Jemimah Tsado

                                 MORE  THAN 150 STILL  MISSING AFTER  KADUNA TRAIN ATTACK    One week after gunmen attacked a train with explosives in Kaduna State, the whereabouts of 168 passengers are still unknown, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said. At least eight people were killed and others missing on March 28 when gunmen detonated a bomb on the track and opened fire on the train linking the capital Abuja with the northwestern city of Kaduna. President Muhammadu Buhari had said some passengers had been kidnapped and survivors. In a statement late Sunday, the NRC said of the 362 passengers on board the train when it was attacked, 186 had been confirmed safe."Of the 362 validated passengers on board the attacked AK9 train service on March 28, 186 persons on the manifest are confirmed to be safe and at their various homes,” it said. The NRC said of the remaining...

   WIKE MEETS WITH IBB, ABDULSALAMI ON PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION       The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike on Monday visited a former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida and former head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.The presidential aspirant was accompanied by some Peoples Democratic Party Governors; Seyi Makinde, Okezie Ikpeazu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and former Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State.Recall that Wike declared his intention to contest the presidential election in 2023 during his visit to Benue State.      The Deputy Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Governor Ikpeazu while addressing newsmen after the meeting said the delegation was in Minna to consult with the former Head of State ahead of the 2023 election. He said, “I have come with my colleagues, the Governor of Rivers, Governor of Enugu, Governor of Oyo, some members of the National Assembly and other stakeholders “First, to consult with the former Head of St...

  Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. Ginger has it scientific name as Zingiber officinale. Below are ten(10) benefits of ginger to the health; Fights Germs Certain chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs. They’re especially good at halting growth of bacteria like E.coli and shigella, and they may also keep viruses like RSV at bay. Keeps Your Mouth Healthy Ginger’s antibacterial power may also brighten your smile. Active compounds in ginger called gingerols keep oral bacteria from growing. These bacteria are the same ones that can cause periodontal disease, a serious gum infection. Soothes Sore Muscles Ginger won’t whisk away muscle pain on the spot, but it may tame soreness over time. In some studies, people with muscle aches from exercise who took ginger had less pain the ...

  Science has identified four main types of exercise: strength, balance, endurance and flexibility. Endurance typically focuses on cardiovascular endurance while balance and flexibility brings to mind yoga and Pilates. Balance If you constantly joke about how clumsy you are or avoid team sports like the plague, it’s high time you explored a few boxing or martial arts classes. Geared for any fitness level from beginner to advanced, you’ll be able to find a starting place that will help you work on your weakness and start to build a stronger foundation. Boxing and martial arts focus on hand-eye coordination, footwork and balance through every range and plane of motion. Forcing yourself to move in other planes of motion allows you to build well-rounded balance and coordination, and the quick movements will train your mind to move more efficiently as well! Endurance Aerobic training is focused around building cardiovascular strength. Wildly popular for helping with weight loss and over...

 Aerobic exercise provides cardiovascular conditioning. The term aerobic actually means "with oxygen," which means that breathing controls the amount of oxygen that can make it to the muscles to help them burn fuel and move. The American Heart Association recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 5 to 7 days per week. Don't forget warm-up, cool-down and stretching exercises in your aerobic exercise session.   Lower impact exercise includes;  Swimming, Cycling, Using an elliptical trainer, Walking, Rowing, Using an upper body ergometer (a piece of equipment that provides a cardiovascular workout that targets the upper body only). Higher impact aerobic exercise includes: Running, Jumping rope. Benefits of aerobic exercise - Improves cardiovascular conditioning. - Decreases risk of heart disease. - Lowers blood pressure. - Increases HDL or "good" cholesterol. - Helps to better control blood sugar. - Assists in weight management and/or weight los...

 Most people deem video games as unsophisticated and time-wasting, you just sit on your couch and stare at the screen. That's what most people think about video games but in reality, video games are known to be very beneficial. Believe it or not, scientific research shows that video games are actually good for you.   Video games have various positive effects on both your mental and physical health. Gaming can help those suffering from various addictions or cravings to decrease their intensity of desires. A person learns various things by playing video games and applying those things in real life. Contrary to popular belief, video games can actually promote and improve health & social activity through various avenues. Playing video games can have positive effects and benefits, when played in modn.Positive  benefits includes ; Better Problem Solving Skills: Playing games can teach you to solve different kinds of problems. When a person starts playing video games then he...