According to Daily Post, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a disclosure by World Bank president, Jim Yong Kim, that President Muhammadu Buhari sought the institution’s support for Northern states.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Atiku stated that news of assistance to Nigerians by international organisations was commendable.
The Waziri Adamwa said he’s “glad to hear the President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim and the IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde reiterate some of the points I’ve made recently in the ongoing conversations on restructuring as it relates to investing more in human capital, infrastructure, education for our people, etc.
“I’m also glad to learn of the work both organizations are doing, in partnership with the Federal Government to boost and stabilize our economic growth.”
Atiku, however, shared a link of a speech titled ‘Restructuring for a united and progressive Nigeria’ he deliveredat the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
It reads in part: “My vision of Restructuring, will not make some States richer and others poorer. Restructuring is a win win for all Nigerian states.
“So let me make it clear beyond any possible doubt: the Restructuring I am proposing will not reduce the share of our nation’s oil revenues that any state currently enjoys. However, if we are to grow our revenues we need to change the way we think of our resources and nurture them for the benefit of all.
“Let us start by not thinking as if our resources consist only of oil. Oil is not infinite. In fact, within the industry, the oil majors and multinationals are looking for ways to further invest in alternative energy because, in the next 10-20 years, the proportion of the energy market share that fossil fuels hold will shrink and almost vanish even as that of alternative energy is set to rise dramatically.”
Meanwhile, Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has risen in defence of President Buhari.
Shettima said 5 governorsn including 3 from the South, were present when Buhari in July 2015, asked Kim to support rebuilding of the Northeast which has suffered massive destruction as a result of Boko Haram insurgency,
According to Daily Post, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a disclosure by World Bank president, Jim Yong Kim, that ...
Some months ago, a scandal of this kind was linked to the actress’s name involving the husband of another actress Bose Alao.
This time, a faceless Instagram user has called out Bidemi Kosoko for allegedly sleeping with her husband in her matrimonial home for a week during her absence in Dubai weeks ago.
According to the woman, the actress has since been bothering her husband for 2million Naira, being the charges for her ‘services”.
The lady warned the pretty actress to stay away from her home or stand to lose her dignity… She threatened to destroy Bidemi’s career by releasing n*de photos supposedly taken by her lover.
In reaction, Bidemi placed a curse on the individual as she said that peace be far away from her if indeed she carried out the act.
The faceless accuser is however not withdrawing her threats as she called the actress a liar and insists on exposing her.
Nollywood Yoruba actress Bidemi Kosoko, one of the daughters of veteran Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko has been dragged into yet anothe...
Speaking to BeatFM, she disclosed that the breakup was due to time difference as he lives in China while she is in London
According to her, they resolved to be friendly exes.
She said “I literally do not have a boo. I and Victor are not together anymore. The picture I put up recently was a picture of us when we were together. We are still friends. People find it so weird.”
“I feel like we just, He lives in China, I moved here. Time difference. It was really difficult.
”Anyone that knows footballers know that their schedules are crazy and my schedule is also crazy. So it was just difficult but he is such a great guy”.
She, however, said she hasn’t found anyone yet and also not looking for anyone right now because she is concentrating on her career.
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The Nation reports that the Director General of Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Onallo Akpa has denied claims that egg consumption causes or increase chances of heart attack (cardiovascular disease).
He said on the contrary, the right intake of egg builds human immune system and increases cognitive capability in children.
Akpa, who spoke at the world press briefing to commemorate the World Egg Day, organized by the association, yesterday in Abuja, faulted the various claims, stressing that beyond other benefits, moderate consumption of egg helps the eye, the skin, bones as well as pregnant women and their unborn children.
He argued that studies by the American Heart Association as well as Harvard School of Public Health further enlightened the public on the benefits and disapproved the erroneous claims.
“Egg does not contribute to cardiovascular disease. Let’s not believe in those misconceptions.
“In March, 2002, the American Heart Association guidelines were changed to allow 1 egg per day into the average healthy American diet thereby ending the association’s 30 years old campaign that limited egg consumption to 3 eggs per week,” Akpa said.
He added that, “The Harvard School of Public Health, in the same light published that moderate egg consumption, which is defined as one egg per day is not associated with increased risk of heart disease and does not have a negative impact on cholesterol neither does it affect a person’s lipid profile.
“The research finding suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.”
However, he advised the Federal Government to direct the ministry of education on need to ensure school children benefitting from the federal government school feeding programme are fed with one egg per day, without unnecessary additional food item.
Akpa emphasized the imperative of this advice, stressing the nutritional benefits of the children.
“The nutrients and energy dimension of egg makes egg an excellent source of proteins and vitamins,” he added.
In her remarks, a nutritionist from the National Hospital, Abuja, Department of Dietetics, Mrs. Sarah Abagai, expressed concerns on the unfavourable statistics of malnourished children in the country.
She said as at January this year, about 11 million children were classified stunted as a result of protein deficiency.
According to her, the statistics increased in July, 2017, revealing that in every three Nigerians, one is malnourished.
She attributed this to low purchasing power and access to good protein sources.
“The first 1000 days of a child from conception to delivery to about two years of age is very critical to a child upbringing. There is need to provide adequate nutrition at this stage,” Abagai added.
The Nation reports that the Director General of Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Onallo Akpa has denied claims that egg consumption...
According to The Whistler, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for asking the World Bank to concentrate development projects on Northern Nigeria.
The World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim had at a press conference in Washing DC, United States, said “President Buhari said specifically that he would like us to shift our focus to the northern region of Nigeria and we’ve done that.”
In reaction, Fani-Kayoyde took to his Twitter handle (@RealFFK) on Friday morning to criticise the president’s deed.
The former minister said Buhari sees citizens from the South and Middle Belt as “low-lifes, vassals and slaves”.
“President of the World Bank, Kim Yong Jim, has said that @MBuhari told him to concentrate their efforts on northern Nigeria.
“Why am I not surprised? After all as far as @MBuhari is concerned southern Nigerians and Middle Belters are nothing but low-lifes, vassals and slaves,” Fani-Kayode tweeted.
Meanwhile, Kim had said, “There is so much turbulence in the northern part of the country, and there is the hit that was taken from the drop in the oil prices.”
According to The Whistler , former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for asking the World Bank to...
According to a report by Punchng, the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has promised to buy new cars for the just released Commissioner for Finance, Toyin Ojo and the Accountant General, Mrs. Yemisi Owolabi, in appreciation of their loyalty to the state.
The officials were released on Wednesday after spending 14 days in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
They were quizzed over alleged mismanagement of state funds.
Fayose, who made the promise at a reception organised for the duo at the Fajuyi Park in Ado-Ekiti, described the EFCC as a ‘senseless’ organisation.
He said, “They (the EFCC) have made you stronger because I have passed through that ordeal before. They wanted information to incriminate me but they can’t get because I’m transparent in financial handlings. As soon as I can I will buy the two of you new cars.”
The governor added, “The EFCC is a senseless body, because if it is not senseless, it should have known that the man who wrote the petition had been sacked because he didn’t deserve to be called a civil servant. The arrest was orchestrated by Ekiti indigenes in collaboration with the EFCC.
“I will never go and beg the EFCC, it will rather beg me. I won’t negotiate anything because I am not afraid of them. There was a subsisting court order that barred them from arresting any official of this state, but they breached the law.
“By the grace of God, I will restructure the EFCC when I become the president of this nation. I will reorganise the EFCC and make it look responsible. They detained me in 2008, but I won them in court, because the Most High God was on my side.
“They said the NNPC Group Managing Director awarded $25bn contracts illegally, the EFCC did nothing. Even the Presidency has been the one defending him now. What is their interest in Ekiti? Whose interest is the EFCC protecting?
“This was the way the Department of State Services arrested Afolabi Akanni. They even stopped the state allocation at a time, but whatever they do, Ekiti shall put them to shame,” the governor said.
The governor accused President Muhammadu Buhari of punishing the citizens of the state illegally by not constructing any road in the state since he came into office.
Narrating their ordeal in the EFCC custody, Ojo stated that the anti-graft agency begged to release them after it found nothing incriminating against them.
“I want to thank our governor and the Ekiti people, particularly workers for their prayers. The EFCC found it difficult to prosecute us because they lacked evidence.
“Fayose by his conduct boxed the EFCC to a corner, because you needed not fear when you committed no crime. By our arrests, it was clear that the EFCC has become an instrument of oppression.
“Some states took more than the bailout taken by Ekiti but nothing was done. What is their interest in Ekiti?
“They asked us to sign so that we can leave the detention but we refused. They started begging us before we left,” he said.
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Kola Oluwawole, and the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ade Adesanmi, alleged that the EFCC was still planning to arrest more officials, saying the state would resist such attempt with the last drop of their blood.
Oluwawole described the EFCC as a meddlesome interloper, saying Sections 126 and 127 of the 1999 Constitution empowered the assembly to perform oversight functions on state finances and not the EFCC.
Also, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kolapo Kolade, chastised the EFCC for the “unlawful” detention of the just released officials of the state.
According to him, the two officials were arrested to intimidate and harass Fayose.
He said, “Today, October 12, is exactly two weeks that they were unlawfully arrested, incarcerated and subjected to mental, emotional and physical torture by the agents of darkness called the EFCC for no just cause in an attempt to harass, oppress and intimidate our governor and our dear state.
“We have no thanks to them for releasing the government’s officials as we know it is not in their character to do so, except for the intervention of God and the judiciary.
“Those who plunged our state into debt are walking freely on the streets while the EFCC is looking the other way despite available and verifiable evidence against them.”
According to a report by Punchng , the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has promised to buy new cars for the just released Commissioner...
According to a report by Channels TV, President Donald Trump will unveil a new US Iran strategy on Friday and is expected to withdraw backing from the Iran nuclear accord, undermining a landmark victory of multilateral diplomacy.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump would unveil a broad plan to counter Iran at 12:45 pm (1645 GMT).
She did not elaborate, but Trump is expected to declare to Congress that retaining the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement is no longer in the US national interest.
This in itself does not mean the deal will collapse. US lawmakers will have 60 days to decide whether they want to “snap back” the sanctions Washington has suspended.
But it will mark a clear break with America’s allies, who have pleaded with Trump to respect the accord, and a fierce blow to the multilateral international order.
The agreement was signed between Iran and six world powers — Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the US — at talks coordinated by the European Union.
UN nuclear inspectors say Iran is meeting the technical requirements of its side of the bargain, dramatically curtailing its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
So, while US officials still insist that “America First” does not mean “America Alone,” on this issue they are starkly isolated. The other signatories all back the deal.
“This is the worst deal. We got nothing,” Trump thundered to Fox News on Wednesday. “We did it out of weakness when actually, we have great strength.”
Trump, whose address to this year’s UN General Assembly was a hymn to national sovereignty, has been railing against the Iran deal since before he was elected.
Allies pleading
In office, he has chafed at being required under US law to re-certify Iran’s compliance with the accord every 90 days, declaring that Tehran has broken it “in spirit.”
Now, as he prepares to roll out a broader US strategy to combat Iran’s expanding power in the Middle East, he feels the time has come to turn his back on the deal.
Right up until the last minute, America’s closest allies have urged Trump to think again.
After his nationalist UN speech, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini warned that the deal “doesn’t belong to one country… it belongs to the international community.”
US allies have not been convinced by the argument that the deal fell short because it left Iran free to develop ballistic missiles and sponsor proxy militias in its region.
“Mixing everything means risking everything,” a French diplomatic source told AFP. “The existential threat is the bomb. The nuclear deal is not meant to solve Lebanon’s problems.”
Europe fears not only that Iran will resume the quest for the bomb but that the US is relinquishing its leadership role in a stable, rules-based international system.
On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May called the White House to impress upon it her government’s “strong commitment to the deal alongside our European partners.”
In parallel, her foreign minister, Boris Johnson, told his US counterpart Secretary of State Rex Tillerson “that the nuclear deal was an historic achievement.”
“It was the culmination of 13 years of painstaking diplomacy and has increased security, both in the region and in the UK,” he argued.
But the US administration barely acknowledged the calls, and European diplomats in Washington privately complain that their message is not getting through.
‘We will see’
One Western diplomat said that once Trump “decertifies” the deal their efforts will move to Congress, where they will urge US lawmakers not to re-impose sanctions.
“Our embassy is working with the legislature,” German foreign ministry spokesman Rainer Breul said this week. “We are looking for dialogue, to explain our arguments.”
They will find some sympathetic ears in Congress but this won’t move Trump. His most senior foreign policy advisers have also urged him to back the deal, to no avail.
Last week, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis was asked whether he believes the Iran deal remains in the US national interest.
“Yes, senator, I do,” he replied.
“I believe at this point in time, absent indication to the contrary, it is something that the president should consider staying with.”
Since that testimony, Mattis and Tillerson have had lunch with Trump and discussed Iran, but Trump later spoke once more against the deal on Fox television.
“We will see what happens pretty soon,” Trump warned.
On Thursday, in another dramatic sign of Washington’s foreign policy direction, the US announced that it was withdrawing from the United Nations science and cultural organization UNESCO.
France’s UN ambassador expressed dismay, warning “we need an America that stays committed to world affairs.”
AFP
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It is absolutely clear how most people are obsessed with coconut oil. That is because it comes pretty close to one of the few beauty products that are cure-alls.
From using it as a frizz fighter, cuticle fighter, makeup brushes cleanser, scar healer, treatment of eczema, to a sunscreen agent and using as a body scrub.
The following are benefits of coconut oil on the different parts of the body and how to apply;
1. HAIR
a. You can apply to your hair as a conditioner, either at room temperature or when heated up. Soak your hair in coconut oil for a few hours and it conditions your hair, making it look and feel way healthier, as it is enriched with Vitamin E, Vitamin K and Iron.
b. Our scalp and hair have a higher bacterial content than we would like to acknowledge but coconut oil contains anti-fungal/antibacterial properties that serves as a protective barrier.
2. SKIN
a. Coconut oil works as an all-natural moisturizer that replenishes the skin. It can be applied on the face and all over the body.
b. It serves as a soothing balm. When applied or ingested in precise amounts, It helps to reduce skin breakouts and irritations.
c. As an antioxidant, it helps to slow down the aging process by keeping your skin hydrated and with a glowy finish. It also prevents wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles and fine lines on the undereyes.
d. For expectant mums, it serves as a natural stretch-mark remover cream.
e. As a makeup remover, melt one teaspoon of coconut oil into a round cotton wool and use on your face. This can take off a day’s worth of makeup with ease, no matter the staying power.
f. As a massage oil, it’s lubricating effect gives it a long ‘play time’ as it doesn’t absorb immediately.
g. It can be applied directly on the hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin.
3. TEETH & LIPS
a. By swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for several minutes before spitting out, it helps to whiten the teeth. You can also add baking soda to a jar of coconut oil for a perfect fix.
b. As an antibacterial, It helps ward off the plaque buildup that causes tooth decay.
c. As a lip balm/moisturizer, a chapped lips don’t stand a chance against ultra-hydrating coconut oil. It helps nourishes the lips for a soft pout free of cracks and flakes. Via Elevate News
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Singer Davido has reacted to posts on social media that he was involved in the recent death of his friend, Tagbo.
With accusations, counter-accusations and alleged autopsy result, Davido maintains that he is innocent of all malicious publications against him.
This is what he shared on social media:
“Lies everywhere due to respect for Tagbo and his family, I haven’t spoken about this issue since.
“Soon a statement and footage will be released, enough is enough.
“God bless you guys!!! everyone be safe.
“My heart is pure and the world knows, please God keep my heart the same.
“Please don’t give me a change of heart Lord, I shall remain a giving being.”
Singer Davido has reacted to posts on social media that he was involved in the recent death of his friend, Tagbo. With accusations, c...
Christopher Columbus, an Italian voyager once referred to papayas as the fruit of the angels. The fruit which is extremely rich in Vitamin C has a wide range of health benefits making it a great fruit option to include in your diet. Here are some of the top health benefits of papaya.
Lowers cholesterol
Papaya is rich in fibre, Vitamin C and antioxidants which prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries. Too much cholesterol build-up can lead to several heart diseases including heart attack and hypertension.
Helps in weight loss
Those looking to lose weight must include papaya in their diet as it is very low in calories. The fibre content in papaya leaves you feeling full and also clears your bowel movement making your weight loss regime easier.
Boosts your immunity
Your immunity system acts as a shield against various infections that can make you really sick. A single papaya contains more than 200% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, making it great for your immunity.
Good for diabetics
Papaya is an excellent food option for diabetics as it has a low-sugar content even though it is sweet to taste. Also, people who don’t have diabetes can eat papaya to prevent it from happening.
Great for your eyes
Papaya is rich in Vitamin A which helps protect your vision from degenerating. Nobody wants to lose their ability to see due to diseases like age-related macular degeneration, and eating papayas will ensure that you do not see a day where you cannot see.
Protects against arthritis
Arthritis can be a really debilitating disease and people who have it may find their quality of life reduced significantly. Eating papayas are good for your bones as they have anti-inflammatory properties along with Vitamin C which helps in keeping various forms of arthritis at bay. A study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases showed that people who consumed foods low in Vitamin C were three times more likely to have arthritis than those who didn’t.
Improves digestion
In today’s times, it is near impossible to avoid eating foods that are bad for your digestive system. Often we find ourselves eating junk food or restaurant food prepared in excessive quantities of oil. Eating a papaya daily can make up for such occasional mistakes, as it has a digestive enzyme known as papain along with fibre which helps improve your digestive health.
Helps ease menstrual pain
Women who are experiencing menstrual pain should help themselves to several servings of papaya, as an enzyme called papain helps in regulating and easing flow during menstrual periods.
Prevents signs of ageing
All of us would love to stay young forever, but no one in this world has managed to do it. Still, healthy habits like eating a papaya daily will prolong the process and may make you look 5 years younger than you are. Papaya is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and antioxidants like beta-carotene which helps prevent your skin from free radical damage keeping wrinkles and other signs of ageing at bay.
Prevents cancer
Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants, phytonutrients and flavonoids that prevent your cells from undergoing free radical damage. Some studies have also linked the consumption papaya to reduced risk of colon and prostate cancer.
Helps reduce stress
After working hard for the whole day, it is a good idea to come home to a plate a papayas. The wonder fruit is rich in several nutrients like Vitamin C which can keep you free from stress. According to a study conducted in University of Alabama, found that 200 mg of Vitamin C can help regulate the flow of stress hormones in rats.
Source: Ngyab
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Women always want to look ravishing and beautiful. Hence, some women dress down to appear super attractive. While some of them are able to pull this off, others don’t. This because in a bid to look good, they make some beauty mistakes that may make them appear older than their age.
Of course, you know that beauty is very subjective and we all have our perception of what is beautiful. This said, there are some generally acceptable beauty mistakes women should avoid if they don’t want to look older. In this post are some of these mistakes. So, always look out for this whenever you are dressing for that occasion or date.
1. You overdo your makeup
Makeup can do two things it can make you look younger and can also make you look older. It largely depends on how you apply it. However, some women overuse makeup that it makes them look older. You can apply simple makeup and still look sophisticated.
2. You ignore your brows
Your eyebrow is one of the first things that is noticed on your face. This can impact your other facial features if ignored. You don’t necessarily have to shave or shape it. You can use a pomade or eyeliner to make it look good.
3. You don’t often exfoliate
Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost surface according to Wikipedia. Exfoliation will no doubt make your skin gorgeous. If you don’t regularly exfoliate, your skin will appear rough and haggard that even the number of creams you use will not help you.
4. Poor hair styling
A woman’s hair is the beauty of a woman. The way you style it will go a long way in determining whether you will appear young or old. So, know your hair and know the style that fits you and makes you look younger.
5. Too much foundation
You may want to cover the spots on your face with foundation. It is absolutely nothing wrong with foundation. The problem is the result of the foundation application. You should lightly wipe your face when using foundation instead of going heavy on it.
Women always want to look ravishing and beautiful. Hence, some women dress down to appear super attractive. While some of them are able to p...