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Key takeaways: Stomach growling — or borborygmi — is caused by air moving through your gut. Sudden spikes in stomach noises are usually a sign that you’re hungry or that you’ve been swallowing too much air. Sometimes, loud stomach sounds are a sign of medical conditions like lactose intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When this is the case, you will have other, more troubling symptoms too. It always seems to happen at the worst of times. That loud gurgling noise from your stomach that announces to the world that you’re hungry or need to go to the bathroom…
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu urged this on Friday during a meeting at the State House in Abuja with FBI Director, Christopher Asher Wray. President Tinubu characterised the visit of the FBI Director and his team to Nigeria as a sign of the longstanding partnership between Nigeria and the United States in combating financial…
Yahaya Adoza Bello, a former Kogi State Governor is to be arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja today, Thursday over an N 80.2 billion fraud charge instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ex-governor will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite in a 19-count charge bordering on money laundering as scheduled by the court at the last adjourned date. During today’s proceedings (if he appears in court), the ex-governor is expected to take his plea (guilty or not guilty) when charges are read to him thereby paving the way for trial and…
President Bola Tinubu says he will approve a new minimum wage that the government can afford. He stated this on Wednesday at a dinner to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken Democracy in Abuja. The President appreciated those who stood by him over the years and promised Nigerians that he won’t depart from the tenets of democratic governance. “I have to celebrate with you my dear brother, Senate President, Deputy Senate President,” he said, adding that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Jibrin Barau would soon get an Executive Bill from him on the new minimum…
Here are some of the more popular claims about the health benefits of okra water — and what science has to say about each one. 1. Improves digestive health Okra contains both insoluble and soluble fiber. Fiber helps digestive health in many ways, including: Helping support a healthy gut microbiome Moving stool through your intestines to keep bowel movements regular Bulking up your stool, making it easier to pass Making stools softer, which also decreases the likelihood of developing hemorrhoids Reducing the risk of diverticulosis, or small pouches that develop in your colon and can become inflamed But,…
The items in the above list are not the only options for liver-healthy foods. A balanced diet in general is important to keep your liver in top shape. Here are some general guidelines that can help you build a liver-healthy diet: Eat more fiber. Foods that contain fiber — such as vegetables, beans, and nuts — may help with optimal liver function. Pick healthy fats. Choose foods with healthier unsaturated fats — like monounsaturated and omega-3 fats — instead of foods with saturated fat or trans fats. Drink water. When choosing beverages, water is always a smart choice for…
The liver is responsible for more than 500 vital functions in your body. It helps digest food, makes important proteins for the blood, and removes toxins and waste products from the body — among many others. So it’s important to take care of your liver. Your diet plays an important role in protecting your liver so it can keep running smoothly. This is true whether you have a healthy liver or if you have liver disease. We’ll run through the best foods that can boost liver health or help repair some of the damage. . Cruciferous vegetables If you…
Prof. Salamatu Isah, the Executive Secretary of Kaduna Pension Bureau, made the revelation at a one-day sensitisation on “Data Recapture Exercise for State Public Servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme” in Kaduna. The event was organised by the Bureau in collaboration with the Pension Funds Administrators in the state and had in attendance representatives of civil servants from all the MDAs in the state. The Executive Secretary while speaking to newsmen shortly after the programme, enjoined the civil servants to perfect their records to avoid challenges after retirement. According to her, “the state was still facing the challenge…
No fewer than six persons were confirmed dead and seven others seriously injured in an auto crash at Sabon Garin Takanebu in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Wednesday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Adam, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, said the accident involved a Mitsubishi Canter with the number plate XA 519 KUR. Adam explained that the incident happened when the driver, on reaching Sabon Gari Market, lost control and ran into traders, as a result of which 10 persons sustained various degrees of injuries while three died on the…
Nigerian superstar singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido and his wife, Chef Chioma, have reportedly picked June 25, 2024, for the conduct of their official traditional wedding ceremony. The event is set to hold at the Eko Hotel in Lagos State, according to sources quoted by celebrity blogger, Stella Dimokokorkus via her Instagram page on Tuesday. The news of the traditional wedding between the couple, who recently welcomed twin children together, has reportedly generated excitement among the family members from both sides. On why the couple picked the date for their traditional wedding ceremony, the source said…