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Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu said yesterday he is unaware of the whereabouts of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow for his case but he has not been seen since September 24 when military men entered his compound in Afaraukwu, Umuahia. Members of his outlawed organization are claiming that the military too him away a claim that has been denied. Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu said he was reliably told that Kanu had eloped to London through Malaysia. Speaking to reporters in Abuja at the weekend, Ikpeazu said:  “I don’t think that is a fair question. I don’t have the capacity to determine where Kanu is. I have never visited him. I have never called him on phone and he has never taken me into confidence as to what he does, where he goes. So, those who are close to him would answer. I don’t have capacity to monitor him to know where he is, maybe journalists, through inve...

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” —Maya Angelou

By Kevin Purdy Everyone, it seems, takes their cues on how alcohol affects the mind and body from an eclectic mix of knowledge: personal experience, pop culture, tall tales of long nights, the latest studies to make the health news wires, and second-hand tips. You might have gathered that alcohol is a depressant, that it’s dehydrating, that you can drink about one drink an hour and stay relatively sober. Some of that is true. But much of it depends on a large number of factors. Let’s dig into some of the things we do and don’t know about alcohol. Relevant sources are linked where cited, but much of the background material comes from Buzz: The Science and Lore of Alcohol and Caffeine (new-ish Kindle edition linked there). It’s a science-based tome written in a clear language by Stephen Braun, and was the main reference for our take on caffeine. We’re taking a few things for granted here: that you understand some of the basics of alcohol consumption, bloo...

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo,  has revealed that he worked for Shehu Shagari and late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, to succeed him as President in 1980 and 2007, respectively, and not President Muhamamdu Buhari. Obasanjo stated this in a book titled: ‘The Need for Change’, authored by Buhari’s Special Assistant on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla. “On two occasions, I have had the opportunity to work for my two successors to the government of Nigeria. On both occasions, I never took the easy and destabilizing route of ethnic, regional or religious consideration,,” Obasanjo was quoted as saying. “I worked for both President Shagari and President Yar’Adua to succeed me, not just because they are Moslems, Northerners or Hausa-Fulani, but because they could strengthen the unity, stability, and democracy in Nigeria. “We incurred the displeasure of chauvinists… that’s the nature of burden of leadership. A leader must lead n...

Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine?Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function. But do they really work? There’s no denying that as we age, our body ages right along with us. The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you add “smart” foods and drinks to your diet. Caffeine Can Make You More AlertThere’s no magic bullet to boost IQ or make you smarter — but certain substances, like caffeine, can energize you and help you concentrate. Found in coffee, chocolate, energy drinks, and some medications, caffeine gives you that unmistakable wake-up buzz, though the effects are short-term. And more is often less: Overdo it on caffeine and it can make you jittery and uncomfortable. Sugar Can Enhance AlertnessSugar is your brain’s preferred fuel source — not table sugar, but gluc...

Foods high in vitamin C If you chug a glass of orange juice every time you start sniffling, you may be onto something. Though studies show that consuming vitamin C can’t actually prevent colds, loading up on the nutrient may help slightly shorten the length of time you’re sick and reduce the severity of your symptoms. But despite their reputation for being loaded with vitamin C, the 69.7 mg that a medium orange provides is actually less than many other common fruits and veggies. To pack the ultimate vitamin C punch Chili peppers A half-cup of chopped or diced chili peppers delivers 107.8 mg of vitamin C. Plus, researchers from the University of Buffalo found that capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, may help relieve joint and muscle pain. Try this recipe: Red Bean and Poblano Chili Red bell pepper A cup of chopped red bell pepper contains nearly three times more vitamin C than an orange—190 mg. Red peppers are also a great source of vitamin A, w...

Ousmane Dembele delighted to join ‘best club in the world’ after been signed by Barcelona for a fee of  £135.5million becoming the Second most expensive signing in history and second most expensive signing this summer.   Ousmane Dembele says he has realised his childhood dream after signing for Barcelona in a deal worth up to £135.5million. The France star has put pen to paper on a five-year deal at Camp Nou after Barca came to an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for an initial £96.8m fee. The deal is the second most expensive transfer of all time, behind only Neymar’s £200m move to Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the summer. Speaking for the first time following his switch, Dembele said: ‘I’m very happy to be here. @Dembouz Camp Nou #DembeleDay 2:05 PM - Aug 28, 2017 199 3,772 9,212 FC Barcelona @FCBarcelona Follow ‘It has always been my dream to be at Barcelona and now I’m here I’m very happy to have achieved my dream. ‘It is the best club in the world with the b...

The draw of the UEFA Champions League group stages took place in Monaco this evening, and Real Madrid have been drawn into a tough draw, while Manchester United received an easy group. The defending champions will again be the side to beat in this year's competition after Los Blancos became the first team to lift back-to-back UCL titles last season. Zinedine Zidane's side have been drawn against in the toughest group alongside Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur and Apoel. South Africa is likely to have two representatives in the competition: Dino Ndlovu scored the goal that secured FK Qarabag's entry into the group stages, while Rivaldo Coetzee, pending a medical and contract signature, will take part with Scottish giants Celtic. Ndlovu's side received a tough draw, facing Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and AS Roma, while Coetzee's likely new club Celtic will face Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Anderlecht. Here are the eight groups in full: Group A: Benfi...

If you were to pin-point the main thing different about the Manchester United of this season compared to the outfit we saw last year, it would undoubtedly revolve around speed. Jose Mourinho’s men were criticised for being too predictable in their attacking build-up last year, often failing to stretch lesser teams at home, and they slumped to sixth spot as a result. This time around, however, Man United have placed raw pace and power at the forefront of their approach, with the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Anthony Martial wreaking havoc going forward in 4-0 wins over West Ham United and Swansea City. And with that in mind, here is a potential XI featuring Rashford and Martial out wide for the clash with Leicester City on Saturday. Mourinho, speaking after the demolition at the Liberty Stadium, made a point of “letting the horses run freely”, and that will be music to the ears of United supporters. The ability to express oneself ...

Jose Mourinho has insisted that Manchester United are not the Premier League’s “dream team”, despite their 4-0 win over West Ham on the opening weekend of the new season. United are currently top of the table after their emphatic win at Old Trafford. But Mourinho claims the manner of the victory ,does not make his side the best team in the country or favourites for the title. “I’m too experienced and stable to lose my discipline, my stability and to think a 4-0 really makes us the best team in the country, the favourites or the dream team. “We’re not favourites, we’re not the dream team, we’re just a team with more confidence than last season, with more time of work together, but I’m calm. “When I look to the last match, I like many, many things, but the challenge is not to repeat the result, because a 4-0 win is difficult to repeat in the Premier League, but to repeat the same kind of performance. “We had goo...

  A wonderful start to the Premier League season with goals, red cards and a couple of major shocks. Brand Ambassador Michael Owen again shared his thoughts exclusively with BetVictor on this weekend’s fixtures. Swansea v Manchester United I was impressed with United against West Ham on Sunday but they need to back it up against a Swansea side who didn’t have a shot on target at St Mary’s on Matchday One, and may have been a shade fortunate to come away with a point. Romelu Lukaku scored twice on his Premier League debut for Man Utd (Picture: Getty) The Swans have never kept a clean sheet in their 12 previous Premier League games against the Red Devils and Jose Mourinho’s side were irresistible at times against the Hammers at Old Trafford. Swansea will take heart from the fact that they have lost just once in their last eight Premier League games at the Liberty Stadium, but I was not surprised to see BetVictor trim United from 7/2 to 11/4 for the title in the afterma...

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Dr. SKC Ogbonnia The Nigerian corrupt cabal is exploiting the current Biafran agitation with increasing stridency. The venerable Merriam-Webster, mark you, defines corruption as a “dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)” or “something that has been changed from its original form from what is pure or correct.” The confluence of these definitions perfectly rhymes with the pattern where successive Nigerian governments not only breed corruption by way of looting of public treasury but also through gross injustice as well as distortion of national history. Very glaring, for instance, is that since the new wave of Biafran agitation heightened, instead of exploring lasting ways to resolve the crisis, the Nigerian government is aiming its underhand tactics towards the Igbo people. The most vexing, however, is the extent the government travels to accomplish its objectives. Today, even the Biblical Ju...

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has retired. The 35-year-old, who also played for Manchester United and Middlesbrough, has hung up his gloves and has launched a TV production company and will have his own show. The Spaniard rejected offers from Deportivo la Coruna and Sporting Lisbon to continue playing this season. Valdes is one of the greatest keepers in Barcelona’s history, winning La Liga six times, the Champions League three times, the Super Cup six times, two Copa del Reys and bagged the Fifa Club World Cup twice. And he was part of the all-conquering Spain team, lifting the 2010 World Cup two years before victory in the Euros. But the end of his career was marked by disappointment and surprise transfers. career And he was part of the all-conquering Spain team, lifting the 2010 World Cup two years before victory in the  Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other [50] Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Go...