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Many of us take yogurt but it is not all of us that know about its surprising health benefits. Yogurts are packed with nutrients which help keep the body healthy.

So, if you take yogurt often, keep it up! Here are the health benefits of yogurt:

1. Aids Digestion
Yogurt is an easily digestible food. In addition, the good bacteria or probiotics present in some types of yogurt help with digestion of other foods and promote regularity. Also, yogurt is highly recommended for those suffering from different gastrointestinal conditions like constipation, diarrhea and stomach aches.

Eat one cup of low-fat yogurt with live cultures daily to soothe your tummy and keep your digestive tract running smoothly.

2. Boosts Immune System
According to several studies, people who eat two cups of yogurt daily with live cultures for three months have higher levels of immunity boosting cells compared to those who do not eat yogurt.

The good bacteria in yogurt strengthen the intestine, help the body absorb nutrients properly and make the digestive system strong. All these factors in turn boost the immune system.

To boost your immune system, eat yogurt with active cultures daily.

3. Helps Weight Loss
Yogurt can help you lose weight at a faster speed. The good bacteria in probiotic yogurt help improve metabolism and digestion, and keep you feeling full longer.

Plus, the high amount of calcium in yogurt signals your fat cells to pump out less cortisol, making it easier for you to lose weight. Also, the amino acids in yogurt help burn fat.

To lose weight, avoid junk foods and start eating yogurt with berries instead.

4. Treats Vaginal Yeast Infections
Women who have diabetes are more likely to get yeast or candida overgrowth in the vagina. Yogurt is a rich probiotic food containing Lactobacillus acidophilus that helps kill yeast. Also, it helps balance the pH inside the vagina and thus reduces the risk of yeast infections.

Eating six ounces of unsweetened yogurt daily will reduce the risk of vaginal yeast infections to a great extent. If you have a vaginal yeast infection, dip a tampon in plain yogurt and insert it in the vagina for two hours daily for several weeks.

5. Prevents High Blood Pressure
Eating too much salt is one of the key reasons behind high blood pressure. The potassium present in yogurt helps absorb and flush out sodium from the body.

According to a study presented at the High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, people who ate non-fat yogurt on a daily basis were 31 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to others.

Eat at least one cup of low-fat yogurt every other day to reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure.

6. Lowers Cholesterol
Yogurt with live active cultures can be very effective for lowering your cholesterol level. The live active cultures decrease cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Plus, thew probiotics also binds bile acids, which in turn helps lower cholesterol.

It can be particularly helpful for reducing the chance of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes.

A 2011 study published in the Journal of Dairy Science found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate 10.6 ounces of yogurt containing live active cultures each day had a greater decline in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels compared to those who ate other types of yogurt.

Those who have high cholesterol must eat two cups of yogurt with live active cultures daily. Other types of yogurt are less effective in lowering cholesterol levels.

7. Prevents Colon Cancer
Yogurt is great for keeping your colon healthy. Lactobacillus bacteria are a kind of intestine-friendly bacteria present in yogurt that promote growth of healthy bacteria in the colon and thus reduces the risk of colon diseases.

These good bacteria kill the harmful microorganisms in the colon before they become carcinogenic. Plus, the high calcium content in the yogurt binds cancer-producing bile acids and keeps them away from the colon walls.

To keep your colon healthy, eat yogurt on an empty stomach in the morning. Avoid eating yogurt with dinner.

8. Supports Oral Health
Yogurt can also improve your oral health. Low-fat yogurt, whether sweetened or not, will protect against cavities, one of the leading gum problems. This is mainly due to the lactic acid in yogurt that protects your teeth as well as gums.

Plus, yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and protein, two important nutrients that promote oral health. Experts also believe that the good bacteria in yogurt help control the growth of “unfriendly” bacteria in the mouth that can cause bad breath.

Just two ounces of yogurt per day can lower your risk of periodontal disease and also satisfy your sweet tooth.

9. Prevents Osteoporosis
The calcium, vitamin D and live active cultures in yogurt strengthen bones and increase bone density. This in turn prevents osteoporosis, a progressive disease in which the bones gradually become weak and vulnerable to fractures.

To help make your bones strong, always look for yogurt that has the most vitamin D. Just look at the label on the back of the product to help you to buy the best one.

10. Makes Hair Healthy
If you have yogurt, there is no need for pricy treatments promising healthy and shiny hair. Yogurt is a rich source of zinc, lactic acid, protein, calcium, and other nutrients that are good for your hair.
Yogurt promotes hair growth, reduces dandruff and relieves scalp itchiness. Plus, yogurt acts as a great natural conditioner for dry and damaged hair and helps gain and retain moisture.

Blend one-half cup of plain yogurt, apply it on your hair, leave it on for 30 minutes, and then wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use this hair treatment once a week to enjoy healthy and strong hair.

By eating yogurt daily, you can give your body a nourishing treat and help prevent many health problems.

China Civil Engineering Construction Company, CCECC, the contractor handling the 156 kilometre standard gauge rail line from Lagos to Ibadan has assured communities living along the rail corridor that the company would address all issues they have raised concerning their welfare and primary infrastructure before the final completion and handing over of the project.

The company in a statement signed by its media adviser, Dr. Eshemokha Maho, yesterday in Abuja, and made available to journalists. noted that the clarification became necessary following recent agitation by some communities along the rail corridor over an overhead bridged and a flooded link road.

The statement cited two communities, Laderin and Alagada, who recently went on protests to complain about the state of infrastructure in their areas. While Laderin is asking, CCECC to construct an overhead bridge across the rail line to connect villages in the area to the main road, those in Alagada are pleading with the construction giant to see to the reconstruction of the link road in the community which has been rendered unpassable as a result of flooding. Both communities are in the Ogun axis of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line.

The statement noted that although the construction of an overhead bridge in Laderin was not captured as part of the rail project, CCECC as an ethical company was committed to the development of local communities in all areas of its operations and had long put machineries in place towards addressing the complaint of the community, “we are working based on designs given to us by the contracting authority, as you know we cannot go outside the design, without appropriate approvals, it would be going outside the scope of the project and we could be sanctioned. However we have long taken note of the concern of the community and have taken it into consideration and are working with relevant government officials to ensure that the issue raised by the community are appropriately channelled and addressed.

On the issue of link road which the Lasada community also complained about, the spokesperson noted that CCECC is a company build on integrity.

“Yes it is true that we promised to fix the road, if you go there now work on the road is in progress and it would be delivered soon, I can assure you that the road would be better than it was before. There was no need for any agitation in the first place, because when we promise, we deliver, CCECC is a company that values its reputation and integrity”

He enjoined communities living along the rail corridor to maintain the peace and cooperate with CCECC to ensure that the project is delivered on schedule while the company works towards addressing all their demands.

By Jennifer Yusuf

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State, said he will use his second term in office to improve the lives of Nigerians by paying close attention to the poor and those on the lower rungs of society.

Addressing leaders of various communities from five Local Government Areas of Daura Emirate, who paid him a visit as part of Eid El-Kabir celebration, the President said he is convinced that majority of Nigerians understand who he is and his mission, on account of which they returned him for a second term in office with larger margin of votes than 2015.

“You know how much I laboured to get here. I ran three times in the past. The fourth time, God used technology to do it for me. The fifth time I ran (February 23, 2019), I went to all the states of the federation. The turnout of crowds was overwhelming.

“Truly, the people know and understand my mission. This is what the votes showed. The administration will dwell on our campaign issues — security, economy and corruption. We will fight for the poor,” the President said.

He emphasized the important place of agriculture under his administration, promising to appoint a minister who is knowledgeable and will know how to promote interest and investment in the sector.

“I will appoint a minister who knows agriculture and its role in providing jobs and growing our economy. You have seen how we broke the fertiliser jinx in the country. We will do more to better the lots of our farmers. Agriculture is our strength,” he added.

President Buhari expressed happiness with the changing attitude of young people to agriculture, with many earning respectable incomes, urging all of those without regular incomes to return to the farm.

In his remarks, Hon. Yusuf Bello Mai’ Aduwa, one the leaders of the delegation, thanked Nigerians for giving the President a second mandate to lead the country for another four years, stressing that he will not let the country down.

Mohammed Saleh, another community leader, said the communities under the Daura Emirate were grateful to the President for signing a bill to establish a Federal Polytechnic in Daura, after they had complained that the area needed a tertiary institution to encourage the youth to pursue higher education.

In her remarks, Hajiya Talatu Nasir, a Permanent Secretary with the Ministry of Information, said President Buhari’s government had empowered many women, with many already owning businesses like poultry and livestock farms.

The Daura community offered special prayers for the President, urging him to pursue the vision for a better Nigeria with the fear of God, courage to stand by the truth always, and mindful of the needs of the poor and underprivileged.

By Dauda R Pam

GOVERNOR Babagana Umara Zulum, of Borno state, may have been concluded plans to establish a Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations, to enhance research capable of sustainable socio-economic development of the state.

He disclosed this while playing host to the management staff of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) on a Sallah visit to government house, Maiduguri.

According to him, the ministry would soon commence operation to support and provide grants to researchers who are unable to carry out studies due to insufficient funds and that one of the commissioner designate would be assigned to head the new ministry.

“As an academic, I am very aware of the value of research, the ministry will be saddled with the responsibilities to conduct research and provide grants to university dons.

“Those, who are willing to contribute their quota to the development of the society but they do not have the financial wherewithal to do so.

“One of our adversaries is the gap between the industry and the education sector; weak linkage between our education system and industry, weak linkage between our graduates and the labour market.

“This can only be abridged by providing relevant and enabling technological environment including good laboratories and workshop to train our students,” Zulum said.

He hinted that the state government would equally establish faculties of science and environment at the Borno State University, adding that the institution is expected to commence operation in September, this year in collaboration with UNIMAID to facilitate its smooth take off.

Prof. Mohammad Alkali, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of UNIMAID, had earlier in an address, commended Zulum over his support to the university and expressed gratitude to the state government for constructing 20 housing units as well as addressing its water needs and road projects.

It would be recalled,that, Babagana Umara Zulum, is an astute professor of Irrigation Engineering, former lecturer at the university as well as the Rector of the Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri and the first and immediate past Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement (RRR), a position he held until elected governor, under the platform of APC.

By Dauda R Pam

The Borno State Government has approved the sum of N28.198 million bailout to fund salary arrears of five months to state-owned Hotels and its Investment Company.

This was contained in a statement issued by, Alhaji Babasheikh Haruna, Special Assistant on Media to Governor Babagana Zulum, and made available to the media in Maiduguri.

He disclosed that the approval was to settle the backlog of five months of salary arrears owed workers of the Borno State Hotels and Maiduguri International Hotel and that workers of the Borno State Investment Company would receive seven months’ salary owed them from January to July, this year.

According to the statement, the sum of N17.91 million was for payment of salary arrears to workers of the hotels while N11 million was to settle salary arrears of workers of the investment company.

The SA media said, “The organisations, hitherto, supposed to be self-sustaining but due to poor revenue generations, the state government offered a bailout to pay the backlog of salaries of these companies.

“Those to benefit from the governor’s magnanimity include the casual staff of the State Hotels in Maiduguri and Biu, respectively,” he said.
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Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal herbs, it has been used in the treatment of illnesses. Although, some people don’t like it because of its pungent smell, however, it has incredible health benefits which makes it a staple despite its pungent smell.

So, here are the amazing medicinal benefits of garlic:

1. Garlic purifies the blood
With garlic, you can easily tackle the root cause of acne by purifying your blood from inside to get a healthy skin on the outside.

All you need do is to take two cloves of raw garlic with some warm water every day, early in the morning and consume a lot of water the entire day.

Also, if you’re looking to shed some pounds, squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glass of lukewarm water and have it with 2 cloves of garlic in the mornings.

In addition, garlic will helps to cleanse the system and flush out toxins as well.

2. Garlic is an Anti-bacterial and Anti-parasitic
As a plant, garlic has been used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections for the last 7,000 years. Scientific studies have even gone further to suggest that diluted garlic extract helps children with tapeworm infections.

Although a garlic-based mouthwash may not sound interesting, a very small quantity of its extracts is sufficient to ward off cavity-causing bacteria.

3. Garlic lowers cholesterol levels
Scientific studies have shown that there are two kinds of cholesterol: LDL, and HDL. And the former which is LDL is bad for human health.

Garlic, on the other hand, is rich in the allicin compound and effectively prevents LDL cholesterol from oxidizing.

It is, therefore, advisable for people who have high cholesterol level to include garlic in their daily diet.

4. Garlic controls diabetes
The deadliness of diabetes can be said to be as a result of its numerous side effects. Diabetes can harm the kidneys; inhibit nervous system functions, cause heart disorders, and even lead to poor eyesight.

However, the oil extracted from garlic may protect diabetic patients from these side effects.

Garlic helps to treat Intestinal Problems

Garlic clears up most intestinal problems like dysentery, diarrhea, and colitis. Its role in dispelling worms is phenomenal.

It does not affect the functioning of useful organisms in the intestine, which aid in digestion, but it does destroy the harmful bacteria present in the intestines.

5. Garlic helps to treat infected wound
As an herbal treatment, garlic can be placed on infected wounds. But rather than applying it in its raw form, garlic should be mixed with three drops of water as the undiluted juice can irritate the skin.

6. Garlic increases libido
Surprisingly, garlic has been proven to have certain aphrodisiac properties. This means that as an herb, garlic can be used as an effectual sex rejuvenator.

Furthermore, is believed to enhance the libido of both men and women.

Owing to this, it is advisable for people who overindulge in sexual activities to consume garlic in their diet or in supplemental form, as it will help protect them from experiencing nervous fatigue.

Apart from its great taste, soursop has amazing health benefits. Here are the surprising health benefits of soursop:

1. Relieves Respiratory Distress
If you are struggling with a cough, cold, or other forms of the respiratory ailment, then soursop’s anti-inflammatory properties can help clear out your airways, relieve congestion, and soothe irritation. Soursop is a reliable way to eliminate phlegm and mucus, where many pathogens can live. By reducing inflammation of the nasal cavities and respiratory tracts, it can also speed healing.

2. Treats Insomnia
Soursop tea has been used as a stress relieving strategy for centuries. There are certain anti-inflammatory and soothing properties of soursop that make it very effective if you are suffering from excessive stress and anxiety.

Stress hormones in the body can be detrimental and can mess with your natural metabolic cycles, as well as your sleep schedule. If you’re suffering from insomnia or restless sleep, soursop tea is a wise choice.

3. Skin Care
You can make the seeds of the soursop fruit into a powder, which can then be formulated into a skin astringent, helping you reduce lines and wrinkles, and improving the appearance of age spots and blemishes. Apply this paste to the affected areas regularly and enjoy a healthier skin, while also protecting yourself from bacterial and microbial infections.

4. Prevents Cancer
This fruit has been directly linked to cancer prevention and a reduction in the size of tumors.

They can apparently cut off blood flow to foreign or non-normal cellular growths, and have already been positively associated with treating breast, pancreatic, prostate, and lung cancers.

5. Boosts Immunity
Protecting the immune system is one of the most important components of a healthy diet and fitness regimen. Adding a bit of soursop fruit to your diet, either through refreshing beverages or desserts, can positively impact your overall health.

Rich in vitamin C, this fruit stimulates the production of white blood cells, while the concentration of antioxidants helps to neutralize free radicals and prevent chronic disease.

6. Improves Gastrointestinal Health
Being rich in vitamin C, soursop was used for many years as a natural remedy for scurvy and dysentery. The juice of the soursop fruit can also be a very effective diuretic as it can cleanse the gastrointestinal tract and remove excess toxins and salts from the body.

Its anti-inflammatory components, including the alkaloids and quinolones, can reduce parasites in the gut and alleviate any pain or irritation in the stomach or colon.

Source: lifestyle.ng

Nigerian rapper, Iceberg Slim has finally apologized to Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim whom he broke up with last year.

The rapper took to social media with a post in which he revealed the main reason why they broke which was hidden to the public.

According to Iceberg Slim, he lied and cheated on Juliet Ibrahim who only wanted his love and honesty at all times.

He concluded by praying that God intervains as they continue on their separate paths in life. See screenshot below.

Iceberg Slim and Juliet Ibrahim were almost becoming something of a J-Lo and Diddy in Africa as they plagued Instagram with loved up pictures of themselves. While many thought the relationship was going to last, their desire for the lovebirds were cut short when they hinted at breakup before fully acknowledging their split by calling each other awful names on social media