More bananas and fewer crisps can help ward off strokes, say scientists

Eating more bananas – and cutting down on crisps – could prevent thousands of stroke deaths, say researchers.

The potassium-rich fruit helps drive down blood pressure levels, as does lowering your salt consumption in snacks like crisps.

A study found people with a high potassium intake had 24 per cent less risk of stroke.

Best of the bunch: Eating more bananas can prevent thousands of stroke deaths

Previous data suggested older people could be harmed by potassium as their kidneys may be less able to remove it from their blood. Read More

Oga at the top: NSCDC finally removes Shem Obafaiye !

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has finally replaced Mr. Obafaiye Shem, the man who postulated the “my oga at the top” mantra, as commandant of Lagos State Command. He was replaced by Mr. Adesuyi Clement from Oyo State Command.

The Commandant General of NSCDC, Dr. Olu Abolurin, who was in Lagos at the weekend over the alleged killing of two of his officers by some policemen, introduced the new Commandant to journalists.

But Abolurin did not give reasons for Obafaye’s removal . Sources however hinted that the development might not be unconnected with his recent interview on Channels Television live programme.

Before now, authorities of NSCDC have denied taking any disciplinary action against Mr. Shem over the said interview. Their reaction followed claims that Shem had been sacked on the orders of the Minister of Interior, who supervises the NSCDC.

Shem’s travail started when he appeared on Channels Television morning programme ‘Sunrise’ and when asked the NSCDC website he said: “Hmmm, the website is, excuse me, my Oga at the top knows the website”. He again, cleared his throat and said: “My Oga at the top is working on the website and I don’t have them”.

When the presenters insisted that he should give a functioning website address of the para-military outfit, he dropped the bombshell: “ww.nscdc, that’s all”.

Immediately, the interview went viral and has become so popular to the extent that t-shirts with “my oga at the top” insignia has been produced and selling like hot cake across the country, even as some DJs and musicians have done what they called a remix of the phrase.
Some Nollywood actors and actresses had even produced and launched a movie titled, " My oga at the top."

'World's smallest phone charger' that's an inch long and fits in your pocket for when your battery dies

A mobile phone charger said to be the world's smallest aims to save users in a pinch when their battery is dying.

The key-ring size Fuel Micro Charger provides 20 to 30 minutes of extra talk time, or up to a few hours on standby.

To use the Fuel, users just turn on the power switch, and plug it into their phone, which will begin charging immediately.

The Devotec Fuel Micro Charger is fully rechargeable, and is able to keep its charge for at least one month before needing to be recharged.
The device is powered up from the supplied cable or any AC micro-USB wall plug. To use, you turn on the power switch and plug into your phone, the same way you would with an ordinary charger. 
The body of the product is pure die-cast aluminium. This means it is incredibly strong but still light weight. The aluminium is painted, lacquered and then baked to give a semi-gloss finish. 
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Why some women can’t get pregnant

Many factors are said to be responsible for infertility.
Endometriosis, a female health disorder that occurs when cells from the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other areas of the body, has been identified as a major cause.
According to the Managing Director, Nordica Fertility Centre, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, endometriosis affects fertility by 20 per cent.
He said it could lead to pain, irregular bleeding and problems getting pregnant.
“It is a common condition that occurs in about five to 10 per cent of women within reproductive age group of 15 to 44 years worldwide, “he added.
 Ajayi said most women with the condition do not know because the condition has been either misdiagnosed or not diagnosed. “Even in developed countries, a woman may have suffered from the condition for up to eight years before proper diagnosis is done.
On the symptoms, he said, they are severe period pains or menstrual cramping, which are caused by contracting of uterine muscle initiated by prostaglandins which have been released from endometrial tissue.
“Endometriosis can also cause pain during intercourse, a condition known as dyspareunia. It may not be curable, but fortunately, many effective treatments for managing the condition and maximising the chances of conception are now available.
“Endometriosis may affect the ovaries, resulting in blood filled cysts called endometriosis. In some cases, bands of fibrous scar tissue called adhesions may bind the uterus, tubes, ovaries and nearby intestines together. Adhesions and scarring are responsible for tubal damage,” he said.
Highlighting some of the ways it can be managed, Dr Abayomi said: “Surgical excision of endometriosis cysts or tissue may be recommended. Adhesion may also be surgically removed, in an attempt to clean up the pelvis. All surgeries can be carried out by operative laparascopy/laparotomy.
“Hormonal treatment is also available to suppress the chronic irritation and cysts caused by endometriosis. Danazol, progesterone, oral pills and GnRH analogues are some useful drugs. In mild endometriosis, ovulation induction and intra uterine insemination may be considered, otherwise IVF treatment is usually indicated.”

Mother drags three-year-old son by the hand to their deaths under speeding train in morning rush hour double rail tragedy

A mother killed herself and her toddler son by jumping in front of a rush hour train this morning.

Donna Oettinger, 41, 'dragged' her son Zackary, three, by the hand on to the track at Riddlesdown station near Croydon, South London, at around 8.30am this morning. 

Ms Oettinger, a woman in her thirties who had been battling depression, walked her child the short distance from their family home where she carried out the terrible double killing.

Zackary, who was nicknamed Zaki and was adored by neighbours in the quiet suburban street they lived in just 300 yards from the station, had celebrated his third birthday just a week ago.

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How to Clean your smartphones, tablets, and accessories

As with any device that’s handled on a daily basis, the build up of greasy oils, dirt, and grime are an unavoidable fact of life.

Here are a few cleaning products you can used for cleaning your smartphones, tablets and accessories

1.       Microfiber Cloth

Is a synthetic fibres that is drive from polyesters, polyamides, or a conjugation of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene (Prolen).

Examples are (e.g., nylon, Kevlar, Nomex, trogamide). It has the following charactistics; softness, toughness, absorption, water repellency, electrodynamics, and filtering capabilities.This made it suitable for cleaning.

2.       Cleaning Fluid

 For someone that prefer area to be cleaned with moisture, you can use iklear from Apple, which does not contain ammonia or alcohol, which are chemicals that are known to eat away at protective layers of some matte screens. It has a streak-free shine that really shows nicely  

100 soldiers storm terror suspects’ hideouts in Lagos

Fear gripped many residents of Lagos  on Thursday  when news  filtered in that troops numbering about 100 stormed terror suspects’ hideouts in Ijora, a  densely populated part of the city. Punch

It was learnt that their search yielded fruits  when  two persons were arrested at 24 Aromire Street and three others at a location in an adjacent street.