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Obama 'Daily exercise, good diet made president healthy,' doctor says

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Ronny Jackson, Barrack Obama’s physician in a new report stated that the US president cholesterol levels has reduced from 213 in May 2014 to 188 as of today. Ronny Jackson ,  Barrack Obama ’s physician in a new report stated that the US president cholesterol levels has reduced from 213 in May 2014 to 188 as of today. Jackson said the president achieved this through his daily exercise and good diet. " His adherence to a healthy diet and a consistent exercise program has resulted in an improved lean body mass and lower cholesterol level. All clinical data indicates that the president is currently very healthy and that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency ," Jackson said. He added that Obama who was a former smoker, seldom uses nicotine gum and takes medication for occasional acid reflux symptoms. Obama’s latest physical health examination showed that his total cholesterol level reduced from 213 in May 2014 to 188 as of today, weight dropped from 180

Ebola Guinea says two people tested positive for virus

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"All of the sick people have been taken to the Nzerekore treatment centre," the National Coordination of the Fight against Ebola in Guinea's Fode Tass Sylla said. Two people have tested positive for  Ebola  in  Guinea , the government said on Thursday, hours after the  World Health Organization  (WHO) declared neighbouring  Sierra Leone 's latest outbreak was over. Four people were tested and two of them were found to have Ebola, a government agency spokesman said. They were all from Korokpara, a village where three people from the same family have died in the past few weeks from diarrhea and vomiting. " All of the sick people have been taken to the Nzerekore treatment centre ," the National Coordination of the Fight against Ebola in Guinea's  Fode Tass Sylla  said. The world's worst recorded Ebola epidemic is believed to have started in Guinea and killed about 2,500 people by December last year, at which point the WHO said the virus was n

WHO Over 12 million people died from environmental pollutions in 2012

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These deaths have been linked to several environmental pollutions, which includes, air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation. In 2012, 12.6 million people died from living or working in an unhealthy environment ’ In a  recent report titled , ‘ Preventing disease through healthy environments: a global assessment of the burden of disease from environmental risk ’ by the World Health Organisation, over 12 million people have died from living in unhealthy areas. These deaths have been linked to several environmental pollutions, which includes, air, water and soil pollution, chemical exposures, climate change, and ultraviolet radiation. play A resident living in a flooded area refills plastic containers with drinking water on an improvised "banca" (small boat) in Artex compound, Malabon city, north of Manila, Philippines March, 2016. Some 650 million people, or one in 10 of the world's population, have no access t

WHO Countries should devise solutions to environmental risks

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Neira noted that investments in strategies could reduce the rising burden of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, injuries and cancer. Following the  recent report titled , ‘ Preventing disease through healthy environments: a global assessment of the burden of disease from environmental risk ’ by the World Health Organisation, over 12 million people have died from living in unhealthy areas. Maria Neira , Director of WHO’s director of the department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health stated that there is an urgent need to devise solutions to environmental risks in houses, workplaces and public places. Neira noted that investments in strategies could reduce the rising burden of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, injuries and cancer.  “ Environmental risks take their greatest toll on young children and older people, the report finds with children under five and adults aged 50 to 75 years most impacted. “ The deaths of 1.7 million child

Buhari “We must produce what we eat”

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Buhari made the comment on Thursday, March 17, 2016, while receiving the new Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Vesselin Blagoer Delcher in Abuja. President  Muhammadu Buhari  has said that Nigeria can no longer afford to import food items. Buhari made the comment on Thursday, March 17, 2016, while receiving the new Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr  Vesselin Blagoer Delcher  in Abuja. ‘‘We must produce what we eat. We don’t have unlimited resources to continue the importation of food items that can be produced locally,”  Buhari said. “Fortunately, some Nigerians have shown foresight by building factories that process agricultural products within the country. They have created a value chain that boosts employment, protects our foreign reserves and safeguards the economy from external shocks. “We will do all that we can to encourage others to join in the effort to achieve national self-sufficiency in food production,”  Buhari added. The President also assured that his

Dylan O’Brien Actor injures severely on set of "Maze Runner: The Death Cure"

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According to a report by Variety, the accident was a result of a car stunt gone wrong, which left the "Teen Wolf" actor with multiple broken bones. Dylan O’Brien,  who leads the  "Maze Runner" film franchise, has been injured on the set of the upcoming sequel  "The Death Cure," Variety  reports. The 24-year-old actor, who is also popular for his role in  MTV’s "Teen Wolf,"  was hit by a car while filming a stunt scene in Vancouver, Canada.  According to a statement released by  2Oth Century Fox, O'Brien was immediately transferred to a local hospital for observation and treatment. play Dylan O’Brien in trailer for 'Maze Runner' sequel Production on film has also been shut down while the actor who sustained multiple injuries, recovers. "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" is directed by  Wes Ball  who directed the past two, from a screenplay by  T.S. Nowlin  adapting the YA novels of  James Dashner. In the upco

In Syria Aid agencies call for full access as conflict enters 6th year

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"Humanitarian access and freedom of movement of civilians in Syria has to be sustained. It has to be unconditional. And it should include access to all people in need by whatever routes necessary," the signatories wrote. Humanitarian agencies demanded unconditional access to all communities in  Syria  as  Russia  continued on Wednesday to withdraw its military forces from the country. In a joint statement signed by 102 humanitarian organisations to mark the fifth anniversary of the conflict's beginning, aid agencies urged all warring parties that humanitarian access must " include access to all people in need by whatever routes necessary ". The statement, signed by the U.N. children's agency UNICEF, Oxfam and others, noted " encouraging signs of progress " in Syria, with the cessation of hostilities, allowing humanitarian agencies to " rush more food and other relief to communities desperate for help ". But access has to go bey

ISIS US expects to find Islamic State committed genocide-sources

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Republicans, who control the U.S. Congress, have been pressuring the Democratic Obama administration to call the militants' atrocities in Iraq and Syria acts of genocide. U.S.  Secretary of State  John Kerry  is expected to find that the  Islamic State  militant group has committed genocide against  Christians, Yazidis  and  Shi'ites , sources familiar with matter said on Thursday. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said an announcement was expected later on Thursday, but declined to provide further details. U.S. lawmakers urged Kerry last year to make a determination on whether atrocities committed by the militant group against Christians and other religious groups amounted to genocide. The State Department earlier had predicted it would miss a deadline set for Thursday on this decision. Republicans , who control the U.S. Congress, have been pressuring the Democratic Obama administration to call the militants' atrocities in Iraq and Syria acts of

In Kenya Stray Lion injures man in Nairobi

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The images on social media showed the lion walking along a grassy verge next to the busy road and past some people who looked on from behind a closed iron-bar gate. A male lion that strayed into rush hour traffic in the  Kenyan capital on Friday injured one man before being captured and taken back to a reserve that lies on the edge of the city, the Kenya Wildlife Service  (KWS) said. KWS, which manages the country's safari reserves including the Nairobi National Park  on the outskirts of the capital, said its units had caught the lion after images posted on social media showed it wandering along a main road near the park. " A man who was injured by the lion (has been) taken to hospital, " KWS said on its Twitter feed. KWS spokesman Paul Udoto told Kenya's NTV that the elderly man was in a stable condition after the black-maned lion attacked him when it became agitated by the hooting of car horns by passing motorists. The images on social media showed the

Russia Country to supply 40 Mi-28 attack helicopters to Algeria

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The Mi-28 helicopter, dubbed "Night Hunter" by the Russian military, is said by arms experts to be among the best in the world in its class. It is capable of carrying out missions day and night and in most adverse weather conditions. Russia  will deliver 40  Mi-28NE  attack helicopters to  Algeria  in line with a bilateral contract, Interfax news agency said on Friday, quoting a source in Russia's arms exporting bodies. The Mi-28 helicopter, dubbed "Night Hunter" by the Russian military, is said by arms experts to be among the best in the world in its class. It is capable of carrying out missions day and night and in most adverse weather conditions. The Mi-28NE modification is equipped with a dual-control system, which allows to fly the helicopter both from the pilot's cockpit and from the cockpit of the operator pilot who acts as an instructor. The source quoted by Interfax gave no details about the helicopter contract with Algeria.

In Turkey Four dead in gun attacks in capital, no militants involved

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Ankara is jittery after a group affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has waged a three-decade insurgency for Kurdish autonomy, killed 37 people on Sunday in a suicide car-bomb attack in the city centre. Four people were killed in two separate shootings in the  Turkish capital  Ankara  on Friday, a city on edge since a suicide bombing last weekend, but militants were not involved in either incident, local newspapers and an official said. A policeman shot a policewoman in the Dikmen neighbourhood, near military and government buildings, the Hurriyet newspaper said, without giving details. A government official confirmed one person had been shot by police but said it was " for certain " not an attack involving militants. In an unrelated incident, a man shot his brother and sister-in-law before shooting himself, Hurriyet said. Ankara is jittery after a group affiliated with the  Kurdistan Workers Party  (PKK), which has waged a three-decade insurgen

European Union EU calls for more countries to impose sanctions over Crimea

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In a statement issued on the anniversary of Russia's formal absorption of Crimea into Russia, the EU also said it will maintain its sanctions that ban European companies from investing in Russian Black Sea oil and gas exploration. The  European Union  called on Friday for more countries to impose sanctions on  Russia  over  Moscow 's annexation of  Ukraine 's  Crimea  peninsula two years ago, saying  European  governments were very worried about  Moscow's  military build-up in the region. In a statement issued on the anniversary of Russia's formal absorption of Crimea into Russia, the EU also said it will maintain its sanctions that ban European companies from investing in Russian Black Sea oil and gas exploration. " The European Union remains committed to fully implementing its non-recognition policy, including through restrictive measures, " the European Council, which represents EU governments, said in a statement. " The EU calls again on

Orijn Zero Non-alcoholic carbonated soft drink now available!

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Orijin Zero is here!! Orijin Zero non-alcoholic carbonated soft drink is made from 100 per cent natural herb and fruit extracts. Tired of the same old carbonated soft drink? Want to enjoy your lifestyle without necessarily consuming alcohol? Orijin Zero  is here!! Orijin Zero non-alcoholic carbonated soft drink is made from 100 per cent natural herb and fruit extracts. Orijin Zero non-Alcoholic carbonated soft drink is a bitter-sweet refreshing drink to be enjoyed every day, everywhere. It is aimed at satisfying the needs of Nigerians who do not consume alcohol but given the cultural significance of herbs would love the unique, natural taste of Orijin. It is a demonstration of  Guinness Nigeria  commitment to consistently championing reinvention. Orijin Zero was launch on the March 16, 2016 at  Protea Hotel and the launch was graced by Guinness Nigeria Plc top management and distinguished media partners. Speaking at the event, the Marketing Director  Gavin Pike  said tha

"American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson" Kanye West joins series in funny parody

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Interesting cuts of the popular FX show "The People Vs O.J Smipsons" plus footage of Kanye West’s craziest moments births a parody video “The People V. Kanye.” What if American Crime Story was actually about  Kanye West vs  The People? Featuring Interesting cuts of the popular FX show  "The People Vs O.J Smipsons"   plus footage of Kanye West’s craziest moments, the hilarious mashup is all you need for the perfect weekend. The clip which features the rapper as Simpson, also features footage from his most outrageous interviews, highlights his  beef with Taylor Swift and fights with the paparazzi. The FX American crime anthology made its debut on network as the most watched series launch ever with 5.1 million. play Kanye West  (Factmag) Based on the book  “The Run of His Life: The People V. O.J. Simpson”  by  Jeffrey Toobin,  the series offers a look at the O.J. Simpson trial told from the perspective of the lawyers. play Cuba Godding jnr is O.J

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid star meets orphaned fan

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Ahmed’s parents both died in a terrorist attack in July 2015 while the young football fan suffered serious burns himself Real Madrid  star,  Cristiano Ronaldo  on Thursday, March 17 meet a young fan  Ahmed  who lost both of his parents in a terrorist attack. Ahmed’s parents both died in a terrorist attack in July 2015 while the teenager suffered serious burns himself. He captured sympathy from the football world as he was a huge fan of the game and Real Madrid. play Cristiano Ronaldo (EPA) The Ronaldo fan visited Real Madrid stadium, Santiago BernabĂ©u and their training ground, Valdebebas where he met his idol. He had the opportunity to snap photos with Ronaldo and other Real Madrid players after training. The youngster watched the players train ahead of their  La Liga game against  Sevilla  on Sunday, March 20. He was also given a shirt and a ball autographed by all Real Madrid players.

WWE Hulk Hogan's sex-tape lawsuit against Gawker go to Florida jury

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The edited one-minute, 41-second video showed the longtime star of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) having sex with the wife of his then-best friend, radio "shock jock" personality Bubba the Love Sponge Celebrity wrestler  Hulk Hogan 's privacy invasion suit against the  Gawker  website over a sex tape of him posted on the website will go to a  Florida  jury after closing arguments expected on Friday. Six jurors will weigh a celebrity's right to privacy in the Internet age against freedom of the press as protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The former professional wrestler testified during a two-week civil trial that he still suffers from the humiliation of the video's release in 2012 by the New York-based website known for gossip and media reporting. Hogan, who is suing in state court in St. Petersburg, Florida, near his home, seeks $100 million in damages. The edited one-minute, 41-second video showed the longtime star of

Europa League Jurgen Klopp returns to Dortmund in quarter-final

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Liverpool will meet Borussia Dortmund while Athletic Bilbao face Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-finals. Liverpool  have been drawn against  Borussia Dortmund  in the Europa League  quarter-finals. Jurgen Klopp  will meet his old side in the last eight after the Anfield club overcame  Manchester United  in the last 16 with a 3-1 aggregate victory. Dortmund, who will play the first leg at home, saw off  Premier League  title hopefuls  Tottenham  in the previous round with an emphatic 5-1 aggregate win. Speaking prior to the draw in Nyon, Klopp said:  "It's possible to go to the final - but you have to go a long way. "We did really good, took all the games very seriously and did what we have to do. "If you want to win this competition then you have to beat the best teams. It's not too important when!" Holders  Sevilla  will face Liga rivals  Athletic Bilbao , with the first leg to be played at San Mames, while  Villarreal  meet  Sparta Pragu