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Instablog9ja
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Singer Portable has splashed millions on a new Benz, days after he was arrested for allegedly owing a car dealer N14 million.
He said as they are chasing him he is busy chasing dreams.
Gistlegit
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Philanthropist and founder of Christ Mercy Land Church Warri, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has donated N5 million towards the burial of the late veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly called Mr. Ibu.
Instablog9ja
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Boxer Anthony Joshua has written about d£ath.
He said people should not be afraid of d£ath because they will always live in one way or the other. He added that, he is a making of pass generation and he will be a part of the future generations.
Furthermore, physiologically he will d#e but if he creates live, he lives on.
Instablog9ja
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The Naira gained N28.34 at the official market, trading at N1,468.99 to the dollar.
Data from the Financial Market Dealers Quotation (FMDQ) Exchange, on Monday, May 20, 2024, revealed that the gain represented a 1.89 per cent appreciation for the Naira.
The percentage increase is impressive when compared to the previous trading date on Friday, May 17, 2024 when the local currency traded at N1,497.33 to the dollar.
Also, the volume of currency traded appreciated as the total daily turnover increased to 161.41 million dollars on Monday up from 83.50 million dollars recorded on Friday.
Meanwhile, at the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window, the Naira traded between N1,550 and N1,400 against the dollar.
Instablog9ja
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The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), of allegedly aiding crimes.
The monarch made the allegations when he received the new Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Effa Okim in his Palace in Benin on Monday, May 20.
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Ighobaro, the monarch cited a particular criminal case involving unnamed former palace officials who were arrested for alleged fr@ud and handed over to EFCC in Benin for investigation and prosecution.
The Oba alleged that some EFCC operatives allegedly handled the case with kid gloves, which led to the release of the culprits a few years ago.
The monarch, who did not name the palace officials, expressed shock that the EFCC investigators allegedly swept glaring evidence of fr@ud against them (the palace officials) under the carpet.
“We want to draw your attention to one or two grey areas in your operations.
No matter how much you try to support the EFFC from the palace, It is very difficult because they seem to listen to other parties. What I have been told is that they take instructions from the highest bidder.
You know that I have been known for speaking the truth. I was not happy about certain things that happened with your predecessor.
We get news from everywhere. We try to assist the EFCC. I even wrote a letter to the then-chairman who was removed from office.
I even sent an emissary to talk to him regarding certain elements in Edo State, particularly the palace.
How can EFCC operatives, especially, the lady who handled the case I cited earlier behave like that? If I was asked to comment on her performance, I would score her zero. I do not know if she was doing an EFCC job or just dancing to the tunes of people who were giving her money.
At the time we were trying to assist EFCC, the report we kept getting was negative and I was not happy about it,” Oba Ewuare II Oba said.
Healthwatch
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A simple word we all hear often — exercise — makes many people cringe. Unhappy childhood memories of school sports or gym classes, flat-out physical discomfort, guilty reluctance, or trouble finding time or pleasurable activities may help explain this. Additionally, for some people with obesity, fear of falling or injury is a high barrier to activity, recent research suggests.
That finding has important implications for health and well-being. So, how can we make movement safe and joyful for people of all weights?
Why be active?
As you may know, being physically active helps combat anxiety and depression. It prevents bone from thinning and tones muscle, helps you sleep better, lowers your blood pressure and blood sugar, and improves your cholesterol levels. It would take numerous medications to do all that routine physical activity can do for you.
Weight loss programs often incorporate exercise. Research shows that exercise helps with weight maintenance and may help with weight loss. Beyond burning calories, regular exercise also builds muscle mass. This matters because muscles are metabolically active, releasing proteins that play a role in decreasing appetite and food intake.
What does this study tell us?
The study found that many people with obesity fear injury and falling, which interferes with willingness to exercise. It followed 292 participants enrolled in an eight-week medical weight loss program in Sydney, Australia. All met criteria for obesity or severe obesity. The average age was 49; one-third of participants were male and two-thirds were female.
At the beginning of the study, participants filled out a 12-question injury perception survey. The majority reported fear of injury or falling, and believed their weight made injury more likely to occur. One-third said that their fear stopped them from exercising. The researchers also recorded weight, height, and waist circumference, and administered strength tests during the first, fourth, and last sessions.
When the study ended, the researchers found that the participants most concerned about getting injured hadn't lost as much weight as those who did not express this fear. Those who hadn't lost as much weight also tended to have the highest scores of depression, anxiety, and sleepiness.
Fear of injury fuels a dangerous cycle
As noted, exercise is healthy at every weight: it protects your heart, lowers your blood sugar, boosts your mood, and tamps down anxiety. It also builds balance. Weight-bearing exercise such as walking prevents bone thinning.
If worries about injury or falls cause people to avoid exercise, they miss out on the balance-building, muscle-and-bone-strengthening, and mood-enhancing benefits of regular activity. They may be more likely to fall — and possibly more likely to experience fractures if they do.
Find a blend of activities that will work for you
Everyone, at every weight, needs to find ways to exercise safely, confidently, and joyfully.
Lastly, keep in mind that many people suffer from anxiety, and a fear of falling is not insurmountable. If you're really struggling, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
