Nutritionist warns: Don’t eat Suya without vegetables

I guess there is always a bit of hidden bitter in every sweet. I must confess, most times I eat my suya without the veg.

Lovers of grilled and barbecued beef and chicken popularly called suya in Nigeria, have been advised to always eat the delicacy with generous portions of the slices of onions, cabbage, tomatoes and other vegetables usually served along with the meat.

PayPal expands payment services to Nigeria, 9 other countries

I get the expression on your face when denied Paypal Payment services, worry no more, Payment has now been made easier.

PayPal, on Monday revealed plans to extend their payment service to Nigeria and 9 other new countries, providing online payment alternatives for consumers via mobile phones or PCs.

In an interview on Monday, Rupert Keeley, the executive in charge of the EMEA region of PayPal, the payments unit of eBay Inc, said the expansion would bring the number of countries it serves to 203.

Don't wash chicken, it splashes bugs that cause food poisoning: Health experts' warning

It is believed that rinsing before cooking cleans the meat, but new study disprove.

We are to stop the habit of washing chicken before cooking because doing so can spread bacteria which cases food poisoning, health experts warn.

Nearly everyone rinse their raw chicken and the practice could be behind thousands of cases of food poisoning, according to the Food Standards Agency.

Research conducted by the FSA found that 44 per cent of cooks always washed their chicken before cooking. 

Why can't some people quit smoking?

Researchers claims to have discovered the reason why some people just can’t quit smoking, and it all have to do with the activities in the brain.

UK DailyMail report: The U.S. scientists found they could predict how effective a reward-based quitting strategy would be in an individual by studying their brain activity.

The researchers observed the brains of nicotine-deprived smokers using MRI scans.

They found those who exhibited the weakest response to rewards were also the least willing to stop smoking, even when offered money to do so.

‘We believe that our findings may help to explain why some smokers find it so difficult to quit smoking,’ said Dr Stephen Wilson, assistant professor of psychology, at Penn State University, in Pennsylvania. 

Use Your Pain As Motivational Strength: Bounce Back To A Better You

We try to have positive moments all the time, but it doesn’t always happen that way. We often define broken hearts, crushed dreams and other obstacles as setbacks and nothing more.

In reality, though, these so-called challenges actually help us reconsider our current life path, and if we let them, may help us make life changes for the better.

But what about those tough, gut-wrenching situations you that you find little or no joy in? 

Another reason why you shouldn't kiss your pet

Many pet owners think there is nothing wrong giving their pet a kiss. Little do they know, pet could pass antibiotic resistant infections to human, scientists warn.

Scientists are to investigate whether pets can transmit antibiotic resistant infections to humans.

The research will be led by Professor Nigel French at Massey University, in New Zealand, who believes the increasing use of antibiotics in animals may be contributing to the global issue of antimicrobial resistance. 

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Could excessive use of phone/tablet cause blindness?

Without doubt, the invention of smartphones and tablet has easy the stress in communicating and living. But, the effect of the excessive use of these gadgets cannot be disregarded.

A 26-year-old Chinese man risked going blind after suffering a retinal detachment as a result of excessive use of his smartphone texting his girlfriend constantly throughout the day and for several hours in the dark, in bed at night.

Scientists discover a 'mega-Earth' that is 2.3 times larger than Earth

First spotted by NASA’s Kepler space telescope, The newly discovered planet "Kepler-10c" dubbed a "mega-Earth" is about 2.3 times larger than Earth, 17 times as much mass as Earth, meaning it must be filled with rock and other materials much heavier than hydrogen and helium.

Earth, by comparison, is only around 4.5 billion years old. The Kepler-10 star system is an estimated 11 billion years old.

Nigerians own 70% of the houses on London’s most expensive street

The Philanthropist and Chairman, New Nation, an empowerment-oriented group, Mr. Charles Dukwe, claims that Nigerians own about 70 per cent of the most expensive buildings in London.

His assertion was made after unveiling the Queen of Compassion and Kill the Killers Initiative, a grass roots campaign against diabetes and high blood pressure.

Motivation: 10 Affirmations to stay positive when the going gets tough

Life is amazing, but sometimes it’s hard to acknowledge because of all the sticky situations and straight-up terrible nonsense that happens in our lives.

Let me guess: Right when you FINALLY think something is going great, something bad happens again. When does it end, right? Why you? Why can’t you just be NORMAL like “everybody else”? How come it seems like some people have no problems at all, and you’re stuck under a constant avalanche?

Democracy Day: President Jonathan ‘drives’ first Made-in-Nigeria

According to Vangardngr newspaper, as part of activities to celebrate the country’s Democracy Day,President Goodluck Jonathan ‘drove’ the first Made-in-Nigeria car by Nissan.

In a series of tweets shared by the Presidential Spokesman, Reuben Abati (@abati1990), President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President, Nnamdi Sambo were presented with the key of one of the Made-in-Nigeria cars, which they test run as confirmed by the Special Assistant to the President on New Media, Reno Omokri (@renoomokri).

Introducing the new STRAPLESS G-string – Shibue

The new Strapless panty which banishes any hint of a visible panty line has taken the fashion world by storm. Who know, this could be the end of VPL.

The $15 Shibue Strapless Panty is a self-adhesive strip of polyester fabric that reaches from the top of your lady regions back to the tip of your tailbone and can be washed and worn repeatedly. 

12 Year-Old Boy advice - How to understand women

Relationship often crumbled due to lack of understanding, which happens to be one the key to long lasting relationship. No matter how much you love your spouse if there is no understanding in the relationship, 95% chance, it will crumble. Love will fade without understanding because there will always be conflict.

What causes a beer belly?

We know beer is pretty calorific, as are the snacks we crave to accompany it. But why does it specifically affect men’s guts? Greg Foot explains all.

When you drink beer, your liver has to go into overdrive to detoxify the alcohol. Now add a few

The incredible torch, so bright it can start a small fire

Torches are essential for power cuts and camping trips. And now, introducing the powerful touch with a beams white light so strong that it can fry an egg and start a small fire.

Made by Wicked Lasers in Shanghai, the $199.95 (£119) Flash torch is made from military-grade anodised aluminium and its creators claim it can survive in the harshest of environments.

The torch beams white light at 4,100 lumens, which is enough to melt a plastic cup and set a polystyrene plate alight.

Media Exposure Could Negatively Affect Children

Recent research by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that toddlers' exposure to over three hours of television per day can negatively impact their behavioral development.

The study compiled research from many sources and concluded that children who watch TV for more than three hours per day were more likely to be associated with behavioral and mental deficiencies like antisocial tendencies and a lowered vocabulary.

Does flossing your teeth prevent tooth decay?

When you take a close look at the evidence, it’s not quite as straightforward as you may think.

“How often do you floss your teeth?” It’s a question almost always asked by dentists when you are in the chair. We’re advised that we should floss our teeth as well as brushing twice a day. But are we really clear on the exact benefit this might bring?

Starting Oceanic Bank was my late mum’s idea – Elvina Ibru

Without doubt during the glory days of Oceanic Bank, you think of Oceanic Bank, you think of the Ibru’s family.

Elvina Ibru, one of the daughters of billionaire businessman Olorogun Michael Ibru, has revealed that starting the now defunct Oceanic Bank was her late mum's idea. Mrs Elsie Ibru was the first female bank manager in Nigeria who worked with the defunct African Continental Bank (ACB) and with her experience in the banking sector adviced her husband to start up a bank. She said her father took the advice but unfortunately, her mum passed away when the bank was about to be opened.

German website publishes pic of Kate Middleton bare butt

The Bild, a German website today publishes the bare butt of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.

Kate picture captions “insights into the royal house – the wind thank”

How wearing contact lenses all day can destroy your eyesight

Aimee McWilliams, 33-year-old fashion designer from London had never experienced any problems with them. However Aimee, like many people, had been wearing them for much longer - in her case, for more than 14 hours every day. 

This had slowly been starving her eyes of oxygen; while the damage wasn't apparent to the naked eye, it was spotted when the optometrist used a special microscope. Aimee was shocked to learn that she was in serious danger of losing her sight.

We know where the abducted Chibok girls are, but will not use force to rescue them. Nigerian military

Addressing group of protesters on Monday in Abuja, the Nigeria's Chief of Defense Staff Air Marshall Alex Badeh said the military knows where the abducted girls are but won’t use force to rescue them and should be allowed to carry out their duties as they know what they are doing.

What does the future holds? Video: Five-year-old Casanova with 3 girlfriends reveals his romantic dilemma

The clip was posted in YouTube few days ago, where it racked up nearly two million views in just three days

while some guys worry and to some extent commit suicide over not being attracted by lady, the five-year-old is stressed because he has too many girlfriends.

Inspiration: Female bodybuilder with NO ARMS lift weights, lives normally, except she does everything with her FEET

Barbie Thomas lost both her arms when she was two years old in an electrical accident, but that hasn't stopped her from living and pursuing her body building dream.

The inspiring America body builder said she can do anything an average person can do except she uses her feet. That includes brushing her teeth, taking her bath, dressing, making dinner, taking milk out of the fridge, texting, shopping, putting on makeup and even driving, name it.

Barbie was given an emotional standing ovation by competitors and spectators at the NPC Junior USA Bodybuilding Championship, South Carolina.

World Health Assembly (WHA) Okays use of traditional medicine

Report has it that:

• N5.15b fake drugs seized in global crackdown

• India, China top global sources of counterfeit medicines

A RESOLUTION for a better integration of the use of traditional medicine was among the proposals adopted as the 67th World Health Assembly (WHA) closed at the weekend.  

According to a press statement by the WHO, traditional medicine covers a wide variety of therapies and practices, which varies from country to country and region to region.

The statement reads: “The strategy aims to build the knowledge base for national policies and strengthen quality assurance, safety, proper use and effectiveness of traditional and complementary medicine through regulation. It also aims to promote universal health coverage by integrating traditional and complementary medicine services into health care service delivery and home care.”