Ronaldo Breaks Yet Another Champions League Record

The Real Madrid forward breaks his own jointly held record to net double figures in a single season of the competition's first round, netting a hat-trick against Malmo
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score 10 goals in the group stage of a Champions League campaign.
The Portugal international achieved the feat with his third goal as his side put Malmo to the sword on Tuesday and netted a fourth soon afterwards.
Ronaldo was previously the joint holder of the record with nine, alongside Luiz Adriano, but now becomes the outright leader as he top-scores in the group stage for the fifth time - also a record that no other player can match.
In scoring the 50th-minute goal that took him over the record, Ronaldo followed up earlier strikes in the 37th and 47th minutes for an 11-minute blitz, the fastest hat-trick that any Madrid player has scored in Europe since 1968.
He then followed it up with a fourth just eight minutes later.


SOURCE: GOAL

Buhari,Osinbajo,Queen Elizabeth Others To Attend New Ooni's Installation

President Muhammadu Buhari, the representative of the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, are some of the dignitaries expected on December 7, at the installation and presentation of staff of office to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
Other prominent traditional rulers expected at the ceremony are the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Shehu of Borno, Alake of Egbaland and Awujale of Ijebuland, among others.
Also to attend are the 36 governors, members of the Federal Executive Council FEC , diplomats and captains of industries.
Briefing newsmen in Ile-Ife, yesterday, on the activities lined up for the coronation, the chairman, media sub- committee of the installation planning committee, Comrade Biyi Odunlade, said the two-week activities for the installation of Oba Ogunwusi would be rounded off on Sunday, December 13, 2015 with an inter-denomination service in Ile-Ife.
Odunlade said President Buhari and other dignitaries are billed to attend the December 7 installation of Oba Ogunwusi, adding that many heads of missions in Nigeria have also signified their intention to attend.
Unveiling his programmes for the town,  Oba Ogunwusi, according to report, has promised to work towards fostering unity among the Yoruba race.
Oba Ogunwusi, whose speech was read by his elder brother, Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi, at the media parley, said he intended to empower youths in the town through sports and vocational training.
The royal father, who said efforts are already on to improve amenities like power and water supply in Ile-Ife, promised to build on existing peace in Ife and its adjoining communities.
The monarch said he would relocate his furniture factory, EH Furnitures to Ife and ensure that indigenes of the town are employed at the establishment.
Oba Ogunwusi added he had already opened discussion with Osun State Government to set up a football academy and have 16 clubs in Ife which he said would provide jobs for over 1,000 youths in the town.


SOURCE:VANGUARD NIGERIA

APC Picks Bello As Faleke Heads To Court Insists He Is Governor-Elect

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed Yahaya Bello as its candidate for the December 5 supplementary election in Kogi state, with James Faleke, running mate to the late Abubakar Audu, vowing to challenge the decision.

The party announced the choice of Bello at a meeting which held at its headquarters on Monday.

Bello came second in the August 28 primary, which produced Audu as candidate for the substantive election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the November election as inconclusive because the margin between the two leading contenders in the poll was less than the number of cancelled votes.

While 49,953 votes were voided in the election, the margin between Abubakar Audu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was leading, and Idris Wada, the incumbent governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP), was 41,353.

Audu secured 240,867 votes, while Idris polled 199,514 votes.

Subsequently, INEC said it would conduct a supplementary election and asked APC to replace Audu, a decision which Faleke opposed, asking that he be declared as governor-elect.

Earlier on Monday, Faleke picked Mohammed, Audu’s son as his running mate, saying he was doing it in line with the decision of the party.

However, when the party announced that it had adopted Bello, the deputy governorship candidate in the substantive election, vowed to challenge the decision in court.

“We are going to challenge the decision of the party in court… The party took the decision and just invited us,” he said.

“I want to make it very clear that Alhaji Yahaya Bello did not take part in all our campaign process and we are only contesting election in 91 polling units out 2, 548 there about polling units and we have made it very clear that if they go ahead to conduct election because I have pulled out that election would be challenged in the court of law, it will be null and void.

“We won’t be addressing you today if the party out of honour and the path of honour we championed there is for the party to go to court and challenge INEC and Mr Chairman told us directly right away without considering it twice that the party will‎ not go to court and since the party is not going to court we have taken it upon ourselves as our right to defend ourselves in court and we are challenging the decision.”

Meanwhile, INEC has confirmed receiving the request of the APC to replace Audu’s name with that of Bello.

Nick Dazang, INEC deputy director of publicity, disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Abuja.

“They have sent the name of their replacement candidate, the second runner-up in their primaries, that is Yahaya Bello, to the commission,” he said.

 

SOURCE:THE CABLE



Jonathan Escapes Death In Bayelsa

According to reports, former President Goodluck Jonathan, today, November 30, 2015, narrowly escaped death in Bayelsa State.
Jonathan is said to have been attacked by a group of militants, according to Leadership Newspaper.
The attackers reportedly chased the former president’s convoy from the Julius Berger bridge area of Yenagoa to the entrance of his home in the Kpansia area.
The attackers were however overpowered by a combined team of security operatives attached to the former president.

13 Reasons Why You Should Take Orange Regularly

1.Helps Prevent Cancer

Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer including that of the skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.

 2. Prevents Kidney Diseases
 Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones.
Note: drink juice in moderate amounts. The high sugar content of fruit juices can cause tooth decay and the high acid content can wear away enamel if consumed in excess.
 3. Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer
 According to two studies in Japan eating mandarin oranges reduces liver cancer. This may be due in part to vitamin A compounds known as carotenoids. 
4. Lowers Cholesterol
Since they’re full of soluble fiber, oranges are helpful in lowering cholesterol.
5. Boosts Heart Health
Oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral is responsible for helping the heart function well. When potassium levels get too low, you may develop an abnormal heart rhythm, known as an arrhythmia.
6. Lowers Risk of Disease
 Oranges are full of vitamin C which protects cells by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals cause chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease.
7. Fights Against Viral Infections
 Studies show that the abundance of polyphenols in oranges protects against viral infections.
8. Relieves Constipation
 Oranges are full of dietary fiber which stimulates digestive juices and relieves constipation.
9. Helps Create Good Vision
 Oranges are rich in carotenoid compounds which are converted to vitamin A and help prevent macular degeneration.
10. Regulates High Blood Pressure
 The flavonoid hesperidin found in oranges helps regulate high blood pressure and the magnesium in oranges helps maintain blood pressure.
11. Protects Skin
 Oranges are full of beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant protecting the cells from being damage which also protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging.
12. Oranges Alkalize the Body
Although oranges are acidic before you digest them, they contain many alkaline minerals that help to balance out the body after they are digested. In this respect, they are similar to lemons which are one of the most alkaline foods available.
13.  Provides Smart Carbs:
 Oranges like all fruits have simple sugars in them, but the orange has a glycemic index of 40.  Anything under 55 is considered low. This means as long as you don’t eat a lot of oranges at one time, they won’t spike your blood sugar and cause problems with insulin or weight gain.


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Top 10 Health Benefits Of Apple

1. Apples are filled with soluble fiber (5 grams)
This fiber has been shown to reduce intestinal disorders, including diverticulitis, hemorrhoids and possibly some types of cancer.
Helps control insulin levels by releasing sugar slowly into the bloodstream.
Cleanses and detoxifies, which helps eliminate heavy metals, such as lead and mercury.

2. Apple pectin helps reduce cholesterol levels by lowering insulin secretion.
3. In two studies researchers found that eating five apples a week lowered the risk for respiratory diseases like asthma.
4. According to Chinese Medicine: Apples strengthen the heart, quench thirst, lubricate the lungs, decrease mucous and increase body fluids.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
6. Studies indicate that eating apples daily can reduce skin diseases.
7. According to a Brazilian study, eating an apple before a meal helped women lose 33 percent more weight than those who didn’t.
8. An apple has only 50-80 calories and has no fat or sodium.
9. Apples are packed with vitamins C, A , and flavonoids and with smaller amounts of phosphorus, iron, and calcium.
10. Apples provide a source of potassium which promotes heart health.

SOURCE:CARE2

Top 7 Fruits That Help Reduce Weight

There are several fruits that can help you in your goal of reducing your weight and getting slim and fit again.Here are the top seven fruits that help in drastic weight loss:

1.Watermelon
The watermelon is your go-to fruit for weight loss. It’s high in water content (90%) and a 100g serving just contains 30 calories. They’re also a rich source of amino acids called arginine which helps burn fat. The best thing about watermelon, however, is the fact that not only does it keep you hydrated, it will also keep you satiated for a long time which will lead to less unhealthy snacking.

2.Apple
What if we told you that there was a fruit that could reduce your cancer risk, keep your heart healthy, make your teeth whiter, boost your immune system and even beat diarrhoea and constipation? Well the apple’s the one. If you’re on a weight loss diet, then you certainly need the apple in your dietary repertoire.  One medium-sized apple contains around 50 calories and doesn’t have any fat or sodium. In fact, a Brazilian study found that women who ate apples before their meals lost 33% more fruits than those who didn’t eat them!

3.Guava
The guava was brought to India by the Portuguese and is packed with immense health benefits. High in fibre, it’s another potent weight loss aid thanks to the fact that its glycemic index is low, making it perfect for diabetics as well. Along with that, it keeps our bowel movements prim and proper which aids the overall weight loss process.

4. Banana
Packing 105 calories, per piece, the average banana is an excellent source of instant energy and the perfect post-workout food. They’re also healthier than packaged post-workout snacks like energy bars which are just chocolate bars masquerading as ‘healthy’ options.  It also helps beat muscle cramps, keeps your BP in check, prevents acidity and even beats constipation.

5.Pear
The pear fulfils one quarter of your daily fibre requirement and is great for your digestive system. It also helps reduce cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of coronary heart diseases and type II diabetes. The fibre content keeps you satiated for longer than normal and the fruit also packs a mean punch thanks to the fact that it’s rich in Vitamin C.

6.Oranges
Not only is the orange great to taste, 100g of this fruit only contains 47 calories which is great for someone looking for a snack while trying to follow a strict diet. It’s also sweet which will help take care of the cravings every dieter has for something sweet!

7.Tomatoes
Yeah, tomatoes are fruits not vegetables and they’re a Godsend for your weight loss battle. They’re delicious, full of antioxidants and reduce water retention. They also reverse leptin resistance, for those not in the known, leptin’s a type of protein which prevents our body from losing weight, thus tomatoes are the perfect ally. Just keep in mind that ketchup – which is loaded with synthetic stuff and sugars – don’t count as tomatoes.

SOURCE:THE HEALTH SITE