Boko Haram threatens to sell abducted Chibok schoolgirls

The Boko Haram sect has threatened to “sell” the hundreds of schoolgirls it abducted three weeks ago.

Militant leader Abubakar Shekau sent a video obtained by the AFP news agency, in which he said for the first time that his group had taken the girls.

About 230 girls are still believed to be missing, prompting widespread criticism of the Nigerian government.

Natural Acne Remedies

Very few individuals make it through life without at least a minor breakout of acne. Depending on its severity, acne can contribute to and even cause emotional distress as well as significant damage to the skin. However, effective acne treatments are available and range from conventional treatments to safe, natural healing methods like apple cider vinegar and hydrogen peroxide.

Angina (Chest Pain) Remedies

Angina (Chest Pain) Overview
Angina refers to pain in the chest, arm, back, jaw or shoulder and is an indicator of Coronary Heart Disease. The pain is described as tightness, squeezing, burning or pressure behind the breastbone. The sufferer may be nauseous, sweating, tired or short of breath. Standard heart tests (EKG, stress test, X-rays, etc.) will be used to diagnose the problem. Nitroglycerin is used for pain. Lifestyle changes are needed to reduce heart attack risk. Heart surgery may be necessary.

There are four types of angina:

Health Benefits of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

1.Aloe Vera helps to moisturize and nourish the skin.It is greatly beneficial for treating acne and can be used for general skin problems,wounds,cuts,burns,scars and altogether for maintaining the healthy and beautiful skin.
2.Reduces Inflammation

3.Aloe vera is an antioxidant and it helps to fight against colon cancer.

4.Aloe vera heals internal digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, acid reflux - cleanses the intestinal tract.It cleanses and supports our digestive system.

5.Aloe vera helps to reduce the risks of strokes and heart attacks. 

Health Benefits of Honey

Honey contains many vitamins(B1,B2,C,B6,B5,B3)and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium chlorine and sulphur.So using honey in our daily diet is good for our health.

Like sugar,Honey also contains glucose and fructose.Both are considered as energy boosters.But we can consume honey and reduce the usage of white sugar.

Boko Haram Has More Sense Than This Jonathan’s Leadership ––Iyabo Obasanjo's New Letter

Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of President Olusegun Obasanjo has written another open letter to the leadership of the Boko Haram sect. Although she accused those in President Goodluck Jonathan’s inner circle of hindering the resolution of the crisis posed by the Boko Haram insurgency, she faulted the insurgents for betraying the true essence of revolutionaries in directing their venom against the lower class.

"I am moved to write about the current state of affairs in Nigeria. My first inclination was to write to the President but since all letters to him seem to elicit only open derision and even more stupidity from his inner circle, I have decided to address my letter to a group also currently causing Nigerians a lot of pain and agony that may actually have more sense than the country’s leadership."

Best Fruits for Healthy Eyes

Eyes are amazing as it helps us to see the outside world.Eating fruits and vegetables keeps our eyes healthy.Naturally, fruits and vegetables are packed with many vitamins and minerals which is required for our over all good health.

Eating right amount of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet reduces the risk of night blindness,age related macular degeneration, cataracts and other eye diseases.

Abuja blast: Car bomb rocks Nigerian capital

An car bomb attack has killed at least 19 people in the Nigerian capital Abuja, officials say.

Obasanjo Damns Jonathan & PDP; Rejects their Moves In Abuja

President Goodluck Jonathan made sure his men bring ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to the wedding of his foster daughter which took place in Abuja on Saturday. The main agenda is politics, not the wedding.

But Obasanjo, as usual, arrived Abuja prepared. And when the time came, he gave it to them. The moves by the Presidency and the PDP to seek Obasanjo's support for the secret plot to make Jonathan rule Nigeria for a total of about 10years, reached a dead end in Abuja over the weekend.

11 Surprising Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Tomato is an attractive low calorie, fat-free non-starchy vegetable.It contains fiber, folate,potassium,thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus,copper,Vitamin A,C and E.

1.Tomatoes, naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories confers protection against high blood pressure, high cholesterol,osteoporosis, strokes,  heart disease,cardiovascular disease,cognitive dysfunction and age-related macular degeneration.

2.Regular consumption of tomatoes improves health and helps in disease risk reduction.

3.The researchers found that tomatoes are the biggest source of dietary lycopene; a powerful antioxidant that, unlike nutrients in most fresh fruits and vegetables, has even greater bioavailability after cooking and processing. Tomatoes also contain other protective mechanisms, such as antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory functions. 

4.Red riped tomatoes contain more lycopene ,an antioxidant which gives color to tomatoes and are highly effective in scavenging cancer causing free radicals.Regular intake of tomatoes reduces the risk of certain type of cancers like prostate,breast and stomach cancer.