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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up its support for ongoing rescue operations aimed at securing the release of teachers and pupils abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The victims were kidnapped from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities during an attack that has continued to generate concern among residents, education stakeholders, and security agencies.

Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the development during a courtesy visit by representatives of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh, on June 5, 2026.

According to information released by NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Force swiftly deployed an aerial surveillance platform shortly after news of the abduction emerged. The surveillance missions have since been providing intelligence support to security personnel involved in the search-and-rescue efforts.

Governor Makinde noted that intelligence gathered through the aerial operations has played a vital role in monitoring activities around the affected area and assisting security agencies in coordinating efforts to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped teachers and pupils.

The governor appealed to residents to remain calm and continue supporting security agencies, assuring them that every available resource is being mobilized to secure the release of the victims.

“He commended the CAS and the NAF for their swift response and sustained support, noting that the Air Force made the surveillance platform available while Oyo State’s newly acquired aerial assets are still being assembled at the NAF Base, Lagos.

“Makinde further explained that the state acquired the platforms following consultations with the NAF to ensure access to maintenance support, engineering expertise and pilot training.

“He expressed confidence that the assets would significantly enhance security operations across Oyo State and neighbouring states once fully operational,” the statement released on Sunday partly read.

Speaking on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Suleh reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force's commitment to supporting all efforts geared towards rescuing the abducted victims and restoring confidence among residents.

He also praised the Oyo State Government for its continued partnership with the Air Force, particularly in supporting infrastructure projects and operational activities within the state.

“The NAF remains committed to working closely with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to safeguard lives and property while supporting efforts to address security challenges across the country,” it added.

The abduction occurred on May 15 when armed bandits attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Esiele, and L.A. Primary School, kidnapping several teachers and students.

Tragically, one of the abducted teachers was reportedly killed while in captivity, further heightening public concern over the incident.

The attack triggered nationwide reactions, with teachers' unions and civil society organizations staging protests and calling for urgent government intervention to rescue the victims.

The House of Representatives recently urged the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped teachers and students.

In response to the growing security challenge, President Bola Tinubu approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards and authorized the deployment of a special rescue team to strengthen ongoing operations aimed at securing the release of the victims and improving security across the affected areas.



https://primenaija.com/oyo-school-abduction-naf-deploys-surveillance-aircraft-for-rescue-mission/

The cost of cooking gas, also known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), has risen sharply across parts of Nigeria, with some retailers now selling the product for as much as ₦2,400 per kilogram.

The latest increase has sparked concerns among households and small business owners who depend on cooking gas for daily activities. Consumers in several cities have reported paying significantly higher prices compared to what was obtainable earlier in the year.

Market observations indicate that while some major gas plants continue to sell between ₦1,650 and ₦1,900 per kilogram, prices at certain retail outlets have climbed above ₦2,000, with some locations recording rates as high as ₦2,400 per kilogram.

The development means that refilling a standard 12.5kg gas cylinder could now cost between ₦25,000 and ₦30,000, depending on the location and outlet.

Industry operators attribute the increase to a combination of factors, including rising depot prices, transportation costs, foreign exchange fluctuations, and supply chain challenges affecting the domestic LPG market.

Many consumers have expressed concern over the continued increase in the cost of essential commodities, noting that the rising price of cooking gas is placing additional pressure on household budgets already strained by inflation.

Some families have reportedly begun reducing their gas consumption, while others are considering alternative cooking fuels due to affordability concerns.

Energy stakeholders have called for measures to stabilize the LPG market and improve local supply in order to make clean cooking energy more accessible to Nigerians.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many households are hoping for interventions that could help ease the burden of escalating energy expenses.



https://primenaija.com/cooking-gas-price-soars-to-%e2%82%a62400-kg-as-nigerians-face-rising-energy-costs/

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has debunked widespread reports claiming that airtime borrowing and data advance services have been banned in Nigeria, describing such claims as false and misleading.

The attention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has been drawn to a series of newspaper publication and a viral anonymous post in the social media seeking to create the impression that the Commission cancelled, shut down, or banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria.

Those claims are incorrect. The Commission has not prohibited airtime borrowing or data advance services, and no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services.

Following a deluge of consumer complaints bordering on opaque charges, unexplained deductions, aggressive recovery practices, poor disclosure standards, and inadequate accountability in segments of the digital lending and advance-services market, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the DEON Consumer Lending Regulations in July 2025.

The Regulations were introduced, among other reasons, to curb the excesses of abusive service providers whose practices had generated persistent consumer harm and undermined confidence in the market.

The primary aim is to promote a fairer and more transparent system by mandating proper registration, responsible lending conduct, clear disclosure of fees and terms, accessible consumer complaint channels, data protection safeguards, stronger accountability for third-party partners, and effective regulatory oversight.

In the telecom sector, our findings indicated that some operators engaged in exclusionary third-party technical arrangements in clear disobedience to the provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The Regulations sought to unlock the market to allow local participants alongside foreign partners, in line with free market principles.

These measures benefit Nigerians by reducing abusive practices, improving transparency, strengthening consumer choice, and encouraging responsible innovation by legitimate operators.

We are aware that some vested interests and their foreign collaborators are opposed to the creation of safe markets and fair competition, therefore resorting to a campaign of disinformation.

Operators are expected to structure their commercial relationships in a manner consistent with Nigerian law. Commercial arrangements or outsourcing decisions do not displace competition and consumer protection obligations.

At the commencement of the framework in July 2025, affected operators were granted an initial 90-day compliance period to regularise their products, structures, and operations.

That opportunity was not utilised within the prescribed timeframe, specifically in the telecom sector. The compliance window was subsequently extended until 5 January 2026, providing additional time for alignment with applicable requirements. Despite that further extension, the necessary compliance steps were still not completed by the relevant operators.

Notwithstanding clear regulatory requirements, some operators chose to maintain the status quo by failing to register and regularise their services. In doing so, they continued operating monopolistic models that had long generated consumer complaints, including concerns relating to transparency, deductions, charges, and accountability.

Any temporary suspension, restriction, or operational change introduced by service providers should therefore be understood as a business or compliance decision by those operators, not a ban imposed by the FCCPC.

It is inaccurate to attribute avoidable disruption to regulation where regulated entities had adequate notice and sufficient opportunity to comply.

Attempts to misrepresent temporary service inconvenience as the result of lawful consumer regulation are mischievous. Nigerians deserve accurate information, not sensational claims.

Consumers and members of the public are advised to disregard false and misleading narratives on this issue…


https://primenaija.com/we-did-not-ban-airtime-borrowing-or-data-advance-services-fccpc/

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has debunked widespread reports claiming that airtime borrowing and data advance services have been banned in Nigeria, describing such claims as false and misleading.

The attention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has been drawn to a series of newspaper publication and a viral anonymous post in the social media seeking to create the impression that the Commission cancelled, shut down, or banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria.

Those claims are incorrect. The Commission has not prohibited airtime borrowing or data advance services, and no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services.

Following a deluge of consumer complaints bordering on opaque charges, unexplained deductions, aggressive recovery practices, poor disclosure standards, and inadequate accountability in segments of the digital lending and advance-services market, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the DEON Consumer Lending Regulations in July 2025.

The Regulations were introduced, among other reasons, to curb the excesses of abusive service providers whose practices had generated persistent consumer harm and undermined confidence in the market.

The primary aim is to promote a fairer and more transparent system by mandating proper registration, responsible lending conduct, clear disclosure of fees and terms, accessible consumer complaint channels, data protection safeguards, stronger accountability for third-party partners, and effective regulatory oversight.

In the telecom sector, our findings indicated that some operators engaged in exclusionary third-party technical arrangements in clear disobedience to the provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The Regulations sought to unlock the market to allow local participants alongside foreign partners, in line with free market principles.

These measures benefit Nigerians by reducing abusive practices, improving transparency, strengthening consumer choice, and encouraging responsible innovation by legitimate operators.

We are aware that some vested interests and their foreign collaborators are opposed to the creation of safe markets and fair competition, therefore resorting to a campaign of disinformation.

Operators are expected to structure their commercial relationships in a manner consistent with Nigerian law. Commercial arrangements or outsourcing decisions do not displace competition and consumer protection obligations.

At the commencement of the framework in July 2025, affected operators were granted an initial 90-day compliance period to regularise their products, structures, and operations.

That opportunity was not utilised within the prescribed timeframe, specifically in the telecom sector. The compliance window was subsequently extended until 5 January 2026, providing additional time for alignment with applicable requirements. Despite that further extension, the necessary compliance steps were still not completed by the relevant operators.

Notwithstanding clear regulatory requirements, some operators chose to maintain the status quo by failing to register and regularise their services. In doing so, they continued operating monopolistic models that had long generated consumer complaints, including concerns relating to transparency, deductions, charges, and accountability.

Any temporary suspension, restriction, or operational change introduced by service providers should therefore be understood as a business or compliance decision by those operators, not a ban imposed by the FCCPC.

It is inaccurate to attribute avoidable disruption to regulation where regulated entities had adequate notice and sufficient opportunity to comply.

Attempts to misrepresent temporary service inconvenience as the result of lawful consumer regulation are mischievous. Nigerians deserve accurate information, not sensational claims.

Consumers and members of the public are advised to disregard false and misleading narratives on this issue…


https://primenaija.com/we-did-not-ban-airtime-borrowing-or-data-advance-services-fccpc/

Taking care of your vaginal health is an important part of your overall well-being, even though it’s not always talked about openly. The truth is, you don’t need complicated routines or expensive products—just a few simple, consistent habits can make a big difference.

Here’s what you should be doing regularly:

1. Keep It Clean (But Don’t Overdo It)
Your vagina naturally cleans itself, so there’s no need for aggressive washing. Simply clean the outer area (the vulva) with water and a mild, unscented soap. Avoid douching or using scented products, as they can disrupt your natural balance and lead to infections like Bacterial Vaginosis or Yeast Infection.

2. Wear Breathable Underwear
Comfort matters more than you think. Cotton underwear helps keep the area dry and allows air to circulate. Try not to stay too long in tight or sweaty clothing, as moisture can encourage bacteria to grow.

3. Practice Safe Sex
Using protection, such as condoms, helps reduce the risk of infections like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. It’s also a good idea to have open conversations with your partner and go for regular health checks.

4. Stay Hydrated and Eat Well
Your diet plays a role in your vaginal health. Drinking enough water and eating balanced meals, including foods that support healthy bacteria like yogurt, can help keep things in balance.

5. Change Sanitary Products Regularly
During your period, make it a habit to change your pads, tampons, or menstrual cups often. Leaving them on for too long can cause discomfort and, in rare cases, lead to conditions like Toxic Shock Syndrome.

6. Go for Regular Checkups
Even if you feel fine, routine medical visits are important. Tests like Pap smears help detect early signs of conditions such as Cervical Cancer, making early treatment possible.

7. Avoid Harsh Products
It might be tempting to use scented sprays or wipes, but they can irritate sensitive skin and disturb your natural balance. When it comes to vaginal care, simple is always better.

8. Pay Attention to Changes
Your body usually gives you signs when something isn’t right. Unusual discharge, itching, or a strong odor shouldn’t be ignored. These could point to infections that need proper care.

9. Manage Stress and Rest Well
Stress and lack of sleep can affect your body’s balance, including your vaginal health. Getting enough rest and managing stress helps your body stay strong and less prone to infections.

10. Urinate After Sex
This simple habit helps flush out bacteria and can reduce the risk of infections like Urinary Tract Infection.
 
Taking care of your vaginal health doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. By paying attention to your body and sticking to these simple habits, you can stay healthy, comfortable, and confident.
If anything ever feels off, don’t ignore it, getting the right medical advice early can make all the difference.


https://primenaija.com/ten-important-things-you-must-do-regularly-to-maintain-good-vaginal-health/

The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a den disguised as a shrine and operated by suspected kidnappers in the Idimu area of the state.



Operatives of the command also arrested no fewer than 13 suspects in connection with the discovery.



The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, who led journalists on a tour of the premises located along Pipeline Road in the community on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 said the suspects were members of a notorious “one-chance” and kidnapping syndicate operating in the state.



He said the arrests followed intelligence-led stop-and-search operations carried out by police operatives in the early hours of Sunday.



According to the CP, three suspects were initially intercepted at Bode Thomas in the Surulere area of the state while operating in a vehicle allegedly used to pick up unsuspecting members of the public, especially at night and in the early hours of the morning.



“The syndicate usually lured victims under the pretence of selling dollars or offering fake investment schemes that promised to double money before taking them to the shrine,” he said.



“This gang is led by one Demola Adelua, who has been operating for over eight years. He controls about six operational teams across Lagos State



“If victims cooperate and they succeed in defrauding them, they release them. But if the victim is too smart and refuses to cooperate, they bring the person here, lock them inside this room they call a shrine, and then call their relatives to demand ransom."



He stressed that the state did not have rampant cases of conventional kidnapping but noted that such “one-chance” criminal gangs often escalated to kidnapping when victims refused to submit to fraud.



The police boss also noted that the gang targeted worshippers going to mosques and churches early in the morning, exploiting limited movement and low police presence at such hours.



"Only two formal complaints were initially received, which prompted the command to establish tactical stop-and-search points in the identified axis.



"The three suspects arrested led us to this operational base. We conducted an on-the-spot search and recovered weapons used for their criminal activities.



"Following the discovery, operatives raided the surrounding area and arrested additional members of the gang, bringing the total number of suspects arrested in the operation to 14,” he added.



The CP disclosed that the gang operated with at least six vehicles, including a Toyota Sienna, which was used to pick victims from bus stops and other locations



He, however, added that efforts were ongoing to recover the remaining vehicles.



During the tour, one of the suspects, Rotimi Adilola, admitted that the premises served as an operational base for the group.



Asked who owned the shrine, another suspect, Amos Ogunna, said he was responsible for the place, describing it as similar to a church.



“This is my shrine. He is my friend. I knew him through my brother, and I stayed with him in Ijegun. We are local 419. My colleagues bring customers with a motor. Sometimes people pay N100,000, sometimes N200,000,” he said.



Another suspect, Emmanuel Njoku, who said he was arrested at Bode Thomas, narrated how the victims were lured.



"We go there to carry people. We tell them we are going to Lagos. Somebody will say she has dollars. Anybody who is greedy will ask questions. From there, we interview the person and bring them here.”



Njoku claimed that those who refused to cooperate were sometimes returned after being given transport fare.



The suspect, who claimed to be about 60 years old, admitted he had been involved in the scheme for about eight years in Lagos.



A female suspect, who identified herself as Tina Willy from Akwa Ibom State, told journalists that she became involved after the d3ath of her husband.



She also confirmed that some victims had previously been fully kidnapped after refusing to cooperate.



"I am not working with them steadily. My husband d!ed, and I had no money. I met my brother, who introduced me to the business, and that was how I followed them. There was a woman they carried before. She did not play along, and they called her family to pay ransom.”



Another suspect admitted he had earlier been imprisoned for a fraud-related offence involving N300,000, adding that he spent four months in custody.



Jimoh assured Lagos residents that the command was on top of the security situation, adding that investigations would be extended to mop up all members of the syndicate, including those coming from neighbouring states to commit crimes in Lagos.



He also announced the strengthening of the state’s security architecture with the deployment of tactical teams, including an undercover “walk-and-operate” squad, a coast drive strike force, and the soon-to-be-launched anti-crime patrol and community protection squad.



“I want to assure Lagosians to go about their lawful businesses without fear. Full deployment has been carried out across the nooks and crannies of the state,” the CP added.


https://primenaija.com/13-members-of-notorious-one-chance-and-kidnapping-syndicate-arrested-in-lagos/

A Nigerian man has made headlines after reportedly luring his wife back from Australia, only to return her dowry and fly back to Australia, citing disagreements over starting a family.

According to social media reports, the man brought his wife to Nigeria under the pretense of celebrating his parents’ anniversary. Once in Nigeria, he allegedly took her travel documents and phone before returning to Australia.

The dispute stems from the couple’s differing views on pregnancy. The wife reportedly refuses to carry a pregnancy herself, suggesting that they use a surrogate instead. The husband, however, is said to have insisted that if she does not want to carry the pregnancy, their marriage is effectively over.

Social media users have weighed in on the situation, questioning whether a compromise could have been reached. Many expressed support for the wife’s right to make decisions regarding her own body, emphasizing that marriage should not compel someone to undergo a pregnancy against their will.

The couple got married in 2022, with the wife relocating in 2024 to be with her husband. Despite the emotional and logistical challenges, the man reportedly returned her dowry—a symbolic gesture that some say indicates he considers the marriage nullified due to the disagreement.

This story has sparked a conversation online about autonomy, marital expectations, and the ethical boundaries in relationships. While some defend the husband’s stance on traditional marital duties, others argue that respecting personal choices, especially regarding reproductive decisions, should take precedence in modern marriages.

It remains unclear if the couple will attempt reconciliation or if this incident marks the definitive end of their union.


https://primenaija.com/man-lures-wife-back-to-nigeria-returns-her-dowry/

Lagos, Nigeria – In a heartbreaking turn of events, a University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate, identified as Evidence, passed away just a day after her convocation ceremony.

Evidence, a member of the 2023 graduating set, had just celebrated her academic achievement when tragedy struck. Her sudden death has left family, friends, and well-wishers in deep mourning.

Sharing her grief on X (formerly Twitter), Confidence Ufuoma wrote:
"You did your convocation yesterday and today you’re no more. You deserve to be celebrated and you will be ❤️. My sister, Evidence was always rooting for you, and after seeing you in that miserable condition the last time, I hoped you’d get better. I know you’re smiling from where you are because ‘UNILAG didn’t end you.’ You ended UNILAG, in joy. Latest graduate! Unilag graduating set of 2023 ❤️ Rest well."

The post highlights both the tragedy and the celebration of Evidence’s resilience and determination, honoring her journey and accomplishments.

Evidence’s passing is a reminder of the fragility of life, even at moments of great personal achievement. The UNILAG community and her loved ones are mourning the loss of a promising graduate whose life ended too soon.


https://primenaija.com/unilag-graduate-passes-away-a-day-after-convocation/

2Face (Innocent Idibia) and Annie Macaulay Idibia have a high-profile relationship that's often in the public eye. Their love story and marriage are filled with milestones, challenges, and inspiration but currently heading for a crash.

#1 How They Met
Annie and 2Baba met when Annie was just 15 years old, and they began dating years later. Their relationship started when 2Baba was still building his career.

#2 Annie Was There From the Start
Annie supported 2Baba through his struggles as an up-and-coming musician. She has always been vocal about being a part of his journey before fame.

#3 The Proposal
2Baba proposed to Annie on Valentine's Day in 2012 at Jay Jay Okocha's Club 10 in Lagos. The romantic proposal shocked fans and Annie herself.

#4 Wedding of the Year
They had a glamorous and star-studded wedding in March 2013. The traditional wedding was held in Akwa Ibom (Annie’s hometown), while the white wedding took place in Dubai.

#5 Blended Family
2Baba had children with other women before marrying Annie, but she accepted the situation. Together, they have built a blended family. Annie has often talked about the challenges and joys of navigating this dynamic.

#6 2Baba’s Children
2Baba has seven children: two daughters with Annie (Isabella and Olivia) and five children with other women (Sumbo Ajaba-Adeoye and Pero Adeniyi).

#7 Public Scandals and Drama
Their marriage has faced public scrutiny due to rumors, controversies, and 2Baba’s past relationships. Despite the challenges, they have consistently worked to keep their bond strong.

#8 Annie’s Love and Forgiveness
Annie has shown immense patience and forgiveness. She’s often expressed how deeply she loves 2Baba, despite past infidelities and public drama.

#9 Annie’s Career
Annie is an actress and entrepreneur, carving out her path in Nollywood and beyond. She has continued to build her brand while managing her family responsibilities.

#10 Support for Each Other
Both 2Baba and Annie publicly support each other’s careers and personal growth. They frequently share loving messages on social media.

#11 Renewal of Vows
In 2022, the couple renewed their vows in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary. The intimate ceremony reinforced their commitment to each other.

#12 The Divorce News
On 26th January 2025, 2Face announced through his IG page that he and Annie have been separated for a while have currently filed divorce.

He wrote:
"Hello to my beautiful people of all FEDERATIONS.
 WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG.... I AND ANNIE MACAULAY HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FOR A WHILE NOW. AND CURRENTLY FILED DIVORCE... I WOULD GRANT A PRESS RELEASE SOON TO SAY MY STORY..NOT BECAUSE IT IS ANYONE'S RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT MY PERSONAL LIFE; BUT BECAUSE I LOVE MY PEOPLE AND I NEED THEM TO KNOW MY INNOCENCE OR OFFENSE. STAY BLESSED MY PEOPLE. I LOVE YOU ALL"


https://primenaija.com/12-things-you-dont-know-about-2face-and-annie-marriage/

Shakirah Romoke Razak, a Nigerian woman, has bemoaned being a “young” first wife following her husband’s marriage to someone else.

She made this statement in a Facebook post about a Nigerian man and his second wife.




https://primenaija.com/i-hate-being-a-second-wife-at-my-young-age-nigerian-woman-laments/

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday remanded a man, Wasiu Oriyomi, in Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a 7-year-old girl.

Oriyomi, whose residential address was not given, was charged for defilement.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. Justice

Rahman Oshodi remanded him in the correctional centre where he was being held.

Oshodi postponed the case until February 22, 2024, when the trial is scheduled to begin.

Previously, Ms. Inumidun Solarin, the state attorney, informed the court that the defendant was purportedly responsible for the offence in August 2022 on Oludele Street, Ikola Odunsi in Ikeja.

Solarin claimed that by engaging in illicit sexual relations with the survivor (name withheld), the defendant defiled her.

The prosecution claimed that the alleged offence violated Lagos State’s 2015 Criminal Laws, Section 137.

Oriyomi risks life imprisonment if convicted.


https://primenaija.com/man-defiles-7-year-old-girl/

Genuine love in a relationship is built on a foundation of trust, respect, communication, and shared values. Are you finding it difficult to truly show genuine love to your partner?

Here are some tips on how to genuinely love your partner:

#1 Communication: Open and honest communication is crucial. Share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with your partner. Listen actively and try to understand their perspective.

#2 Respect: Treat your partner with kindness and respect. Acknowledge their individuality and appreciate the qualities that make them unique. Avoid belittling or disrespecting them, even in times of disagreement.

#3 Trust: Trust is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship. Be reliable, keep your promises, and show your partner that they can depend on you. Trust is built over time through consistent actions.

#4 Quality Time: Spend quality time together doing things you both enjoy. This could be simple activities like going for a walk, watching a movie, or cooking together. Quality time strengthens the emotional connection between partners.

#5 Support: Be there for your partner in both good times and bad. Offer your support, encouragement, and assistance when needed. Show empathy and understanding, and be a source of comfort.

#6 Appreciation: Express gratitude for the positive aspects of your partner and your relationship. Small gestures of appreciation can go a long way in making your partner feel valued.

#7 Acceptance: Love involves accepting your partner for who they are, with their strengths and weaknesses. Embrace their individuality and avoid trying to change them into someone they’re not.

#8 Shared Goals and Values: Ensure that you and your partner have common goals and values. This provides a sense of unity and purpose in the relationship, fostering a deeper connection.

#9 Romance: Keep the romance alive by continuing to surprise and appreciate your partner. Small gestures, like leaving love notes or planning a special date, can help maintain the spark in your relationship.

#10 Apologize and Forgive: No relationship is perfect, and conflicts will arise. Be willing to apologize when you’re wrong and forgive your partner when they make mistakes. Holding onto grudges can erode the foundation of love.

#11 Space and Independence: While spending time together is important, it’s equally crucial to respect each other’s need for personal space and independence. Encourage your partner to pursue their interests and maintain a sense of self.

Remember that genuine love is a continuous process of growth, understanding, and effort. It requires both partners to contribute and invest in the well-being of the relationship.


https://primenaija.com/11-amazing-ways-to-show-genuine-love-to-your-partner/

Many people have always been anxious to justify whether masturbation is a sin or not. My explanation was that when most people masturbate they have to imagine an image or a partner in their mind, which equals to what Jesus called adultery in the book of Matthew.

Below are 17 Reasons Why Masturbation is Wrong

1. Loss of interest in marriage:
Most men that actively practice the act of masturbation will in time lose the taste for the institution of marriage.

2. Loss of life focus:
The men that actively masturbate tend to think about it most of the time. It is as bad as according to some psychologist, there are men who think about masturbating every 5 minutes making them lose focus on the most important things in life. A man’s thoughts are supposed to be predominantly about his life’s goals, missions and purposes.

3. Feelings of inferiority complex:
In most cases when men practice masturbation on regular basis, they develop feelings of inferiority complex. They tend to think that they are not normal and in some cases, they think they are the only ones suffering from this addiction. They think others are normal while they are not.

4. Late marriages:
They are normally late marriages among people who are addicted to practising masturbation for a long time. They find it difficult to morally get themselves equipped and ready not seeing much need for it. In some cases, they are afraid of the responsibilities that come with marriage.

5. Unhealthy sexual fantasies:
Most people who are involved in masturbation cannot really do without fantasizing. This process of fantasizing could be as gory and pervasive in the mind as it could get. This becomes a problem in marriage when a married man is sleeping with his wife yet in his fantasies he is actually not seeing his wife but other women.

6. The flesh is insatiable:
People involved in masturbation sooner or later discover that the hunger for sexual satisfaction is insatiable. Hence the process of seeking for pleasure always lands such an individual in the most sordid practices of sexual pervasion including soliciting the services of prostitutes and escorts.

7. It brings sexual pervasion into marriage:
For a married man who, to masturbating before marriage, the degradation could continue to the extent of him not being able to be sexually aroused by his spouse. In which case most men have to result to watching pornographic films and pictures while they make love to their wives otherwise they will not be able to get themselves aroused.

8. Masturbation could lead to swinging in marriage:
The height of sexual pervasion that results from masturbation is what is called Player parties when men who are no more aroused by their partners go to the extent of engaging in sex with other married couples. Even going to the extent of arranging orgy parties for it.

9. Masturbation could lead to sexual fetishism:
A lot of young men go about stealing ladies underwear or getting close to women private belongings so as to use them as an act of sexual gratification. This is as a result of a long practice of self-gratification through masturbation that now looks for a more outward expression. , normally happens to men that lack the guts and boldness to approach a lady. It is a form of addiction.

10. Pornographic addiction:
Most people who practise masturbation end up becoming addicted to pornography because it provides secrecy and it allows for a faster process of fantasy and ejaculation. The problem is that it becomes addictive sooner or later.

11. Masturbation leads to horrible sexual pervasion:
People who start out with masturbation have been found to be caught in rape, sex with animals, sadism, sadomasochism and other unthinkable acts. a is because the flesh can never be satisfied. The fantasy and pursuit of sexual satisfaction are endless.

12. Masturbation leads to prostate-related diseases:
Most people who are actively involved in masturbation get complications in their later years, because of different complications they have with their health after the age of 40. It might not necessarily lead to prostate cancer for everybody, but it gives enough health concerns to be worried about.

13. Selfishness and egocentrism in marriage:
A person that is used to satisfying himself sexually through masturbation continues to do that even after he is married. The wife will be constantly dissatisfied because the husband is not used to satisfying others but himself.

14. Premature ejaculation:
One of the main problems in marriage for people who have been involved in masturbation is premature ejaculation. Why that is a problem is that when a man suffers from premature ejaculation, the woman in most cases remains unsatisfied which could lead to complications in the marriage relationship.

15. Erectile dysfunction:
When someone engages in masturbation long enough, it gets to a point when you don’t really need an erection to ejaculate and once a man ejaculates he is satisfied but in marriage, this becomes a problem because an erection is necessary to satisfy a partner sexually. It is also necessary for reproduction.

16. Depression and gloominess:
Masturbation often results in feelings of depression and gloominess. Most people who are involved in masturbation become moody and closed because they are afraid of sharing their experience with people because of the fear of condemnation and being misunderstood.

17. Inability to build a healthy relationship with the opposite sex:
Most people who are involved in masturbation are so used to living within themselves, they reach agreements with themselves that they often don’t know how to build the complicated relationship with the opposite sex. In a relationship you need to constantly find out what the other person’s interest is. This could lead to men preferring not to marry or even to divorce after marriage.

Conclusion:
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to state here that by this article I am by no means trying to condemn anyone. On the opposite, my intention is to give a helping hand to all men and women that are faced with this challenge. The reason I can authoritatively write about this subject is due to the fact that I was a victim of sexual addiction especially masturbation. I can testify to the fact that God can give victory to anyone that so desires.

I have written a book that is available on Amazon that is called Living Sexually Free for those that are interested, you can get yourself a copy. I also want to let you know that if you are reading this article, you should be on the lookout for another article which is going to be about concrete steps to overcome masturbation.

Meanwhile, I will wish to encourage every man or family that is struggling with this habit to start by stopping to condemn yourself and each other. Make sure you shift your attention from the dominance of masturbation into more relevant topics of life like goals, purposes, missions, etc.

I also want to say that even when you are already free from masturbation, you should not assume that there would not be times when you will experience a low point. The most important thing to fight against becoming addicted. That is you don’t practice it on a permanent or constant basis. If it is only a matter of occasional failure, simply get up, dust yourself off and keep moving. Move on towards your goals, targets and destination in life. When you keep on fighting that way soon you will find out that you are experiencing more and more victory until you eventually discover that it is no more a question of worry or concern in your life.

Spend less time deliberating within yourself or fighting in your mind. Focus on your love for God and on building a closer relationship with your creator. It is my belief that love is stronger than any sin. If your love for God is stronger than for any habit, you are in a safe place.



https://familylifers.com/topic/17-ways-masturbation-can-ruin-your-life/

Zanzimana Ellie is a Rwanda boy who doesn’t eat processed food like a normal human being but prefers feeding on grass.
According to report, Ellie doesn’t feel secure at home but prefers to live in the forest.

The 21-years-old boy who cannot speak, eats grass and prefers to live in the jungle like an animal.

His mother believes he is a blessing from God, and an answer to her prayers as she and her husband had stayed several years without a child.

In the documentary video by Afrimax English, Ellie’s mother revealed that she and her husband who were desperate to have a child, prayed to God for an abnormal child and Ellie is the answer to that prayer. Ellie is the sixth and only surviving child of his parents as the other five children who were born before him all died before he was born.

Ellie’s mother also confirmed that he doesn’t eat the food she prepares for him, but rather prefers feeding on fruits like bananas and most of the time grasses, adding that, people in their community call him a monkey.

Ellie doesn’t like staying among people as runs into the bush anytime people get close to him.

According to report, he often gets bully by people who usually refers to him as a monkey.

Although Ellie virtual appearance and character can be related to that of a monkey but he is not a monkey.

Watch the video https://dailyfamily.ng/strange-21-year-old-boy-looks-feeds-like-a-monkey/

davien:
How can a man rule over a woman who can influence him? Influence is control, so who's steering who?
The write-up is just a long epistle to try to muster something we both know, men lead, women submit and give advice when needed.

You see that is the problem. I mean this RULING mentality. This word "Rule" and his brother "I am the head of this family" has destroy many marriages and the number is still counting.

You can't go into marriage with a RULING mentality as a man and expect such marriage to be great.

You are not to rule, you are to LEAD. She (your wife) is not your slave. She is your helpmate. The fact that she is married to you doesn't mean she does not have her own life any longer.

When a man goes into marriage with 'I am the head' mentality, he ends up being the 'headache' of the marriage.


And as for your definition of INFLUENCE, I am happy to inform you that you are wrong. See the real definition below:

"The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself."

Statisticts show that women are great thinker, managers and planners. So when you see a married man doing great in His business or career try to check his wife.


Women are helpmate and not our servants/slaves

jmoore:
Good.

Is it wrong for a man to submit to his wife?

Lol....I was actually expecting this question from you. But did you read through the article? (No insult intended).

Man's kind of submission is known as INFLUENCE. That is ability to be influenced by your wife not playing too rigid. You will agree with me that there are so many men out there whose wife can't even look into their eyeball not to even talk of influencing them. When a man truly loves his wife, he shares everything with her and give her the opportunity to influence him.

Don't be surprised sir, many of the decision you see some men (married men) making are as a result of the the influence they got from their wives.

I personal know a man. When this man wanted to start a business, he was thinking of setting up a barbing salon. Employ barbers to work their and be making some cool cash because he was still working with a bank then. But guess what? His wife changed his plan by influencing him. She advised him to go into what she described then as mini importation and that was how the man started importing etectronics and reselling them. Today, the man is doing fine as he now owns a big electronics store here in Lagos.

That is the power of INFLUENCE.

Now, what do you think would have happened if the man is the rigid type?


So sir, SUMMISSION on a man's part is refered to as INFLUENCE. Not saying "I am the head of this family and anything I say is final"

Hope you are satify with this answer

jmoore:
Question with question. Answer my question if you have an answer.

NO. It is not wrong for wives to love their husbands. In marriage it is very important for both party to love each other.
Naturally woman tend to submit more to the man they truly love.

jmoore:
So, it is wrong for wives to love their husbands?

Did you see where it was written in the article that wives should not love their husband?

CHRISTIAN WIVES AND SUBMISSION:
WHO IS WRONG BETWEEN BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO AND DADDY FREEZE?

By Bisi Adewale

I watched with keen interest, the debate on the word “submission” from biblical perspective based on the teaching of Bishop David Oyedepo recently and the response of Daddy Freeze.

While I always refrain myself from talking about political issues in the press or current affairs that do not affect marriage and family life, the topic of submission as explained in the Bible has given me the obligation to talk about it.

As a marriage counsellor with 21 years experience on this sensitive aspect of human race, and as an author of over 100 bestselling books on the subject of marriage and family life, I am obligated to set the record straight and make some things clear. In fact, many young women are now asking questions about submission.

WHAT BISHOP OYEDEPO SAID ABOUT SUBMISSION

A few days ago, Bishop David Oyedepo published a tweet on Twitter that read:
“The only way to a fruitful marriage is total submission on the part of the wife. Until it is in place, every other thing she tries to do will be out of place. A woman who refuses to submit to her husband is disobeying God. As a woman, you might even be a minister of the gospel, and your husband is not; the Word of God still says to submit yourself to him. A submissive woman is precious in the sight of her husband – Ephesians 5:22.”

WHAT DADDY FREEZE SAID ABOUT SUBMISSION[i][/i]

Daddy Freeze said "While Oyedepo was right in his admonition to women to submit to their husbands, this injunction is given without consideration to the whole picture that Ephesians 5 was teaching on the subject of submission.
Daddy Freeze said, there was a verse 21 before you could read verse 22. Verse 21 of that passage reads “… submitting to one another out of reverence to Christ…”
He then made the point that it is after couples have learnt to submit to each other, that a man can now begin to demand submission from his wife.
He also said that the clamour by church people for wives to submit to their husbands, without regard to the responsibility of men in their homes, as demanded by Ephesians 5, has produced many homes where men have become tyrants.

WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT MEN AND WOMEN RELATIONSHIP

The Bible never commanded a husband to submit to his wife as Daddy Freeze said. Rather, the scripture commanded husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the Church.
His reference to verse 21 is never about marriage. It is about the interpersonal relationships among Christians. In fact, that is why the Bible says: "...submitting to one another out of reverence to Christ…”
I remember my English Language teacher in secondary school taught me that ‘’one another’’ is used when we are talking to at least three people, while ‘’each other’’ is used for two people.
So, submitting to one another as explained in the Bible is not referring to the husband and his wife (two people), but the Church (the body of Christ - more than three).

LET'S ANALYZE THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS CHAPTERS 4 TO 6.

• Chapter 4 is basically about Christians’ attitudes and characters.
• Chapter 5:1-21 is about Christian living.
• Chapter 5:22-33 is about marriage.
• Chapter 6:1-4 is about family life and parenting.
• Chapter 6:5-9 is about master/servant relationship.
• Chapter 6:10-24 is about Christian spiritual warfare.
Quoting verse 21 to negate verse 22 in Ephesians 5 does not do a good job in marriage and families. It is simply modernizing the Bible and bringing disorder into the home. God never commanded the husband to submit.
Please note that the Bible was written for those who are ready to obey it. Not for those who want to use one verse to negate another for their interest. The teachings on submission and love are for Christians who are ready to live for Christ in attitude and character, and in absolute submission to his commandments.

LOVE IS MORE DEMANDING THAN SUBMISSION

We need to note that love is deep and more demanding, while in submission, a woman is expected to BOW HERSELF, but in love. A man is expected to GIVE HIMSELF.
The best marriage is the one where a wife submits to her husband in obedience to Christ. She does not wait for her husband to love her before she submits to him. The husband loves his wife in obedience to Christ. He does not wait for his wife to submit. It's about serving God when a wife submits to her husband and loving God when a husband loves his wife.

WRONG TEACHINGS ABOUT MEN AND WOMEN RELATIONSHIP IN MARRIAGE

In my book titled "10 Commandments for Couples" (Published by Living Home ventures 2007), I explained the bad teachings some modern women listen to, and wrong teachings some African men carry about to different places. Let us see them here:
*HSC VS WET (HUSBAND SUPERIORITY COMPLEX VS WOMEN EQUALITY THEORY)*
In light of the scripture, the Husband Superiority Complex (HSC) and Women Equality Theory (WET) are wrong.

HUSBAND SUPERIORITY COMPLEX (HSC)

Men with HSC erroneously believe the following:
• Women are men’s properties.
• Women should only be seen but not heard.
• Women are useless except for sex, cooking, bearing and raising of children.
• A man can do whatever he likes with his wife.
• A man can do whatever he likes at home.
• A man can beat his wife if she misbehaves.
• Women do not have any right in the family.
• Women are inferior to men.
• Women deserve no honour and respect.
• It is only women that can be barren. Infertility is their fault only.
• A great man is known through how he bullies his wife.
• Men can sleep with their wives without their consent. Women have no right to say no to her husband, no matter how tired they are.
• A man needs not to appreciate his wife for cooking, sex and house chores; she is only doing her job.
• It is wrong for a man to do anything at home. It is the duty of the woman even if she is dying. To sleep, watch television, eat and sleep with his wife are the duties of a man.
• It is not wrong for a man to scold or embarrass his wife in public.
• Men are more knowledgeable than women.

WOMEN EQUALITY THEORY (WET)

Feminist and women with WET believe in the following:
• Men and women are equal in all respect.
• Men and women are fundamentally the same.
• Nobody should claim to be the head of the family.
• Whatever a man can do, a woman will do it better.
• All women are in bondage.
• Women are perpetually discriminated against.
• Women can be self-sufficient and exist without men.
• Women do not need men.
• Marriage and maternity should be delayed until achievement in education, career, business, and socio-political spheres have been made.
• Female desirability (by men) is solely dependent on her achievements.

MEET HSC MEN

Men who are given to superiority complex end up becoming bullies to their wives. They become wife-beaters, difficult, wicked husbands and headache to their homes; instead of being the head. They are also marital rapists, unrepentant womanizers, uncaring, unloving, unbending, unyielding, and polygamists. To them, women are nothing but pieces of rags. They are useless in everything but for what she can do in the kitchen and their performances in the bedroom.

MEET WET WOMEN

On the other hand, a woman that believes in the Women Liberation Theory becomes independent-minded, stubborn, disobedient, unsubmissive, arrogant and finds it difficult to be under any man. Most of them end up becoming single parents, divorcees, and may be successful career/business women, but failures in marriage and parenting.
That is why some of our women - CEOs, actresses, public figures, top government officials, etc. always end up in bad marital relationships.
The Bible does not support both HSC and WET. Rather, it maintains the headship of man, not his dictatorship, and at the same time, establishes the woman as an important party in the partnership.

THE BALANCE

This is the balance; Husbands are in the position of LEADERSHIP and Wives are in the position of INFLUENCE. Leadership and influence make a great marriage and eliminate confusion and dictatorship.

MARRIAGE OF WICKEDNESS

In any relationship where Husbands are in control, but their wives cannot influence them, we will have what is called DICTATORSHIP AND WICKEDNESS. Marriage experts call it “ASH MARRIAGE”.

MARRIAGE OF MANIPULATION

In any marriage where a wife is in position of INFLUENCE without allowing her Husband to lead or resent her husband as the family head, we have what is called MANIPULATION. Marriage experts call it “PINK MARRIAGE”.

MARRIAGE OF CONFUSION

In any marriage relationship where the Wife is in LEADERSHIP we have CONFUSION. Marriage experts call it “RED MARRIAGE”.

PERFECT COMBINATION

Husbands and wives are important in marriage. They are just like a pilot and a co-pilot, none is inferior. But God chose one to lead, one must be in charge for the sake of orderliness and avoid confusion. Any godly woman should allow herself to be led by her husband while every godly man should allow his wife to influence him and together they build a great home.

WOMEN SHOULD GO BEYOND SUBMISSION

The Bible goes beyond submission. It commanded women not only to submit but to REVERENCE their husbands as they would a King and the Family Head.
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:33‬ ‭KJV‬‬

MEN SHOULD GO BEYOND LOVE

For men, it commanded them not just to love their Wives but to HONOUR the Women they chose to Marry as you would a Queen and First Lady
“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:7‬.

So the teaching of Bishop Oyedepo is in order and based on biblical principles and the standard of God. Nobody should try to contradict this truth of the word of God and cause confusion among young married couples. Christians should stop bringing up unnecessary controversy to whatever has been settled in the Bible:
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:22, 25‬ ‭KJV‬‬
Wives are to submit; husbands are to love.
This is clear and direct in the Bible.

Daddy Freeze shouldn’t have tried to water down the message as he did. Seeking to edit all sermons or teachings of fathers in faith will not help us in the long run. Let's fear God and honour His servants.

ⒸBisiadewale
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Lagos State has recorded another huge success as 48 COVID-19 patients were discharged today. This was announced by the state governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu via his official Twitter handle.

"Dear Lagosians,

We will continue to celebrate and acknowledge our wins, as well as reflect on our losses. These will help us stay on course, prevent us from being distracted, help us stay focused as we face this pandemic head-on.

Though we have been recording recovered patients, we need to also be careful, remain guarded, and show commitment and cooperation with authorities as we are all in this together. Our wins are your wins, our losses, your losses.

Therefore, I’m pleased to announce to you the discharge of 48 more patients; 32 males and 16 females, all Nigerians who were discharged from our Yaba, Lekki, Onikan and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) isolation facilities to reunite with the society.

The patients, 28 from the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, 6 from Lekki, 1 from Onikan and 13 from LUTH Isolation Centres were discharged having fully recovered and tested negative to #COVID19 in two consecutive readings.

With this new development, the number of #COVID19 confirmed cases that have been successfully managed and discharged in Lagos stands at 406. Thank you all and God bless." 


https://dailyfamily.ng/breaking-lagos-discharge-48-covid-19-patients/

COVID-19: Three Urgent Things Every Parent Must Discuss With Their Children


As the whole world is currently battling the coronavirus pandemic with many countries and cities in total lockdown as a preventive measure to contain the spread of the deadly virus, there some things parents must teach their children.

Just as schools, offices, markets, stores, sports centres are in total lockdown following the directives from health organizations and government in fighting the deadly virus, this is an opportunity for families to spend quality time together.
Parents are expected to educate their children during this period on how to stay safe.

Below are some of the important things to teach your children how to stay safe during this coronavirus pandemic:

#1 What is coronavirus:
As a parent, you are expected to explain in details what coronavirus is, the symptoms and preventive measures to your children. Tell them it is a highly contagious disease that can easily be passed from an infected person to another. Also, let them know that it is not a death sentence as a victim can be treated and recovered if the case is made known to the appropriate health officials on time.


#2 Tell them the symptoms:
Don't just tell them the meaning of the virus, also take time to discuss the symptoms with them. This will make them have more knowledge of the virus and make them report any irregularity in their system to you.
Here are some symptoms of COVID-19:
-Cough
-Fever
-Tiredness
-Difficulty in breathing
People may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms.

#3 Preventive measures:
You must also discuss with them the preventive measures as advised by WHO and supported by the government.
Let them know that there is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, there are some precautionary steps one can take to avoid contracting and spreading of coronavirus.

-Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and running water.
-Frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
-Use of face mask
-Use hand gloves
-Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
-Practice social distancing
-Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with unwell people
-Self-Isolation: Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean.

Remember, this is not the period to allow them to visit your neighbours or play with other children outside your supervision. Help them to practice social distancing.

Proper monitoring of your children is important at this period.
Stay Safe and Remain a Happy Family.

https://dailyfamily.ng/three-urgent-things-every-parent-must-discuss-with-their-children-about-coronavirus/

As the whole world is currently battling with the deadly virus called Coronavirus (COVID-19), which as killed over 19,000 worldwide and has the record of 440,318 cases as at the time of writing this article.

Scientists, doctors and researchers are currently busy working round the clock seeking the vaccine to this deadly virus. It is true that there is no specific vaccine to cure coronavirus at the moment but yet 112,000 people (world record) who tested positive have recovered fully and discharged. Which means having the virus is not a death sentence.
World Health Organization (WHO) has given us some preventive measures such as regular washing of hands with soap and clean water, frequent use of the hand sanitizer, use of face mask, social distancing etc.

This article is focused on how to keep your immune system healthy against coronavirus and other diseases.

#1 Eat a Healthy Diet
The nutrients you get from food — in particular, plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices — are essential to keeping your immune system functioning properly, according to Yufang Lin, MD, an integrative medicine doctor at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. “Many plant-based foods also have antiviral and antimicrobial properties, which help us fight off infection,” Dr. Lin says.

For example, research shows that spices like clove, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, and cumin contain antiviral and antimicrobial properties that prevent the growth of food-spoiling bacteria like Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens, harmful fungi like Aspergillus flavus, and antibiotic-resistant microorganisms like Staphylococcus aureus, according to a review published in June 2017 in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Furthermore, the zinc, folate, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamins A, C, E, B6, and B12 you get from the food you eat are the nutrients your immune system needs to do its job, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Each one plays a unique role in supporting immune function.
Research suggests, for example, that vitamin C deficiency may increase the likelihood of infection, according to a review published November 2017 in Nutrients. Our bodies do not produce this essential, water-soluble vitamin on their own, so we need to get it through foods (such as citrus fruits, kiwis, and several cruciferous vegetables). You can get 95 milligrams (mg), or 106 percent of the daily vitamin C you need by snacking on a half-cup of red pepper, according to the NIH.

Protein is also critical for immune health. The amino acids in protein help build and maintain immune cells, and skimping on this macronutrient may lower your body’s ability to fight infections. In one study published February 2013 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, mice who ate a diet consisting of only 2 percent protein were more severely impacted by the flu than mice who ate a “normal protein” diet with 18 percent protein. But once researchers started feeding the first group a “normal protein” diet, the mice were able to get rid of the virus.

When it comes to a diet that supports good immune health, focus on incorporating more plants and plant-based foods. Add fruits and veggies to soups and stews, smoothies, and salads, or eat them as snacks, Lin says. Carrots, broccoli, spinach, red bell peppers, apricots, citrus fruits (such as oranges, grapefruit, tangerines), and strawberries are all great sources of vitamins A and C, while seeds and nuts will provide protein, vitamin E, and zinc, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Additional sources of protein and zinc include seafood, lean meat, and poultry, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
# 2 Manage Your Stress Level

Having inadequate rest or poor stress management level is harmful to your immune system. One of the best ways to boost your immune system is to manage your stress level well.

Poor stress management will hinder the immune system from protecting the body against potential threats from germs like viruses and bacteria.

You must embrace effective stress-reduction techniques. There are different types of stress-reduction techniques such as blogging, writing, fishing, meditating, watching films etc. The point is, just pick the one that is good for you and make sure you practice it daily.

#3 Have Quality Sleep
Sleep is a time when your body produces and distributes key immune cells like cytokines (a type of protein that can either fight or promote inflammation), T cells (a type of white blood cell that regulates immune response), and interleukin 12 (a pro-inflammatory cytokine), according to a review published in Pflugers Archiv European Journal of Physiology.

Not having quality sleep will make your immune system weak and make it less able to defend your body against harmful invaders and viruses.

Your body heals and regenerates while you sleep, making adequate sleep critical for a healthy immune response.

#4 Say No to Smoking
Smoke is a great enemy to your immune system. It destroys it gradually without notice.
The chemicals released by cigarette smoke — carbon monoxide, nicotine, nitrogen oxides, and cadmium affect the growth and function of immune cells, like cytokines, T cells, and B cells.

Say no to smoking and choose healthy life.

#5 Say No to Alcohol
Alcohol taking is associated with a range of negative health effects, including lowered immune function.

Drinking alcohol makes your body too busy trying to detoxify your system to bother with normal immune system function.
#6 Have Chronic Conditions? Keep The Symptoms Under Control

Proper management of chronic conditions such as heart disease, asthma and diabetes is very important to the boosting of your immune system. Inappropriate management of the symptoms of any of the above chronic conditions affect the immune system and increase the risk of infections. This is why the coronavirus is mostly successful in killing those with chronic conditions.

#7 Use of Herbs and Supplements

Another way of boosting your immune system is through the use of herbs and supplements. Garlic, astragalus, milk thistle, ginseng, green tea, black cumin, and licorice are just a few herbs that have been reported to have immune-boosting benefits. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before including herbs and supplements into your regimen. They may produce side effects, especially when combined with other herbs, supplements, or medications.

#8 Frequent Handwashing

Frequent handwashing is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread of respiratory infections like colds, flu, coronavirus, diarrheal illnesses, and other infectious conditions. Some germs are easily transmissible from person to person when we come into contact with one another (coronavirus). It’s easy to transfer germs from your hands to your nose, eyes and mouth, if you touch them. This can get you sick. Wash your hands with soap under running water. Scrub the fronts and backs of your hands as well as in between fingers. Antibacterial soap and hand sanitizer may confer additional protection against microorganisms. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol for times when you don’t have access to soap and water.

https://dailyfamily.ng/8-ways-to-equip-your-immune-system-against-coronavirus/

My name is Agnes my story is an interesting one, take your time to read it and send it to every wife out there, you may be saving a Home.

I am married to a very loving man and I usually call him Oloye, his real name is Bode. He is an upwardly mobile executive, a brilliant first-class graduate from Unilag. He is almost perfect in everything he lays his hands upon. He was the focus of all girls when we were on Campus, but one way or the other he decided to come for me and married me.

Our marriage was like heaven on earth, we were like two lovebirds. Though my husband travels a lot because of his Job we were ever still very close on phones and through video calls and his coming back home is like that of a King to his Palace, he too will come back home with lots of gifts for his family especially for his beautiful Queen as he used to call me.


We are now seven years in the marriage and it seems ours is an endless love story until some Months ago when my life came crashing down.
My husband has been keeping late nights and do go on weekend journeys but I never doubted him, I never thought of him doing anything wrong, I believed it was all about his Job, couple with the fact that he always called to inform me wherever he was and all was about his job, so I thought.

Some months ago, the day happened to be a public holiday, my husband was working on his Laptop, his phone rang, a friend called him to pick some documents some few streets away, the man sounded very urgent, so he quickly got up and went. In the process, he forgot to shut down his laptop, I was just passing by then I moved closer to shut down the Laptop, but my eyes suddenly went to the mail he was reading, what I saw was a mail from a girl who I felt was more than just a colleague to my husband, but the......... https:///3b249fJ

Now that we don’t know who is more likely between men and women to kill his or her spouse, I think we need to discuss this.

Every day, the news beat is awash with the news of a man killing his wife or a woman killing her husband. Women are getting more daring by the day and they turn everything in the house to weapons. Frying pans, pestles, turning spatula, etc are very handy for attacking their husbands.
A wife used a kitchen knife meant for cutting meat to slice her husband’s genitals. Could you believe that this woman forced her husband to hold his genitals as blood gushed out from his intestine like water? The bitter wife did not see her husband as a man but an animal that should die a slow and painful death.

Another woman hired a killer to help in murdering her cheating husband at their home in Osogbo. She cooked for her husband, had sex with him and made him sleep off (she confessed she had sex with him to make him very weak and sleep quickly). As her husband was fast asleep, she brought in the killer who suffocated her husband with a pillow while she held his legs strongly so the killer could do his job easily.

A man killed his young wife out of anger. He suspected her of cheating on him. He threw her into the garden from the second floor just to make people believe she fell by accident.

Sandra has just been sentenced to death for killing her husband in Abuja. She stabbed him seventeen times, to be sure he was very dead maybe.

Yewande Oyediran, a lawyer, killed her husband in Ibadan a few months ago.
Akolade Arowolo who killed his banker wife and was sentenced to death by a Lagos State High Court is still awaiting his day in the Cout of Appeal.

Lekan Sonde who killed his wife in Egbeda is waiting for the hangman to come calling.

With all these killings and gory sights, we need to ask ourselves, “What has come over us? Where did we get it wrong? We were not like this before, what is happening?”

BEFORE YOU KILL YOUR SPOUSE, LISTEN TO ME
Life is so precious, you can’t give it, you are not permitted to take it. No matter your reasons for it, as soon as you take a life or become violent, you will be the guilty one and the law will take its course against you.

WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE IF YOU KILL
You have many things to lose by becoming violent in your marriage. Once it leads to death or bodily harm, the whole nation will be against you. It will be you against the state. You are likely going to be killed or sentenced to life imprisonment if you kill your spouse.

Before you are sentenced in court and executed, you would have spent some years in solitary confinement in the prison yard. All those who are hailing you now will not be with you. They will be against you for a fact. You will be on your own to face your foolishness alone.

As soon as you are sentenced to death, you will be taking to a condemn criminal cell. It is the most terrible place anybody can ever be. You will live in fear of the hangman for the rest of your life. You won’t know the day he will come but you know he is coming for sure.
The person’s blood of your victim will then be in your hands and your neck forever. What a big burden to bear. It will be on record that you are a killer, a murderer!

Your children will carry this stigma all the days of their lives. If your children’s potential inlaws get to know their background, they may ensure that that their children do not marry your children. Your Children are going to live the rest of their lives in agony.
If you kill your spouse, your children will end up losing both parents as the state will kill a killer.

Don’t allow anger, bitterness and resentment take the better of you. Don’t allow jealousy to dictate your life. Don’t permit hurt to stay in your life and ruin your destiny.

Soon, anger will disappear when blood begins to gush out while your spouse is on the floor and a bloody knife is in your hands. The police will come calling, handcuff your hands which will be your new wristwatch as your life turns from noon to midnight. The dead will be better than you as he or she will have a place of rest and sympathy of people. But you will not have the privilege of rest or peace of mind. No!

When you kill, you murder sleep and joy. People’s curses will go with you as you step on the blood of the innocent soul that will be crying for vengeance.

Friends will desert you, your family will disown you, you will stand alone as a lawyer makes lots of money from your foolishness before they stop calling when they see you to the hangman. Most Lawyers won’t show up to see you off to the hangman’s workshop as you won’t live to pay them for that service. You know lawyers and fees, so you are on your own. Only a priest who you’d meet for the first and only time will be called to lead you on the journey your stupidity and volatility ignited.
Regret, regret and regret will be your companion as the rope snuffs out your precious life from you because of your lack of discretion.

Nothing, I mean nothing is worth the life of anybody. Don’t take it because you will not have a hiding place, the law will call on you.

Read, this over again and never go near your kitchen when you are angry. Don’t use the kitchen tools as your ballistic missile to destroy someone you once said you loved.

When marriage is hurting, talk to experts who will help you to handle the situation. Your F.F.F will not be helpful at this time. They will fuel the fire the more. F.F.F means Family Members, Friends and Fans.

Look for help in the right quarters before you end up killing somebody and hurting yourself. If you are being hurt and feeling murderous, speak out now and seek help. If your spouse is hurting you deeply, seek help, not weapons.

If you want a counsellor to talk to, call me and let’s talk. If you don’t talk to a counsellor now, you will need to talk to a lawyer later when you are in trouble.

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A 42-year-old fisherman, Patrick Ejiro reportedly beat his wife to death over alleged missing N5,000 in Tyomu community on Makurdi-Gboko Road, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue state



Vanguard gathered that the fisherman, an indigene of Delta state, had been living with his Benue wife in the community where he ekes out a living from fishing.

According to the source, the couple had early in morning engaged each other in a heated argument over an alleged N5,000 that was realized from the sale of fish but was unaccounted for by the late wife.

“The argument led to a fight, the husband beat her to a pulp and she passed out bleeding from her mouth and nostrils.

“Neighbours, who intervened, made efforts to revive her but it was unsuccessful. She was eventually rushed to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, for further treatment where she was confirmed dead,” he said.

Confirming the development, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Deputy Superintendent, DSP, Catherine Anene, said the brawl between the couple started “when the wife allegedly sold some items for the family and failed to remit the N5,000.

“He beat her up to a state of coma and she was bleeding from the nostrils. She was rushed to BSUTH where she was confirmed dead. The suspect is in police custody and investigation into the matter is already in progress,” she added.
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7 Things Every Single Lady Needs To Know About Owo Men


As Owo demon(swaggerlicous) and Ibile gan-gan, I find it irritating when I am being judged by the misconceptions people have about my people. Some of these judgments are baseless.

Intiatlly I was trying to married outside my tribe and my fiancee was being advised against marrying an Owo person, listing out all the characters of Owo people without even seeing me for once.

It is high time that we as a new generation had to move past it, and fully accept our flaws and imperfections on an individual basis and not as a community.

I am not here to defend the men in my home town, but here to tell you the actions of 9 out of 10 people in the same community does not mean they all behave the same behavior, we must learn to give people a chance based on their person and not based on where they came from, they never choose to come from that particular community so they should not be judged by it then.

Here are some blatant lies against Owo men.

#1 Owo Men Love Women

This misconception is totally false and a blatant lie, personally I am yet to see a man from any tribe that does not love women. Women are the salt of the earth, any occasion without the present of women it will be bored.
I agree to some extent that some Owo men love women and can’t do without them, but men from other tribes, ethics, towns and community also like women. So this issue does not limit to one town, naturally men are moved by sight.
And I have seen some Owo men who hardly have time for women, and are very less interested in having an affair with more than one woman.
I feel this behaviour is a personal trait and should not be generalized. The same people that will categorise you as someone that love women will be the same person that will chase after everything in skirts as far they have money to spend.

#2 Owo men marry more than one wife

This only happened in the olden days where our fathers married more than one wife and bear more children so that they can help them on their farm lands and this is not limited to Owo community alone.
We are now in 21 century nobody marry more than one wife again most Owo men only practice one man one wife.

#3 Owo men are dirty

Once again personal hygiene is on an individual basis, and his background, the personal hygiene of some people should not affect all. Meeting an average Owo man will make you drop this misconception fast.

#4 Owo men are lazy and depend on their wife

I personally, I am hardworking and dislike the idea of even demanding anything from my wife not to talk of living on my wife’s income, and there are over a hundreds people who also share and act on this opinion.

#5 Owo men are drunkards

Hmm, hello have you ever been to other towns and communities.
Drinking is a personal stuff.
Most men love to drink, so it should not be attributed to one tribe.

#6 Owo Men are not bold

From the mouth of many people, you would have heard about how an Owo person loves to brag and shout, but when it comes to facing a fight, he runs away or becomes a coward.
First of all, nobody likes violence or danger, in the face of it, only a fool will wait and face danger, if he has the option of avoiding it. That is not to say if the situation warrants a confrontation, every Owo person will become cowards.
I know for a fact this is a big lie, I have seen some very violent Owo people and I think to myself is this the people that is cowardice. If you don’t believe me, try to provoke an average of Ehinogbe, Uloro, Ugboroko men you will know that there is different between 6 and half a dozen. But no matter what we should discourage violence.

#7 Owo men beat their wife

This is another misconception about the ever loving and caring Owo men. Owo town are mixed with different people from many neighboring towns an villages and these people have stay longer in Owo town. Whenever there is domestic fight and these set of people are speaking the Owo language many people will believe that Owo men are beating their wives. Owo men love their wife and they don’t beat their women.



Written by Àyéòtán Johnson Kehinde

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Below are seven things every single lady must know about men.

#1. Men focus on one thing at a time: Most women are naturally born with the ability to multitask. That is doing more than one thing at a time. But men tend to be more focused one thing at a time. A man may have several things to handle but he will prefer to take them one after the other to avoid distraction. 

#2. Men appreciate the little things: Men are simple creatures that appreciate the small things more than any woman would ever imagine. Small things do move men and can make them give their eyeballs in appreciation. It could be as meaningful as an affirming word, as creative as cooking his favourite meal, a visit to his office, gift etc.

#3. Men are caregivers: What needs to be realized among our culture at large is that there are immeasurable strength and courage in a man with a kind heart. Compassion, kindness, and tenderness are signs of nothing but true masculinity, and it is this kind of “boring men” that make the most amazing husbands- the ones that love, give, and sacrifice to the very last breath.

#4. We care less about looks than you think:  Have you ever heard the saying, “Women dress for other women”? Well, I think in many ways, it’s true. From what I’ve heard from countless men. Men see women as most beautiful in the most natural form of themselves. They don’t need the frills, sparkles and scents. Men definitely don’t care about the bags, the shoes, or the nails. Infact, many men don't know the difference between a Brazillian Hair and a Tanzanian Hair (lol). A real man is not looking for the most beautiful woman in the world, but for the one who will make his world most beautiful.

#5. Men hate to be criticised: Criticism is a man’s worst nightmare. Deep down, all men are like little boys- trying to please the primary woman in their life. For adult married men, that primary woman is their bride. They want to please her, and they hold their head up high as she looks into their eyes with a look of approval and delight. The one thing that can snuff out their joy in a moment’s notice- is to put them down. To notice the things they aren’t doing, aren’t saying, aren’t completing- instead of notice all of the good things that they are.

#6. Men love women with self-confidence: There is nothing more attractive to a man than a woman who can hold her head up high, believing the good things about who God has made her to be. Because a woman of confidence is aware that her value is rooted in nothing else but who she is in Christ, there is no need to flirt around or flaunt her stuff. 

#7. Men want a playmate: Just as much as women don’t want to play “mommy” to their man- a man doesn’t want to be treated like a child. Some of the most troubled marriages I see are when this parent-child dynamic begins to be played out in a relationship. Men want to be loved by feeling respected and treated that way. They want to know that you are by their side not to take care of them, but to do life with them. Most men are looking for a woman to laugh with, to play with, and to enjoy life with. They are looking for a best friend to marry, and a loyal partner to love for life.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that each year approximately one million people die from suicide, which represents a global mortality rate of 16 people per 100,000 or one death every 40 seconds.

It is predicted that by 2020 the rate of death will increase to one every 20 seconds. That is, the rate of suicide will double.

Who knows if the next person to commit suicide is sitting beside you, maybe someone you are eating together, a friend, family member or a colleague.

Now, let’s talk about SUICIDE and DEPRESSION…

1. Stop ignoring that ex-best friend who suddenly went broke after loss of job or business. REACH

OUT!

2. That single mother playing independent is not as fine as she may seem. Her child sleeps hungry.

Her bills are killing her. She is in debts. No, she won’t tell you lest you ask her for sex in return or embarrass her, she is not fine. REACH OUT!

3. That jobless drunk brother of yours who the whole family branded ‘useless’ could be a drunk for convenience. REACH OUT!

4. That beautiful woman who you think has it all, good job, nice body, a face everyone loves..

No, her inbox is not crowded. And she is not fine. REACH OUT!

5. Your girlfriend who has suddenly become lazy, withdrawn and irritable. Don’t cheat on her.

She may just not being a jerk intentionally, she may be depressed. REACH OUT!

6. That jovial, overly high – spirited colleague of yours may not be fine after all. Even if he says so. REACH OUT!

Also read this: Common misconceptions about Hausa speaking tribes
7. That cheating husband or Wife: Although cheating is not an excuse. But you may be killing him slowly with the way you are handling it.

He just may be crying for help. He may be looking for compassion and peace elsewhere.

Do be careful with him/her, don’t beat down a man/woman already on his/her knees. Don’t be another battle he has to fight. REACH

OUT!

8. Postnatal depression is real. Yes, it is. You think a mother endured 9 months, labor pains and it all just to stab her offspring.

Your wife is not suddenly nagging. She is depressed. Don’t be a jerk. REACH OUT!

9. Suicide is not a selfish act. Reminding a depressed soul that suicide will only transfer their pain to others is selfish, insensitive and for lack of a better word, EXTREMELY Selfish.

When one resolves to suicide, trust me, they are no longer thinking about the pain they would cause because they have lost the ability to be rational in their thinking.

They just want peace. They are tired of your judgmental stares, hints and speeches. They are tired of you ignoring them…

They are tired of being a bother to you. Because by now they believe there is no pain in death. REACH OUT!

10. And no, offering to buy them alcohol so they can drown their sorrow is not reaching out. It’s compounding the problem…

And paying bills after one has already committed suicide is HYPOCRITICAL. Those goodwill messages after one is gone are pure Hypocrisy…

*REACH OUT TO THE LIVING. THE DEAD SEES NO GOOD*…

Also read this: 41 Habits of Unsuccessful People
*Check on people before it is too late, they are not fine…*. REACH OUT


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