Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has said that dialogue with bandits is still relevant just as he secured the release of 26 Katsina girls from bandits.

 

A statement issued on Sunday, November 8, by Zailani Bappa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, said the girls, aged between 8 and 12, were released to the Zamfara State Government without payment of ransom. 

 

"The girls who were kidnapped by bandits in Faskari local government area of Katsina state were brought into the bushes of Zamfara state but were miraculously discovered by the state Government and got released through negotiations held under the state Commissioner Of Police and the state Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs who are in constant dialogue on behalf of the Government with bandits in the state on the need to embrace peace and live a normal life," the statement said.

 

Governor Matawalle, who received the rescued girls said his administration will not abandon the peace dialogue with bandits as fire power alone cannot solve the problem of banditry in the state.

 

"This is a testimony to our vision for engaging the bandits in peace dialogue. For those who believe we are wrong to dialogue with the bandits, the securing of these minors who are all girls, unhurt, is indeed, priceless." he said.

 

The 26 rescued girls were medically checked and provided with new clothes. Governor Matawalle ordered for their safe return to Katsina state.

 

This latest rescue brings the total number of those released by bandits in the last one week to more than 40.

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They were protesting a hike in the pump price of petrol.

Four journalists were arrested including Galaxy’s Daniel Tanimu, Sahara reporters, premium times and Punch news correspondent.

Protesters comprising members of the Socialist Party of Nigeria and other civil societies marching against the increase in the pump price of petrol were arrested by men of the Nigerian police force Area C, Ojuelegba Lagos.

The protesters who were bearing placards of various inscriptions started their match from the Nigeria Labour Congress House Yaba Lagos.

They matched peacefully towards sharing leaflets containing their demands until they were rounded off by policemen at Ojuelegba.

About 18 protesters including four journalists were manhandled and subsequently arrested by the police.

They were taken to the Area C police station before being transferred to Police Headquarters in Ikeja Lagos.

As at the time of filing this report, the journalists and other protesters are still being held and their camera’s seized.

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Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste. It had many usage and most especially for health benefits and purpose, other than cooking. Garlic has been used by the ancient Greek, Egyptians, Romanian and Chinese for medicinal purpose. 

However, for the course of this article, we will be talking about the health benefit of cooking or using garlic. 

1.  Garlic is a plant originating from the onion family, that’s grown for its distinctive taste and health benefits. However, it contains sulfur compounds just like that on onions, which are believed to bring some of the health benefits.

2.  Another amazing thing about Garlic is, that it is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and even in manganese. It also contains trace or micronutrient, or amounts of various other nutrients which are beneficial to the human body and system. 

3.  Garlic as a supplements help to prevent, and reduce the severity of common illnesses such as the flu and common cold.

4.  High doses of garlic in food appear to improve blood pressure for those with known high blood pressure in other words (hypertension). In some instances, using it as supplements may be as effective as regular medications.

5.  Garlic supplements seem to reduce total and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, particularly in those who have high cholesterol. However, that of the HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol and triglycerides do not seem to be affected.

6.  Using garlic for cooking can help in cell regeneration or protections as it contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging. It may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia (associated with the brain or memory).

 7.  Also, garlic has known beneficial effects on common causes of chronic disease e.g (infections and blood pressure), so it makes sense that it could also help you live longer when consumed in food.

8. Cooking with garlic may improve physical performance in people with heart disease. Although, benefits in healthy people are not yet conclusive.

9.  Garlic was shown to significantly reduce lead toxicity especially of lead which is a heavy metal, and related symptoms in one particular study.

10. Cooking with garlic appears to have some benefits for bone health by increasing estrogen levels in females, however,  more human studies are needed.

11. Lastly, Cooking with garlic make the food more delicious and it is easy to add to your diet. You can use it in savory dishes, soups, sauces, dressings and lot more.

The health benefits of garlic is enormous, and cooking with it can keep us alive longer.