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A study found that four bad behaviors – smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and not eating enough fruits and veggies – can land you into an early grave, and age you by as many as 12 years. However, you can live longer if you ignore unhealthy behaviours. Below are some habits to keep your body looking and feeling young, according to an article published by Health Magazine. Get busy Having satisfying sex two to three times per week can add as many as three years to your life. Getting busy can burn an impressive amount of calories, sometimes as much as running for 30 minutes. Regular sex may also lower your blood pressure, improve your sleep, boost your immunity and protect your heart. Don’t overeat If you want to live to 100, leaving a little bit of food on your plate may be a good idea. Author Dan Buettner, who studies longevity around the world, found that the oldest Japanese people stop eating when they are feeling only about 80 percent full. St. Lou...

Midfield maestro Nemanja Matic has explained why he left Chelsea to sign for Manchester United. The Serbian, whose transfer was confirmed on Monday, joins on a three-year deal with an option to extend it by a further year after playing 121 Premier League matches for the Blues, scoring four goals. Nemanja Matic Matic admits that a chance to work with manager Jose Mourinho again, was too hard to turn down. “I am delighted to have joined Manchester United. To work with Jose Mourinho once again was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. “I have enjoyed my time at Chelsea and would like to thank the club and the fans for their support. I cannot wait to meet my new team-mates and to start training with them. “This is a very exciting time for the club and I am looking forward to playing my part in creating more history for this great club,” he said.

Reports have it that the much-touted transfer of Barcelona’s Brazillian forward, Neymar, to Paris Saint-Germain will cost the Ligue 1 side £352m, reports have said. According to Bleachers Report, the figure includes £196m release clause and £156m in wages over six years. Though both clubs have been quiet over the potential move, PSG President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, on Monday reportedly said he is “very confident” of completing the sensational capture of Neymar from Barcelona. Add caption Yahoo Sports France reported that Al-Khelaifi told other PSG executives that, “Negotiations for Neymar are going well. I’m very confident.” If Neymar’s contract is bought out, something that does not need Barca’s approval, PSG would only need to agree terms with the player to secure his signature, said Bleachers Report. Reports in Europe have also indicated that PSG would announce Neymar’s capture on Wednesday

An unidentified 30-year-old Swede who wanted to increase both the girth and length of his genitals using a process where fat is transferred from his stomach, has become the first man to die by penis enlargement surgery. The plastic surgeons who perfomed the suregery had first carried out the elongation process, which involves making an incision to loosen a ligament at the base of the penis after which they began the enlargement and had planned to inject two fluid ounces of fat cells. According to journal of Forensic Sciences report, they had almost finished the injection before his heart began racing, his oxygen levels fell, and his blood pressure dropped, and he then suffered a heart attack. Doctors performed CPR and sent the man to an emergency room, after which he died in less than two hours. ”This occurs when fat tissue passes into the bloodstream and lodges within the blood vessels of the lung and other sites, resulting in respiratory failure.’’ Report states t...

The Nigerian Police has uncovered no fewer than five graves and shrines in Ikorodu, Lagos state, following murder of four persons by a deadly cultist group, popularly referred to as Badoo boys. Reemergence of the dreaded group in Ikorodu at Oke-Ota community left four members of a family dead and the fifth member injured; currently undergoing treatment at an undisclosed hospital In order to prevent another attack, Deputy Commissioner of police in charge of operations, Edgar Imohimi, led officers to raid several shrines within the axis. Fatai Owoseni During the raid on Monday, the police uncovered a shrine which it described as one of the biggest shrines in Ikorodu area, allegedly use for heinous acts. It was gathered that the owner of the shrine, Alaka Abayomi, took Police men and newsmen round the shrine located at the Agbowa area of Ikorodu. The shrine is situated in a large expanse of land surrounded by thick bush and had what could be described as five graves inclu...

Finally, Paris Saint-Germain will announce the signing of Neymar from Barcelona on Wednesday, reports from Europe has said. The 25-year-old Brazillian has been in the centre of a rumoured world record breaking deal from the Camp Nou to the Ligue 1 outfit in recent times. Reports claimed Neymar has agreed a six-year contract with PSG, who are set to meet the £197m buyout clause in his contract with the Catalan giants. Neymar Jr PSG’s pursuit of Neymar has angered some in Spain, where football league chief Javier Tebas says he will file a complaint with UEFA for financial fair play breaches by the French club. BREAKING: PSG will announce the signing of Neymar from Barcelona on Wednesday, per @mohamedbouhafsipic.twitter.com/1mJ7pL0jh1 — B/R Football (@brfootball) July 31, 2017

According to the Chief Executive/Corps Commander, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Cdr. Seni Ogunyemi, he stated that no fewer than 35 lives were in motor accidents in the state in the last two months. Ogunyemi made this known Monday, July 31, 2017. He stated that 51 road accidents were recorded in June out of which 13 persons died, 95 got injured and 447 traffic offenders were apprehended. He said as of July 30, 47 road accidents occurred which resulted in the death of 22 persons, while 88 sustained various degrees of injury. The corps commander said that 479 were arrested for various offences ranging from violation of traffic rules and driving without license, among others. He advised motorists in the state to be cautious on the highways, especially in August due to the excessive rainfall witnessed during the month. 35 People Perish In Auto Accidents In Ogun He likewise urged commuters to always fasten their seat belt while driving and ensure ...

A large number of commuters in Munich, Germany, spend hours stuck in heavy traffic or trying to squeeze into one of the overcrowded subway trains every morning, however, for a 40-year-old man by the name Benjamin David, transportation is actually a relaxing experience. Every day, he jumps into the Isar River and swims two kilometres to his workplace in Kulturstrand, according to Der Spiegel. According to Punch, David used to be one of the thousands of the city’s dwellers trying to make their way to work on busy roads and cycling paths but two years ago he decided that he needed to find a simpler alternative and the Isar River seemed like the obvious answer.  It flows right past his apartment and even though no one has been using it for travelling purposes in decades, it used to be the best ways to get around. Instead of paddling on a raft, the 40-year-old decided to swim to work instead, and that’s been his main commute for the past two years. 40-Year-Old Man Swims To Work ...

The High Court has denied a bid to bring a private prosecution against Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair over the Iraq War. An ex-Iraqi general by the name Abdul Wahed Shannan Al Rabbat brought an allegation against Blair over what the latter committed stating, "the crime of aggression" by invading Iraq in 2003. No such crime exists in England and Wales and the court ruled there was "no prospect" of the case succeeding. The general had wanted to prosecute Mr Blair, ex-Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, and ex-Attorney General Lord Goldsmith. Last year, Westminster Magistrates' Court had turned down Mr Al Rabbat's bid to bring private prosecution. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited troops in Basra in 2005 He then sought a judicial review in an attempt to get the Supreme Court - the UK's highest court - to overturn a 2006 House of Lords ruling that there is no such crime as the crime of aggression under the law of England a...

In what may sound strange to some people, Nigerians have been advised to go for regular screening, especially for colon cancer, which is said to be a huge challenge on the country, as it is common among people above 40. The President, Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN), Prof Musa Borodo, issued this warning at a press briefing commemorating the 10th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the association in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti state. Boli (roasted plantaim) The objective of the conference is to explore better ways of treating diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, leveraging on technology. The President of SOGHIN warned that diseases such as colorectal cancer, liver cancer,  helicobacter pyloris and other infections that occur in the gastrointestinal tract, are usually not easy to detect when looking out for signs and symptoms. And when the symptoms are obvious they are often too late to treat. ...

Nigerian ace musician Wizkid is set to drop two new songs with two of Nigerian music heavyweights Tiwa Savage and 2Baba. Tiwa Savage had hinted that she and Wizkid were working on a track together on Sunday. When a Twitter user asled when the track will be released, he said “today (Monday) for sure! Me (and 2Baba) drop right after that. Wizkid Wizkid, who recently released his album Sounds From The Other Side is rumoured to have made up to six tracks 2 days after he came back to Nigeria last week. He released a single “Medicine” which was produced by MasterKraft on Sunday. Source: BellaNaija

League leaders Plateau United maintained their spot on the top of the Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) table, following their 2-0 win against relegation battlers Shooting Stars on Sunday. Emmanuel Odafe and Ibeh Johnson scored in each half, to secure maxium points for the leaders. The win took their point tally to 58, three ahead of second place MFM FC. Plateau United MFM pipped bottom team Remo Stars 1-0 in Sagamu, to keep the pressure on Plateau. In Maiduguri, title contenders Akwa United lost 1-0 to El-Kanemi Warriors. Enyimba defeated 10-man Kano Pillars 1-0, ABS forced Katsina United to a 2-2 draw, Wikki Tourist beat Sunshine Stars 2-1 and IfeanyiUbah FC held Abia Warriors to a 0-0 draw. Nasarawa United beat visiting Niger Tornadoes 1-0 and Gombe played a goalless draw at home with Lobi Stars. In Enugu, the game between league champions Rangers and Rivers United was postponed due to heavy downpour.

Information has it that the Peoples Democratic Party, on Sunday, July 29, 2017 lambasted the Federal Government of Nigeria over the killing of lecturers and oil workers on their way to the Lake Chad Basin by the Boko Haram sect. According to Daily Post, no fewer than 48 people, including five lecturers of UNIMAID, about 15 soldiers, 11 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and workers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation were killed on Thursday on their way to prospect for crude oil in Barno Yasu in the Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. The Nigerian Army had, in a statement on Friday by its spokesman, Brig-Gen. Sani Usman, said it had rescued some of the workers, who were attacked by the sect. However, shortly after the Army issued the statement, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, said he was not aware of any rescue. Reacting to the drama, the PDP called on the Federal Government to stop deceiving Nigerians with its claim tha...

Real Madrid captain has stated his reasons for wanting to see Neymar join PSG. Ramos simply said he wants an easier life for reigning La Liga champions Real. Barcelona striker Neymar, 25, is in the middle a £186million world record transfer debate. His switch to PSG could be finalised by Monday or Tuesday. The Brazilian showed why he is the subject of interest after dazzling against bitter rivals Madrid at the International Champions Cup on Saturday, setting up two goals in a 3-2 triumph. Sergio Ramos and Neymar And when asked about Neymar’s future after the game, Madrid captain Ramos said: “I do not know, everyone is free to choose their future. “I hope [he leaves]. It would be less of a problem for us.” Ramos, who made his first pre-season appearance for Madrid, added: “I changed the shirt with him and I hope it is the last one I have used with Barca.” Barcelona, meanwhile, are lining up Antoine Griezmann as a replacement for Neymar, according t...

Premier League side Arsenal on Sunday, July 29, 2017 lifted the much coveted Emirates Cup in spite of a 1-2 loss to Spanish side, Sevilla, in their final game at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal came into the final game leading the group on eight points, ahead of the German side, RB Leipzig, on five points, which had earlier in the day defeated Benfica 2-0. Sevilla needed to beat the hosts by two clear goals to stand any chance at winning the trophy. Both sides had few chances at goal but were unable to make their opportunities count as the first half ended goalless. The Spaniards, however, dictated the pace in the early stages of the second half and took a well-deserved lead in the 49th minute. Arsenal players Arsenal stood still, waiting for the offside flag to go up as Wissam Yedder fed Joaquin Correa in the area. The Sevilla forward wasn’t off and slotted home the opener from close range, beating the onrushing goalkeeper Petr Cech to the ball. The goal s...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has explained that Chelsea player Nemanja Matic is desperate to finalise a move to Manchester United. On the other hand, Mourinho declined rmto confirm if the transfer has been sealed. The Chelsea midfielder reportedly underwent a medical on Sunday and a picture of him wearing United training gear, leaked on social media. Mourinho, who signed Matic as Chelsea boss in 2014, says the 28-year-old is keen on a reunion at Old Trafford. “I’m waiting for news,” the United manager said after watching his side beat Valerenga 3-0 in a friendly in Oslo. Nemanja Matic “I know that he wants it very, very much and when a player wants it very, very much, the chance is bigger. “We have a chance. In football, until it’s official, I saw many things happen… I refuse to say more than I’m telling you now.” Mourinho also insisted he is not aware if a medical was conducted while he has been with the senior squad in Norway. “I don’t know becau...

Reports have it that the duo of Israeli Internationals, Svetlana Zilberman and her son, Misha Zilberman, made history following their heroic attainment at the just- concluded Lagos International Badminton Classics that crowned them champions in the mixed doubles event. The two defeated Duarte Anjo and Sofia Setim of Portugal, 20-22, 21-16 and 21-7, to claim the mixed doubles event that ended on Saturday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. Svetlana Zilberman said both had been playing together as a pair and won many championships and were elated to repeat the same feat in Lagos. “It has been a fine outing for me and my son who I brought up to love badminton, before he developed into an international champion in the men’s singles. “We are happy to win the mixed doubles together again in Lagos, just like we did in other competitions but not as big as the just-concluded international classics. “We look forward to coming in subsequent edi...

Spanish giant Barcelona have won the International Champions Cup, after beating Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling El Clasico on Saturday night. The US edition of the pre-season tournament went to Ernesto Valverde’s men, thanks to goals from Lionel Mess, Ivan Rakitic and Gerard Pique in Miami. Rakitic and Messi netted inside the first seven minutes to put the Catalans 2-0 at the Hard Rock Stadium. Barcelona players  Mateo Kovacic reduced the deficit shortly after and Marco Asensio equalized nine minutes before half-time. Defender Gerard Pique restored Barca’s lead in the 50th minute, as Barca beat Manchester City to the ICC trophy, while Madrid ended the tournament without a victory.

In what appears to be strange, Okra, which is very nutritious, can lead to infertility in men of reproductive age, Dr Ochuko Erikainure, a Senior Research Officer at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos, has warned. Erukainure, also a nutritionist and biochemist, gave the warning on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Okra soup The post Okra can lead to infertility in men, Medical Researcher warns appeared first on The Herald Nigeria.

Information has it that a former England striker, John Fashanu, was reportedly held in prison for a two-day period due to his involvement in a land scam. The Mirror UK reported that the ex-football star, who was released on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, made away with a sum of £23,000 after helping a friend secure a land purchase. Fash however agreed to pay back the money while insisting that he was not guilty of any offence. “This is a business deal between friends that has gone south and the police were asked to basically mediate. John Fashanu “It will all be sorted very quickly. It was a just a business deal,” a close friend of his told The Mirror. A Deputy Police Inspector, General Hyacinth Dagala, confirmed the arrest linking the ex-England star to a criminal conspiracy. "John Fashanu was arrested on July 17 in connection with an allegation of criminal conspiracy and obtaining the sum of N9,550,000 [Nigerian Naira] under false pretence. “He was granted admin...

North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un bragged of his country's ability to strike any target in the United States after a second ICBM test that weapons experts said Saturday could even bring New York into range -– in a potent challenge to President Donald Trump. China condemned the test but US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Beijing and Moscow bore “unique responsibility” for the growing threat posed by the reclusive North. Under Kim’s leadership North Korea has accelerated its drive towards a credible nuclear strike capability, in defiance of international condemnation and multiple sets of UN sanctions. Kim said the test “is meant to send a grave warning to the US” and demonstrated the North’s ability to launch “at any place and time,” the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. The “leader said proudly the test also confirmed all the US mainland is within our striking range,” it said. Trump denounced the launch as “reckless and dangerous” and rejected Pyongyang’...

The media war between one time Minister of Aviation Femi Fani Kayode and Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha is far from over. According to information gathered, Fani kayode this claimed that Okorocha used his left leg for money ritual just be a Governor. The former Aviation minister stated this in a series of tweets he made this morning….Read below.. U sacrificed ur left leg to the devil in a money-making ritual just to be governor. Now it is rotting, it stinks, u limp and u are in pain. The pain won’t go. The wound won’t heal. It will get worse and it will kill u. My advice?Leave politics and renounce ur covenant with satan. Femi Dani Kayode and IMO state governor Rochas Okorocha U sacrificed ur left leg to the devil in a money-making ritual just to be governor. Now it is rotting, it stinks, u limp and u are in pain. — Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) July 28, 2017 The pain won’t go. The wound won’t heal. It will get wor...

According to information, Luis Suarez is keeping his fingers crossed, that team-mate Neymar does not leave Barcelona this summer. The Uruguay striker says it will be a ‘pity’ if Neymar joins Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar joined Barcelona in 2013 from Santos, with Suarez arriving at Camp Nou the following year. The pair have formed a bond at the club, and with Lionel Messi, forming the famed ‘MSN’ attack. Luis Suarez Suarez wants the Brazilian to stay, but will not hold it against Neymar if he moves to PSG. “It will be a pity if he leaves Barcelona,” Suarez said at a press conference ahead of their match with Real Madrid. “If he leaves, it will not change our affection for him. We all want him to stay. He is one of the best three players in the world and we need to enjoy him.”

Everything has been put in place for the West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations tournament for senior national teams in the sub–region after the Draw Ceremony for the tournament scheduled for September took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra on Thursday. The competition has been scheduled for September 9 -24, 2017, and teams are expected to feature wholly home–based professionals. According to Sun, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Group A alongside host nation Ghana, with Mali and Guinea also involved in a unique format that will see teams play single games before proceeding to the quarter finals. Ghana and Nigeria have seven African titles between them, with the Super Eagles and the Black Stars featuring in the last two FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa (2010) and Brazil (2014). All the teams in Group A will play in Takoradi, the twin city of Sekondi that also hosted matches during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. Other teams in Group A are The Gamb...

The   Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) under the leadership of Chief Ralph Uwazurike and the Biafran Independent Movement (BIM) on Thursday,July 27, 2017 lambasted the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu over its position that there would be no governorship election in Anambra come November this year. According to Sun, the MASSOB leader, who spoke in Onitsha through   its MASSOB-BIM Leader for Anambra south senatorial zone, chief Arinze Igbani asked IPOB and its leader to desist henceforth from instilling fear into people’s mind concerning the election. The MASSOB-BIM Leader described the act of using Biafran flag to chase politicians away and disrupting their rallies as an act of foolishness on the part of the IPOB, just as he accused them of desecrating the Biafran symbol. “IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu by their actions are making mockery of the Biafran Flag which Ojukwu fought for and Chief Uwazuri...