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"Between 1600 and 1700, when visiting the Palace of Versailles in Paris, you can note that, despite its magnificence, the palace had no bathrooms.
In the Middle Ages there were no toothbrushes, deodorants, perfumes and much less toilet paper. Human excrements were thrown directly out the windows of the building.
During the holidays, Versailles kitchens prepared banquets for 1,500 people without the minimum standard of hygiene.
In modern depictions, we often see characters of the time fanning, but the reason was not the heat: a strong smell spread under the skirts of women, as there was no real intimate hygiene. Showers were rare due to the cold and the near-total absence of running water.
Only the nobles could count on servants to fan them, both to dispel bad odors of body and breath and to keep insects away.
Today, visitors to Versailles admire the magnificent gardens, but during the monarchy they were also used as bathrooms during the famous court parties, as there were no bathrooms available.
In the Middle Ages, most marriages took place in June, the beginning of summer. The reason? First bath of the year was taken in May, so in June the smell was still bearable. However, to conceal any bad odor, brides wore bouquets of flowers next to their bodies, hence the tradition of the bridal bouquet.
Baths were taken in a large tub filled with hot water. The head of the family had the privilege of diving first, followed by the other family members in age order. The newborns were the last ones, and the water was so dirty it could become lethal to them.
The roofs of houses often had no interior cladding, with wooden beams that served as a shelter for animals such as dogs, cats, rats and cockroaches. When it rained and the roof had leaks, these animals jumped to the ground.
Those who could afford it used tin plates, but some foods, like tomato, rusted the material, causing fatal poisoning. For years, toma
Shehu Sani rejects Miss World Nigeria pageant judge appointment Sani rejects Miss World Nigeria pageant judge appointment
The pageant will be held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Friday.
A former lawmaker, Shehu Sani ( Kaduna Central), has rejected an appointment to serve as a judge in the forthcoming Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant.
The pageant will be held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Friday.
The event organiser, Ben Bruce, a close friend and former colleague of Mr Sani in the Senate, announced the senator as the judge on his official social media handle on Wednesday.
He stated: “Hearty congratulations to my good friend, Shehu Sani, on his appointment as a judge for the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, taking place on April 4 at the Federal Palace Hotel. Kindly ensure you arrive on time, 6:00 PM sharp and come dressed in your finest attire.’’
However, Mr Sani, through his social media handle X, declined the invitation on Thursday. He thanked Mr Murray-Bruce for the honour and gave reasons for rejecting the appointment.
He said, “My wives will not be happy if I serve as a Judge. I have not been able to pass judgment on the most beautiful between my wives, let alone those I don’t know. I don’t have the knowledge or experience of such events. This is the Sallah period, during which we spend time with family and friends. Thank you for the honour, and I wish them well,” Mr Sani said.
The former lawmaker, however, apologised for the inconvenience the rejection might have caused Mr Bruce and other organisers.
Explosion In Lagos Community Kills One, Injures Three After Scavenger Tampered With Military Grenades
The grenade detonated instantly, killing the man on the spot and injuring three bystanders.
An explosion rocked the Taiwo Street area of Idi-Araba in Mushin, Lagos State, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, leaving one person dead and three others injured.
The incident, confirmed by the Lagos State Police Command, occurred after a scavenger reportedly discovered military-grade grenades among scrap materials and attempted to dismantle one.
The grenade detonated instantly, killing the man on the spot and injuring three bystanders.
Authorities said they received a distress call around 1:30 p.m., alerting them to a suspected bomb explosion in the area. Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit in Ikeja were immediately deployed to the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest the explosion was accidental and triggered during the scavenger’s attempt to tamper with the grenade.
The injured individuals were quickly rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while the body of the deceased was deposited at a public morgue for autopsy.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke to SaharaReporters on Friday, confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing to determine how the military explosives ended up in civilian hands.
He urged the residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious items or activities to the authorities.
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Sue Me For Death Threat Allegations, Natasha Dares Akpabio
Natasha alleged that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, contracted the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to commence her recall and assassination.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has dared the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to press charges over the allegation of death threat she levelled against him.
Akpoti-Uduaghan who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, said information at her disposal reveals that Akpabio wants to sue her.
“I am hearing that the Senate President wants to sue me for that, I will tell him to go ahead. We will meet and cross that bridge,” she said.
On Tuesday, thePeoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio contracted the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to commence her recall and assassination.
Akpoti-Uduaghan made this allegation while addressing his constituents at a rally held in Ihima, Kogi Central, on Tuesday.
She alleged that Akpabio initially contacted Usman Ododo to commence her recall, but the state’s incumbent governor “told him it would be impossible because the masses are with her.”
The lawmaker further alleged that Akpabio, dissatisfied with Ododo’s response, asked Bello to ensure her recall and assassination, with a promise to fund the processes.
“But Akpabio was not satisfied; he then called for Yahaya Bello. It was Senator Asuquo who drove Yahaya Bello to the Hiltons. I was informed,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said.
“The meeting was in two folds; he told him to commence my recall. He was going to fund it. Of course, money changed hands that day. The second thing was that he should kill me.”
She added, “Akpabio told Yahaya Bello to kill me. Akpabio told him to make sure that killing me does not happen in Abuja. It should be done here. So it will seem as if the people killed me here. I didn’t make that public, but we did notify the police about it.”
But when asked if she could substantiate her allegation, Akpoti-Uduaghan, said, “If you are doubting the veracity of the killing, what about the recall that we just experienced? Let us get to that bridge.”
Punish perpetrators of Uromi killings, others – PFN charges FG
The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has condemned the killings in Edo State and other parts of the country, insisting that all perpetrators must be brought to justice.
He referenced the recent killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, by members of a Vigilante Group and called for fairness and justice in handling the matter.
Speaking to journalists at the Cornerstone City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan on Thursday, Bishop Wale Oke stressed the need for urgent action to stop the wave of mindless killings across the nation.
“PFN condemns the killings in Edo State, where people were mistaken for kidnappers and attacked. We categorically denounce such acts. Every Nigerian should have the freedom to move safely across the country,” he said.
The cleric urged Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to work together in identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators, emphasizing that lives are sacred and must be protected.
“I urge Governors Yusuf and Okpebholo to ensure that there are no reprisals or escalations of violence. The evil has been done, and two wrongs do not make a right. Retaliation must be avoided,” he added.
Bishop Wale Oke also called for the same level of commitment in tackling killings across other states, including Benue, Plateau, Taraba, Ondo, Ekiti, and the Southeast.
He reiterated the need for state police to address insecurity, stating that vigilante groups should not be the primary security providers.
Additionally, the PFN president commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and extended birthday wishes to him.
“So far, so good. The president has been doing exceptionally well despite the numerous challenges he inherited—security, economic, political, and educational issues. He has been making commendable efforts, and we appreciate his courage and pragmatism,” he said.
The same constituent she ignored and was busy visiting foreign media to make allegations with no evidence and crying to seek sympathy.
When her recall was made public, she ran back and started empowering her constituents and making all efforts to visit them even when he's asked to not keep rallies.
She will learn the hard way.
We're waiting for her to make more allegations. Recently she's adding more politicians to her hate-book
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Tie the noose around your neck and hang as quick as possible....this is some of the empowerment by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Don’t Expect Army, Police, Others To Protect All Of You; Mobilise To Defend Yourselves Against Terrorists –DSS Chief Tells Nigerians
He referenced past incidents in Bauchi State, where local communities successfully fought off Boko Haram insurgents without waiting for security forces.
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, has stated that Nigerians must take responsibility for their own security, as the military, police, and intelligence agencies do not have the capacity to protect every community from terrorist attacks nationwide.
Ajayi made the remarks during a public engagement, which Symfoni broadcasted.
He referenced past incidents in Bauchi State, where local communities successfully fought off Boko Haram insurgents without waiting for security forces.
"Speaking seriously about the practical approach to mobilising against insecurity, I will share my experience when I was a State Director in Bauchi," Ajayi said.
"Most of you will remember an incident in Azare. A group of Boko Haram terrorists invaded Azare, shooting in an attempt to kidnap people. But the community fought back. They killed some members of the community, but in the end, the people killed all of them. Since that day, there has not been a single terrorist attack in Azare."
Ajayi went further to cite former dictator General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) as endorsing the idea of community-led resistance.
"As a matter of fact, the former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, said, and I quote, ‘If we want to stop or curb terrorism, we should emulate the Azare example.’"
According to Ajayi, Tafawa Balewa Local Government in Bauchi State also serves as a case study of community defence.
He said: "The people there rose up on one occasion. They knew their terrain better, climbed up the trees and mountains, and when the invaders came, they not only stopped them but also seized their weapons. Since then, you hardly hear about attacks in Tafawa Balewa.
"What I am trying to say is that the practical approach to mobilising people is that you have to get everyone involved. You cannot expect the Nigerian Army, police, or DSS to protect every Nigerian in every community.
“It is impossible to deploy security forces everywhere. No security agency has the resources to do that."
Ajayi urged Nigerians to rethink their approach to self-defence, emphasising that communities must serve as the "first line of defence" against terrorists and other criminals.
"The military, police, and other security agencies are there to handle the bigger threats. But communities must take responsibility for defending themselves at the local level.
“Our culture is communal. We do things together—weddings, ceremonies, and everything. So why can’t we fight against some of the miscreants among us together? The community should make it clear: ‘You cannot come here.’
"This is what Tafawa Balewa has done. If you go there to attack them, you will regret it. I challenge anybody to try it."
Ajayi called on Nigerian elites and influential figures to encourage this model in their communities.
"When we leave here, those of us who have influence, the elites in society, must discuss with our communities. Come to us, get some approvals and guidance, and then we can stop these criminals,” he added.
UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from April 2
In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory entry permit, which the British government says will strengthen border security.
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) can be bought online in the next few days for £10 (12 euros), but the price is rising swiftly from April 9 to £16.
It is similar to the ESTA system in operation in the United States and will be mandatory for all European visitors to Britain from April 2, following its roll-out for US, Canadian and other visa-exempt nationals in January.
“By digitising the immigration system we are paving the way for a contactless UK border,” Migration Minister Seema Malhotra said earlier this month when the website was opened for the first applications.
“Expanding ETA worldwide cements our commitment to enhance security through technology and innovation.”
The permit allows visits of up to six months and is valid for two years. It is required for all travellers including minors and babies.
The application, which can be made on a smartphone app or through the government website, has been open to Europeans since the start of March.
From Wednesday, nationals of some 30 European countries — including all those in the European Union except Ireland — will need to carry the electronic permit to enter Britain, which left the EU in 2020.
The applicant will need to provide a photo of their passport and their face. The process takes around 10 minutes, according to the Home Office.
In most cases, an application decision is made within minutes. However, the government recommends allowing up to three working days for the application.
If successful, the ETA is digitally linked to the applicant’s passport.
Wike To Body Of Benchers: Punish Odinkalu For “Degrading Legal Profession” Through Public Criticism
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has called for the punishment of Professor Chidi Odinkalu, accusing him of contributing to the degradation of the legal profession through unfounded criticisms.
He made this statement when he received the Body of Benchers, led by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), during a visit to him at Life Camp, Abuja. Wike emphasized the need for discipline within the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to protect judicial integrity.
“For the first time in my life as a lawyer, I have seen an unfortunate situation where the NBA, as a body, without a court judgment, will declare that the judgment of a judge is unconstitutional. I have never seen such a thing before. Yes, I can challenge a judgment in court if I have had the privilege of reading it,” Wike stated during the visit.
“You just heard that a judgment has been delivered, yet you haven’t even had the opportunity to read it. The next thing you do is go on national television, start criticizing and maligning, and nothing happens.”
“We have instilled so much fear in our judges and justices that they can’t freely associate. If a judge is going to a mosque or church and sees someone they know, they hesitate to interact because they fear being accused. If they shake hands with someone, people will allege bribery, and a petition will be written claiming the judge was seen shaking someone’s hand,” he continued, indirectly referencing Odinkalu’s public critiques.
“On Saturday, I went to the University of Calabar. The next thing I saw in the papers was a report claiming that a justice escorted me. And someone will sit down and read such a report… Once you see that, you should be able to say, ‘Invite him.’ You don’t just write baseless accusations… If you don’t discipline people, nobody will listen.”
“We cannot continue to allow our profession to be undermined. We cannot continue this way,” Wike insisted. “If you don’t discipline someone, nobody will listen. Okay, can you please invite him? Did you write this—yes or no? We cannot allow the disparagement of our judges and justices—it’s not done anywhere. I think we have a lot of work to do, but first of all, we must instill discipline in our lawyers. Enough is enough.”
How Nigerian Doctor Defrauded Desperate Migrants, Job Seekers Of Millions Of Naira In UK Relocation Scam —Report
He said each job vacancy secured from a UK care home was worth £2,000 ($2,600), with an additional £500 ($650) commission.
Many unsuspecting Nigerians dream of relocating to the United Kingdom for a better life, but fraudulent agents exploiting the UK’s Health & Care Worker visa scheme have turned this dream into a nightmare.
In an undercover investigation, BBC Africa Eye exposed Dr Kelvin Alaneme, a Nigerian doctor and founder of CareerEdu, who has been running a fraudulent operation, charging desperate job seekers exorbitant fees for non-existent jobs in the UK care sector.
Secret recordings by the BBC captured Dr. Alaneme boasting about his operation. Believing he was speaking to a potential business partner in the UK care industry, he offered her a role in his network, saying: “Just get me care homes. I can make you a millionaire.”
He said each job vacancy secured from a UK care home was worth £2,000 ($2,600), with an additional £500 ($650) commission. These job slots were then sold to unsuspecting Nigerian job seekers, many of whom ended up stranded in the UK with no work and no means of survival.
Under UK law, charging candidates for jobs is illegal. Yet, Dr. Alaneme openly admitted that desperate job seekers had no other option.
“They [the candidates] are not supposed to be paying because it's free. It should be free,” he acknowledged. But he justified the scam, adding: “They are paying because they know it’s most likely the only way.”
One victim, Praise, narrated his account of the ordeal. He paid over £10,000 ($13,000) to Dr Alaneme, believing he had secured a job at a care company called Efficiency for Care in Clacton-on-Sea. However, upon arrival, he discovered that the job was a lie.
“If I had known there was no job, I would not have come here. I came here to do a job,” he lamented, revealing that he was left on the verge of homelessness.
Investigations revealed that Efficiency for Care had a shocking employment record. While it officially had 16 employees in 2022 and 152 in 2023, Home Office documents showed that it had issued a staggering 1,234 Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to foreign workers between March 2022 and May 2023.
In July 2023, the UK government revoked the company’s sponsorship licence, effectively banning it from recruiting foreign workers.
However, the company continues to operate and denies any involvement in fraudulent recruitment.
Dr. Alaneme also described another scheme, where fake payroll records were created to give the illusion that migrants had legitimate jobs, allowing them to remain in the UK illegally.
The BBC confronted him with the findings, but he denied running a scam. He insisted that CareerEdu only offered “legitimate services” and that the money paid by victims, such as Praise, was handed over to a recruitment agent for transportation, accommodation, and training.
He even claimed he had tried to help Praise secure another job for free.
The BBC also uncovered another scam run by UK-based recruiter Nana Akwasi Agyemang-Prempeh. Victims across the UK claimed Agyemang-Prempeh defrauded them of nearly £67,000, promising them care worker jobs that never existed.
Some of the Certificates of Sponsorship he issued were outright fakes, replicas of legitimate Certificates of Sponsorship documents from genuine care companies.
Confronted with these allegations, Agyemang-Prempeh feigned innocence, claiming he too had been “scammed” and had unknowingly distributed fake certificates.
“I am not authorised to issue Certificates of Sponsorship,” he told BBC reporters.
Matthew Bond, CEO of Borderless, a tech company specialising in immigration compliance, shed light on why the scam thrives.
“A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is issued by a business that says, ‘I’m going to sponsor this individual.’ Without that, you can't get a visa or travel to the UK for work,” he explained.
“Because so many people want these jobs, rogue agents have taken advantage of the system, charging candidates tens of thousands of pounds for these certificates.”
Another victim, Harry (not his real name), shared his heart-wrenching experience. He lost nearly £9,500 (17 to 18 million Naira) to these scams.
“I sold my properties, resigned from my job, took out loans from family and friends – all to move to the UK. Now, I have nothing,” he said, his voice heavy with regret.
“These scammers keep getting rich, using people's sweat—people that have laboured. Many of us travel with not just our dreams, but the dreams and hopes of our families. Now, everything is gone.”
The UK Home Office, responding to BBC’s investigation, vowed to crack down on fraudulent recruitment practices.
“The government has announced robust new action against shameless employers who abuse the visa system, with tough measures that will ban businesses who flout UK employment laws from sponsoring overseas workers,” a spokesperson said.
While the UK government is stepping up enforcement, thousands of victims are still struggling with the financial and emotional wreckage caused by these fraudulent schemes.
This investigation was conducted by Africa Eye and the BBC's Global Disinformation Unit.
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Culture › Whoever Invented Soap Back Then Must've Been Fed Up � by Morbeta11(op): 9:11am On Apr 05, 2025
