Pesticides affect sperm quality, health experts say

Culled from: Premium Times Nigeria
The experts said so in separate interviews in Lagos.
Some medical experts in Lagos on Saturday said pesticides and other
insect killer chemicals could affect the quality of sperm in men.
They told the News Agency of Nigeria in separate interviews in Lagos
that low sperm quality could cause sterility.
A consultant gynaecologist at Shalom Hospital, Titi Dairo, said many
environmental factors affected sperm quality in men.
According to her, such factors are pesticides and insecticides, which
are mostly overlooked by most people as damaging to the sperm
producing organ of men.
"Pesticides and insecticides used in controlling insects, pests and
rodents have harmful effects not only on a person's health,but also on
the sperm. Pesticides and insecticides exposure may affect
spermatogenesis leading to poor semen quality," she said.
"Other environmental elements that affect sperm quality include:
extended exposure to industrial chemicals like herbicides, pesticides,
organic solvents and painting materials.
"Indiscriminate exposure to these elements should be limited, if not
avoided because lowsperm count and poor sperm quality are the causes
of infertility in men," she added.
A general physician, Ibidun Abimbola, said that over exposure to
insecticide used in killing mosquitoes could have harmful effect on
the sperm producing organs of men.
"Chemicals from pesticides and insecticides can cause damage, not only
to the health, butalso to the male reproductive organ.
"Reduction in sperm quality due to several exposures to pesticides and
insecticides can result in infertility," she said.
She listed other factors responsible for low sperm count in men to
include work related stress, and lead fumes generated in the
manufacturing of small cell batteries.
"Exposure to X-rays should be limited as sperm cells are easily
damaged by its gamma rays.
"Sitting for a long period, wearing tight clothing or using a laptop
on your lap for a long period may also increase the temperature in
your scrotum and reduce sperm production," she said.

Crucifixion Of ‘Black Jesus’ In Lagos

Christians globally on Friday commemorated Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday and the faithful in Lagos were not left out as they re-enacted the crucifixion procession.
One of the most significant events in the journey of Jesus Christ was his trial, crucifixion on the cross of Calvary and eventual resurrection which set the stage for his redemption of believers.
The man who played the role of Jesus Christ at some point fell and he was stripped of his clothes. In all, there were 14 major stations on his journey to the cross. He was then crucified alongside two criminals at Calvary. As spectators watched the procession, devotees wailed as Jesus was taunted, bruised and flogged. The Pastor of Saint Dominic Catholic Church, Reverend Father Felix Onemeghie says Nigerians should learn from the humility and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
On this day, Christians commemorate the passion or suffering and death on the cross of Jesus Christ. This is an observance that involves people fasting and praying.
Many church services were held in the afternoon, usually between noon and 3pm to remember the hours when Jesus hung on the cross. Source: Channels Television

Its Rumour! Kim Kardashian Insists Her Baby Won’t Be North

There are reports everywhere claiming that the baby Kim Kardashian and
Kanye West are expecting would be named North (as in North West). But
Kim says there's no chance her child's initial's gonna be on a
compass.
The reality star sat with Jay Leno to discuss her pregnancy, who she
told first and potential baby names. Right there, she dispelled rumors
of the baby being named North.
One name the couple is actually considering among several others is
the old English name Easton, which has a few different meanings.
Easton is not far from East anyway (East is still on the compass!);
the KimYe baby could be 'East West'!

Jamb 2013 Exam Date May be Postponed

The 2013 JAMB Examination scheduled to hold on 27th of April 2013
might be postponed due to the WAEC Economics examination which will
hold by Friday 26th of April.
Our information source stated clearly that there is an hundred percent
assurance that the date will be shifted because of candidates who
might be sitting for both exams and will be travelling from one center
to another.
Although, the news has not yet been officially announced by the Board,
just keep your fingers crossed as updates comes anytime soon.

Psquare, D'banj, 2Face & Banky W Among Top Ten African Wealthiest Artistes

Recently, four of our very own Nigerian artistes are among the Top Ten
Africa's wealthiest artistes. According to Africa Answers, the
artistes are 2face, BankyW, D'banj and Psquare.
Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour topped the list as he came 1st,
Psquare 2nd, D'banj 3rd, 2face 7th, and Banky W 9th position.
Read the breakdown of their earnings below to make it clearer;
Psquare makes more than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville which is
located at Ikeja is worth $3 million and as part of their brand
support, they also have a 3 years deal with Globacom; a Nigerian
telecommunication company as brand ambassadors where they are paid a
million dollars a year.
D'banj, they said, made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a T.V
station to star on his own reality show called the Koko Mansion. He
has a crib in Atlanta worth of $1.5 million and reportedly charges on
the upside of $100,000 per show currently.
2Face has a vast investment in real estate across Nigeria, he earns
around $50k to $80k per show and owns a night club in Nigeria just to
name a few.
For Banky W, they wrote he has been a brand ambassador for Etisalat
mobile in Nigeria and is currently the face for Samsung products in
the West African nation. Out of his generous heart, Banky W has
started off Mr Capable foundation; an education charity organization
with the aim to aid in the education of children from poor families.
Do you think this is a Credible List or Not? Let's hear your view.

Nollywood Actress, Ilami Whyte’s Semi-Nude Pictures Hit The Net

Nollywood actress, Ilami Whyte, who emerged winner of the 2010 Next
MovieStar reality show, posted these pictures of herself on the
Internet.

Four Soldiers Beat A Police Corporal To Coma

A police Corporal was, beaten to coma by four soldiers in Bauchi State following a minor isunderstanding between the army and the police in the state. The policeman, Abbas Haladu was said to have met the soldiers who barricaded the entrance leading to the Emir’s palace near the Roundabout at about 7am when they descended on him, beating him mercilessly. Source gathered that Haladu’s left hand was reportedly broken by the soldiers allegedly led by a Sergeant. According to Source,the soldiers had barricaded the road at about 8pm on Tuesday as a security measure to forestall any breakdown of law and order. It was learnt that Corporal Haladu who was in mufti was stopped from going to the Emir’s palace where he was posted to commence duty for the day. Trouble started for the corporal when he was asked by the soldiers to identify himself which he did, but the soldiers on duty who were already reportedly angry insisted that he would not pass through the barricade to the Emir’s palace.