8 Amazing Benefits Of Drinking Coconut Water

Coconut water is the nearly colorless liquid contained within a coconut.
Though it used to be referred to as the milk of coconut, it is not to be confused with the white milky liquid extracted from coconut meat.
In its natural form, coconut water is a light, mildly sweet drink with a very slight nutty taste and astringent feel. Coconut water from fresh, tender coconuts is the best, but it is now available bottled, with or without added sugar and flavors. The best, of course, is the 100% natural, with no added sugar or other preservatives or coloring.
It is the ultimate thirst quencher and offers a tasty alternative to water. This pure liquid is packed with nutrients that yield an array of health benefits.

Here are ten benefits from this amazing tropical gift from nature:

Security Experts Doubt Deadline To End Boko Haram

Security experts are of the belief that it will take more than the Nigerian military to end the war against Boko Haram that has plagued the country since 2009.

According to Today.ng, the experts agree that while the troops have been able to decimate the insurgents and win back lost Nigerian territories, there’s the need for security forces to fish out the insurgents who may be imbedded in the civil populace.

Barcelona To Sell Messi, Neymar, Suarez

Barcelona’s financial troubles could force the club to sell its three highest earners Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar Jnr, The Sun UK reports. 

(L-R) Barcelona’s Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Atletico Madrid during their Spanish First division soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona January 11, 2015. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

 The three are in the process of negotiating new long term deals with the club but the financial demands of MSN would take a whole 73 per cent of the club’s overall revenue.

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Due to their demands, the club could be forced to sell the stars to free up funds for the debt-ridden club.

Brazil’s parliament starts impeachment proceedings against president

Eduardo Cunha ,President of Brazil’s Lower House, on Thursday said that the parliament was set to commence impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff. Cunha said Rosseff was suspected of falsification of state accounts, among other crimes.
Reacting to the development, Rousseff denied any wrongdoing and said she was indignant at the accusation. If a special committee that includes representatives of all parties accepts the impeachment, it will go to a vote of the full lower house.
The impeachment process needs a two-third majority in the lower house followed by the same majority in the upper house to remove the president from office

Danish vote in referendum on EU opt-out stance

Denmark would on Thursday Vote in a referendum to ascertain if it should change its two-decade-long opt-out system for EU justice and home affairs. The referedum came amid concerns that the system was affecting its membership in the European cross-border crime agency Europol.
The current opt-out system introduced 1993 has allowed Denmark to stay out of all supranational EU policy areas in home affairs and justice. However, following the 2009 Lisbon treaty, more EU cooperation is being transferred to a supranational level in reforms also affecting Europol.

SEE Why Real Madrid Could Face Explusion From Copa Del Rey

According to Skysports, Real Madrid could be expelled from the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player.

Russia winger Denis Cheryshev started in the fourth-round tie away to Cadiz despite being suspended after picking up a third yellow card in the semi-finals of last season’s competition. He scored Real’s first goal.

Cheryshev was on loan at Villarreal when he was booked for a third time in the 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in March, with suspensions carried over into the following season’s competition.

FIFA releases statement over arrest of it's vice presidents by the U.S. Department of Justice this morning

Football's governing body, FIFA, has released a statement concerning today's raid by police at the luxury Baur Au Lac Hotel, scene of raids in May that saw seven FIFA officials arrested and charged, triggering a crisis from which the organisation is still reeling. The officials who were arrested at 6a.m this morning are being held in custody pending extradition, the Swiss authorities said. The US arrest requests say the officials are suspected of accepting bribes involving millions of dollars.

57 year old man dies onboard an Arik Air flight

According to multiple reports, a 57 year old man identified as Albert Nnadi died on-board an Arik Air Flight that was heading to Lagos from Owerri yesterday December 2nd. The man was on his way to Lagos for medical attention when he was found dead as the passengers were disembarking from the plane after landing in Lagos. Arik Air confirmed the incident happened and said the body of the deceased has been deposited at the Mortuary.

Photo of the young lady killed yesterday during the Biafra protest in Onitsha

Nkiruka Anthonia Ikeayionwu, 21, was killed yesterday during the Biafra protest in Onitsha. May her soul rest in peace, amen. Another photo after the cut...

Vatican: Nigeria’s Cardinal Arinze Is God’s Gift To Humanity

Vatican, representatives of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa, and prominent Nigerians have praised Nigeria’s Cardinal Francis Arinze on the occasion of the 50th Episcopal Golden Jubilee Anniversary of the ordination of His Eminence.

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