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Dino Melaye Injured, Rushed To Hospital After Jumping Off A Police Vehicle
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Dino Melaye's Aide Releases Statement On His Arrest
Below is the full statement titled "Today's Incident Involving Senator Dino Melaye: A Last Resort" signed by his Media aide, Gideon Ayodele;
"Sequel to the avalanche of calls by well-meaning Nigerians and supporters of Senator Dino Melaye for enquiries about the well-being and safety of the Senator and against the backdrop of baseless rumours being spread on the social media, we are constrained to make the record straight as follows:
Earlier in the morning, Senator Dino Melaye as a law-abiding citizen voluntarily submitted himself to the operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) who had laid siege to his private residence since around 3.35pm on Monday, April 23, 2018.
He, along with his lawyers and personal aides, was driven in his private car to the SARS office in Guzape district of Abuja, sandwiched among the numerous police vehicles earlier deployed to his house.
For the avoidance of doubt, he had never evaded police invitation before now because there was none extended to him in the first place. Rather, what the Police FPRO, Mr Jimoh Moshood, had been doing was to summon the Senator through media briefings, a practice which is unconventional.
But given the media hype the whole saga had generated especially his unwarranted travails in the hands of Immigration officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport in Abuja on Monday, April 23 and the attendant but dramatic police siege to his private residence thereafter, where family members and political associates were subjected to traumatic experience for hours, it became necessary for Senator Dino Melaye to end the drama, hence his choice of appearing before the police today.
Later on they moved to take him to Lokoja in Kogi State. The public will vividly recall that the case involving Senator Dino Melaye had already been transferred to Abuja by the Chief Justice of the Federal High Court after Senator Melaye expressed worry about his safety in Lokoja. Now, the question is why will they want to forcefully take him to Lokoja? The Senator believes they are doing the Kogi Governor's bidding in order to assassinate him.
Today's incident was a last resort by Senator Dino Melaye in order foil attempt to kill him by agents of Kogi State governor in connivance with the Police."
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Kenyan Deputy Governor Caught Sleeping With Another Man's Wife
A Deputy governor in Kirinyaga, Kenya identified as "Peter Ndambiri" has become the subject of mass criticism from Kenyans after a video of him in a compromising situation emerged.
The deputy governor, on Tuesday, April 24, received a heavy dress down from Kenyans for allegedly sleeping with a married woman.
The deputy governor maintains that he did not know the lady was someone’s spouse, unforgiving Kenyans were relentless in their online attacks on him.
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Guy Buys A N15M Mercedes Benz E350 For His Girlfriend (Photos)
Guy bought a 15 million naira Mercedes Benz E350 for his girlfriend for believing in him and not leaving him since 2013 when he was a broke guy. Despite the pressure from her friends to leave him but she stayed and encouraged him, today he is repaying her for her faith in him.
God bless all good girls who believe in our hustle and bless our hustle so that we can do more than this to our girlfriends who believed in us.
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Ogun State Councillor Commissions Windows Newly Installed
According to the councillor, the windows would help in cross ventilation. The photo was shared on Facebook by Adetilewa Adetomiwa.
A Facebook user identified as shared the photo with the caption;
It’s finished….. c’estfini Ogun State….
Honorable Kazeem Ololade Donates A Window To Health Centre. ��
A grand ceremony was held in celebration of Honorable Kazeem Ololade for the donation of a window to aid cross ventilation at Araya Health Centre in Odo Esa, Ogun State.
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Femi Fani-kayode Speaks On Melaye's Arrest & Hospitalization - Nigerians React
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This is @dino_melaye. He was one of those that fought @GEJonathan and supported @MBuhari. He is being wheeled into a hospital after jumping off a SARS vehicle that was conveying him to Kogi state to face criminal charges. This is what Buhari does to his friends for opposing him.
Nigerians React
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Update: Police Storm Hospital Where Dino Melaye Is Being Treated, Re-arrest Him And Would Soon Arraign Him In Court
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A statement released by the Nigeria Police Force says Dino Melaye was re-arrested on his sick bed this evening and would soon be charged to court. Read the statement below...
At about 1200Hrs of today Sen. Dino Melaye while in lawful custody of the Nigeria Police Force and being taken for arraignment in Federal High Court Lokoja, from Abuja, escaped from lawful custody when hoodlums and miscreants in Two (2) Toyota Hilux Vehicles blocked the Police vehicle conveying Senator Dino Melaye around Area 1 Round About, Abuja and in the process the Senator jumped out of the Police vehicle through the window and was rescued from the Police men by hoodlums and miscreants to an unknown destination.The Police team re-enforced and trailed Senator Dino Melaye to Zankli Hospital, Abuja where he was re-arrested. The Senator would be arraigned in court without further delay.Meanwhile, one of the Toyota Hilux vehicles used by the hoodlums and miscreants in aiding the escape of the Senator has been recovered by the Police investigation team.The Inspector General of Police has therefore directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the rescue and escape of Senator Dino Melaye from lawful custody.
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Photo Of Dino Melaye Sitting On The Floor While Resisting Police Arrest
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Dino who represents Kogi central could be seen sitting on the floor, shouting at the top of his voice that he “Won’t take it”, the report stated.
Recall that Dino was reportedly whisked away by thugs while being transferred from Abuja to Kogi state to answer questions over his involvement in alleged possession of arms.
After the incident, he was reportedly brought to the hospital by the alleged thugs after he had injured himself during the drama.
There was no police around when he was brought to the hospital, according to reports.
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The assassins were arrested in February and they confessed to having been funded by Melaye.
Melaye who represents Kogi West is very critical of the Buhari led government as well as very critical of his state governor, Yahaya Bello. He has denied the allegations levelled against him by the suspected assassins, saying they are politically motivated adding that he was being framed.
After weeks of reportedly not honouring police invitations, he was prevented from travelling out of Nigeria to Morocco for an official assignment yesterday April 23rd. He was ambushed all through the night. This morning, he surrendered to SARS officers in Abuja.
He was being taken to Kogi state when he jumped off the vehicle and fled into the bush.
Sources said the SARS operatives gave him the impression that he was being taken to Kuje prisons but the vehicle made a detour and headed for Lokoja.
Dino Melaye after injuring himself was taken to Zanklin Hospital in Abuja.
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Nigerian Lawmaker Loses 10 Family Members In Single Car Accident (Photos)
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It has been reported that three biological children and seven family members of Saidu Yarkufoji, a member of Zamfara State House of Assembly, representing Bakura state constituency, have died in an auto crash.
The Zamfara command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the tragic incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.
Nasiru Ahmed, spokesman of the command, said the crash was caused by a head-on collision involving a Volkswagen Golf car and a Coca-Cola truck.
The accident occurred along Sokoto-Gusau road on Sunday.
According to NAN, other family members of the lawmaker who died in the accident were four of his grandchildren, his two sisters and his driver.
“Out of the 10 persons, who died in the car conveying 12 passengers, nine are female. “The other two persons who sustained various degrees of injuries are still receiving treatment at Yariman Bakura Special Hospital, Gusau.
“Motorists are advised to avoid night journey and over speeding as much as possible to reduce crashes across the state,” he said.
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The Zamfara command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the tragic incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.
Nasiru Ahmed, spokesman of the command, said the crash was caused by a head-on collision involving a Volkswagen Golf car and a Coca-Cola truck.
The accident occurred along Sokoto-Gusau road on Sunday.
According to NAN, other family members of the lawmaker who died in the accident were four of his grandchildren, his two sisters and his driver.
“Out of the 10 persons, who died in the car conveying 12 passengers, nine are female. “The other two persons who sustained various degrees of injuries are still receiving treatment at Yariman Bakura Special Hospital, Gusau.
“Motorists are advised to avoid night journey and over speeding as much as possible to reduce crashes across the state,” he said.
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God's Delays Are Not God's Denials: Woman Welcomes Triplets After 19 Years Of Waiting For Fruits Of The Womb (Photos)
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The CEO of Family Circle ministry has taken to Facebook to share the news that he and his wife welcomed a set of triplets after 19 years of childlessness. He wrote…
SOMEBODY SHOUT HALLELUYA… WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE. AFTER 19YRS, THE LORD BLESSED MY FAMILY THIS MORNING WITH TRIPLETS, 2BOYS AND A GIRL. MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN, IF YOU ARE WAITING FOR A MIRACLE, RECEIVE IT NOW IN JESUS NAME. JOIN ME, SING A SONG TO THE LORD ON MY BEHALF. THEN SINGS MY SOUL, MY SAVIOUR GOD TO THEE, HOW GREAT THOU ART…..
GRACE, GRACE……
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SARS Stops Senate Delegation From Seeing Dino Melaye At Hospital
The delegation is led by Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Bala Na'Allah. It includes Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Francis Alimikhena, Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha and Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate President, Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola.
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Sick Sokoto State Residents Receiving Drip Under A Tree
''The PHC at Kaffe Gada LGA, Sokoto state is being upgraded. Take a look at patients receiving treatments under trees. What a situation in
Nigeria.This is really sad and demoralizing. Bash can u see how the Innocent are been treated with the hope if Buhari comes we will not see this''.
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Buhari Dumps Oyegun, Solicits Governors’ Support For Oshiomhole As APC Chairman
This came as National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, yesterday described as “absolutely childish” the endorsement of Oshiomhole, to take over from him as national chairman by some party stakeholders from the South-south zone.
Buhari, who met with the governors behind closed doors at First Lady Conference Hall in the Presidential Villa, tabled only one agenda before them.
A presidential source who did not want to be named, told journalists last night that the sole aim of the meeting was to persuade governors to work for the emergence of Oshiomhole as the party’s next national chairman.
“The party’s national convention where new members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) will emerge has been slated for May 14 in Abuja.
“It is not clear yet if the party’s current Chairman, Oyegun, will be seeking re-election at the convention but the president has resolved to support Oshiomhole’s candidature.
“The president called this meeting with the progressive governors to ask them to back Oshiomhole’s candidature. That’s the purpose of the meeting. That is the president’s position,” the source said.
Meanwhile, Oyegun has described as “absolutely childish” the endorsement of Oshiomhole to take over from him as national chairman by some party stakeholders from the South-south zone.
Oyegun who did not confirm whether he would seek re-election as APC national chairman or not, told journalists yesterday that he was still making consultations and would make his position public in few days.
Ahead of the May 14 national convention of the APC, the governors elected on the platform of the party will today hold a meeting with Oyegun and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) to consider the level of preparations for the event.
THISDAY gathered from a party source that the meeting would among other issues, decide on the budget for the event and how to raise funds to ensure the success of the convention.
There have been speculations that both Oyegun and Oshiomhole among others were in the race for the exalted APC position.
However, in what seemed like a tacit confirmation of Oshiomhole’s interest in the race, a meeting of the forum of South-south APC stakeholders was held on Monday in Edo State capital where state chairmen from Edo and Delta were said to have endorsed the candidacy of Oshiomhole.
However, while reacting to the development yesterday, Oyegun said it was “childish. Absolutely childish.”
He said the voting is to be done at the convention and not in state houses or in government houses.
When specifically asked to comment on the endorsement of Oshiomhole and his own rejection by Edo State chapter of the party, Oyegun said: “They have their reasons for what they did and you have to respect their own reasons, however wrong it is. Don’t bother about this teaser, I will give a comprehensive interview, to speak with you when the time comes.”
The national chairman further said he was not perturbed by the action of his home chapter.
“No. It doesn’t bother me because one of those who wants my job is from Edo and he was the immediate past governor and he was very instrumental in installing the present governor, so I think it is a case of ‘rub my back, I rub your back’ that is playing out.”
On whether he would still go ahead and re-contest for his office despite the opposition from the home front, Oyegun simply said: “The consultation, I think is concluded. Well, I’m going to know when the convention committee announces their programmes, then when I’m going to buy a form, if I will re-contest I will let you know.”
Meanwhile, the party yesterday inaugurated a screening and appeal committees for aspirants contesting the May 5 primary election to elect the party’s flagbearer for the 2018 Ekiti governorship election.
The party’s National Organising Secretary, Senator Osita Izunaso, who inaugurated the committees said the screenings were mandatory for all aspirants.
He charged committee members to continue in the APC’s tradition of adhering to due process and ensure fairness during the exercise.
At close of the submission of nomination forms, 33 aspirants made up two women and 33 men are on queue for the contest.
Members of the screening committee include the former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva who is to serve as Chairman, Denton Ogbuehi (Secretary); Samaila Hassan Yusuf, Hajia Amina Gamawa (member); Ayo Afolabi, Hon. Bilyamin Shinkafi and Mohammed Mustapha.
Speaking while inaugurating the committees, Izunaso said they would rely on the party’s 2014 guidelines for the nomination of candidates for public office; the party’s constitution and the 1999 Nigerian constitution (as amended) in carrying out the assignment.
He disclosed that 33 aspirants picked expression of interest and nomination forms, the highest recorded by the party.
The screening appeals committee comprises: Abuzarri Ribadu (Chairman); Tunde Esan (Secretary); Hon. Kayode Oseni, Mr. Osaro Bizugbe and Edem Selong.
Speaking on behalf of the committee members, the Chairman of the screening committee, Timipre Sylva promised that the committees would be thorough and fair to all aspirants in carrying out the assignment.
“We will do a thorough job and make sure that no misfit or anybody not qualified pass through this committee,” he said.
However, the Delta State chapter of the APC has rejected Oshiomhole as the chairmanship candidate in the forthcoming national convention of the party.
The rejection came as the chairmen of four states in the South-south had earlier denied endorsing the former Edo State governor.
The four states chairmen of the party who had earlier dissociated themselves from the purported endorsement are Davies Ikanya, Rivers; Joseph Fafi, Bayelsa; Etim John, Cross River, and Amadu Attai, Akwa Ibom.
They said at a press conference yesterday that Oyegun, the incumbent chairman of the party, reserved the right to seek a reelection.
They had stormed out of the South-south zonal caucus meeting held at the Edo State Government House last Monday in protest of what they said were plans by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the Zonal Vice-Chairman of the APC, Hilliard Eta, to adopt Oshiomhole as the consensus chairmanship candidate of the region.
Speaking to journalists, the South-south states chairmen said they were ambushed with Oshiomhole’s adoption agenda at the meeting.
They insisted that Oyegun should be given a right of first refusal to seek re-election for the position.
In a statement issued by the Delta State Deputy Chairman of the party, Chief Cyril Ogodo, yesterday the party described the adoption as desperate and despicable.
The statement distanced the state APC from the purported endorsement.
Also commenting about the development, the leader of APC in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, expressed shock that the national vice chairman South-south could contrived such a dangerous and dishonorable situation.
He stated emphatically that the leaders and stakeholders of APC had at no time deliberated on adopting Oshiomhole as their candidate.
But the National Vice Chairman (South south) of the party, Eta, yesterday explained the reasons the leadership of the party decided to endorse Oshiomhole for the position of the national chairman of the party,
He said: “Oshiomhole is the rebranding APC needs” ahead of the 2019 general election.
Eta said the party followed the tradition and due process in endorsing the former Edo State governor contrary to views from few leaders of the party in the zone, recalling that it was in similar manner that Oyegun was endorsed in 2014 in Port Harcourt at a meeting hosted by the then Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi where he said, Oyegun was adopted as the candidate of the zone based on the position of his state party leaders.
On the issue of four chairmen who disassociated themselves from the Benin meeting, Eta clarified that “I know that Cross River State does not have a chairman as we speak, so it could not have been four chairmen. Let me say that the chairmen are members of the zonal executive committee just like the other 164 people in the zonal committee of the party.
“We are not holding a state executive meeting, we were holding a zonal committee meeting, and in the zonal executive committee, we have over 168 people, including senators, governors, deputy governors, former senators and former House of Representatives members. So the chairmen who stormed out of the meeting were not speaking for their states. Let me tell you something: Senator Nelson Effiong seated and participated in the voting when his chairman stormed out and said he disassociated himself.” he said
On why they picked Oshiomhole ahead of Oyegun, Eta said: “Oshiomhole fought the god fathers of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and defeated them. He has the name, the experience to change the fortunes of our party.
“I am the National Vice Chairman for close to four years now and what I can say now is that this party needs rebranding, reinvigoration, creativity, and need to build strong leadership. I can tell you that we have been lacking very seriously in the leadership at the national level of our party. And in bringing in Oshiomhole on board, I can tell you that the party will have a new lease of life. The impunity that has crept in the APC will be halted. The laws of the party will be respected.
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President of the Senate Saraki And Senators Stormed Hospital To See Dino Melaye (Photos).
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and many senators have arrived at the National Hospital Abuja. The convoy arrived at the facility at 1:33pm.
The lawmakers are now meeting with the management of the hospital, ahead of a visit to Senator Dino Melaye’s ward.
The senators had resolved on Wednesday morning to visit with the embattled lawmaker who was transferred from a private hospital on Tuesday night to the National Hospital, Abuja.
Saraki and other senators were eventually admitted to see Mr. Melaye.
They are now inside the National Traumatic Centre in the National Hospital Abuja, where Melaye is being treated.
Security and legislative aides who accompanied the lawmakers were, however, prevented from entering the facility, which is being guarded by about 30 stern looking policemen.
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BREAKING: INEC Begins Dino Melaye’s Recall Process
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the recall process of the senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye.
INEC on Wednesday announced the commencement of verification exercise of voters in his constituency.
This follows the Appeal ruling which gave INEC the go-ahead to carry out the exercise.
The exercise scheduled for Saturday 28th is in line with the constitutional provision that 50+1 registered voter must be confirmed to have signed the recall petition register.
The Kogi state resident electoral commissioner, Professor James Apam in a press conference on Wednesday in Lokoja said that the commission has put all necessary modalities in place to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
“The verification exercise which is the first in the line of activities to be carried out in a recall process will be done on 28th April, 2018 in 560 polling units in the Kogi west senatorial district” he said.
Professor Apam said that the result of the exercise would be announced on Sunday when the collation is expected to have been concluded.
According to him “The result of the verification exercise would determine whether or not to proceeded to the next stage which is a referendum. ”
Senator Dino Melaye who is currently in police custody on charges bothering on alleged gun running have also been having a running battle with the Kogi state government.
The resident electoral commissioner said that Senator Dino Melaye have been duely informed while stakeholders meeting was held on the 25th , April to inform them of these processes.
He disclosed that the commission will be engaging the services of over 2,000 adhoc staff while all the security agencies have been enlisted and have promised to ensure a hitch free exercise.
INEC on Wednesday announced the commencement of verification exercise of voters in his constituency.
This follows the Appeal ruling which gave INEC the go-ahead to carry out the exercise.
The exercise scheduled for Saturday 28th is in line with the constitutional provision that 50+1 registered voter must be confirmed to have signed the recall petition register.
The Kogi state resident electoral commissioner, Professor James Apam in a press conference on Wednesday in Lokoja said that the commission has put all necessary modalities in place to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
“The verification exercise which is the first in the line of activities to be carried out in a recall process will be done on 28th April, 2018 in 560 polling units in the Kogi west senatorial district” he said.
Professor Apam said that the result of the exercise would be announced on Sunday when the collation is expected to have been concluded.
According to him “The result of the verification exercise would determine whether or not to proceeded to the next stage which is a referendum. ”
Senator Dino Melaye who is currently in police custody on charges bothering on alleged gun running have also been having a running battle with the Kogi state government.
The resident electoral commissioner said that Senator Dino Melaye have been duely informed while stakeholders meeting was held on the 25th , April to inform them of these processes.
He disclosed that the commission will be engaging the services of over 2,000 adhoc staff while all the security agencies have been enlisted and have promised to ensure a hitch free exercise.
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Exclusive Photos From Dayo Amusa’s Father’s Final Burial in Lagos
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The final rites of the father of actress, Dayo Amusa, Eng. Rasheed Kolawole Amusa held on the 22nd of April, 2018 in Lagos state.
The burial was thronged by colleagues and acquaintances of the actress, the likes of Toyin Abraham, Ayo Badmus, Jaiye Kuti, Ronke Ojo, Joel Odumakin, Modupe Johnson aka Fali Werepe, Desmond Elliot, Grace Amah, Ayo Adesanya, Funke Etti, Kemi Korede, Shola Kosoko Abina and more.
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Ugu Leaf and Seed: Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits
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Ugu leaf and ugu seeds are very popular in Nigeria as Ugu leaf farming is heavily practised in this part of the world. Ugu is the Igbo language for fluted pumpkin leaves and the botanical name for ugu is Telfairia occidentalis. The ugu plant is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable of for its seeds. Also referred to as ikong-ubong in Efik/Ibibio language, ugu is a member of Cucurbitaceae and is indigenous to Southern Nigeria. The ugu leaf is cultivated in numerous West African nations but is mainly grown in Igbo and Calabar lands. Ugu leaf health benefits are also very important to note.
Ugu leaf farming in Nigeria as previously stated is majorly done in Southern Nigeria. It is cultivated largely because it is used by over 30 million people in the country. The ugu plant grows vertically on a trestle-like structure, however, it can be spread flat on a field. ugu seeds are planted directly into the soil, with two or three seeds planted together to yield better results. Seeds are planted between the months of April and May and the first leaves and shoots are harvested in a months’ time. Thereafter, the collection can be done every two to four weeks. The fruit of the ugu plan is harvested between October and December. It is from this inedible fruit, ugu seeds are extracted and dried.
Ugu has a lot of benefits, ranging from nutritional, to medicinal and culinary benefits. Ugu leaves and seeds have been tied to disease treatment, infertility treatment, mineral and protein sourcing, vitamins, pregnancy and more. Ugu leaves and seeds are used in the preparation of African delicacies of many kinds, egusi soup being the most popular.
Ugu Leaf Nutritional Benefits
Rich in Protein
Ugu is rich in protein which is good for the body. Protein is essential for cell repair and building new cells. It is a major growth agent. Protein also aids neurological functions and hormonal balance. Protein is good for weight-related issues and can also function as an antibody to specific viruses and diseases.
Rich in Calcium
Calcium is a mineral that provides key support to the body. Ugu is a good source of calcium as calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth. Having strong bones and teeth will support the skeletal structure and function. calcium in your body plays key roles in cell signalling, blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve function. As an electrolyte, a particle that helps conduct electricity in the body, Calcium is a key component that helps to maintain a steady heartbeat.
Rich in Potassium
Ugu is rich in potassium. Potassium takes part in preventing and maintaining the blood pressure, cardiovascular health and promoting bone and muscle building. As an electrolyte, potassium is vital to the healthy functioning of all your body’s cells, tissues, and organs. It also helps to control the amount of water in your body and maintain a healthy blood pH level
Rich in Magnesium
Ugu is a great source of magnesium. Magnesium is needed for over 300 biochemical reactions taking place in the body. It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong. It also helps to regulate blood glucose levels and aid in the production of energy and protein.
Source of Dietary Fibre
Dietary fibre is essential when dealing with weight loss. Fibre prevents you from overeating because it fills the stomach faster. Fibre is also a key agent of digestive help as it aids bowel movement. Fibre aids the digestion process. Ugu is a great source of dietary fibre, hence, its consumption will benefit your health.
Source of Fat and Carbohydrate
Ugu is also a great source of fats and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates and fat promote the body’s energy level. Energy is needed for the body to carry out daily activities.
Source of Iron
Ugu provides an essential amount of iron to the body. Iron is an important component of haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your body. Iron helps to balance hormones naturally and prevent weakness and dizziness. Lack of iron will lead to anaemia and poor concentration.
Ugu Leaf Medicinal Benefits
Lactating properties
The oily ugu seeds are known to have lactating properties. This is beneficial to nursing mothers as its consumption will aid the production of milk to feed infants.
Anti-inflammatory properties
Ugu contains analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, these properties inhibit the neurogenic, non-neurogenic and narcotic pains affecting inflamed body parts.
Antimicrobial activities
The antibacterial properties of ugu leaves inhibit the growth of intestinal pathogens such as such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. faecalis, Salmonella typhi. Pathogens are viruses, bacterium or other microorganisms that cause diseases in the body.
Treats anaemia
The high iron content of ugu leaves help in the treatment of anaemia. Also, due to the presence of haematinic properties of ugu leaves, it will result in positive effects to treat anaemia.
Reduces chances of kidney disease
Ugu has a high phosphorus level thus preventing the formation of kidney stones which can eventually lead to kidney disease.
Prevents cancer
Ugu seeds contain anticancer, antioxidative and superoxide properties, which help to prevent oxidative burst in the blood. The ugu leaves contain chlorophyll, phenolic compounds, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, glycosides, and phytosterols, which possess chemo-suppressive properties, essential for combating cancer.
Antioxidant properties
Ugu is rich in saponins, glycosides, phytic acid, tannin, flavonoids, alkaloids, resins, hydrocyanic acid and oxalic acids, which are valuable to promote antioxidant nutrients in the body. Antioxidants help to fight free radicals that way cause harm to the body.
Stress reduction
The presence of antioxidants like tocopherol, dismutase, catalase, glutathione reductase and ascorbic acid in ugu protect the body from free radicals and in turn, reduce stress.
Treats infertility
Ugu seed oil is an active agent in treating infertility in men. This is because ugu seed oil boosts the functionality of the testicles for an increased sperm count. This is as a result of the high level of anti-oxidative properties such as oleic acid, vitamin A, alkaloids, tannins and linoleic acid in the oil that restrains the lipid peroxidation activities thereby boosting fertility. Vitamin A is also a key component that protects the testes.
Prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
The antioxidant properties in ugu leaves inhibit the enzyme responsible for the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Boost immune system
Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, the ugu plant has numerous components which strengthen the immune system.
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15 Most Popular Nigerian Delicacies
Nigerian delicacies are more than just Nigerian food. Nigerian food speaks volume about its people and the Nigerian food culture. Nigerian dishes and snacks are a favourite not just in the country but abroad as well. The Nigerian food history is a story we sometimes wish to be told but its too many years of mouth-watering cuisine From Igbo dishes, to Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani, Efik, Ibibio, Urhobo, Edo, and more, the Nigerian food menu is endless, with a different experience for each taste bud. Nigerian delicacies are perfect for dinner, parties, and general gatherings. There is something for every occasion.
Here are 15 Nigerian delicacies
Jollof Rice
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Jollof rice is Nigeria’s national delicacy. This meal has gone to war against other countries, battled and come out victorious. This dish is easily the most consumed dish in West Africa. A national treasure, Jollof Rice is served to wine and dine just about anyone, anywhere. Jollof rice is a delicacy that originated from the Senegambian region and gets its name from the Wolof people. It is easily prepared at home with an easy recipe and is served at parties and gathering of all kinds. The jollof rice gets tastier as you reach the bottom of the pot, this is because the bottom of the pot is the sweetest part. Jollof rice can be served with any protein of your choice, be it meat, chicken, fish, coleslaw and a cold beverage.
Efo Riro
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Efo riro is a south-western Nigerian dish, rich in content. The vegetables that can be used to cook this soup are Efo Shoko or Efo Tete (Green Amaranth). If none of these are available, leafy or frozen spinach is a good substitute. The basic ingredients of this meal include vegetable, assorted meat, red onions, crayfish, palm oil, locust beans, seasoning, habanero peppers, red pepper. Efo riro can be served with eba, pounded yam, fufu or amala. It is also a popular choice for parties.
Egusi soup
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Egusi soup is made from blended melon seeds. It is a dish widely served in Nigeria and is so tasty. The melon seeds being the main ingredient, other ingredients to make this dish include palm oil, a vegetable of your choice, most people use ugu or spinach, seasoning, beef or chicken and fish, ponmo, crayfish, and more. You can prepare the dish with any ingredient pleases you. Egusi is served at home, at owambe parties and restaurants that serve local Nigerian dishes. Egusi is best served with pounded yam, eba or fufu.
Ewedu
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Ewedu is referred to as a ‘draw’ soup in Nigeria. This is because of its slimy texture when prepared. Ewedu is a flowering plant grown in tropical African regions, packed with vitamin goodness. Ewedu is present in most Yoruba homes. There is a special broom often called ‘ewedu broom’ used to beat the vegetables in the pot once it comes to a boil. Ewedu is usually served with gbegiri or stew and amala. Amala and ewedu with gbegiri is a must have at a Nigerian wedding.
Afang soup
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Afang soup is a dish native to south-south Nigeria. This assorted dish is knowing to have heart attack worthy ingredients. Afang is prepared with a generous amount of water leaves and okazi leaves. Other ingredients in this tasty dish include beef, fish, ponmo, kanda, seasoning and palm oil.
Banga soup
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Banga Soup or Ofe Akwu is native to the Niger Delta and the South Eastern parts of Nigeria. In this regions Banga soup is eaten with either starch, fufu, pounded yam, semolina or garri. The key ingredient of this soup/stew is palm fruit oil extract. This oil extract is different from the regular palm oil used in making soups and stew. The palm fruit oil is extracted at low temperatures and is a mixture of oil and water. In the southern part of Nigeria, Banga Soup is referred to as Ofe Akwu, and is used as a stew served with white rice. Other basic ingredients in this delicacy include scent leaves, beef, fish, onions, seasoning, and crayfish.
Tuwo Shinkafa
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Tuwo Shinkafa is a northern Nigerian delicacy. Tuwo Shinkafa is a fufu recipe made from a soft rice variety. This soft rice becomes sticky when cooked, making it easy to be mashed together to form a fufu mold. Tuwo Shinkafa is often served with northern Nigerian soups such as Miyan Kuka, Miyan Taushe and can be served with other Nigerian soups as well.
Abacha
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Abacha often called ‘African Salad´ is one of those meals prepared with lots of ingredients. Abacha is most times not considered a whole meal but rather, an inbetweener. Abacha is prepared with cassava. The cassava tubers are cooked till done then sliced with a special grater. Abacha is not complete without Ugba. In your abacha, you obviously add ugba/ukpaka, palm oil, assorted fish, seasoning, onions and more.
Ewa Agonyin
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Ewa Agonyin is a popular Yoruba, bean-based dish. This delicacy is simply mashed beans with specially made palm oil sauce/stey. The aroma of the sauce can be perceived from a mile away and this dish is the first pick for the workforce at lunchtime. Ewa Agonyin can be eaten with fried plantain or bread.
Moin Moin
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Moimoi or Moin-Moin is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled black-eyed peas, onions and fresh ground peppers. This delicacy is a staple in Nigeria and can be served with almost anything. Moin-Moin can be served on its own, with rice, pap, etc. Different people add their own special touch to moin-moin. Some add a boiled egg in the middle or fish to the mix and more. The best moin-moin is the one wrapped in leaves.
Nkowbi
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Nkwobi is a south-eastern Nigerian delicacy frequently ordered in exclusive restaurants and served in a calabash or mortar-like dish. Nkowbi is simply cooked cow foot mixed with spicy palm oil paste. Nkwobi is one of the most popular eastern delicacies and is often confused with Isi Ewu. You can enjoy Nkwobi with a nice cool beer, water or drink of your choice.
Ogbono Soup
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Ogobono soup is another one of the Nigerian delicacies refereed to as draw soup. Like the ewedu, it also has a slimy texture. What makes ogbono soup perfect for swallow, like eba, fufu, amala etc is the slimy texture which makes it easy for the lumps to slide down the throat. Some people like to prepare ogbono with or without an added vegetable and sometimes, some people like to mix with either okra or egusi. For the perfect Ogbono soup, you will need ogbono seeds, assorted meat, fish, seasoning, vegetable leaves (optional), crayfish and palm oil.
Ofada rice
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Ofada rice is a locally produced type of rice which comes with a unique aroma and flavour. The scent of this rice can be perceived as foul to some in not properly processed or washed. Known to have stones if not properly washed, ofada rice is taste, round and best served with ayamase sauce, also known as ofada stew. This ofada stew is made with spicy palm oil, different types of peppers, locust beans, assorted meat, crayfish, and seasoning. Ofada rice is often served at parties and restaurants
Okra Soup
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Okra soup can be said to be the third and final draw soup. It is one of the quickest and easiest soups to prepare as it doesn’t require too many ingredients or processing. In Hausa okra soup is referred to as ‘Miyan Kubewa’. Just like other soups, okra can be eaten with garri, fufu, semolina, pounded yam, amala etc. Okra soup is very unique as it is possible to change your choice of condiments and still have a brilliant meal. You can have sea food okra, beef okra, chicken okra or even a vegetarian okra meal.
Isi Ewu
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Isi Ewu is the second most popular Igbo dish in Nigeria. Isi Ewu which translates to goat head is a delicacy served in exclusive restaurants and joints. The process of preparing Isiewu is so similar to that of Nkwobi that lots of people find it hard to differentiate between both dishes. Isi Ewu is prepared with spices, palm oil, and garnished with assorted vegetables. It is also served in mortars. Isi Ewu is best served with a nice cold beer, water or drink of your choice.
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Senator Dino Melaye Has Not Eaten Any Food Or Taken Water Since He Was hospitalized - Senator Bala Na'Allah(Photos)
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The lawmaker also told the Senate that Melaye is currently at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital.
Na’Allah and his colleague who visited the hospital were denied access to Melaye.Na'Allah said...
“We went to the National Hospital this morning where Senator Dino was alleged to have been kept from yesterday and we confirmed that he was brought yesterday at about 11pm,” he began.
“We spoke to the doctor who is in charge of the ICU and they assured us that they are doing everything humanly possible to stabilize him but he is in the intensive care unit. We tried as much as possible to see him but we were refused access. The instruction that was left by the Police is that only Senator Abu Ibrahim are permitted to see him.
“As at the time we were leaving the hospital, an issue that the feeding of Dino has become an issue because the Police are not willing to feed him because of the situation. They are afraid. The hospital has equally expressed reservations about feeding Senator Dino.
“A medical personnel from the Police who is working together with the trauma surgeon handling Dino told us that whoever is bringing the food for Dino must taste it. There is also a report that Dino has asthma so a chest surgeon was the one seen while we were leaving.
“Lastly, there was insistence to remove him from the National hospital but the management told them that an undertaken must be signed that whatever happens will be on them. That is what is keeping Dino at the National Hospital till date because nobody is willing to sign,” he added.
After several contributions from lawmakers, the Senate resolved to adjourn plenary and visit Melaye at the hospital.
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Pastor Adeboye Opens RCCG New Central Office In Uk (Photos)
Redeemed Christian Church of God has dedicated her new Central office in the UK.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Central Office, UK newly constructed office called Redemption House located in Stevenage was dedicated by the General Overseer Pastor E. A. Adeboye, his wife Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye and the Special Assistant to the GO in charge of the United Kingdom Pastor Agu Irukwu.
See photos below
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