Advocates against malnutrition call for action to address stunting, wasting in children

 

The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), has called on the Niger State Government to place a priority on nutrition interventions to reduce the rising tide of stunting and wasting among children in the state.

The group made the call during advocacy visits to some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on Wednesday in Minna.

It said the rate of stunting in Niger is 37percent and very alarming, hence, measures should be taken by the State to stop the trend in the next three years.

In her address, the State Chairman, Committee on Food and Nutrition, Hajia Ramaru Umar said that presently, there were over 21,000 cases of children below 2 years in Mashegu and Mariga local government areas with stunting and wasting as a result of malnutrition.

“Acute stunting and wasting are the biggest challenges we have in Niger. They are alarming and we must fight to address them so the figures can drop as fast as possible.

The CS-SUNN also decried low priorities and low budget allocation given to issues of nutrition in the state while also calling for an increase and timely release of funds for programs.

“We need the timely release of allocated funds; establishment of Nutrition Information System; priority placement for nutrition services across all Primary Health Centers (PHCs)”.

It also commended the Government for the provision of boreholes at CMAM and SAM sites and strengthening collaboration for effective implementation of nutrition activities.

The team visited Commissioners for Agriculture and Rural Development, Zakari Jinkatoro, Water Resources and Dams Development Yusuf Suleiman, Education represented by the Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Balarabe and the Executive Director, Niger state Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Ibrahim Dangana.

The Commissioners at various times pledged commitments and assured the group of their readiness to help push for the timely release of funds to remedy the situation and achieve the desired results.

SIM card operator arrested in Computer village, Lagos

 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos Command, has arrested a 35-year-old man, (name withheld) for allegedly dealing in illegal foreign Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card business.

The NSCDC Lagos Commandant, Mr. Paul Ayeni, said that the suspect was arrested by the Joint Task Force of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and NSCDC, Lagos Command on March 3, around 5p.m. at Computer Village, Lagos

He was caught during a surveillance patrol of “Operation Clamp Down on illegal Dealers of SIM cards” in Lagos State without formal licence and official registration with NCC.

The foreign SIM cards recovered include 46 Lycamobile; nine O2; three Gifgaff; and one H2O SIM card.

According to Ayeni, the action contravened Section 31 of the NCC Act, 2003, and Telecommunication Subscribers Registration Regulations (TSRR) Act, 2011.

“The suspect will be charged to court soon once the investigation is concluded,” the commandant added.

The suspect, upon interrogation, confessed to the allegations of selling foreign SIM cards without proper registration and licencing from NCC since February 2020.

“I buy foreign SIM cards through different vendors.

“The cost prices range from N4,000 to N7,000 and each sells for N10,000 depending on the country like the United Kingdom and U.S.’’, the suspect said.

Thomas Tuchel names new position Kai Havertz will play in his team

 

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has named a new position Kai Havertz will feature importantly in his squad this season.

Tuchel also insisted that Havertz’s lack of playing time over the course of the last month has simply been down to his lack of fitness.

The former PSG manager, who has largely opted for a 3-5-2 formation since taking over from Frank Lampard last January, said the 21-year-old would play the number 9 or 10 role because he is very comfortable in high positions.

“Since I have arrived, the only thing that kept Kai Havertz from making a big impact is his injury, nothing else,” Chelsea’s official website quoted Tuchel as saying ahead of the Blues’ clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

“He is a unique player. It is not so clear where he needs to settle. Does he need to settle on one special position? Or is he kind of a hybrid player? Today, I would say he’s in between a nine and a 10, something in between.

“He is very comfortable in the box; he’s very comfortable in high positions, he’s very good at offensive headers, he has good timing to arrive in the box, good finishing, good composure in the box, around the box, and very comfortable in high positions so between nine and 10.”

lose weight : Eat these 5 foods instead of dinner, you will know how to lose fat and lose weight

 

There are many ways to lose weight, including exercise and fasting are the most effective. Because the formula that helps you lose weight fast is the number of calories you put in less than the calories you burn. Per day, but do not skip meals to lose weight quickly, because it can affect health. Such as stomach and intestinal pain, so you should eat less or eat instead of dinner, which helps. Weight loss and good health:

1 Eat cucumber juice

Cucumber is a vegetable that is high in vitamin C and low in calories because it contains a lot of water that the body needs and helps. You can drink a glass of cucumber juice or eat two cucumbers instead of dinner.

2 Eat papaya

Papaya fruit is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and especially fiber. Because of this, papaya is a food. Which is good to eat instead of dinner because fiber helps you defecate and vitamins A, C helps. The meat is clean too

3 Eat bananas

Eating 2 bananas instead of dinner helps you lose weight faster because bananas can speed up the fat burning system. Eat a banana before bed and help you burn calories while you sleep

4 Tomatoes

No different from cucumbers, tomatoes are high in vitamin C and high in water, which helps to lose weight. Effective. On the other hand, tomatoes also help keep skin clean and shiny

5 broccoli sprouts

Blue cauliflower is not only delicious but also low in calories but high in fiber which is excellent. For those who want to fast, lose weight, eat instead of dinner

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Reps want more safety at recreational parks

 

The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to increase safety standards at recreational centers in the FCT.

The resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Kabir Idris on Wednesday during plenary.

Idris, in his motion, noted that such safety measures will prevent preventable deaths such as the one that claimed the life of 10 years old, Master Khalifah Suleiman at an amusement park in the FCT.

According to Idris, Suleiman died due to non-compliance with safety measures by the operators of the park.

He disclosed that “Suleiman’s death could have been avoidable if the instructors had ensured that he wore a protective helmet before getting on the Go-Karting with the seat belt fastened.”

Reacting to the motion, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila expressed sadness at the tragic death of the young man.

The motion was taken with an amendment to extend the scope of the safety standards to all government establishments.

BIAFRA : Leader can even be called upon to come, rule again after losing election – Jonathan

 

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has given reason a politician could be called to come back to lead the people after losing an election.

Recall that Jonathan lost his second term bid to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

According to the former Nigerian leader, the way leaders are perceived while in office can play a major role in their political career.

Jonathan stated this on Wednesday when he met the representatives of political parties from The Gambia at the closing of a two-day consultative retreat for political parties.

He charged African leaders to always pay attention to the way the majority of perceive them and their policies while in office.

He said for this reason, even after they lose elections, they can be called back to rule again by popular demand.

“Whatever a leader is doing, he needs to understand the fact that the perception of his policies and decisions would be a critical factor to be considered because he is there for the people,” Dr. Jonathan said.

“A leader can be doing all the right things to be done for nation-building, but if the perception among the people does not match what he is doing, then he can never go very far in politics

“But when a leader is doing his best for his people and the perception is right, he might even lose an election due to misunderstanding, but when the perception is right, he can even be called upon to come and rule again .”

Reggae legend, U-Roy is dead

 Ewart Beckford, Jamaican reggae legend, popularly known, as U-Roy, is dead.

Marcia Smikle, his partner, confirmed this death to The Gleaner, Jamaican news website

“He died at 11:10 last night at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) after undergoing kidney surgery.”

Smikle disclosed that U-Roy had been receiving treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and also suffered with kidney problems.

“He had diabetes and hypertension, but those were under control because we made sure he took his medication. But he also had a kidney problem and was being treated at Andrews [Hospital], and then they told us to take him to UWI for surgery because the kidney had messed up the bladder, and he was bleeding.”

She, however, added that a dialysis for the kidney was recommended but the Reggae legend refused to do that before he died.

Dancehall star, Shaggy reacting to his death described U-Roy as a true legend.

On his Instagram page, he wrote, “Today we lost one of our heroes! A true legend in this game of dancehall/ Reggae.

“With such greats as Colonel Josey Wales and Charlie Chaplin, pioneers in this game with a catalogue of amazing recordings U Roy was a master at his craft. Rest Well daddy Roy!”

U-Roy in 2004 was among the artists to feature on Toots and the Maytals’ Grammy-winning all-star album True Love.

He was also awarded the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government for his contribution to music in 2007.