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HEALTH BENEFITS OF SENNA ALATA POPULARLY KNOWN AS CANDLESTICK PLANT, RINGWORM SCRUB

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Senna Alata also known as Cassia Alata is a medicinal tree. It has fungicidal, laxative and purgative properties. It is very effective for treating Ringworm and fungal infections of the Skin. The leaves of the plant are laxative. Consumption of leaves treats Constipation and purifies the blood. A decoction of leaves treats Biliousness and Hypertension. Some people also use it for treating typhiod. It is also used to cure Pile/Hemorrhoids The leaves are best for treating Skin diseases. It can be used in tincture, poultice and powder form. It is…

Those who attack me do so out of ignorance, mischief, malice – Femi Adesina

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Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, became a household name at the then Weekend Concord long before 2002 when he was invited to be part of the formidable team that formed The Sun Newspapers, of which he was pioneer editor. He rose to become the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the company as well as President, Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE). In 2015, he was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. In a chat with Chioma Okezie-Okeh of Saturday Sun, he shares his experience as the presidential…

HON. (DR) ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA: An Honour, Well Deserved By: Abdur-Rahman Balogun

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Allah says in the Glorious Qur’an 3: verse 26 thus:   Say, “O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things competent”.   The foregoing verse further confirms to me that it is only Allah, our uncreated Creator that can only honour we the homo- sapiens creatures of His. Irrespective as human beings tried, the…

Celebrating Akinlade Abiodun Isiaq @55 By Olayode Abdurasaq

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Without any iota of doubt, the 55th birthday of Hon Akinlade Abiodun Isiaq is worth celebrating considering how he has made meaningful impacts in private and public sectors, especially in the last few years as a member of the house of representative and in his current position as federal commissional representating Ogun state at the federal character commission. Akinlade believes that an occasion of one’s birthday, especially a milestone such as the age of 55, should be a day to reflect on one’s purpose of existence in life and, this…

Tribute to my Gimbiya @50 By Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen

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Alamdulillahi ! Alamdulillahi!! Alamdulillah Robil Alamini!!! My thanksgiving to the creator for non of His blessings shall we deny . My Gimbiya @ 50 , Hameedah, Felicia, Khiola ,Rebecca Alias Kudende of Zokoriko Bint Michael Dunka Zaujat Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, you are a wonderful Woman . My Wife , I Wish you get everything your heart desires on occasion of your Golden Age because that exactly what you deserve. My better half, day after day you have shown me what a blessing you are and how thankful I am for…

A collapse of dream… A tear for Abba! By Haruspice

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He was a pleasant reference , Shinning in brilliant colours, He was a pride in delight, No crime escaped his noose , A choking nightmare to criminal elements. He walked in dotted accolades, Washed in national emblem And given red carpet of honour, He was the star in the sky, And the night glitters in his stead. His career became a predictable template, With his path cleared for the top, Loved by all, adored by all And courted by the socialites, And then came his albatross, And the soup he…

Engineer Sule: Delivering good governance to the people By Ali Abare

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The essential purpose of democracy is to deliver good governance, which is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented. Good governance, which signifies actual growth and development, has eight major characteristics. Good governance is participatory, consensus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive and follows the rule of law. Also, good governance assures that corruption is minimized, the views of minorities are taken into account and that the voices of the most vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. It is also…

Publisher Releases Internet Safety Magazine To Protect Youths From Online Abuse

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Mr Rotimi Onadipe, CEO of Onadipe Technologies, has released this year’s edition of Internet Safety Magazine, which helps in tackling internet abuse among youths all over the world. In this edition, Onadipe explains how to prevent internet fraud, cyber terrorism and cyber bullying, pornography, cybersex, online gaming, screen addictions, among others. In his opening remarks in this edition, Onadipe said internet abuse is a real problem in today’s society, adding that through his research and counseling, “when internet abuse is not properly controlled or prevented, it leads to other social…

In Memory Of Nigeria’s Finest Military Head Of State: General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (1938-1976)

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“For too long we have paid lip service to issues of remolding our society, for too often we have talked glibly … of the birth of a new nation … now is the time to rethink, to reflect and to act.” -Late Murtala Muhammed That action was however short-lived when all the numerous dreams, hopes and expectations that the Late General Murtala Ramat Muhammed had for his beloved country Nigeria came to an abrupt naught. The quest for power in a form of cut-throat dimension, self-centered mannerism, primordial inclination cum…

The Future Belongs to the Focused, the Diligent and the Fortunate By Omoniyi Ibietan

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Omooba, Obalola Orile-Owu, Chief Superintendent of Police, Adejobi Olumuyiwa is now the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police.   Muyiwa, my friend, brother, comrade, who calls me ‘Baba Neyo’, one of those who made my studentship at the University of Ibadan quite pleasant, is an organically humane, decidedly and intentionally human, analytical and discerning, very restraining and therefore patient and tolerant, respectful, empathetic, warm-hearted and spirited, very considerate, courageous, unusually kind, and so tried-and-true. Really, his type is rare in the sphere he’s circumstanced. A prince by every…