Azeez Ijaduade : Official incidentally shot Nollywood entertainer, Azeez Ijaduade — Police

 

Contrary to a report that the Nollywood actor and director, Azeez Ijaduade, was shot in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, the state police command said the victim was hit by a shot that was mistakenly discharged by a police officer on Sunday.

Recall that the news of Ijaduade being shot by a trigger-happy policeman was disclosed by his colleague, Abiodun Adebanjo, via his Instagram handle, @iamabiodunadebanjo, on Sunday.

The actor wrote, “Please we need help in Iperu. My director, Azeez Ijaduade, @kingzeez1, was shot by Nigerian police personnel.

“He is presently at Babcock University Teaching Hospital. “Anybody with the contacts of the Police IG or Commissioner should reach out.” 

However, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said in an exclusive chat with  Online, Sunday morning, that one of its officers attached to the executives of Bramajaj Company Limited, Ogere Remo, “accidentally discharged a shot from his rifle” during the end-of-year party of the company at a hotel in Iperu.

Meanwhile, Ijaduade, his crew members, and other actors were said to be having a movie shoot at the same hotel when the shot hit the Nollywood actor’s neck. 

Police further disclosed that the actor had been rushed to the hospital, where he was said to be currently responding to treatment.

“The victim is currently in a stable condition,” Odutola said.

Popular Holiday Drinks, Ranked from Best to Worst for Your Health

 

With the holiday season in full swing, beverages from warm and fragrant drinks to festive cocktails become a staple in every home, bringing a sense of comfort and cheer. From the traditional eggnog to the trendy peppermint mocha, these drinks are often associated with gatherings and shared moments of joy.

However, while these beverages may be tasty and evoke warm memories, their nutritional value can vary significantly. Some holiday drinks are packed with nutrients and offer health benefits, while others are laden with sugar and unhealthy fats.

Here are the best and worst holiday drinks for you, ranked from best to worst, so you can make an informed decision that can balance indulgence with health.

1. Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea is a refreshing and naturally calorie-free beverage that's made up of the peppermint herb. Peppermint's roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, where it was used to treat digestive problems.1 It's believed that the potential health benefits of peppermint are related to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, among other things.21 Today, peppermint is not only used to address digestive issues but also headaches, the common cold, and sinus infections.1

Available in tea bags or loose leaves, peppermint tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. Peppermint tea's cool and minty flavor is a refreshing palate cleanser, offering a delightful contrast to the heavy savory dishes and sweet baked goods that characterize the season.

2. Ginger Tea

Ginger tea, with its invigorating aroma and warm spicy flavor, is a great option for those seeking a calorie-free holiday beverage. Ginger tea is made from ginger root, the rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant.

Ginger has been used in traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Indian medicine since the 1500s.3 Ginger root is used to treat common conditions like nausea, vomiting, colds, and headaches. Plant compounds in ginger possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties that are being studied for their potential benefits in various health conditions.4

Ginger tea can be conveniently enjoyed from tea bags or loose leaves. However, you can make ginger tea from fresh ginger. To do this, simply peel and thinly slice a small piece of ginger root. Add the sliced ginger to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on your desired strength. Strain the tea and enjoy with an optional squeeze of fresh lemon.

3. Sugar-Free Hot Apple Cider

Sugar-free hot apple cider can be a healthy addition to your holiday drink list if prefer a low-calorie sweet beverage. It contains no added sugar and just 10 calories per serving. Sugar-free hot apple cider is packed with 61 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, meeting 68% of the recommended daily value.5 Vitamin C is a vital nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including collagen synthesis, antioxidant defense, and immune system support.6

You can easily find sugar-free apple cider drink mix packets to mix with hot water or make your own homemade version with only natural sugars. To do so, combine no-sugar-added apple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel slices in a saucepan, simmer until warm and fragrant, and strain into mugs.

Prefer cold apple cider without spices? Sparkling apple cider is a non-alcoholic and low-calorie alternative compared to other drinks on this list. At 139 calories per 8-ounce serving, sparkling apple cider contains no added sugar in some varieties.7

4. Mulled Wine

A classic holiday beverage, mulled wine blends the richness of wine with the cozy warm flavors of the season. There is some evidence that moderate wine consumption, particularly as part of a balanced nutritious diet, can increase longevity and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.8 However, this is not a justification to begin drinking wine if you choose not to. Wine in particular is lower in calories than some other beverages on this list, at about 123 calories in a 5-ounce (oz) serving.9

For those who enjoy a glass of wine, mulled wine offers the beneficial plant compounds found in wine and spices. To make mulled wine at home, combine wine with warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, add orange slices and a touch of sweetener, simmer for 20-30 minutes and strain into mugs.

5. Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate can be considered a moderate choice among holiday beverages. While it offers comforting warmth and a delightful flavor, its nutritional value and potential health effects vary depending on the ingredients and preparation methods.

On the positive side, hot chocolate can be a source of antioxidants and nutrients, particularly when made with dark chocolate and milk. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that may help protect cells from damage. Milk provides calcium, vitamin D, and protein, which are essential nutrients for bone health and overall well-being.

However, hot chocolate can also be high in sugar and calories, especially when prepared with sweetened chocolate blends and added toppings like whipped cream and marshmallows. For healthier hot chocolate, make it with unsweetened cocoa powder with a high cocoa content. Use low-fat or skim milk or unflavored plant-based milk, a little sweetener, and limit or avoid sugary toppings. You can also add optional ingredients like vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, or chili powder.

6. Eggnog

A classic holiday drink, eggnog is made with milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and spices. Sometimes alcohol like rum or brandy is added for a little kick. This combination provides a rich source of fats and carbohydrates, contributing to a high calorie and sugar content.

A 1-cup serving of eggnog provides 224 calories, 11 grams (g) of fat, and 20 g of sugar, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).10 However, the calorie content in homemade eggnog recipes varies from about 300 to 400 calories, and some can be almost double that with ingredients like caramel syrup.

To lighten up eggnog, replace whole milk with low-fat or skim milk or lower calorie plant-based milk. Omit the heavy cream or use fat-free half-and-half. Reduce the amount of sugar or use no-calorie sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit extract.

7. Coffee Shop Holiday Drinks

While holiday drinks from coffee shops like Starbucks and Dutch Bros offer enticing flavors and festive cheer, these beverages can be a calorie and sugar bomb if not carefully customized and consumed in moderation.

For instance, Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha contains anywhere from 240 to 540 calories, depending on the beverage size. The venti size packs 68 g of sugar, about 16 teaspoons. Dutch Brothers' Snow Cap Freeze contains a whopping 530 to 930 calories and 75 to 131 g of sugar. For reference, it's recommended to limit daily added sugar intake to 25-36 g.11

To make coffee shop holiday drinks healthier, firstly opt for smaller sizes. Ask for one pump of syrup (as opposed to the standard 3 to 4) and choose non-fat or lower-fat milk alternatives.  Avoid whipped cream, sprinkles, and other sugary toppings that add extra calories and sugar.

Nigerian govt orders quick withdrawal of troops from Niger Delta people land

 

The Nigerian government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of troops from communities in the Niger Delta region, amid allegations of a heavy-handed military response to renewed attacks on oil and gas installations in the area.

A new group called the Niger Delta Avengers has declared war on the installations, vowing to ground Nigeria’s oil production.

The group, which says it wants a sovereign state of the Niger Delta, has attacked several facilities in recent weeks, cutting oil and gas production and forcing oil companies to shut some export terminals.

Residents of the area have however complained of harassment and indiscriminate arrests by soldiers hunting the militants.

The government said it was withdrawing troops immediately. Soldiers will continue to patrol the waterways.

The decision was taken at a meeting between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, governors from states in the Niger Delta region, some ministers and service chiefs.

The minister of state for petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, had on Monday announced that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed a two-week cessation of military offensive in the Niger Delta region, to enable the government dialogue with the militants.

Speaking to journalists after Tuesday’s meeting, Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, said, “We have also agreed that there is a need to distill military operations directly in communities, but the military need to actually remain on our waterways to ensure that we adequately man the waterways itself while we engage the communities and that engagement process is starting any moment from now”.

Mr. Okowa said during the meeting they received briefings on the current state of things and agreed that a synergy, especially in a form of intelligence sharing, between the Federal Government and the States would help in tackling the problem.

“We have taken a lot of decisions which will help us mitigate what is going on currently in the states particularly Bayelsa and Delta.

“One of such is that there is a need for us to share intelligence which is very important and for us to be proactive, working together with the various stakeholders in the states to achieve a better result
going forward,” he said.

He said the decision of withdrawing the troops took was to begin immediately.

Others at the meeting include the governors of Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Ondo and Rivers State. The deputy governor of Cross River State also attended the meeting.

All service chiefs, ministers of Niger Delta, Petroleum (state) and Defence were also in attendance.

The Edo state governor, Mr. Oshiomhole, told journalists that Nigeria was not at war as the government was ready to address the conflict.

“If we have conflicts, we will talk through those conflicts. There are laws that have to be enforced. I think that in all of these the whole idea is to find peace that is functional, that creates an environment for very decent Nigerians to live their lives,” he said.

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Off spring of Imprisoned Narges Mohammadi Acknowledge Her Nobel Harmony Prize

 

At the ceremony in Oslo, the Iranian activist’s twins also read a speech from their mother calling for a “globalization of peace and human rights.”

Iran’s most prominent human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, was supposed to be handed the Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo on Sunday.

But, locked inside Evin Prison in Iran, Ms. Mohammadi, 51, was unable to attend and her 17-year-old twin children, Kiana Rahmani and Ali Rahmani, instead accepted medal and diploma on her behalf and read out a speech she had prepared.

“I write this message from behind the tall and cold walls of a prison,” she said in her speech, making a plea for a “globalization of peace and human rights” in a world where authoritarian governments continue to commit abuses against their people.

Ms. Mohammadi’s children have not seen their mother since 2015, when they fled Iran for France, and they have been unable to speak with her for two years, after Iranian prison authorities banned her from phone contact with them, according to PEN America, a free-speech group.

 n the speech, which was greeted with a standing ovation, Ms. Mohammadi described the undemocratic ways of the Islamic republic, its oppressive rules mandating the hijab for women, and the women-led uprisings that shook the country last year.

She warned that human rights violations perpetrated by authoritarian governments had broader consequences, including migration, unrest and growing terrorist threats.

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“In the globalized world, either human rights will become respected internationally, or human rights violations will continue to spread across state borders,” she said.

A portrait of Ms. Mohammadi hung on the wall of Oslo’s city hall during the ceremony, which included performances by Iranian musicians.

In her speech, the Iranian human rights activist also talked of the “soul-crushing suffering resulting from the lack of freedom, equality, and democracy” in her country, perpetrated by a “despotic religious government.”

 

“Tyranny turns life into death, blessing into lament, and comfort into torment,” she said.

Iran’s authoritarian government has long tried to silence and punish Ms. Mohammadi for her activism and she is currently serving a long prison sentence for “spreading anti-state propaganda.”

On Saturday, Ms. Mohammadi’s family announced that she had begun a hunger strike to protest the violation of human rights in Iran and the treatment of the Baha’i religious minority there. She has previously suffered severe health problems in prison, including a heart attack.

 

Last month, she held another hunger strike to protest the refusal of prison authorities to take her to a hospital for treatment for two blocked coronary arteries when she refused to to wear the mandatory hijab to go there.

Despite her detention, she has remained a powerful voice promoting human rights in Iran and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and promoting freedom and human rights.

 

As major protests rocked Iran last year after a young woman, Mahsa Amini, died in the custody of the country’s morality police after being accused of failing to wear a hijab properly, Ms. Mohammadi organized demonstrations inside the prison.

Omid Memarian, an Iranian journalist and human rights activist who was in Oslo on Sunday, said that Ms. Mohammadi’s struggle highlighted on the juxtaposition between “a government’s cruelty” and “the unwavering resilience of activists.”

Her absence from Oslo, he added in a message, “casts a glaring spotlight on the Iranian government’s disregard for human rights.”

PEN America had previously written an open letter to ask the Iranian government to free Ms. Mohammadi in time for her to attend the Nobel ceremony.

“The government of Iran prefers the humiliating spectacle of the world honoring her in absentia to the risk of allowing her to speak her mind,” Suzanne Nossel, the head of PEN America, who attended the Nobel ceremony on Sunday, said in a statement.

 

Ms. Rahmani said that being able to deliver the speech at the ceremony gave her a feeling of connection with her mother.

“Her own words in my hands,” she said in an interview with the Nobel Peace Center on Saturday. “It is really nice to finally have something of my mother.”

In a letter written after receiving the prize, which her daughter also read out at the time, Ms. Mohammadi talked about her life and activism. As a 9-year-old, she said, she heard her mother mourn after her niece was executed; at 19, she was jailed for wearing an orange coat.

“From our very childhood we are exposed to the domination, blatant and hidden violence, tyranny, and discrimination,” she said.

The Nobel announcement in October was broadcast by Iranian state television in the women’s ward at Evin Prison, she said, and her cellmates chanted one of the slogans of the nationwide protests that erupted last year: “Woman, Life, Freedom!”

 

She said the award marked a turning point in empowering protest and social movements worldwide as forces for change.

“Victory is not easy,” Ms. Mohammadi said. “But it is certain.”

 

FBI Reports Demise Of Lee Andrew Edwards Associated With White Heroin Dealing Organization Connected To Tinubu In U.S.

The Government Department of Examination (FBI) has told a bureaucratic court in the US that a previous Chicago mobster with binds to President Bola Tinubu has kicked the bucket.

As per the People groups Journal, the FBI expressed this on Wednesday as a component of its most recent update in a continuous Opportunity of Data claim before the U.S. Locale Court for the Area of Columbia in Washington, D.C.

"Considering getting data that seems to affirm Mr Edwards' passing, DEA has started its quest for responsive records relating to him," the U.S. specialists said in a court recording located by People groups Periodical.

As indicated by the report, authorities didn't reveal when and how Mr Edwards passed on.

On September 15, 2008, SaharaReporters revealed that realities had arisen that Tinubu - a previous Lagos lead representative - could have been engaged with a white heroin dealing network which worked in Chicago and a few pieces of Indiana and driven by one Adegboyega Mueez Akande somewhere in the range of 1988 and 1993.

The wellspring of the white courageous woman was distinguished as Mr. Edwards, who was imprisoned for endeavoring to kill a government specialist while the specialist was executing a court order on him.

As per the Confirmed Grumbling for relinquishment on the off chance that No. 93 C 4483 got by SaharaReporters, which was documented on July 26, 1993 preceding the Hon. Judge Nordberg of the U.S. Locale Court for the Northern Area of Illinois, the U.S. Government asked the Court to arrange the relinquishment of assets in accounts Nos. 263226700 held by First Legacy Bank for the sake of Bola Tinubu, assets in accounts 39483134, 39483396, 4650279566, 00400220, 39936404 and 39936383 held by Citibank N.A for the sake of Bola Tinubu and assets in accounts 52050-89451952,52050-89451952, 52050-89451953 held by Citibank for the sake of Bola Tinubu on the grounds that there was reasonable justification to accept that the assets in Tinubu's ledgers addressed continues of opiates dealing or were monies associated with monetary exchanges in infringement of 18 U.S.C, areas 1956 and 1957 and consequently, was forfeitable to the U.S. Government.

Nonetheless, in an implicit safeguard of the responsibility for reserves, Tinubu asserted in Court that the assets had a place with himself, his better half, K.O. Tinubu and his proxy mother, Alhaja Mogaji (presently expired) and justified that they had elite right, title and interest to the assets.

In a testimony committed to by Kevin Greenery, a Specialist with the U.S. Inner Income Administration, criminal examination division on the side of the confirmed protest for relinquishment of Tinubu's monies held in different ledgers, the specialist gave a striking record of how he presumed that the assets were continues of opiates exchange disregarding the U.S regulation.

Mr. Greenery asserted that previously and during 1988; the public authority became engaged with the examination of a white heroin dealing network working in Chicago, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana. The examination revealed that an individual known as Lee Andrew Edwards was a wellspring of white heroin.

The public authority sources gave data about Lee Andrew Edwards including the personality of a phone number which was enacted in an electronic pager. The pager, as per him, was to be called to submit a request for white heroin.

As per Mr. Greenery, the pager was bought into by one Adegboyega Mueez Akande who around then was an occupant of Chicago.

Mr. Greenery further affirmed that during February 1988, an individual named Abiodun Agbele showed up in the U.S. from Nigeria and during an examination by the public authority, Agbele unveiled that Akande was his uncle who gave him a loft in Hammond, Indiana.

As per Agbele, Mr. Akande got back to Nigeria in1990; be that as it may, before he left, he educated Agbele to act as a wellspring of white heroin for Mr. Lee Andrew Edwards because of which Agbele sold white heroin for Lee Andrew Edwards on various events.

Following a hint, Agbele offered one ounce of white heroin to a policing covert on November 28, 1990 for $7,000 and was thusly captured. After his capture, Agbele consented to help out the policing in regards to the white heroin circulation and organization of Akande.

As per Agbele, Akande controlled the activity of white heroin from Nigeria related to others in Nigeria and the U.S.

Another person who worked with Akande as indicated by the affirmation was recognized as Bola Tinubu who later turned into the legislative leader of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and is as of now Nigeria's Leader.

Nigerians Call For Capture Of Two Cops Found On Camera Battling Openly

 

They portrayed the public lead of the staff as improper and specialists should train them.

Nigerians have required the capture and discipline of two police officers who battled freely as displayed in a viral video on a few virtual entertainment stages.

They portrayed the public direct of the faculty as indecent and specialists should teach them.

In a video share on X previously Twitter by one @ChuksEricE shows two youthful cops emerging from watch vehicle and connected with each other in fisticuff.

In spite of the fact that SaharaReporters couldn't quickly learn where and when the occurrence occurred, another cop in a similar vehicle was seen assisting with isolating the two warriors.

Following couple of moments, the police officer who showed up as a senior among them had the option to isolate them and they returned into their white Toyota Camry watch vehicle.

@ChuksEricE basically wrote in connection to the 53 seconds video, "Two Nigeria Cops Battling One another."

https://twitter.com/ChuksEricE/status/1730171751139541047?t=199CQ0jCHlAlt7a4eDAOqg&s=19

Notwithstanding, responding to the occurrence, Nigerians on X required their capture and discipline for freely shaming the police force.

@EfeMartins72 stated: "@Princemoye1 come and see your kindred confidants at arm ooo..."

https://twitter.com/EfeMartins72/status/1730186347640463495?t=I1wNxOfjcys08piNxS_mtQ&s=19

For @JOSHWAEVIANO, he pondered the two contenders ought to remain at the back after the battling.

"What's more, they permitted them 2 to sit at the secondary lounge?"

https://twitter.com/JOSHWAEVIANO/status/1730179528234828056?t=37jYId0p5SFakMZ4MY1RwQ&s=19

@MikkyN1c required the capture. He expressed, "Take them to watch room."
https://twitter.com/MikkyN1c/status/1730185922820382980?t=6ao4zr4iFBJbavBMW1bJbg&s=19

@JohnNdu50029178 composed:
"Customary resident ought to capture them the manner in which they capture us,I can't help thinking about why he no gree share the pay off they blackmail from standard man in road."

https://twitter.com/JohnNdu50029178/status/1730182374871142594?t=hNRk-0qYO_NgjKMOxmyHSA&s=19

@Forever46017977 expressed: "In the police, junior officials don't regard senior officials. On the off chance that you go to the military quarters them no conceived junior official well to talk while his boss is talking.

"DPO will provide them request to deliver somebody the lesser officials will decline.

"No partition of force in the police."

https://twitter.com/Forever46017977/status/1730183078436356558?t=1Vifz_zvTYD8z4L13PIOCg&s=19

Nigerian Police March 15 Suspects Captured In Imo Timberland, Recuperate Biafran Cash, Different Things

 

While marching the suspects, the Magistrate of Police in the state, Aboki Danjuma guaranteed individuals of the state and those in diaspora wishing to get back for the yuletide festivity of their most extreme wellbeing and security during and after the Christmas seasons.

The Nigeria Police Power, Imo State order said on Thursday that its agents captured 15 thought psychological oppressors captured from a woodland in the Ngor Okpala Neighborhood Government Region of the state.

Aside from the capture of the suspects, the police recuperated one AK-47 rifle stacked with 21 rounds of live ammo, charms, one slice to-measure twofold barrel short weapon, four privately made short firearm, three rounds of live ammo, weeds thought to be marijuana sativa, thought hard medication substance, one state army cover Shirt and one Ad libbed Hazardous Gadget IEDs from the suspects.

Different recuperations were; one Guinea fowl with obsession things on it, one POS gadget utilized in blackmailing cash from their expected casualties, and different categories of Biafran money were recuperated.

    While marching the suspects, the Magistrate of Police in the state, Aboki Danjuma guaranteed individuals of the state and those in diaspora wishing to get back for the yuletide festivity of their most extreme wellbeing and security during and after the Christmas seasons.

     The CP said that the capture of the 15 suspects was spin-off of a supported development to the admissions made by a famous IPOB/ESN suspect captured a couple of days back by agents of the Order's Enemy of Grabbing Crew.

He said "The chivalrous agents drove by CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa strategically moved into the safe-houses of the thought fear monger at Obiangwu and Logara Woods in Ngor-Okpala LGA of Imo State, gave the gangsters an unexpected assault, and constrained them to give up.

"On looking through the suspects and their safe-house, one AK-47 rifle stacked with 21 rounds of live ammo, charms, one slice to-estimate twofold barrel short firearm, four privately made short weapon, three rounds of live ammo, weeds thought to be pot sativa, thought hard medication substance, one volunteer army disguise Shirt, one Ad libbed Unstable Gadget IEDs, one Guinea fowl with obsession things on it, One POS Gadget utilized in coercing cash from their likely casualties, and different divisions of Biafra money were recuperated.

"The suspects will be summoned in endless supply of a far reaching examination.

"The Chief of Police, Imo State Order guaranteed the great individuals of Imo Condition of the Order's unalloyed assurance in guaranteeing that the whole length and broadness of the State is sufficiently shielded and liberated from all types of rough wrongdoings. He allured on them to help the Police and other sister security organizations with ideal and noteworthy data that will aid campaign wrongdoing and culpability in the State. For crisis and trouble calls the order can be reached through by means of 08034773600 or 08098880197."