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.

30th Wedding Anniversary: Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva celebrate in style

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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.