Photo News: Adeosun, Elumelu, others at IMF/World Bank meeting
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by racheal ishaya6 the minister of finance mrs kemi adeosun and the central bank governor on sunday left nigeria for washington dc to join other economic experts from around the world in discussing issues affecting global economy3 the discussions is taking place under the auspices of the world bank group and the international monetary fund imf3 the spring meetings of the imf and the world bank will bring together central bankers ministers of finance and development parliamentarians private sector executives representatives from civil society organisations and academics3 they will discuss issues of global concern including the world economic outlook poverty eradication economic development and aid effectiveness3 also featured are seminars regional briefings press conferences and many other events focused on the global economy international development and the worlds financial system3 below are some pictures from the meeting3

Enugu LG Chair promises electricity to all households
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ezinwa said that with constant electricity the issue of pipe-borne water would be tackled as there would be electricity to power generating sets in mini-water schemes in the council area3 they need effective renovation for us to put them to normal shape so that pupils can go back to the classrooms and learn like their counterparts in the cities he said3 ezinwa made the promise in an interview with the news agency of nigeria nan on saturday in enugu3 according to him he has made contact with the enugu electricity distribution company eedc and other rural electrification agencies and partners on how best to achieve this within record time3 my foremost priority now is to improve the infrastructure of the council area especially the extension of electricity from one community to another3 this will ensure that areas not currently energised in the council area would be energised with electricity so that the lives of rural dwellers can be touched he said3 mr chukwudi ezinwa the chairman of ezeagu local government in enugu state says his priority is to provide electricity to all households in the council area3 the chairman said he would also focus on staff welfare and education during his two-year tenure3 he said that there must be a harmonious relationship between the government and its staff because the workers being the creator of the wealth must work hand together with the government to move the administration forward3 no government can survive without taking adequate care of its staff3 another area of importance to my administration is education. most of the primary schools in the council area are dilapidated3 by stanley nwanosike2

23 cultists, 15 vandals in trouble
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the goc further said that the troops of the 81 division also raided some suspected pipeline vandals at ilara and imagbon areas of ikorodu to stop them from vandalising the countrys pipelines3 the nigerian army has arrested 23 suspected cultists who were conducting physical training for new recruits and initiation and involved in robbery and kidnapping3 maj.-gen. enobong udoh the general officer commanding goc 81 division of the nigerian army reported at a news conference at the 174 battalion ikorodu area of lagos on saturday3 udoh was represented by the brigade commander brig.-gen. moundhey ali3 the goc who said the suspects were arrested at different times and locations explained that the arrests were a result of intensive surveillance and intelligence report3 in continuation of the crackdown on criminal elements and cultists in and around lagos and ogun states the troops of 81 division arrested 23 suspected cultists in ikorodu area on april 163 over 50 suspected cultists from eiye confraternity were conducting physical training for new recruits initiation and planning for robbery and kidnap activities3 their arrest was preceded by a shootout between the troops of 174 battalion ikorodu and the cultists after which 23 of the suspected cultists were arrested while others escaped he said3 the goc said that two of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds adding that one of the suspected newly-recruited cultists died as a result of injuries inflicted on him during the cult initiation3 however one of our gallant soldiers while combatting the cultists sustained a gunshot wound on his left leg during the encounter and was immediately evacuated3 the soldier and the 2 wounded cultists are receiving treatment at the battalions medical reception station3 items recovered from the suspects include one locally-made double barrel pistol five live cartridges five machetes four jack knives two table knives three locally-fabricated axes with nail like edges and five mobile phones3 also recovered from them are one parcel containing substance suspected to be indian hemp. others are two atm cards eight identity cards nine passport photographs packets of condom rings and a variety of charms he said3 the army also arrested 15 other persons suspected to be pipeline vandals and recovered 31 jerry cans of refined petroleum products in the process3 the suspected vandals armed with ak-47 rifles fired sporadically and fled on sighting the troops3 during the operation sabotaged portions of the nigerian national petroleum corporation nnpc pipelines were observed in imoro creek in imagbon3 items recovered from them include one wooden boat 40 empty jerry cans each weighing 50 litres and a 1000-metre-long hose ostensibly used in siphoning products by the suspected vandals3 the recovered items were destroyed and no arrest was made udoh said3 the goc also said that seven impersonators were arrested alongside eight suspected vandals on april 17 in lagos and ogun states3 while on anti-bunkering patrol along imoro creek in ikorodu troops discovered sabotaged points along the nnpc pipeline including a loading area in the creek for siphoned products where eight suspected vandals were arrested3 items recovered from them include 10 vehicles 31 jerry cans loaded with refined products 77 empty jerry cans three coolers nine mobile phones and substances suspected to be hard drugs3 another set of 1320 empty jerry cans were also discovered and destroyed3 in addition seven suspected impostors were arrested by troops while on operation checkmate he said3 udoh expressed appreciation to the general public and particularly the people of lagos and ogun states for their continuous cooperation3 he urged them to always give timely information that would help the division in its operations3 he pledged not to relent until the area of responsibility of the division was completely rid of all forms of cultism vandalism and other violent criminal activities and elements3 the suspects are undergoing preliminary investigation after which they will be handed over to the appropriate security agencies for further investigations and prosecution he said. nan3

Buhari: Gani Fawehinmi was a pacesetter
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in 1984 when lawyers in nigeria boycotted the anti-corruption tribunals set up by the buhari led military regime to try corrupt politicians fawehinmi decided to appear before the tribunals. consequentlyhe was isolated by the nigerian bar association. but gani was undeterred3 as part of the posthumous celebration of the human rights advocate the lagos state government will unveil a new statue in his honour at the gani fawehinmi memorial park in ojota3

Crisis rocks Ekiti delegates congress of PDP
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the major gladiators are governor fayose former minister of works mr. dayo adeyeye and senator representing ekiti south sen. abiodun olujimi3 by ariwodola idowu3 aluko was beaten up by persons suspected to be political thugs over allegation that he was working against ikere agenda fashioned by gov. ayo fayose in support of his deputy prof kolapo olusola3 aluko who led a group of youth to the secretariat of the party to register his protest over alleged subversion of the oppositions will was chased away from the congress3 the supporter of former works minister mr dayo adeyeye was beaten with canes and cudgels and his sparkling apparel heavily stained3 aluko accused the deputy governor and a member of the house of assembly representing ikere constituency 1 mr. wale ayeni as the masterminds of the attack3 our group won election at ogbonjana ward 7 and we were rejoicing only for these thugs to pounce on me and started beating me3 i have reported the case to the police and proper action will be taken against the sponsors he added3 the fragile peace brokered recently in the party broke down as the political gladiators squared up in virtually all the 177 wards where elected delegates were expected to emerge preparatory for the may 8 governorship primary3 crisis on saturday rocked the delegates congress of the peoples democratic party pdp in ekiti leading to an attack on a former chairman of ikere local gvernment mr. mr banji aluko3 they engaged in battle of wits in the delegates election3 while fayose is backing his deputy olusola to succeed him in the july 14 governorship poll the duo of adeyeye and olujimi were also contesting the same seat3 adeyeye described the congress as a charade calling for outright cancellation of the exercise to prevent anarchy3 adeyeye said the election was brazenly manipulated in all the 177 wards accusing the leaders of pdp ad hoc committees sent to the 16 local governments of diverting the materials meant for the election3 former senate president david mark led other top hierarchy of the party to conduct the congress3 the national chairman of the pdp chief uche secondus and members of the national working committee as well as senator mark were in ado ekiti last wednesday to mediate between the opposing camps3 tension was particularly high in ikere ekiti hometown of the fayoses deputy as factions fought over the control of the ikere local government delegates in all the eleven wards in the council3 adeyeye who spoke through his media assistant niyi ojo said there was no election anywhere in the state. those loyal to fayose sat somewhere and wrote the list of delegates3 what really marvelled us was that the committees sent by the national headquarters to conduct the election didnt go to the wards they diverted he alleged nan3

Buhari returns to Abuja from London
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kifordu said nigeria is attractive to investors because of buharis fight against corruption in the country4 he claimed that the previous administration gave room for rot and corrupt activities4 we have a president in nigeria that people can look at and trust that if i invest in nigeria my investment will not be stolen4 when we talk of security he has done security in terms of boko haram and in terms of the niger delta he said4 explaining further how president buhari is resetting the country kifordu said it is the primary role of the police and not the military to protect nigerian citizens and president buhari is enforcing this4 the police is the number one organisation that takes care of our security. it is only when we are under attack that the military comes in4 in past years we have seen the issue when the military jumps on board without paying regard to the police. then suddenly when something happens in nigeria mr president says deploy the police people are saying dont deploy the police4 however an earlier statement in abuja by the presidents senior special assistant on media and publicity malam garba shehu said the shell investment ventures would lay the foundation for the next 20 years production and domestic gas supply bringing with it all the attendant benefits both to the economy and the wider society3 but like oliver twist we ask for more investments. we are encouraging more british companies to come to nigeria3 we appreciate the support you have given in training and equipping our military particularly in the war against insurgency but we want to also continue to work with you on trade and investment3 buhari also briefed the prime minister on the strides in agriculture which he said had put nigeria firmly on the road to food self-sufficiency3 i am very pleased with the successes in agriculture. we have cut rice importation by about 90 per cent made lots of savings of foreign exchange and generated employment3 people had rushed to the cities to get oil money at the expense of farming. but luckily they are now going back to the farms. even professionals are going back to the land3 we are making steady progress on the road to food security he said3 the president recalled that the all progressives congress-led government had campaigned on three major issues to secure the country revive the economy and fight corruption3 according to him as the 2019 general election approaches politicians are already pre-occupied with the polls while he is bothered more about security and the economy3 we have elections next year politicians are already pre-occupied with the polls but i am bothered more about security and the economy he stressed3 prime minister may in her remarks said britain would continue to work with nigeria in the areas of training and equipping the military3 she also said that her country would continue to assist nigeria on the rehabilitation of abducted schoolgirls freed from by boko haram3 on april 18 president buhari delivered his keynote address at the commonwealth business forum at guildhall london where he enjoined leaders of the commonwealth to avoid trade wars and work collectively to preserve the global trading order3 the commonwealth business forum cbf with the theme making business easier between commonwealth countries was part of events at this years commonwealth heads of state meeting chogm- 253 president buhari said if we are to make business easier between our countries and going beyond the commonwealth we must avoid trade wars and work collectively to preserve the global trading order support regional initiatives as well as support domestic structural reforms that focus on the priorities of individual countries3 he reiterated his belief in wealth creation and employment opportunities within the commonwealth3 president buhari called on the members of the commonwealth business forum and prospective investors to participate in the 2018 uknigeria trade and investment forum at the london stock exchange3 the president also met with the chief executive officer of royal dutch shell plc mr ben van beurden in connection with shell and other partners plan to invest 15b in nigerias oil industry3 nan observed that no statement was issued on the outcome of the meeting which was held behind closed doors3 the president on april 9 left abuja for london after he announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2019 general election3 president buhari also met with the archbishop of canterbury his grace justin welby and chieftain of the all progressives congress apc asiwaju bola tinubu in london3 archbishop welby said it was always a delight to see president buhari whom i have tremendous respect for3 you have my best wishes on your recent decision. i read your declaration speech3 we are neutral as a church but we will pray for you. great statesmen are those who run for the good of their country. we will be praying for you3 the archbishop presented president buhari with a copy of his recent book reimagining britain. foundations for hope3 president buhari on april 15 received members of the buhari diaspora support organisation led by mr charles sylvester. he reassured the group that his administration would always justify the trust and confidence reposed in it by nigerians3 he saidwe will do our best to justify your trust in us and that confidence wont be abused3 i am happy that people like you are here on your own defending the country. you have shown courage and sacrifice3 i assure you that your confidence in us wont be abused we will do our best to justify it3 president buhari also said that nigeria was gifted with tremendous human and natural resources but regretted that the failure of some of the leadership we had in the past led to our not being able to capitalise on resources to improve the lot of the people3 the president said his administration has not done too badly benchmarked against the state of the nation in 20153 he explained that government was doing its best to recover looted funds noting however that it was impossible to identify and recover all the loots3 nan reports that the presidents visit to london witnessed various rallies in support of his administration3 on april 20 some nigerians converged in front of the nigerian high commission in london to rally in support of the apc-led federal government3 the president is resetting the country on the path of growth and development said mr. stephen kifordu from delta state the leader of the group3 according to him there is no credible alternative to buhari and vice president yemi osinbajo in the 2019 election noting that the group represents the aspiration of many nigerians who want progress for nigeria3 president muhammadu buhari has returned to abuja after his visit to the united kingdom where he held bilateral talks on nigeria british relations and also participated in the commonwealth heads of government meeting chogm3 the news agency of nigeria nan reports that the presidential aircraft which left london at about 1p.m.nigerian time landed at the presidential wing of the nnamdi azikiwe international airport abuja at about 7.10p.m3 president buhari was received at the airport by service chiefs minister of the federal capital territory alhaji muhammed bello and chief of staff to the president malam abba kyari3 others at the airport to welcome the president included the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity malam garba shehu and other presidential aides3 while in london president buhari on april 16 held bilateral talks with british prime minister theresa may where he asked for more british investments in nigeria3 buhari commended british companies unilever cadbury and many others3 the president noted that the companies had stood with nigeria through thick and thin. he said they remained in nigeria even when the country fought a civil war3 president buhari is resetting our country. he is bringing us back to the way things should be3 this support rally came 24 hours after a group bearing biafran flags staged a protest in front of the commonwealth house in westminister london3

Manchester United break Spurs hearts for FA Cup final
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manchester united inflicted more fa cup semi-final misery on tottenham hotspur as they recovered from a poor start to win 2-1 at a packed wembley stadium on saturday3 tottenham playing on the ground which has been their temporary home all season got off to a dream start3 dele alli scored from close range but alexis sanchez equalised with a header and ander herrera fired uniteds winner midway through the second half3 while united can look forward to the prospect of finishing the season with some silverware tottenham must pick themselves up after an eighth successive fa cup semi-final loss3 the usual spursy argument will be made and there will come a point when this undoubtedly talented side must back up the bouquets it gets with actual trophies the true currency of success3 spurs flew out of the blocks but simply could not put united away and there was an air of desperation and frustration3 there was also the questions of pochettinos decision to persist with michel vorm in goal and keep first-choice hugo lloris on the bench3 while it is harsh to place defeat solely at vorms door he certainly could have done better with herreras winner3 harry kane could not find his usual sure touch and son heung-min superb this season had one of those days when nothing went right3 standing between united and a record-equalling 13th fa cup triumph will be chelsea or southampton who play on sunday3

One night of bad sleep can lead to Alzheimer s Disease: Scientists
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using positron emission tomography imaging the researchers measured beta-amyloid burden in the brain after one night of rested sleep and after one night of sleep deprivation1 new research suggests that a single night of sleep deprivation can increase levels of beta-amyloid protein involved in the making of alzheimers disease1 beta-amyloid also known as amyloid beta is a sticky protein that can accumulate between brain cells and form plaques. these plaques disrupt brain cell communication and this is believed to play a key role in alzheimers disease1 study co-author nora d. volkow of the laboratory of neuroimaging at the niaaa and colleagues recently published their findings in the proceedings of the national academy of sciences1 alzheimers disease is a progressive cognitive disorder characterised by memory loss and changes in behaviour. it is the most common form of dementia affecting around 5.7 million adults in the united states alone1 past research has associated disrupted sleep with an increase in beta-amyloid levels but volkow and colleagues note that there have been some shortfalls in research1 despite the evidence say the researchers that acute sleep deprivation elevates [beta]-amyloid levels in mouse interstitial fluid and in human cerebrospinal fluid not much is known about the impact of sleep deprivation on [beta]-amyloid burden in the human brain1 to help shed light on how acute sleep deprivation influences brain levels of beta-amyloid the team studied 20 healthy adults aged 22721 the discovery was made by scientists from the american national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism niaaa1 after a single night of sleep deprivation the researchers noticed an increase in beta-amyloid levels in the right hippocampus of the subjects brains as well as in the thalamus1 the hippocampus is the brain region associated with long-term memory and the thalamus is a brain region involved in processing sensory information1 according to the authors these findings provide preliminary evidence for the role of sd [sleep deprivation] on [beta-amyloid] accumulation in the human brain1 volkow and her colleagues note that they are unable to say whether a night of rested sleep could negate the accumulation of beta-amyloid caused by a bad nights sleep but this is something that they plan to investigate in future research1 still they believe that their new study suggests that getting a good nights sleep may be crucial to our brain health1 the authors concludeour results highlight the relevance of good sleep hygiene for proper brain function and as a potential target for prevention of ad [alzheimers disease]1 reported by medical news today1

Ghana urges mosques use WhatsApp for call to prayer
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fadama community mosque imam sheik usan ahmed calls muslims to prayer five times at prescribed times throughout the day. although he agrees that the level of noise could be reduced relying on text and whatsapp messages could also have economic implications he told dw1 in ghana mosques and churches are seen to be compounding the problem of noise pollution according to a report by deutsche welle1 mosques are being asked to use mobile text or whatsapp messages to call the muslim community to prayer1 why is it that time for prayer cannot be transmitted with text message or whatsapp so the imam would send whatsapp messages to everybody said environment minister kwabena frimpong-boateng1 i think that will help to reduce the noise. this may be controversial but its something that we can think about he told dw1 the government says it is hopeful such a change could contribute to a reduction in excessive noise1 for many muslims living in the capital the idea of a mobile call to prayer is more difficult to embrace1 in the capital accra authorities are seeking to deal with the noise caused by these places of worship and mosques in particular1 the imam is not paid monthly. where would he get the money to be doing that we try to practice what is possible. so the text message or any other message is not a problem. but i dont think it is necessary ahmed said1 other muslim residents who spoke to dw also rejected the suggestion. i dont find anything wrong with muslims waking up at dawn and using the megaphone to call their people to come worship their god because we have christian churches who use megaphones as well and they also preach at dawn said nora nsiah1 another accra resident kevin pratt also dismissed frimpong-boatengs suggestion not everyone is on social media and not everyone is as literate as he is. the muslim call to prayer is traditionally supposed to reach as far as possible habiba ali added1 the government has signalled it ultimately intends to enforce laws in order to quiet things down in ghana1 the world health organization who has long warned of the harmful impact exposure to environmental noise may have on public health1 it lists cardiovascular disease sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment among some of the short and long-term problems people could develop1

Women, menopause, skin problems, solutions : A Guide
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it is essential to use an spf 30 sunscreen every day even when not spending a lot of time in the sun. while sunscreen cannot treat thinning skin it can prevent it from getting worse1 in this article we look at howestrogenandmenopauseaffect the skin and whether rashes are related to these hormonal changes1 stimulating the production of oil collagen and other substances involved in skin health1 promoting wound healing1 reducing inflammatory skin disorders during pregnancy or periods of high estrogen1 possibly protecting against mortality from melanoma and other skin cancers1 providing some protection against sun damage1 while decreasing estrogen levels do have an impact on a persons skin there are many other factors involved in skin health. these factors can include1 sun exposure or damage dehydration smoking fat redistribution genetics1 there is no evidence to suggest that menopause is linked to a specific type of rash. however as a woman approaches menopause the body becomes significantly more sensitive to changes in temperature particularly heat1 during and before menopause a woman may suddenly feel hot and sweaty causing her face to become flushed or red. these are known as hot flashes and they can be mild or severe enough to interfere with daily life1 decreased estrogen levels can cause the skin to become itchy sensitive or irritated. women may also notice that they are more sensitive to itchy fabrics soaps or beauty products. scratching at itchy skin can causehivesand rashes1 a woman who has a rash should consider switching to natural or fragrance-free products to reduce irritation andinflammation. if rashes become especially problematic she should see a dermatologist for further advice1 the decline in estrogen and other hormones can cause changes in a womans hair causing it to thin or fall out1 during menopause women may also notice that hair begins to grow on their face where it had not previously grown. this can include under the chin along the jawline or on the upper lip1 women have many options for dealing with unwanted facial hair. waxing and shaving are easy at-home options. a dermatologist can provide other options such as laser treatment or hair removal cream1 as estrogen levels fall it can cause the skin to get thinner and more delicate meaning it is more easily damaged. thinning skin can even lead to more frequent and noticeable bruising1 estrogen plays a vital role in keeping the skin young elastic and healthy. estrogen helps the skin by1 a woman should see her dermatologist if thin skin presents a serious problem with tearing or injury. the doctor may be able to suggest medical treatments that can help manage the problem1 in addition to thinning skin women in perimenopause or menopause are more likely to have issues with dry or flaky skin1 this is because estrogen helps the skin to hold on to water keeping it soft and moist. without estrogen the skin is prone to drying out1 to prevent dry skin people can use a gentler cleanser as traditional soaps can be particularly drying for older women. moisturizing right after showering or bathing is best1 people should avoid using exfoliants or other strong products because they can be particularly damaging to delicate or dry skin1 age spots are a common complaint of menopausal women. this is usually a sign of sun damage that has occurred throughout a womans lifetime1 wearing sunscreen consistently and from an early age is the best way to prevent age spots and skin cancer developing later in life1 some types of skin cancer can look like an age spot so it is essential to see a dermatologist regularly. the risk of skin cancer increases with age and sun exposure1 skin changes are a common complaint among women during or approaching menopause. while these issues are the result of normal hormonal changes there are a few things that women can do to help prevent them from happening or getting worse. simple steps include1 using moisturizer an oil-free moisturizer can help to keep skin thick and soft1 choose something gentle and free from perfumes or dyes to minimize the risk of irritation1 wearing sunscreen every day regular use of sunscreen can help prevent skin damage from sun exposure1 taking sun protection seriously in addition to wearing sunscreen wear hats sunglasses and other protective clothing to keep the skin covered up while exposed to the sun1 it is important for women to see a dermatologist every year. in addition to screening forcanceror other suspicious marks it is also a great opportunity to ask questions about problems or concerns about the skin1 while there is no evidence that menopause can cause a rash it is common for women to experience reddening and irritation of the skin during a hot flash. this is usually short-lived and will resolve once the hot flash goes away1 avoiding skin irritants applying sunscreen daily and seeing a dermatologist can help women manage or prevent some of the other skin conditions associated with menopause1 this article by nicole galan was culled from1

Sports abayas now the craze for Saudi women
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afp25 colourful and oozing defiance a sports-friendly version of the abaya gown was once considered a symbol of cultural rebellion in conservative saudi arabia but it is fast becoming the new normal1 some cultural purists vented fury online calling it a breach of tradition but opposition has been largely muted following recent comments from powerful crown prince mohammed bin salman that the abaya any abaya is not mandatory in islam1 until a formal edict comes however designers such as eman joharjy are cashing in on the growing popularity of the so-called sports abayas as many women push back against traditional attitudes of equating chastity with dress code1 there is a big demand joharjy told afp at her fashion studio in jeddah1 having them in different colours is empowering1 akin to a zippered jumpsuit sports abayas envelop a womans body but offer greater mobility for sporting activities in contrast to the classic baggy version where tripping on the hem of the flowing garment is a common risk1 the 43-year-olds designs come in colours like pistachio green beige and white more tolerable in the kingdoms scorching heat and she uses natural fabrics including french poplin that do not cling to a sweating body1 one of the early pioneers of the trend joharjy said she was branded a social outlier and jeered by some as batman when she began designing and donning sports abayas publicly in 20071 there was a little bit of rebellion but i designed it for myself because its practical she said1 you zip up and are ready to go1 soccer-themed abayas1 joharjy has defied a popular maxim in saudi arabia if its not black its not an abaya1 abayas have evolved over the years with new patterns fabrics and embellishments and they are sometimes worn in the kingdom with baseball-style caps over headscarves1 the latest fad is an eye-catching ensemble of soccer-themed abayas in the colours of the local teams a new way for female sporting fans to cheer for their favourite players1 such fashion trends are gaining momentum amid the kingdoms liberalisation drive including a historic royal decree allowing women to drive from june and enter sports stadiums for the first time1 the government is also seeking to jump-start womens sports and is moving toward compulsory physical education classes for girls after a ban was lifted in 20141 pictures of female athletes running in the garb in the red sea city of jeddah went viral last month setting off a new debate on sartorial freedoms for women in a country where the typically all-black body-shrouding garment is obligatory in public1 women exercising in public were long a target for the kingdoms austere religious police which has largely been neutered in recent years1 and the once-unthinkable idea of doing away with the abaya appears to now be gaining traction1 the laws are very clear and stipulated in the laws of sharia that women wear decent respectful clothing like men prince mohammed told cbs television last month1 this however does not particularly specify a black abaya. it is entirely left for women to decide what type of decent and respectful attire to wear1 modest look1 muslim cleric sheikh ahmed bin qassim al-ghamdi added a new wrinkle to the debate when he dismissed the long-held view that black was the only colour for abayas permissible in islam1 the cloak is meant for maintaining a modest look and it does not have to be black the former chief of the religious police in the holy city of mecca told saudi-owned al-arabiya television last month1 but the risk of a social backlash is real in a society steeped in conservatism1 they look like cleaners a tweet said in response to viral images of athletes dressed in sports abayas1 their purpose is not sports. we have all been running in full body veil tweeted another1 back at joharjys studio a longtime client marwa al-hadi walked in wearing one of her designs with magenta sneakers1 abaya is like the indian saree it is part of our identity joharjy told her as they weighed in on the future evolution of the garment1 but at the same time if god did not want women to do sports we would not have muscles or a body1 hadi nodded1 it is no ones business to stop and question what im wearing she said1 saudi officials recently announced that women would be able to participate next year in the riyadh international marathon previously a male-only event1

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Jacob Zuma has love child from 24 year-old lady
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ray zuma who is related to the former president confirmed to news24 that zuma was going to wed a woman named nonkanyiso chonco2 south africas former president jacob zuma is hugging the headlines again with reports that he has fathered a new baby from a 24-year-old woman2 timeslive identified the woman as nonkanyiso conco and went further to say she is set to become zumas seventh wife2 zuma is 76 years old2 yes we are getting married but that is all i can say. i need to consult before i give any interviews she said2 conco is a director of the pietermaritzburg-based nomkhubulwane culture and youth development organisation aimed at protecting the cultural practices of young zulu women2 conco reportedly resides in the plush ballito estate hilltop home to some of the citys most well-heeled residents2 according to news24 the woman delivered the child at the busamed hillcrest private hospital last thursday zumas birthday2 zuma is a polygamist who has fathered 22 known children from at least 11 women2 news24 relying on three sources reportef thar that zuma came to visit his baby under strict security on thursday night2 they had to clear the maternity ward for other patients. hospital staff made it clear that this was strictly confidential a source with direct knowledge of the birth told news242 she gave birth to his child in a durban hospital last week thursday on his birthday news24 said2 when asked if conco was the same woman who had given birth to a baby earlier this month ray zuma responded by saying so2 i cant see why you are interested. when he was still the president you [the media] were terrorising him and now you are all of a sudden interested in him2 when asked about the details of the wedding he said he was not privy to the details2 no date has been set yet. both families must come together to decide on the date. we are still in the pre-nuptial phases of the process2 zumas son edward told news24 when asked about the baby we are not going to respond or entertain any of that nonsense2 when news24 visited the hospital earlier in the week an employee confirmed that zuma had visited the facility2 yes he was here last week. i saw him with his security. i do not know why he came through2 but other sources confirmed the baby was zumas. hospital staff were briefed to keep it a closely guarded secret and only told this is jzs child and a vip delivery2 hillcrest private hospital management declined to comment saying they would not divulge details of any patient2 reported by news 242

Zimbabwe sacks striking nurses
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the zimbabwe government has sacked all striking nurses at public hospitals after they turned down a government offer of 17.1 million u.s. dollars to improve their pay1 the government said in a statement on tuesday that it regarded the industrial action as politically motivated and that it would immediately employ new nurses and recall those who retired from the service to replace the sacked health personnel1 following the decision by government yesterday monday to accede to the demands made by the striking nurses government regrets to note that the industrial action in this essential service sector has persisted1 what makes the whole action both deplorable and reprehensible is the fact that as agreed yesterday monday government today tuesday released and transferred a sum of 17.1 million u.s. dollars into the account of the ministry of health and child care for payment to the striking nurses1 while this demonstrated good faith from the government which has been effected against demonstrable economic challenges facing our nation it has not quite surprisingly persuaded the nurses to go back to their work stations in the interest of saving lives and helping patients placed under their care1 government now regards this lack of remorse as politically motivated and thus as going beyond conditions of service and worker welfare1 accordingly government has decided to discharge all the striking nurses with immediate effect the statement said1 the number of nurses fired could not be immediately established1 nurses at major public hospitals countrywide including in the capital harare and second city of bulawayo are on strike1 the strike by the nurses over better pay and working conditions was the second this year and followed a month-long strike by doctors last month1

Nestl Nigeria introduces GOLDEN MORN Puffs breakfast cereal
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food fortification is a strategy that nestl has adopted to help address the burden of micro-nutrient deficiency1 by peter ejiofor in its continued quest to provide families with more healthier and delicious food choices nestl nigeria has introduced its new breakfast cereal golden morn puffs.1 golden morn puffs is proudly produced in nigeria for nigerians. it is fortified with vitamins and iron to contribute to the efforts to address micronutrient deficiency in the country1 micronutrient deficiency is the lack of essential vitamins and minerals required in small amounts by the body for proper growth and development1 according to the world health organisation who 2 billion people in the world are affected by iron deficiency which is the most common micronutrient disorder in sub-saharan africa uwadoka said1 the major health consequences of deficiency in essential micronutrients include impaired physical and cognitive development which translates to reduced performance of school-aged children among others1 it is important to note that annually nigeria loses over 1.5 billion dollars in gross domestic product gdp directly and indirectly to vitamin and mineral deficiencies1 mr aboubacar coulibaly category manager dairy said that nestl golden morn puffs made from maize millet oats and soya is fortified with grainsmart a unique combination of vitamins and iron1 introducing the product on wednesday at a media executive meeting in lagos nestles corporate communications and public affairs manager mrs victoria uwadoka said it was made purely from grains and cereals1 with 50 per cent of our portfolio already fortified with micronutrients the introduction of golden morn puffs breakfast cereal today is another step towards the fulfilment of our commitment to provide healthier delicious food choices for all age groups a journey we have been on for the past 57 years in nigeria he said1 coulibaly disclosed that 94 per cent of the grains and cereals used in the production of golden morn puffs is sourced locally1 we are very happy to announce to you today that the work we have been doing with local farmers for the past 7 years on capacity building and grain quality improvement is yielding results1 ninety-four percent of the agricultural raw materials for the product we are launching today golden morn puffs was supplied by nigerian farmers he added1 he said that nestl nigeria would continue to invest in the development of nutrient rich delicious food to fulfil its purpose which is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future1 the news agency of nigeria nan reports that nestl nigeria plc began simple trading operations in nigeria in 1961 and has grown into a leading food manufacturing and marketing company1 nestl nigeria is the biggest food company in west africa and employs around 2400 people and has three world class factories1 it manufactures and markets a range of high quality brands including nestl pure life golden morn milo kitkat maggi and nescaf1

Artificially-ripened fruits: Reps want sellers prosecuted
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1 Nigerian dies of stroke every 2 minutesNeurologist
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stroke symptoms reflect the area of the brain that has been injured and although recovery is possible particularly with early intervention1 by joan odafe1 okubadejo of the university of lagos disclosed this at her inaugural lecture at the university in lagos. the news agency of nigeria nan reports that the lecture was titled strokes of movement and trips strategic opportunism as am approach to improve neurological care in africa.1 according to her the estimated stroke mortality rate in nigeria is between 120 and 240 per 100000 population1 extrapolated to our current estimated population of approximately 184 million according to www.population.gov.ng this translates to about 281520 deaths annually she said1 okubadejo said a stroke is a medical emergency in which the flow of blood to a portion of the brain stops suddenly1 brain cells are dependent on oxygen within the blood and without this start to die after a few minutes hence the maxim time is brain1 prof. njideka okubadejo nigerias first female neurologist says one person dies every two minutes from stroke in the nigeria1 strokes can result in lasting brain damage long-term disability or even death she said1 she explained that there were two types of strokes the ischaemic which the blood flow is blocked and the haemorrhagic which the blood vessel breaks open or ruptures leaking blood and damaging brain cells due to pressure effect1 the neurologist explained on the sidelines of the lecture that addressing risk factors that cause stroke was the best way of preventing it1 the important thing to note is that some strokes will not give you the opportunity to get to the hospital1 but addressing the risk factors particularly the strongest factor hypertension will reduce the number of people that die from stroke everyday1 if you have hypertension pay attention to ensuring that your hypertension is treated and that your blood pressure is well controlled she advised1 the don said that other factors that causes stroke included diabetes mellitus heart disease and social factors like smoking drug abuse and heavy alcohol consumption1

WHO raises alarm over stunted growth of African children
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additionally 14 million children suffered from wasting which the who office said is a strong predictor of mortality among children under five1 the world health organisation who has raised the alarm over stunted growth of no fewer than 59 million children in africa and another 10 million who are overweight1 under-nutrition occurs when people do not get enough to eat resulting in conditions such as wasting which is when a child becomes dangerously thin1 on the other hand people who are obese have body fat levels that may impair their health1 the who regional office for africa called these two issues the double burden of malnutrition1 together with diet-related non-communicable diseases ncds such as diabetes they are leading to catastrophic costs for citizens communities and national healthcare systems across the continent1 the health experts at a who meeting in nairobi therefore pressed for action to address the double burden of malnutrition in africa1 a 2016 study showed an estimated 59 million children in africa were stunted which is when a child is too short for their height another condition caused by under-nutrition1 the un health agency also warned that africas attempts to achieve health for all by 2030 could be threatened unless the continent address the twin challenges of under-nutrition and obesity1 meanwhile 10 million africans were overweight which is nearly double the number from 2000 who said1 the un agency noted the rising cases of malnutrition problem compared to a 2014 report which estimated that five per cent of men and 15 per cent of women over 18-years-old were obese1 dr felicitas zawaira director of the family and reproductive health cluster at the who regional office stressed the need for healthy diets among african children1 improving nutrition sustainably requires consideration of how to produce deliver and ensure access to healthy diets and essential nutrients not just greater quantities of food zawaira said1 in 2015 heads of state adopted the 17 sustainable development goals sdgs which seek to bring about a more just and equitable world for all people and the planet by 20301 sdg 3 which focuses on good health and well-being calls for achieving universal health coverage by this deadline among other targets1 tackling all forms of malnutrition for the achievement of universal health coverage and the health-related sdgs requires remedial actions from multiple sectors and on many fronts zawaira stated1 such measures include implementing policies and action to control the marketing and consumption of unhealthy foods or to promote consumption of healthy foods through taxation and subsidies. nan1

Cancer prevention, treatment: Toyin Saraki hosts stakeholders
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i would want to quote margaret meade in saying we must never doubt the power of a small group of people united with a common purpose and our purpose is to prevent cancer detect cancer and provide infrastructures to be able to respond to the needs of our people in relation to all types of cancer2 in a bid to create awareness for the prevention early detection and control of cancer the founder-president wellbeing foundation africa mrs toyin saraki hosted key stakeholders to a meeting to review the cancer assessment report2 the rapid assessment of the prevention and control of cancer in nigeria report is a collaborative study undertaken by the wellbeing foundation africa with support from amref health africa2 speaking at the vent mrs saraki who is the wife of the president of the nigerian senate told the stakeholders that she was optimistic that the review meeting will proffer solutions that can key into the national cancer control plan2 i want to thank everyone who has made this event possible and i believe that those of us present can harness our wealth of knowledge to key into the national cancer control plan2 we must teach our people and engage them to stop high risk behaviours and to be best positioned to detect cancer at the early stage when it is most cost-effective to treat2 the biggest challenge in development is transforming global goals and national goals into grassroots actions2 the meeting which held in abuja brought together minister of state for health dr. osagie ehanire the vice-chairman senate committee on health senator clifford odiar the west africa regional director amref dr. sylla thiam the country director janssen pharmaceutical companies of johnson and johnson mitchelle akande among others2 i would like to again thank everyone present amref health africa for your partnership and the federal ministry of health for giving civil society such a role in taking the traction from what you have begun she said2 mrs saraki who was recently named by devex as a global uhc champion and global goodwill ambassador for the international confederation of midwives icm urged the stakeholders to come up with recommendations that will help address the problem of cancer in nigeria2 also speaking at the opening of the meeting the minister of state for health dr osagie ehanire said that the government was currently pushing to strengthen the training of cancer-related healthcare workers2 he said that it was the plan of government to improve infrastructure and strengthen service delivery for cancer care including prevention and palliative care2 we welcome inter-sectoral collaborations as well as partnerships with local and global stakeholders in order to improve awareness and information on preventive practices as well as encouraging early diagnosis and management of all cancers he said2 dr. sylla thiam of amref she commended wellbeing foundation africa for carrying out the study stressing that the timing was very apt considering that the disease has taken a toll on the country2

Miracle is lucky again, wins N200,000 BBNaija wager
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housemates were given two minutes to pick and open a box of their choice using the pin code 7771 miracle has won again emerged winner of the bigbrothernaija double wahala final wager challenge1 he also won the pepsi challenge carting away the sum of 1 million naira1 miracle was again lucky to have won of n200000 wager allowance after picking the box tagged number two1 miracle won the cash in a contest with seven other housemates1 they were all instructed by bigbrother to pick a box each labelled 1- 101 bigbrother who presented the wager challenge as the simplest of the season presented housemates with 10 suitcases with gift items in each of the boxes1 bigbrother said one of the suitcases contained a cash reward and instructed housemates not to pick the suitcase containing the cash reward1 he said if any of the housemates picked the suitcase containing the cash reward the housemate wins the cash reward but the house loses the wager1 the lucky bbniaja housemate had earlier emerged winner of the seasons payporte arena games challenge with a prize of n1 million1 miracle picked the box labelled number 21 housemates lost the wager for the week while miracle got the n200000 which was meant to be used as the house final week shopping allowance1 miracle earlier wins fetched him a year supply of pepsi products and an all-expense paid trip to dubai for winning the pepsi refresh the mix challenge1 the housemates were tasked with solving a puzzle which involved making up the missing pieces that will reveal the faces of different pepsi dj ambassadors1 two time head of house miracle was the first to unravel the puzzle revealing the picture of dj exclusive one of the four pepsi dj ambassadors1 the news agency of nigeria reports that pepsi ambassadors dj spinall and dj obi were in the bbnaija house to reveal to miracle his rewards for winning the pepsi challenge1 miracle will travel with pepsi dj ambassadors dj cuppy dj exclusive dj spinall and dj obi to the one africa music festival in june 20181 miracle holds the record for most wins in the payport arena games with three wins therefore guaranteeing him another n1 million at the end of the current edition of the reality tv show1