The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the planned Ruga settlement project.
According to Channels Television, a source in the Presidency revealed the FG’s decision to suspend the programme, which has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians.
The Presidency source also revealed that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum would be addressing the issue soon.
Details later.
US rapper Nicki Minaj will perform in Saudi Arabia this month, organisers said, triggering a storm on social media as the ultra-conservative kingdom loosens decades-old restrictions on entertainment.
Minaj, known for her profanity-laced lyrics and raunchy music videos, will perform in the western city of Jeddah on July 18, organisers of the ongoing Jeddah Season cultural festival announced on Twitter on Tuesday.
The headline act, to be televised on MTV, will also feature British musician Liam Payne and American DJ Steve Aoki, local media reported.
“She (Minaj) is going to be actively on her social media, she’ll be posting right from the stage in Jeddah and at her hotel in Jeddah,” Robert Quirke, an event organiser, was quoted as saying by the Arab News daily.
“Everyone is going to know that Nicki Minaj has landed in Saudi Arabia.”
The performance in the kingdom, which forbids alcohol and has a strict social code, comes as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pursues a sweeping liberalisation drive that has led to new cinemas, concerts and sporting extravaganzas.
The news was widely welcomed in a country where two-thirds of the population is under 30, with one Twitter user posting a picture of Minaj and writing: “My dream has come true”.
But it also triggered outrage from conservative quarters.
“She is going to go and shake her backside and all her songs are about sex… and then everyone tells me to wear the abaya. What the hell!” one woman said in a video posted on Twitter.
Saudi Arabia is boosting entertainment that allows citizens to have fun, in what some see as an attempt to blunt public frustration over an economic downturn and high youth unemployment.
The kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority said it plans to pump $64 billion into the sector in the coming decade.
The reform also stems partly from an economic motive to boost domestic spending on entertainment as the kingdom has reeled from low oil prices.
Saudis currently splurge billions of dollars annually to see films and visit amusement parks in neighbouring tourist hubs like Dubai and Bahrain.
While Saudi Arabia is yet to offer tourist visas, the country has fast-tracked electronic permits for international visitors to attend such festivals to further boost revenue.
But such acts have fuelled controversy in a country still steeped in conservatism.
In June last year, Saudi Arabia sacked the head of its entertainment authority, following an online backlash against a circus featuring women wearing skintight leopards.
(AFP)
What is Rheumatoid arthristis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system condition, or autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the lining of the joints. It may also affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, and nerves.
Although the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis can come and go, the disease can worsen over time and may never go away. Early and aggressive treatment is key to slowing or stopping the disease.
Symptoms
According to Dr. Ifeyinwa Obiakor, joint inflammation from Rheumatoid Arthritis comes with pain, warmth, and swelling.
She said that the inflammation is typically symmetrical, occurring on both sides of the body at the same time such as the wrists, knees, or hands.
“Other symptoms include joint stiffness, particularly in the morning or after periods of inactivity; ongoing fatigue, and low-grade fever.”
The doctor noted that these symptoms typically develop gradually over years, but they can come on rapidly for some people.
Who can get it?
It usually strikes between ages 30-60, but younger and older people can get it. About 1% of the population has the condition and it is two to three times more common in women than in men. You are more likely to get it if you smoke or if you have a relative who has this disease.
Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists don’t know exactly why people get the disease. Some people may have a genetic risk for it that gets triggered by a particular infection that experts haven’t yet identified.
How it affect the joints
Obiakor revealed that inflammation of the lining of the joints can destroy cartilage and bone, deforming the affected joints. As the condition progresses, joints can become painful and not work as well.
How it affects the rest of the body
Rheumatoid Arthritis can affect organs and other areas of the body other than the jointsThese include the following:
Rheumatoid nodules: firm lumps under the skin and in internal organs.
Sjogren’s syndrome: inflammation and damage of the glands of the eyes and mouth; other parts of the body can also be affected.
Pleuritis: inflammation of the lining of the lungs.
Pericarditis: inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart.
Felty syndrome: not enough white blood cells which is also linked to enlarged spleen.
Vasculitis: blood vessel inflammation, which can hamper blood supply to tissues
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in kids. It causes joint inflammation, stiffness, and damage. However, it can also affect children’s growth. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Idiopathic means the cause is unknown.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
Surprisingly, rheumatoid arthritis improves in up to 80% of women during pregnancy. It may likely flare up after the baby is born. Why this happens is unclear. You may need to make changes in your medication before you conceive and during pregnancy.
What doctors will check for
Doctor Gabriel Omonaiye told Saturday Sun that because symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may come and go, diagnosing the disease in its early stages can be challenging.
Omonaiye stated that if you have these symptoms, your doctor may order further tests.
Some of these symptoms include morning joint stiffness, swelling/fluid around several joints at the same time, swelling in the wrist, hand, or finger joints.
Others are same joints affected on both sides of your body and firm lumps under the skin also known as rheumatoid nodules.
Blood tests you may get
If your doctor thinks you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, he or she may give you blood tests to check for signs of inflammation in the body.
Other common tests are for rheumatoid factor (RF) and “anti-CCP” (anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide), which most people with RA have.
Image tests you may get
X-rays can help diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis and provide a baseline for comparison later as the disease progresses. You may also get an MRI or ultrasound to look for joint damage and inflammation.
Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
“Although there is no cure, treatment can lower joint inflammation and pain, prevent joint damage, and help keep your joints working. You should start as soon as possible says Dr. Obiakor.”
Your doctor will make a plan based on your particular case, including your age, affected joints, and how severe the disease is. It will include medication and exercise to strengthen muscles around the joints. Some people need surgery.
Medicines
Medications used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis include drugs that slow or stop the disease and pain relievers. You may need to take more than one type of drug. For instance, you may take one for pain and another to protect your joints from further damage.
Surgery as an option
If you have a lot of joint damage or pain, your doctor may suggest surgery. Joint replacement especially hips and knees are the most common type for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Other types of surgery include arthroscopy (inserting a tube-like instrument into the joint to see and repair damage) and tendon reconstruction.
Other treatments
Some people with Rheumatoid Arthritis get relief from using moist heat, acupuncture, and relaxation. Supplements that have been shown to possibly help the disease are fish oil and borage seed oil.
Check with your doctor before you start supplements as they can cause side effects and may interact with your medications.
Although there is no rheumatoid arthritis diet, many people with the disease find that eating or avoiding certain foods helps their symptoms.
Foods high in saturated fats raise inflammation in the body. Omega-3 fatty acids which can be gotten from salmon, fatty fishes and walnuts may be helpful.
Big Brother Naija star, Bamike popularly known as BamBam, has also revealed that she was raped by her ex-boyfriend and a spiritual leader.
This is coming in the wake of the rape saga between Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) and singer Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola.
Read what she wrote below:- My heart has been heavy since this rape situation started. Like I feel physical pains in my heart. I’ve been truly sad and have never wished that justice be truly served to these heartless! insensitive! brutal! unrepentant rapists!!! Cos I have been there, I know what it does to the mind and self esteem of the victim.
It was with an ex boyfriend and a spiritual leader I trusted. Took me meeting another man who saw me for me before I healed completely. Sadly I couldn’t end up with him, but God used him.
Be kind to women, some men have been raped too. Truly be kind to people, you don’t know what true love and true transfer of kindness love and light can do to another person. I’m in tears as I type cos it hurts really bad just remembering and knowing how victims feel.
Cos when you take the body of another without their consent you mentally scar them too! Yo! I trust God and want to trust the law to do the needful!
I tried not to relate this to my personal self but when you hear experiences you lived, you become restless, memories hunt you. I have been refreshing all the updates on the movement/protest for tomorrow.
Something in my head keeps ringing would justice be served this time? Another is hoping and praying that it is truly SERVED rightly! I cannot overemphasize how a win for Busola will be victory for all!
Lord help us all.
Such a sick perverted generation.
For the longest I didn’t realise I haven’t fully healed and mentally/emotionally dealt with what those events did to me. I repressed them. Repressed the memories shared with no one.
It’s important to surround yourself with kind people who listen and understand you. It helps to heal properly. And please don’t repress, prayerfully talk to the right people, ” she wrote.
It would seem the social media tussle between Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley and Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman is far from being over.
Following the release of the ‘Am I a Yahoo Boy’ by Naira Marley, Ruggedman has decided to increase the tempo of his opposition. He recently revealed his intention to release a ‘diss’ song. The song which will focus on criticising Naira Marley has the vibe of a zanku rap. This is evident from the teaser Ruggedman shared on his Instagram page. In a T-shirt and towel wrapped around him, Ruggedman spat raps from the song. From the looks of it, it will be a parody of one of Naira Marley’s hit songs.
Ruggedy Baba, who deliberately wanted to ‘copy’ the style of his opposition, danced shaku shaku and imbibed youthful gestures. Not many, however, supported Ruggedman’s plan to ‘diss’ Naira Marley in a song. Through the comment section, many told him to let the sleeping dog lie. Naira Marley’s fans also attacked the veteran rapper and blatantly told him that he was treading on soft grounds. However, some people urged him on.
Recollect that earlier in the month; Ruggedman was attacked at a restaurant in London, the United Kingdom over Naira Marley comments. In a video that circulated online, the rapper could be seen trying to get protection while his attackers made use of chairs and objects around to hit him. A few hours later, Ruggedman took to his official Instagram handle to confirm the incident saying he won’t stop in fighting for the youths. It will also be recalled that prior to the arrest and arraignment Naira Marley, Ruggedman had chided the singer for showing support for cybercrime better known as Yahoo Yahoo.
Meanwhile, Naira Marley is set to make his acting debut in Regina Daniels’ mum new movie, ‘The Enemy I know’. Regina Daniels and her mum, Rita Daniels, are currently making a new movie and Naira Marley will be starring in the motion picture.
More pastors are beginning to air their opinions, as the rape allegations levelled by Busola Dakola against Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, rumbles on.
One of such is Pastor Yemi Davids, the General Overseer of Global Impact Church in Lagos, where Busola worshipped before she got married to singer Timi Dakolo.
Davids took to his Twitter feed, to admit that he has “been privy to some of the personal struggles she has had over the years, based on the details from her interview.”
He wrote: “I feel the need to do this especially as a husband, father and a pastor.
“Busola got married from our church to @timidakolo, and as a friend to the family, I’ve been privy to some of the personal struggles she has had over the years, based on the details from her interview. This is her truth & it should be honored.
“I commend her for her bravery and I pray this helps her healing process. I also noticed that there was a denial of the allegation. It is important that the truth comes out.
“Rape is a serious offense & it is unacceptable. A process that unveils the truth in this hurtful situation in the Body must begin immediately. We leaders MUST be accountable & I support a process at arriving at Justice, Healing & Resolution.”
Pastor Godman Akinlabi, the Senior Pastor of Elevation Church, also tweeted: “It is heart breaking to read and watch the various stories of rape and sexual misconduct that have permeated the Nigerian media in the last 48 hours.
“Every claimant & aggrieved person deserves our collective support to find justice, healing, wholeness and the strength to move on victim shaming should not be part of our response. Allegations of rape, especially against people in positions of authority & high visibility should not be trivialised but dealt with swiftly & decisively both legally & within d ambits of corporate governance.
“I encourage everyone who needs healing & support for finding wholeness to reach out for help. It’s the role of professional therapists & religious organizations not only to provide therapy but also support the quest for justice for the injured, oppressed and aggrieved.
That is what Jesus will do. Speak for the oppressed, bind up d injured, rebuke the erring & restore the lost. Just like Isaiah 58:6 says, “Remove the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, and let the oppressed go free.”
This comes after The Senior Pastor of This Present House Church, Tony Rapu, has shared his views on sexual abuse in a lengthy write-up on his personal website.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday night, said it has opened an in-house investigation of the rape allegations.
Some Nigerians have expressed shock over the choice of housemates for the ongoing fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show.
The season kicked off Sunday with 21 housemates, most of whom some viewers have described as “more foreign than Nigerian”.
Respondents said that it was puzzling how Manchester-based Mike, London police officer, Khafi and Ike, who said this was his first time in Lagos, made the cut while thousands of Nigerians flooded audition centres in February.
The audition centres across the country were crowded with people struggling to get in by scaling the fence.
Viewers felt it was unfair to have people risk lives to audition and then pick Nigerians in the diaspora.
@O said, “I have a problem with everyday Nigerians struggling across the country to audition for this thing, yet it appears they stood no chance from the beginning.
“That should have been made clear to them from the start. Big Brother Phonetics.It appears this is Big Brother Nigeria Diaspora.”
@BabaRoyan tweeted, “Too much handpicking! Connection is the main thing to strive In Nigeria! While The main people who went for d audition wea selected to become #BBNaija NINJAs.”
@Ibidunmary said, “I said it to someone all those people jumping fence,crossing hurdles to make it to the audition none of them is in the house,all these ones are imported.”
@DesmondAyotunde wrote, “I doubt if most of this contestants in the house really participated in the audition.”
Meanwhile, Instagram sensation, SimplyTacha, who was the last housemate announced on Sunday, has remained a strong talking point for the viewers as she was recognisable from several audition clips.
@DrOlufumnilayo said, “If truly Simply Tacha is in the house this year, then that’s a smart move by the organisers.
“She is a game winner. I won’t be surprised at all if she makes it to the Top 3. Mark this tweet.”
@Morlimoore tweeted, “The lady has got what it takes to keep attention on her. She has been using that to fuel her hustle. I equally believe she’ll make the top 3, she would keep giving the people what they like to see.”
NAN reports that the housemates will spend 99 days in the house, competing for the grand prize worth N60 million.
It’s common knowledge that too little sleep per night can lead to serious consequences, such as an increased risk of heart disease, dementia, premature aging and obesity.
But a new body of research suggests that getting too much sleep can be just as deadly.
A global study recently published by the European Heart Journal indicates that sleeping too much can contribute to an increased risk of heart disease and death.
In an investigation of “the association of estimated total daily sleep duration and daytime nap duration with deaths and major cardiovascular events”, researchers studied the data of 116,632 people in 21 countries over the duration of almost eight years.
The findings, in corroboration with previous research, indicate that sleeping for 10 or more hours a day can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease – or death – by 41 percent. Rates of heart disease (such as stroke or heart failure) and death were 14.8 per 1000 for those who slept more than 10 hours a night.
However it appears from recent research that a ‘perfect’ night’s sleep ranges from six to eight hours. It’s associated with the lowest risk of deaths and major cardiovascular events, at a rate of 7.8 per 1000.
For those who love a mid-afternoon snooze and sleep for 6 hours or less per night, no increased risk of death or major cardiovascular event was recorded. In keeping with other research, the study found that daytime naps can be great restoration for people who fail to get an ideal night of rest.
However, a daytime nap combined with six or more hours of nighttime sleep was associated with increased risks – confirming the common-sense notion that naps should really be reserved for those who get less sleep at night.
It is worth noting that the data was self-reported, meaning those who slept for longer could potentially have underlying health conditions requiring more rest.
Source:Newshub.
British-born actor and former fashion model Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s Farming has snagged the Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Best known for his roles in Oz, The Bourne Identity and Suicide Squad, Akinnuoye-Agbaje makes his directorial debut with the feature.
The same jury awarded star Damson Idris the Best Performance in a British Feature Film accolade.
“I am absolutely thrilled to have received this prestigious award, named after one of my cinematic heroes, for my first film,” Akinnuoye-Agbaje said. “I am equally delighted that Damson Idris won for Best Performance.”
Based on Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s own childhood, Farming tells the story of Enitan (Idris), a London-born Nigerian boy “farmed out” by his parents to a white working-class home in 1980s Essex in hopes of giving him a brighter future. As he straddles a fence between cultures, Enitan falls into a destructive pattern of behavior and becomes a member of a white skinhead gang. Kate Beckinsale, John Dagleish and Gugu Mbatha-Raw also star in the drama.
“The unanimous decision of the Michael Powell Jury goes to an important, powerful and disturbing film from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,” said jury members Antonia Campbell-Hughes, David Hayman and Philip John in a statement. “This story forces us to confront an unfamiliar, uncomfortable reality. ‘Farming’ keeps you invested in its brutal world. Culturally adrenalising. Visceral. Inspirational.”
Farming is set to be released in the UK September 17.
Adewale was born on August 22, 1967, in London, England, to parents who had immigrated to the United Kingdom from Nigeria.He is also known for his roles as Simon Adebisi on Oz, Nykwana Wombosi in The Bourne Identity, Kurse in Thor and many more.
Flu has killed more than 200 people in Australia and the country’s government has warned that the worst is yet to come.
“The flu season is already making its impact felt around the country, with more patients presenting to NSW emergency departments so far in 2019 than in any other six-month period,” Vicky Sheppeard, NSW’s director of Communicable Disease, said in a statement.
According to data released separately by Australia’s six states and two territories, at least 228 people have already been killed by the flu and more than 100,000 have been infected compared to only 58,824 in 2018.
“We’re having one of our worst seasons so far… we expect the peak will come between July and September,” Richard Kidd, chair of the Australian Medical Association Council of General Practice, told the Australian Associated Press on Saturday (June 29).
“Influenza is nothing like the common cold. It’s serious and can be lethal.”
More than 100 deaths and 49,000 cases have been reported in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, Australia’s two biggest states, since January alone.
In South Australia, where the population is approximately one-quarter of the size of Victoria, there have been 18,500 confirmed cases of influenza and 44 deaths.
The outbreak is happening despite more than 11 million people having being vaccinated against the virus under a programme subsidised by the government.
James Day, a 43-year-old Victorian man, had the vaccination but died from the flu only one week after being diagnosed, leaving behind a wife and a young son.
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