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Another Support For Atiku

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The presidential candidate of National Interest Party(NIP), and chairman of the party, Mrs Eunice Atuejide has dropped her ambition of contesting fot the coverted office in the 2019 presidential polls due for Saturday, February 23. ln the same vein,she has declared full support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for President. According to a statement she released in that regard, Mrs. Atuejide explained that at the time she set out on this journey in 2016, she promised to always put Nigeria first, adding that in doing this, she invested so much into bringing together all the alternative candidates, pointing out that when that failed, she invested even more into her race for the Presidency “When I set out on this journey in 2016, I promised myself one thing – to always put Nigeria first! “I invested so much into bringing together all the alternative candidates and when that failed, I invested even more into my race for the Presidency. ...
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How to build a bigger chest

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Effects of smoking they would shock you

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Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke that causes smokers to continue to smoke. Addicted smokers need enough nicotine over a day to ‘feel normal’ – to satisfy cravings or control their mood. How much nicotine a smoker needs determines how much smoke they are likely to inhale, no matter what type of cigarette they smoke. Along with nicotine, smokers inhale about 7,000 other chemicals in cigarette smoke. Many of these chemicals come from burning tobacco leaf. Some of these compounds are chemically active and trigger profound and damaging changes in the body. Tobacco smoke contains over 60 known cancer-causing chemicals. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, causing many diseases and reducing health in general. Dangerous chemicals in tobacco smoke The most damaging components of tobacco smoke are: Tar – this is the collective term for the various particles suspended in tobacco smoke. The particles contain chemicals, including several cancer-causing substances (c...
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What to do in an Asthma emergency situation

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Asthma emergency If you, or someone near you is having difficulty breathing, this may be an asthma emergency. Call an Ambulance on 000. Commence  Asthma First Aid  and continue until emergency services arrive. 1 in 10 Australian people have asthma, across all ages. Any person with asthma can have a flare-up of asthma symptoms at any time. Having good control of your asthma means this is less likely to happen, but it can still happen. An asthma flare-up is a worsening of asthma symptoms. A sudden or severe flare-up is often called an asthma attack. How do I know if I’m having an asthma flare-up or attack? You are having an asthma flare-up or attack if your asthma symptoms are getting worse and they do not go away when you use your blue/grey reliever or they return within minutes to hours. An asthma flare-up or attack may develop very rapidly over a few minutes, or it may take a few hours or even days to happen. An asthma flare-up or attack may be mild, moderate...
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EFCC, ICPC, others bungle crime cases – CJN

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By Emma Nnadozie & Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has revealed why anti-graft agencies in the country often fail to successfully prosecute high profile criminal cases. According to the CJN, aside the fact that the agencies conduct shoddy investigations before rushing accused persons to court, in some cases, “up to 200-count charges are brought before the court”, a procedure which he said “makes mockery of the constitution and the laws”. Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed , EFCC Chairman Lamorde and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed , EFCC Chairman Lamorde and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. Justice Mohammed, who disclosed this when a delegation from the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum, NEFF, paid him a courtesy visit weekend, insisted that problems associated with ad...
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Traditional ways of burning calories

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A common belief these days is that the key to a healthy lifestyle is a vigorous training regime, involving many different types of sport and exercise. While this certainly has its benefits, gentler approaches that aid both physical and mental wellbeing have stood the tests of time over hundreds and even thousands of years. Walking Walking is free, part of everyday life, ideal for all ages and is an easy way to burn up calories. Regular walking can help you to lose weight and reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and some cancers. You can achieve all of this with little more than a comfortable pair of shoes that give your feet enough support and some loose-fitting clothing. Remember to walk a little faster than usual so that you are slightly out of breath but able to carry on a conversation. Gradually increasing the amount you walk to around 10,000 steps isn't as difficult as it might seem - at a moderate pace, most people cover around 1,000 st...
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Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. Most cases occur in women over the age of 50. If you notice any lump or change to your normal breast then you should see a doctor promptly. If breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance of a cure. In general, the more advanced the cancer (the more it has grown and spread), the less chance that treatment will be curative. However, treatment can often slow the progress of the cancer. The breasts Breast tissue is attached to muscle on the chest wall. A tail of breast tissue extends up into the armpit. The breasts contain: Many lobules which are made up of glandular tissue. They make milk after pregnancy. Ducts. These are channels which take milk from the lobules to the nipple. Fatty tissue and supporting connective tissue. Blood vessels, lymph channels and nerves (like all other areas of the body). Many women find that their breasts become more lumpy and tender before periods. Breasts ...
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