Health, News and Entertainment: 2015

Thursday, December 31, 2015

24 Fat-Burning Ab Exercises (No Crunches!)

Bye-bye muffin top

When most people think "abs," they think the muffin top that blooms over the top of too-tight pants. But abdominals, a set collectively known as the core, includes the many interconnected muscles that run up the back and stretch down to the butt and the front and inner thighs, says Michele Olson, PhD, professor of physical education and exercise science at Auburn University–Montgomery, Alabama.

Google's Quantum Computer

As we near the end of 2015, here are my top 10 picks for 2015 technology breakthroughs.

These genius inventions are sending us careening into a world of Abundance, BOLD visionaries and accelerating exponential change.

My team and I reviewed over 100 prospects as we created this list.

3 Sharp Ways to Achieve Your Career Goals in 2016

Wait! Let me guess… You’re planning for 2016, right? Or you are just being merry without giving it a thought? Well, I get it. It’s the holidays and it is needed. I’m celebrating too.

2016 is almost here and the resolutions and goals will start rolling in. But permit me to tell you this:
You don’t need new year resolutions!

An ISIS rape survivor has revealed the terrible fate she suffered at the hands of the ruthless terrorist organization. Nadia Murad Basee Taha, 21, from the Northern Iraqi town of Sinjar was captured in her home and sold as a sex slave to ISIS militants who considered her as an infidel and did whatever they wished with her body. Speaking at Cairo University in Egypt, she told students:

The Divine Way Men And Women Are Created By God And Its Pitfalls

Now when men wake up early in the morning their phallus rises up ( ere-ction ) the way the sun rises up. we are the sun. women on the other hand have monthly cycles or what is called moon cycles. moon cycles are every 28 days. they are the moon. now moon represents darkness while the sun represents light. the sun has to overpower the darkness for their to be light. as a man ( the sun ),

Fatai A. (Commissioner of Police Lagos State)

Homicide detectives of the Lagos State Police Command have started hunting a young man who stabbed his livein- lover to death at Festac area and disappeared. Policemen hunting the fleeing suspect said feelers they got showed that the man had fled to Benin Republic, assisted by friends. The suspect, name yet unknown, killed his 21-year-old lover, Cecilia Joseph.

An unidentified middle age man was electrocuted at the early hours of Sunday while trying to steal electric cable at a power supply installation in Kaduna.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened at Accra Crescent by LEA Primary School, Unguwar Rimi.

The traditional ruler of teh area, Dan Iyar Unguwar Rimi, Alhaji Muhammad Gidado, confirmed the incident.

Beautiful Mavin artist music artist Di’ja has been in the news for a while now following her controversial traditional wedding ceremony held in Kaduna state.

In an interview with City People Magazine, Di’ja opened up on her relationship with Mavin Records boss Don jazzy, described her kind of music and hoe her parents embraced her music.
When asked about how her relationship with Don Jazzy, Di’ja disclosed that:

A Celestial Church pastor, Prophet Samson Olorunisola (alias Orun mi si), who is the Shepherd in charge of Jehovah Lass Parish, Powerline, Peace Estate, Ajasa-Command, Lagos, is currently cooling his heels at Panti police command for allegedly murdering a male member of his church.

How Your Anger May Be Harming Your Health – Six Ways to Cool Down

We all get angry sometimes, it’s a natural human emotion. Also, let’s face it, sometimes life situations can be pretty enraging! However, some people get angry often, and it can become a vicious cycle that can become both destructive to your health and to your relationships with others.

Make no mistake about it, the food/mood relationship is very tight. In fact, it is so tight that simply eating too much of the wrong food can turn any beauty into a beast!
We don’t give nearly enough credit to the sensitivity of the human body, nor the ability of food to keep you emotionally balanced or throw you right off the rails. In reality, food can make you sad, food can make you happy and invariably, food can make you mad!

Actor Femi Branch Charged to Lagos Court for Issuing Dud Cheque

Popular Nollywoood Actor and producer Femi Branch was recently charged to Ikeja Magistrate court for issuing a dud cheque of 1.5 Million Naira to De Santo hotel in Ikeja Lagos.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Lagos filed a 40-count criminal charge of unlawful conversion against a Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo), and a former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi.

9 Cancer Symptoms That You Are Likely To Ignore

In respect to common cancer symptoms ignored by women, the presence of a swollen foot or leg could potentially be a cause for concern.

According to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, swelling in these areas, while accompanied with pain and/or vaginal discharge, could be a sign of cervical cancer.

Hours after he sent Jose Mourinho packing, the Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reached out to the club’s legend Didier Drogba, in an effort to get the Ivorian to return to his former club, according to reports.

José Mourinho still a great manager despite return of familiar flaws

It was against that backdrop, with the team treading dangerously close to the relegation quicksands and so much evidence of broken-down professionalism it was almost a surprise Roman Abramovich did not reach for the eject button the morning after Mourinho emerged for what will now be remembered as his last press conference on Monday and lamented the possibility that maybe his players simply were not as brilliant at their jobs as he was at his own.

South Korean 'healing center' closes people in coffins to prevent suicide

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- A South Korean "healing center" is tackling the country's suicide problem by having people stage their own "funerals" and spend time locked in coffins.

The Hyowon Healing Center in Seoul, founded by former funeral director Jeong Yong-mun, features groups of people -- often those suffering from depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts -- being dressed in funeral regalia, photographed in the style of a picture found on a coffin and then being told to write final letters to their loved ones.

OXFORD, England, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Web-building spiders don't often bask in the glory of their creation. They hang out off-screen, keeping tabs on their arrangement via a special strand of silk fibers, a signal thread.

Until now, researchers weren't exactly sure how this communicative thread worked. New research out of the University of Oxford has offered insights into how the sector web spider uses its solitary signaling thread.

UK court blames Jonathan for $1.1bn oil scandal…bars Etete from getting N17bn

Goodluck Jonathan

The Southwark Crown Court in London on Tuesday said the President Goodluck Jonathan-led government was culpable in the corruption scandal surrounding the sale of the Nigerian offshore oil block, Oil Prospecting Licence 245.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday accused the immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), of compromising the security of the nation and committing economic sabotage through his alleged diversion of over N32bn meant for the purchase of arms to fight terrorists in the North -East.

Nollywood comic actor, Dede One Day (real name Dedeoneday Onyehide) has sadly passed away. The comedian, who became known for his ‘Laugh With Me’ series, reportedly died yesterday from high blood pressure after performing at an event in Abia State.

Asia leads boom in female billionaires

More women are becoming billionaires than ever before, driven by a marked rise in the number of female Asian entrepreneurs, according to a report into global wealth.
The number of female Asian billionaires increased from just three in 2005 to 25 in 2014, the UBS/PwC Billionaire report revealed, with just over half of them first-generation entrepreneurs.

Lagos police arrest herbalist who makes charms for robbers

A certain herbalist, identified as Musiliu Otun was arrested over the weekend by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly keeping arms, ammunitions, and making charms for suspected armed robbers.

Dr. Yolanda George-David is a psychologist and life coach. She is also a presenter with Inspirational FM 92.3, and anchors a counseling and empowerment radio talk show, called, “Sharing life’s issues with Aunt Landa or Yolanda.

Former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi loses wife

Keshi who revealed that his wife had been sick for a while said he never expect that the sickness will lead to her death.

A former Director of Finance in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Shuaibu Salisu, has alleged that he delivered $47 million which was withdrawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 11 suitcases to former NSA Sambo Dasuki.

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9 Health Benefits of Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated.

However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet.

Plus, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases and much, much more.

9 Silent Nigerian Billionaires Who Keep Their Wealth On A Low Key

When the term 'billionaire' pops up in Nigeria, it is easy to refer to the likes of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga or Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija. However there are some Nigerian billionaires you might not know that keep things on a low key.

Olamide Loses Dad

Olamide who just released his 5th studio album, Eyan Mayweather, announced the sad news on his Instagram page on Thursday.

Ugwuanyi lauds Fr. Mbaka over 4,500 job creation

ENUGU – Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has commended the Chairman and Spiritual Director of an indigenous company, Aqua Rapha Investment Nigeria Limited, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka for using his company to provide 4,500 jobs for the people of the state.

The governor made the commendation during a visit to the company at 9th Mile corner, Ngwo for the launch of her new products lines – Rapha Groundnut Oil, Rapha Soya Oil and Rapha Carbonated drinks.

Nollywood veterans, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary via an instagram post. The couple who have been role models to a lot of people in their profession and marriage added another feather to their cap with the wedding anniversary.

In the interest of full disclosure, I’m writing this post as I eat a chocolate chip cookie brought in by one of the lovely and talented Forbes producers. I like to call this “reporting from the trenches.”
(Of sedentary employees who are getting fatter by the minute, that is).

Paris attacks: Hollande blames Islamic State for 'act of war'

The near-simultaneous attacks in Paris that killed at least 127 people were an "act of war" organised by the Islamic State militant group, says France's President Francois Hollande.

He said the attacks, carried out by eight gunmen and suicide bombers, were "organised and planned from outside".
The targets included bars, restaurants, a concert and a high-profile football match. More than 180 people were hurt.

Diezani

The publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has released photos of cancer-stricken Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in the inaugural issue of a brand new tabloid titled Boss magazine.

Home Remedies to Stop Fishy Smelling Discharge from Vagina

The main cause for foul fishy discharge from the vagina is Bacterial Vaginosis.
There is grey watery discharge from the vagina, with inflammation of the vaginal area. Bacterial Vaginosis occurs when there is overgrowth and imbalance of normal bacteria flora in the vagina. It was previously called Gardnerella Vaginitis, but later it was found that there are many other bacteria in the vagina which cause this type of fishy discharge. Bacterial Vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is not a serious condition, but the fishy smell makes it more disturbing to the women.

Men who drink two or more glasses of soda or other sweetened drinks a day may have a greater risk of heart failure, a Swedish study suggests.

CCT: Saraki’s lawyers walk out, trial continues Nov. 19

Twenty-six lawyers representing Senate President Bukola Saraki, who is standing a 13-count trial for false declaration of assets, walked out on the judges of the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, on Thursday.

Chelsea boss JOSE MOURINHO has had his appeal against a £50,000 fine and a suspended one-game stadium ban dismissed by the Football Association.

Its Official, Akpororo Ties The Knot With His Queen Josephine

Super Comedian and Airtel’s brand ambassador Akpororo is not about games at all. The gentleman has taken his beautiful heartthrob Josephine on a journey of eternity.

Gowon Jack Musa, a k a Jack Spencer, was arrested on November 18, 1992, for conspiring to import in excess of 1kg of heroin into the USA. Detectives found, in his room, a Swiss Air Global Hotel Guide on which Musa had written a reference to "The Heroin Connection."

They also found a television documentary on the recruitment of individuals in the Dallas area to smuggle heroin into the U.S. He had also written a phone number for Donald Iwegbu, an alleged co-conspirator who had admitted that the goal of the operation was to smuggle heroin into the U.S.
He was found guilty by a jury and was sentenced to 27 years in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release, but thanks to the new prison reform in the USA, he was among those granted pardon and released earlier this week.

Side Gigs: 5 Tips on Making Extra Cash Besides Your Salary

'If wishes were horses, beggars would ride." Everyone wants to be rich, to have enough money to live the good life. But sadly, wishes aren’t horses. If they were, it would indeed be a crazy world. There are no “wish horses”, we’ve got to wake up every morning and work our dreams! The closest anyone gets to a wish horse is money. The more money you can make, the more wishes you can make come true for yourself and those you love.

The 5 Economic Survival Skills You Must Have in 2015

If there is anything to deduce from the Ping-Pong of fiery words between the coordinating minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the former CBN governor, Charles Soludo these past weeks, it is that the Nigerian economy is not looking very pretty at the moment.

A lot of people believe that the millennials are a lucky and somewhat spoiled generation. A generation that tends to favour smart work over hard work and is more concerned about momentary happiness and satisfaction than future benefits in their careers.

Jackie Chan’s a legend, says Sonu Sood

The Bollywood actor talks about filming for ‘Kung Fu Yoga’ and why being in Dubai makes him feel special Bollywood actor Sonu Sood describes Jackie Chan, one of the world’s most recognised faces and a martial arts superstar, as an “absolute legend”.

The eyes are the windows to the soul and the world, so we have to be careful to look after them. Take a look at 9 things you shouldn't do to your eyes.

1. Working and reading in dim light
Working and reading in dim light can cause eye strain. To make yourself more comfortable, only work and read in areas that are well lit.

Paul Pogba

The only thing to keep us vaguely interested in transfer gossip about Paul Pogba is the knowledge that someday, somehow, he will actually sign for someone. It almost certainly won’t be exciting enough to warrant the hours and weeks and years we’ve spent reading transfer gossip about him, but he will at least be very expensive.

Sinai plane crash: Victims flown back to Russia

The bodies of 144 of those killed in Saturday's air crash in Egypt have been flown back to the Russian city of St Petersburg as an investigation into the cause continues.
All 224 people on the Airbus 321 - most of them Russians - died when it came down over the northern Sinai peninsula.

This 20-Minute Zero-Equipment Cardio Workout Will Help You Lose Weight In No Time

Cardio is any kind of exercise that involves aerobic exercises and increases your heart rate. According the American Heart Association (AHA), “Cardiovascular exercise involves the steady and repetitive movement of a person's arms and legs”. Cardio exercises help perk up the body's blood circulation. These exercises are all about burning out calories, just remember to warm up for at least 10 minutes before doing this workout. Warm up can include: march, jog in place, arm swings, ankle rotations, stepping side to side, chest fly, rotator cuffs and jump ropes (10 secs each)
20 Minute Fat Burning Cardio Workout

World’s most populous country, China has announced a slight lift to the family planning restrictions in which each couple is expected to have one child to allow all couples, after decades of the strict and controversial one-child policy left it with an ageing population and shrinking workforce..

The announcement was made at the close of a key party meeting in Beijing to chart the course of the world’s second largest economy over the next five years.

What Samuel Eto’o Has To Say About Boko Haram

Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o has given a strong statement against the deadly terrorists called Boko Haram ravaging the Northern part of Nigeria.

It's late at night, which obviously means I'm making frequent trips to my refrigerator. Truth be told, I am literally standing here with the refrigerator door open, typing this newsletter on my phone as I look for a healthy snack to satisfy my every craving. Hmmm, what to eat? I think I'll go with strawberries tonight (low calorie, high fiber, low glycemic, and quite filling), but for now, probably much like you, all this refrigerator talk has got me in the mood to TYPE SOME NEWS!

Having said that, did you know that refrigeration can actually cause certain foods to spoil faster? It's true. In fact, here are 7 foods that you'll never find in my refrigerator (mostly because I store them somewhere else):

Sanusi strips Bayero’s son of title

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has sacked Chiroma of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Bayero, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

The Emir has also appointed the District Head of Dala, Alhaji Nasiru Bayero, to replace him as the new Chiroma.
Galadiman Kano and Senior Councillor in the Emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, made available to newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.

The Evidence for the Benefits of Active, Outdoor Play for Children

According to pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, schools are feeling pressure to limit free play to comply with growing demands for academic readiness that is expected by the time kids enter kindergarten. According to experts, this may be leading to an increase in social and sensory issues.

Lady drinking milk

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in milk daily to retain her flawless and beautiful skin. If you are a bride to be, you would definitely want a radiant and glowing skin on your important day.

Milk is an important ingredient for building bones and teeth. But its uses are not restricted to that. It is a rich source of vitamins like B12, B6, A, D2 and even micronutrients like potassium, calcium, magnesium, lactic acid and even proteins. All these nutrients help smooth the skin and prevent premature aging. Milk also helps make the skin more elastic, and boost collagen production in the skin, cleanses the pores and reduces irritation caused by artificial products. Thus, milk acts as an exfoliator, anti ageing agent and a wonderful cleanser to help you attain a flawless skin.

Former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested two bankers with Fidelity Bank who allegedly aided the former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina,‎ to launder stolen funds.

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