Thursday 18 January 2018
Monday 8 January 2018
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| DON-WANEY IN THE MIDDLE |
The General Officer Commanding the Division, Major General Enonbong Udoh while displaying the corpses of Don Waney alongside two of his gang leaders to Journalist at the Division's Headquarters in Port Harcourt on Sunday said the deceased was tracked down at his new acquired residence in Enugu.
He said the deceased and his gangs were responsible for the new year attack in Omoku community where scores of persons were killed.
He said Don Waney's second in command, Ikechukwu Adiele who he said led the gang of killers that massacred innocent residents of Omoku on the new year were among those that were shot dead by the combine team of Army and DSS.
He said the Division in collaboration with DSS and Army had redoubled their efforts to apprehend Waney following the directive given by President Muhammadu Buhari that those responsible for Omoku killings should be apprehended.
He said the notorious bandit had reallocated to Enugu where he rented apartment and had been mixing up with the neighbourhood, saying that the deceased were tracked down with the assistance of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army.
He said when the troops invaded Waney's residence, he tried to engaged them but were gunned down by combine team.
The Spokesman of the Division , Col. Aminu Eliyazu had earlier in a press statement said the gallant Soldiers and DSS invaded the new Enugu resident of Waney and shot him alongside his two gang members.
"The authorities of 6 Division Nigerian Army Port Harcourt wish to inform the peace loving people of Omoku in ONELGA in particular, Rivers State and indeed the entire good people of Niger Delta in general that the notorious cult leader, kidnap kingpin and mass murderer Don Waney is dead"
"Recall that in the early hours of Monday 20th November 2017, troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army acting on credible information from some patriotic members of the public raided the evil Don Waney enclave in Omoku, ONELGA Rivers State where shocking discoveries of assorted weapons, dynamites, bags of suspected cannabis, full military camouflage uniforms, military boots, military communication radios, 10 human skulls and human bones were discovered"
"Additionally, in continuation of the operation on Tuesday 21st November 2017, the troops also exhumed decomposing bodies of some of his victims in his shrine in the glaring eyes of the media who were invited to witness first hand"
"Perhaps not satisfied with the numerous lives of innocent citizens he took, Don Waney masterminded the despicable New Year day mayhem in Omoku in which he led his notorious gang of criminals to murder 23 peace loving citizens of Omoku when they were returning from Cross Over Service at about 1:30am on Monday 1st January 2018," Eliyazu had stated earlier in his press statement.
He said intense surveillance activities on him and his gang by the Department of State Services (DSS) Rivers State Command revealed that after committing the atrocities, he relocated to a neighbourhood within Enugu Town in Enugu State where he rented an apartment and started living among unsuspecting neighbours within the community.
"From the relative safety of his newly-rented apartment, Don Waney was already perfecting plans to wrought another mayhem in Omoku in which he was to attack churches, schools, Army and Police locations and the residence of the generality of the already traumatized people of Omoku"
"However, following his successful geo-location to his new Enugu neighbourhood hideout by the DSS Rivers State Command, a combined team of troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army Enugu and personnel of DSS Rivers State Command raided the hideout to arrest him and his other accomplices"
"Incidentally on sensing that the combine team were closing in on his residence, Don Waney, his Second- in- Command (Ikechukwu Adiele) and another gang member (Lucky Ode) attempted to escape through the back exit of the apartment and were shot down by the eagle eyed troops in the process. One of them died on the spot while the other 2 who sustained gun shot wounds eventually died while being evacuated for medical attention," he added.
If you want to boost your self-esteem ASAP, your best bet is to adjust your expectations and your attitude, *not* your weight.
Instead, try this flexible approach that lets you pick from weight-loss tips that work but won't completely ruin your life.
Choose at least four of the nutritionist- and fitness expert-backed tips that follow, and work them into your schedule for seven days straight. If you feel ambitious, tack on a few more. The more changes you make, the more weight you can expect to lose between now and the end of this week.
1. Drink Plenty of Water
A sports or energy drink, fruit smoothie, or light beer — each serving contains about 100 calories. Yet these beverages don't satisfy you the way 100 calories of food does, so they're a waste. Other liquids may be high in sodium and carbohydrates, which trick your body into retaining water, puffing you out.
Water, on the other hand, has zero calories and carbs and little to no sodium, making it the perfect slim-down drink. And, strangely, it actually helps flush out excess water weight as well as jumpstart your metabolism.
If water is too boring, add lemon wedges or mint leaves using an infuser.
2. Swap Refined Carbs for Veggies
The simple carbs in white rice, spaghetti, and sandwich rolls can "wreak havoc on your weight because they're digested very quickly, leaving you hungry and more likely to overeat later," says Jana Klauer, M.D., author of The Park Avenue Nutritionist's Plan.
Instead of replacing these foods with healthier whole-grain bread products, which contain filling fibers that can sometimes trigger bloating, sub in vegetables for the week: Instead of rice, try cauliflower "rice" made by grating cauliflower.
Instead of eating chips and dip, go for carrots and dip. The complex carbs from these vegetables are digested more slowly than simple carbs , so you'll remain full longer. And because veggies are mostly water, they also help flush out excess water weight.
3. Do Cardio 30 Minutes a Day
Any workout that gets your heart rate up will burn calories. But you'll use more calories if you pick a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously, says Wendy Larkin, personal-training manager at Crunch's Polk Street gym, in San Francisco.
Three to consider: spinning, cardio kickboxing, and boot-camp workouts. Half an hour of each torches 200 to 300 calories while toning up your arms, legs, and core so everything appears sleeker and tighter.
You'll burn even more calories per session if your workout incorporates interval training: alternating short bursts of intense cardio with slower activity. Experts aren't sure why it works, but trainers swear by it.
4. Drink Coffee Before Working Out
This is the one exception to the stick-to-water-only rule: Just as a coffee run makes your morning at work more productive, a pre-exercise cup of java with a splash of skim milk (about 11 calories) or black (just 5 calories) will energize your workout, explains Dr. Klauer. "You'll burn more calories without realizing you're pushing yourself harder."
5. Have Nightly You-on-Top Sex
5. Have Nightly You-on-Top Sex
Not that you needed an excuse to hook up with your guy every night, but the fact is, this position is a fat blaster. Being on top means you do the rocking, and the more active you are, the more calories you burn — up to 144 for 30 minutes.
Sex also pumps levels of feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins, helping you ride out food cravings. Get on top in reverse-cowgirl (i.e., facing away from your husband) to give your thigh and butt muscles an extra push.
6. Do 36 Push-Ups and Lunges Every Other Day
These gym-class staples will help sculpt muscle, so you'll sport a more streamlined appearance. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise every other day. "Push-ups target your upper body, while lunges work your butt, hips, and thighs," says Larkin. Quick tip: Make sure your back and legs remain in a straight line during your push-ups; it'll improve muscle tone. Also, you can build even more muscle with the lunges if you hold free weights in each hand while doing them.
7. Sleep 30 Minutes More a Night
That extra half an hour, whether you sleep 5 hours or 8, can refresh you enough that you will make better food choices (in other words, no quick sugar fix for breakfast in search of energy) and won't feel lethargic and skip the gym, says registered dietician Esther Blum, author of Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous. More restful sleep (7 to 8 hours is best) also boosts your metabolism. And because your body builds muscle while you snooze, getting zzz's equals better muscle tone.
8. Make One Food Sacrifice
Cutting out one indulgence — such as the chips you have with lunch or the chocolate dessert you eat after dinner — can subtract a few hundred calories from your diet, which translates into less flab, says Blum. "Your body won't even notice their absence."
9. Eat Salmon
It's packed with nutrients that build muscle tone and give your skin a healthy glow. Some nutritionists claim that consuming a portion (doesn't matter how it's cooked) may immediately make your face look a bit more contoured.
10. Pop an Anti-Gas Pill
Take one of these chewable tablets, sold over the counter at drugstores, to relieve bloating in your abdomen and to break up gas bubbles in your digestive tract, leaving you with a flatter tummy.
11. Stand Up Straight
Keeping your spine rigid and your shoulders back while sucking in your belly toward your spine gives you a slimmer, more streamlined middle.
12. Do Squats and Sit-Ups
Bodybuilders use this technique before competitions, because it adds definition to muscle. Do three sets of 12 of each exercise to tighten your abs, butt, and legs temporarily.
Thursday 4 January 2018
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| Buhari's 2019 Bid taking shape |
Following the reported nomination of Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, by President Muhammadu Buhari to chair his re-election campaign, Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, has provided yet another clear indication that the president is preparing the grounds for his announcement to run, as he briefed Buhari of a new South-West campaign organization to be inaugurated on January 20.
A ThisDay report had earlier claimed that Amaechi had been appointed as director-general of Buhari’s 2019 campaign, a role he played for then candidate Buhari towards the 2015 election.
Speaking Wednesday, Shittu revealed the new organization as ‘Buhari/Osinbajo Dynamic Support Group’, and disclosed that he had been appointed the national chairman of its board of trustees.
He spoke in an interview with state house correspondents after meeting with Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Shittu said it was part of effort to get the president to run, noting that Buhari’s supporters would prevail on him to seek re-election.
He said they would “help Buhari to make up his mind so that Nigeria can continue to enjoy stability and progress”.
“It goes without saying. I mean if you have a child who goes to primary school and he does well, he proceeds to secondary school and he does well, and you keep asking if he will be going to university. It goes without saying.
“By the grace of God, we his (Buhari’s) ardent supporters who appreciate his worth on behalf of millions of Nigerians would urge him to re-contest.
“I know he has not made up his mind but I can say that some of us can assist him in making up his mind so that Nigeria can continue to enjoy stability and progress in our land.”
Asked if the development was proof that campaign for 2019 had started, the minister said, “Every day since he (Buhari) came into office, all his activities are geared towards letting Nigerians know that they have a saviour, a rescuer, somebody who is committed to providing relief for Nigerians in all respect,” he said.
“In the area of fighting corruption, insurgency whether in the north-east or the Niger Delta; in the area of repairing the economy and providing jobs and providing social stability in the society.
“You will agree with me that today but for Buhari, Boko Haram would have invaded even Lagos.”
