The Remakable Health Benefits of Eating Walnuts

The remarkable health benefits attributed to the frequent consumption of walnuts

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By Tom Okure, PhD

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If you are over 50 years old, or simply into healthy eating and living, you must explore the incredible health benefits of incorporating walnuts into your daily diet.

Wikipedia: Walnut Picture
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Walnuts are consumed all over the world for their nutritional and health benefits. China is a major producer of this super food called walnuts, allegedly producing 3.9 million tonnes of the world's production in 2022. Other significant world producers, in order of decreasing harvest, according to statistics, were the United States, Iran, Turkey, and Mexico. 

Many health claims are associated with eating walnuts frequently. Among the most often claimed health benefits are that it can help lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and even neurodegenerative diseases. Consuming walnuts can enhance a person's general well-being, including boosting immunity, weight management, and supporting skin health.

In the enlightening video that follows, the author explores 10 remarkable health benefits associated with consuming walnuts, especially for individuals who are over the age of 50. According to scientific research studies, frequent consumption of walnuts can lower the risk of heart disease, help strengthen bones, and even help improve a person's brain function. 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004 even provided a qualified health claim permitting products containing walnuts to assert that: "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces (43 g) per day of walnuts, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."

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Even though consuming walnuts has many incredible health benefits, like everything in life, overindulgence in the consumption of walnuts can have side effects. Too much consumption of walnuts can cause stomach pains and kidney stones because of their high oxalate content, stomach bloating, and diarrhea. Wanuts have also been known to cause allergies, including nausea, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, and itching in the mouth and throat, and sometimes eyes. Because of the high caloric content of walnuts, too much consumption can also cause weight gain. 

Finally, I conclude that walnuts should not be excessively consumed for the reasons stated above: digestive issues, weight gain, and potential kidney stones. Also, excessive consumption can cause certain nutrient deficiencies, such as iron. This is because walnuts, like many nuts and seeds, contain phytates (also referred to as phytic acid) and polyphenols. These compounds can bind to iron and reduce its absorption and deficiency in the body.

Having briefly elaborated on both the amazing benefits and some side effects of walnuts, don't fail to incorporate this powerful health nut into your daily diet for a happier and healthier you! 

Enjoy the informational video on walnuts, which follows:

 

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Suspended Governor Fubara Of Rivers State Seen Attending Church Service In Port Harcourt On Sunday Dispelling Rumors Over His Whereabout

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March 23, 2025

Rivers State Governor Fubara was seen attending a church service in Port Harcourt on Sunday dispelling rumors about his whereabouts

Suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara was seen attending service in his church home this Sunday. This was his first public appearance following his suspension from office by President Bola Tinubu who declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18th. Since his suspension, there has been public concern over his well-being and whereabout. The has also been lots of public opposition to the suspension in the media and all over the country by many prominent Nigerians including Wole Soyinka and former President Goodluck Jonathan.

In the video which follows News Central’s correspondent Niyi Omoniyi is seen in Port Harcourt reporting that Governor Siminalayi Fubara was seen attending church service.

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“Nigeria’s Democracy Is Dying” - Obasanjo Shoots A Stray Bullet

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You Destroy Democracy and Ask People To Go To Court Where There Is No Justice Is A Sign of Failure – Obasanjo’s Shoots A Stray Bullet

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Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibot-Ete Ibas meets with traditional rulers and sets the tone (intentions) for his administration

I will not condone excuses for any disorder in any community, Ibot-Ete warns traditional rulers!

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by Tom Okure, Ph.D

Meeting Excerpts

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The newly appointed Rivers State Sole Administrator, retired Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas CFR, has arrived in Rivers State to resume his duties following Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's suspension of the elected Governor Siminalayi Fubara after declaring a state of emergency on March 18, 2025. 

Ibok-Ete Ibas CFR after confirmation and
swearing in by President Bola Tinubu

In his official broadcast to the nation on 18 March 2025, President Bola Tinubu, declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspended the incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and also all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. During his speech President Tinubu indicated: “𝐁𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐌𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢 𝐅𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲, 𝐌𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐠𝐨𝐳𝐢 𝐎𝐝𝐮, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬." The President in the same speech nominated the retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Interim Administrator of the state's affairs noting specifically that Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas would not "𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐬. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞." 

In his first official meeting with some traditional rulers in Rivers State, the new sole administrator made several important remarks during his interaction with the traditional rulers.

Administrator Ibok-Ete Iba's first meeting
with Rivers State traditional rulers 

He noted that he recognized that the task ahead of maintaining order cannot be achieved in isolation, because traditional institutions are a vital partner in his mission and traditional institutions are the bridge between government and the people and "the custodians of our values and the mediators in times of conflict." He further noted that the wisdom, influence, and leadership of traditional rulers are indispensable in the collective efforts that will be required to de-escalate tensions, foster unity, and rebuild trust amongst the rivers state people. He warned traditional rulers to shun all acts of partisanship in their speeches or body language and insisted they have to remain a neutral and impartial abita respected by all for their fairness and integrity. Ibok-Ete stated that traditional rulers must not condone any acts of vandalism or any form of illegality, and he indicated that traditional rulers must promote the common good of the river's people and should report all forms of illegality or abuse to the relevant authorities. He urged traditional rulers to set up local and traditional institutions that promote peace and unity in their respective domains to open up communication lines with their communities to gather information. He urged them to protect the sources of their intelligence in their role in community policing. The new administrator noted that he expects the input of traditional rulers to the state through their councils or other channels he plans to establish. Community policy is one of the key strategies Ibok-Ete stated that he plans to use to restore peace and security in the state.

A traditional ruler welcomes Ibok-Ete
as the new administrator of the state 

He also emphasized that his administration "would not condone excuses for any disorder in any community." He expects traditional rulers to control their domains to ensure peace and stability prevail. This is because traditional rulers are the first line of defense against lawlessness and their leadership is crucial in maintaining order. Administrator Ibot-Ete further noted that his administration will be open to any useful suggestions and security intelligence from traditional rulers aimed at improving the way things are done, as traditional rulers' inputs will be invaluable in shaping the administration policies and strategies He closed his meeting remarks to the traditional rulers by references his statewide broadcast speech the previous day to the state where he noted that "the journey ahead may be challenging but together we can rebuild trust, restore stability and protect the future of our state" This Ibok-Ete indicated can only be accomplished by putting aside our differences and working as one family united by our love for River State and our shared desire for progress. Watch the video that follows for a comprehensive view of the new administrator's meeting with Rivers State's traditional rulers.  

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Background of Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas 

Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, MSc is a retired Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral. Records indicate that he was born on September 27, 1960, in Nko Cross River State, formerly the South Eastern State of Nigeria. In 1966, he started his primary school education at Nko Primary School and completed it at Big Qua Primary School in 1971 in Calabar. He attended the prestigious Hope Waddell Training Institute Calabar from 1972 to 1976 for his secondary education. Between 1977 and 1979, he attended the School of Basic Studies Ogoja before proceeding to further his education in 1979 at the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Rivers State Sole Administrator
Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR

His military career began when he enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of 26 Regular Course on June 20, 1979. He was commissioned as a sub-lieutenant on January 1, 1983. He was the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Nigerian Navy from 2015 to 2021 and has been serving as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State since 18 March 2025, after Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu and the entire Rivers State House of Assembly were suspended by President Bola Tinubu after declaring a state of emergency in the state. 

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The Nigerian Judiciary Weighs Into The Matter Of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Senate President Godswill Akpabio

 

The Judiciary Stops The Senate Disciplinary Investigation Of Senator Natatha As Matter Is In Court

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by Tom Okure, Ph.D

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The Nigerian Judiciary has weighed into the sexual harassment allegations of Senator Natasha against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. It has intervened into the matter, putting a sudden halt into a Senate Committee's disciplinary plan to investigate Senator Natasha for contravening the rules of the Red Chamber.

Apparently, as you will see in the video, which is attached, this sexual harassment issue is not going away anytime soon, rather the unfolding scandal and embarrassment to the Senate Chamber is receiving more media coverage as women's groups, the public, and various entities take sides in the drama taking place 

We will continue to inform our readers on this tell-it-all drama that continues in the Nigerian Senate between the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

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The Tell-it-All Drama That Is Unfolding In The Nigerian Senate

The Drama Unfolding in the Nigerian Senate 

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Commentary: 

by Tom Okure, Ph.D

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A tell-it-all drama is slowly unfolding in the Nigerian Senate between the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

In an ongoing feud and drama in the Nigerian Senate, a female senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio alleging defamation by Akpabio and his senior aide Mfon Patrick.

In the lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on 25 February through her attorney, Victor

Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the Senate

Giwa, Senator Natasha is demanding N100 billion in general damages and N300 million to cover her litigation costs. According to allegations in the lawsuit, Mr. Mfon Patrick published a defamatory post on Facebook after a heated argument that occurred last Thursday between Senate President Akpabio and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan over a change in her seat in the Senate chamber. Apparently, this is not the first incident between Akpabio and Nathasha, consequently, one can suppose that the two are not good friends. 

Senator Natasha in the Senate Chamber

Senator Natasha in a recent social media interview raised some concerning points in her address at the

BEREKETE program that perhaps the Nigerian Senate Media office should pay attention to and correct. In the interview, Natasha complains that she is constantly being harassed and has been quiet for a long time because she didn't want to be misinterpreted wrongly. She just wants to be left alone to do the job which she was elected to do for her constituency. 

Nathasha alleges that she is deliberately sidelined in the Senate and that many of her Senate privileges have been denied her unjustly. She gives many examples of being discriminated against, including being removed from many international travel events that she was supposed to be part of. 

The Lawsuit against Godswill Akpabio
by Senator Natasha Apoti

She mentions a United Nations activity she was not allowed to attend. By limiting her ability to attend many international functions, she alleges that the Senate leadership is "limiting her ability to attract democratic dividends to her constituency." She further complains about being removed from the Senate Committee on Local Content over alledged claims that she was using her office to divert resources intended for the Niger Delta to her region. Under these circumstances, Natasha states that she has been forced to use her own personal resources to fund her official trips abroad to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians and her constituency. 

Regarding her recent Senate floor outburst where she directly challenged the Senate President over a new seat assignment which she objected to vehemently, Senator Natasha states that the seat assigned to her "is a far corner seat where no one will notice if I raise my hand." In that far corner, seat according to Senator Natasha "It will be difficult for the camera to capture me" among the 109 Senators in the Senate red chamber. The key takeaway point that Natasha makes in her complaint is the fact 

that the seat allocation assigned to her will not give her adequate exposure.

Natasha at her Senate Office.
Source: her Facebook page.

The particular incident that appears to trigger her lawsuit against the Senate President Godswill Akpabio stems from a recent Facebook post, titled “Is the Local Content Committee of the Senate Natasha’s Birthright.” 

In the article, Akpabio's senior aide Mr. Mfon Patrick states that "It is bottled up anger by the Kogi lawmaker, who knows nothing about Legislative rules. Mr. Mfon Patrick further states in his Facebook article that "she thinks that being a lawmaker is all about pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the Chambers.” 

Public sentiments over the lawsuit and remarks are varied in the social media, with some commentators on the matter supporting the Senate President, while many other commentators oppose the remarks of his senior aide as uncalled for and very disrespectful to the female Senator. Indeed, if this incident occurred in the western world, women advocacy groups would be very outraged, and would protest against such remarks as chauvinistic and intolerable in any governmental setting, not to talk of in the legislature.

One can suppose that after such a display and outburst as Natasha displayed recently on the Senate Chamber, Senator Godwill Akpabio as the Senate President has taken notice of her complaint, and would instruct his media office to look into the matter urgently to ensure that the senate cameras provide adequate coverage to all members in the senate chamber, even if the member is isolated in a far corner, as Nathasa complained about. Proper camera positioning, view and exposure of each senator is necessary to enable each senator to air their views adequately during floor debates without hindrance. Senator Natasha's outspokenness in her media interview further suggested that an internal power struggle may be brewing within the Senate Chamber.  

Senator Natasha does not appear to be finished with her agitation and complaints over the harassment and injustice that she claims she has endured for a long time in the male-dominated Nigerian Senate. She vows to reveal and expose Senator Godswill Akpabio over the next coming weeks, and in a planned national television interview, she is going to make. Her brawl with the Senate President over seating re-arrangement seems to have awoken her silence and latent anger over a past incident where she accused Senator Akpabio of undermining her efforts and contributions within the red chamber. Because of the public outcry over the previous matter at the time, Senator Akpabio had publicly apologized to her over the unguarded "Nightclub" remark he made.  

We await more follow-up drama regarding this unsatisfactory seat allocation and defamatory issue matters, especially because the Nigerian Senate leadership has referred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the senate’s disciplinary committee over her alleged procedural infraction on the chamber floor.

 

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Motivating young minds at MBHS Oron, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria

Motivating young minds at MBHS Oron, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria during a campus visit.

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I Want To Be Your Man

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Driving In Sleet Snow Weather And Icy Conditions

Experience Driving In Hazardous Sleet Snow Weather And Icy Conditions

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Winter driving conditions, especially sleet weather conditions are dangerous to drive on. In this video, I show you how to drive under sleet snow weather in dangerous and icy conditions in the northeast of the United States (US) where we experience a lot of snowy weather unlike in the southern part of the US. 

If you are not an experienced driver in the snow, it is always advisable that you stay home or find an alternative way to get to your destination on a heavy snowy day. If you decide to drive especially if it is sleeting, you start by praying for God's travel mercies to reach your destination especially if you are venturing into the interstate highway system. Next, make sure you are not afraid, have thoroughly cleaned your car windshield, and warm your car before moving. Then ensure that you have a firm grip on your steering wheel while moving and accelerating. Pay careful attention to the road, especially because the white middle driving markings on the road are not visible in snowy conditions because the white lines are covered with snow. An experienced driver knows his/her car's body movement language and would easily catch any unusual or abnormal sliding or swings that may not easily be noticed or felt by an inexperienced driver. Learn to understand your car and how it operates and how much speed you can apply on the pedals without your tires skidding especially with ice accumulated buildup on the underneath of your car as you increase your acceleration up slowly. Many hidden icy spots may be covered by snow too. If your car slides suddenly, don't panic and slam your foot heavily on the pedals as this may actually make the sliding of the car on the snowy road even worse. A lot of accidents and accident car pileups occur under snowy conditions, especially during ice storms. Please be very careful.  

Remember that there is a big difference when driving between sleet, freezing rain, and regular snow conditions. 

Finally, according to the US National Weather Service, "Sleet occurs when snowflakes only partially melt when they fall through a shallow layer of warm air. These slushy drops refreeze as they next fall through a deep layer of freezing air above the surface and eventually reach the ground as frozen raindrops that bounce on impact. Depending on the intensity and duration, sleet can accumulate on the ground much like snow." I hope you watched the video and experienced a virtual drive on a snowy day in upstate New York State.

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Photo News Flashback Series #1

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The New Trade Tariff Wars Begin!

The New Tariffs Wars Begin

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As President Trump unleashed unprecedented Tariffs on its neighbors, Canada and Mexico, both countries vowed to retaliate. Canadian President Trudeau immediately responded to Trump’s tariff announcement by announcing his 25 percent proportional tariffs totaling C$155 billion on its US neighbor beginning a first-time Tariff War between the two allies. 

The Canadian C$155 billion tariffs take effect on the same day the US tariffs take effect on Tuesday. In his closing remarks announcing the tariffs and financial hurt it will impose on both Canada and the US economies, Trudeau flanked by his foreign affairs and finance ministers noted in a somber mode, the years of good bilateral relations between the two neighbors. He stated:

Trudeau and foreign affairs and finance ministers.
Picture Credit: Reuters

"From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of the Korean Peninsula, from the fields of Flanders to the streets of Kandahar, we have fought and died alongside you during your darkest hours," he said. "We've built the most successful economic, military and security partnership the world has ever seen."

Trudeau encouraged Canadians to buy Canadian products and vacation at home rather than in the U.S. "We didn't ask for this but we will not back down," he said. 

Mexico also vows to retaliate against President Trump's 25 percent tariffs against Mexican exports to the US. Now that Canada has retaliated against its long-time ally, the world awaits to see what the  Mexican neighbors will do next. So far, China appears to have a wait-and-see approach to see what US two neighbors are doing before it retaliates against the 10 percent trade tariff President Trump has proposed on Chinese goods. This 10 percent will be in addition to the existing tariffs Trump imposed on China during his first term. Indeed, a new world trade tariff war may have started. 

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A Tribute to Former MBHS, Oron Principal Mr. A. U. UMO from PENTAS 72 Alumni

A Tribute to former MBHS, Oron Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria, Principal Mr. A. U. UMO from PENTAS 72 Alumni (Graduating Class of 1972). 

May his soul Rest In Peace (RIP)