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what we do that damage kidney

2018-03-10T07:23:00.001-08:00

There are some habits we occasionally do, sometimes unknowingly, that can be quite detrimental to the health of our kidney.

Not drinking enough water

When you always drink water, it can go a long way in preventing kidney stones. This is because the kidney depends on liquids to work properly. So, when the thirst comes with all its might, don’t go all stingy with your water intake. It is good for the health of your baby.

Go easy on the salt

It can be so easy to reach out to the salt shaker and add a little bit, and then some more. Reduce foods and snacks that are high in sodium. Instead, replace these meals with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Not exercising enough

Exercising can go a long way in keeping the body and cardiovascular system in perfect working conditions. It is good to exercise on a regular basis. You must not hit the gym to exercise. Instead, opt for walking instead of driving, do stretches and many more.

Not sleeping enough

Sleep is very important for your body to heal and renew itself. If the quality of your sleep is not good, it could block your arteries and increase your blood pressure; thus, increasing the likelihood of kidney damage.

Having breakfast lowers your risk of diabetes, heart disease

2017-12-04T14:12:00.001-08:00

New research adds to the notion that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.

A new study has found that eating in the morning can reduce your risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, the Daily Mail reported.

This is because consuming food at this time can trigger the body's fat cells to consume sugar instead of storing it. This procedure can help control the hormone insulin and block it from producing excess fat that could lead to these health issues.

Breakfast has also been found to decrease obesity risk and provide the body with energy that can last through the day.

Not consuming food in the morning increases the risk of atherosclerosis and cholesterol which can cause heart disease.

Researchers in Bath and Nottingham, England analysed a group of 49 participants (29 lean, 20 obese) for six weeks. Some were asked to eat breakfast everyday, while others were told to wait till mid-day to consume food.

Before and after the experiment, the team "measured metabolism, body composition, appetite responses and markers of metabolic and cardiovascular health", the report stated.

The results revealed having a good breakfast increased the fat cells ability to take up sugar in response to insulin.

"By better understanding how fat responds to what and when we eat, we can more precisely target those mechanisms," lead author of the study Doctor Javier Gonzalez, an assistant professor in Human Physiology at Bath University, told the Daily Mail. Adding, "We may be able to uncover new ways to prevent the negative consequences of having a large amount of body fat, even if we cannot get rid of it."

The study was originally published in the Journal of Physiology.

Skipping Breakfast Can Cause This Serious Problem, Check It Out!

2017-12-04T13:51:00.001-08:00

Starting your day with a good breakfast should be the first thing that you need to do on a regular basis. Failing which, it can lead to serious health issues.

The gap between the dinner time and breakfast lasts between 8-10 hours for majority of us. In addition to this gap, when you skip your breakfast, the
time further extends and you tend to remain empty stomach for quite a long period of time.

This is one of the worst thing that one can do. This can give rise to stomach acidity and a host of other health issues. In order to lose weight, few people skip breakfast, but they fail to understand the cycle and this is wrong.

Breakfast is one of the major meals which is a must have for people belonging to all the age groups. A new study has found that, skipping breakfast can disrupt the body's internal clock and cause weight gain, even if one does not overeat for the rest of the day.

Irregular eating habits such as skipping breakfast are often associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

So when you directly have your lunch, skipping your breakfast, you end up eating in excess.

Irregular eating habits such as skipping breakfast are often associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

What the researchers say?

Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Hebrew University in Israel found the effect of breakfast on the expression of "clock genes" that regulate the post-meal glucose and insulin responses of both healthy individuals and diabetics.

"Our study shows that breakfast consumption triggers the proper cyclic clock gene expression leading to improved glycaemic control," said Daniela Jakubowicz of TAU.

"The circadian clock gene not only regulates the circadian changes of glucose metabolism, but also regulates our body weight, blood pressure, endothelial function and atherosclerosis," said Jakubowicz.

"Proper meal timing, such as consuming breakfast before 9:30 am could lead to an improvement of the entire metabolism of the body, facilitate weight loss, and delay complications associated with type 2 diabetes and other age- related disorders," she said.

About the study:

For the study, 18 healthy volunteers and 18 obese volunteers with diabetes took part in a test day featuring breakfast and lunch, and in a test day featuring only lunch.

On both days, the researchers conducted blood tests on the participants to measure their postprandial clock gene expression, plasma glucose, insulin and intact glucagon-like peptide-1 (iGLP-1) and dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) plasma activity.

"Our study showed that breakfast consumption triggers the proper cyclic clock gene expression leading to improved glycaemic control," said Jakubowicz.

"In both healthy individuals and in diabetics, breakfast consumption acutely improved the expression of specific clock genes linked to more efficient weight loss, and was associated with improved glucose and insulin levels after lunch," she said.

In contrast, in test days featuring only lunch, when participants skipped breakfast, the clock genes related to weight loss were down regulated, leading to blood sugar spikes and poor insulin responses for the rest of the day, suggesting that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain even without the incidence of overeating the rest of the day.

Disease That Makes Having S*x Impossible - Here Is The Earliest Warning Sign

2017-08-10T23:04:00.001-07:00

There is a p*nis disease that makes s*x virtually impossible according to experts. This is the warning sign of that disease.
This is the earliest warning sign of peyronie’s disease.

As humans, we are all different shapes and sizes. The same can be said for p*nises.

Recently, the Daily Star Online asked our readers what shape of p*nis they had.

Surprisingly, 13% of the 1,000 male respondents said their p*nis had a dramatic bend – something that could be a sign of peyronie’s disease.

Before the penis becomes bent, however, the first sign of peyronie’s disease is pain with an erection or a lump in the shaft of your p*nis when it’s flaccid.

Speaking to the Daily Star Online, Dr Seth Rankin founder of the London Doctor’s Clinic added: “The bend usually comes later but not always.

“Peyronie’s disease is scar tissue in the shaft of your penis. It causes painful erections and very often a bend in your p*nis. Sometimes right angles or more.”

If you have this condition, Seth warned that is can make intercourse “impossible”.

He added: “Despite the temptation to joke about doing it around corners or getting a bit on the side it is not funny for the sufferers.

“It often goes away without any treatment needed but sometimes needs surgery - which can be troubling, as it often means a loss of length…”

Peyronie’s disease is a serious condition that affects around 3 to 7% of men and is more likely to affect men over the age of 40.

The most common form of peyronie’s disease is mild and people with the mild form can expect their p*nis to heal without treatment in six to 15 months.

However, in more severe cases the hardened plaque caused by the disease can reduce flexibility, induce pain, and force the penis to bend during an erection which can make s*x painful and impossible.

Medical treatment is needed in the severe cases where doctors can advise the best course of action, but if you see any of these warning signs it’s best to see your GP.

Lagos LG Polls Update: APC Chairman Candidate Dies In Auto Crash

2017-07-22T08:29:00.001-07:00

The All Progressives Congress , APC chairmanship candidate for Ikotun/ Igando Local Council Development Area, Sakiru Alabi Balogun, has died in an auto crash along LASU/ Isheri road in Igando area of the state, yesterday.

The APC candidate whose campaign name was SAB , was reportedly putting finishing touch towards today’s election when the unexpected occurred.

The accident involved a LAWMA truck, a four-feet container and late Balogun’s Special Utility Vehicle jeep.

Some party members and his loyalists who were unaware of his demise, expressed shock when they were greeted with news of his demise on arrival at the polling units.
Some of them visited the deceased home to ascertain the authenticity of the news.
APC party members in the area were also at loss on what to do next.

One of them who gave his name simply as Lawal, said ” this is a big blow to us because he was the major contender. Why did death have to wait until this crucial moment to claim his life? If death could be appeased, one would have appealed to it to wait until after today’s election. Only God knows what actually transpired.

“When news of his death reached us, we held a meeting on the next step to take. But there is little or nothing we can do at the moment because it is already election day”.

His corpse has been deposited in the morgue.

Drink Only Half A Cup Of This And Say Goodbye To The Kidney Stones Forever!

2017-07-17T09:23:00.001-07:00

Some recent statistics made by experts say that around 26 million Americans actually suffer from kidney disease and 1 of 3 has a risk of getting the disease and this is very shocking. Medicals experts warn people in the USA that kidney disease can actually be more dangerous than prostate or breast cancer.
Kidney stones are hard and small deposits in the kidneys and they may lead to severe problems for the kidneys. They are made of acid salts and mineral and the most usual reasons for getting them is eating a lot of meat and not enough vegetables and lack of water and dehydration. They are formed once the urine is full of substances than form crystals including uric acid, calcium and oxalate.
Potassium citrate is a standard medical kidney stone treatment and one recent study discovered that lemons are actually able to be used as they contain a lot of natural citrate. Medical experts and doctors found out that you can use lemon juice for efficient therapy for people whi have frequent kidney stones. The name is Lemonade Therapy.
How can citric acid protect you from kidney stones?
Citric acid can inhibit the formation of stones and it can break down the small stones that are forming up. If you have more citric acid in the urine you are protected as it is able to break down all small stones and it can prevent the formation of bigger stones. It does that by coating them and it prevents other material from attaching to the stone and making it bigger.
Like we said, limes and lemons are full of citric acid and the potassium citrate, which is the pharmaceutila form of citric acid is very efficient for treating kidney stones. However, this can be very expensive and you will have to drink 12 tables in a day.
That is why we will show you how to make a lemonade for treating kidney stones and improving the kidney functioning. It is simple and homemade recipe.
You should drink ½ a cup of clear lemon juice in a day or you can drink 32 ounces of made lemonade. It will give you the exact amount of citric acid as well. Just combine 2 ounces of lemon juice and 6 ounces of water and drink the mixture two times daily – every morning and every evening. The goal is to drink 4 ounces of lemon juice daily. This will improve the kidney functioning and prevent kidney stone formation.

Nigeria Customs Service e-Auction (T&C)

2017-07-03T16:59:00.001-07:00

e-Auction Advert (Terms and Conditions)
Nigeria Customs Service wishes to inform the general public about its readiness to deploy the e-auction platform via https://app.trade.gov.ng/eauction as from 1st July, 2017.
Consequently, all those who want to participate in the e-auction process are advised to note the following terms and conditions:
• Applicant must have a valid TIN issued by the FIRS with an active e-mail account.
• An applicant shall pay a non refundable fee of One Thousand Naira (N1,000.00) as administrative charge.
• An Item is auctioned “as is” as such request for replacement or refund shall not be entertained.
• The successful bidder shall make payment within five (5) working days.
• Failure to pay within five (5) working days the item reverts to the second (2nd) highest bidder.
• The successful bidder has two (2) weeks from the date of payment to remove the item bidded for or forfeit same at the expiration of the two (2) weeks.
• Any auction item not removed from the warehouse within fourteen (14) days from the date of payment shall revert to its pre-bidding status.
• Take note for overtime cargo, that the successful bidder shall in addition pay 25% charges for Shipping line and Terminal operator respectively.
• Bidders shall be allowed to bid for more than 2 items per bidding window.
• For claiming items, the winner shall present;
i. A valid copy of paid assessment and bank receipt (optional in case of e-payment);
ii. E-mailed code to identify owner after payment;
iii. A notarized letter in case owner sends representative. (Where owner is present uploaded photo on registration will do.)
iv. Provide proper identification with the notarized letter such as International passport, Driver’s licence, Voters card or National I.D.
• The dwell time for this Online Auction Sale shall be Twenty-Eight (28) days.
• Third party claims shall not be entertained.
• Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service are excluded from participating in this Auction.
• Owner of seized item is excluded from bidding for same.
• Conditions and terms of this auction are to be carefully considered by an interested person before acceptance.
• Applicant undertakes to abide by the conditions and terms of this auction

CARDIOLOGIST SUGGESTS 5-DAY DIET: A SAFE WAY TO LOSE 15 POUNDS

2017-06-29T15:33:00.001-07:00

Diet is a important part of our lifestyle. For those of us who are overweight, those extra pounds greatly increase our health risks – including risks of diabetes, gallbladder disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and even a wide range of cancers. Of course, living at a healthy weight lowers your risks tremendously.
The diet below was designed by a European cardiologist. The primary source of protein on this diet are eggs, we recommend that you purchase organic eggs. Same is true for the fresh fruits you choose.
It’s printer friendly so just click ctrl+p and print. You’ll always have it at hand and what’s more, when paired with thirty minutes of daily exercise, it can help you safely lose up to fifteen pounds!
This is a very simple diet. The breakfast each day is the same: 1 piece of your favorite fruit, anything but grapes or bananas. A serving of blackberries or blueberries will also provide needed antioxidants.
Day 1
Lunch: 1 orange, a cup of yogurt, 1 egg
Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, 2 pieces of toast, ½ a cucumber or a small bowl of lettuce, 2 tomatoes
Day 2
Lunch: 1 orange, a cup of yogurt, 1 boiled egg
Dinner: a piece of toast, 125 gr. of red meat, a cup of tea or coffee with no sugar, 1 orange
Day 3
Lunch: 1 cucumber, 1 orange, 1 boiled egg
Dinner: 125 gr. of cooked red meat, 1 orange, a piece of toast, a cup of coffee or tea with no sugar
Day 4
Lunch: a piece of toast, 1 orange, 125 gr. of cottage cheese
Dinner: the same as day 3
Day 5
Lunch: a piece of toast, 200 gr. of cooked meat or fish, 1 tomato
Dinner: ½ a pound of cooked carrots, potatoes and peas
We recommend following the protocol above for a five-day cycle, followed by a two-day rest, before restarting the cycle. Vegetables should be cooked without salt, and alcohol should be entirely avoided. If you currently suffer health issues, consult with your doctor first.

LEMON, SALT AND PEPPER IS A BETTER CURE THAN REGULAR MEDICINES! CURES 9 PROBLEMS

2017-06-29T15:24:00.001-07:00

These things are not only put on salads they are also medicines. In fact, many people cure everyday problems with this. It is a popular medicine. It is also cheap and you have it in your home.
1. Sore throat – soothe the throat by mixing 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp black pepper and 1 tsp salt in high glass warm water. Gargle to prevent coughs too.
2. Stuffy nose- this will unclog your nose by way of sneezing. Mix equal part pepper, cinnamon, cumin and cardamom in a mortar and pestle nicely. When you get the powder smell and sneeze.
3. No gallstones- these deposits from digestion fluids in the gallbladder are gallstones. They block out the digestion and cause pain. They are removed with surgery.
Also, people remove them naturally. Make mix of 3 parts olive oil and 1 part lemon and 1 pepper.
4. Sores- to heal sores inside the mouth, mix 1 tbsp Himalayan pink salt in warm water and gargle. This will kill bacteria and heal the sores faster.
5. Weight loss- have a drink of ¼ ground pepper, 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp honey in warm water to speed up metabolism. The polyphenols in the lemon can stop weight gain and fasten metabolism and improve insulin too.
6. Nausea- the black pepper can soothe the belly and the lemon smell will stop nausea feeling. Take 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp pepper in warm water glass. Drink slowly.
7. Asthma attacks- this mix can relieve your asthma breathing problems. Take 10 grains pepper, 2 clove buds, 15 basil leaves all in boiling water. Let it simmer 15 minutes and strain before you put in a jar with lid. To this add 2 tbsp honey and let it cool. Keep in the fridge maximum 2 weeks or add milk also.
8. Tooth pain- mix ½ tsp ground pepper and clove oil for aches in teeth. Apply on the tooth that hurts to stop pain furthermore. Also brush twice daily and floss AND avoid sugar foods or acidic foods.
9. Flu and cold- take juice of half lemon in cup boiling water to cure regular cold. The peel and pulp can steep in that 10 minutes, and then remove the lemon and add organic honey.
10. Nosebleeds – dip a cotton ball in lemon juice and put in a nostril. You have to tilt the head for this to stop blood drips in throat and having nausea and this cure will stop the bleeding right away.

9 Dangerous Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure That You Shouldn’t Ignore

2017-06-29T15:22:00.001-07:00

Most people know about the health issues that high blood pressure can cause. However, people are not aware of the serious signs. Slightly raised blood pressure is sometimes not noticed.
These are the signs of extremely high blood pressure:
• Poor circulation
• Headache
• Lightheadedness or dizzy spells
• Difficulty breathing
• Pounding in the ears and neck
• Numbing sensation
• Nosebleed
• Impaired vision
• Blood in urine
More about the symptoms of high blood pressure
A doctor must be consulted immediately if some of the above mentioned symptoms are experienced. The problem must be analyzed by a medical professional so that the proper therapy and treatment may be prescribed. High blood pressure may be lowered by some natural ingredients such as Hawthorne, Omega-3 and potassium. Your doctor can also inform you more about these useful supplements.
DASH diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension is a natural way to remain healthy by reducing high blood pressure. According to recent studies, some patients are able to control their blood pressure with natural sources and some prescribed medications.
Natural methods for lowering high blood pressure:
• Moderate exercises
• Reducing the intake of sodium
• Eating healthy
According to a recent clinical trial, people with high blood pressure lowered it by reducing the intake of sodium. However, the DASH diet is the most effective way for lowering high blood pressure.
DASH diet
• Low fat dairy products
• Consuming more nuts, grains, fish and poulty
• Fresh foods and vegetables
• avoiding high cholesterol and fatty foods
Some people are able to reduce their blood pressure by lowering the intake of sodium, doing some exercises and making healthier diet choices. However, others still need medication to control their blood pressure. Luckily, there are more and more studies that analyze the combination of moderate exercises, healthy diet and medication as a solution for high blood pressure. Consult your medical practitioner for your medication, exercise routines and eating habits in order to find the most appropriate method that will help you maintain your blood pressure levels normal.

YOU CAN NOW CONTROL WHO CAN DOWNLOAD AND SHARE YOUR FACEBOOK PROFILE PICTURES

2017-06-26T08:59:00.001-07:00

Facebook is piloting new tools that give people starting from India more control over who can download and share their profile pictures. In addition, the company is exploring ways people can more easily add designs to profile pictures.
“Profile pictures are an important part of building community on Facebook because they help people find friends and create meaningful connections. But not everyone feels safe adding a profile picture. In our research with people and safety organizations in India, we’ve heard that some women choose not to share profile pictures that include their faces anywhere on the internet because they’re concerned about what may happen to their photos,” saidAarati Soman, Facebook’s Product Manager.
These tools are designed to give people more control over their experience and help keep them safe online.
New Controls
Users will start seeing a step-by-step guide to add an optional profile picture guard. When they add this guard:
Other people will no longer be able to download, share or send your profile picture in a message on Facebook
People you’re not friends with on Facebook won’t be able to tag anyone, including themselves, in your profile picture
Where possible, we’ll prevent others from taking a screenshot of your profile picture on Facebook, which is currently available only on Android devices
We’ll display a blue border and shield around your profile picture as a visual cue of protection
Deterring Misuse
“Based on preliminary tests, we’ve learned that when someone adds an extra design layer to their profile picture, other people are at least 75% less likely to copy that picture,” said Facebook.
“We partnered with Jessica Singh, an illustrator who took inspiration from traditional Indian textile designs such as bandhani and kantha , to create designs for people to add to their profile picture.
“If someone suspects that a picture marked with one of these designs is being misused, they can report it to Facebook and we will use the design to help determine whether it should be removed from our community.”

Two Surgeon collapsed after 32 hours of intensive brain surgery

2017-06-25T14:56:00.001-07:00

Chinese social media is celebrating a group of doctors in Fuzhou, Fujian Province that were photographed exhausted on the operating room floor after finishing a 32-hour brain procedure.

The viral photos show the spent doctors lying on the floor at Fujian Medical University Union Hospital on Sunday, Global time reports.

The 32-hour operation, which began early on June 21, involved three surgeons, six anesthesiologists and eight nurses conducting six separate surgeries to remove a series of brain tumors from a single patient.

The operation now holds the record for the longest performed at the hospital.

Net users voiced their appreciation for the doctors’ dedication and “using their own lives to save others.”

“They are real doctors who are responsible for lives and fulfill their promises to patients and their families. You are good examples,” posted Sina Weibo user Zhuang Mingxi.

Lower your blood pressure with exercise

2017-06-25T04:29:00.001-07:00

Besides the right diet and medications, exercise is one of the best ways to lower your blood pressure. Working out also boosts the effectiveness of blood pressure medication if you’re already being treated for hypertension. You don’t have to be an athlete, either.

Getting started
Start slowly to prevent injuries. Start with five to 15 minutes of exercise you enjoy, such as walking around the block or on a treadmill. You can gradually make your workouts longer and more challenging.

Do something that’s moderate in intensity like brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day, five or more days a week. That may be enough to keep you off medications or help them work better. Exercise can lower your blood pressure by as much as five to 15 points. Gradually make your workouts more intense to keep lowering your blood pressure to safer levels. Doing aerobic exercise (“cardio”) is also good for your blood pressure and swimming is a gentle way to do it. Go for 30 minutes, or work up to that amount if you are capable.

Get stronger
Strength training should be part of your routine. You can use weights, weight machines, exercise bands, or your own body weight by doing abdominal crunches or curl-ups. You will lose body fat, boost muscle mass, and raise your metabolic rate. Losing as little as 10 pounds can lower or help prevent high blood pressure.

Pace exercise
If you’re new to exercise, remember to pace yourself. Select a low- to moderate-intensity exercise such as gentle forms of yoga, gardening, or any other activity that you can do at a moderate pace. Gradually increase the intensity and duration of exercise as you become fitter, to help maintain your lowered blood pressure.

Also make exercise convenient.
Commit to making exercise part of your schedule. Find a time that works for you. You can work-out while the kids are at soccer practice, before or after work, or even during your lunch break. If it’s hard to get out of the house, consider getting some workout apps or DVDs, a yoga mat, and hand-held weights you can use at home.

Do mini workouts
Add 10-minute mini-workouts, and do these throughout your busy day. For example, you can jog in place or do calisthenics for 10 minutes. Three 10-minute mini-workouts equal 30 minutes of daily exercise in little bits of time you won’t miss.

Set up a home gym
Pick items that fit in with what you want to do: a step bench, jump rope, fit ball, exercise bands or tubes, and weights, for example. You can store them in a closet when you’re not using them. If you have more space and a bigger budget, consider getting a treadmill or stationary bike
Some heart medications such as beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers can slow your heart rate. Talk to your doctor and ask what your target heart-rate zone should be during exercise if you take medications.

You can also lower your systolic blood pressure (the top number) by switching to the DASH diet. The DASH diet is based on 2,000 calories a day. It’s rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. It’s also low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat. According to studies, adopting a DASH diet can reduce systolic blood pressure by eight to 14 points. For those over age 50, a systolic blood pressure higher than 140 is a greater risk factor for heart disease than the diastolic blood pressure (lower number).

If you’re overweight, losing ten pounds can help reduce or prevent high blood pressure. To lose weight, take in fewer calories than you use each day. Ask your doctor or a registered dietitian how many calories you need daily for weight loss. Exercise helps you burn even more calories.

How can your diet affect your productivity.

2017-06-24T13:28:00.001-07:00

Elementary biology has taught that food is the main source of energy to human body. Hence, man has placed more premium on what they eat or let pass through the oesophagus.

In recent times, nutritionists have found a link between what man consumes and their rate or productivity during his daily activities. It is either it propels him to high productivity or triggers his fatigue state.

As a result, one’s diet lifestyle is as much important to your career goals and business growth.

In a country like Nigeria where less consideration is placed on diet, attaching importance to the diet of your employee or co-workers should be considered a company’s policy not just a personal issue.

1. TAKING CAFFEINE (COFFEE)

One phenomenon fast evolving in Nigeria, especially in the corporate world, is taking one or two cups of café before getting down to the day’s work. To some, it is part of their breakfast menu.

The reasons for this trend can be adduced to the fact that Caffeine has been noted to have positive effects on productivity, higher energy level, better alertness and focus and potential to reduce fatigue. Also, a cup of caffeine has the potential to boost your performance in short time due to the suppression of the adenosine in the brain after taking a cup of coffee.

This means taking a cup of coffee every morning is never a bad idea. Since, caffeine tends to have an impact on your sleeping pattern due to the high alertness of the brain, as a result overindulging in taking coffee may result in jitteriness and anxiety, distracting you from work and lead cognitive impairment (lost concentration).

Therefore, consider having a budget for your caffeine intake. It is important to sustain your productivity.

2. LOW BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL WRECKS PERFORMANCE

Most of the Millennial and mid-age workers are now obsessed with taking down their sugar level to a very low ebb, without considering its impacts on their alertness and performance at work. As a result, Nutritionists have advised that having a fruit or nut around you to boost your energy during the midday is not a bad habit.

To keep going, your body needs to have 25 grammes of glucose. Anything less than this, your productivity level becomes the victim and any level more than that would also indicate that you won’t able to do much.

Do note that almost anything eats you will surely increase your sugar level.

3. OBESITY KILLS PRODUCTIVITY

One of the main concerns of people with a tendency to get obsess is how it will impact their activeness during their daily activities. Surely, their concern is real as obesity kills productivity.

In a recent survey by an American health body, obesity is identified to have been the major cause of employees’ absenteeism and presenteeism (productivity lost during the day due to health complications).

To put this a simple sentence, engaging in unhealthy eating habits would result in losing over 60 percent of your daily productivity.

4. HUNGER KILLS PRODUCTIVITY

Just as we are avoiding to get obsessed, going hungry is not a good option either.

To sustain your energy level just make sure you eat healthy, as with hunger you are sure to be less productive and find your tasks more irritable.

Do note that Judge gives harsher sentences when they hungry, as well as people, found work less interesting while thinking about food.

Linking this with other diet habits stated above, you will realise that you need to eat healthy to avoid hunger and obesity. Also, ensure your sugar level is good when you set a limit for the daily caffeine consumption.

Europe’s richest club Manchester United overtakes Real Madrid

2017-06-01T13:04:00.001-07:00

The latest football rich list from KPMG showed that United had topped Real Madrid to occupy the first spot as the richest club in the continent.

Five other English clubs also made it on the top 10 list of richest clubs in Europe including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool.

United has failed to win the English Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson retired as its manager in 2013, but the club increased in value to €3.

Although Manchester united owes almost hal a billion pounds in debt, it had a remarkable revenue increase due to a bumper television rights deal.

The English game’s growing financial muscle is highlighted in the second year of KPMG’s report.

The study looked at the finances of 39 clubs based on their popularity on social media channels, revenues for the 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons, and success in European competitions.

The clubs were then ranked by a measure used judge how much it would cost to buy any given club as it includes a business’s total debt.

United has been valued at €3.004 billion (£2.61bn), ahead of both Real (€2.895bn) and Barcelona (€2.688bn).

KPMG had estimated Madrid and United as being worth €2.9bn at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Bayern Munich (€2.367bn) are fourth on the list, with Manchester City (€1.909bn) the next highest-placed English team in fifth. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur complete the top 10.

In May, United announced projected full-year revenues of between £560 million and £570m and expected profits that could eclipse their current record of £191.9m.

They currently have 26 global sponsorship deals, including with kit manufacturer adidas, shirt sponsor Chevrolet, 20th Century Fox and Uber, as well as 10 regional sponsorship deals and 28 other media and financial partners.

Broadcasting rights alone are worth £8.3bn to the 20 Premier League teams.

KPMG studied the publicly available financial information of 39 clubs, as well as their popularity on social media and success in European competitions.

The top 32 teams had a combined value of €29.9bn (£26bn), an increase of more than €3bn on last year. The three top teams – Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona – account for around a third of the total value.

The influx of cash into football’s biggest clubs saw transfer records broken last year with United manager Jose Mourinho paying £89m to bring Paul Pogba back from Juventus after a spell away at the Italian champions.

KPMG’s €3.05bn ($3.4bn) valuation of Manchester United suggests that the stock market is currently underpricing the club which is listed in New York with a market capitalisation of $2.8bn.

Real Madrid fell to second in the rich list, despite a successful season which saw them win the Spanish title for the first time in five years and reach the Champions League final, to be played on Saturday.

The lack of correlation between footballing and financial performance further underlines the increasing importance of broadcasting rights to top clubs.

At the start of the 2016/17 season the Premier League began a new TV rights deal with Sky and BT Sport worth £10.4bn over three years.

“In terms of media rights value, the English Premier League sits comfortably at the top of European leagues, although other major leagues have outlined well-defined strategies to compete for the attention of global fans,” said Andrea Sartori, KPMG’s global head of sports and the report’s author

Further down the list, German champions Bayern Munich kept the fourth place they held last year, while Manchester City overtook Arsenal to take fifth spot.

Leicester City and Everton were the two other English clubs to make the list, in 16th and 17th place respectively.

Manchester United (€3.004bn)
Real Madrid (€2.895bn)
Barcelona (€2.688bn)
Bayern Munich (€2.367bn)
Manchester City (€1.909bn)
Arsenal (€1.882bn)
Chelsea (€1.524bn)
Liverpool (€1.260bn)
Juventus (€1.158bn)
Tottenham Hotspur (€978m)
Paris Saint-Germain (€948m)
Borussia Dortmund (€917m)
Atletico Madrid (€771m)
Schalke (€663m)
AC Milan (€504m)
16 Leicester (€442m)

17 Everton (€431m)

18 Roma (€433m)

19 Inter (€407m)

20 Napoli (€388m)

21 Galatasaray (€357m)

22 Fenerbahce (€330m)

23 Benfica (€326m)

24 Lyon (€301m)

25 Athletic Bilbao (€285m)

26 Ajax (€258m)

27 Sevilla (€249m)

28 Valencia (€225m)

29 Lazio (€215m)

30 Besiktas (€207m)

31 PSV Eindhoven (€201m)

32 Marseille (€179m)

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Melaye Sues Kogi Governor, Others Over LG Elections

2017-06-01T12:54:00.001-07:00

The lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, has sued the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello over the non-conduct of Local Government elections.

The lawmaker in the suit asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja to declare the constitution of the Caretaker Committees for the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state illegal, null and void.

Apart from Governor Bello, the suit also has as defendants the Kogi State House of Assembly, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kogi State Local Government Service Commission, as well as the State Independent Electoral Commission and the 21 LGAs in the state.

Others joined in the suit include the Joint Local Government Account Allocation Committee, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Minister of Finance, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee and the Inspector General of Police.

The suit, supported by a 30-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Senator Melaye, sought 13 reliefs which include a declaration that the governor in pursuance of Section 56(1-6) Kogi State Local Government Law 2008, could not appoint Local Government Transition Committees and sole administrators for the LGAs.

He also asked the court to declare that the State Government, in line with sections 1(3) and 7(1) of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria, “cannot exercise its power in such a manner as to have delayed, refused or neglected to conduct local government elections for the purposes of constituting the various local government councils”.

Having prayed for the declaration of the Joint Local Government Account Allocation Committee illegal, the suit also claimed that releasing money for the committee was illegal, and should be declared unlawful and unconstitutional.

The lawmaker further asked the court to make a declaration restraining Governor Bello and the House of Assembly among others from constituting or appointing any persons as caretaker committees or sole administrators.

The suit also requested for an injunction directing the governor and other defendants from appropriating, expending or dealing with revenue accruing to the LGAs.

No need to go watch ‘The Wedding Party 2’ in cinemas, here’s what’s going to happen

2017-06-01T09:34:00.001-07:00

Nigeria; the most populous black nation in the world, the country whose president has more Ghost than Starz‘ Power and, the country that has turned social media into cinema.

Free cinema.

And what’s more, we have figured out how to make less from the sequel of a movie that has gone on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie at the box office
How? You ask. The undefeated power of social media, that is!

*Drumroll*

Yes, we do it for the culture.

Because it is so hard, to keep the daily activities on set out of Instagram.

Why then, should anyone pay to see this movie when they already know the plot.

Wait, you don’t?

C’mon, if you own one social media account, then you must already know the plot of The Wedding Party 2

OMG!!! Notorious Cult Group, Badoo, kills Family Of Five Including A Pregnant Woman In Ikorodu…See Graphic Photos!

2017-06-01T08:40:00.001-07:00

Notorious Cult Group, Badoo, allegedly killed a family of five including a pregnant woman at Itamaga behind radio in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state.

Reports are that the cult members killed the pregnant woman, opened up her womb and went away with her fetus on the early hours of Sunday, 28th of May. They are known for using a grounding stone to attack their victims and have been behind the killing of families in this area for the last two months.

Sanders Battles To Claw Back Clinton

2016-03-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

Bernie Sanders will try to claw back Hillary Clinton’s lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for the US presidency on Saturday in caucus votes in Washington state, Hawaii and Alaska.

Mr Sanders remains a dogged pursuer but Mrs Clinton has 1,691 of the 2,383 delegates needed to win, AP reports.
He is still attracting tens of thousands to his rallies, on Friday calling for a “political revolution”.
Mrs Clinton pointed out she has “2.6 million more votes” than Mr Sanders.
Saturday’s voting is just for the Democratic nomination.
Bigger battles ahead
Mr Sanders has spent the week on the west coast, rallying support among liberals and the left-wing.
Late on Friday in Seattle’s Safeco baseball stadium, he repeated key elements of his policy platform, urging economic equality and universal health care.
He said: “Real change historically always takes place from the bottom on up when millions of people come together. We need a political revolution!”
Mr Sanders is trying to build on overwhelming victories in Tuesday’s caucuses in Idaho and Utah.
However, he also suffered defeat in Arizona, and although his delegate haul from the three states was 20 higher than Mrs Clinton, he has failed to make major inroads into her lead.
Mrs Clinton has also been campaigning in Washington state. She told supporters in Everett: “We are on the path to the nomination, and I want Washington to be part of how we get there.”
She also focused on this week’s deadly attacks in Brussels, condemning Republican rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz for their “reckless” foreign policies.
Opinion polls are scarce and tricky in caucus elections – a series of meetings in which voters give their support for candidates with an open show of hands.
However, Mr Sanders has used his appeal with grassroots activists to benefit from the voting system in the past. He has done particularly well among young voters.
Washington is the biggest prize, with 101 pledged delegates available. Hawaii has 25 delegates at stake and Alaska 16.
Whatever happens on Saturday, the battle will be won and lost in far bigger states still to come. In RealClearPolitics poll averages, Mrs Clinton has the lead over Mr Sanders by nine percentage points in California, 34 points in New York and 28 in Pennsylvania.
Calculations suggest Mr Sanders may need to win two-thirds of the remaining delegates – in primaries, caucuses and among so-far uncommitted super-delegates – the unelected officials who can vote for their candidate of choice at the party’s election convention.

Birnin Kebbi Central Market On Fire

2016-03-26T09:24:00.000-07:00

The Birnin Kebbi Central Market has been gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports.

A NAN correspondent, who visited the scene of the incident on Saturday, reports that property worth millions of naira was destroyed but no life was lost.

Alhaji Abubakar Bandam, the chairman of the central market management, who told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the fire was noticed at about 12:00 mid night, explained that the source of the inferno was yet to be determined.

He said the management of the market was working closely with security agencies to identify the cause, just as he commended the state Department of Fire Service for its prompt response.
Alhaji Bello Zagga, the state Director of Fire Service, told NAN that the fire lasted for several hours because the firefighting vans did not have easy access to the spot of the inferno.

He said although the source of the fire was yet to be identified, suspected sources could be illegal electrical wiring and connections in shops.

NAN reports that officials from the state government, led by the Chief of Staff of the government house, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, and the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Mohammad Bashar, visited the scene to sympathies with traders who lost their goods. (NAN).

Another prophet gives el-Rufai ultimatum

2016-03-26T09:01:00.001-07:00

Popular Nigerian cleric, Dr Chris Okafor has told Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state that he has about eight more days to retract his impending Religious Bill or face the wrath of God.

Speaking at his Liberation City Church headquarters on Sunday, March 20, the clergyman read out the details of the proposed bill from a mobile phone before screaming: “El Rufai, Herod, leave the church alone!”

The pastor stated that the bill is potentially anti-christian and warned that El Rufai was only being used to test run something that would later become a bigger plan to Islamize Nigeria.

Speaking further, the cleric said that if el-Rufai is left to go ahead with the bill unchallenged, about five other governors from the north will follow suit before other states in the region embrace it, and the whole country by extension.

“It will not happen in my time…it will not happen in your time…it will not be on record that it happened in my time…No! It will not happen!” the cleric declared to a thunderous applause from the congregation.

“El Rufai take time! God is angry with you! You have 14 days to reverse that law or the wrath of God will come against you! You should count it, 14 days from today (March 20, 2016), he has 14 days to reverse and invalidate that law… if he refuses to do so, he should expect the wrath of God to visit him!” he added.

He also told journalists after the meeting that, “I prayed very well, and the Lord told me to go ahead and warn El Rufai. And I want you all to count 14 days from the day of the prophecy (March 20, 2016). If he does not retrace his steps and abandon that bill, God will take steps to honor His words. 14 days! Please count it.”

Recall that the popular cleric also recently brought a dead baby back to life.

Smart Transport Launches in Abuja by Uber

2016-03-23T08:31:00.001-07:00

A growing technology company, Uber on Wednesday added Abuja to the list of smart transportation hubs in Africa where riders are conveniently connected to drivers in real time at the touch of a button on the Uber app that will be configured on a smart phone.

This happened at the launch of the innovative service that took place at the Transcorp Hilton where the Nigerian federal capital became the 400th city to be added across the globe about 18 months after the same service was launched in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, the General Manager for Uber Lagos, Ebi Atawodi said: “We’re really excited to be launching Uber in Abuja. Uber gives the people of Abuja an affordable, easy and flexible choice to move around the city safely and reliably.

“For those who don’t know, Uber moves around millions of global citizens every day, offering affordable and reliable rides at the touch of a button. By offering a friendly and reliable complement to existing transport options, we can help improve urban mobility in Abuja, reduce traffic congestion and the environmental impact of vehicles at the same time.

Brussels Deadly Attacks: Airport Bombing Suspect ‘Arrested’

2016-03-23T05:01:00.003-07:00

The suspected ISIS bomb maker behind the Brussels terror attacks, Najim Laachraoui has been arrested in Anderlecht according to reports. Najim Laachraoui is believed to be the mystery third bomber seen on CCTV at the Belgium capital's Zaventem airport just moments before two huge bombs tore through the check-in area, killing about 32 people.

A key suspect in the attacks in Brussels has been arrested, Belgian media say, quoting judicial sources.

Najim Laachraoui, thought to be the man on the right in a CCTV image taken before the Zaventem airport attack, was detained in the Anderlecht area.

Two of the other attackers have been named in Belgian media as the brothers Khalid and Brahim el-Bakraoui.

Twin explosions at the airport and another at a metro station on Tuesday left about 34 dead and 250 wounded.

There has been no official confirmation of the latest arrest or the identity of any of the attackers.

Laachraoui is believed to be the bomb maker behind the Paris terror in November and an Isil commander. He was one of Europe’s most wanted men who gave police the slip last year when he returned from Syria.

Verizon Galaxy Note Edge getting March security update

2016-03-23T04:40:00.001-07:00

Verizon has started rolling out the March security update to Samsung Galaxy Note Edge units on its network. The update, which the carrier says only includes the latest Android security patch, bumps the device's software version to LRX22C.N915VVRU2BPA4. Given that the update has just started rolling out, it may take some time before it hits your phone, so be patient. However, if you're feeling impatient, you can also manually check for the update by heading to the Settings menu on your device.

This comes less than a week after Verizon started rolling out the update to both Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units on its network.

Anti-Saraki Senators back down

2016-03-23T00:04:00.002-07:00

Some All Progressives Congress senators who opposed the election of Bukola Saraki as Senate President, held a rare meeting Tuesday with Mr. Saraki’s key supporters from the same party, casting aside differences that for months polarised the ruling party’s senate caucus.

The meeting between the anti-Saraki group’s so-called Unity Forum and pro-Saraki’s Like Minds, had in attendance 10 senators – five from each of the two camps. It took place at the Asokoro residence of Aliyu Wammako, a former Sokoto State governor.

Mr. Wamakko confirmed that the talks held.

The two sides had for months opposed the other, with some members of Unity Group pushing for Mr. Saraki’s removal.
The two groups emerged in the run up to the election of the Senate’s principal officers.

Mr. Saraki won the top seat in defiance of his party, APC’s decision to support his challenger, Ahmed Lawan.

Unity Forum’s most outspoken member, Kabiru Marafa, recently called for Mr. Saraki’s in view of the senate president’s ongoing trial for alleged false declaration of assets.

Tuesday’s meeting had in attendance Mr. Lawan, Mr. Marafa, Gbenga Ashafa, and Suleiman Hukunyi as part of the group’s team.

One the other side, the Like Minds were represented by Danjuma Goje, Mr. Wammako, Sani Yerima, Kabiru Gaya and Adamu Aliero.

Speaking exclusively at the end of the meeting which ended around 6.50 PM, Mr. Wammako said the meeting was held to end the crisis that hit the APC caucus following Mr. Saraki’s emergence as senate president.

He said it was high time the Senators belonging to the ruling party agreed to work together in the interest of Nigeria and to support President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Effectively the meeting has brought an end to crisis in the Senate between APC Senators who now support the Senate President, Bukola Saraki,” Mr. Wamako said.

This development came ahead of Mr. Saraki’s day at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday when the tribunal is expected to rule on his motion for the dismissal of the case against him on grounds of procedural error.

Another Senator, a member of the Unity Forum, who attended the meeting but asked that his identity be protected, said the meeting had three outcomes and that both sides agreed “to have a united APC caucus”.

The Senator said the first outcome was that the composition of Senate committees be reviewed to conform with the Standing Rules of the Senate.

He said an upward review of the number of the committees must follow due process as prescribed the section 60 of the Senate Rules.

The second point, he said, was that committees should also be reconstituted to “favour APC Senators”.

He said it was finally agreed that the APC caucus henceforth be “loyal to our party and be committed to its objectives”.

“The number three point is the supremacy of our party, loyalty to our leaders and support for President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.

He said the “the meeting was held in the interest our party and Nigeria”.

Asked if the meeting was held to settle the longstanding Saraki row, he said, “It is beyond Saraki”. But he added that “there is no crisis between us again”.

“This man (Saraki) is in court and anything can happen.

“So APC Senators must come together and unite; otherwise, if anything happens to Saraki in the court PDP Senators who are very united may take over the Senate.

“And that would be a very great disservice to our party, the President and Nigerians who voted for change.

“So, we are now uniting like PDP Senators and are settling our differences,” the Senator said.