5 sexy foods to boost libido

Chocolate

This sensual sweet does more than just make your tongue happy; it also contains a compound called phenylethylamine, which is linked to the release of endorphins, those natural feel-good chemicals that flood our bodies after a workout. Interestingly, though, research from the University of Guelph, which examined hundreds of studies on potential aphrodisiacs, found that even though people believe their sexual desire increases after eating chocolate, it's not linked in any way to sexual arousal or satisfaction. In other words, chocolate's sexy powers are likely all in the head, where it triggers serotonin and endorphins. But hey, that works too! When you're jonesing for a fix, enjoy a portion-controlled amount (half an ounce) with some hot tea.

Coffee

OK, coffee breath may not be that alluring, but java does possess some sexy properties. A study from Southwestern University found that the female sex drive perks up after a little joe, which stimulates the part of the brain that regulates arousal. One caveat: Because getting back to a healthy sleep pattern is so important for your overall health, be sure to pay attention to your afternoon cutoff time. For many people, restricting caffeine after 2 p.m. is a good general rule.

Eggs

These are a reliable source of L-arginine, an amino acid that's been shown to be effective in treating erectile dysfunction. And they're not just for breakfast. Try an easy frittata recipe for dinner some night.

 

 

Peaches

The creamy texture, beautiful color, and summery smell are definitely attractive, but these are just bonuses: It turns out that peaches' high vitamin C count makes them something of a fertility drug for your guy. Higher consumption results in better sperm counts and less sperm clumping (without going into details, that's a positive thing). Frozen slices are actually a little higher in vitamin C than the fresh ones, so stash some in the icebox and toss them into a smoothie for you—and your man

Saffron

A gorgeous, bright-yellow spice, saffron comes from the crocus flower and has a mild, delicate flavor that's popular in Spanish and other Mediterranean dishes. Researchers have found that saffron lives up to its reputation of improving sexual performance (worth its expense at about $11 per gram). The best way to bring out its flavor is to soak the threads in hot (but not boiling) water or broth for 15 minutes and add the "tea" to your recipe. It's superb in any grain dish—Spanish seafood paella is a classic one—as well as in soups and stews.

Ebola: US yet to request for assistance, says FG

Contrary to expectations, the United States is yet to approach Nigeria for assistance with regards to methods used to contain Ebola Reporters learnt on Monday.
The US had last week recorded its first Ebola case in circumstances similar to the importation of the virus to Nigeria by the Liberian-born American Diplomat, late Mr. Patrick Sawyer.
Thomas Duncan, the first person to have been diagnosed with Ebola in the US, is said to be fighting for his life in a hospital in Dallas.
Based on the feat recorded by the Federal Government in the containment of Ebola in Lagos and Port Harcourt, speculations had been rife that the US would seek the intervention of Nigeria.
But the Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, told Reporters that US had yet to approach Nigeria for assistance.
His Special Assistant, Media and Communications, Mr. Dan Nwomeh, made the clarification during an inquiry by our correspondent on Monday in Abuja.
“As at Friday really, there was no formal request by the United States, for assistance in the containment of Ebola Virus Disease,” he said.
The Ebola case in US was recorded in Dallas, Texas, and was from a patient who had reportedly just come back from Liberia.
A statement from the Director of Centre for Disease Control and the Texas Health Department, Dr. Tom Frieden, last Tuesday said the patient had been hospitalised while contact tracing had commenced.
The patient had no symptoms when leaving West Africa, but was said to have developed symptoms approximately four days after arriving in the US on Sept. 20.
He said, “The person fell ill on Sept. 24 and sought medical care at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas on Sept. 26. After developing symptoms consistent with Ebola, he was admitted to hospital on Sept. 28. Based on the person’s travel history and symptoms, CDC recommended testing for Ebola.
“The medical facility isolated the patient and sent specimens for testing at CDC and at a Texas lab participating in the CDC’s Laboratory Response Network. CDC and the Texas Health Department reported the laboratory test results to the medical center to inform the patient.
“Local public health officials have begun identifying close contacts of the person for further daily monitoring for 21 days after exposure. A CDC team was dispatched to Dallas, Tuesday morning.”

Boko Haram kidnaps 35 fleeing Gwoza residents

No fewer than 35 fleeing residents of Gwoza in Borno state, among whom were a woman and her twins, were kidnapped by members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram on Tuesday.

Our correspondent gathered that the victims were kidnapped behind the Gwoza hills were they sought refuge after being displaced from their residents.
Executive Chairman of Stefanos Foundation, Mr. Mark Lipdo, quoting sources from the residents, said that three of those kidnapped have died in the hands of their abductors.
Lipdo said that one Mrs. Maryamu Emmanuel (with newly born set of twins) and one Dauda Vurgwha with three children, were among those kidnapped on Tuesday evening.
He gave the names of others kidnapped as Rhoda Habila, Yohanna Ndoka, Esther Habila, Alheri Yohanna Duwara, Grace Ezekiel, Hauwa Amos Ksuda, and Mrs Bitrus Fambiya.
Others were Samaila Dugja, Tabitha Joshua, Nuhu Joshua, Luka Joshua, Aaron Joshua, Hauwa Takawara, Thuma Ghwada, Dughwa Gwajaga, and Dauda Zhigaga.
He said three of the victims were reported dead, while one of them suffered a heart attack.
“Some of them managed to escape from their abductors,” he said.

Borno orders private schools to re-open

The Borno Government on Thursday directed operators of private schools to re-open for the new session in compliance with the Federal Government directive for schools to resume on September 22.

Alhaji Mohammed Kauji, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, gave the directive at a meeting he held with directors of the ministry in Maiduguri.

Kauji, however, said that public schools would remain closed pending when alternative accommodation would be provided for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in school buildings in Maiduguri.

“The IDPs have occupied most school buildings in the state capital; this is due mainly to insecurity facing us.

“Plans are underway to get places to relocate them so that schools can re-open for classes,” he said.   

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that public schools in the state were closed on March 16, following insurgent attack on the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi, Yobe.

Private schools were, however, not affected by the closure.

IS steps up attack on Syrian town of Kobane

Intense fighting is being reported between Kurdish militiamen and Islamic State militants advancing on the northern Syrian town of Kobane.
A BBC correspondent across the border in Turkey says mortars are hitting Kobane’s eastern outskirts, and reports heavy machine-gun and small arms fire.
IS has moved to within 1km (0.6 miles) of the town despite air strikes seeking to halt its two-week offensive.
Turkey has promised it will do whatever it can to prevent the fall of Kobane.
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu made the vow on Thursday after the Turkish parliament authorised military operations against militants in Iraq and Syria, as well as the use of Turkish bases by foreign forces.
More than 160,000 Syrians, mainly Kurds, have fled across the border since IS launched an offensive to capture Kobane on September 15.
In a separate development, IS militants shot down a government helicopter in northern Iraq, the Associated Press quoted Iraqi defence officials as saying.
Turkey’s prime minister seemed to give a categorical assurance. The Turkish government, Mr Davutoglu said, did not want Kobane to fall and would do whatever it could to prevent this from happening.
But here on the border, Kobane is still under attack. A few hundred metres away, a squadron of Turkish tanks sits idle. There are no signs of any imminent Turkish move to stop the town falling.
Despite Thursday’s parliamentary decision, Turkey is still wary of getting involved. It seems likely the government will once again press members of the US-led coalition to create a no-fly zone before sending troops anywhere across the border.

Algerian troops kill five foreign militants near Niger border

Algerian army on Thursday killed five foreign individuals near the border with Niger, Algeria’s Defence Ministry said on Friday, according to the official APS news agency.
In a statement, the defence ministry said the army “ambushed a group of foreign criminals in the locality of Tiririne, near the border with Niger, as five of them were killed and four others injured.”
The statement did not specify whether these “criminals” were militants or traffickers, noting that two vehicles belonging to these individuals were destroyed.
The ministry added that the detectives had launched an investigation to identify the killed and injured individuals.
In 2013, Algeria closed its borders with Mali and Niger, following security reports warning of infiltration of militants into its territory.
Thousands of troops have been deployed along Algeria’s southern borderline to thwart potential attacks of armed groups based in Mali and Niger.

Pastor, others hijack truck with N25m goods

The Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Adeniji Adele, Lagos, has arrested a pastor, Peter Iyasele, and two others for allegedly hijacking a truck with N25m worth of goods in the Ijora area of Lagos.

Reporters learnt that while the two other suspects ─ Anthony Ibiade and Amas Debar ─ were arrested in Ijora, the 56-year-old clergy was arrested in Igando, Lagos.

Our correspondent gathered from the police that the hijacked truck, which contained 25 heavy duty outdoor airconditioners, belonging to a company based in Apapa, Lagos.

According to the police, the market value of the heavy duty air conditioners is about N25m.

Reporters gathered that the suspects were arrested after information got to DCP Chris Ejike. He subsequently directed his men to trail the suspects who were on the move to sell the products.

Our correspondent learnt that after the truck, which was initially heading for Ikeja, was hijacked by the suspects, the airconditioners were taken to a warehouse in Ibadan, Oyo State.

However, after the police swooped on the suspects, 22 units of the products were recovered, while one had been vandalised. The remaining two were said to have been sold.

It was gathered that two members of the syndicate ─ Oliver and another whose name had yet to be known ─ were still at large and were believed to have sold the two air conditioners.

The police said the suspects were experts in hijacking and diverting trucks containing electronic appliances and other household items.

In his statement to the police, the pastor said he was working as a transporter before he took to hijacking trucks. He added that the new job was to “source for funds to sustain my church.”

Iyasele, an indigene of Edo State, said in his statement that he heard a call from God, but there was no money to pursue it. Hence, he had to source for funds to be able “to survive in the ministry”.

Reporters gathered that 38-year-old Debar and Ibiade, 53, were the first to be arrested by the police before they led detectives to the pastor.

Our correspondent learnt that Iyasele’s church is situated along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

Ibiade, in his own statement, confessed to the police that he was the one who arranged for the driver who took the hijacked truck from Lagos to the warehouse in Ibadan.

A source at the Federal SARS told Reporters that the suspects, who were apprehended on Wednesday, September 10, had been charged to court.