HEALTHWISE: Sitting Too Long Can Harm You!

Dr Joe Ugwu, a Neurologist with a private hospital in Abuja, on Thursday said excessive sitting could lead to cardiovascular diseases and early mortality.

Ugwu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that sitting was a form of inactivity which slowed the body’s metabolism.

He said that sitting affects the ability to regulate blood sugar, increase blood circulation and break down fat.

“Although a slow metabolism is not hazardous to health; it only becomes a problem if one remains seated for a long period of time without any form of physical activity.

“You do not burn calories and the body begins to store up fat. This is when you give room for different kinds of diseases to also be at risk of premature death.

“A balance need to be struck through increased physical activity.

“Those who live sedentary lifestyle where they need to be seated for a long time should try to walk around at intervals; also rather than use elevator they can use the stairs.

“This will allow them to put in some activity even while living a sedentary life and help increase their metabolism and heart rate which is necessary to maintain a healthy life,’’ he said.

Ugwu also advised that people should see exercise as a way to keep fit and healthy rather than strictly for weight loss.

He added that this was not to burn fat but also to enable the body perform optimally. 

-NAN

ARMY: "Why We Shut Down Rivers' Neighbourhood Watch Training Camp"

Troops from 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt on Thursday shut down the training camp for the newly recruited youths of Rivers State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency at Nonwa Gbam in Tai Local Government Area of the state.

About 2,000 youths engaged by the Rivers State Government to complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in providing security in all parts of the state were undergoing training at the camp before they were dispersed and the facility shut down by soldiers from the 6 Division.

In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Aminu Iliyazu, said the camp was shut down because its men discovered that the facility is being used to train militias.

He said the men of the Division while on a routine surveillance at Nonwa Gbam, discovered an illegal militia training camp where over 100 recruits are undergoing military type of training.

He said preliminary investigations into the discovery have commenced in conjunction with sister security agencies in the state to fish out the sponsors of the militia and the training camp.

He noted that similar illegal militia training camps were discovered and disbanded in Benue and Taraba states earlier in the year saying that measures were promptly taken to forestall breach of security and safety of citizens.

In a swift reaction, however, the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Barrister Emma Okah, described the actions of the Army as an insult to the Government and People of Rivers state saying that it was unprovoked and unnecessary.

2019 Elections: Political Parties To Sign Peace Accord Dec. 11

As part of measures to ensure the success of the 2019 general elections, all registered political parties will on December 11 in Abuja formally signed a peace accord for the conduct of the elections.

The National Peace Committee headed by a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) said this in Abuja on Thursday at the end of a marathon meeting with the parties and other stakeholders.

While presenting the resolutions of the meeting, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, said the parties have resolved to adopt the same principles that guided the success of 2015 elections as a template for ensuring that all stakeholders commit themselves to peaceful conduct of the 2019 elections.

He said the committee and political parties discussed extensively on the need to ensure that politicians create a favourable and conducive environment for the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in 2019.

“We discussed the theme of trust as a key ingredient in the conduct of our affairs.

“In the end we have resolved to adopt the same principles that guided the very successful in 2015 elections and therefore commit ourselves to run issues-based campaigns at national, state and local government levels.

“In this, we pledge to refrain from campaigns that will involve religious incitement, ethnic or tribal profiling, both by ourselves and by all agents acting in our names,” Kukah said.

The committee said political parties and politicians must refrain from making or sponsoring public statements, pronouncements, declarations or speeches that have the capacity to incite any form of violence, before, during, and after the elections.

It said that the parties are also expected commit themselves to monitoring the adherence to the provisions of the peace accord and to support institutions of government and the security agencies to act and be seen to act with impartiality.

The committee said the parties and politicians are to forcefully and publicly speak against provocative utterances and oppose all acts electoral violence whether perpetrated by supporters or opponents.

NFF Doles Out Super Falcons $10,000 Each Ahead Final Match

The Nigeria Football Federation has opted to double the winning bonus of the Super Falcons as a big incentive ahead Saturday’s 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations Final against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in Accra.

President of the NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, made the pledge when he met with the players and officials at the AH Hotel, Accra on Thursday, as he delivered the good wishes of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and the football –loving populace of Nigeria to the Cup holders.

The Falcons had earned $3,000 for a win in the group phase but were earmarked for $5,000 each for victory in the Final.

“I want to let you know that the Government and the good and great people of Nigeria are happy with your performance in the championship so far. They are looking forward to you retaining the trophy by beating South Africa on Saturday.
“Let me commend the lofty commitment, dedication and resilience that you have displayed so far in the championship, alongside that unique Nigerian spirit that was most in evidence against the Cameroonians in the semi final. You are indeed true champions, and we believe you will retain the Cup on Saturday. Go out there and win on Saturday and earn yourselves $10,000 each, as against the $5,000 that the NFF earlier promised.”


The two captains, Onome Ebi and Rita Chikwelu on behalf of the team expressed gratitude to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), the NFF, the Nigeria media and football –loving Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for their support to the team, and pledged that they will overcome the Banyana Banyana in Saturday’s final in order to return to Nigeria with the trophy.
Ebi said: “We have the World Cup ticket now, which was always our first target here. 

The second is winning the Cup for a third successive time and ninth time overall. It is a mission we are determined to accomplish on Saturday.”


Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0 in the final of the second edition of the competition in Johannesburg in 2000, to retain the Cup they had won at the inaugural edition in Nigeria two years earlier.

Mob Kills SARS Police Who Shot LASTMA Officer Dead in Lagos

An officer of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) named Adeyemo Rotimi was in the evening of Wednesday, 28th November, 2018, gunned down on duty by a police inspector attached to the FSARS in Ikeja, Lagos.

Eyewitnesses said that the victim who is popularly known as 'Baba Ibeji' had stopped the police inspector who was driving a cream coloured Highlander jeep with registration number plate LSR 277 BJ so he could free the traffic from other routes but the policeman reportedly shunned his directive and zoomed through the traffic in anger. His action reportedly shocked the LASTMA officer who reportedly scolded him.

According to sources, the policeman who felt insulted by Adeyemo's warning allegedly pulled a pistol and shot Adeyemo in the eye. He reportedly died on the spot.

Sources said that when the police officer realized what had happened, he made an attempt to flee by lunging his car through the gathering crowd but was stopped by the mob before causing more damages.

However, policemen from Moshalashi division reportedly rescued the FSARS officer whose name was given as Prince Oki Joseph (police say his name is Olakunle Olonade) from the angry crowd.

When this reporter visited Moshalashi police station for an update, a policewoman who didn't want her name in print confirmed that the FSARS officer was brought to the station but has since been moved to 'Aguda'.

The LASTMA head of operations in Iyana Ipaja, Mr Dipeolu Folagbade, under whose supervision Adeyemo was posted before his death, confirmed the incident to this reporter. He, however, was hopeful that the authorities would handle the case appropriately.


Meanwjile, the SARS police was reportedly been killed by people after he attempted to flee the crime scene.

Sources said that, in a reprisal attack, an angry mob inflicted serious beating on Olonad

e, who was thought to have been an armed hoodlum. He was later rescued by some policemen dispatched to the scene, but he died in the hospital due to complications from the beating. 

Sources said that when the policeman's car was searched for identification, various types of guns were recovered including fake 1,000 naira notes, ATM card, church ID card, business ID card and FSARS documents.

Ogun APC Crisis: Gov. Amosun's Guber Candidate Moves To APM

Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s anointed successor, Adekunle Akinlade, has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Allied People’s Movement (APM).

This is coming a month after Muhammad Ndabawa-led APC electoral committee in October, declared Dapo Abiodun winner of the direct governorship primary of Ogun APC for the 2019 gubernatorial election as against the wish of Amosun.

While the party had been in crisis following adoption of Akinlade as a consensus governorship candidate by the Amosun-led faction of the party ahead of next year’s governorship election, grievances from the party’s primary election remains unsettled.

Although the governor and other members of his faction moved for an indirect primary election mode, but five APC aspirants rejected the indirect primary mode. APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) adopted the direct primary election mode instead.

Anti-Graft War: EFCC, INTERPOL Sign MoU

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, November 29, 2018 signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the International Police, INTERPOL as part of collaboration aimed at tackling corruption in Nigeria. The MoU, I-24/7, is a global police communications system that connects law enforcement officers in all member countries. It enables users share sensitive and urgent police information with their counterparts around the globe, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year.

While receiving the delegations led by Commissioner of Police, Shola Subair, CP INTERPOL, at the EFCC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, the Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, which he said will go a long way in checkmating the activities of fraudsters across the globe and Nigeria in particular.

The MoU, according to Magu, will further create a greater technical team work and allow the EFCC to be connected to the 194 member countries of the organisation. He stressed the need for EFCC staff to be seconded to the Interpol. He used the opportunity to explain how the Data base can be used in tracing the movement of looters in an out of the country and also how this collaboration will give EFCC access to the 194 member countries of the Interpol.

“All sort of criminality is taking place and looters are everywhere, now that the EFCC is going for extradition of looters outside the country, there is no better time than now, EFCC will use it opportunity judiciously”, Magu said, adding that the MoU will strengthen the EFCC’s efforts in areas of monitoring illegal assets.

He further added that, with the elections fast approaching, “the EFCC is on the watch out. We would not fold our hands and allow people move illicit funds indiscriminately in the name of vote buying. Nigeria is blessed with both human and natural resources. It is high time the generality of Nigerians get rewarded for God given natural resources that are about”.

Subair, who led the delegation, stressed the importance of the INTERPOL, EFCC partnership, as it would further strengthen the anti-corruption efforts of the anti-graft agency.

He said: “INTERPOL provides a wide range of policing expertise and capabilities, supporting three main crime programmes: Counter-terrorism, Cybercrime, Organized and Emerging Crimes. We are mobilising for the enlistment of all law enforcement agencies in Nigeria, and we consider to kick start the assignment at the EFCC.”

The INTERPOL delegation was received by the newly appointed Secretary of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede; Dr. David Tukura, Commandant, EFCC Academy and Osita Nwajah, Director, Public Affairs.

See New Salary And Rent Structure Approved for Nigeria Police

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new salary structure for the police. Below is the breakdown.

{1}Commissioner of Police under the new arrangement will get up to N1.5 million, while Deputy & Assistant Commissioners of Police get N531,000 & N483,000 respectively.

{2} A Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) gets N419, 000 while a Superintendent of Police (SP) gets N342, 000.

{3} A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) gets N321, 000 while an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) 1 & II under the new arrangement will get N296, 000 & N271, 000 respectively.

{4} Inspector of Police 1 & II get N254, 000 & N167, 000 while a Sergeant major, Sergeant & Corporal get N119,000, N96, 000 & N88, 000 respectively.

{5} A Police Constable I and II get N86, 000 & N84, 000 respectively

The new salary and rent structure approved took effect from 1st Nov &  would be funded from the treasury.

It is recalled

that in January 2008, late President Umaru Yar`Adua approved an increment in the minimum wage of policemen from N6, 000 to N26, 000 which was not implemented

"Nigerians Eager To Make Atiku President" ...PDP

The

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Nigerians are eager to elect its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as the next president of the country.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said this while receiving leaders of Coalition of youth groups from Kano, Katsina and Kaduna states, at the party National Secretariat on Wednesday in Abuja.

Ologbondiyan said that Nigerians were eager to elect Abubakar because he had demonstrated that the essence of leadership lies in applying its powers and privileges for the good of others rather than self.

He said Abubakar was generally accepted as a unifier, a broad-minded leader, who is committed to the welfare and uplifting of living standard of Nigerians.

He said that since the popular emergence of Abubakar as PDP Presidential Candidate, the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate’s camp had continued to deplete in millions.

Addressing E-Payment Challenges in Nigeria

Online merchants and consumers alike expect online buying and selling to

be easy, efficient, and safe. eCommerce transactions trigger automated processes that involve financial players: banks and fintechs. New technologies have already simplified and smoothed business-to-business and business-to-customer experiences with mobile payments and e-wallets. 

As e-payment becomes popular, there are so many challenges in the Nigerian e-payment space which needs to be addressed. The onus is now on providers to provide peer-to-peer payments beyond traditional banking models and to facilitate a cashless society that can enable any purchase seamlessly. Below is a list of some of the challenges in online payments in Nigeria and how to overcome them. 

Card data security
Customer and card data security is a top priority for any e-payment company. Any exposure or breach of data lead to crises.  Preventing online payment security issues is a must for anyone doing business online. This is why banks and fintechs spend a huge chunk of their profit on securing their systems to prevent any data breach. Prevention is better than cure!

Multi-currency and payment methods
Global eCommerce means accepting a variety of payment methods and currencies.  Electronic payments such as e-wallets, mobile payments, and credit/debit cards help online merchants compete in international markets by allowing their customers to pay in their native currencies. For merchants, multi-currency, cross-border transactions can require new bank accounts, new business entities, and new regulatory hurdles in each national market. Selecting a payment service provider with the necessary infrastructure already in place can provide effective, and immediate, solutions to those problems. A merchant can easily collect payment in one currency and credit the merchant account in its home currency.


Fraud and chargebacks
This is the number one challenge in the e-payment space in Nigeria. So, as e-commerce expands, opportunities for fraudulent misuse of payment networks and data theft grow right alongside. For this reason, customers are advised to use a secure e-payment platform to guarantee data safety and security. This is why Jumia, Nigeria's no 1 shopping destination is the platform Nigerians can make their eCommerce purchases without any data compromise. The eCommerce platform payment gateway is secured and to reinforce this perception, it introduced Jumia Pay. Jumia Pay allows every shopper on the Jumia website to shop conveniently and make secure online payments. The site employs state of the art technology and procedures to protect customer's online transactions. Chargebacks, in addition to being costly, can damage business reputation. While chargebacks do sometimes happen for legitimate reasons, the use of customer service practices based on know-your-customer principles, and merchant accessibility, can substantially reduce or eliminate chargebacks.

Technical integration
Online payment systems run across hardware and software platforms. Credit card-affiliated payment processors, while more secure, can be expensive for online retailers. Added to the expense is the lack of interface between processing systems—it may be difficult or impossible for some fintechs to link with other systems, resulting in processing and payment delays, lost transactions, and expensive fees. In true real-time processing, a combination of features, including integrated systems and gateways, addresses liquidity issues minimises delays while preserving online transaction integrity. 

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'How To Make Air Travel Affordable In Africa'

The business of air travel in the continent of Africa is booming as commercial airlines are battling to get and cement their market share. This competition is awesome as currently, Africa’s aviation industry supports 6.8 million jobs and USD72.5 billion in economic activity. Unfortunately, this has had little or no impact on the rates of these airlines. This continues despite the presence

 of 'budget airlines' that fly to only a handful of destinations. While budget airlines have secured their foothold in other parts of the world, countries in Africa are still struggling to establish a continent-wide one.

Hence, it is unarguably true that Air travel is quite expensive and travellers within and outside the continent are left with no choice than to make these payments because they will be the ones to bear the brunt.

Even the International Air Transport Association (IATA) vice president for Africa Raphael Kuuchi recognises the fact that Air Travel in Africa has to become more affordable. 

Kuuchi said that the cost of air travel in Africa is far more expensive than anywhere else in the world, and the reasons are this includes very high operating costs from the airport ends, high taxes and charges that are imposed by governments and other institutions on passengers and airlines.

Indeed, there is the need for an urgent solution to reduce the cost of air transport in the continent despite many challenges highlighted by Kuuchi. This is key because an expensive air transport system will stifle the growth of the tourism industry as local and international tourists won't want to visit destinations that are not affordable.

What can be done to make air transport in Africa more affordable?
Understandably, the government has a huge role to play when it comes to making air travel more affordable. The government should perhaps grant tax breaks to airlines, and create an air transport fund dedicated to the industry to reduce their overhead cost. Additionally, more airlines should collaborate so that they can deplore data and technology to cut cost which will have a ripple effect on the price of air travel.

Amidst the demand to make air travel more affordable, an online travel agency that has taken the bull by the horn to make air travel more affordable is Jumia's hotel and flight marketplace. The hotel and flight booking platform recently partnered with Amadeus, a leading travel technology company, to launch the first flight marketplace in Africa.

According to a statement announcing the partnership: “It is the base for a new flights marketplace on Jumia, that will be a step further towards making travel in Africa simple and affordable. The platform aims at enabling travel agents, airlines, and travel websites to bring all flight content online, to offer customers the best available prices for their flights.”

In summary, Jumia's hotel and flight marketplace has created the first of its kind marketplace in Africa where rates are aggregated from different travel agents and airlines and this allows the air traveller to select the airline with the best available rate at that moment. And since the platform debuted in September, Jumia has seen a significant increase in booking as travellers jostle to get the best available rate.

In the near future, it is hoped that a budget airline that will cover Africa will come on board in order to make African travel less expensive. Till then, the Jumia flight marketplace is your sure bet to get the best flight rates.

-Adeniyi Ogunfowoke

Police Nab Fake AIG!

The Police Command in Sokoto state says it has arrested one Ibrahim Dangaladima who claimed to be an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).

The command’s Public

Relations’ Officer, DSP Cordelia Nwawe, made the disclosure at the state command in Sokoto on Wednesday.

Nwawe said that Dangaladima had been on police wanted list for many fraudulent and impersonation offences for the past four months.

“Luck ran out of him on Friday, Nov. 23, when he claimed to be an AIG of Police and Force Secretary who has an office in the Police Force Headquarters Abuja.

“He offered to provide nine slots – five Cadet ASPs, and four Cadet Inspectors to an unsuspecting business man.

“He requested for N482, 500 for each of the cadet ASPs slot and N222,000 for each of Cadet Inspectors slot.

“On interrogation, he confessed to have been in the business for about five years and have duped unspecified number of unsuspecting law abiding citizens,” she said.

-NAN

Super Falcons Beat Lionesses, Gets To 2019 AWCON F

The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Tuesday maintained their dominance over the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon as they defeated their perennial rivals 4-2 on penalties to reach the finals at the ongoing 2019 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Ghana.

The match which was rightly tagged final before finals lived up to expectations as both heavy weights fought hard to pick the ticket to the grand finale on Saturday.

The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon who had suffered back-to-back final losses against the Super Falcons  in 2014 and 2016 saw yesterday match as an opportunity to take back their own pound of flesh.

It is also on record that apart from the two losses in the AWCON finals, the Cameroon ladies have lost 11 out of 12 times they faced the Super Falcons.

At the blast of the whistle yesterday, the Lionesses took total control of the game in order to show their intent at stopping the Falcons in their tracks.

After absorbing the Lionesses’ pressure, the Falcons also pushed forward but their incursions yielded no positive results.

The second half of the explosive encounter also failed to separate the two giants as the match ended 0-0 after regulation and extra-time.

In the resultant penalty shoot-out, Onome Ebi, Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala scored from the spot as Rivers Angels goalkeeper, Tochukwu Oluehi denied Cameroon from scoring two of their kicks.

Ngozi Ebere then fired in the last penalty that landed the Falcons in the 2019 AWCON finals.

With yesterday’s victory, the defending champions have become the first African nation to qualify for 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.

They also extended their historic streak of qualifying for every FIFA Women’s World Cup since the maiden edition in 1991.

Buhari Slashes JAMB Fee To N3,500!

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reduction of the registration fees for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Board Examination (UTME) from N5,000 to N3,500, a statement from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said on Wednesday.

The statement signed by JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said the “president approved this reduction to alleviate the burden of the cost of the examination. This was made possible due to Mr President’s concern for the plight of the ordinary Nigerians.”

He further said in the president’s determination to alleviate poverty and ensure that every Nigerian desirous of tertiary education is not deprived, government had introduced policies and incentive to boost the economy of ordinary Nigerians and has seen this reduction as a platform to bring more Nigerians on the tertiary education template.

He said the board had in less than two years shown commitment to the avowed direction of President Buhari-led administration by returning over N15billion to government.

"Working for Buhari Won't Affect Relationship With My Father" ...Olujonwo Obasanjo

The National Coordinator of Buhari Youth Organisation , Olujonwon Obasanjo , has said no one can fault President Muhammadu Buhari ’ s integrity and honesty as a leader.

The son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Buhari stood above his peers in the administration of the nation’s finances and resources.

He, however, refused to compare the regime of his father with the incumbent , saying both operated under different situations.

The young Obasanjo who spoke in Abuja while addressing journalists on why the president deserved a second term in office said youths had benefitted more from programmes and actions of this administration.

He said , “Buhari believes in promoting Nigerian youths which is the basis of forming this association (BYO ). This government has empowered the youths to go into farming and other entrepreneurship.

“ This government is laying a good foundation for an expanded economic base and infrastructure development.”

Olujonwon said his support for Buhari had not in anyway affected his relationship with his father.

“ I’m here as an individual, adult, and someone who believes in this government.

Politics can’t separate me and my father. We are still one loving family; our relationship is cordial
“ Politics is meant to unite us.
It is important we rise above ethnicity, religious bigotry, and primordial sentiments.”

Brands Expert, Bestman Nze-Jumbo, Sets For 50th B'day Shindig, Bags Owu Traditional Title With Wife

Not everybody in this world gets the opportunity of landing their 50th milestone. Hence, for reasons of thanksgiving, a famous society dude, seasoned integrated marketing communications and brand management expert, Bestman Nze-Jumbo, will, on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018, clock 50 years of age and he is rolling out the drums in a big way to mark the date.

It’s going to be a double celebration for the CEO of Image Expressions, as he would also be honoured three days earlier, precisely on Sunday, December 9th, 2018, with the chieftaincy title of ‘Otun Atunluse’ of Ibogun Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while his beautiful South Africa based wife, Lady Atinuke Nze-Jumbo, who is from Ogere Remo, Ogun State, will be honoured with the title of ‘Yeye Atunluse’ of Ibogun Owu kingdom.

Society top notches, A-class monarchs, media big players, friends, business associates and family members are therefore gearing up for the grand bash meant to celebrate the two occasions which comes up at R&A City Hotels, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, on Thursday December 20th, 2018.

It is recalled that for the same reason of his selfless contribution of time, talent and skill, Bestman, in July 2017, was honoured with a similar title of ‘Otun Fiwagboye’ of Agudaland in Ikeja, Lagos State by the King of Agudaland, HRM Oba Hakeem Agbaosi  Eweobaja.

To the trendsetting socialite, Nze-Jumbo, who is fondly called ‘Irunmole’ (the oracle) by friends and admirers, life is a gift and so, must be celebrated with joy and anticipation.

Olamide Drops 'Mafia Family' December 7

Olamide has just announced that YBNL will be dropping an album; “YBNL MAFIA” in December. The rapper & singer took to his social media pages to make the announcement.

Olamide who sometime in October added three new artistes (Pichazo, YomiBlaze & FireboyDML)  to his label to complement the already existing Limerick, Lyta, Davolee and Temmie Ovwasa is intending to showcase further the talents of the rappers in the label in order for them to have a wider audience.

The official release date has been set for December 7.

Nigerian Footballer, Kenneth Omeruo, Wife, Welcome First Child In UK

The rock solid defender, Kenneth Omeruo has continued to make waves on headlines over wonderful performances in his in Spanish club side CD Leganes , welcomes his first child with his wife, Chioma

The couple, who got married in 2017 before completing the wedding rites earlier this year in Turkey, join the ever-growing list of current Eagles players who have added more caps off the field with the likes of Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon and Ogenyi Onazi giving birth this year.

Splendid wedding ceremony it was between Chioma and Ken
The on-loan Chelsea defender confirmed the news to wwwscorenigeria.com.ng , while thanking God for the health of both mother and child.

The rock solid defender Omerue who said to our source out joy “It’s a girl.

He went on to say, I’m grateful for this wonderful blessing upon my family and I want to thank God Almighty for making me witness such a great day".

Tinubu Lauds Ex-Gov. Aregbesola, As Oyetola Takes Charge In Osun

Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola has been sworn in as the governor of Osun state.

The governor took oath office as administered on him by the chief judge of Osun state, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo on Tuesday.

Speaking at the event, national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu  lauded the outgoing governor of the state Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for flying the flag of the progressives in the state for eight years.

Tinubu assured Oyetola of total support of all progressives governors in the country and pledge his assistance whenever called upon.

Earlier, the deputy governor Benedict Alabi took his oath of office.

The event had in attendance dignitaries from all walks of life.

Will Social Commerce Ever Overthrow eCommerce?

Being an entrepreneur in this technology-driven world is no longer rocket science. Gone are the days when yourequire a physical store to transact business. Today, if you have a tangible product to sell, you can simply take good pictures of your product with a smartphone and share them on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp etc). As easy as ABC. Before you even finish posting the pictures, you might begin to receive orders. 

This is called or referred to as Social Commerce.

Social commerce is a subset of electronic commerce that involves social media, online media that supports social interaction, and user contributions to assist online buying and selling of products and services. More succinctly, social commerce is the use of social network(s) in the context of e-commerce transactions.
The interesting thing about social commerce is that anyone can have access to it. This is probably why it is gaining momentum and begs the question, will social commerce ever overthrow eCommerce?

Social Commerce and eCommerce
Social commerce is a subset of electronic commerce. Regardless, both are used to market a product targeted at potential buyers.

As social commerce gathers momentum, eCommerce companies like Jumia and others are not lagging behind. Jumia (@JumiaNigeria) can be found on all social media platforms you could think of not only marketing a product or service but also interacting and engaging the customers and at the same time giving out freebies like it has been doing since the beginning of Black Friday.
Fascinatingly, Jumia is an ecosystem. You can also buy food, book hotel and flights. All these services can be processed for you Jumia's responsive social media teams.

The emergence of social commerce is very much appreciated and it has afforded a good and significant number of Nigerians to become entrepreneurs. At the same time, the number of fraudulent social commerce platforms have also increased. This is because it is a free-for-all platform. Trust is lacking and it is very easy for you to lose your money. And when you do, who do you complain to? No one! However, note that this does not mean that there are no trustworthy social commerce platforms. It is just advisable to be careful and cautious if you decide to patronise one.

Over the last six years, Jumia has built a solid and reputable eCommerce ecosystem. Buyers can easily return items as long as it meets the terms and conditions of the return policy and of course refunds are made no matter the circumstances involved.
So will social commerce ever overthrow eCommerce? The answer to that is...But what we know is that eCommerce sites like Jumia and others use social media to sell products on the backbone of having built a structured eCommerce ecosystem. So, whether or not social commerce will ever overthrow ecommerce, the truth is that Jumia and others will continue to innovate to meet the demands of this fast-changing world so that they won't be caught napping!

HEALTHWISE: 8 Exercises You Need To Do Before Going To Bed

Among natural sleep remedies, from drinking chamomile tea to diffusing essential oils, stretching is often overlooked. But this simple act may help you fall asleep faster and improve the quality of your sleep.

A 2016 review of multiple studies found a link between meditative movements, such as tai chiand yoga, and improve

d sleep quality. This improved sleep quality was further linked to a better quality of life.

But why does stretching have this effect on sleep? It’s likely a mix of things. For one, getting in touch with your body by stretching helps to focus your attention on your breath and body, not the stressors of the day.

This awareness of your body helps you develop mindfulness, which has been shown to help promote better sleep.

Stretching also offers potential physical benefits, helping to relieve muscle tension and prevent sleep-disrupting cramps. Just make sure to stick to gentle stretches. Doing a big workout before bed can have the opposite effect.

Here are eight stretches to add to your nightly routine.

1. Bear hug 

This stretch works the rhomboids and trapezius muscles of your upper back. It helps to alleviate shoulder blade discomfort or pain that’s caused by poor posture, bursitis, or frozen shoulder.

To do this stretch:

1. Stand tall and inhale as you open your arms out wide.
2. Exhale as you cross your arms, placing your right arm over your left and your left over your right to give yourself a hug.
3. Breathe deeply as you use your hands to draw your shoulders forward.
4. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds.
5. To release, inhale to open your arms back open wide.
6. Exhale and repeat with your left arm on top.

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2. Neck stretches

These stretches will help to relieve tension in your head, neck, and shoulders. Try to focus on maintaining good posture when doing these.

To do these stretches:

1. Sit in a comfortable chair. Take your right hand to the top of your head or to your left ear.
2. Gently bring your right ear towards your right shoulder, holding this position for 5 breaths.
3. Repeat on the opposite side.
4. Turn to look over your right shoulder, keeping the rest of your body facing forward.
5. Hold this position for 5 breaths.
6. Repeat on the opposite side.

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1. Drop your chin down to your chest, holding it here for 5 breaths.
2. Return to a neutral position and allow your head to gently fall back for 5 breaths.

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3. Kneeling lat stretch 

This stretch helps to loosen up the muscles in your back and shoulders, relieving pain and discomfort.

To do this stretch:

1. Come into a kneeling position in front of a chair, couch, or low table.
2. Check that your knees are directly under your hips. You can rest on a blanket or cushion for extra support.
3. Lengthen your spine as you hinge at the hips to fold forward, resting your forearms on the surface with your palms facing together.
4. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds.
5. Repeat 1 to 3 times.

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4. Child’s pose 

Child’s pose is a resting stretch that’s similar to a kneeling lat stretch, but more relaxed. It’s perfect for tuning into your breath, relaxing your body, and reducing stress. It also helps to relieve pain and tension in your back, shoulders, and neck.

To do this:

1. Come down on your knees, sitting back on your heels.
2. Hinge at your hips to fold forward and rest your forehead on the floor.
3. Extend your arms in front of you to support your neck or bring your arms alongside your body. You can use a pillow or cushion under your thighs or forehead for extra support.
4. Breathe deeply in while holding the pose, bringing your awareness to any areas of discomfort or tightness in your back.
5. Hold this pose for up to 5 minutes. You can also come into this pose between other stretches to give your body a rest.

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5. Low lunge 

This lunge stretches your hips, thighs, and groin. Opening your chest helps to relieve tension and pain in this area as well as your back and shoulders. Try to stay relaxed when doing this pose, and don’t push yourself too hard.

To do this stretch:

1. Come into a low lunge with your right foot below your right knee and your left leg extended back, keeping your knee on the floor.
2. Bring your hands to the floor beneath your shoulders, on your knees, or up toward the ceiling.
3. Breathe deeply, focusing on lengthening your spine and opening your chest.
4. Feel the line of energy extending out through the crown of your head.
5. Hold this pose for 5 breaths.
6. Repeat on the opposite side.

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6. Seated forward bend 

This stretch helps to loosen up your spine, shoulders, and hamstrings. It also stretches your lower back.

To do this stretch:

1. Sit down with your legs extended in front of you.
2. Engage your abdominal slightly to lengthen your spine, pressing your sit bones into the floor.
3. Hinge at your hips to fold forward, reaching out your arms in front of you.
4. Relax your head and tuck your chin into your chest.
5. Hold this pose for up to 5 minutes.

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7. Legs-up-the-wall pose 

This is a restorative pose that helps to reduce tension in your back, shoulders, and neck while promoting relaxation.

To do this stretch:

1. Sit with the right side of your body against a wall.
2. Lie on your back as you swing your legs up against the wall.
3. Your hips can be up against the wall or a few inches away. Choose the distance that feels most comfortable. You can also place a cushion under your hips for support and a bit of elevation.
4. Rest your arms in any comfortable position.
5. Remain in this pose for up to 10 minutes.

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8. Reclining bound angle pose 

This relaxing hip opener can help to relieve muscle tension in your hips and groin, making it especially good if you spend most of your day sitting.

To do this stretch:

1. Sit on the floor and bring the soles of your feet together.
2. Lean back on your hands to bring your back, neck, and head to the floor. You can use cushions or pillows under your knees or head for support.
3. Place your arms in any comfortable positions.
4. Focus on relaxing your hips and thighs as you breathe deeply.
5. Hold this pose for up to 10 minutes.

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