Rita Edochie has defended May Edochie after she was called out for not joining her estranged husband, Yul Edochie to mourn their late son on the second anniversary of his de@th.
Yul had posted an Instagram message remembering his son.
However, May did not post and some decided to criticise her for it.
Reacting, Rita Edochie pointed out that May respectfully stayed off social media on that day to honour her son's memory. She added that even though it was May's friend, Anita Joseph's birthday on that day, May did not celebrate her until the following day.
Rita warned critics against telling a grown woman how to mourn.
Soursop, a tropical fruit with a spiky green exterior and a sweet, tangy flavor, offers more than just a delicious treat. Its leaves have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.
1. Anti-Cancer Properties:
Soursop leaves contain compounds called acetogenins, which have shown promising anti-cancer properties in laboratory studies. These compounds may inhibit the growth of cancer cells and even induce cell death.
2. Anti-Inflammatory Effects:
Soursop leaves possess anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation throughout the body.
This could be beneficial for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease.
3. Antioxidant Power:
Rich in antioxidants, soursop leaves can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can contribute to aging and chronic diseases.
4. Immune System Support:
Soursop leaves may help boost the immune system due to their high vitamin C content.
5. Pain Relief:
Traditionally, soursop leaves have been used to alleviate pain, including headaches and muscle aches.
How to Use Soursop Leaves:
Tea: The most common method is to make a tea by boiling soursop leaves in water.
Tinctures: Soursop leaf tinctures can also be prepared for easier consumption.
Important Note:
Consult with a healthcare professional: Before using soursop leaves for medicinal purposes, it is essential to consult with a doctor or qualified healthcare provider.
Potential Side Effects: Soursop leaves may interact with certain medications and have potential side effects, including low blood pressure and liver damage.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using soursop leaves.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
In Conclusion:
Soursop leaves offer a range of potential health benefits, from anti-cancer properties to immune system support. However, it's important to use them with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
If you have any specific health concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized advice.
Please note: This information is for general knowledge and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized 1 health advice.
You probably know the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But are apples really that good for you? Snow White, who ate a poisoned apple and fell into a coma, might claim otherwise. But assuming you’re not living in a fairy tale, apples are one of the most delicious and healthy fruits you can eat.
“Apples are popular for a reason,” says registered dietitian Amber Sommer, RD, LD. “They’re easy to eat on the go, and they taste terrific. But what most people don’t know is that eating them regularly over time can provide a big health boost.” Sommer shares the benefits of apples and why you should grab a bushel at the market.
Apples are a delicious and nutritious snack that have been enjoyed for centuries. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, apples offer a range of health benefits.
Here are seven reasons why you should add apples to your diet:
Rich in Antioxidants: Apples are a good source of antioxidants, such as flavonoids and quercetin, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Supports Heart Health: The fiber and antioxidants in apples can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Boosts Digestive Health: Apples are high in fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements and helps maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
Improves Brain Function: Some studies suggest that the antioxidants in apples may help improve cognitive function and protect against age-related decline.
Controls Blood Sugar: The fiber in apples can help slow down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Strengthens Immunity: Apples are a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system.
Weight Management: Apples are low in calories and high in fiber, making them a satisfying and healthy snack option that can help you feel full and prevent overeating.
Tips for Enjoying Apples:
Eat them whole: Enjoying an apple with the skin provides the most nutritional benefits.
Add them to salads: Apples add a sweet and crunchy element to salads.
Make applesauce: A healthy and delicious snack option.
Bake with apples: Apples are a versatile ingredient in baking, from pies to muffins.
Incorporating apples into your daily diet is a simple and delicious way to boost your overall health and well-being.
Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized health advice.
One of the Californians k!lled in the Eaton Fire was found with a water hose still in his hand as he tried to save his family home of 55 years amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfire.
The remains of Victor Shaw, 66, were found on Wednesday morning, January 8, by a family friend outside the Monterose Avenue home he lived in with his younger sister, Shari Shaw, KTLA reported.
Shari said she had tried to get her brother to evacuate on Tuesday night, January 7, as the fast-moving inferno closed in but as she was going out the door, Victor told her he wanted to stay behind and fight the fire, despite having health problems that limited his mobility.
“When I went back in and yelled out his name, he didn’t reply back, and I had to get out because the embers were so big and flying like a firestorm that I had to save myself,” Shari told KTLA.
“And I looked behind me, and the house was starting to go up in flames, and I had to leave.”
Family friend Al Tanner found Victor’s burned body on the side of the road the next morning — still with the garden hose in his hands.
“It looks like he was trying to save the home that his parents had for almost 55 years,” Tanner told the outlet.
Shari said she “fell to the ground” when she learned the horrible news — and couldn’t bring herself to look at her dead brother.
“They just told me that he was lying on the ground and that he looked serene as if he was at peace,” she said.
Victor Shaw is one of five victims so far confirmed killed in the Eaton Fire, the second-largest of the five wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County, which has exploded to more than 10,600 acres (16.5 square miles) and destroyed 972 structures as of Thursday morning.
The Los Angeles area has been devastated by multiple destructive wildfires raging through the area. The Palisades and Eaton Fires alone have collectively burned over 25,000 acres and over 1,000 structures.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his policies "are not working and people are suffering."
Speaking when he received a delegation of Islamic scholars led by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, Governor Mohammed advised the president to listen to Nigerians and correct his past mistakes.
He said: "I am not insulting anybody and it is not arrogance but as leaders, it is a duty upon us to tell ourselves the truth. We are saying it so that the president can correct his mistake. Nigerians are suffering and we, the governors, are also suffering because of the president’s bad policies.
"Take for instance the Tax reform policy. Of course, no government can survive without revenue; if for instance the sources of its revenue can be blocked, no one can run it.
"I am sure you have heard that we are quarrelling with the president. Yes, it is true we are quarrelling because our people are suffering and the president has refused to listen to us."
Governor Mohammed told the delegation that he had the intention of meeting Sheikh Jingir on the matter, saying "You are among the few personalities that can approach the president on this issue. You are one of the people that the president listens to."
The police in Pakistan have arrested two teenage sisters for the murder of their father by setting him on fire in retaliation for years of sexual abuse.
The incident took place in the city of Gujranwala on January 1, and after the ok was carried out, their father succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Tuesday this week.
Rizwan Tariq, a senior police official in the city, told newsmen that, “The girls said that they decided amongst themselves to find a ‘permanent solution.'”
Tariq further explained that the sisters used petrol from a motorcycle, igniting their father while he was still asleep.
He also said that the step-sisters revealed that their father had been raping their eldest sister for a year now while making attempts to assault the younger sibling twice.
He added that their mothers, both married to the man, were aware of the abuse but were uninformed of the sisters’ revenge plan.
The man’s name has not been disclosed; this is to protect the identities of the girls, who have different maternal backgrounds.
Police have also detained one mother, while the other is still under investigation.
“We expect to present them before the court in a few days, as soon as we finish the investigation,” Tariq concluded.
Domestic violence and family-related Sexual abuse is very high in Pakistan, according to the UN which has tried funding programs to educate households and the boy child, especially against carrying out violence against women.
Firefighters in Los Angeles, US, are battling several blazes in the city's suburbs, prompting the mandatory evacuation of more than 80,000 people.
The fires were sparked by a combination of dry conditions and powerful winds. Currently, authorities say there is no possibility of bringing some of the fires under control.
More than 2,000 structures have been burnt with 80,000 residents under evacuation orders. At least five people have also been k!lled in the fire.
According to BBC, seven fires are currently being tackled;
The Palisades fire was first reported at 10:30 (18:30 GMT) on Tuesday and grew in just 20 minutes from a blaze of 20 acres to more than 200 acres, and by Wednesday night was approaching 16,000 acres. At least 30,000 people have so far been ordered to leave their homes.
The Eaton fire grew to cover 1,000 acres within the first six hours of breaking out. It started in Altadena in the hills above Pasadena at around 18:30 local time on Tuesday. By Wednesday night, January 8, five deaths had been reported and it had spread to more than 10,000 acres.
The Hurst fire is located just north of San Fernando. It began burning on Tuesday at around 22:10 local time, growing to 850 acres, according to local officials. It has triggered evacuation orders in neighbouring Santa Clarita.
The Woodley fire broke out in Woodley Park at approximately 06:15 local time on Wednesday. The LA Fire Department (LAFD) says it has now been contained.
An Olivas fire erupted in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, and was burning across about 11 acres of land, though has also now been contained.
The Lidia fire broke out at around 14:00 on Wednesday in the mountainous Acton area north of Los Angeles and grew to cover almost 350 acres. As of 21:00, it had been 40% contained.
The Sunset fire broke out at around 18:00 in the Hollywood Hills, a residential neighbourhood overlooking the historic Hollywood area of the city. It currently covers around 50 acres and is 0% contained. A mandatory evacuation order is in place.
Many Hollywood stars including Ben Affleck, Paris Hilton, Adam Brody, Eugene Levy, Miles Teller Leighton Meester, Anna Faris, Billy Crystal, and many more have been forced to evacuate their mansions which have been destroyed by the fire.
At least 19 people have been k!lled after gunmen launched an attack on Chad’s presidential complex on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
An armed commando unit reportedly shot inside the presidential building around 7:45pm.
Abderaman Koulamallah, government spokesman and foreign minister, said the de@d include 18 of the assailants and one security agent.
“There were 18 de@d and six injured among the 24-strong commando unit that launched the assault, and we suffered one de@th and three injured, one of them seriously,” he said.
Koulamallah, who had a gun on his belt and was surrounded by soldiers, said “the situation is completely under control. The destabilisation attempt was put down”.
He said the attackers were suspected Boko Haram members but later said they were “probably not” terrorists.
He described them as drunken “Pieds Nickeles” — a reference to a French comic featuring hapless criminals.
Koulamallah said the armed assailants confronted four guards before entering the presidential complex, where they were “easily overpowered”, adding that the surviving attackers were “completely drugged”.
Chad is under military rule and faces regular attacks by Boko Haram, especially in the western Lake Chad region.
The country recently ended a military agreement with former colonial power France.
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The police in Ogun state have arrested a 27-year-old man identified as Afeez Adesina for allegedly decapitating his 80-year-old aunt, Aduke Alukete, at her home in the Ado Odo Ota area of the state on Friday, December 27.
The suspect's evil action was brought to light by one Aderamu Jelili Ademola, who reported to the police that Adesina entered the home of the 80-year-old victim and decapitated her with a knife.
He was arrested while attempting to flee the scene of the incident. The Divisional Police Officer of the area along with a team of detectives, visited the scene of the incident and evacuated the body of the victim to Ilaro General Hospital mortuary for an autopsy.
The suspect has been transferred to the State CID in Abeokuta for further investigation.
When interrogated, the unemployed suspect, said he k!lled his aunt because he believed her de@th would make him secure a job as soon as possible.
