OBAFEMI MARTINS AS WORLD'S 35TH FASTEST FOOTBALLER

Martins' World's 35th Fastest Footballer
 

Super Eagles and Levante striker, Obafemi Martins has been named one of the fastest footballers in the world. Martins, whose speed and quick reaction have made him an instant hero at his new Spanish La Liga club,Levante was named alongside Russia-based compatriots Victor Obinna and Ahmed Musa in a Bleacher Report on the World Football’s 50 Fastest Players.

The list was drawn from a combination of sprinting ability, acceleration and speed with the ball by the players named in the survey. Martins was listed in 35th position, one place ahead of Lokomotiv Moscow forward, Victor Obinna while CSKA Moscow speedster, Ahmed Musa was listed in the 38th position.

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott was first with Dutchman Arjen Robben and Aaron Lennon coming 8th and 9th respectively.Meanwhile Martins believes his decision to join the La Liga club was the right one after a tough spell at Rubin Kazan.Since his transfer, the powerful Nigerian has netted two goals in three league games, including scoring the winner against Real Sociedad on his debut.

The former Newcastle man attracted interest from several clubs in the last transfer window. But Martins was drawn to Levante after seeing Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo outsprinted by defender Sergio Ballesteros. “In a match against Real Madrid, I was amazed to see Cristiano Ronaldo beaten in a sprint by an old man,” Martins told Marca. “I asked myself who is he, and how could he run that fast? It turned out it was Ballesteros, who I know well now and is an incredible player to still be playing. “I was attracted to Levante because of their ambition. I’m the first to admit that things didn’t go well for me at Rubin Kazan, but I think I have made the right choice in coming here.” 

SOURCE:Complete Sports

SUCCESSFULLY STAYING SAFE IN THE FLOODS: FLOOD SAFETY TIPS

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Hundreds of communities across several states are currently grappling with the devastating effects of flooding caused by heavy rains and water released from some dams in the country and Cameroun.

In the last two weeks or so, over 20 states including Adamawa, Sokoto, Kano, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Taraba, Niger, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Delta, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and Bayelsa have experienced unprecedented floods. Since the floods began in early July, NEMA has reported over 140 deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced.

The floods in addition, have resulted in massive destruction of property, farmlands and infrastructure. Major highways and oil and gas facilities have also been affected.

Should you have compelling reason to be in any of the flooded areas, the below safety tips will help;

• Do not walk through flowing water

• Do not drive through a flooded area

• Stay away from power lines and electrical wires

• If your home is flooded, turn off your electricity when you return home

• Watch for animals, especially snakes
•  Look before you step

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 FLOOD SAFETY TIPS: THE DETAILS

Do Not Walk Through Flowing Water Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Most occur during flash floods. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. Use a pole or stick to make sure that the ground is still there before you go through an area where the water is not flowing.  

Do Not Drive Through a Flooded Area Most people drown in their cars than anywhere else. Don't drive around road barriers; the road or bridge may be washed out.  

Stay Away From Power Lines and Electrical Wires Electrocution is also a major killer in floods. Electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to the appropriate authority.  

Turn Off Your Electricity When You Return Home Some appliances, such as television sets, can shock you even after they have been unplugged. Don't use appliances or motors that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned, and dried.  

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Watch for Animals, Especially Snakes Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours. Use a pole or stick to poke and turn items over and scare away small animals. 

Look Before You Step After a flood, the ground and floors are covered with debris including broken bottles and nails. Floors and stairs that have been covered with mud can be very slippery.  

Clean Everything That Get Wet Floodwaters have picked up sewage and chemicals from roads, farms, factories, and storage buildings. Spoiled food and flooded cosmetics and medicines are health hazards. When in doubt, throw them out.  

Take Good Care of Yourself Recovering from a flood is a big job. It is tough on both the body and the spirit. And the effects a disaster has on you and your family may last a long time. Learn how to recognize and care for anxiety, stress, and fatigue

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EATING TOMATOES MAY STAVE OFF STROKE: RESEARCH

Eating tomatoes may stave off a stroke: research

A DIET rich in tomatoes may help reduce the risk of suffering a stroke, a study has found.

The research from Finland found that men with the highest levels of a chemical found in the fruit in their blood were at half the risk of suffering a stroke than men with the lowest levels.

The chemical, lycopene, which gives tomatoes their red colour, has already been linked with a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.

It fights damage to the cells and may prevent the blood from clotting as readily, which is a primary cause of stroke.

The study of 1,031 men from Finland between the ages of 46 and 65, involved testing their blood for lycopene and following them for 12 years.

In that time 67 men had a stroke, 25 of them with the lowest levels of lycopene and 11 with the highest.

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The results showed that when strokes caused by clots, rather than a bleed on the brain, the effect was stronger, as men with the highest levels of lycopene 59 per cent less likely to have a stroke.

The findings were published in the journal Neurology.

study author Jouni Karppi, PhD, of the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, said: "This study adds to the evidence that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of stroke.

"The results support the recommendation that people get more than five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, which would likely lead to a major reduction in the number of strokes worldwide, according to previous research."

The study also looked at blood levels of the antioxidants alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol and retinol, but found no association between the blood levels and risk of stroke.

Dr Clare Walton, Research Communications Officer at the Stroke Association said: “We all know that eating plenty of fresh fruit and veg is good for our health.

"This study suggests that an antioxidant which is found in foods such as tomatoes, red peppers and water melons could help to lower our stroke risk.

"However, this research should not deter people from eating other types of fruit and vegetables as they all have health benefits and remain an important part of a staple diet.

"More research is needed to help us understand why the particular antioxidant found in vegetables such as tomatoes could help keep our stroke risk down.”

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FG Set To Transform Technical and Vocational Education in Nigeria

Transforming Technical and Vocational Education
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The federal government's plan to transform the nation's technical and vocational education is bound to receive the approval of well-meaning Nigerians, especially those who are concerned about the appalling lack of skills in the education system which has made it difficult for Nigerian youths to be self-employed or be employable. Over the past two or three decades, Nigeria has been saturated with unemployment that has affected graduates and non-graduates from all parts of the country. This has been blamed on the absence of well-funded practical education that can be acquired at the technical and vocational institutions as was the case before the introduction of the 6-3-3-4 system more than two decades ago.

Vocational institutions such as technical and commercial schools that operated side by side with teacher training colleges and grammar schools in those good days were run for just three years, after which their graduates sat for vocational examinations. Such vocational and technical education even went beyond certificates as students acquired practical education that made them self-employed as electricians, plumbers, pipe fitters, mechanics, stenographers, typists, book-keepers, among others.

There is no doubt that the foundation of great economies all over the world is anchored in skill-acquisition centres as exemplified in technical and vocational education. The absence of this system of education has made Nigeria a dumping ground for technical school leavers from Europe and Asia. This is why the federal government's plan to transform the nation's technical education should be encouraged.

Reports suggested that the federal government has gone beyond the realm of rhetoric and is building synergy with international development partners to ensure that a workable framework is developed to achieve the administration's goal. Already, the federal government's team led by Chief Ezenwa Nyesom Wike, the country's minister of state for education, has made a pact with Highbury College, Portsmouth, in the United Kingdom, to fashion out the modalities of implementing the technical and vocational education framework.

While we acknowledge the importance of this programme, we urge the federal government to monitor its implementation which could be encumbered by corruption and red tape as is common in other schemes. Indeed, such technical and educational centres should be established in each of the 774 local government areas. State governments should also key into this programme; they should build their own technical and vocational schools in strategic local government areas all over their states. This will help to reduce the problem of unemployment.

We call on the federal government to sensitise investors, wealthy citizens and non-governmental organisations to take interest in establishing vocational centres all over the country.

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