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Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Faruk Yahaya has disclosed that the Nigerian Army is focused on attaining the marching order of President Muhamnadu Buhari to improve the security situation in the country so that he (Buhari) can hand over a better nation to his successor

Speaking at the graduation ceremony of 231 trainees of the 2nd batch of NAOWA Youth Development Project in Abuja,, the COAS said, “Now our security situation is improving and we are not relenting. The marching order, of Mr President, is for us to improve the security situation so that he can hand over a nation better secured.

“That is why we are marching on along with other security agencies. You can see the results and there will be no letdown. All hands are on deck.

“Coupled with the equipment and other enabled weaponry provided by Mr President, and the commitment of the Nigerian army in particular which I command, the cooperation of other security agencies and also the cooperation of the good people of Nigeria who are now keying in and giving valid information, which is key in our operation’s, these security challenges will soon be a thing of the past

Gen Yahaya pointed out that “with the support of all good and well-meaning Nigerians, we will even improve on the security situation and set the stage for the conduct of a peaceful 2023 general elections adding, “We are almost there”.

On the youth project, he said, “From NAOWA perspective, you’ve given a lot of investments to these people. First and foremost, it will help the Barrack community and beyond the barrack community.

“Already the training programme is helping the Barrack community because by engaging them, you are keeping them of crime. You are keeping them off being idols. You are engaging the youth. And once they’re engaged, what you have is a crime-free Barrack.

Now, the priority for me, is what should other well-meaning organizations, and individuals learn from this? What they should learn is that we must all invest in our youths. They are the future. They are the leaders of tomorrow.

“And as such, it is mandatory that we invest in them. It is mandatory that we develop them. There is nothing as important as human capital development and that is what NAOWA is doing”.

Earlier in her address, the President of NAOWA, Mrs Salamatu Yahaya, said the empowerment of the second batch of trainees would reduce crime in the barracks and the society at large.

She disclosed that she felt proud of herself and the NAOWA over the empowerment noting that would go a long way in engaging the youths in the barracks thereby taking them off idleness and criminality.

Mrs Yahaya called on other well-meaning Nigerians and organisations to invest in the youth who she said were the leaders of tomorrow saying, “There is nothing like human capital development and what we are doing is human capital development.

Her words “The NAOWA Youth development project was initiated to positively engage youths in the barracks by committing them to positive learning activities in the areas of information and communications technology and entrepreneurial skills that would enhance their career and academic pursuits as well as their productivity in various spheres of life.

“At commencement, this programme was designed for undergraduate youths of public universities who were at home at that period due to the industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities.

“However, based on the number of youths who showed interest in the programme, it was expanded to accommodate Secondary School Certificate holders who are yet to secure admission into higher institutions of learning.

She said the training programme for the barracks youth was key to the development of the barracks community, with the NAOWA being central to the actualization of that dream.

“What we have just witnessed today is the graduation of our youths in the barracks with 231 of them trained in various skills by NAOWA.

“These are males and females who have graduated from secondary schools. Instead of leaving them idle, we decided to empower them so that they become useful to themselves and society. You know an idle mind is the devil’s workshop”

G00DHardDick:
God bless the incoming president of Nigeria. President Peter balogun Babatunde Hassan Oluwadare Ahmed Osamudiamen Obi, GCFR president of Nigeria 2023 - 2031

The extra names you added are too much , but I agree with you

2022 has indeed been one ‘huge’ year of slangs trending among online users and taken to the streets and social places.

Here are, however, the top 5 most used slangs this year:

1. God Abeg
The phrase “God Abeg” is a plea to God in the Nigerian Pidgin language which means ‘please God’.
Nigerian singer Portable made the slang known among Twitter users more than other social media platforms with a video of a sneak peek of a yet-to-be-released song at the time “money before you love (God abeg)”.

2. Dey play
When the phrase “dey play” is in use, it means to continue wasting your time and not focus on things supposed to be accomplished.

The phrase originated from a TikTok user from Edo state, flaunting his newly acquired house and car on video repeatedly saying “Just de play” ironically mocking his followers to keep wasting their time on unnecessary things.

3. Shey you dey whine me ni
‘Shey you dey whine me ni’ isn’t completely a new slang used by Nigerians but trended pretty well this year on the internet.

The slang has different meanings but can be said to mean, hope you aren’t playing or messing with me?

It became trendy after the chorus of the Gospel song “shey you dey whine me ni” by Austine Emmanuel also known as Austine de Bull broke its way onto Twitter. It was always accompanied by a video of Austine dancing with choreographers chanting “shey you dey whine me ni.”


4. Otiloh
The slang followed the release of Poco Lee’s ‘Otilo (izz gone) featuring Hotkid. The slang is a Yoruba word that means it is gone.

5. Trenches
Trenches is normally an English word that means a narrow channel dug into the ground but Nigerians somehow managed to change its meaning into a neighborhood that is poorly managed and is accumulated by poor people.

At least they deserved public attention
They weren't left unnoticed
RIP

How dyou APCians expect to be ruled by a power-grabbing beast as President, tiger in politics, but broomstick in real life

Omo I just noticed it oo!
Chai!.
Two separate countries indeed
Their laws are separate from ours
I shock

alpharoyalty:
Wow. See how easy it is to carry gun in the north. But here in the south, you will be killed by the Nigerian army .
We live in two different countries.

We keep seeing some foolish PDAPC members acclaiming their parties as winners

Ogas and madams, if you truly want PEace, vote PEter Obi, not for his perfection, but his compatibility and hard-work

Sometimes I just feel very surprised, very very surprised, when I still see fools supporting APC after 8 years of hardship, and PDP, when there's a better option

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has lauded the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) over his rice revolution scheme which saved the country’s annual rice importation which stood at N1.5 trillion before 2015.

He made the disclosure at the All Progressives Congress Kebbi South zonal rally held in Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of the state.

The minister said, “Before President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in 2015, Nigeria was spending N1.5 trillion to import rice from Thailand and other countries annually, but the rice revolution introduced by the president put an end to that.

“Today, I am happy to inform you that Nigeria no longer import rice, instead, we export over 800 tonnes of rice annually. Of course, this is a great achievement.”

Malami said that Kebbi people had no reason not to vote for APC at all levels, while citing Federal Government appointments to Kebbi indigenes which included Executive Director, Sokoto River Basin; Managing Director, HYPPADEC; EFCC boss; and Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority, among others.

He listed projects executed by the APC administration in the state to include road construction from Sokoto to Kontagora, anchor borrower’s programme, social welfare scheme, youth empowerment and survival funds, among others.

The minister appealed to the people of Kebbi to vote for APC, urging, ”They should have trust in all the candidates of the party at all levels to enjoy more dividends of democracy in their respective areas.”

lhordspy:
Coming from an olodo who cant even answer a simple question on Education.

He had to start delegating the question to a someone else in a town hall meeting. shamelessly saying ''This one pass me oo'' .

Just look at him preaching about giving Nigerians good education. Same Education he couldnt explain anything about how to deliver the plan. And you expect me to cast my vote for such a dull and empty headed man?

People like you are the dumb kind that don't want change
Nobody says Obi is perfect, but he's the best option

You have endured fire for many years, and you still want to vote for � fire when there's a chance of Obidizing your body with water

My friend, vote PDP or APC and enjoy the suffering another 4 or 8 years

You never ready for change ��

9. Third Mainland Bridge
Measuring at about 11.8 KM, Third Mainland Brdge ( in Lagos State) is the longest bridge in Africa. The bridge connects Lagos Island to the mainland, starting from Oworonshoki which is linked to the Apapa-Oshodi express way and Lagos-Ibadan express way, and ends at the Adeniji Adele interchange on Lagos Island.

10. Diversity
Nigeria is an incredibly multicultural nation. It has over 520 languages and over 250 ethnic groups. The four largest ethnic groups are the Hausa and Fulani who are in the North, the Igbo who are located in the south east, and the Yoruba who are based in the south west.

5. Afrobeat
Afrobeat is a combination of traditional music from Ghana, Jazz, highlife and funk, fused with precussion and vocal styles, popularised in Africa in the 1970s. It was names by legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, who is credited as creating the style and bringing the sound to a global audience.

6. Nigerian Literature
Nigeria has produced many prolific writers. Many have won international accolades for their work, including Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Daniel O. Fagunwa. Wole Soyinka, a Yoruba native speaker, received the 1986 Nobel Prize in literature, becoming the first African Literature Nobel Prize Winner.

7. Butterflies!
Did you know that Nigeria is home to the largest diversity of butterflies in the world? It is believed that the area surrounding Calabar, Cross Rivers State in Southern Nigeria is where they are located.

8. The Niger Delta
The Niger Delta is the 2nd largest Delta in the world and has the highest concentration of fish families in the world too. It is home to sixty percent of Nigeria's mangrove forests. Nigeria's mangrove forests are the largest in Africa.

1. Aso Rock
Aso Rock is a large hill that is on the outskirts of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The Aso Rock is a 400-metre monolith and is the city's most noticeable feature. Aso means victory in the language of the Asokoro tribe.

2. Puff Puff
Puff Puff is a delicious spongy snack from Nigeria. It is soft, round and comes in a variety of textures. There is no party that you will go to that you won't find a plate or two of these yummy snacks.

3. Kainji Dam
Kainji Dam is a dam across the Niger River. It supplies light to all the main cities in Nigeria. The dam extends for about 10 kilometers Most of the structure is made from earth, but the center section housing the hydroelectric turbines was built from concrete. Kanji dam is one of the longest dam in the world.

4. Gele Head Wrap
One thing that Nigerians love to do is to express their style through fashion. For ladies, the Gele head wrap is one of the most essential accessories to have. If you go to any party or wedding you will definitely see most women adorning their Gele's like crowns to match their outfits. The Gele is uniquely shaped to the wearer's head. This mean that each Gele wrap is unique, as you can never have two of the same style.

I dey come

Emirates Airlines has suspended flight operations to Nigeria over its inability to repatriate blocked funds.

The airline in a statement made available to Channels Television on Thursday said the suspension took effect from October 29, 2022.

The airline said it has communicated its position to the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Emirates had in August suspended flights to Nigeria over its $85 million blocked revenue. In August, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said foreign airlines have not been unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria.

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele subsequently promised to release $265 million to foreign airlines to offset part of the trapped funds.

“However, Emirates has yet to receive an allocation of our blocked funds to be repatriated,” Emirates said.

“Without the timely repatriation of the funds and a mechanism in place to ensure that future repatriation of Emirates’ funds does not accumulate in any way, the backlog will continue to grow, and we simply cannot meet our operational costs nor maintain the commercial viability of our operations in Nigeria."

“We have officially communicated our position and attended multiple hearings with the Nigerian government, and we have made our proposed approach clear to alleviate this untenable situation, including a plan for the progressive release of our funds."

“This included the repatriation and receipt of at least 80% of our remaining blocked funds by the end of October 2022, in addition to providing a guaranteed mechanism to avoid future repatriation accumulation challenges and delays."

“Under these extraordinary circumstances Emirates had no option but to suspend flights to/from Nigeria from 29 October 2022 to mitigate against further losses moving forward,” the airline explained.

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has nullified all the primaries conducted by All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state.

Some Aggrieved APC Members loyal to the Governorship Candidate of SDP, Senator Magnus Abe had approached the Court Challenging the Conduct of Primary with Claims of Exclusion from Delegate primaries conducted in the State.

British lawmaker Kemi Badenoch was on Tuesday re-appointed as trade minister and also given the role of equalities minister, according to a statement by the office of the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Badenoch backed Sunak in the most recent race to replace outgoing leader, Liz Truss. She was also a contender earlier this year in a Conservative Party leadership contest to replace then Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Nigeria is upside down
Politics is becoming interestingly crazy
Party members disgracing and attacking each other, while opposite party members are endorsing themselves.
Omo whether you be Obidient, Atikulator or Jagabaniard, vote wisely n'est yeer.

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has possibly withdrawn his support for the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar.

POLITICS NIGERIA gathered on Tuesday evening that Ortom accused Atiku of dishonoring him as Governor and working against the interests of the state.


Ortom appeared to have been miffed by Atiku’s comments on recent killings carried out by Fulani herdsmen in the state. He accused Atiku of working with Miyetti Allah.

“It was not correct for a presidential candidate who is seeking to rule the people to say that kind of thing,” Ortom said on Tuesday at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi.

“It was very wrong. And it would appear that he doesn’t even reference me and consider me to be a Governor of my state.


He also fired Atiku for sidelining him in his presidential campaign team.

“I am not in his campaign team,”

“The people they appointed there, no consent from me. So I’ll remain on my own. But I’m waiting; when the election comes, we shall vote the election according to the election.”, he said.

Ortom’s statements are coming after a group of elder statesmen in Benue, Minda Leaders of Thoughts, also withdrew their support for Atiku over alleged hate speech and profiling of Benue people.

Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was a Nigerian politician, and the only prime minister of an independent Nigeria. Originally a trained teacher, he became a vocal representative of Northern interests as one of the few educated Nigerians of his time. He was also an international statesman, widely respected across the African continent as one of the leaders who encouraged the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Nicknamed the Golden Voice of Africa because of his oratory skills, he is one of the three National Heroes of the Nigerian nation (along with Nnamdi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo).

EARLY LIFE

Tafawa Balewa had very humble origins. He was born on October 1, 1912 in the village of Tafawa Balewa, in modern-day Bauchi State. His father, Yakubu Dan Zala, was a slave who rose in service of the Madaki of Bauchi and became a district head. The name of his birthplace was appended to Abubakar’s name (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa). Tafawa Balewa village takes its name from two corrupted Fulani words: “tafari” (rock) and “baleri” (black). This may have been the origin of the “Black Rock” nickname he acquired in later life.
Tafawa Balewa was his father's only child. Although it is widely presumed that he was Hausa, Balewa’s father was in fact of Bageri ethnicity, and his mother Fatima Inna was Fulani. He attended Koranic school and learnt the first chapter of the Qur’an by heart. For his Western education he attended Bauchi Provincial School. According to his teacher and classmates he was shy, quiet and not an outstanding student. He later enrolled at Katsina Teacher Training College (1928-1933) and graduated with a third class certificate, performing best in English. He became a teacher and having passed the Senior Teacher’s Certificate examination he would go on to become headmaster of the Bauchi Middle School. He and a handful of northern teachers obtained scholarships to study at theUniversity of London's Institute of Education from 1945 to 1946, where he received a teacher’s certificate in history. When he returned to Nigeria, Balewa said he “returned to Nigeria with new eyes, because [he] had seen people who lived without fear, who obeyed the law as part of their nature, who knew individual liberty.” Upon returning to Nigeria, he became an Inspector of Schools for the colonial administration before entering politics.


POLITICS
During World War II Tafawa Balewa had become interested in political activities. In 1943 he founded the Bauchi Discussion Circle, an organisation interested in political reform. In 1948 he was elected Vice President of the Northern Teacher's Association, the first trade union in Northern Nigeria. A year later, he helped organise the Northern People's Congress (NPC). The NPC was originally conceived as a cultural organisation but by 1951 it had become a political party. In 1946 the Bauchi Native Authority had selected Tafawa Balewa as their representative to the Northern House of Assembly and the House of Assembly in turn selected him to become a member of the Nigerian Legislative Council. In the North's first elections in 1951, Tafawa Balewa won seats in the Northern House of Assembly and in the House of Representatives in Lagos, where he became a minister in the Central Council. By 1952 he became Minister of Works and in 1954 was made Minister of Transport and the Senior Minister and leader of the NPC in the House of Representatives. In 1957 he became the first prime minister of Nigeria, a position he held until his death.
At first, Balewa was suspicious of Nigerian unification and feared that the Northern Region would be dominated by the better educated and dynamic South. He said that “the southern tribes who are now pouring into the north in ever increasing numbers…do not mix with the northern people in social matters and we…look upon them as invaders. Since 1914 the British government has been trying to make Nigeria into one country, but the Nigerian people themselves are historically different in their backgrounds, in their religious beliefs and customs, and do not show themselves any sign of willingness to unite. So what it comes to is that Nigerian unity is only a British intention in the country.”
He would later change his ideology and adopt a federal outlook following a visit to America in 1955. He reminisced that “in less than 200 years, this great country [America] was welded together by people of so many different backgrounds. They built a mighty nation and had forgotten where they came from and who their ancestors were. They had pride in only one thing —their American citizenship… I am a changed man from today. Until now I never really believed Nigeria could be one united country. But if the Americans could do it, so can we.”

Balewa's Administration

In 1957 Balewa was elected Chief Minister, forming a coalition government between the NPC and the NCNC (National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons – later the National Council of Nigerian Citizens), led by Nnamdi Azikiwe. He remained as Prime Minister when Nigeria gained independence in 1960, and was re-elected in 1964. Prior to Nigeria's independence, a constitutional conference in 1954 had adopted a regional political framework for the country, with all regions given a considerable amount of political freedom. The three regions then were composed of diverse cultural groups. The premiers and some prominent leaders of the regions later took on a policy of guiding their regions against political encroachment from other regional leaders. This political environment had a significant influence on the Balewa administration; his term in office would be turbulent as regional factionalism constantly threatened his government.
As prime minister, Tafawa Balewa developed a favourable reputation in international circles. He was considered a pro-Western leader but was very critical of South African racial policies and of French plans to test atomic devices in the Sahara. His last public act was to convene a Commonwealth Conference in Lagos to discuss action against the unilateral declaration of independence by Rhodesia. Throughout his career Tafawa Balewa played a leading role in national policy making. In 1950 in the Northern House of Assembly he had advocated fundamental reforms to the system of Native Authorities in the North, a proposal highly unpopular among many of the Northern leaders. Throughout the 1950s he participated with great skill in the discussions on constitutional reform that ultimately led to independence. He played important roles in the continent's formative indigenous rule and was an important leader in the formation of the Organization of African Unity and the creation of a cooperative relationship with French-speaking African countries. He was also instrumental in negotiations between Moise Tshombe and the Congolese authorities during the Congo Crisis of 1960–1964, led a vocal protest against the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 and also entered into an alliance with Commonwealth Ministers who wanted South Africa to leave the Commonwealth in 1961.
As Prime Minister of Nigeria, Tafawa Balewa, from 1960 to 1961, doubled as the country’s foreign affairs advocate. In 1961, the Balewa government created an official Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations ministerial position in favour of Jaja Wachuku who became, from 1961 to 1965, the first substantive Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations (later External Affairs). Balewa proposed an amendment to Nigeria’s constitution to give due recognition to the nation-building role played by then Governor-General Nnamdi Azikiwe. Balewa proposed that “Nnamdi Azikiwe shall be deemed to have been elected President and Commander in-Chief of the Armed Forces” because “Nigeria can never adequately reward Dr Azikiwe” for the nationalist role he played in building Nigeria and achieving independence.

ORGANIC VS. NON-ORGANIC
Organic vegetables are the product of farming practices that do not use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or additives.

A 2019 study found that organic carrots had significantly higher levels of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, phosphorus, and calcium, than their non-organic counterparts.

Eating organic foodstuffs can also reduce a person’s exposure to potentially harmful pesticides.

RISKS
A person consuming large amounts of fiber in their diet or rapidly increasing their fiber intake may experience bloating, constipation, and other gastrointestinal issues.

Some people are allergic to compounds in carrots. Anyone who develops hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing after eating carrots needs urgent medical attention.

CARROTS IN THE DIET
There are two seasons for carrots — the spring and fall — but they are usually available in supermarkets all year. People can buy them fresh, frozen, canned, pickled, or as juice.

It is best to store carrots in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator. Remove any greens from the tops before storing to prevent them from drawing moisture and nutrients from the roots.

TIPS FOR PREPARING CARROTS
Carrots are a versatile vegetable. People can eat them raw, steamed, boiled, roasted, or as an ingredient in soups and stews. Boiling vegetables can reduce or eliminate some of the vitamin content. Raw or steamed carrots provide the most nutritional value.

8. Nutrition

The table below lists the amount of each nutrient in a medium-sized, raw carrot that weighs around 61 g.

It also shows how much of each nutrient an adult should consume each day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
2020–2025. Needs vary, however, according to sex and age.

Carrots are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds. As part of a balanced diet, they can help support immune function, reduce the risk of some cancers and promote wound healing and digestive health.

>BENEFITS

Carrots are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are also a good source of antioxidants.

Antioxidants are nutrients present in plant-based foods. They help the body remove free radicals — unstable molecules that can cause cell damage if too many accumulate in the body.

Free radicals result from natural processes and environmental pressures. The body can eliminate many free radicals naturally, but dietary antioxidants can help, especially when the oxidant load is high.

Below are some ways carrots can support health.

1. Vision
Carrots contain vitamin A, and a vitamin A deficiency may result in xerophthalmia, a progressive eye disease. Xerophthalmia can cause night blindness or difficulty seeing when levels of light are low.

A lack of vitamin A is one of the main preventable causes of blindness in children.

Carrots also contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, and the combination of the two may help prevent age-related macular degeneration, a type of vision loss.

However, most people’s vision is unlikely to improve from eating carrots unless they have a vitamin A deficiency.

2. Cancer

Too many free radicals in the body may increase the risk of various types of cancer.

The antioxidant effects of dietary carotenoids — yellow, orange, and red organic pigments present in carrots and other vegetables — may reduce this risk. Lutein and zeaxanthin are two examples of these carotenoids. Vitamin A and beta carotene may also be of benefit.

A 2015 review suggested a link between a diet rich in carotenoids and a lower risk of prostate cancer. Reviews also associate the intake of carotenoids with a lower risk of colorectal cancer and other forms of the disease.

3. Digestive Health

A medium carrot contains 1.7 gram (g) of fiber, or between 5–7.6% of a person’s daily needs, depending on their age and sex. Meanwhile, 1 cup of chopped carrots provides 3.58 g of fiber.

Adequate fiber intake can assist in the optimal working of the entire digestive system. People who consume a high fiber diet may have a lower risk of colorectal cancer than those who consume little fiber.

4. Diabetes Control

Carbohydrates make up around 10% of the weight of a carrot, about half of the carbohydrate content in a carrot is sugar, and a third is fiber.

Both boiled and raw carrots have a low glycemic index score. This means that they are unlikely to trigger a blood sugar spike. The GI index can help people with diabetes understand which foods are likely to raise their blood sugar levels.

Consuming a high fiber diet may also help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.

5. Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Health

The American Heart Association (AHA) encourages people to eat less sodium and more foods that contain potassium, such as carrots. Potassium helps relax the blood vessels, reducing the risk of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues.

One medium carrot provides around 4% of a person’s daily requirement of potassium.

Eating vegetables high in fiber, such as carrots, may also lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease and reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein, or “bad” cholesterol.

6. Immune Function
Another antioxidant that carrots provide is vitamin C. This is integral to immune system function.

Eating a balanced diet that provides adequate vitamin C can help support the body’s ability to fight disease and infection and maintain overall good health.

Vitamin A also plays a critical role in regulating immune functions, according to preliminary studies.

7. Bone Health And Healing
Carrots contain vitamin K and small amounts of calcium and phosphorus. All of these contribute to bone health and may help prevent osteoporosis.

The vitamin C in carrots also contributes to collagen production. Collagen is a key component of connective tissue and is essential for wound healing and keeping the body healthy.

Neem leaves, popularly known as “Dongoyaro” leaves in Nigeria, and also known as ‘Wonder leaves’, is a herb known to have numerous health benefits and has been used for beauty regimes for thousands of years now.







Amongst other things, Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems.







In addition to these, Neem leaves and its juice provides us with very amazing beauty benefits that so many people are unaware of.







Neem moisturizes the skin while helping to keep it soft and supple. They are effective for lightening scars and pigmentation caused by acne and scabies. Boil neem leaves with small segments of orange peel in a little water, add little yoghurt, honey and milk to form a smooth paste. Apply this to your face and wash of when it dries. This will clear acne and breakouts, whiteheads and even reduce the appearance of pores.







Boil a cup of neem leaves in water till the leaves are soft and discoloured and the water turns green. Strain and store in a bottle. Add some water in your regular bathing water to get rid of acne, infection and body odour. It increases radiance and produces anti-ageing effects.







Neem leaves for skin can also be used as a toner. Just dip a cotton ball in boiled neem water and wipe your face with it overnight. This will clear acne, scars, pigmentation and blackheads.







Scalp and hair issues: Add a cup of fresh neem leaves to boiling water, and use this water to rinse your hair after shampooing your hair. The anti-bacterial property of neem helps to treat dry scalp, dandruff and hair fall issues.







If you are tired of your oily skin and skin problems that follow, it is advisable to use neem for your face. Make a paste of fresh neem leaves, add 2 pinches of turmeric to it and mix well until it reaches a medium consistency. Apply it directly on the face and wash it with cold water after 15 minutes.







Neem is extremely beneficial for those suffering from pigmentation. Pigmentation disorders occur in patches on the face and sometimes other parts of the body. Mix some gram flour and neem powder using lemon and water. Lather it on the skin and rinse it after it dries out.







Neem is also known to treat nail ailments. Neem oil when applied on the affected area multiple times a day, it helps cure skin infections.

The Jersey Giant is the biggest chicken in the world. Many people believe that the Brahma chicken comes in first– however, while some outstanding Brahmas can sometimes grow to be just as large, the Jersey Giant is slightly larger on average.



The original breeders, John and Thomas Black, bred the first Jersey Giants in order to provide customers with a large bird that could compete with the common turkey. Since this big bird was originally bred for size and not for looks, their feathers used to vary in color and patterns.



By the time the Jersey Giant was accepted into the American Poultry Association, it had been consistently bred to sport a handsome, black coat of feathers. White and blue types have also been accepted as standard varieties, though the black variety remains the biggest.



Did You Know?

The Jersey Giant’s friendliness has earned it the nickname “Gentle Giant”, and the birds are very playful and gentle around children. They’re so agreeable in temperament that some people prefer to keep them as pets.

King Charles III, the British monarch, has described the devastating floods that have ravaged the country in recent months as deeply saddening

In a condolence message to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, the British monarch said he and his wife were “deeply saddened” about the situation. He sympathised with victims, adding that his thoughts were with those working to support the recovery efforts

His statement reads: “Your Excellency, Dear Mr President, I wanted you to know how deeply saddened both my wife and I are to hear of the many people who have lost their loved ones and whose lives have been so dreadfully affected as a consequence of the devastating floods across Nigeria.

“We remember with the greatest affection our visits to Nigeria and the kindness of the people we met.

“However inadequate this may be under such tragic circumstances, our most heartfelt sympathy is with all those who have suffered so much, and our thoughts are with those working to support the recovery efforts. I know that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with Nigeria as you recover from these truly terrible events”.

That's true though
At least it should be up to a year

fman:
The dude pleaded guilty
Cos he is on cash-out!!
He will be like, wetin be six months jail time
To compare with $9k

The Kano Police Command says it is investigating a Chinese, Geng Quanrong over the killing of his girlfriend.

Geng, 47, it was gathered, had confessed to the killing of his ex-lover, Ummu Kulthum for jilting him.

Police spokesman, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Lawal, ordered the case be transferred to the command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Homicide Section “for discreet investigation” Kiyawa.

Geng attacked Kulthum at her residence, with a sharp knife, inflicting deep cuts in her neck and other parts of her body, police said.

Late Kulthum was buried Saturday morning in Kano as the family members and friends mourned her sudden departure.

A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday sentenced a 31-year-old student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Bashiru Azeez, to six months imprisonment over $9,891 fraud.

Justice Adebayo Yusuf handed down the sentence while ruling on a fraud case instituted by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Bashiru who is from Oyan in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State is a student in the Marketing Department of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

The accused person was charged with one count offence of defrauding a client of $9,891 by the anti-graft agency. He pleaded guilty to the charge. Following his plea, counsel to the EFCC, Sesan Ola, reviewed the facts of the case through a witness who is an operative of the commission.


The witness tendered the extra-judicial statements of the defendant, HP laptop, one RX 330 Lexus car and one phone in evidence of the crime against the defendant, following which the counsel urged the court to convict the defendant as charged.

Justice Yusuf, in his judgment, sentenced the defendant to six months imprisonment with N200,000 as option of fine.

The judge also ordered the forfeiture of the convict’s car, one iPhone XR, and HP laptop to the Federal Government.

The group of five Governors (G5) in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking justice, equity and fairness in the party have travelled to Spain for a crucial meeting.


It was gathered that the group led by the Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, left the country for Madrid on Friday night.

Others in the team are the Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Samuel Ortom (Benue).

It was learnt Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, might join the team later.

The University of Ibadan is ranked first in Nigeria in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

The University of Lagos comes second in the latest ranking.

Both the UI and UNILAG are ranked 401-500th out of over 1,799 institutions across the world, the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings released on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 reveals.

While the University of Ibadan ranks 11th in the world’s 401-500th category, the University of Lagos ranks 24th out of the 25 universities in the category.

Some universities ahead of UI in the 401-500th rank are: Ferhat Abbas Sétif University 1, Algeria, ranking 1st in the category; University of Ferrara, Italy, 2nd; University of Florence, Italy, 3rd; Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, 4th; University of Genoa, Italy, 5th; Georgia State University, United States, 6th; Université Grenoble Alpes, France, 7th; Hanyang University, South Korea, 8th; HSE University, Russian Federation, 9th; and Hunan University, China, 10th.

The top five universities in the world according to the release are: University of Oxford, United Kingdom, 1st; Harvard University, United States, 2nd; University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, 3rd; Stanford University, United States, 3rd; and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States, 5th.