Ramadan: Pray For Nigeria Over COVID-19 – Goodluck Jonathan Begs Muslims

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Muslims to use the Ramadan period to pray for Nigeria as the country tackles the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Jonathan, in his message to mark the beginning of Ramadan, also urged Muslims to pray for the peace, health, and prosperity of Nigeria. The former President, in a tweet on his official Twitter page on Friday, wrote: “As the Muslim Ummah begins the holy month of Ramadan, I urge all our brothers and sisters to pray for the peace, health, and prosperity of our nation. “It is my hope you all will achieve the purification of the soul in this holy month. “May Allah accept your supplications and cause us to overcome all our challenges, especially #COVID-19, #RamadanMubarak.” Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria is 981, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

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Husband Allegedly Kills Wife For Denying Him Sex Days After Their Wedding

As reported by Dailypost.ng, the Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 30-year-old Alasan Audu for allegedly killing his wife days after their marriage. Spokesman of the command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST in Dutse on Thursday. He said the incident happened on the 21/4/2020 at about 08:00hrs at Kankarelu village in Ringim Local Government Area. He explained that one Hansa’u Audu, 17-year-old, a wife to one Alasan Audu, 30, of the same address was found dead in her matrimonial room twenty days after their wedding. Jinjiri said the Police removed the corpse and took it to the hospital where it was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. He said investigation revealed that the suspect was not the one the deceased prepared to get married. Jinjiri said after interrogation, the suspect confessed committing the crime. “At about 04:00hrs, I went to her (the deceased) as a husband, but she turned my request down. “I then used force on her to satisfy my sexual desire.” Police spokesman said the case was still under investigation and will be taken to court for prosecution.

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MTN FreeBasics: How To Enjoy Free Browsing On MTN Network

Good morning everyone out there, its a great weekend with good news for all the MTN users.

Sequel to the article i published on this blog about Airtel Freebasics Browsing - Other Networks Could Do Better.

Firstly, Etisalat (9mobile) stood up to the challenge to join the FreeBasics platform. Feel free to read more on Etisalat FreeBasic: How To Enjoy Free Browsing On Etisalat

Now, MTN Nigeria has taken the bold step by joining the freebasics platform after a long-awaited period. You can now start browsing Facebook and other websites free of charge with your MTN SIM without subscribing for data or buying airtime.

With this, MTN became the third mobile network provider in Nigeria to support the freebasics initiative by Facebook/ Internet.org.

This service allows internet users from some select countries
(Nigeria inclusive) to access popular web-based services for free.

In Nigeria, users can access Facebook, FB messenger, Supersports, Wikipedia, Nairaland Forum, Jobberman and lot of other websites for free on FreeBasics.

To start browsing, visit FreeBasics Homepage Here and you are good to go.

It's now left for Glo Network to follow the trend.

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OPINION: Shocking Reasons Why Nigerians Die Early

The life expectancy of Nigerians is said to be below 50 years


Countries like Japan, Britain, China, have life expectancy of over 70 years. The factors responsible for sending many Nigerians to early grave are mostly anthropogenic in nature.

When a typical Nigerian is told the age at which an average Nigeria may die is one or two years less than 50 years, he may look at the person who make such a statement with so much disdain. He believes such a talk is not meant for him. However, the real truth is that some Nigerians sometime go beyond their limit in their day-to-day activities. Many Nigerians over use their body, and place unnecessary burden over their head in order to survive the Nigerian daily hustle.

Some of the briefly stated reasons below are responsible for cutting short the life of many Nigerians.


1. Pollution
Everywhere is polluted in Nigeria, especially fumes coming from generators in the neighbourhoods which has carbon monoxide (CO). The noise, air, water are other forms of pollution.

2. Malnutrition
Poor feeding due to excuse of trying to save money for the rainy days. The economic situation of the country is telling on many people also.

3. Self- medication
There is a wrong notion that the doctor is not needed. Or sometimes, prayers taking over the functions of drugs due to extremism in faith

4. Stress
Society-created stress or self-created stress. No time for vacation. No time to relax with family or friends or to socialise. The hustling and bustling in a state like Lagos, is sometimes abnormal. People leave for work very early and close very late.

5. Little of rest, sleep, exercise and medical check-up
A person that works late into the night and sleep less than four hours everyday should know he is joking with his health and his life. Medically speaking, the average hour a person should sleep in a day is a minimum of six hours. How many Nigerians observe this, not to talk of going for at least an annual medical check-up

Source: Naijaloaded

Which Of These Reasons Is Really Really True?? Drop Your Comments below

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How To Apply For KwaraPoly 2018/2019 Post UTME/Admission Screening Exercise

2018/2019 PRE-ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE

The Authority of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, invites all candidates who have applied for admission into the Institution for National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes both Full Time and Part Time in the 2018/2019 academic session to visit the website www.kwarastatepolytechnic.edu.ng for information on Pre-Admission Screening.

Eligibility:

* National Diploma (Full-Time): Candidates must have chosen Kwara State Polytechnic as their first or second choice and scored a minimum of 150 in the 2018 UTME.

However, for the following programmes, the candidates must have scored the marks indicated against them as follows. Any candidate with Lower Scores should not apply.

1. Accountancy - 160

2. Civil Engineering Technology - 160

3. Computer Science - 160

4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology - 160

5. Mechanical Engineering Technology - 160

6. Business Administration - 170

7. Public Administration - 170

8. Science Laboratory Technology - 170

9. Mass Communication - 180 National Diploma

* Must read: Top 10 Polytechnics In Nigeria

* (Part-Time): Candidates must have purchased Kwara State Polytechnic National Diploma Part-Time Admission Forms as earlier advertised in The Punch Newspaper of 3rd May, 2018 and the Herald Newspaper of 4th May, 2018.

* Higher National Diploma(Full-Time/Part-Time): Candidates must have purchased Kwara State Polytechnic Admission Forms as earlier advertised in The Punch Newspaper of 3rd May, 2018 and the Herald Newspaper of 4th May, 2018 and passed with a minimum of Lower Credit grade (with Post ND one year Industrial Attachment) or Pass grade (with Post ND two years Industrial Attachment). HND candidates must have regularized their ND programme with JAMB.

* Payment: Applicants are to pay the screening fee of N2,000.00 only, through Interswitch Web pay platform using ATM Cards (Master Card, Verve Card and other Interswitch enabled Cards).

Note:

1. Visits https://kwarapolyportal.org/appo.php to commence the registration procedures. The Portal opens on Monday, 13th August, 2018 at 12.01 am and closes on Sunday 26th August, 2018, at 11.59 pm. No further payment or registration will be allowed after the closure.

2. The screening exercise starts on Monday, 3rd September, 2018, for all candidates and ends on Monday, 10th September, 2018.

3. The screening exercise will be by Computer Based Test (CBT).

4. Candidates should ensure that the data supplied are correct because these will be used for official purposes throughout the period of their study in the Polytechnic.

5. All Candidates seeking for admission into the Kwara State Polytechnic must undergo the screening exercise.

6. Only candidates who properly register for the screening exercise and are successful will be considered for admission.

7. Candidates are advised to meticulously provide their details on the portal as any candidate that supplies wrong information will be automatically disqualified and his/her admission could be withdrawn at any stage. Candidates awaiting Result should not apply.

Signed M. O. Salami

Registrar

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How To Check WAEC 2018 May/June Result

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday released the results of this year’s May/June WASSCE.

No fewer than 1.5 million candidates across Nigeria sat for the exam which held between March and early May.

Candidates can check their results on the Council’s results website: Waec Direct Website

How To Check WAEC 2018 May/June Result

1. Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number. (This is your 7-Digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number eg. 4123456789)

2. Enter the 4 digits of your Examination Year eg. 2018.

3. Select the Type of Examination.

4. Enter the Card Serial Number found on the reverse side of your Scratch card.

5. Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your Scratch card.

Click Submit and wait for the results window to come up.

Good luck to everyone, feel free to sharee your experience during the checking process in the comment box.

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Top Foods For An Healthy Heart

We already know the importance of the human heart and how many biological and metabolic activities in the body will crumble when the heart is not functioning properly, cardiac arrest can result when the heart skips one or more beats and death can occur when the heart stops functioning at all.

Prevention and management of heart diseases include regular intake of healthy foods; in fact healthy eating should become a way of life if one hopes to prevent heart disease or recover from heart disease. Poor eating leading to malnutrition can cause heart disease but eating healthy foods can prevent and reverse it. Remember that heart disease is the number killer disease on the planet. Eating this foods in their natural forms, as they come from the ground will help heart disease patients recover fast and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for those who don’t have. Avoid processed and over-processed versions of these foods, eat them whole.

Top Foods For An Healthy Heart

1. Fish: Eat fishes that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, examples are salmons, sardines, tuna, mackerels, herring, trout, etc. The fatty acids in this fish can lower the risk of arrhythmia (irregular heart beat), reduce the buildup of plaques in the arteries (atherosclerosis), reduce blood pressure, blood clot and decrease the levels of triacylglycerides while increasing the levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol at the same time. Try to eat fatty fish twice a week.
2. Pure olive oil: This powerful oil reduces the risks of heart attacks, strokes and death by 30%. It is a very good source of monounsaturated fats which reduce high cholesterol and high sugar levels in the blood.
3. Green tea: Taking four cups of green tea daily helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%. It contains an antioxidant Catechins which is responsible for this.
4. Coffee: Moderate intake of coffee reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by 30% but it is not advised to overtake it.
5. Nuts: Walnuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts and Almonds are healthy nuts that help the heart to function well. They contain fibers, Vitamin E which lowers bad cholesterol, they are high in omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts especially) and cut the risk of heart diseases. Don’t take salted nuts. Almonds reduce LDL and fatal arrhythmias and increase HDL.
6. 70% dark chocolates: This is very good for the heart; it reduces the risks of nonfatal heart attacks and stroke, they also contain polyphenols which are flavonoids that helps to normalize blood pressure, prevent inflammation and blood clotting and make the blood vessels flexible.
7. Berries: These are packed with powerful phytonutrients, soluble fiber, vitamins and minerals that boost healthy functioning of the heart, protect it from diseases and reduce the risk of heart attack. Take lots of blueberries, strawberries, cranberries and raspberries, they are very rich in Anthocyanins, a flavonoid that dilate blood vessels and decrease blood pressure.
8. Potatoes: As long as they are not deep fried, they are very good for the heart. They contain good amount of potassium that helps to lower blood pressure, they are high in fibers that cuts the risk of heart disease.
9. Tomatoes: They contain high quantity of lycopene, vitamin C and beta-carotene which are all good for the heart. Even the sun dried ones are beneficial to the heart. Lycopene gets rid of bad cholesterol; they dilate the blood vessels and lower the risk of heart attack. They are high in potassium.
10. Oatmeal: This is a powerhouse of heart friendly nutrients. It is high in soluble fiber which can lower cholesterol and eliminate it from the body and bloodstream; in the digestive tract it acts like a sponge and soaks up the cholesterol. Go for old fashioned and quick cooking oats; avoid instant oatmeal that contains sugar.
11. Fruits: Fruits like oranges, pawpaw are rich in fiber, beta-carotene, magnesium, potassium. Citrus fruits like grapes and oranges have good amount of flavonoids that that can cut the risk of ischemic strokes by 19% (Ischemic stroke is caused by blood clot). Fruits especially citrus fruits are very high in vitamin C and it lowers the risk of heart disease, cholesterol and heart failure. Take fruits in their pure form, avoid processed fruit juices with sugar; you can make yours at home. Avocado like olive oil has mono unsaturated fats that lower the risk of heart disease; it reduces cholesterol and is also rich in potassium. Pomegranates contain numerous antioxidants that prevent hardening of the arteries and increase the circulation of blood in the body, apples do the same too, apples contain pectin which blocks absorption of LDL cholesterol and eliminates it from the body. Eat lots of fruits every day.
12. Garlic: Garlic reduces blood pressure and stops the formation of plaque in the blood vessels which is the major cause of coronary heart disease. It also breaks down an enzyme Angiotensin which helps to constrict blood vessels.
13. Dark beans: Dark beans like kidney beans and black beans are high in vitamins, minerals and fibers which are good for the heart.
14. Vegetables: Dark green leafy vegetables are wonderful for the heart, regular intake of spinach strengthens the heart and they are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibers and carotenoids. They give extra boost to the heart and they free the body from harmful compounds. Kale, spinach and broccoli are very good for the heart. You can make smoothies with them and add them to your meals. Kales prevent atherosclerosis, they contain a unique compound Glucoraphanin; this compound creates a coating in your arteries and this prevents plaque from sticking themselves to the walls of the arteries.
15. Red wine: Red wine increases the levels of good cholesterol HDL (high density lipoprotein), stops unwanted blood clotting and cut the risk for heart disease. Red wine contains a polyphenol called Resveratrol that is beneficial to the heart; this compound can also be found in grapes and peanut butter. Do not consume excessive alcohol as it leads to heart disease and cancer. It contains other polyphenols that keeps the blood vessels flexible.
16. Organic low fat yoghurt: This yogurt is rich in calcium and potassium; it controls high blood pressure. It is also a good source of probiotics which can help fight infection and protect the heart.
17. Soya: Soya and soya products like soya milk are very good for the heart, they are good sources of protein and they contain polyunsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals, fibers. They reduce blood pressure and reduce the levels of bad cholesterol LDL (Low density lipoprotein). Soy milk contains isoflavones which is powerful in reducing cholesterol.
18. Legumes: Legumes like beans, lentils and peas lower the risk of heart disease reduce blood sugar and they are excellent source of protein. Lentils reduce blood pressure and they are very high in potassium, magnesium and folate.

Source: Healthable.org

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MTN Xtracash: How To Borrow Real Money From MTN

How to Borrow Money From MTN and Pay Later Using MTN XtraCash

MTN Nigeria has added another value added service to their existing platform. You can now borrow money from MTN using MTN XtraCash service; I mean real Money just the way you borrow airtime and pay later.

MTN XtraCash is a new service that allows eligible customers to access short-term Micro Credit loans via a USSD platform from their mobile phones.

How to Apply for MTN XtraCash Service?

Eligible customers can request for XtraCash by dialing the USSD code *606# and select XtraCash on the menu. You will then be taken to the next stage where you will choose the option to apply for the load and thereafter know the tune of amount that you are allowed to borrow. Once your application is successful, your MTN Yello account would be credited in due time.

How Much Can I Borrow From MTN?

You can borrow N5,000 or N10,000 based on eligibility but this is applicable to only MTN customers.

How Do I Receive The Cash?

The Xtracash Loan amount would be credited into customers’ Diamond Yello Account. The MTN Xtracash loan maturity period is 30 days at an interest rate of 15%.

What if I Don’t Have Diamond Yello Account?

Well, the only eligibility is to have MTN Diamond Yello Account which you can easily open by dialing *710#.
Now you can borrow data from MTN using xtrabyte, borrow airtime using xtratime and now borrow money using the xtracash platform.

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Francky Banton - L'argent est doux (Morning is good): Video Teaser

Francky Banton, a sensational fast-rising act has dropped the official teaser (video) for his new track titled

L'argent est doux (Morning is good)

He is an artiste with a brighter future and he's already rising to stardom.

Support good music by watching the new video on Youtube or Click Here For Direct Download

Feel free to download, share and enjoy good music

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Featured: 5 Best Colours For Aso Ebi Styles

5 Best Colours For Aso Ebi Styles

A Nigerian wedding today cannot be imagined without a variety of stunning Aso Ebi styles. Aso Ebi is worn by brides, bridesmaids, and female wedding guests of all ages. Every woman has her own taste in Aso Ebi, but there are also some universal rules for choosing your ideal look. Find out which 5 colours work best in Aso Ebi and shop gorgeous, high quality Aso Ebi styles in Nigeria.

1. Teal green

Teal green is a fantastic choice of an Aso Ebi colour for a summer wedding. It’s a shade that instantly reminds everyone about the cool summer days, ocean water, and endless fun. At the same time teal looks solemn enough for even the most important occasion like your own wedding. If you’re looking for an unusual shade to rock in your Aso Ebi look, you should definitely consider teal green.

2. Silver

There is no better way to make sure everyone’s attention is drawn to you all night than to wear a silver Aso Ebi. Silver fabric looks expensive and festive, which is a great combination for a fabulous wedding look.

Plus, silver is pretty easy to pair with other shades, which means that your choices of accessories are nearly unlimited. You can even go all in and pick a total-silver Aso Ebi look.

3. Burgundy

Burgundy is a favourite colour for millions of Nigerian fashionistas for a reason: it’s one of the few shades that is simply perfect for special occasion styles, even though you rarely see it in everyday fashion.
Burgundy is considered to be a royal shade and it pairs really well with gold - you can often see bridesmaid parties dressed head to toe in burgundy and gold. Many believe burgundy to be a mature colour, but the truth is that is works for any age!

4. Peach

Peach is, perhaps, one of the most versatile colours when it comes to Aso Ebi. Peach looks youthful and fresh on its own, but it can also be successfully paired with dozens of other shades. The most popular colors to combine with peach are teal, mint green, gold, white, and even purple. Thanks to that versatility you can create different Aso Ebi looks for the bridesmaids while also easily keeping to the theme of the wedding.

5. Sapphire blue

Another regal choice of colour for an Aso Ebi look is sapphire blue. This colour is beloved by the rich and famous of the world thanks to being flattering and simply a pleasure to look at.

Sapphire blue pairs truly well with gold and silver, especially if you’re combining silver or gold shoes and purse with a blue Aso Ebi outfit.

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