The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has banned the placements of congratulatory adverts in the media on the occasion of his birthday.

Speaker Abbas placed the ban on such adverts on Saturday morning in a post on X and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi.

“This is to inform my colleagues, Honourable Members, constituents, friends, family members, associates and well-wishers that I appreciate them for their felicitations ahead of my birthday which comes up on Tuesday, October 1, 2024,” he wrote.

“However, I kindly request that those planning to place congratulatory adverts on the pages of newspapers, TV stations or any other paid platform(s) for my birthday should channel the resources towards other causes in the society.

“These are causes such as assisting the needy, considering the current situation in the country and in line with prudent management of the meager resources at our disposal.

“Once again, I appreciate everyone for their well-wishes and prayers at this moment,” the House of Reps speaker concluded.

Sugar is a vital source of energy for our bodies. However, excessive sugar consumption can lead to various health problems. Understanding sugar levels and their effects on our health is crucial for maintaining a balanced diet.

Normal Sugar Levels:

• Fasting blood sugar: 70-99 mg/dL
• Postprandial (after eating): Less than 140 mg/dL
• Random: Less than 200 mg/dL

Types of Sugar:

1. Fructose (fruit sugar)
2. Glucose (blood sugar)
3. Sucrose (table sugar)
4. Lactose (milk sugar)
5. High-fructose corn syrup

Health Risks Associated with High Sugar Levels:

1. Diabetes
2. Obesity
3. Heart disease
4. Tooth decay
5. Energy crashes
6. Mood swings

Factors Affecting Sugar Levels:

1. Diet
2. Physical activity
3. Stress
4. Sleep
5. Medications
6. Hormonal imbalances

Reducing Sugar Intake:

1. Read labels
2. Choose whole foods
3. Limit processed foods
4. Use natural sweeteners
5. Gradually reduce sugar intake

Healthy Alternatives:

1. Honey
2. Maple syrup
3. Stevia
4. Monk fruit
5. Yacon syrup

Monitoring Sugar Levels:

1. Blood glucose meters.
2. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
3. Regular health check-use.

Maintaining healthy sugar levels is crucial for overall well-being. By understanding normal sugar levels, making informed dietary choices, and monitoring sugar intake, you can reduce the risk of sugar-related health issues.

To commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1st, as a public holiday.

Announcing the holiday in Abuja, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, praised the patient and hard-working Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices will not be in vain.

Congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on this occasion, the minister on behalf of the government reiterated the need for Nigerians to “reflect on the labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead, realizing that a Nigeria of our dream can only be built when we unite.”

In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo urged the citizens to continue to be steadfast in nation-building.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised Marc Cucurella as a “very important” member of the squad, expressing that he wishes to have “seven players” like him.

Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brighton, Maresca was asked about the defender’s performance this season.

The Chelsea boss emphasized that the 26-year-old not only excels individually but also enhances the performance of his teammates.”Marc [Cucurella] is very important,” Maresca told reporters on Friday.

“He has qualities that are sometimes hard to find in players.

He makes those around him better because he’s always talking and demanding more.

“Having five, six, or seven players like Marc, who are constantly pushing others to improve, is very valuable. I’m very happy with Marc.”

Lebanon’s health ministry has announced that hospitals in Beirut’s southern suburbs will be evacuated following a series of heavy Israeli airstrikes in the area.

In response to the escalating situation, the ministry has called on hospitals in regions not impacted by the strikes to halt the admission of non-emergency cases.

This directive is intended to ensure sufficient capacity to treat patients from the evacuated hospitals.

The ministry’s statement, issued on Saturday, urged unaffected hospitals to keep beds available for patients transferred from the southern suburbs, asking them to refrain from taking in non-urgent cases until the end of the following week.

Although the statement highlighted the seriousness of the situation, the health ministry has not yet provided an updated figure on casualties resulting from the attacks, according to Agence France-Presse.

Donald Trump on Friday accused Google of showing only “bad stories” about him and vowed to have the tech giant prosecuted if he gets back in the White House.

Trump provided no backing for his accusation in a post on his Truth Social platform, in which he added that the search engine displays only positive articles about his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris.

“This is an ILLEGAL ACTIVITY, and hopefully the Justice Department will criminally prosecute them for this blatant Interference of Elections,” he said in the post.

“If not, and subject to the Laws of our Country, I will request their prosecution, at the maximum levels, when I win the election.”

The Trump post came after a conservative group reported on what it said it found when doing a search on “Donald Trump presidential race 2024.”

“Both campaign websites consistently appear at the top of Search for relevant and common search queries,” Google said in response to an AFP inquiry.

“This report looked at a single rare search term on a single day a few weeks ago, and even for that search, both candidates’ websites ranked in the top results on Google.”

Google has been adamant that it does not manipulate search results to favor any political candidate.

The company does not disclose the inner workings of the software that powers its ubiquitous search engine.

However, factors known to influence search results for news stories include the timeliness and popularity of topics.

Trump is at the center of numerous criminal and civil cases in which he faces accusations including sexual abuse, paying hush money to a porn star, interfering with the 2020 election and trying to thwart the peaceful transition of power after President Joe Biden defeated him.