Regina Daniel Celebrates Husband On his birthday

Regina Daniels' husband, Ned Nwoko turns 60.
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has professed her undying love for her husband, Ned Nwoko on his birthday.The movie star made this known via her Instagram page on Monday, December 21, 2020, where she shared a video of some of their happy moments."As the day goes by, it gladdens my heart to see how much of a potential leader you are! It’s another year and would have wished for wisdom and riches but I just remembered you are synonymous to king Solomon. Happy birthday lion king!" she wrote.To long life, good health, happiness, and unity that befits a man of valor. I love you baby ❤️ @princenednwoko."Daniels and Nwoko are one of Nigeria's popular celebrity couples. The couple tied the knot back in 2019.The traditional ceremony took place on Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Aniocha local government area, Delta State.Daniels and Nwoko welcomed their first child together back in June 2020.

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Tomato

The nutrients present in tomato does magic to the skin. Here's how.

Most women go out of their way to make their skin glow by using artificial beauty products that might be detrimental to the skin.

This is why natural products are always recommended. One natural product you can try is tomatoes. Slightly acidic, tomatoes contain high contents of potassium and vitamin C; this transforms the dullest of skins and restores glow to the skin. Tomatoes also have lycopene, which is an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in the body.

The fruit is popular for it's versatility and it's ability to reduce skin problems. Today's article will highlight how tomato can influence your skin glow.

1. Decreases the effect of sunburn

Tomato is rich in lycopene and other plant compounds that may protect against sunburn. Mix tomato juice with some buttermilk and apply to the skin allowing it to soak in the coolness of this magic concoction. Tomatoes have anti-inflammatory properties that will soothe sunburn and neutralize the skin while the yoghurt will replenish the moisture balance of the skin.

2. Treats pimples and other skin blemishes

Being rich in vitamins, tomatoes are very effective in curing acne, blackspots and pimples on the skin. Simply slice a tomato and rub the succulent part on the skin. Leave for some minutes and wash off with cool water to get rid off acne and to get the great glow.

3. It has anti-ageing properties

Tomato contains nutrients like lycopene, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Proteins, and many more which help in rejuvenating your skin and preventing it from ageing. Just slice out the tomato and apply on the skin and leave for some minutes before washing off. Repeat application twice to three times a week for your firm skin no wrinkles.

4. Repair skin tissues and cells

Tomatoes helps in repairing the damaged cells of the skin. It contains protein help to heal wounds by repairing damaged tissues, build and repair cells, and fight infections. The Vitamin C present in the fruit is also an essential nutrient and antioxidant.

5. Reduces oil in the skin

They remove excess oils from your skin and keep your face fresh for longer. All you need to do is mix the juices of fresh tomatoes and cucumber. Using a cotton ball, apply the juice to your face regularly.

Lifestyle News By Adeola Oluwaferanmi 

Check Out Hidden things You don't know about Osun Oshogbo

 

Osun Osogbo is an annual festival that's usually celebrated on August, at Osogbo the capital of Osun state, Nigeria.  This famous festival do take two weeks long in celebration while it attracts people within the country and in diaspora to attend and participate. The festival has, over the years, opt into an event that attracts the attention of tourists and visitors from other parts of the world.

According to legend, the festival was borne out of the yearly sacrifice done to celebrate the river goddess, who serves as the protector of the clan. The legend goes thus: about seven centuries ago, when the current Osogbo community was founded. The river goddess assured the people of her protection and promised to bless their women with fruitfulness of they would offer a sacrifice to her annually. The contract was sealed and the sacrifices became medium to appease the goddess.

It is quite unfortunate that many people have heard about Osun Osogbo Festival but are not acquitted with why the sacrifice do take along process of two weeks. Without a doubt, the festival is more than just sacrifices performed to celebrate the Osun River goddess. There are also several activities planned and performed beneath before the due date of the final sacrifice.  However, there is a sequence of rituals that kick off the celebrations and they are:

1. The Iwopopo Ritual: This is a ritual done to cleanse the city from evil. It is done first before the festival starts properly.

2. The Ina Olujumerindinlogun Ritual: This is the traditional ritual that involves the lighting of a 16-point lamp which is believed to be 600 years old. This ritual is carried out three days after the Iwopopo ritual is done.

3. The Iboriade Ritual: The Iboriade ritual is when all the crowns of the past kings - Ataojas - are assembled for blessings by the sitting Ataoja of Osogbo, the Arugba, the Yeye Osun, and a committee of priestesses.

4. The Arugba Ritual: This is one of the major highlights of the festival. A calabash containing the sacrifice materials that would be used to appease and worship the goddess is carried across town by a votary virgin, on her head. As she leads the procession to the river, the people, seeing her as a representative of the goddess, who cast their problems on her and say prayers.

Without a doubt, Osun Osogbo is a well known festival that can not be wiped out of history of the world.

Reported by

Adegoke Emmanuel Tosin

Another Nigeria State Goes on Lockdown

 

    Headline (COVID19: Niger government orders closure of school, tertiary institution).    The Niger government directed all civil servant to stay at home from December 21 till further notice expect those essential service.  

 Alhaji Ahmed Matane, secretary to the state government (SSG) and chairman Niger state task force on COVID19 gave directed in a statement in Minna on Thursday, he explained that the closure followed an upsurge of COVID19 in the country, adding that second wave of the corona virus in the country necessitated the closure of all school in the state for one month.                         Matane said that the state government also directed all civil servant to stay at home from dec 21 till further notice expect those on essential service.                                       He called on financial institution, supermarket corporate entities and commercial vehicle and motorcycle owner to strictly ensure the enforcement of " no face mask no entry in order to halt further spread of the scourge in the communities                                

Reported by Ogunyinka Emmanuel

Joshua Set To Fight Tyson On Foreign Soil In 2021

 

                            

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury could take place on foreign soil, explained promoter Eddie Hearn who said "we need a full capacity in the UK" to have any hope of the proposed mega-fight staying in the champions’ home country.

IBF, WBA and WBO title holder Joshua and WBC champion Fury have never been closer to agreeing a historic fight that would crown the heavyweight division's undisputed champion.

The location is yet to be discussed, however, and keeping the British heavyweights in the UK will be difficult, Hearn explained.

"Our plan, after speaking to [Fury's US-based promoter] Bob Arum, is to get the deal in place then go out to the relevant sites.

"Obviously we all would like this fight to take place in the UK but you've seen London go into Tier 3 now again.

"We had a crowd on Saturday [for Joshua's win over Kubrat Pulev] but that has been taken away for the time being. There are a lot of unknowns in that respect.

"Both fighters will have to take a significant reduction in purse for this fight to take place in the UK, unfortunately. Probably half and, without a crowd, maybe 80 percent.

"Really, to give us any chance, we need a full capacity in the UK.

"We want to make sure this fight goes ahead for both fighters. Both camps have a responsibility to maximise the revenue for their biggest fight - this is the pinnacle of their careers, the biggest moment, nothing will ever beat it.

"At the same time, we all recognise this is two Brits fighting for the undisputed championship of the world. If there is a way to do it in the UK? Fantastic."

Joshua fought in New York and Saudi Arabia in 2019 while Fury's past four fights have been in Los Angeles and Las Vegas - he also beat Wladimir Klitschko in Germany in 2015.

But the early negotiations to pit Joshua against Fury have been "positive" and a fight is pencilled in for May 2021 with a rematch in November, and only a "few small issues" are still to be worked out, Hearn said.

Potential hurdles may come in the form of Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder.

Usyk is the WBO mandatory challenger and is chasing his shot at Joshua's belt, while Wilder has entered a mediation process over a disputed third clash with Fury.

"Of course there are many countries around the world that want to stage this fight," Hearn continued.

"It's not only the biggest fight in boxing, it's one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

"We will talk to everyone, present it to the fighters and their teams who will have to agree, then we move forward.

"Certainly one of the two [fights pitting Joshua against Fury] should take place in the UK.

"But is that possible in May? And where could we stage an event of this magnitude during that period?"

Todd DuBoef, president of Top Rank who promote Fury in the US, has previously explained to Insight Sports why the undisputed heavyweight title super-fight could be lured stateside.

"I think that the success of the big events, the biggest events in the history of combat sports, have originated from America," DuBoef said earlier this year.

"I keep going back to that. I think the impact and the success of a PPV being distributed from the United States to the late hours, or early hours let's call it in the UK - we've seen that be very successful and the fans are connected and will stay up.

"My heart of hearts tells me that would be the ideal place, but obviously we would be open to any site and any prospective dynamic that would be different.

"We'd have to weigh all the different circumstances and if there were outside locations, like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Asia, whatever, we would obviously weigh those too."

In January 2020 Insight Sports reported that Joshua had been offered a "huge site fee" to face Fury in Saudi Arabia.

    By: Eseola Peter

Omah Lay features Tems In Uganda's Police Custody

     

     

    On the night of December 12, 2020, Omah Lay and Tems had performed at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno road, Kampala, Uganda. On Sunday, December 13, 2020, news broke on social media that KeyQaad and Warner Music artist, Omah Lay, Nigerian singer, Tems and her manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi had been arrested in Kampala Uganda. On the night of December 12, 2020, Omah Lay and Tems had performed at The Big Brunch, which held at Speke Resort, Wavamunno road, Kampala, Uganda.

 Moreso, He had allegedly confirmed the news from Luk Owoyesigyire, Assistant Superintendent of Police and Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan Police. Then in the afternoon of December 14, 2020, news broke that they had been charged to court. In a chat with a source close to the events in Uganda, Pulse Nigeria gathered that a breach of COVID-19-related restrictions is why the three Nigerians face some dire consequences in East Africa. Much has been made about the arrest, but the question on a lot of lips is, 'Why have the Nigerians been arrested?' The Ugandan Police Force said in its statement "The Nigerian trio of Stanley Omah Didia alias Omah Lay, Temilade Openyi alias Tems and Muyiwa Awomiyi have been charged to court in Makindye on charges of Negligently doing acts likely to spread an infectious diseases C/S 171 of the Penal Code Act. "The earlier plans of releasing them on police bond, were suspended after their casefile was sanctioned by the Office of the DPP. They were jointly charged with four other Ugandans. All remanded till Wednesday 16.12.2020."

By Ibrahim Ganiyu

AKOLU: The Rock with a Face Cap

 

Akolu Rock is situated at Akara Area, Ibarapa East Local Government, Eruwa, in Oyo State, Nigeria. This Rock has been in existence for years and can't be trace back by anyone. From history, Akolu Rock was said to be human and a veteran warrior before he turned to Rock base on the supernatural powers that he possessed.

According to Baba Ogunsanya Olawale, One of the Elders of  Eruwa town who lives at Alági, Ebenezer, Eruwa said, "Akolu Rock served as a refuge for the people of the town whenever war arises against them because it will protect them till the war passes by." So, that's why the hill is referred to as _"Safe Heaven"._ 

He said, the sacrifice to this  Rock usually been performed by it worshippers annually with killing of A Black Ram that would be prepared on the mountain. This sacrifice is to avoid calamities but to have peace in the Town.

Although, there are other Mountains in Eruwa town such as _Apánpá, Wéèwéè, Òkélé, Obasèékú, Àdúróbo, Àbèrèbo Hill and lot more_ but *Akolu Rock* is the most powerful of them all.

There are many miseries attached to this Akolu Hill from the time past. One of it is that, it is forbidden for the present King to set his eyes on the Hill because it is the people belief that the King must not see his forefathers because all past King Corpses were buried on the hill, else it will lead to his death.

Also, any pieces of the Ram sacrificed on the hill must not be taken home by anybody because it is dedicated for the Rock but anyone who eventually does that, will lose his or her entire family.

By and Large, it is unfortunate that, this Rock is not reckon with but this can serve as an advantage for the Oyo State Government to make Yoruba Traditions ever green and to make it a tourist center like _Olumo Rock_ in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Adegoke Emmanuel Tosin

Political Participation Is The Way For The Youths To Rule – NPC Chair, Akande.

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC}, Prof. Adeolu Akande, has advised the Nigerian youths to desist from clamoring against the bad  governance , but should instead organize themselves to provide a good leadership  for Nigeria. 

He said the only contribution the youth can make towards national development is for them to fully participate in politics to pave way for good governance. 

Akande who spoke as a Guest Speaker  at the 53rd Convention of Junior Chambers International , Ibadan chapter, where he delivered the keynote address titled “ Nigeria Development Dilema: The role of the youths”.

He explained that the youths constitute over  70 percent of Nigeria’s population, which is more than enough to guarantee the country development. 

Akande said the only way the youths of Nigeria can achieve their goals and contribute towards national development is through political participation. “ it is through the political process you can make the most impactful contribution towards national developments”.

In conclusion, he said “you can achieve this through standing for election to provide political leadership, actively participate in the political parties to ensure they produce a qualified and reliable persons as candidates, mobilize voters to vote for responsible people and also  going out en masse in elections days to vote for dependable people at the elections.  We also have a civic responsibility to put our government under watch and ensure they live up to our expectation in their performance”.

By Oladele Shefiu

FG Receives Supplies for Management of COVID19 Fatalities

   Intentional committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Nigeria have donate some burial items to the government of Nigeria to facilitate the work of the national burial teams. The donational was a follow-up to the training of trainers (TOT) on the management of the death related to the covid 19 pandemic and others highly viral hemorrhagic fevers that was organizes by the federal ministry of health in collaboration with the ICRC in November this year, the department of public health of the ministry.

    The permanent secretary MR ABDULLAHI MASHI in company of some official of the epidemiology department took delivery of items on Wednesday 9th December 2020, at the ministry headquarters in Abuja.

The donate items which were handed over by Bruno Raymond and damilola fagbohun on behalf of ICRC include 100 piece of body bags ( infectious disease) 25 pieces of plastic goggle, 25 pieces of glove protection ( heavy duty), 25 pairs of boots and 100 pieces of tie wraps,while appreciating ICRC for their support and collaboration over time Mr abdullaziz stated that the items came at the right time considering the current spike in COVID19 within the country

By Ogunyinka Emmanuel 

Here is why you should stop bathing with hot water

 Hot shower is one of life's simple pleasures, but it's dangerous for your skin.

Here's why you should avoid taking your bath with hot water [naturalhairgrowthtips]

Here's why you should avoid taking your bath with hot water [naturalhairgrowthtips]

  Nothing feels better than having a hot bath after a cold night or a stressful day, but how much heat can your skin tolerate?

   As fantastic as it feels at the moment, a hot shower could be doing more harm than good when it comes to your skin's health. Some people live for those extended hot showers early in the morning or at the end of the day as part of our daily routines to get through the day. Yet, as soothing as they can be, they can also do significant damage to your skin’s natural functions over time.

   Even if you don't suffer from dry skin or any condition aggravated by hot water, a hot shower still isn't doing your skin any favors. Any skin condition characterized by a defective skin barrier can be worsened by a hot shower. We'll enlighten you on the reasons you should stop taking a hot bath in today's article.

   

Here's why you should avoid hot showers.

1. Damages skin cells

Hot showers affect the very most outer layer of your skin [ece-auto-gen]

Hot showers affect the very most outer layer of your skin [ece-auto-gen]

The skin consists of 3 separate layers. Hot showers affect the very most outer layer of your skin, the epidermis. Taking hot showers often damages your keratin cells, which are the cells that make up this layer of the skin. These cells exist to keep the moisture inside your skin, but exposure to heat can often damage the epidermis, and worsen the condition of your skin.

2. Aggravates skin conditions

Warm water is a yes, but hot water is no. If your showers are too hot, this can often aggravate acne and cause it to spread. Dry skin is caused by an impaired skin barrier and deficiency in the necessary healthy fats in the top layer of the skin.

These fats are essential to normal skin function. That dry skin can become a more serious issue with regular and extended exposure to hot water, which further strips away the protective lipid layer responsible for keeping moisture in and bacteria and irritants out.

3. Dries the skin

Hot water strips oils from the skin faster than warm water 

Hot water strips oils from the skin faster than warm water.

Hot water strips oils from the skin faster than warm water. The layer of the skin responsible for keeping the moisture inside your skin is damaged. Long, hot showers can combat the skin’s natural functions as a protective barrier and deplete natural oils from the surface while also stripping hair of its own protective oils and weaken your complexion altogether.

The heat from hot water combined with soap will soften your skin and slowly strip away its natural, oily protective barriers. Some of this can good like removing dirt, sweat, or body odor. However, we want to keep in the skin’s natural moisture where possible and prevent dry or irritated, itchy skin.

By Oluwaferanmi Adeola 

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 GOAT ACCUSED OF ROBBERY 

Nigeria police force arrest a goat on suspicion of attempted robbery. 

Vigilantes seize the black goat, Adding that it was an armed robber who had used black magic to transform himself into an animal to escape after trying steal a mazda 323 black color. 

A spokesman of the Nigeria police force in the eastern state of kwara said the goat is in our custody as he speaks.

Vigilantes saw two hoodlums attempting to rob a car while on the process, one escape and the other turned to goat. 

By Oluwatimileyin Adetunji 

English League Teams in Trouble In Europa Fixtures

 Insight sport update:

Europa League: La Liga leaders Real Sociedad take on Manchester United 

Manchester United have been drawn against La Liga leaders Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League knockout stages.

The Manchester club won the competition in 2017 under the management of Jose Mourinho - whose current side Tottenham faces a tricky tie against Wolfsburg, who currently sit fourth in the Bundesliga.

Elsewhere, standout ties include struggling Arsenal against Portuguese club Benfica, Lille against Ajax, and Olympiacos versus PSV.

The first leg will be played on 18 February, with the final touted for 26 May at the Gdańsk City Stadium in Poland.

Check the full Draw above

Tough Fixtures of the UEFA Competitions

 Insight sport update: 

Champions League runners up Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona in the first round of the Champions League knockout stages next year, in a mouthwatering tie that will see former Barcelona star Neymar take on his old club.

Current holders Bayern Munich will play Italian side Lazio, while Real Madrid - the most successful Champions League club in history - will face Atalanta.

Bayern beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the final of the 2019-20 competition, dashing Parisian dreams of a first Champions League title.

The knockout games begin with the first leg of the last round of 16 in February, and the second leg in March.

Teams are seeded if they won their group stage, and the seeded teams will play at home in the second legs of their knock out matches.

There are two legs in the quarter and semi finals, before the final which will be held in May.

The final will be hosted at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey

The full Draw above.

       By: Eseola Peter

Northerners vow to take protest to Buhari’s Daura

                              

      The Coalition of Northern Group says its state chapters will trek to Daura, the country home of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd), in protest against the abduction of at least 333 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State.

Bandits had stormed the school on Friday night and abducted the students after a gun duel with the police. The President had arrived in the state on Friday, hours before the abduction took place.

Under the banner of the #Bringbackourboys campaign, the CNG spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, said on Monday that his members would storm the President’s residence today and remain there till the 333 missing students were rescued.

He said, “Our state chapters are also embarking on a long trek to Daura in Katsina State to demand immediate action from Buhari who is currently in Daura.

“The Kano CNG will take off from Dambatta in solidarity with the Katsina chapter to link up with the Jigawa contingent at Kazaure from where they will join the Kano team at Mashi and proceed on the great trek to Daura for the long wait in front of Buhari’s country home.”

The spokesperson also said the group was pained by the renewed onslaught by bandits on northerners.

“The daring kidnap of hundreds of school children in Katsina only goes to confirm the series of warnings raised by the CNG that thousands of our fellow citizens in the north have virtually been abandoned to armed criminals and a vicious insurgency,” he stated.

Since the attack, all secondary schools in the state have been shut. Residents of Kankara also protested the abduction of the students on Sunday, asking the authorities to ensure their speedy release.

By Hamzat Haleemat olamide