Sweet Potato and Coffee

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!

6 Ways To Manage Hypertension, AKA Blood Pressure, Without Pills

Lifestyle plays a major role in healing your high blood pressure. One can effectively control high blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle that you can even reduce the need for medication. Here's what you can do to thwart hypertension or high blood pressure: 

African development bank approves one billion dollars loan for 2016 budget management with interest rate

The African Development Bank has approved $1 billion dollars loan for the deficit management of the nation’s 2016 budget with less than 1.3 percent interest rate.

FCT committee expresses dismay over alleged seizure of over 400 plots of lands by the Nigerian army without notifying the FCT minister or allotees

The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory has expressed dismay over the alleged seizure of over 400 plots of land by the Nigerian Army without notifying the allottees or the FCT Minister, MOHAMMED BELLO.

Dilute honey 'may fight urine infections'

Honey and water might be a useful weapon against urine infections in hospital patients, say UK researchers.

First 'three person baby' born using new method

The world's first baby has been born using a new "three person" fertility technique, New Scientist reveals.

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo visits singer with failed kidneys (photo)

 
– Presiding Pastor of Trinity House Pastor Ituah Ighodalo visits ailing gospel singer Egberame Paul Praise
 – Praise has been on dialysis as his two kidneys for moths now as his two kidneys collapsed – The Double Double singer needs N9 million for a kidney transplant Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

Former PDP governor writes open letter to President Buhari

Former Sokoto state governor Alhaji Attahiru D. Bafarawa writes a powerful open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. Bafarawa, who was the governor during the administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lists seven points the president must look into for the success of his government.

Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies aged 93

Shimon Peres

Shimon Peres, who served twice as Israel's prime minister and once as president, has died at the age of 93.

Trump: I held back on Bill Clinton's 'indiscretions' because of Chelsea

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump said Monday night he didn't pursue a line of criticism he could have during the debate, out of respect for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's daughter, Chelsea.

Real Madrid denied by Borussia Dortmund

No team has ever retained the Champions League title -- and Real Madrid got a taste of how difficult it might prove after being held 2-2 by Borussia Dortmund Tuesday. Twice Real led and twice it was pegged back as Dortmund claimed a deserved point from an enthralling contest.

EFCC Links Patience Jonathan With 9 Houses, 2 Hotels, One Plaza

ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigators probing ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan’s link with five choice buildings, including a N5billion hotel in Abuja, have unearthed seven additional properties believed to be owned by her.

My arrest will lead to Jonathan's imrprisonment - Tompolo

– The former militant vowed to return to militancy to help his people 
– He however denied that he has any link to the Niger Delta Avengers

Serena’s Heartbreak: Williams’ Dad Suffers Debilitating Stroke

Serena Williams‘

Serena Williams‘ Wimbledon glory has been overshadowed by a dark family tragedy, RadarOnline.com has learned: Her father, RichardWilliams, recently had a stroke and has since been experiencing debilitating memory issues, his wife told Radar.

Dying Cher Carves Up Her $305 Million Fortune — Singer ‘Knows Her Time Is Limited’

Cher and husband Allman

Determined to meet her maker with a clear conscience, Cher celebrated her 70th — and likely last — May 20 birthday by using her $305 million fortune to look after her loved ones

Angry Conte vows to fire Cahill and Ivanovic

– Antonio Conte has blamed Gary Cahill and Branislav Ivanovic for their loss to Arsenal

– This is Arsenal’s first win over Chelsea since October 2011 

– Antonio Conte stated that the two culprits will be punished Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is reportedly going to sell Gary Cahill and Branislav Ivanovic.

Probe: Accounts belong to my late mum - Patience Jonathan

Mrs Patience Jonathan

– Former first lady, Patience Jonathan claims the two bank accounts traced to her belongs to her late mother, Madam Charity Fyneface Oba 

Kidnappers Who Killed Rivers Chief After Collecting N10m Takes Police To Bush Where They Buried Him (Photos)

First photo of Governor Seriake Dickson's quadruplets

Dickson and his wife

First photo of the quadruplets of Bayelsa state governor Henry Seriake Dickson  has emerged.

National Economic Council approves measures adopted by the Federal Government to beat recession

Vice President YEMI OSINBAJO

The  National Economic Council approves  the measures being adopted by the federal government to beat recession.

See throwback photo ofAtiku Abubakar with two ladies

All Progressives Congress chieftain, Abubakar Atiku is currently reminiscing on the social aspect of his life in the past.

Jibrin mocks ethics committee and Speaker Yakubu Dogara

Former chairman of the House of Representatives committee on appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, snubbed the ethics and privileges committee of the House which was mandated to investigate him for alleged misconduct following his continued insistence that Speaker Yakubu Dogara and others doctored the 2016 budget.

N510.2b Shared Among Federal, States and Local Government For The Month of September

Folasade Folarin, Abuja: Finance minister Kemi Adeosun told newsmen after the meeting of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in Abuja that the amount for September is higher than the N493.6 billion shared in July by N16.6 billion.

Niger Delta problem will be resolved soon, President Buhari assures

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday assured Barack Obama, the American President that Nigeria is making steady progress towards resolving the problem in the Niger Delta region which has led to economic sabotage on a grand scale.

BRAD PITT Get Ready, Angelina I'M FIGHTING FOR JOINT CUSTODY

Angelina Jolie isn't going to get her way when it comes to custody ... at least if Brad Pitt has anything to say about it, because TMZ has learned he'll fight and fight hard for joint physical custody of their 6 kids.

Breaking: Panic as fresh earth tremor rocks Kaduna community

Fresh earth tremor that rocked the Kwoi community in Jaba local government area of Kaduna state forced the residents to leave their home, the Punch reports.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to divorce after two years of marriage

Angelina Jolie has reportedly filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after two years of marriage.

TMZ report that Angelina filed legal documents Monday citing irreconcilable differences, although the separation date is listed at September 15 2016.
The actress is allegedly asking for physical custody of the couple’s six children – Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, eight – however she wants a judge to offer Brad visitation rights.

Nadal medical data leaked by Russian hackers

Fourteen time Tennis Grand Slam Champion Rafa Nadal has been said to be among the latest athletes to have confidential medical data leaked online.

7 reasons Elton John was the best act to kick off the 10th Apple Music Festival

Elton John

Elton John kicked off the Apple Music Festival on Sunday night with a belter of a show featuring nearly every single Elton hit you could possibly name.

BREAKING: Minister of women affairs collapses at IDP camp

– Hajiya Aisha Alhassan reportedly collapsed at an IDP camp in Adamawa state 
– The minister of women affairs is said to have been diagnosed of low sugar Emerging reports suggest that the minister of women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Alhassan, collapsed at an Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp on Monday, September 19.

Want more satisfaction in bed, get bright light!

Many guys struggle to gain satisfaction in bed or to perform as well as they want to. This new and radical treatment is called the light therapy. Let there be light and let there be great sex in marriage and here is why!

Four firms linked to Mrs Jonathan plead guilty to $15m fraud charge

Mrs. Patience Jonathan

Former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan has picked holes in the authenticity of the representatives of the four companies who pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of money laundering at a Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Babs Kuewumi.

Prostitute dupes man N2m in Abuja

Daily Trust disclosed that, a man identified as Johnson revealed that the incident happened about 2:2pm after the victim returned with his girlfriend to the brothel in an unmarked Toyota Sienna, when they returned from a drinking joint in the area and he slept off immediately.

New Study: Mobile Phone Use ‘Causes’ Cancer – WHO

Almost everyone use one form of mobile phone or the other, but a new study from the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals some of dangers to humans from the usage of mobile phone – placing mobile phones in the same cancer-causing category as chloroform and mechanical engine exhaust. Placing the phone as far away from the head seems to be only solution – using hands-free devices is now recommended.

Benefits of Lime Water

1  The human body is about 60 percent water, so it comes as no surprise that water is important to your health. Water flushes toxins from the body, prevents dehydration, and keeps you energized. It’s essential to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day, including water.

Patience Jonathan begs EFCC to unfreeze her account

Former first lady Mrs Jonathan 

Patience Jonathan has written to Ibrahim Magu, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) explaining that the $31.4 million found in her account is for her medical expenses. The former first lady had initially filed a suit against the anti-graft agency after the account linked to her was frozen. The Guardian reports that the account is being fingered as one of those involved in an alleged fraud case before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos but Mrs Jonathan’s counsel, Gboyega Oduwole has filed a case before the court, informing that his client is unhappy with the EFCC over the recent move to freeze the account.

7 Reasons Why You Are Gaining Belly Fat, Some Of Them Are Easy To Correct

If you are gaining a lot of weight around your waist it can be a sign of danger. The risk factor goes really high for diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and metabolic issues if you are specifically gaining weight around the waist. The biological or medical term for harmful fat in the belly is ‘Visceral Fat’ which refers to fat nearby the liver and other organs in your abdomen. Here are a few scientific reasons why any weight you gain seems to go straight to your tummy—and stay there.

Why I will not serve in Buhari’s govt – Okonjo-Iweala

FORMER Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

LAGOS—FORMER Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala yesterday said it was better to allow those managing Nigeria’s economy to do the best they could, noting that there could be solutions to the present economic decline in the country.

Derby dream comes true for Nigerian Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho

Teenage Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho created the first goal and scored the second in a 2-1 derby triumph over Manchester United at the weekend. “It’s a dream come true to play in the Manchester derby and score the winning goal,” the Nigerian told Sky Sports after the first blockbuster of the English Premier League season.

Couple With 13 Sons Say They Won’t Stop Trying Until They Have A Daughter (Photos)

Irineu Cruz and wife Jucicleide Silva have been trying for a little girl for almost 20 years and they’ve only managed to add more boys to the family.

EFCC arrests houseboy, driver in whose accounts Patience Jonathan’s $15m was kept

The wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four domestic servants, including a driver and a houseboy, whose signatures were forged and their names used to open bank accounts for Mrs Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Tompolo’s 84-yr-old father dies weeks after alleged military brutality

Chief Thomas Osen Ekpemupolo

High Chief Thomas Osen Ekpemupolo, the father of a former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo (also known as Tompol.

Fayose Distributes Rams To Muslims, Urges Them To Pray For Nigeria

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, yesterday, Sunday 11th distributed rams to Muslim faithfuls and urged them to pray for peace and unity of the country.

‘Born-again’ student ‘withdraws’ from UNILORIN, says my O’level obtained through malpractices

Year Three Sociology student of the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, Kwara State, Mr. Abolarin Jephthah, has purportedly notified the university’s authorities of his decision to withdraw from the institution, confessing that he obtained the results of his West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, through examination malpractices.

NDA Cadet, ‘brutalised’ to death a day after arrival

A fresh Cadet of Nigeria Defence Academy, NDA, Kaduna, James Didam Bulus, has died of alleged brutalisation from senior cadets, 24 hours after he finished registration and reported to hostel.
Sources informed Saturday Vanguard in Kaduna that people wept 

Recession: Presidency cuts number of presidential jets

President Muhammed Buhari 

Apparently heeding the mood of the nation in recession, the presidency has commenced moves to offload a number of aircraft in the Presidential air fleet.

Ten things that would have happened if the Federal Government had been the one who invited Mark Zuckerberg to Nigeria.

Ten things that would have happened if the Federal Government had been the one who invited Mark Zuckerberg to Nigeria.

Birmingham street preacher 'abused woman over her tight jeans'

An Islamic street preacher threatened to blow up a Muslim woman's house and claimed she was Satan for wearing tight jeans, a court has heard.

Galaxy Note 7: Owners advised not to use on planes

Airline passengers have been warned by US authorities not to switch on or charge their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones when on board the plane.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also advised against packing the phones into any checked-in luggage.

Duterte Expresses Regret Over Insulting Remarks On Obama

Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte has offered apologize to the United States President Barack Obama for calling him a “son of a bitch”, the remarks that prompted US President Barack Obama to cancel a bilateral meeting in Laos.

DSS list declaring our members wanted, shameful, playing to the gallery

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Thursday, said that it will not succumb to the act of intimidation, harassment and an attempt to silence them by the Department of State Services, DSS, with the list of 38 alleged IPOB members both in Nigeria and the Diaspora, it released as wanted people.

Comedian Basketmouth robbed at gunpoint in his Lagos home

Comedian Basketmouth and Family

Popular comedian, Basketmouth was robbed at gunpoint in his home in Lekki today September 7, 2016. According to Bovi, the father of two was robbed between the hours of 2am-4am at gun point. 

RECESSION - PROOF YOUR EXPAT SALARY

Your expat assignment is going well, until moves on the currency markets slash the value of your salary. What can you do to safeguard your earnings?

RECESSION - PROOF YOUR EXPAT SALARY

Your expat assignment is going well, until moves on the currency markets slash the value of your salary. What can you do to safeguard your earnings?

CCTV NEWS: Travelogue is Recruiting Presenters!

CCTV NEWS: Travelogue is Recruiting Presenters!For over 10 years, we’ve been focusing on one thing – Travel in China and around the world!At Travelogue, you’ll encounter all the elements of a fascinating journey: Adventure and discovery, rich tales of history, diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and tantalising food…

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Exposed! Herbalist Giving Information To Robbery Gangs In Lagos

A suspected robber, Segun Taiwo, has disclosed how a herbalist gave him information on how rob an 81-year-old woman. According to Taiwo, the herbalist, who was treating the woman’s daughter, cunningly got information from his patient about her mother’s wealth and residence, and then gathered robbers to attack.

Arik Air Crying Over CBN Policies

Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide, chairman of Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s surviving airline, says the policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) do not favour local airlines. 

Recession: FG, CBN to blame for economic woes — WAIFEM DG

By Michael Eboh ABUJA— Director-General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, WAIFEM, Professor Akpan Ekpo, weekend, blamed the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for the country’s current economic woes and its recent plunge into recession. WAIFEM was established July 22, 1996, by the governors of the Central Banks of The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.