per baby was associated with a four percent lower risk of heart disease and a three percent lower risk of stroke, the researchers said.
“Although we cannot establish the casual effects, the health benefits to the mother from breastfeeding may be explained by a faster ‘reset’ of the mother’s metabolism after pregnancy,” said study co-author Sanne Peters, research fellow at the University of Oxford.
“Pregnancy changes a woman’s metabolism dramatically as she stores fat to provide the energy necessary for her baby’s growth and for breastfeeding once the baby is born. Breastfeeding could eliminate the stored fat faster and more completely,” Peters added.
(NAN)
Breastfeeding is not only healthy for babies, it may also reduce a mother’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life. This i...