Having strange vaginal discharge or any other unpleasant symptoms? It may be a sign that you need to see your doctor.
Yes we know that the vagina does have some healthy discharges every now and then, but when it becomes too much or unpleasant, it could be a warning sign.

While a lot of symptoms an adult woman might experience throughout her lifetime may be harmless, there are some that certainly require you to book an appointment with your gynecologist as soon as possible.

Here are 4 of such symptoms that you should never ignore:

Unusual bleeding/spotting:
Experiencing bleeding when you are not on your period is definitely a red sign you need to get checked out.

No matter how little the blood is, it is not normal to bleed between your periods and this could point to a lot of different complications like infections, fibroids or even cancerous growths.

Do not play doctor on yourself if you ever experience bleeding between periods; go see a professional to make sure everything is okay.


Constant itching:
Vaginal itching is not just inconveniencing and irritating, it is also embarrassing and a sure sign something is wrong.

Minor irritations caused by reaction to cosmetic products, heat or even dirty underwear could cause a little itch that goes away as soon as the underlying cause is removed, but constant itching is a sign of trouble.

When you experience constant itching in your privates, it could be a sign of some serious infection that could cause you a lot of problems if not treated promptly.

Never sit down hoping that it in your privates will go away when you should be heading out to see your doctor.

Unpleasant vaginal discharge:
Most women experience a little vaginal discharge every now and then; this is normal as the vagina needs to stay clean and balanced.

However, if you suddenly start experiencing heavy, thick, unpleasant or foul smelling discharges at any point in time, your body may be trying to tell you something that you certainly should not ignore.

Odd coloured discharges also fall under this category; anything outside clear or milky-white is usually a red sign.

Note that the amount of discharge a woman experiences could increase if she is ovulating, aroused or even breastfeeding; as long as it does not smell badly or have an unusual colour, you are fine.

Have any abnormal discharge checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.


Blisters or rashes:
A woman could find blisters or rashes around her privates for quite a number of reasons, news flash, none of the reasons are good or mild enough to be ignored.

Blisters in the genitals mostly form as a result of sexually transmitted infections, especially genital herpes, and these are not problems you should not take seriously.

If you notice blisters around your privates, do the best you can to avoid scratching it and seek medical help as soon as possible.

Basically, your vagina has different ways of telling you when something is wrong; be kind to yourself and pay attention to the signs.

Get symptoms properly checked out by your doctor and do not sit down hoping the problems will just go away on their own.

Source: https://betterwoman.ng/2019/05/08/vaginal-discharge-itching-signs-never-ignore/

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Do you need a professional baby photographer in Lagos to take awesome pictures of your newborn/children? Check out Elle & Sapphire Photography on instagram - @elle.sapphire_photography.

The pictures are gorgeous and timeless

NAIJ.com has recently introduced a new way to buy airtime and data that lovers of convenience simply cannot resist! The new platform, Naija Pay, lets you recharge your phone and buy data using your phone, any day, any time, anywhere. Naija Pay is quickly becoming a favorite method of buying recharge and data amongst Nigerians due to the convenience and security it promises; so if you are yet to join the Naija Pay family, here are some good reasons to join now.

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Source: https://www.naij.com/1123616-have-heard-buy-airtime-data-nigeria.html

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Read more: https://www.naij.com/1121252-naij-launches-naija-pay-the-convenient-buy-airtime-data.html

With the 2019 election campaigns in their beginning phases, it is increasingly clear that President Muhammadu Buhari's health challenges might stand in the way of his 2019 presidential ambitions. It is very likely then that the other All Progressives Congress (APC) bigwigs will position themselves to replace him in the party's primaries.

Below is a list of some politicians likely to replace him and run for president in 2019:

1. Atiku Abubakar
On February 2, 2014, Atiku left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join APC. In 2019, he will be 73 years of age and his current presence in the Nigerian media, suggest the former vice president might run for president in 2019.

2. Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
In 2015, Kwankwaso unsuccessfully contested the presidential primaries nomination under the opposition All Progressive Congress, but lost to Muhammad Buhari. He is currently a senator representing Kano Central and is likely to try again for presidency in 2019.

3. Bukola Saraki
Saraki is a current member of the APC and previous member of the PDP. He has been the president of the Senate since 2015 and might run for presidency in 2019.

4. Mallam Nasir El- Rufai
He is a member of the APC and was elected as the executive governor of Kaduna state during the 2015 general elections in Nigeria.

5. Ibrahim Shettima Kashim
Shettima is a Nigerian agricultural economist and politician who was elected governor of Borno state, Nigeria in the 26 April 2011 national elections, running on the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) platform which is now part of the APC.

6. Rochas Okorocha
Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha is a Nigerian multi-billionaire businessman, education philanthropist and politician from Imo state, Nigeria who won the May 6, 2011, gubernatorial election in Imo state and was reelected for his second term on April 11, 2015.

Which of these politicians do you think can actually succeed?

Source: http://www.naij.com/1122532-6-apc-leaders-replace-buhari-2019.html

President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed Nigerians live on national television today, August 21. There had been requests from many Nigerians for President Buhari to address them, even while he was on medical vacation in London.

The president's absence had provoked protests from a group called 'Concerned Nigerians' led by veteran entertainer, Chales Oputa, popularly called Charly Boy and online influencer, Deji Adeyanju which staged a protest at the Unity Fountain tagged 'Resume or Resign.' President Buhari returned to the country on Saturday, August 19 to the relieve of many Nigerians.

NAIJ.com brings you the highlights of the president's address below:

1. My dear citizens, I am very grateful to God and to all Nigerians for their prayers. I am pleased to be back on home soil among my brothers and sisters.

2. In the course of my stay in the United Kingdom, I have been kept in daily touch with events at home. Nigerians are robust and lively in discussing their affairs, but I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.

3. In 2003 after I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analyzed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that the country must remain one and united.

4. Nigeria's unity is settled and not negotiable. We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and saddle others with the responsibility of bringing back order, if necessary with their blood.

5. Every Nigerian has the right to live and pursue his business anywhere in Nigeria without let or hindrance.

6. I believe the very vast majority of Nigerians share this view.

7. This is not to deny that there are legitimate concerns. Every group has a grievance. But the beauty and attraction of a federation is that it allows different groups to air their grievances and work out a mode of co-existence.

8. The National Assembly and the National Council of State are the legitimate and appropriate bodies for national discourse.

9. The national consensus is that, it is better to live together than to live apart.

10. Furthermore, I am charging the Security Agencies not to let the successes achieved in the last 18 months be a sign to relax.

11. Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety.

12. Therefore we are going to reinforce and reinvigorate the fight not only against; elements of Boko Haram which are attempting a new series of attacks on soft targets kidnappings, farmers versus herdsmen clashes, in addition to ethnic violence fuelled by political mischief makers. We shall tackle them all.

13. Finally, dear Nigerians, our collective interest now is to eschew petty differences and come together to face common challenges of; economic security, political evolution and integration as well as lasting peace among all Nigerians.

14. I remain resolutely committed to ensuring that these goals are achieved and maintained. I am so glad to be home.

15. Thank you and may God bless our dear nation.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1120949-live-president-buhari-addressing-nigerians-monday-august-21.html

In an exclusive chat with NAIJ.com, the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has dismissed rumours about the alleged crash of his marriage.

There has been rumours circulating in the media that the 17 months old marriage of the Ooni and his wife Olori Wuraola has crashed. However, in a talk with NAIJ.com the Ooni debunked the rumours saying that he and his wife have a happy marriage.

According to the Oba’s media aide, the palace was not aware of the rumour until NAIJ.com contacted the palace for an interview.

The media aide further stated that the palace would issue a statement on the matter as soon as possible.

“There is no truth to the news, it is unimaginable. We would issue a statement on the matter soon" he said.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1120305-naij-exclusive-ooni-ife-speaks-alleged-crash-marriage.html

Hmmmmm....guys, what do you think?

There are several ways of measuring the economic wealth of a city. Mostly the basis for measurement is used in comparison with other cities as long as there is a common ground for such comparison.

AfraAsia Bank's Africa Wealth Report 2017 made a comparison of 23 African cities with the highest number of billionaires as at the year 2016. In the list of 23 countries, Lagos, Nigeria's former capital came 4th, only topped by two South-African cities; Johannesburg and Cape Town as well as the Egyptian city of Cairo.

Lagos has 4 billionaires and 360 multi-millionaires.

Below is the list of cities and the number of multi-millionaires they have respectively:
1. Johannesburg (incl. Sandton) - 970
2. Cairo - 480
3. Cape Town - 440
4. Lagos - 360
5. Nairobi - 280
6. Luanda - 240
7. Durban (incl. Umhlanga) - 130
8. Pretoria - 110
9. Casablanca - 110
10. Accra - 100
11. Abidjan - 90
12. Algiers - 90
13. Alexandria - 110
14. Windhoek - 60
15. Dar Es Salaam - 50
16. Gaborone - 50
17. Mombasa - 40
18. Abuja - 40
19. Addis Ababa - 40
20. Kampala - 40
21. Maputo - 40
22. Lusaka - 30
23. Marrakesh - 30
With no other Nigerian cities listed, the nation’s commercial nerve-centre automatically clinches the wealthiest spot among Nigerian major cities. The report is the result of New World Wealth’s extensive research covering the wealth market in Africa which report covers wealth, luxury, prime property, collectable and wealth management trends on the continent from 2006 to 2016, with projections to 2026.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1117200-top-23-african-cities-highest-number-billionaires.html

The average Nigerian would normally go to a federal university because of the affordability. However, even the federal university are starting to hike their prices, leaving many scared about the future of education for the average man in Nigeria.

There have been changes in school fees of some institutions, below is a table of such changes according to Vanguard:
Institution - Old fees - New fees
1. UNILAG N14,500 N63,500
2. ABU N27,000 N41,000
3. UNN N60,450 N66,950
4. OAU N19,700 N57,700
5. UNIZIK N20,100 N65,920
6. BUK N26,000 N40,000
7. UNIABUJA N39,300 N42,300
8. UDU N32,000 N43,000
9. NOUN N36,000 N41,000
10. UNIBEN N12,000 N49,500
11. UNILORIN N16,000 N75,500
12. FUTA N13,560 N83,940
13. FUTMINNA N20,000 N37,000
14. FUNAAB N18,250 N33,000
15. UNICAL N30,500 N42,750
16. UNIUYO N71,000 N84,250
17. FCET Akoka N16,000 N40,000
18. Osun Varsity N95,000 N135,500
19. ANSU N76,000 N139,000
20. LASU N96,750 N158,250
21. IBBU N25000 N52,000
22. IMSU N120,000 N150,000
23. PLASU N50,000 N100,000
24. MAPOLY N57,000 N75,000
25. Ibadan Poly N30,000 N50,000
26. Abia Poly N56,550 N61,000
27. Auchi Poly N14,800 N28,000
28. Osustech N70,000 N80,000
29. ESUT N104,900 N124,900
30. KWARAPOLY N28,000 N44,000
31. LAUTECH N65,000 N72,500
32. TASUED N66,500 N76,500
33. Afe Babalola N675,000 N1,075,000
34. Igbinedion N540,000 N820,000
35. Crawford N400,000 N600,000
36. Redeemers N545,000 N605,000
37. Covenant N774,500 N814,500
38. Benson Idahosa N284,300 N1,150,000.00

Source: https://www.naij.com/1111484-these-38-nigerian-universities-increased-school-fees.html

The saying ‘the sky is the limit’ has been proved untrue for Anastasia Uzodimma, the young Nigerian lady who aspires to be the best female shoe cobbler in the country.

She recently climbed the social ladder when she made beautiful pairs of sandals for PSquare’s Paul Okoye. Following the latest report made by NAIJ.com about the talented young lady, luck smiled on her when Paul got wind of her craft and made a post about her on his Instagram page. One thing led to the other and Anastasia Uzodimma ended up making beautiful pieces for Paul. The celebrity who was stunned by the indigenous pieces wrote a warm caption on his page after posting pictures of her.

He said he was proud of her even though he had never heard of her. To this post, other celebrities stormed in like bees to like the post and check out the beautiful sandals made by the girl. The singer who made his order there and then eventually got it when Anastasia surprised him with it. She made more beautiful sandals and the celebrity displayed them all on his page. Ever since the pictures went viral, Uzodimma has been in hot demand.

This young lady is indeed destined for greatness.

Source: https://www.naija.ng/129-anastasia-uzodimma-beautiful-sandals-p-squares-paul-okoye-photos.html

NAIJ.com celebrates with a proud corp member who chose to show his gratitude by showering love on his mother who saw him through school by selling plantain. A young man identified as Omorodion Osahon, took to Facebook to shower gratitude on his mother who suffered to send him to school. According to the young man who is a serving corp member, his mum had to sell plantains just to make sure he was educated.

Sharing the post on his Facebook page, Osahon wrote: "See that plantain boy, educated with plantain money. Thank you mum and God bless you. To God alone be all the glory." See the pictures he shared below:

It is great to remember our parents and even appreciate them!

Source: https://gossip.naij.com/1099811-corp-member-celebrates-mother-sold-plantain-educate-him.html

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he needs a longer time to rest, thus putting paid to speculations and claims by top government officials that he is actually fit and healthy.

The president said this on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 saying the rest is deserved following the results from the series of medical tests he carried out in the United Kingdom where he is on vacation.

The president, who noted that he is staying longer than expected in the UK, reportedly stated this in a four-paragraph statement through his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina.

According to reports, the president thanked Nigerians for their prayers, good wishes and support adding that there was no cause to be troubled.

“President Muhammadu Buhari thanks millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the country.

“The President is immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern.

“President Buhari wishes to reassure Nigerians that there is no cause for worry.

“During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the President staying longer than originally planned,” he said.

Credit: https://www.naij.com/1089605-buhari-worry-health-status.html

It looks like MMM participants will be smiling to the bank soon as massive merging of GH (get help) is going on this morning.

It appears the long awaited new model is set as people are being paired for payment.

On the group’s Facebook page, one Ascenta Ezeh Iheanacho wrote: "Dispatchers are on top of their game this morning. I guess the new model is set. The ball is now in our court. Merging of GH orders are going on fast. Check your POs and encourage your downlines to make payments to avoid stories that touch. Blocking means loss of marvros now. Be wise all."

Another user, Onyenakara Tochukwu, also had this to say:

"Please if you have checked this morning and you were not matched, check again, matching GH and PH on going massively. Remember

1. Pay from your account only.

2. Do not honor anyone that says pay into different account.

3. Confirm your phone number and email

4. Honor your GH and PH. If you are BLOCKED no more unblocking.

We are MMM, the Key is constant PH and GH. MMM Nigeria is here to stay. LONG LIVE MMM COMMUNITY. LONG LIVE MMM."

Some participants are already jubilating over being merged. and have shared proof:

Source: https://www.naij.com/1084962-mmm-begins-massive-matching-gh-ph.html

The United States President Barack Obama has said goodbye after spending eight years in office. He delivered his farewell speech in his hometown of Chicago on Tuesday, January 10.

In his emotional farewell speech, he talked about his eight years in office, thanked hi family, staff and all those who made his tenure a success.

Below are takeaways from the outgoing president’s his speech.

1. He has been made a better man and a better president
Obama said in his eight years in office, his conversations with the American people has kept him honest and kept him going. He said it was his source of inspiration and motivation over the years.

“And every day, I have learned from you. You made me a better president, and you made me a better man,” he said.

2. Lessons he learnt
The outgoing president said he has learnt that change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and come together to demand it. He is convinced we are all created equal and endowed with certain unalienable rights which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

3. Extolling the exceptionalism of America
Takeaways from Obama's farewell speech
He said America is exceptional, not because it was not flawless from the start but because they have shown the capacity to change and make life better for others.

“Yes, our progress has been uneven. The work of democracy has always been hard. It has been contentious. Sometimes it has been bloody. For every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back. But the long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion, a constant widening of our founding creed to embrace all, and not just some,” he said.

4. Stark inequality, a threat to American democracy
He said the progress is not enough if a few prosper at the expense of a growing middle class. He decried that while the top 1 percent has amassed a bigger share of wealth, others in inner cities and in rural counties have been left behind. He said this was corrosive to the country’s democratic idea.

5. Race, a threat to American democracy
“There’s a second threat to our democracy. And this one is as old as our nation itself.”

According to him, race has remained a potent and divisive force in the society. He noted that race relations were better than they were years ago and if the people are going to be serious about race going forward, they need to uphold laws against discrimination in hiring, housing, education and in the criminal justice system.

He said that hearts must also change as laws alone will not be enough while adding that it will not change overnight as it often takes time.

6. Tribute to service members
Americans pay attention as President Obama delivers a farewell speech
Obama also paid tribute to the nation's military, diplomats, and law enforcement for saying because of their courage and intelligence no foreign terrorist organization has successfully planned and executed an attack on US soil in the past eight years.

“The global coalition we’re leading against ISIL has taken out their leaders and taken away about half their territory. ISIL will be destroyed. And no one who threatens America will ever be safe,” he said.

7. America’s influence around the world cannot be matched
He said: “Rivals like Russia or China cannot match our influence around the world — unless we give up what we stand for, and turn ourselves into just another big country that bullies smaller neighbors.”

8. Leave the internet sometimes and talk to one another in real life
Obama breaks down in tears as he delivers farewell address - “If you’re tired of arguing with strangers on the Internet, try talking with one of them in real life,” he said.

The outgoing president advised people to strive to assume the best rather than the worst about the people they disagree with.

9. If you are not happy with those you elected, run for office yourself
"If something needs fixing, then lace up your shoes and do some organizing.If you’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clip board, get some signatures, and run for office yourself," he said.

10. Tribute to his wife, Michelle and daughters, Malia and Sasha
Obama praised his wife and children; He said Michelle has been his best friend for the past 25 years and made the White House a place that belongs to everybody. He said she is a role model to the new generation. He added that she has made him and the country proud.

The outgoing president said his daughters have become two amazing young women under the strangest of circumstances.

“You wore the burden of years in the spotlight so easily. Of all that I have done in my life, I am most proud to be your dad.”

11. Yes we can

Takeaways from Obama's farewell speech
With a final shout of his campaign mantra “Yes We Can,” urged Americans to believe in their ability to bring about change and also uphold the US values and reject discrimination.

You can watch Obama's farewell speech below:
https://www.naij.com/1081925-11-takeaways-obamas-farewell-speech.html

According to Times Higher Education statistics, these world recognized institutions can boast of a large number of billionaires they have produced as alumni.
10 universities that churn out billionaires graduates

If you aspire to be a world recognized billionaire in the near future, here are 10 universities that could help you realize your dreams.

1. Harvard University
Harvard University was established in 1636. It has maintained history, influence, and wealth that has made it one of the world's most prestigious universities. The institution which is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning research among developing leaders has a total of 35 billionaire graduates who are worth $309.1 billion.

Harvard notable alumni include Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Barrack Obama.

2. Columbia University
Columbia University was ranked 3rd among U.S. national universities for 2016 by Wall Street Journal Times Higher Education and first among Ivy League universities. It is the third most wanted college in the United States behind Harvard and Stanford. Columbia has produced 12 billionaire graduates with a total wealth worth $171.7 billion.

Columbia University notable alumni include, Alicia Keys, Katie Holmes

3. Stanford University
The university is also one of the top fundraising institutions in the United States. It is the first school to raise more than a billion dollars in a year. It produced 10 graduates who are worth $149.2 billion.

Stanford faculty and alumni have founded a large number of companies that produce more than $2.7 trillion in annual revenue. 30 living billionaires, 17 astronauts, and 20 Turing Award laureates are proud to call this school their Alma mater. The institution has notable alumni like Tiger Woods, Jordan Morris.

4. Cornell University
Cornell was founded in 1865 to teach and make contributions in all fields of knowledge. It is a large and primarily residential research university with a very competitive admission. Cornell alumni are noted for their accomplishments in public, professional, and corporate life. Recently, it produced 9 billionaire graduates who are worth $38.9 billion.

5. University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania is one of 14 founding members of the Association of the American university. It is the fourth oldest institution in the United States as well as the first university with both undergraduate and graduate studies.

It pioneered the nation's first medical school in 1765, university teaching hospital in 1874, world's first school of business, in 1881. It was also the the first university to award a PhD to an African-American woman. The university has graduated many notable alumni, including US president elect, Donald Trump and the American singer John Legend. It has produced 9 billionaire graduates who are worth $82.6 billion.

6. Yale University
Yale University was founded in 1701 as the third oldest institution of higher education in the Unites States. The university's assets include an endowment valued at $25.6 billion as of September 2015, as the second largest of any educational institution. Yale has graduated many notable alumni, including 5 US Presidents, 19 US Supreme Court justices, 13 living billionaires. Also it has produced 9 billionaire graduates who are worth $45.4 billion

7. New York University
New York University is a private non-profit, non-sectarian research university based in New York City. It was founded in 1831; NYU is considered one of the world’s most influential and foremost research universities. Some of her notable alumni include Lady Gaga and Angelina Jolie. The institution has been able to produce 7 billionaire graduates with a total wealth worth $64 billion.

8. University of southern California
The University of Southern California is a private research university founded in 1880 with its main campus in Los Angeles, California and it has contributed approximately $5 billion annually to the economy of California. The institution recently produced 7 billionaire graduates who are worth $27.1 billion.

9. University of Michigan
The University of Michigan, frequently referred to as Michigan, was founded in 1817. It is also the state’s oldest university. It has produced 6 graduates who are worth $68.3 billion.

10. University of Texas
University of Texas is a public research university which was founded in 1881. It houses seven museums and seventeen libraries, making it the seventh-largest academic library in the country. The university has graduated a total of 5 billionaire graduates with a combined wealth of $39.3 billion.

It is not bad to have the next world known billionaire from Nigeria, the choice is yours as you pick one of these institutions to explore your dreams.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1076993-10-universities-churn-billionaire-graduates.html

Dear Mr Mavrodi,

Our attention has been drawn to your open letter dated Sunday, December 18, 2016, which contained a series of heavy criticisms to the address of Nigerian journalists. Therefore, as the biggest online news platform in Nigeria, NAIJ.com deem it necessary to provide a couple of clarifications below:

First and foremost, let us remind you that Nigeria is not Russia. Nobody can tell Nigerian press and media what to write and what not to write about. Freedom of speech and press is one of the fundamental values of our nation. BTW, in case you missed it, presidents also change in Nigeria by means of democratic elections.

The issue of unbiased coverage has been touched in your appeal. Please understand that the aim of Nigerian online and printed press is to be objective rather than take MMM down. Once your company reaches incredible success, we, as well as our fellow colleagues in other media houses, would be happy to report. Invite us!

However, a sudden stop of operation was considered and interpreted as a collapse. It is not far from truth. Can some of our editors who are a part of the scheme withdraw their money tomorrow? - NO. Do you have a clear and specific date when this can be done? - NO. Can millions of Nigerians who invested their “spare cash” use it for buying Christmas & New Year presents for their loved ones? - NO.

The question is: what's the root of the panic? Some media reports, or the actions and limiting steps taken by MMM Nigeria without any prior notice? We think the answer what came first is obvious.

So, once you resume after the Yuletide period, we would be pleased to report about it.

Let us finish the open letter with your own words: “Leave us [journalists and bloggers] alone and let us work without interference.”

Yours,

Bayo Olupohunda

Source: https://www.naij.com/1078243-naij-writes-open-letter-mmm-founder-mavrodi.html

MMM seems like one acronym many Nigerians will not forget in a hurry. The Ponzi scheme has taken Nigeria by storm with many sinking huge sums into it despite clear indications that it might crash.

Here are 5 classes of Nigerians that may develop heart attack if MMM crashes:

1. Nigerians who resigned their jobs

While it is quite strange, there have been stories of Nigerians who left their jobs because MMM started paying well. These set of people feel that MMM is a more easy way to make money and so they have quit their jobs.

If the scheme crashes today, this set of people will be left with no means of income and no job.

2. Nigerians who invested their savings

The news that MMM is paying has led many to invest their entire life savings in the hopes that they will get huge returns based on the percentages. What happens when the scheme collapses? Losing their entire life savings is something that will lead to huge problems for many Nigerians.

3. Those who sold their property

In the hopes of huge returns, many Nigerians have sold their properties and put the money gotten into the MMM scheme. Lands, homes and other investments have gone into the scheme. What will happen to such people when it crashes?

4. Those who got married with MMM money and no jobs

There have been stories of young men who upon getting their first MMM payment, decided it was time to settle down and get married. What happens when the MMM money dries up?? They will find it difficult to cope, if they do not have an extra means of income.

5. Bankers

While this might sound strange, there have been stories like this: "Some bankers who usually invest as much as N10m out of customers’ savings just to get a profit of N3m in return. We recently heard the story of a bank manager who committed suicide due to debt."

To round up, this quote is fitting to represent the situation of Nigeria as regards MMM.

"It is easier to find a virgin in Nigeria than to find a non MMM participant." - Arinze Esomnofu

Source: www.naij.com

1. Amla
An article published in the Journal of Food Science, regarding a recent research study carried out by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), divulged a few important facts about the gooseberry. It said, higher antioxidant activity are present in gooseberry skin and pulp.

Many of the several studies from the past too claimed that gooseberries comprise high levels of phytochemicals which prevent oxidative stress that can cause cancer and heart diseases. Further, gooseberry skin can be a potential source of natural colourants and antioxidants used in food manufacturing.

2. Cinnamon
Medical studies carried out by experts suggests that cinnamon helps in lowering cholesterol, increasing insulin sensitivity, reducing inflammation and slowing down the growth of the cancerous tumour. In addition to these, it also fortifies an immune system, helps reduce weight and adds plenty of vital vitamin, minerals and antioxidants to your diet.

3. Ginger
Ginger is yet another powerful antioxidant spice that is used for the treatment of almost everything from cold to Alzheimer’s disease. Many research studies have revealed it’s anti-cancer properties. Ginger is known for it’s ability to shrink tumours and is said to be more effective than many cancer drugs. One study based out of Georgia State University found that whole ginger extract reduced prostate tumour size by a whopping 56% in mice.

4. Turmeric
This kind of medicinal spices is often hailed for its numerous healing properties. It is an effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. The active ingredient curcumin in turmeric destroys the blood vessels that feeds cancerous tumours, cutting off the blood supply to cancerous cells and thus preventing it from growing any further. It has the best effects on bowel cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer and skin cancer cells.

5. Chillies
Chillies also join the line-up of potent, anti-cancer food. Capsaicin is the primary component of chilli peppers, that represses the growth of prostate cancer cells. As per a recent research study capsaicin is also found to arrest the growth of colon cancer cells in a laboratory setting.

6. Grapes
The beneficial effects of grape are believed to be associated to a variety of bioactive components in grapes . One such major group of these components is antioxidants. The skin of red grapes is particularly a rich source of resveratrol, an important antioxidant. As stated by National Cancer Institute, resveratrol may be useful in keeping cancer from spreading or initiating. Lab studies have found that it limits the growth of many kinds of cancer cells, and in men lowers the risk of prostate cancer.

7. Leafy Green Vegetables
Leafy green vegetables such as lettuce and spinach are rich in antioxidants, beta-carotene and lutein. Even cruciferous veggies, like cabbage and broccoli, are good source of a sulphur-containing antioxidant compound. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, a couple of lab studies have confirmed that chemicals in these foods may restrict the growth of some kinds of cancer cells.

So, cancer-fighting foods like these may not only cut your cancer risk, but keep you safe from other lifestyle related diseases as well, thus helping you to achieve optimal health!

Source: www.naij.com

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Paul and Peter Okoye better known as P Square are a year old today.

The award winning twins have, in the course of their long and successful music career, serenaded Africa and the world with their talent and energetic performances for over a decade.

To celebrate their birthday, the twins have released their latest music video ‘Shekini’ directed by Clarence Peters.

Here are 5 throwback photos of them that show us how far they have come.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1053775-5-childhood-photos-peter-paul-okoye-damn-cute.html

As Nigeria continues to battle economic recession, the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has proposed to fund part of the 2017 budget deficit of N2.69 trillion from monies recovered from looters.

According to reports, FG in a Medium Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper submitted to the National Assembly is proposing to spend the sum of N6.86tn in 2017, with total revenue of N4.16tn.

With a funding gap of N2.69tn, the government said part of the deficit would be financed with recoveries from looted funds, the rest would be from borrowings.

“Based on the revenue and expenditure estimates, the fiscal deficit is estimated to increase by about N492bn or 22.32 per cent from the estimate of N2.2tn in 2016. “However, while this remains below the maximum three per cent of the Gross Domestic Product stipulated in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007, it is projected to take a downward turn afterwards.

“The deficit is to be financed mainly by borrowing as well as recoveries of misappropriated public funds/assets.” “Borrowing will be geared towards funding critical capital projects that have potential to effectively increase productivity, and hence, provide mechanism for refinancing the debt,” the document read in part.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1048724-buhari-reveals-recovered-stolen-monies-will-used.html

– A new delicacy may have hopped on to the Nigerian menu especially in the northern part of the country
– Traders from across the country are queuing up to buy frogs in Kano state
– The market is at Dorawa Salau Kadawa, a village in Garun Mallam local government area of Kano state

A report has uncovered a thriving frog market at Dorawa Salau Kadawa, a village in Garun Mallam local government area of Kano state.

Although in the north, people from different parts of Nigeria visit the market to purchase frogs in large quantities to take back home. According to the report, the buyers have erected camps at the village and their activities have had a positive effect on the village’s economy. However, some of the patrons spoken to said the trade in frogs is not a new line of business.

One Sadikatu Ajiboye said she has been in the business for 15 years. According to her, she was bringing kolanut up north to Kano, until she realized that frog meat have a greater turnover in the south.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1030019-nigerians-turn-alternatives-frog-meat-business-booms-photos.html

This seems to be the season of nomination refusals, which is quite strange. President Buhari has had his nominations refused three times recently. Here are the three people that refused his nominations and their reasons for doing so:

1. Usman Bugaje
Usman Bugaje We will first consider the case of Usman Bugaje. Honourable Dr Usman Bugaje is a graduate of pharmacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. He graduated in 1975. He later did an MA in African Studies and a PhD in Intellectual History, both at the Institute of African and Asian Studies, University of Khartoum, Sudan. He is a writer on national and international issues, and has published in both academic and non-academic journals and other media. Dr Bugaje was conferred the honorary title of commander of the order of civil Merit and commander of the order of independent Equatorial Guinea by the president of republic of equatorial Guinea on 26th March, 2002. He rejected President Buhari’s ambassadorial nomination, and he was convinced not to mention his decision to the media.

2. Dame Pauline Tallen
Dame Pauline Tallen is the former deputy governor of Plateau state. She is also a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) board of trustees. She turned down the offer for nomination for ambassadorial appointment to attend to her ailing husband. Tallen said she appreciated the president for counting her worthy to serve Nigeria in the capacity of an ambassador, however, she has to let go to attend to her ailing husband. According to her, she would not be able to leave her husband who has been sick for sometime now, in the hands of others to look after him, for the sake of the appointment. “It is a hard decision I had to take but I have to, because he is my primary responsibility,” she said.

3. Professor Akintunde Akinwande
Professor Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande is a Nigerian American engineering professor at the electrical engineering and computer science department of Massachusetts institute of technology. Akinwande commenced work as a scientist at Honeywell Inc. Technology Center in Bloomington, Minnesota in 1986, initially researching on Gas Complementary FET technology for very high speed and low power signal processing. Professor Akinwande rejected an offer by the president to serve in the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as chairman. According to the Nation, Akinwande turned down the offer based on the alleged fact that he was not consulted before the nomination was made.

4. Najatu Muhammad
Naja’atu Bala Muhammad, is the first woman to win a Senate seat in Central Kano for the Kano senatorial seat in central district and the first to serve as president of the National Students (Student Union for president in Nigeria). She was born in 1956, in the neighborhood sycamore tree Can, the central city of Kano. The federal government on Saturday, February 13, 2015, appointed Muhammad as the chairperson of the governing board of the Dutse federal university through a paid advertorial on a national daily. “Sir, I Najatu Muhammad wishes (wish) to thank you so much for considering me worthy of being appointed the chairperson of Dutse Federal University. “It’s however unfortunate that I was not consulted before the announcement in the media. I also regret that I have to use the same medium to announce that I can’t accept the appointment for personal reasons.”

Source: https://www.naij.com/1023446-see-4-people-who-have-refused-buharis-nominations-and-why.html

1. Buhari afraid to debate Jonathan
In reaction Abati wrote: “The man to blame for this denial is General Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Getting him to debate the incumbent, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been an uphill task. To say that the man is scared, practically running away from an opportunity to debate his ideas against the incumbent’s, is to be charitable. He doesn’t want it. Every effort to get him to the podium has been rebuffed by him and his handlers.”

2. Buhari is shallow and confuses his audience
“He projects himself as an anti-corruption angel yet he is surrounded by a large crowd of morally conflicted persons; to worsen it all, he doesn’t even know the name of his own running mate. When he grants interviews, his responses are cryptic and elliptic, demonstrating such shallowness that confuses an informed audience,” Abati said.

3. Buhari linked to terrorism In April 2011,
He wrote an article titled ‘For the attention of General Buhari’ where alleged that Buhari was responsible for the violence emanating from the elections in the country. “General Buhari has been quoted in the media saying that he deplores the violence, he has also spoken on BBC Hausa service, and he has issued two statements in English language to that effect. General Buhari has to do much more than that. His responses to the electoral process and his party’s have been at best contradictory and mischievous. “It will be recalled that in the first week of March 2011, General Buhari advised his supporters to “lynch” anybody who tries to rig the April polls,” he wrote. Buhari took Abati to court for libel and the court judgment as awarded in his favor. Abati later retracted the statement.

4. APC behaving as if they are under a spell In a piece titled ‘It’s time to put Nigeria first’, Abati said Buhari’s government has failed to move quickly from campaign to governance mode.
He wrote: “I blame the APC strategists for allowing things to remain at this level. They have failed to see the need to move quickly from campaign to governance mode. They are also behaving as if they are under the spell of Karma”.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1022014-4-anti-buhari-quotes-reuben-abati-may-landed-efcc-custody.html