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  • Gov Ishaku pledges support for the development of Taraba.

    Gov Ishaku pledges support for the development of Taraba.

    By Danzumi Ishaku Jalingo.

    The Taraba state Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku has reiterated his commitment towards developing Taraba state in the interest of peace and development of the Nation.

    Governor Ishaku, stated this in his address at the TEKAN/ECWA third quarter Thanksgiving combine service  at the Main bowl of the Taraba state, Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo.

    The Governor said his administration has done a lot to rescue all sectors of the state and blamed the attitude of some persons who are trying to distort peace in the state by fueling crisis as a factor hampering development.

    He advised Christians to always give thanks to God in every season.

    In his message at the thanksgiving, the Guest Speaker who is the President of the Lutheran Church World Wide, Most Reverend Filibus Musa Panti who spoke on the theme, “He holds Victory for the upright” said God is a defense to the upright that was why he takes their pains and sufferings.

    The Archbishop, advised Christians to always maintain integrity in all that they do because integrity is earned and cannot be purchased.

    The Lutheran President posited that  Prior to Independence there was hope for the Nation Nigeria but at fifty nine things are yet to take shape stressing that the younger generation would hold those at the helms of affairs  accountable for abandoning the Nigeria project.

    On his part the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria Isaiah Magaji Jirapye thanked TEKAN/ECWA for organizing the service tasking Christians to reject anything that will disunites them.

    The Service featured Scriptural reading from Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku, Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly and Chairman ECWA Taraba District Church Council Reverend Jonathan Nyebe.

    There were also Presentation of Merit awards to Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku for his outstanding contributions to the development of the state and selfless service to the Christian Community by TEKAN/ECWA and for his victory at the last gubernatorial poll in the state and at the election petition tribunal by new life for all, women wing.

  • Zenith  Basketball League:First Bank, Air Warriors, MFM, Dolphins and Customs book final 8 spots

    By Unukere Oboh

    Zenith Bank Women’s League defending Champions, First Bank of Lagos have qualified for the National Final 8 from the Atlantic Conference Centre in Ibadan after 5 wins.

    Newly formed Air Warriors of Abuja proved to be the surprise package of the 2019 season after dispatching all oppositions with commanding display with 5 wins after 5 games.

    The qualification of MFM of Lagos never came easy as they snatched a late victory against former Champions, Dolphins on match day 5 to record their fourth win and punch a Zenith Bank Women’s League final 8 slot alongside Customs whose only loss was to Air Warriors in the Savannah Conference.

    The battle for the last ticket in the Atlantic Conference will be between Delta Force of Asaba with 8 points and Sunshine Angels of Akure with 7 points from 2 wins.

    Although Nigeria Army Amazons’ qualification is not yet guaranteed in the Savannah Conference, they enjoy a third spot in the Conference with Black Gold Queens on 8 points and Plateau Rocks on the 5th spot hot on their heels.

    Action will resume on Monday with MFM Queens taking on IGP Queens while Oluyole Babes tackle Sunshine Angels.

    Last placed Ogun Babes will battle Dolphins who will be hoping to bounce back after the harrowing loss to MFM.

    First Bank will hope to continue their winning run when they face fourth placed Delta  Force.

    In the Savannah Conference 6th placed Taraba Hurricanes will hope to be the first team to record a win against Air Warriors while Nigeria Army will be desperate for a win over Adamawa Flames in their quest to book their National final 8 ticket.

    Plateau Rocks will also hope to mount pressure on teams above who are still within touching distance with a another win against Kaduna Angels who have only managed one victory in five games.

    2018 Zenith Bank Women League bronze medalist, Customs will be up against Black Gold.

  • Mohammed led Lagos exco suspension stands -RTEAN President

    Mohammed led Lagos exco suspension stands -RTEAN President

    …Says Association bigger than individual
    By Unukere Oboh
    The Executive National President of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, Comrade Eriyo Osakpamwan has once again advised Nigerians especially members and Lagosian not to have any dealings under the name of RTEAN with Alhaji Musa Mohammed and his led former Executives as the state chapter remained dissolved.
    Comrade Eriyo Osakpamwan gave the advice when he received in audience the Abia state chapter Executives at the RTEAN headquarters in Abuja on a solidarity visit.
    He said his interest is to see to the welfare of members and the progress of the Association.
    The RTEAN boss said he always follow the legal and constitutional way in resolving issues especially now that the National industrial court has restrained them from further parading themselves or having dealings to do with the Association.
    “My coming as President is to ensured the unity, progress of members and the Association. No body is bigger then this Union, therefore, we must work in unionism in order to move the Association to where it rightly belong.
    “We must discard hatred, work as one family. Love one another, unified all units, branches and chapters across the country, in doing all this , we will succeed in moving this Association to the next level.
    While advising RTEAN members across the country not to indulge in anything that is inimical to the Association and Nigeria constitution, Comrade  Osakpamwan said is always advisable to go the way of law, hence the National Industrial Court in its wisdom restrained the former Lagos state chapter chairman from having dealings under the name of RTEAN.
    He therefore advised the Lagos state Caretaker Committee to go about their normal daily business, as the law will eventually take it course.
  • Embrace good teachings of Islam, Ganduje urges Muslims

    Embrace good teachings of Islam, Ganduje urges Muslims

    By Unukere Oboh
    Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has stressed the need for Muslims Ummah to embrace the good teachings of Islam to ensure peace and unity in the State.
    The Governor was speaking at the annual Zikir and Prayers for National Unity organised by the Majalisul Shura Litaraqa Al-Tijjaniyya held at Kano Emir’s Palace.
    Ganduje represented by his Deputy Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna said acquiring knowledge in Islam and putting in to practice what the religion teaches are the best solutions to some societal problems facing the Muslims.
    He Maintained that Tijjaniyya Followers are for long identified as the peace loving people who sacrifice themselves in acquiring knowledge and promoting love and teaching of the Prophet and his companions as guided by Sheik Ahamadu Tijjani.
    While acknowledging the contributions made by such great scholars towards islamic propagation, Governor Ganduje advised the Muslims to shun the habit of differentiating between the Prophet’s Companions and remain in peace with one another.
    Ganduje further extended his best wishes to the organisers of the annual Zikir and assured of his administration continue support and coorperation towards promoting the religion of Islam.
    In his speech, the Emir of Kano Malam Muhammadu Sunusi II said the annual Zikir and Prayers are organised to draw closer all the Tijjaniyya Followers and pray for the Nation’s Unity and Stability.
    He encouraged the members to wake up and seek for more knowledge tio serve as ladder that would allow them to know the religion of Islam and the Tijjaniyya doctrine.
    Earlier, in his welcome address, the Acting Chairman of Majalisul Shura Litaraqa Al- Tijjaniyya Khalifa Sani Shehu Maihula urged the Members to follow and copy the good life style of Sheik Ahmadu Tijjani who devoted his time in propagating the teaching of Islam and the love of the Prophet.
    Other Prominent people who spoke during the annual Zikir include chief Imam of Abuja Mosque Sheik Muhammad Suru, Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi and the Governor of Kaduna State Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i among others.
  • TROOPS KILL 3 TERRORISTS IN BORNO.

    TROOPS KILL 3 TERRORISTS IN BORNO.

    By Dauda R Pam, Maiduguri

    TROOPS of Operation Lafiya Dole,OPLD, have killed 3 Boko Haram terrorists, with arms and ammunitions recovered in an ambush along Banki- Pulka road junction in Borno state.
    The Deputy Director Army Public Relations. Col. Ado Isa, disclosed this via a statement attributed to credible information received from some patriotic Nigerians about terrorists movement along Banki Road Junction, Pulka in Gwoza general area of BORNO state.
    According to him, troops of Special Response Area (SRA) Pulka under the Nigerian Army Super Camp Gwoza, in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a successful night ambush on Thursday 3rd October 2019, which resulted in the neutralization of 3 terrorists, recovery of 2 AK 47 Rifles and 2 motor cycles with unconfirmed number of terrorists reportedly wounded during the ambush as there was no casualty on the Nigerian Army or Civilian JTF.”

    Items recovered by troops according to the statement are, 2 X AK 47 rifles and 2 X bicycles.

    Similarly,, the statement further said “at about 2250 hours on 3rd October 2019, in what seems like a repraisal attack to avenge the lost of their members in the ambush conducted by the troops, some marauders/criminals woefully attacked the Delta Company Location of the SRA at Pulka. Consequently, troops swiftly responded by effectively repelling the attack, one bandit lost his life and one Ak 47 rifle was recovered. No casualty was recorded by the Civilian JTF or the troops.”

  • 7 Ways to detoxify your body system

    7 Ways to detoxify your body system

    Detoxification is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including the human body, which is mainly carried out by the liver.
    And this is done by removing impurities from the blood and liver.

    It is, however, important to note that the body expels toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin. But when these systems are compromised, and impurities aren’t adequately dealt with, the body system will be affected.

    Nevertheless, we have compiled a list of five ways to get rid of toxic substances from your body. Read on to find out how to detoxify your body system.

    Here are five ways to get rid of toxic substance from your body

    1. Drink plenty of water

    When it comes to the detoxification of body system, water is king.

    Water is not just essential for survival but is equally important for removal of unwanted toxins which have occupied a huge space in your body. And you can do this by consuming at least 4-5 liters of water per day.

    Another important fact about water is that it does not only removes the impurities but helps in weight loss, combats skin issues and boosts one’s energy levels to optimum.

    You can throw in some orange segments and mint leaves, lemon wedges and mint leaves in order to prepare some detox water as this will make it more healthy.

    2. Exercise

    Exercise is the culture of a healthy body. When you exercise there are immense sweating and sweating is a means by which the skin eliminates some toxins.

    The skin is capable of removing metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury through sweat. Just like defecation and urination, sweating is an effective means of detoxification.

    Exercising would not only help you in stay fit and healthy, it would also help you get rid of the unwanted toxins.

    Running, jogging, front planks, squats, pushups and forward lunges are examples of exercises that can help detoxify the body.

    3. Eat fresh food

    The most important cause of toxin accumulation is consumption of highly fried, processed, refined & packaged foods.

    Excessive oil, salt, and sugar act as toxins and lead to various health issues in the near future. Not just that, pesticide sprayed fruits and vegetables can be equally harmful to your body.

    If you are looking forward to detoxifying your body, then it is important to free the body from undue strain. Choose organic fruits and veggies rather than consuming fast foods and processed foods.

    Reduce to the minimum, your oil, salt, and sugar consumption.

    It is sure to contribute to the body’s welfare.

    4. Try fasting and go vegan for a day or two

    It very okay to fast for a day or two and consume only fresh fruits and veggies as this would help give your digestive system a much-needed break that will help with adequate rejuvenation.

    The result of this will not only make you feel light, it will also provide ample rest for your gut.

    5. Have a green smoothie

    Smoothies are not just tasty but are highly nutritious too. And they can be easily made using green leafy veggies like spinach and pumpkin leaves.

    You can also add in cucumber, lettuce, beetroot, carrot, apple, banana to your glass of antioxidant-rich drink. Try consuming it for your breakfast or as a late evening drink and feel refreshed.

    This exercise would not only boost your immunity levels but will efficiently help you with the detoxification process.

    In conclusion, it is very important to state here that the best way to detoxify the body is to eat fresh and clean.

    And you can easily detox your body at home without any hassles as your body would thank you for letting it off the chemicals even if it’s for just a couple of days.

  • Socialism with Chinese characteristics with global vision and a sense of humanity

    Socialism with Chinese characteristics with global vision and a sense of humanity

     

    By Zhong Sheng

    As China celebrates the 70th anniversary of its founding, and global observers are casting their eyes towards the east and seeking the codes to China’s development miracle which is unseen in human history, a white paper recently issued by the country’s State Council Information Office stated how China made such success possible.

    The white paper, titled China and the World in the New Era, says that the ultimate reason for China’s success achieved in the past 70 years is that China has found and will continue on the right path – socialism with Chinese characteristics.

    The choice of path is critical to the successful development of a country. By closely combining Marxism and reality of China, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has built a wide path, the socialism with Chinese characteristics that helped the country achieve prosperity and helped the people achieve happiness.
    The wide path, achieving magnificent results, will be forever recorded by the history of human progress for its distinctive Chinese characteristics, broad and farsighted global vision and care for humanity.

    This path has helped China, a populous country, provide adequate food and clothing for its people, making the brightest chapter in the history of global poverty reduction.

    In the early days of the People’s Republic of China, following a century of war and chaos, the country and the people were in dire poverty. However, the country today is moving towards a moderately prosperous society in all respects.
    During the past 40 years of reform and opening-up, over 700 million people were lifted out of poverty, accounting for 70 percent of the world’s total. It is a miracle in the human history of poverty reduction.

    Providing adequate food and clothing for the people is a basic issue of global peace and development. Therefore, China’s huge poverty alleviation efforts help not only itself.

    Peter Nolan, professor from the University of Cambridge, believes that the development path explored by China will promote global sustainable development. Many leaders of developing countries also noted that they would learn from China’s experiences.
    This path has helped China promote innovative solutions in global governance as the country is injecting powerful energy into the peaceful development of the world.
    China adopts independent foreign policy of peace, and actively promotes the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence (mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence) to be the basic norm of international relations and basic principle of the international law.
    It is playing an important role in building a fair and equitable international political and economic order, contributing ideas and plans to safeguarding world peace and promoting common development.
    In the new era, China is promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and a new type of international relations, and has offered the Belt and Road Initiative.

    Getting closer to the center of the world stage, China has become an important power to protect international justice and the international system with UN at its core.

    Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation Robert Kuhn noted that China, by actively engaging in global governance, is a defender of world stability, equality and prosperity.

    This path, which suits China’s reality and requirements of the times, has shown developing countries a new choice of modernization through China’s successful practices.
    China’s practices explained that western systems and models are not the only solution to a country’s governance and modernization, and every country can explore their own path.

    Rather than copying the development mode of western countries, China has built its own path by learning from past experiences and human civilization according to its reality.
    American scholar Arif Dirlik noted that the value of the socialism with Chinese characteristics lies not only in its importance to global economy, but also the alternative path it has offered for developing countries.
    China’s progress in the past 70 years proved that no country can achieve prosperity by asking for assistance and waiting, and only striving leads to a bright future. The socialism with Chinese characteristics relies on its solid and unremitting efforts, the fulfillment of its own responsibility and its pioneering spirit.

    In the new era, China will maintain its original aspiration with confidence, and join hands with global countries to achieve common development and win-win cooperation.
    (Zhong Sheng is a penname often used by People’s Daily to express its views on foreign policy.)

  • White paper released on China and the world in the new era

    White paper released on China and the world in the new era

    By Zhong Sheng

    The State Council Information Office of China published a white paper titled “China and the World in the New Era” on Sept. 27, introducing China’s development achievements, paths and trend concerned by the world in a systematic manner.
    By expounding the relationship between China and the world, the white paper guides people to view China from a broader perspective and to better understand China’s interaction with the world.
    The white paper points out that China is a member of the world, and China’s development is closely related to the rest of the world. Over the past 70 years, the country has stood up, grown rich and is becoming strong. Every achievement it has made justified its path of independent development, and drew closer its relationship with the world.
    China has become the world’s second largest economy, largest manufacturer, largest trader in goods, and second largest consumer of commodities, which indicates China’s importance in the changing global pattern.

    How to perceive China’s path, understand China’s development trend and conduct positive interaction with China has become an important topic of the international society.

    To understand that China is a member of the world, one should see that the country has injected positive energy to global peace and development. The country sticks to independent foreign policy of peace, and follows the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence (mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence).

    Over the past 70 years, China has not provoked a single war or conflict, nor invaded a single square of foreign land. China has cut the size of its armed forces and taken active part in UN peacemaking operations, consistently serving as a power of peace.

    In pursuit of domestic construction and reform, the country is further expanding opening-up and seeking common development. Opening even wider to the world in the new era, China is making the cake of global development larger and larger.

    To understand that China is a member of the world, one should also see that China’s development is bringing opportunities to the world. China’s GDP accounts for nearly 16 percent of the world’s total, contributing nearly 30 percent to the global economic growth. The country’s development with higher quality will create better opportunities for the world.

    According to a McKinsey Global Institute report, by 2040, the integration between China and the rest of the world is expected to drive economic value of $22 trillion to $37 trillion, equivalent to 15 to 26 percent of global GDP. Strengthened cooperation between China and other countries will create enormous economic value.

    To understand that China is a member of the world, it’s important to see that the Chinese Dream shares similar aspiration with the world. Dreaming of prosperity and rejuvenation for their country, and happiness for the people, the Chinese will contribute more energy to the building of a better world.

    The world is undergoing profound change unseen in a century which brings not only risks and challenges, but also opportunities. The rise of China and other emerging market and developing countries helps upholding the international system with the UN at its core and international justice.

    While seeking happiness for the people, revitalization for the nation and common development for the world, China is actively promoting the building of a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind. It is also advancing the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and promoting a new model of economic globalization.
    The country is committed to expanding peaceful and win-win development with other countries, and its wisdom, practices and achievements have been broadly commended by the international society.
    Looking back at the successes of the past seven decades, the Chinese people are proud of all their achievements. But they will not fall into complacency or stagnation.

    In this new era, China will not waver in its commitment to forging ahead on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, pursuing mutual learning and mutually beneficial cooperation, and working together with the rest of the world.
    In the future, China will embrace the world in a more open and inclusive manner, engage in more interactions with other countries, and bring more progress and prosperity to itself and the rest of the world.

    As the white paper says, in the new era, China and the world will share a better and brighter future.(Zhong Sheng is a penname often used by People’s Daily to express its views on foreign policy.)
    “世界之中国”的时代内涵(钟声)
    9月27日,中国国务院新闻办

  • 5 Incredible Health Benefits Of Celery Juice

    5 Incredible Health Benefits Of Celery Juice

    The celery juice movement is the latest health trend which is popular among celebrities and influencers but what are the benefits? It calls for drinking blended and drained celery every morning on an empty stomach and is said to have almost miraculous effects. Various celebrity testimonials promoting the drink, have made the celery juice hype spread across social media.

    1. Heals you digestive system

    Celery contains special nutrients in its fibers which are activated when the celery is turned into juice. These nutrients act as a natural laxative and relax the nerves that have been damaged by unhealthy lifestyle and eating unhealthy, processed foods.

    Celery juice soothes and cools the digestive system and acts as an anti-inflammatory in the gastrointestinal tract. Celery juice works wonders for those with bowel issues and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

    Celery is also very high in natural sodium and that can really help you absorb the rest of the food you eat throughout the day.

    2. Strengthens bones

    Celery is very high in calcium and silicon which help to regenerate and strengthen damaged bones. It is also packed full of Vitamin K which plays an important role in bone health and helps fight against osteoporosis.

    A lack of natural sodium in your diet causes your body to pull it from your bones, making them weak and brittle over time. However, celery is here to help humans strengthen and replenish their body’s skeletal system.

    3. Purifies your blood

    Celery contains a particular compound called coumarins which promotes the activity of white blood cells and assists the vascular system. This helps the blood flow, reduces blood pressure and purifies the bloodstream.

    Many diseases of the nervous and blood systems are due to the inorganic elements and salts taken in by the body in the form of dead processed products. The sodium in celery also maintains the fluidity of the blood.

    It is also rich in Vitamin A, C, iron, and magnesium, an elite combination which nourishes and builds back red blood cells. In this case, celery works wonders for those dealing with high blood pressure.

    4. Detoxifies

    Celery juice is extremely hydrating and alkaline, making it great for balancing out the pH in the body and neutralsiing acid. This protect healthy cells lowers the risk of a range of conditions including heart disease, retaining bone density, reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system.

    Drinking celery juice by itself, compared to mixing it with other ingredients, simplifies digestion and elimination, helping the body to cleanse, detoxify and restore.

    5. Anti-Inflammatory

    Two special compounds in celery, polyacetylene and luteolin, make celery an anti-inflammatory powerhouse.

    Luteolin is a potent bioflavonoid that has been shown to stop the effects of certain enzymes which activate genes responsible for inflammatory response. Luteolin is also a strong antioxidant helping to fight free radical damage and reduce oxidative DNA damage related to inflammation.

    Polyacetylene is also considered one of the best defenders against inflammation, working to lower levels of inflammatory tissues in the body.

    There you have it, celery juice seems to be not just hype but actually help with fighting man ailments and restoring your body’s natural balance. From heart disease to IBS, brittle bones and MS, celery juice has been said to make a marked improvement with consistent use.

    Will you try a chilled glass of celery juice?

  • 10 Things every woman deserves from a man

    10 Things every woman deserves from a man

    Love is meant to be a wholesome feeling of happiness and contentment. Anything short of that is only burdensome. Therefore, in your search for a man, look for someone worthy of all the love you are willing to pour out.

    Actually, here are 10 things every woman deserves from a man:

    1. You deserve someone who’s going to impact your life

    When it comes to love, you shouldn’t settle for anything but the absolute best. You deserve someone who’s going to make an imprint in your life; someone who’s going to show you that they care about you. There’s a difference between telling someone you adore them, and showing them. Be with the person who will do anything to show you that he cares.

    2. You deserve someone who misses you when he’s not with you

    You ought to be with a man who finds himself thinking about you when he’s not with you and counting down the hours until he can see you again. Be with the man who always makes an effort to see you.

    3. You deserve to be with a man who treats you well

    You deserve someone who treats you like a Queen because he knows that’s what you are. He should jump through hoops for you. You matter to him and he reminds you of that on a daily basis. Be with the man who treats you right.

    4. You deserve someone who challenges you

    You deserve someone who will confront you when he doesn’t agree with you. He gives you his honest opinion and challenges you right to the core. Be with someone whom you find incredibly interesting.

    5. You deserve desire

    You deserve passion — the “I can’t stop thinking about you and have to have you right now” kind of passion. You should be with someone who makes you always feel wanted. You should be with someone who kisses you every morning and looks at you with love and warmth in his eyes. Be with someone who enjoys pleasuring you and always makes sure you’re sexually satisfied.

    6. You deserve someone who incorporates you into his life

    He’s eager to introduce you to his family, friends, and co-workers. He values the opinion of the important people in his life and he wants you to meet all of them. He tries to see you every chance he can. Be with someone who always makes time for you.

    7. You deserve someone who is caring

    You deserve a man who remembers the special occasions and note-worthy moments. You deserve someone who brings you flowers and chocolate just because. Be with someone who is kind because that’s what makes a man marriage material.

    8. You deserve a planner

    You deserve someone who loves to plan because he knows it brings joy to your life. You should date someone who reminds you that you’re special and makes an effort to make you happy. Be with someone who plans far in advance.

    9. You deserve a romantic

    You deserve a man who knows that chivalry isn’t dead. He opens doors for you, pulls out your chair, and courts you. He knows how to woo you. You deserve someone who holds your hand; someone who walks next to you and is proud to be dating you. You deserve to be with someone who knows he’s lucky to be your man. Be with someone who believes in romance.

    10. You deserve someone who makes you better

    He brings out the best in you and loves having you in his life. You deserve someone who goes out of his way to put a smile on your face. You’re worthy of a man who makes your dreams come true. Be with someone who makes you smile. You deserve the fairy tale.