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Human body has a pH balance between alkalines and acids. On the pH scale, a rating of 0 is completely acidic, while a rating of 14 is completely alkaline. In fact, human body is slightly more alkaline than acidic. However, an improperly balanced diet can make your body’s pH levels swing one way or the other, which isn’t good for long-term health.  Is your body too acidic? Consider these alkaline-rich foods: Swiss Chard Like most leafy greens, swiss chard is packed with vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, potassium, and vitamins A and C, which make it a great choice…

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has solicited Nigerians’ support to stop governors from borrowing beyond their tenures. Fayose in a tweet said he inherited more than N70 billion debt when he resumed office in which the state services with N1 billion monthly. He noted that he owes civil servants arrears of four months’ salaries, as July’s was paid on Friday. In reaction to the governor’s sanctimonious advice, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said Fayose has borrowed N56 billion since coming to power on October 16, 2014. In its latest DMO’s website published at the weekend, the office stated that the…

A South African lady Wednesday told the court that she spent seven months coughing and with swollen eyes after Prophet Lethebo Rabalago sprayed her with insecticide. Prophet Rabalago, self-styled prophet of the Mountzion General Assembly in Limpopo, South Africa, was charged with five counts of assault and contravening environmental laws after images of him spraying congregants with Doom went viral in November last year. Presiding magistrate Frans Mahodi asked a 20-year-old Thabiso Chabalala how she felt when she saw Rabalago holding the insecticide can. “I was taken by surprise. I thought that was how God instructed him to conduct the…

The Spiritual Director of Adoration ministry Enugu, Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, at the weekend gave those who fabricated against lies him that he supports Abubakar Atiku over his presidential ambition seven days to apologise to him or incur the wrath of God. An online publication claimed that the Catholic priest had declared support for Atiku’s presidential ambition for 2019. Fr. Mbaka  declared,  “I give the reporter seven days to recant the report or apologise, or I will take action against such vulturous and satanic character assassins who have been working hard to destroy my reputation or make me a…

Sir Mo Farah was named the winner of the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday night as the presenters Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan struggled to cope with the shock result and a broken video link. Farah’s own coach was caught on camera uttering a disbelieving expletive after the four-time Olympic champion was announced as winner of the prize. Farah had been a 50 to one outsider with bookmakers to win the prestigious award, with the boxer Anthony Joshua considered the overwhelming favourite. When former Liverpool FC player and manager Kenny Dalglish announced he had triumphed in…

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is ranked number 1 university in both government and private-owned unversities in the country, according to the National Universities Commission (NUC). A report released by NUC last week indicates that University of Lagos occupies second position while Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Ibadan occupy third and fourth positions respectively. The first private university in top 10 is Covenant University, Ota is at the 6th position in the national ranking. Lagos State University, (LASU), Ojo is the best ranked state university at 16th position. Here is the full list of ranking: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria University…

Unhealthy habits take a toll on the health of people. At times, some misconstrue smoking and drinking as most unsavory habits that can negatively affect the health of people. Yet, you can have some habits that are unhealthy which are actually making you age faster than you should. Before you search for anti-wrinkle cream and skin-firming solutions, you should take a look at your lifestyles that contribute to you aging faster and looking older. There are many habits that could be responsible for your quick aging, viz; You Wash Your Hands and Face always Washing your hands often during the…

Akwa Ibom stakeholders jeered at Uwemedimo Nwoko, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Monday when he submitted that Nigeria is operating a two-tier government: federal-state system with no provision for local government as independent body in the 1999 Constitution. Yet, the 1999 Constitution in Chapter 1, section 7 (1) states “The system of local government by democratically elected local government councils is under this Constitution guaranteed; and accordingly, the Government of every State shall, subject to section 8 of this Constitution, ensure their existence under a Law which provides for the establishment, structure, composition, finance and functions of such…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed sadness over the incessant clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the country leading to loss of life, livestock and properties, and called on the federal government to bring the clashes to an end. So far, the clashes have led to loss of thousands of lives and properties worth millions of naira. In a communiqué issued Saturday by the National Executive Council of the union after a four-day meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, the meeting frowned at the renewed cases of kidnappings especially in Kaduna and Niger States, urging government to…

Cucumbers have many significant health benefits. Here are some of them, viz; They are a good source of vitamin B. Since cucumbers contain about 95 percent of water, you get rehydrated when you consume them. Cucumbers make your skin smoother and younger while boosting your hair growth. Cucumbers have been employed in recent years in battles against cancer. They help in curing hangover. Cucumbers help you to keep your breathe fresh while preventing bad breath. Cucumbers aid easy digestion and weight. They reduce blood cholesterol and controls blood pressure in the human body. Cucumbers encourages healthy joint and relieves arthritis…