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  • I have officially quit smoking cigarette -Teddy A declares

    A research conducted by the Nigerian Tobacco Atlas in 2015 says more than 16,100 Nigerians are killed by tobacco-caused diseases

    A 2017 WHO report shows that tobacco kills more than 7 million people each year while more than 6 million of those deaths results from direct tobacco use.

    When it comes to smoking celebrities experience the same difficulties like every other person.

    Former BBNaija contestant, Teddy A shocked his fans when he took to his Twitter page declaring that he has quit smoking.

    Teddy A who smoked on several occasions during BBNaija 2018 said:” And on this day I officially quit cigarettes, let this be a reminder”

    Recall that the reality show star, revealed why he puffed cigarettes during his stay in the Big Brother Naija House.

    In a diary session with Biggie, TeddyA revealed that cigarettes are his means of escape from the petty drama in the house. He also revealed he wasn’t down for the continued arguments and the general discontent amongst the housemates as he pleaded for more creative sessions to express himself.

    “I am not down for petty arguments. That’s the reason why I smoke. For me, it is a means of escape. It just calms me down.”

     

  • World No Tobacco Day: Smoking linked to 15 different cancers

    The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH) says tobacco smoking has been linked to 15 different kinds of known cancers.

    Mr Seye Omiyefa,the Executive Director of YATCH, made the disclosure at an awareness campaign and walk to mark the 2018 World No Tobacco Day.

    This year’s campaign focuses on the important link between tobacco and heart disease with the theme: “Tobacco Breaks Heart: Choose Health Not Tobacco.’’

    Omiyefa said: ” Tobacco use has been linked to over seven million deaths worldwide and causes a lot of deaths related to noncommunicable diseases including cancers, cardiovascular diseases and stroke every year.

    “Today’s marking of the World No Tobacco Day is to inform the public about the dangers of tobacco use, the abusive practices of tobacco corporations and what people can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.”

    According to him, there is low level of awareness on the risks that tobacco smoking constitute to the human heart.

    He called on the Federal Government to expedite actions that would ensure the immediate implementation of the National Tobacco Control Act.

    “More than 19,000 people die from tobacco use or second hand smoke exposure every day.

    “Unfortunately, most tobacco-related deaths occur in low and middle income countries where the population is target of intensive tobacco industry marketing.

    “The tobacco industry continues to aggressively promote the use of tobacco products and to conceal the dangers of tobacco use; but, we are fighting back to help prevent this ongoing devastation,” he said.

    “It is shocking that with just a puff of cigarette, a smoker breathes more than 4,000 chemicals including arsenic which is used in rat poison and formaldehyde used to embark dead bodies.

    “Other harmful substances found in tobacco include hydrogen cyanide used as a poison gas, ammonia used in household cleaning and phenol used in disinfectants.

    “These are just a few among others and most are cancerous ,” he said.

    Omiyefa said that every year, Nigeria loses all cadres of manpower and all categories of statesmen to tobacco-related deaths.

    “Nigeria is at risk of losing its workforce if steps are not taken to sign the Global Tobacco Control Treaty into law.

    “We are also calling on government to raise taxes on tobacco products to make them less affordable.
    “Cigarette is so cheap in the country, you even see minors buying it.

    “ To feed their insatiable hunger for profit, tobacco making companies are preying on young people in the country and they seek to lure them to a lifetime of addiction to their toxic products.

    “Good business for them translates to a colossal and ever growing global public health disaster that our government must urgently act to contain,” Omiyefa said.

    NAN reports that the walk started from the University of Ibadan and terminated at Ojoo.

    The campaigners carried placards bearing inscriptions including “The Effects of Tobacco not only Affects you, It takes a Turn on your Friends, Family and Life” and “Smoking Affects Every Part of the Body.”

    NAN

  • Shocking! ‘Born again’ Lynxxx caught smoking

    Shocking! ‘Born again’ Lynxxx caught smoking

    Fans of Nigerian rapper, Lynxxx were shocked when he declared that he is now born again and has given his life to Christ. Years after his declaration, Lynxxx is still yet to depart from his old ways. The ‘Fine Lady’ crooner was caught on camera smoking at the recent Castle Lite event in Lagos.

     

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    This has sparked various reactions from his fans on social media.

     

    Read the comments below.

    @Essa: He is not being judged. People re saying how they feel. That is what happens when people re in the public eye. He was very open abt his christianity so we expect a level of morally upright behavior from him. You cant knw if the degree at which he smokes is excessive or not cause we both don’t knw him personally. It is not fake life if u do the right thing. Afterall we ve non christians that don’t smoke. Doesn’t mean they re fake

    @Jogui: Smoking isn’t a determinant of your relationship with God. It’s merely a habit.

    @Tobbydavidson: I hate smoking but it doesn’t define you as an unbeliever neither does it belittle your faith.

    @Nekahxoxo: LMAOOO awon monitoring spirit ??? Where is it written in the Bible that mans shouldn’t smoke?

    @Orjiblessing: Fake born again everywhere

     

    Back in August 2016, Lynxxx shared his encounter with God, which made him become a born again Christian. According to him:”So on this very day last year… I had an encounter that changed my thinking, my outlook, my stance on alot of things and ultimately my life… Its been an amazing year of self -discovery, truth and the beginning of an intimate relationship with God and Living in Purpose. I wish u all the same evolution and self -discovery through Christ when your time comes”.

    Lynxxx also revealed in an interview that he lost friends who cannot cope with his new found sense of purpose.

    This is not the first time he will be caught smoking in the public glare. Lynxx was caught on camera smoking Shisha at Sao Cafe on Wednesday June 22, 2016.

  • People who say I smoke have never seen me smoking – Bimbo Akintola

    People who say I smoke have never seen me smoking – Bimbo Akintola

    Bimbo Akintola needs no introduction when it comes to the business of acting. Akintola has over the years become an household name as a result of her flawless role interpretations.

    However, there has been rumours about her smoking habit with has been trailing her for a while. In a recent chat with Punch, she debunked the claims.

    Hear her:”If you are asking if I smoke, I don’t. It would interest you that people who say I smoke have never seen me smoking before, yet they say it with assurance. I don’t mind people talking about whether someone is smoking or not, but they must have evidence. You must have evidence to say certain things about people. If you ask me if I drink, I barely drink now. Smoking and some other habits people engage in are not good for the health. And I’m of the view that people who smoke should quit.”