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Arik Air, Nigeria's largest airline, unveiled its latest plane on Wednesday, saying the new Airbus 330-200 twin-engine aircraft with a capacity of 217 seats has increased its fleet to 24.

The latest addition marks the first of four A330 aircraft to be delivered over the coming year, the airline said in a statement released at the event.

The new A330 aircraft will complement Arik Air's long-haul wide body fleet, which currently consists of two A340-500 aircraft.

Pastor Oritsejafor re-elected CAN president

The National Assembly of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday in Abuja re-elected Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor as President of the association for another three years.

Oritsejafor was re-elected at the 9th session of the CAN National Assembly held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.

The assembly also elected Mr. Olasupo Ayokunle as the new Deputy National President to replace the Most Rev. Daniel Okoh.

When you take Omega-3, you increases the chances of having Prostrate Cancer... Oya click to read More.

WASHINGTON (AFP) – US scientists said Wednesday they have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids, raising new questions about the safety of supplements.

The research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported a 71 percent higher risk for dangerous high-grade prostate cancer among men who ate fatty fish or took fish-oil supplements, which are often touted for their anti-inflammatory properties.

"We've shown once again that use of nutritional supplements may be harmful," said Alan Kristal, researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and senior author of the paper.

Scientists are still puzzled as to why omega-3s appear linked to a greater risk of prostate cancer, but they said the findings suggest they are somehow involved in the formation of tumors.

The same team of researchers published similar findings in 2011, linking high blood concentrations of DHA to a more than double risk of high-grade prostate cancer, which is more likely to be fatal than other types.

A large European study also found the same omega-3 and prostate cancer link.

"The consistency of these findings suggests that these fatty acids are involved in prostate tumorigenesis and recommendations to increase long-chain omega-3 fatty acid intake, in particular through supplementation, should consider its potential risks," the US study said.

Omega 3 supplement: links with prostate cancer

The difference in blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids between the highest and lowest risk groups was about 2.5 percentage points (3.2 percent vs. 5.7 percent), or just higher than the effect of eating salmon twice a week, Kristal said.
The latest study was based on an analysis of specimens and data from a large randomized, controlled trial that tested whether selenium and vitamin E would reduce prostate cancer risk.

The trial, known as SELECT (the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial), found that vitamin E raised the prostate cancer risk and selenium showed no impact either way.

For the July 11 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers analyzed the data on 834 men diagnosed with prostate cancer and compared them to a random sample of 1,393 taken from the SELECT trial.

Those who had high blood concentrations of the fatty acids EPA, DPA and DHA were shown to have a 71 percent increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

The increased risk of low grade prostate cancer was 44 percent higher in those with elevated fatty acid levels, and the combined risk was 43 percent for all prostate cancers.

Due to the nature of the study, it was not possible to tell for certain whether the elevated blood levels were due to men taking supplements or eating fish rich in omega-3s.

However, Franklin Lowe, associate director of the department of urology at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York, said the findings should remind consumers that supplements may not help, and may even do harm.

"In general, there is nothing that has been proven to actually limit the risk of prostate cancer," said Lowe, who was not involved in the study.

"For the most part, doctors do not recommend this stuff because it is unclear what the true benefits are for most of the supplements that people take."

Source: PM News

You must hear this: New Music: Tehila Crew---- PAPA EEEHHH (DOWNLOAD AND SHARE)

From the stable of this young and vibrant music crew, comes another breath-taking masterpiece as they worked with celebrity producer Masterkraft to birth a new single titled “PAPA EEHH”.

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From the stables of Tehila Records we present the birth of “The Tehila Crew”.

This is a blend of talented and Spirit-filled worshippers (Enkay, Tim & Seth) and  also  Mr.Victor  Onuabuobi (Voniyke Canada) poised to bring down God’s glory each time there is an opportunity to worship, reaching out to souls hell-bound, mending broken hearts and reconciling men to God.

The ability to adapt to various tongues is awesome, praising God in different languages, some Nigerian dialects, English and French thereby extending our listenership and followership to both the Anglophone and francophone territories.

The dedication of crew members to this art can’t be overemphasized as they have resolved to take the music industry by storm. These highly energetic young folks with mature vocal emphasis inspired by heavenly rhythm, are well versed in all genres of music.

Tehila Crew started as a gospel music group in the year 2010 in Lagos Nigeria by the visioneer, Mr Timothy Ogboruche. They have featured in various concerts, church events, weddings, luncheons . They have also extending their tentacles outside the shores of Nigeria as they  performed at the just concluded Africa Gospel Music Awards(AGMA) in London on the 6th of July 2013 in which they bagged the award for the” best group” category. Within the period of coming together, the group has been able to put together some songs that are not only inspiring but entertaining and a delight to adapt to any form of gospel event.

Their debut album “JEHOVAH” which was launched recently of which they are presently on tour in Europe for its promotion, is a compilation of nine inspirational tracks. A piece that showcases an array of talent synthesis, voices, lyrics, instrumentation, dance and anointing  that will bless your life. Every track listened to portends a rewarding experience and an opportunity to look to the Almighty God as He will always inhabit the praise of his children.

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LUTH acquires scanner that detects death in 10 seconds

Lagos University Teaching Hospital LUTH said they have acquired a CT scan equipment that has the capacity to run a check on all organs of the body, from head to toe in less than 10 seconds and fish out a patients death points for immediate treatment. The machine, called the 128-slice Aquillon CT scanner is the first of it's kind in West Africa.
Speaking on the machine, the Chief Medical Director, LUTH, Professor Akin Osibogun told Nigerian Tribune:
"The Aquillon CT scanner is a 128-scanner and the main advantage it has over other CT scanners of earlier generations is its ability to penetrate deeper into the tissues and organs to show clearly the state of those tissues and organs. Of course the CT scanner is an imaging device and because it is able to provide images of tissues and organs inside the body. We are able to see the state in which those tissues and organs are and we are able to make diagnosis that help us to provide appropriate treatment for the patients.
"Earlier generations CT scanners are of course far better in terms of diagnostic capability than the x-ray because they provide clearer definitions than the x-ray but moving to a 128-slice CT scanner, in fact, that it is in terms of where current knowledge is, with regards to ability to get clearer images of tissues and organs that are internal to the body and therefore we are able to make better diagnosis. A further advantage of the 128-CT scanner is its speed with which it works and that means it is able to capture parts of the body that are in motion.
"So the Aquillon CT scanner is a very fast machine, able to pick items in motion and that advantage enables us now to study even the heart as it is beating and as it is pumping out blood, so we are able to study the arteries, the veins as the blood flow through them, so if there is a thin blockage or a blockage is developing, the scanner is able to pick it."
"So in coronary heart disease for instance, the scanner is a vast advantage over other imaging devices because we are able to pick them up early and we can then advise that patient on dietary changes or whatever changes that are necessary and if you have the capability, you can actually combine it with what we called interventional cardiology.
"You can remove small plague or small particles that are already forming on the way. It is just simply by introducing a catheter, you guide the catheter under the imaging device and go to where you want to go and remove what you want to remove, without opening the chest. The CT scanner can be combined to some extent with the interventional cardiology which we would introduce at a latter point. At this point because we just acquired the equipment, we will be using it largely for diagnostic methods to pick disease conditions and do that in a more precise manner."
Commenting about possible kidney transplant in Nigeria, LUTH Chief MD said that the procedure was possible at the hospital with just N3 million but the donor must be a relative of the patient.
"Maybe if you help us make that public, that all they need to do, is to bring a relative who is willing to donate kidneys to them and with N3 million, we work them up, carry out the transplant and follow them up" he stated.
Source: Linda Ikeji

LOP Launches Its Online Store, LOPONLINE.COM!!! – Win an IPAD Mini, Blackberry Playbook, Shopping Vouchers & Loads of Amazing Give-Aways in Its “Tweet & Win” Launch Contest.

LOP Launches Its Online Store, LOPONLINE.COM!!! – Win an IPAD Mini, Blackberry Playbook, Shopping Vouchers & Loads of Amazing Give-Aways in Its "Tweet & Win" Launch Contest.
Land of Plenty department store (LOP) popularly known for its combination of style, quality and value brings you an online version (www.loponline.com) of what has been Lagos' favourite store for over a decade.
LOP came into existence before the advent of the large shopping malls and social centres, revolutionized the retail shopping scene with its combination of style, quality and value which was hitherto unseen and has arguably remained unmatched till date.
Over the years, LOP has not just been a store but a 'must visit' location as many of their customers have strived to keep that LOP advantage of being one step ahead of friends and colleagues by being first with new trends.
Loponline.com has a wide selection of classy and authentic products for men, women and children ranging from fashion apparel to accessories, electronic gadgets to mobile phones, fragrances to sports gear, books to magazines, bed, bath to kitchen accessories, home entertainment (music and movies) to outdoor living and lots more.
According to the company, Loponline.com is a response to customers' requests of being able to shop conveniently from the comfort of their homes, mobile devices and electronic gadgets anywhere they are- home and abroad without having to visit the physical store which is located on Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos.
In celebrating the birth of its online store, Loponline is offering reasonable discounts on its wide range of products as well as an opportunity to win an Apple IPAD MINI, Blackberry playbook, a shopping voucher to the tune of N30,000 and other fabulous gift items in her "TWEET & WIN" contest.
To participate in this amazing contest, follow the following steps:
•Follow them on twitter www.twitter.com/lop_online
•Tweet why you like online shopping & why you therefore welcome a new entrant, loponline.com into the fold using the hashtag #loponline
•Shortlisted entries will be posted on their facebook page www.facebook.com/loponline & the tweeps with the highest number of facebook likes will win the prizes.
This contest closes on August 7th, 2013.
* Terms and conditions apply.
The store will be offering nationwide delivery across all cities and towns in Nigeria through the highly efficient and trusted courier outfit, DHL.
Loponline stocks top international brands including Versace, Nintendo,Nike, Rayban, Blackberry, Adidas, Sony, Indulgence, Timberland, Apple, Armani, Canon, Banana Republic, Timex, Dolce & Gabbana,True Religion, Gucci, Loake, Savile Row Company, Salvatore Ferragamo, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren just to mention but a few.
Feel free to connect with them and check out their exciting offers by visiting www.loponline.com , follow them on Twitter @lop_online and Like their Facebook Page www.Facebook.com/loponline
You can also call to order on: +234-704-2PLENTY (0704-275-3689) or +234 (01)-460-5333

Plane carrying 307 people crash at San Francisco Airport

Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 307 people (291 passengers and 16 crew members) and flying from Seoul, South Korea to the US crashed and burst into flames as it came to land at San Francisco International Airport yesterday morning Saturday July 6th.

Of the 307 passengers, only two died. The victims have been identified as Chinese school girls, 16 year old Ye Mengyuan and Wang Linjia. Their bodies were found on the runway after the tail of the plane. The two girls were part of a group of 29 students and five teachers who were on a class trip to the US. They were all seated near the back of the plane when it crashed during landing.

180 people suffered various injuries, five people, including two children have been listed in critical condition.

Of the 307 passengers, 41 of the were Chinese, 77 were South Korean, 61 were Americans and 1 was Japanese.

CJ-Mama Brings All-star Line Up for Campus & Street Tour

Fast rising rapper CJ-Mama popularly referred to as the 'Pidgin Flow Ambassador" has come a long way from his days of winning numerous talent hunt shows like 'Warri Street Rap Battle' and 'Glo Rock & Rule' to name a few by signing with the talent developing record label, CADILLY Entertainment hence, enlisting the right hands to ensure he gets to his desired heights & beyond.

In a bid to giving back to his numerous fans and music lovers across Nigeria, the young and promising rapper under the aegis of his CADILLY will be embarking on a tour across Nigerian campuses as well as major streets in Lagos. This tour kicks off with visits to the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo & the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Isolo between Tuesday, 2nd and Friday, 5th of July, 2013.

The street tour commences on Saturday, 13th July, 2013 with the Cadilly team touring streets in Festac Town, Ajah, Ajegunle, Somolu/Bariga and a host of other communities in Lasgidi.

This tour which will be supported by several Nigerian artistes, comedians and dance groups will also feature the 'Werè Freestyle Contest', a dance contest  aimed at promoting his brand new street single 'Werè' which is presently rocking the Nigerian air waves. Participants in this contest stand a chance to win exciting prizes like mobile phones, customized t-shirts, CDs and loads more.

Feel free to connect with the budding star on Twitter @cjmamaflow @cadillybaby and like his fan page on facebook.com/cadillybaby.
You can also get to download his songs on www.cadilly.com/freebies and pictures at www.cadilly.com.