Why Eating Catfish is Very Dangerous for Your Health - Medical Expert Makes Revelations

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A practitioner at the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, has warned the general public of the life-threatening repercussions of excessive consumption of catfish.  

Speaking in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, a medical practitioner, Dr Arikawe Adeolu, revealed that excessive consumption of catfish could increase the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases. 

 

According to Vanguard, the practitioner at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, who gave the warning, said that catfish contained omega-6 fatty acids, which could increase the level of inflammation in the body. 

 

He added that inflammation was the underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers and diabetes. He said that although catfish also contained omega-3 fatty acids, which had a lot of health benefits, the ratio of omega-6 was far greater than omega-3 fatty acids. 

 

While explaining further, Adeolu said that this made it necessary for the fish to be consumed in moderation to prevent health complications. “Catfish is rich in two fatty acids – omega-3 fatty acids and the omega-6 fatty acids. 

 

“The omega-3 fatty acids help reduce the concentration of bad cholesterol in the blood stream and increase the concentration of good cholesterol in the blood stream. 

“It also helps protect the heart and the cardiovascular system from any form of disease, prevents inflammation within the body and helps reduce the quantity or concentration of inflammatory substances in the body. 

“The underlining basis for most cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer disease and many other diseases that we know today, is chronic inflammation, which signifies a long standing inflammation in the body. 

“This is where the catfish controversy comes in. A lot of reports have advised against eating it and this is because although it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which have many health benefits, it contains more omega-6 fatty acids. 

“Omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory in the sense that they increase the level of inflammation within the body and make one more predisposed to any kind of disease. 

“When catfish features a lot in your diet, you consume more omega-6 fatty acids in your diet than the protective omega-3 fatty acids. 

“Therefore, you are more predisposed to diseases if you consume a lot of catfish. The optimal ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids is supposed to be four to one, but because the catfish is reared artificially and is fed with synthesized food, the ratio can be up to ten to one,’’ he said. 

 

Adeolu also said even though there were a lot of controversies surrounding the consumption of catfish, it still held some advantages over most fishes consumed today, adding that catfish was a good source of protein, rich in essential amino acids needed to build muscles, bones and different tissues in the body. 

 

He explained that catfish contained a moderate amount of calories per serving or per gram, hence, was an ideal choice for those watching their body weight.

 

According to him, catfish is rich in phosphorus and magnesium, which are essential micro-nutrients that play a significant role in a lot of biochemical processes in the body. 

 

“Catfish has a very low amount of mercury, which is very toxic to the human body and can, when consumed in large quantities, damage the nervous system,“ Adeolu said.

Panic as fire guts section of Oba Akiolu’s palace

..It’s a minor incident—NEMA
By Evelyn Usman & Monsur Olowoopejo

There was panic, yesterday, at the Iga Iduganran, Lagos Island palace of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, following a fire outbreak that affected a section of the structure. At press time, details of its cause were still scanty. But Vanguard gathered that it was caused by a faulty air conditioning unit at 1.30p.m. Information at Vanguard’s disposal has it that smoke was sighted billowing from the roof of a section of a storey building which served as the monarch’s apartment. An alarm, which alerted palace guards, was raised and efforts were made to prevent the fire from spreading to other sections. Everyone in the palace was reportedly conducted to safer places until the arrival of fire service men. Oba Akiolu The fire reportedly affected a section of the sitting room, destroying furniture and some of the monarch’s traditional regalia.

A resident, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told Vanguard: “All was going on smoothly as usual, when we noticed an unusual movements which indicated that all was not well. The men and women, who usually entertained visitors with songs at the palace rushed out. “Out of curiosity, some boys went towards the palace and raised the alarm that the place was on fire. Vehicles in the premises were driven out to safer places. “Traders around the area were also on standby to take their wares to safer places should the fire spread beyond the palace. Almost immediately, some fire service trucks arrived the premises. News later went round that the fire had been put out.” When Vanguard visited the palace, residents were sighted in groups giving different accounts on the possible cause of the inferno.

A close source to the palace, who expressed gratitude to God that the fire did not engulf the entire palace, said they were gripped with fear when the incident happened, adding that the incident distorted activities lined up for the day.

 Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, Fatai Owoseni, was at the palace to access the level of damage. At 6p.m., an unruffled Oba Akiolu was sighted driving out of his palace in his black SUV. Contacted, South-West spokesman for the National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, described the incident as a minor one. He said officials of the Federal and State Fire services brought the situation under control immediately they arrived the palace, adding “the fire was contained within a few minutes. There was no injury or casualty recorded.” Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/panic-fire-guts-section-oba-akiolus-palace/

Obaseki hosts workers to dinner, promises open door policy

By Simon Ebegbulem & Gabriel Enogholase
BENIN—GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has assured workers in the state of an open policy and sued for their trust and acceptance. The governor also said that his administration’s zero tolerance for waste in the civil service has boosted the state Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, by 500 per cent.

 The governor who hosted the two unions, the Nigeria Labour congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC, to a dinner party to felicitate with them on Workers Day celebration, said “Nothing good thrives in a community where there is no trust, you have given me your trust and I will not betray that trust. “Today marks a new dawn, I want to be able to look back and say while I was a governor, I never had an incident of strike. As long as you trust me, I will place every issue before you for dialogue.” Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki Obaseki assured the workers that the hosting of the Workers day Dinner will be on yearly basis.

The governor also used the platform to clear the air that his administration had not banned the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers from collecting dues and levies from its members in the state. He said that sequel to the ban of collection of taxes and levies by non government agents, the current administration had adopted electronic payment as a new means of revenue collection in the state. In their remarks, the Edo chairmen of the NLC and TUC, Emmanuel Ademokun and Marshall Orhue commended Obaseki for hosting the unions’ members to a dinner after participating in the May Day celebration The duo said that the dinner showed that the governor was worker’s friendly. They added that the labour unions working with the state government would build a stronger Edo State. He explained that the technology is being test- run and the union will start collecting levies from its members via electronic payment before the end of May. He commended the labour unions for the presentation of awards to outstanding personalities who he said had contributed immensely to the development of the state.

In their remarks, the Edo chairmen of the NLC and TUC, Emmanuel Ademokun and Marshall Orhue commended Obaseki for hosting the unions’ members to a dinner after participating in the May Day celebration earlier in the day. The duo said that the dinner showed that the governor was worker’s friendly. They added that the labour unions working with the state government would build a stronger Edo State.

Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com

Kogi woos World Bank, wants to become largest rice producer in North Central Region

The Kogi Government has appealed to the World Bank, through its FADAMA III AF intervention project, to facilitate the state’s plans to become the largest producer of rice in North Central Nigeria. Mr Kehinde Oloruntobe, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, made the appeal on Tuesday when he received the Mid-Term Review Mission Team of the World Bank/FGN on Fadama III Additional Financing (AF) Project in Lokoja. He said that the appeal became imperative in view of the enormous agricultural potential of the state, coupled with the myriad opportunities that were currently being wasted. Oloruntobe said that the intervention would also enable the state to attain its desired target of becoming the largest producer of rice in the North Central geopolitical zone, while addressing youth unemployment. “We have just completed some arrangements with a private investor who will be establishing a rice mill, capable of milling 50 tonnes of rice per day, at Omi in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. “The Federal Government has also pledged to set up another rice mill with the same capacity in Ibaji and so, we must upscale our rice cultivation to produce paddy rice to feed these mills,’’ he said. Oloruntobe appealed to the team to urgently consider the request, adding that the state government had already mobilised all the stakeholders to provide all the necessary logistics for the venture. “We need the intervention because the resources that are available to the state may not be enough to pursue the project but if we have intervention from the World Bank and other development partners, we would be able to actualise all our rice development plans,’’ he said. Earlier, Dr Adetunji Oredipe, the Task Team Leader, Fadama III AF, said that the mid-term review mission team was in the state to re-assess the intervention programme, with a view to finding pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing the programme. Besides, Oredipe said that Kogi had signed a subsidiary agreement to access a 20-million-U.S.-dollar facility but had thus far drawn only three million dollars for its intervention projects. He, however, said that a new window of opportunity to access the funds had opened with the extension of the programme by eight months for the benefit of the northeastern states which were hitherto ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency. He solicited the support of the Kogi Government for the success of the Fadama III AF in the state by waiving the new order compelling all the Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to operate a Single Treasury Account (TSA). He added that the practice would impede progress of the programme. Oredipe said the four-day mid-term review would enable the team to address issues regarding the perceptible successes or glitches of the FADAMA III AF programme in the state and identify specific areas that required modifications or outright overhaul. Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com

Dangote Sugar Refinery targets 1.5m tonnes sugar production

Dangote Sugar Plc says it is has set a target to produce 1.5 million tonnes of refined sugar from locally grown sugarcane in the next six years. Mr Abdullahi Sule, the company’s acting Managing Director made this known at the company’s fact behind the figures at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos on Tuesday. AGM : From left , Chairman, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote; Group Managing Director, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Mr. Graham Clark; and Deputy Group Managing Director, Engr. Abdulllahi Sule at the 9th Annual General Meeting , AGM, of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc in Lagos Sule said that the company was also projecting to produce 130 million litres of ethanol across all its sites. According to him, the company will also generate not less than 100,000 jobs under its master plan. Sule explained that the company remained a zero debt entity since it started operations, adding that N106 billion was required to fund the expansion project. “We are going to spend about N106 billion to expand its operation during the preview period of which 20 per cent of the fund will come from equity,’’ he said. Sule noted that 20 per cent of the fund would be raised through equity, adding that the board of directors would decide the direction of the equity raising programme. “Dangote Sugar remains a zero debt company. In the first three years of the project, we will spend about N106 billion and the board members have decided that 20 per cent would be raised through equity. “By the end of this year, we will be able to fund the N20 billion but it is taking us time to decide whether it is through extra-ordinary meeting or through loan. “The company is still in position to borrow and still pay dividends,’’ he said. Sule, however, assured that the company would continue to pay dividends. “We are confident that this ambitious goal is achievable and we will leave no stone unturned in seeing that it becomes a reality,” he said. Sule added that about N101 billion had been committed toward actualisation of the company’s Backward Integration Project (BIP) targets.
“To date, about N101 billion has been committed toward the actualisation of these projects on equipment purchase, land studies and survey, and sensitisation campaign for the local communities,” he said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the company for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2016 posted a turnover of N169.72 billion against N101.06 billion achieved in the comparative period of 2015. Profit after tax stood at N14.39 billion against N11.14 billion in 2015, while profit before tax rose to N19.61 billion in contrast with N16.16 billion in the previous year. Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/

How accounts linked to Ex-Adamawa Gov., Nyako got credited with N1.2bn – Witness

Wueng Agati, a witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 told Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja how about N1.2billion was credited into two accounts allegedly connected to a former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, who is facing trial for N29billion fraud. Agati, a banker with the Guaranty Trust Bank, GTB, who was led in evidence by counsel to the EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, gave the name of the accounts as Blue Ribbon and Babangida Inuwa. Gov. Nyako Nyako is being prosecuted along his son, Senator Abdul-Aziz Nyako, Abubakar Aliyu and Zulkifikk Abba on a 37-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office and money laundering. Five companies that allegedly served as conduit pipes for the illegal diversion of the funds-Blue Opal Limited, Sebore Farms & Extension Limited, Pagoda Fortunes Limited, Tower Assets Management Limited and Crust Energy Limited, were equally charged before the court as the 5th to 9th accused persons respectively. Narrating what he knew about the matter, Agati, who testified as the PW8, told the court how the EFCC wrote his bank in 2014, requesting for the account opening document, certificate of identification and statement of account of several accounts which included Blue Ribbon and Babangida Inuwa. “In 2014, the EFCC wrote to GTB, requesting for account opening and statement of accounts of Mainstream Energy Limited, Dantshoho Hotel Limited, Alkali Mahmoud, Tower Asset Management Limited, Dantshoho Petroleum Marketing Company Limited, Babangida Inuwa and Blue Ribbon. We generated the documents and forwarded them to the EFCC”, Agati said. The documents were presented and admitted in evidence as follow: account opening, statement of accounts and certificate of identification for Babangida Inuwa – Exhibit AC1; account opening, statement of accounts and certificate of identification for Dantshoho Hotel Limited – Exhibit AC2; account opening, statement of accounts and certificate of identification for Alkali Mahmoud – Exhibit AC3; account opening, statement of accounts and certificate of identification for Mainstream Energy Limited – Exhbit AC4; account opening, statement of accounts and certificate of identification for Blue Ribbon MultiLinks Limited – Exhibit AC5 and account opening, statement of accounts and certificate of identification for Tower Asset Management Limited – Exhibit AC6. The PW8 went on by giving a breakdown of how the over N1billion was credited into the accounts of Blue Ribbon and Babangida Inuwa. “Blue Ribbon account was first credited with N10million by CIFT FSDH; On December 17, 2012, N20million was paid into the same account by same CIFT FSDH; On December 28 2012, N40million was credited to Blue Ribbon by CIFT/FSDH; The account also got credited with N50million each on February 19, 2013, and March 12, 2013 by CIFT/FSDH. “On April 17, 2013 N14million was paid into the account (Blue Ribbon) in four tranches. The first tranche of N1million was marked cash deposit by (Blue Opal) by Jelilat Ibrahim. The second lodgment was also N1million, which was marked cash deposit (Blue Opal Nigeria Limited). The third lodgment was N10million and marked customer deposit cheque (Tower Asset Managing Limited/Blue Ribbon Multi links Limited), while the fourth lodgment of N2million was marked customer deposit cheque (Tower Asset management Limited/Blue Ribbson Muiltilinks Limited”, Agati stated. When asked to take a look at Exhibit AC1 and tell the court the transfer that was done from the account, Agati said, “On November 12, 2013, a sum of N1,015,740,000 (One billion, Fifteen Million, Seven Hundred and Forty Thousand Naira) was transferred from the account (Babangida Inuwa) to another bank.” Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com

A beer a day helps prevent stroke and heart disease, new study suggests

Moderate drinking is the key, the researchers found Credit: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg

• Henry Bodkin

13 November 2016 • 9:00pm

A pint of beer a day could help reduce the risk of having a stroke or developing cardiovascular disease, new research has found.
A study of 80,000 adults found the natural decline in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, in the body was slowed by a moderate intake of alcohol.

The results showed that one or two daily servings of alcohol for a man, or up to one for a woman, was associated with a slower HDL decline than either not drinking at all, or drinking too heavily.

 

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While the trend applied to both beer and spirits, the effect was most visible for drinkers of beer, the Pennsylvania State University study found.

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The research, which was conducted among Chinese adults, did not yield enough data on the effect of HDL decline from wine consumption to be able to draw conclusions.
Current UK Government advice recommends that both men and women should not drink more than 14 units of alcohol each week, the equivalent of six pints of average strength beer.
The previous guidelines, ditched in January this year, advised a limit of 21 units for men and 14 for women.

Presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association, the new research showed that moderate drinking arrested the decline in HDL as people get older more than twice as much than heavy drinking, which is defined as more than one daily serving of alcohol women and more than two for men.
The scientists said more studies were needed to determine whether the alcohol-HDL association applied to non-Chinese populations.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science