Professor Maurice Iwu says Bitter Kola Only Stops Virus Replication, Not a Cure

 Professor Maurice Iwu,  a Professor of Pharmacognosy, says  Bitter Kola Only Stops Virus Replication, Not a Cure ,Maurice Iwu, whose publication about the potency of Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) in reducing the replication of the Ebola Virus has become popular since the outbreak of the disease, has reiterated that the Bitter Kola is not a cure for Ebola, as rumoured in some parts of Nigeria.

Ranking Of African FEMALE Teams After Last Round Of The World Chess Olympiads 2014

 1. Egypt (2030)
 The Egyptian female chess team just like their male counterpart shows that they are well ahead of other African teams , The team comprised of  two strong Women Grand masters (WGM) two Women international masters WIM and a Women FIDE Master WFM  has an average FIDE rating of 2030 were seeded 59th in the starting rank but ended far ahead of that in the final rank as they finished  with an impressive 37th position far ahead of other African countries, The team also came first in Group C and won  first prize in that Category ,
1 WGM Mona Khaled 2169
2 WGM Wafa Shrook 2065
3 WIM Moaataz Ayah 1954
4 WIM Wafa Shahenda 1932
5 WFM Abdelmenaem Sohayla 1782

 2. Algeria (1943 )
Starting Rank- 77, Rank after 11 rounds - 57
1 WFM Meghara Lylia 1811
2 WIM Mezioud Amina 2052
3 WIM Latreche Sabrina 1972
4 WIM Toubal Hayat 1938
5 Oussedik Nassila 1594

3. South Africa (1797 )
The South African female chess team came second in Group D to win a Category prize
 Starting Rank -93 Final rank- 72
1 WIM Frick Denise 1892
2 WIM Solomons Anzel 1840
3 WIM Tlale Tshepang 1798
4 Van Niekerk Robyn Julian
5 WCM Fisher Michelle M 1657

4. Zambia (:1576)
 Starting Rank-109  Final rank -77
1 WFM Mwango Lorita 1874
2 Mbatha Constance 1677
3 Hamoonga Linda Banti 0
4 Saina Yvonne 1752
5 Kabamba Bwalya 0

 5. Botswana (1780 )
Starting rank -94  Final rank- 88
1 WIM Mudongo Boikhutso 1844
2 WIM Lopang Tshepiso 1778
3 WFM Francis Onkemetse 1735
4 WFM Botlhole Kgalalelo 1762
5 WFM Francis Thapelo 1723

6. Nigeria (1215 )
Starting rank 120, Final rank 104
1 WFM Olatunji Oluwatobiloba 1860
2 Coker Omolabake 0
3 Enarevba Mandy 0
4 Rabiu Olabisi 0
5 Aramude Sandra 0

7. Tunisia (1701 )
Starting rank -98  final rank-105
1 WFM Matoussi Amina 1747
2 Matoussi Amani 1627
3 WCM Marzouk Amira 1669
4 WFM Krifa Najla 1759
5 WCM Ben Said Safa 1589

8. Angola (:1594)
Starting rank -108 final rank-107
1 WIM Caxita Esperanca 1727
2 Domingos Maria M 1576
3 Joao Delfina 1534
4 Pires Luzia 1538
5 Tavares Domingas 1511

.9 Zimbabwe (:1723 )
Starting rank- 97Final rank-108
1 Wakuruwarewa Colletta 1633
2 Zengeni Tatenda Melisa 1660
3 Masiyazi Rhoda 1920
4 WCM Zengeni Paidaishe 1678
5 Nomalungelo Mathe 0

10. Madagascar (:1000 )
Starting rank-129 final rank-116
1 Andriatsiferana Irina 0
2 WCM Razafindrabiaza Christine 0
3 Razafimahefa Lalaina Vololona 0
4 Ralivololona Hanitriniaina Andri Hanitriniaini 0
5 Raveloson Miah 0

11 Uganda (:1662 )

1 Angolikin Goretti 0
2 Namaganda Christine 1536
3 WCM Amoko Ivy Claire 1803
4 Kigeni Grace 1676
5 WCM Mutesi Phiona 1632

12  Kenya (1332 )
1 Jumba Gloria 1507
2 WCM Wambugu Jane Wanjiru 1530
3 WCM Shah Riya 1289
4 Winfred Thitu 0
5 Wabuti Rose 0

13. Namibia (:1000)

1 Tjatindi Kamutuua 0
2 Shipindo Rauha 0
3 Haufiku Toshi 0
4 Nepando Jolly 0
5 Aluteni El-Shaadai 0

14. Ethiopia (1116)

1 Tekeste Weldegebriel Israel 0
2 Alemu Huluka Aschalech 0
3 Alemu Haregeweyn Abera 0
4 Berhe Azeb Asmelash 1464
5 Menassie Zeleke Azeb 0

15 Sudan (1000)

1 Omer Hager 0
2 Nasreldin Zeinab 0
3 Mohammed Ibtihal 0
4 Mohammed Tayseer 0
5 Mustafa Mansour Zienab 0

16. Mozambique (1325)

1 WIM Vilhete Vania Fausto Da T. 1832
2 Namaela Malena Cidalia Rafael 0
3 Malenda Ana 0
4 Castro Neusa Aridas De 1467
5 Farnela Nuzela Zacarias Musindo 0

17 Togo (:1000)
1 Edoh Ama 0
2 Esse Akua Kosife 0
3 Toglo Ayaba 0
4 Kouevi Kokoe Solange 0

 18. Cameroon (:1000 )

1 Magne Sylviane Kouokam 0

2 Tchouateu Tankeu Stephanie 0

3 Ambade Rosine Same 0

4 Nga Tsimi Ariane Erika 0

5 Koussing Nguepnang Ingritte 0

 19 Lesotho (1000 )

1 Molupe Itumeleng 0

2 Makeka Veronica Pulane 0

3 Moletsane Maphuthi 0

4 Leboela Maboloka Andronica 0

20 Malawi (1000 )

1 Mpinganjira Ellen 0

2 Gondwe Vitumbiko 0

3 Royce Msiska 0

4 Desiderata Nkhoma 0

21 Ghana  1000

1 Sena Sarah 0

2 Allotey Dorcas 0

3 Ayiku Angela Naa Amerley

4 Geyt Paulina Van 0

5 Ashley Christiana 0 \

22. Seychelles

23 Rwanda

24  Swaziland

25 Burundi

Ranking of African teams after last round of the World chess Olympiads 2014 (OPEN)

{1}  (23)  Egypt    (2547)
The Egyptian team proved themselves to be the best in Africa, according to the pre- tournament ranking,The team comprised of three Grand masters including the highest rated Grand master in Africa also fielded two International Masters (IMs) of Grand master strength , in fact IM Samy Shoker has achieved all three GM Norms and will be awarded the GM title this month.Team Egypt had  7 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses after 11 rounds of play meeting China (the eventual winner in round six) a pointer to the fact that they are a force to reckon with, though they lost that encounter by 3.5 to 0.5 points with Africa's best  GM Amin Bassem 2627 taking half point off the China board one,  GM Wang, Yue 2718 !! Starting Ranking -38 , Rank after 11 rounds - 23  It is important to note that Egypt won the Category Prize for GROUP B  ahead of very strong teams like Australia,Finland, Slovakia , Iceland,Bosnia & Herzegovina and Colombia!!
1 GM Amin Bassem 2627
2 IM Shoker Samy 2487
3 IM Ezat Mohamed 2466
4 GM Adly Ahmed 2589
5 GM El Gindy Essam 2486

{2} (76) Tunisia (2294)
Team Tunisia won 6 Matches, drew none and lost 5 after 11 rounds, starting rank- 88, Final rank- 76
1 FM Zaibi Amir 2297
2 FM Amdouni Zoubaier 2350
3 FM Boudriga Med Ali 2282
4  Bouzidi Ahmed 2231
5 CM Bouaziz Mehdi 2246

{3}(82) South Africa (2350)
South Africa had  5 wins , 1 draw and 5 losses in 11 rounds of play, starting rank- 79, Final rank 82
1 IM Solomon Kenny 2378
2 IM Steel Henry Robert 2399
3 IM Kobese Watu 2333
4 FM Van Den Heever Donovan 2289
5 IM Gluckman David 2236

{4} (90) Botswana (2189)
Botswana had 5 wins, 1 draw and 5 loses after 11 rounds , starting rank- 111, Final rank-90
1 CM Gaealafshwe Barileng 2222
2 FM Njobvu Ignatius 2193
3 FM Khetho Phemelo 2195
4 CM Olebile Thato 2144
5  Notha Moakofi 2070

{5} (94) Zambia (2291)
Zambia had 5 wins, 1 draw and 5 loses, Starting rank - 89, Final rank -94
1 IM Chumfwa Stanley 2317
2 IM Mwali Chitumbo 2250
3 FM Phiri Richmond 2121
4 CM Chumfwa Kelvin 2193
5 IM Jere Daniel 2405

{6}(95).Uganda (2285)
Uganda - 5 wins, 1 draw, 5 loses, starting rank -92  final rank - 95
1 IM Emojong Elijah 2334
2 FM Wanyama Harold 2244
3  Ssonko Mathias Allan 2138
4 CM Kawuma Patrick 2261
5  Ssegwanyi Arthur 2299

{7} (103)Angola (2233)
Angola had 5 wins , 0 draws, 6 loses starting rank-101  final rank-103
1 FM Domingos Catarino 2280
2 FM Pascoal Eduardo A 2181
3 CM Simoes Joao 2245
4 IM Agnelo Amorim 2225
5 FM Aguiar Cristiano 1993

{8}.(104) Zimbabwe (1956 )
Zimbabwe had 5 wins, 0 draws, 6 loses starting rank 141 - Final rank- 104 . Zimbabwe came second in Category E of the event.
1 IM Mandizha Farai 2388
2 IM Makoto Rodwell 2279
3 Masango Spencer 2155
4 Mushore Emarald Takudzwa 0
5 Castro Bekithemba Sibanda 0

{9}(106) Libya (2223)
Lybia had 4 wins 2 draws 5 loses starting rank - 102 final rank - 106
1 FM Gator Mosab 2166
2 CM Al Sori Mohamed 1984
3 FM Elarbi Abobker 2283
4 FM Chahrani Ibrahim 2239
5 FM Asabri Hussien 2202

{10}(110) Sudan 2138
1 CM Nadir Samir 2141
2 FM Yaaqoub Rashid 2164
3 CM Ahmed Holi Ali Moawia 2067
4  Abdel Wahab Elkhatem 2093
5  Ahmed Abuzied 2154

{11} (112). Ethiopia (2059 )
1 Mesfin Leykun 2131
2 Tadese Estube Haileselassie 1952
3 FM Belachew Yimam Abera 2194
4 Abera Aydagnuhem Gezachew 0
5 Altaye Girum Teklewold 1960

{12}  (113). Malawi (2031)

1 CM Chipanga Chiletso 2060
2 Chimthere Alfred Charles 2017
3 CM Nyambalo Joseph Xavier 2115
4 Gerrard Mphungt 1930
5 Chalemba Joseph 0

{13} .(116) Madagascar (2153)
1 IM Ranaivoharisoa Alain 2183
2 CM Rajaonarison Faniry 2112
3 CM Rakotomaharo Fy Antenaina 2253
4 Rakotoniaina Antsiva 2014
5 CM Ramasindraibe Girard 2065

{14} (117)Nigeria (2206)
Nigeria had 5 wins,0 draw, 6 loses Starting rank- 107 Final rank - 117
1 IM Olape Bunmi 2273
2 CM Kigigha Bomo 2197
3 FM Ajibowo Olamide Patrick 2168
4 CM Balogun Oluwafemi 2187
5  Akinseye Abiola 2156

{15}(121) Morocco  (2362)
1 IM Ali Sebbar 2387
2  Choukri Adel 2177
3 IM Hifad Rachid 2311
4 IM Tissir Mohamed 2366
5 IM Onkoud Abdelaziz 2383

{16} (122) Algeria (2286)
1 GM Haddouche Mohamed 2508
2 FM Bengherabi Khalil 2170
3 IM Belouadah Saad 2320
4  Seddaoui Yamine 2105
5 IM Nassr Ali 2145

{17} (126) Mozambique 2169
1 FM Alice Mateus Felizardo Viageiro 2121
2 FM Mucongoma Miguel Jose Maconi 2194
3  Calicoca Wilton Inacio 2218
4  Maia Mariano Tesoura De 2141
5 CM Abrantes Persson 1986

{18} (131)Namibia 2117
1 FM Mueller Leonhard 2183
2 CM Eichab Charles 2048
3  Nitzborn Max Baron 0
4 CM Handjaba Mclean 2139
5  Oberholzer Rex 2099

{19} (138) Ivory Coast (1000 )
1 Manan Yoboue Hermann 0
2 Mambe Lobognon Anderson Olivier 0
3 De Gondo Simplice Armel 0
4 Ble Kouko Hubert 0
5 Essis Essoh Jean Mathieu Clau 0

{20} (143) Ghana (1718 )

 1 Hasford John Kojo 2055
2 Anquandah Francis Eric 1963
3 Jamena Joseph Mensah 0
4 Gabah Richard 0
5 Thompson Edward Nii Lamptey 1854

 {21}.(145) Cameroon (1728)
1 Banlock Benjamin Didier 2054
2 Agbor Ebot John 1931
3 Ebosse Victor Patrick Kingue 0
4 CM Makem Pierre 1928
5 Amba Marius Claude Oyon 0


{22}(148) Senegal (1000 )
1 Badji Sekou Aransbene 0
2 Gueye Elhadji Gorgui 0
3 Wane Al Hassane 0
4 Leye Mamadou Mbaye 0
5 Sy Abdoulaye 0

 {23} (149). Kenya (2058 )
Kenya had 2 wins , 3  draws , 6 loses starting rank-130  final rank-149
1 FM Gateri Martin 2064
2 CM Magana Ben 2085
3 Atwoli Joseph 2046
4 Ouma Stephen 2038
5 Jackson Ndegwa 0


{24} (150). Seychelles (1793)
 Seychelles  had 2 wins, 3 draws, 6 loses , starting rank -150 final rank-150   It was however unfortunate that a member of the team CM Meier  slumped and died of  heart attack during the 11th round of the tournament. This is a big blow to African chess.
1 Meier Peter 2039
2 CM Meier Kurt 1944
3 Pillay Ragul 1312
4 Hoareau Benjamin 1875
5 Kate Timothy 0

{25} (155). Mauritania (:2041)

1 FM Boydia Sidi 2068
2 CM Hemam Moulaye Brahim 2070
3 CM Taleb Mohamed Ahmed 2024
4 Sabar Ethmane Daouda 2002
5 Cheiguer Mohamed Abdellahi 1802


{26}(156) Lesotho (:1544 )

1 Klaas Tokelo 1653
2 Mohatlane Liteboho 1577
3 Latela Kananelo 1479
4 Khalema Sechaba 0
5 Mafube Masilo 1466


{27}159. Rwanda (1410)

1 CM Kabera Godfrey 1909
2 Niyibizi Alain Patience 0
3 Murara Maxence 1729
4 Ruzigura Alexis 0
5 Ngarambe Rugema 0

{28} 164. Togo (14190
1 Dongo Wezou Henri 0 TOG
2 Kouevi Mawuvi Koue 1841
3 Fumey Enyonam Sewa 1833
4 Botsoe Koffi 0 TOG
5 Ndjelle Abby Edah 0

{29}165). Gambia (1754 )
1 Bah Ebrima 2070
2 Dalliah Joseph 2060
3 Bittaye Momodou Lamin 0
4 Lemon Eliman 1884
5 Jallow Jalamang 0

{ 30}166 Burundi (1462)

1 Ndikumana Yves 2030
2 Nininahazwe Tony 0
3 Ntagasigumwami Deo 1817
4 Rwamavubi Jean Bosco 0

Nigerian Female players gets individual honours at World chess Olympiads 2014

The Nigerian Female chess team has given Fans  many reasons to celebrate ahead of the last match of the 4th largest sporting event in Norway, at the 41st  world chess Olympiads in Tromso Norway. Three members of the Female team Rabiu, Olabisi, Enarevba, Mandy- soyoye and Aramude, Sandra  has bagged the WOMEN CANDIDATE MASTER TITLE (WCM) , The Team is presently at the top of their group and are set to win the group prize if they can beat  Team Botswana in the last round of the event, this appears to be a very tough task on paper but if the girls can maintain their focus and recent form, the Nigerian team can pick the match point and top the group  to win as a team as well which is quite possible, the more the margin of victory the better.
Three players awarded the WCM title
WCM Enarevba Mandy
WCM Rabiu Olabisi
WCM    Aramude Sandra

41st Chess Olympiads, ROUND TEN PAIRINGS FOR NIGERIA

  Team Nigeria (male) who are now ranked first in their group at the 41st world chess Olympiads are facing an uphill task today in the penultimate round as they  have been paired against Albania , a team with an average rating of ELO 2427 as against Nigeria's average rating of 2206 , The coaching crew has however rested the seemingly out of form IM Bunmi Olape while giving Olympiads debutant and green horn Akinseye Abiola  a golden opportunity  to prove his worth. The team is in high spirit and are hoping to get something positive out of this very tough match as it is very crucial to Nigeria's position in Group D of the Event.

Bo.	107	Nigeria (NGR)	Rtg	-	63	Albania (ALB)	Rtg	0 : 0
35.1	CM	Kigigha, Bomo	2197	-	GM	Dervishi, Erald	2581
35.2	FM	Ajibowo, Olamide Patrick	2168	-	IM	Mehmeti, Dritan	2416
35.3	CM	Balogun, Oluwafemi	2187	-		Ashiku, Franc	2284
35.4		Akinseye, Abiola	2156	-	IM	Seitaj, Ilir	2382

The female Team is going to be doing battle with the FIJI National chess team and the Nigerians now fired up with two of the players Olabisi Rabiu and Mandy Tega-Soyoye bagging the women Candidate master (WCM)title and Sandra Aramude aiming towards the title as well as she needs a win against an equally yet to be FIDE rated Sewak Aarti, the Nigerian girls are likely going to give a good account of themselves 

Bo.	120	Nigeria (NGR)	Rtg	-	115	Fiji (FIJ)	Rtg	0 : 0
52.1	WFM	Olatunji, Oluwatobiloba	1860	-	WFM	Lyons, Kieran	1811
52.2		Coker, Omolabake	0	-	WCM	Sukhu, Gloria	1501
52.3		Rabiu, Olabisi	0	-	WFM	Vukikomoala, Hilda	1461
52.4		Aramude, Sandra	0	-		Sewak, Aarti	0

Nigeria Chess team dazzles as they beat host nation at world chess olympiads

 It was a great day for fans and followers of Nigerian chess as The Nigerian  male team completely discombobulated the host nation third team (Norway 3) in round nine of the 41st world chess Olympiads in Tromso Noway, The Norwegian team's average rating is 2381 as against Nigeria's 2206 but the rejuvenated Nigerian side comprised of International master Bunmi Olape, Candidate master Bomo Kigigha, Fide Master Olamide Ajibowo and Candidate Master Femi Balogun played like men on a mission throwing off their psychological depression of earlier rounds and playing well enough to beat a much stronger team (on paper). Team Nigeria edged out team Norway by 2.5 to 1.5 points .

Round 9 on 2014/08/11 at 14:00
Bo.	71	Norway 3 (NOR3)	-	107	Nigeria (NGR)	1½:2½
48.1	IM	Lie, Espen	-	IM	Olape, Bunmi	1 - 0
48.2	FM	Hauge, Lars Oskar	-	CM	Kigigha, Bomo	0 - 1
48.3	FM	Holm, Kristian Stuvik	-	FM	Ajibowo, Olamide Patrick	½ - ½
48.4	CM	Mihajlov, Sebastian	-	CM	Balogun, Oluwafemi	0 - 1

 A good day for Nigerian chess was made complete when the National Female side also completely crushed the Cameroon 4-0  to show their class over their west African neighbors, the duo of Olabisi Rabiu and Mandy Tega Soyoye has also been awarded   the title of Women Candidate master WCM though this is yet to be made  official.

Round 9 on 2014/08/11 at 14:00
Bo.	120	Nigeria (NGR)	-	125	Cameroon (CMR)	4 : 0
60.1	WFM	Olatunji, Oluwatobiloba	-		Magne, Sylviane Kouokam	1 - 0
60.2		Coker, Omolabake	-		Tchouateu, Tankeu Stephanie	1 - 0
60.3		Enarevba, Mandy	-		Nga Tsimi, Ariane Erika	1 - 0
60.4		Rabiu, Olabisi	-		Koussing Nguepnang, Ingritte	1 - 0

  The male national team meets Albania  while the Female team meets Fiji  in the tenth round which is the penultimate  of the event.

Gallant Nigeria Chess team leads in Group "Gold medal" Chase In chess Olympiads with five rounds to go

 It is no longer news that Team Nigeria male and Female chess team  are currently  representing Nigeria at the 41st World chess Olympiads in Tromso Norway. The Male team is placed in GROUP D  while the Female team is in GROUP E based on Average ratings of the teams respectively.
The  Female team after  six rounds are currently topping their group although with a slight edge over other teams in pursuit of the coveted group prize , this is something to cheer up the enthusiastic Chess fans and followers back home in Nigeria and  all the team need do now is to ensure maximum concentration of their focus on what needs to be done to maintain the lead , from the level of performance so far and based on the strength of the Female team, they can take the first prize with ease if encouraged to keep the  team spirit  high.

Group E
Rk.	SNo	flag	Team	Team	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	120		NGR	Nigeria	4.0	46.0	11.5	28.0
2	131		NAM	Namibia	4.0	32.0	9.0	23.0
3	112		BAR	Barbados	4.0	30.0	9.0	27.0
4	115		FIJ	Fiji	4.0	25.0	8.5	23.0
5	114		QAT	Qatar	4.0	23.0	8.0	28.0
6	118		KEN	Kenya	4.0	23.0	8.0	27.0
7	111		THA	Thailand	4.0	22.5	10.5	23.0
8	116		TPE	Chinese Taipei	4.0	22.0	9.0	26.0
9	119		MOZ	Mozambique	4.0	22.0	7.5	29.0
10	113		HON	Honduras	4.0	21.5	9.0	27.0

The male team however seems far behind in their group but on a closer look  all the teams in that group has the same number of points having 6 match points each  and are only separated by Tie break points , a rejuvenated male team  have the capacity to overtake the rest if they reignite the form exhibited by the players during the selection process of the team at the Olympiads trials here in Nigeria, with a little encouragement  and right frame of mind the team will surely go on a good run in the last five games.

Group D
Rk.	SNo	flag	Team	Team	TB1	TB2	TB3	TB4
1	109		NCA	Nicaragua	6.0	72.5	13.5	40.0
2	120		SRI	Sri Lanka	6.0	56.0	13.5	32.0
3	119		CYP	Cyprus	6.0	52.5	12.5	33.0
4	122		JAM	Jamaica	6.0	44.5	11.5	29.0
5	124		SUR	Surinam	6.0	41.0	12.0	30.0
6	115		SUD	Sudan	6.0	40.0	11.0	36.0
7	113		THA	Thailand	6.0	38.0	12.0	28.0
8	128		NEP	Nepal	6.0	34.5	12.0	32.0
9	107		NGR	Nigeria	6.0	32.5	10.0	34.0
10	132		MTN	Mauritania	6.0	32.0	10.0	27.0

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