"We Are Importing Poison, Not Rice" - Nigerian Governor

The chairman, Presidential Taskforce on Rice and Wheat Production, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, has condemned the continuous importation of rice into the country, describing it as importation of poison.

Bagudu told journalists on Sunday, in Birnin-Kebbi, that the imported rice, auctioned by different countries, was no longer good for human consumption.

The chairman, who expressed regret over citizens’ patronage of foreign rice, said imported rice usually contained preservatives, which are poisonous.

He disclosed that there were three major importers of rice into the country who specialised in importing very cheap and auctioned rice.

The governor said that Thailand in April 2017, auctioned 1.62 million tonnes of rice at about $140 per tonne whereas the market price of it was $700 per tonne.

“Countries, particularly, Thailand, India, China and Vietnam, buy a lot of paddy from their farmers and keep in storage sometimes, as long as nine years so that by so doing, they are supporting their farmers.

“A country like Thailand, for example, may have eight million tonnes of rice in storage; so occasionally, they will auction the ones that are almost going bad that is, the one that is not fit for human consumption.
“They sell the paddy as low as 20 per cent less than the international market price.

The governor said that out of the 600 million tonnes of rice produced in the world, Nigeria produced about six million tonnes which represented one per cent of the production.

Bagudu said that rice could grow in the 36 states of the federation and called on stakeholders and citizens to come together to advance rice production.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on June 7, established a National Rice and Wheat Task Force to set up targets that will yield comprehensible and self-evident results in rice and wheat production.

At the inauguration, Osinbajo said the Federal Government was trying to evolve a strategy for the economy, for employment and for feeding the people.

Other members of the Task Force were Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and his Ebonyi State counterpart, David Umahi.

Others are the Minister of State for Agriculture, Lokpobiri Heineken, the President of Rice Farmers Association, Mr Aminu Goronyo and the President, Wheat Farmers Association, Alhaji Salim Muhammad.

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Vibarex: The Effective Herbal Cure For Weak Erection

Even though they are ashamed to talk about it in the public, many men are suffering silently from the scourge of weak erection. Weak erection has taken the shine off many marriages because the man cannot satisfy his wife sexually; and in some cases, it is so acute that the man might not be able to penetrate and thus cannot impregnate his wife.

What is weak erection? When men become sexually aroused, hormones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels all work with one another to create an erection. Nerve signals, sent from the brain to the penis, stimulate muscles to relax. 

This, in turn, allows blood to flow to the tissue in the penis. Once the blood fills the penis and an erection is achieved, the blood vessels to the penis close off so that the erection is maintained. 

Following sexual arousal, the veins to the penis again open up, allowing the blood to leave.

At some point in a man’s life or due to some health issues, he may have difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. 

Erection problems occur when you can’t achieve or maintain an erection that’s firm enough to have sexual intercourse or satisfy your spouse. For most men, this problem occurs occasionally and isn’t a serious issue. 

If you are unable to achieve an erection one-quarter of the time or more, you may have a health problem that requires medical attention. However, orthodox drugs, because of their chemical nature can neither manage nor cure weak erection.

The only remedy for weak erection is through herbal solution. Because of its organic nature, herbal medicine can prevent, manage and cure weak erection.

Vibarex is the result proven and recognised herbal solution to deal with weak erection and other erectile dysfunctions.

Vibarex helps men to have good erection, It helps to improve blood flow to the organ and helps men to achieve good erection that is strong and maintained enough for sexual satisfaction.

Vibarex is the 100% natural Viagra that has gained acceptance all over Africa and other parts of the world. It is however most effective in black men because the herbs used in its formulation are completely African.


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Some Reservations About Coconut Oil

A new report released by the American Heart Association (AHA) has expressed some reservations over the use of coconut oil, especially when not taken in its natural state.

After the Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials, researchers didn’t see a difference between coconut oil and other oils high in saturated fat, like butter, beef fat and palm oil.

In fact, 82 per cent of the fat in coconut oil is saturated, according to the data - far beyond butter (63 per cent), beef fat (50 per cent) and pork lard (39 per cent).

Saturated fats are considered unhealthy because they can raise ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk. The AHA therefore recommended limiting saturated fats – which are found in butter, cheese, red meat and other animal-based foods.

Instead of eating foods high in saturated fats, the AHA recommended replacing them with better sources of healthier, unsaturated fats that are found in skinless poultry and oily fish, nuts and legumes, avocados, non-tropical vegetable oils such as olive oil and low-fat dairy products, canola oil, corn, sunflower, soy, and cottonseed oils.

Since the 1950s, it has been demonstrated that consumption of foods containing high amounts of saturated fatty acids is potentially less healthy than consuming fats with a lower proportion of saturated fatty acids. Frank Sacks, lead author on the report, said he has no idea why people think coconut oil is healthy.

It’s almost 100 per cent fat. Past weight loss studies might be responsible. Still, it might not be a bad idea to opt for vegetable oils or olive oil, Sacks said. Plus, coconut oil can still be an effective moisturiser or hair conditioner, adding, “You can put it on your body, but don’t put it in your body.” The AHA recommends eating no more than six per cent of saturated fat as part of total daily calories for those who need lower cholesterol.

Research dating to the 1950s has shown links between saturated fats and LDL cholesterol – which increases heart disease risk. LDL cholesterol is known as the ‘bad’ form of cholesterol because having high levels of it can lead to plaque build up in the arteries and result in heart disease and stroke.

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Premacon: The Effective Herbal Cure For Premature/Quick Ejaculation

Premature or quick ejaculation is a major problem facing many couples all over the world. And because it has its origin most time from factors outside of medical science, premature ejaculation cannot be corrected with orthodox drugs. 

 

But first, what is premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation is uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after sexual penetration. It happens with minimal sexual stimulation and before the person wishes. It may result in unsatisfactory sex for both partners. This can increase the anxiety that may add to the problem.

 

It is one of the most common forms of male sexual dysfunction. It has probably affected every man at some point in his life.

 

Premacon is the herbal cure for premature ejaculation. 

Premacon is effective to prolong erection, stamina and endurance to last longer before ejaculation. 

Premacon is made with potent ingredients that help to retain erection and delay ejaculation naturally for longer period.

 

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Delaying New Born’s First Bath Boosts Child Health

Strange as it may sound, researchers exploring the benefits of the white, waxy substance that coats a newborn’s skin, said delaying their first bath could promote infant health, breastfeeding, and mother-baby bonding. The findings of a research show that the substance, called vernix contains antimicrobial proteins that are active against group B strep, E. coli and other common perinatal risks.

Speaking about the white, waxy substance, which is often washed off too hastily after delivery, nurse and researcher, Courtney Buss, said: “You figure it was there for a reason but I never knew it was so amazing for the baby.”

The ‘Chicago Tribune’ reported that now Buss’ Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin in Illinois, United States, U.S., along with five other hospitals out of Chicago’s Advocate hospital system, are adopting a “wait to bathe” policy prompted by Buss’s research on outcomes as part of a fellowship for studying best practices.

“All of our Advocate Health Care hospitals are in various stages of implementing this policy/process,” a hospital spokesperson stated, adding, “I believe seven are doing it and the other three will be on-boarded by this summer and fall.”

The idea of delaying bathing is not new, and one that’s recommended as a standard of care by the World Health Organisation, WHO, which advises, “Bathing should be delayed until after 24 hours of birth. If this is not possible due to cultural reasons, bathing should be delayed for at least six hours.

Appropriate clothing of the baby for ambient temperature is recommended, however. This means one to two layers of clothes more than adults, and use of hats/ caps.

The mother and baby should not be separated and should stay in the same room 24 hours a day.” Among Buss’ powerful findings: The percentage of babies with hypothermia decreased from 29 per cent to 14 per cent after baths were delayed (rather than given immediately, because of a misperception that newborns are “dirty”).

Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.

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E-cigarettes Potentially As Harmful As Tobacco

With many smokers switching to electronic cigarettes, hoping they would be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, a new study has affirmed that e-cigarettes are potentially as harmful as tobacco cigarettes.

Using a new testing device, researchers from the University of Connecticut in the United States, U.S., found that e-cigarettes with a nicotine- based liquid could damage DNA as much as unfiltered cigarettes.

The findings which are published in the journal ‘ACS Sensors’, also found that cellular mutations caused by DNA damage can lead to cancer. An electronic cigarette or e-cigarette is a handheld electronic device that creates an aerosol by heating a liquid.

The user then inhales the aerosol. Using e-cigarettes is sometimes called vaping.

The new testing device also discovered the vapour from non-nicotine ecigarettes caused as much DNA damage as filtered cigarettes, probably due to the numerous chemical additives in the vapours.

According to study’s lead author, Karteek Kadimisetty, the amount of DNA damage e-cigarettes cause depends on the amount of vapour the user inhales, the other additives present, whether nicotine or non-nicotine liquid is used, and other factors.

However, to explore whether or not the chemicals in e-cigarettes could damage DNA, the researchers used a device they developed that can quickly detect DNA damage. T he ‘newsmax’ reported that the device uses micropumps to push liquid samples across multiple “microwells” embedded in a small carbon chip.

The wells are pre-loaded with reactive human metabolic enzymes and DNA. As the samples drop into the wells, new metabolites that have the potential to cause DNA damage are formed.

Kadimisetty said that by converting chemicals into their metabolites during testing, it replicates what happens in the human body.

Reactions between the metabolites and the DNA generate light that is photographed, and within five minutes, researchers can see how much DNA damage is done to a sample. “Some people use ecigarettes heavily because they think there is no harm,

“We wanted to see exactly what might be happening to DNA,” he said.

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