Must Read-How Eva Alordiah got rid of her severe Acne(Before & After Photos)

Wow! Who would believe flawless faced Eva once battled with such terrible acne...She shared her pictures and this article on how she battled acne..

Isn’t it sweet that after so many months, that’d would be 6 years of battling severe Acne, i am suddenly getting great compliments on my skin? Who would have thought! Now i get the “Oh you are so fine”   “Chai, God took his time to make you sha”   “You are the girl i have been searching for” – Na so. Thank you gbogboyin! LOL.
It would be really a waste of an experience for me to have gone through battling Acne and bad skin, finally getting through it and not be able to share it with you – Whoever you are, dealing with your acne issues one new product off the shelf at a time. I just want you to know, i have been there, done that, Look at me now! I may be clueless as to how severe your Acne is or isn’t, but as you can see from my progress photos, i battled with really severe acne.

Goodness me, i literally could not step out of my house! I was home bound for weeks on end, forming “I’m an introvert, i don’t go out much”, when deep down inside i was in so much pain and stress, which obviously helped a few more zits pop out of every free corner of my face. No matter how hard i tried, i just couldn’t get it off my face.
acne before after
Sorry for the not-so-clear before photos. We never get money buy iphone that year. hehehe

Bottle after bottle of toners and astringents, pills, dark bitter concoctions, soaps, creams of varying names and packet design, not to mention an ailing bank account that was deteriorating rapidly from my weekly experimental expenditures on the next big thing promising to clear my face. I bought every soap, every cream, every toner, the big brands, the small brands, the DIY Home made recipes, Chemical peels, the ‘bury your head in a bowl of hot water, wrap a towel around your head and cook your face’ therapy, ‘First urine of the day as a toner’ therapy, Facials and Facials and even more facials, all to no avail. It even seemed at some point that my face would get better and then all of a sudden get even worse again.
Plus It almost seems like every one you know suddenly becomes a skincare specialist when you have acne.
You get the

“Ha, oma se ooooh! Who do you this kine strong tin na?”
“Why don’t you try this and that product”
“You should drink your urine, it would cleanse the toxins from your system”
“Use the first instance of your next period as a toner, it has nutrients that will clear it.”

I kid you not, i got all of these and more.  If you haven’t gotten these kinds of attention before, then E be like your face never jam better pimples.  LOL. And in all this time of worrying about myself and locking myself indoors, what did i do about my Acne? That question should be more like “What didn’t i do?”
Ok now lets get real. The bigger question now would probably be “How did i do it? How did i get my skin so clear of Acne?” Truth is you might even be asking these questions now, without asking How long it took. That’s what happens with Acne, or any skin issue for that matter. We want it off now now. Unfortunately, the bad news is, It is not going to just up and leave your face like a visitor who came for lunch. As a matter of fact the more you worry about it, and disturb your face on and on about it, the more it lingers. So the first tip i am going to give you,’

1. Worry Less
As much as you are going to care for your skin with hopes of getting better, you also need not worry about it so much. I didn’t notice any huge improvement on my face until i began to let it be.

2. Ditch the Astringents and Alcohol. Use an organic toner
This worked for me amazingly. As soon as i stopped the constant swirling of an alcohol infused cotton ball around my Acne eroded skin, i noticed a dramatic improvement with my skin. I haven’t bought or used Acne clearing astringents in the past 3 years and i am the happier for it. Pure rose water should do you just fine.
What i use: A mix of Vitamin C serum in my Rose water. Vitamin C serum helps renew dead surface cells and fades dark spots left by Acne.
Our skin has the unique ability to renew itself over time, replacing dead skin cells of the surface/epidermis. This is totally dependent on the activity of the epidermal stem cells. And you have the power to increase the efficiency of this process or cause a major decline, depending on what you apply topically and what you feed your body. Which brings me to food!

3. Change your diet. Or improve it.
foods for acne photo Instead of investing your hard earned money on drugs and skin care products over and over, how about adding fruits and vegetables to your diet.  The good news is that the foods that happen to be good for your skin are also good for your overall health. What i noticed was a huge change in the feel of my skin one particular week when i decided to increase my intake of Oranges and Citrus fruits. My skin felt smoother and seemed to glow, which was weird for me as i always had to wear foundation to get that before.
Vitamin E is also very vital for the overall health of your skin and since the human body cannot produce Vitamin E naturally it should essentially be consumed from external sources.
What you need: A diet rich in Antioxidants, this means More Vitamins, A, C and E and Omega -3:  oranges, grapefruit, papayas,carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, strawberries, kiwis, red and green peppers, tomatoes, vegetables, broccoli, mangoes, oranges, Brussels sprouts, Nuts, fish oil.

4. Water
Water should become your best friend if it isn’t already. 8 glasses of water a day. I beg you to try this strictly for 1 week and see what difference you experience on your skin. It would help to flush toxins out and even do your kidneys and liver a favor. And when those babies are working smoothly, guess what happens on the surface? Your skin would literally smile! That’s when you notice a glow that you didn’t think was there before.
 What i do: 1 glass + 2 limes or 1 lemon first thing in the morning and last thing before i go to bed. In between 6 other glasses of water.

5. Enough with the Scrubbing!!
Scrub your face morning, scrub again at night, wake up tomorrow and do it all over again like say i nor get work. Seriously, Stop. You are doing more harm than good by scrubbing and scrubbing ever so often. Your face needs time to heal, it needs time to renew itself. The more you scrub the more your pores stay open, increasing your risk of sunburns and more zits developing into spots held tightly together creating little communities and townships on your skin. I recommend a light touch exfoliation once a week and see how you can improve from there to twice a week.
 What i do: I use Honey + Sugar or Sheabutter + Sugar for exfoliating my skin

6. Cleansing
You should always cleanse or wash your facial skin with a soft touch. All that gra-gra washing doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to rinse off and have the acne falling to the floor. You are doing more harm than good to your skin.
What i use: The good ol’ African black soap never seems to tire me. Whether you get your soap from Lagos or Ghana, if it is traditionally made, it becomes my best friend. I do a mix of Black soap, Honey and Lemon till it becomes a sort of washing liquid. No water. Your honey and Lemons would be just enough to liquefy

7. Sunscreen
Acne makes your skin even more susceptible to sun burns which it why it seems the spots get darker and darker no matter how hard you try. You should be wearing sun screen on a daily basis to prevent more damage. Choose a sunscreen with SPF 30 and higher.

8. Less Makeup
This is a no brainer really. You want to minimize your use of makeup as much as you can till your skin is in a better condition. Makeup clogs your pores and make it even difficult for your skin to breathe, let alone smile. Plus we both know you would be needing a hell lot of product to cover those zits up. So please bare for a while, do without it when you can. Your skin smiling days are only weeks ahead trust me. And if you do wear makeup, ensure to take it all off before going to bed.

9. It gets better with time!
This is so true, well depending on how early you stop worrying so much about your skin. I used to have 4 big zits appear on my forehead and chin as soon as the monthly came knocking. Infact i stopped checking my calendar and started telling it was time just by the acne popping out. Now, i don’t even get them anymore. Not one pimple! My Mom says my body grew out of it, and my hormones balanced out with age and i would like to believe that.
However depending on genetics and other hormonal factors this would likely vary from person to person.

10. Believe
As queer as this sounds, it is probably the best tip i would be giving you. Just believing that your skin would clear up in no time is enough to calm your nerves, have the good vibes flowing, have your heart pumping nicely and reducing stress, and in all reflecting improvement on the surface. So be calm, sincerely believe that your skin is going to get better and begin to imagine all the beautiful pictures you’d soon be showing off of your Acne-less skin.

There you have it guys! I do hope this has helped you in some way. My skin isn’t perfect yet, a couple of fading spots here and there but i can sha waka without Makeup now and not worry about people looking at me funny.  LOL. 

Photos: 6-Year-Old Boy With TAIL Growing From His Back Worshipped As A Hindu god

Six-year-old Amar Singh is worshiped as a god-like figure in Nijmapur, a small village in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India, after growing a 12-inch long tail.

                                                       Amar Singh with his 12-inch tail

Amar who is the youngest of five siblings has a patch of thick hair starting in the small of his back which has grown to more than 12 inches in length to resemble a 'tail' and the villagers have hailed it as a sign that he is connected to the Hindu god Hanuman, a monkey-like deity.
His family also believes he looks like a cow, an animal considered holy in Hindu culture and affirmed by Amar’s interest in cows.
 
                                                           Amar Singh with cows

According to his family, he was born with the anomalous patch of hair, which was about one inch in length, and it continued to grow over the years.
                                      Amar Singh with his father & sisters

His father, Ajmer Singh said, "Amar is a very loving child and everybody sees him as a symbol of god."
He further explains that although the hairs on Amar’s back could easily be cut and shaved off, the family are hesitant as they consider them to be a 'gift from god'.
                                                       Amar Singh's tail

Contrary to what Amar's family believes, the 'tail' is a result of the birth defect spina bifida, which can result in lower-back growths or, as in Amar’s case, a tuft of hair, which can grow into a tail if left uncut. It occurs when the spinal column does not close all of the way down and it is one of the most common permanently disabling birth defects. Spina bifida affects about one child in every 2,500.
Exactly why this happens is not known, but the most significant risk factor that has been identified is a lack of folic acid before pregnancy and in the very early weeks of pregnancy.

Swarm Of Bees kill 83-Year-Old Woman In Imo

An 83-year- old woman, Nwanyiaro Orji, was reportedly stung to death by a swarm of bees, on Monday, in Nchoko Amiri community, Oru East Local Council Area of Imo State.

A source, who didn't want his name published said that the aged woman went to the back of her family house to use the toilet, when neighbours heard an unusual noise.
According to a witness, who gave his name as Joe, neighbours  initially thought the noise came from a bunch of ripe bread fruit tree at the backyard, not knowing it was the beehive on top of the bread fruit tree that had fall down.

"The angry bees, which home had been dislodged, started stinging everybody within the vicinity, including the aged woman’s step-son, who was in the kitchen at the time" Joe said.
He said while the bees were stinging the woman, her step-son made a spirited attempt to pull her away from the scene, but to no avail.

"This did not work as the aged woman was not agile enough to scamper into safety with her step-son. The boy hurriedly left the scene" Joe said.
Meanwhile some youths later mobilised themselves, bought some cans of insecticide, wrapped themselves properly and went after the bees.

"After winning the battle against the bees, the young men rescued the old woman and quickly rushed her to a nearby private hospital, where the medical team did everything possible to save her life. The woman died the next day" Joe said.
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Famous Actress Yvonne Okoro Is Broken Hearted?

Half-Nigerian and half-Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Okoro, is probably broken hearted at the moment, as she shared her feeling at social network.

On her Instagram timeline, sexy Yvonne Okoro said:

"At this age, I don’t see the point of dating someone and knowing deep down that it’s not going to go far. "I would rather be lonely and miserable than be in a relationship and be happy for a short while; then walk away because I realized this is not the kind of man I want to be with."

According to her close friend, Nollywood actress had her fair share of heartbreaks and has decided to be on her own instead of trying out another affair and end up crying.
A close friend of Yvonne added that she has tried some relationships that she thought would be altar bound, only to find out that the men are not worth it as they always end up hurting her and hence she has decided to be lonely and miserable rather than be in a relationship.
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Nyanya Blast: Edwin Clark Urges Every Nigerian To Financially Assist Military

Delivering his speech at the ongoing National Conference currently being held in Abuja, Chief Edwin Clark has urged every Nigerian, including delegates, to contribute more to end the scourge of insecurity in the country.


According to the elder statesman, security challenges Nigeria is facing are a national issue, not only a North or South issue.
He believes that country's military are doing their job, but additionally support from the country people is required, as "soldiers alone cannot fight this war".
Edwin Clark was quoted saying:
"Everyday we sit down here deliberating. What are we debating about? Will Nigeria be eradicated before we know it is here with us?.. This conference must send a message to the authorities that something must be strongly done about it. Instead of me going to eat at 2 pm, monetise it and send it to those who are dying fighting this scourge. The time has come for all of us to do something."
It would be recalled that a dire explosion rocked Nyanya bus station, located on the outskirts of Abuja, Monday morning. As a result of the bombing 71 people died and 124 were injured (confirmed by police). However, the number of casualties is likely to rise.
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How To Prepare Isi-Ewu (Goat Head)

Isi-Ewu is a delicacy comprising mostly of Goat Head, associated with the people from the eastern parts of Nigeria. It is quite a delicious meal and is prepared mostly during festivities or found in restaurants.

Ingredients for Isi Ewu

• 1 Goat Head
• 15 cl (150ml) Red Palm Oil
• 2 teaspoons ground Ehu seeds (Calabash Nutmeg)
• 1 tablespoon powdered edible potash (Akanwu/Kaun/Keun)
• 2 big beef flavoured stock cubes
• 2 medium onions
• About 10 Utazi leaves (Gongronema latifolium)
• 2 habanero peppers (or to your taste)
• Salt (to taste)

To garnish the Isi Ewu

• 1 onion
• About 10 Utazi leaves (Gongronema latifolium)

Before you make the Isi Ewu

1. Cut the goat head into pieces making sure that the essential parts: ears, tongue etc are whole cuts that is, they are not cut into pieces.
2. Remove the brain and put in an aluminium foil bag then fold the bag to close just like with Nigerian Moi Moi.
3. Wash the meat very well with foam and iron sponges where necessary, using a knife to scrape off the tough top skin especially on the tongue. There will also be traces of sooth from burning the fur off the goat, ensure that these are all cleaned.
4. Put the powdered potash into a bowl. Add a small quantity of water (about 4 table spoons) and stir well. Pass it through a fine sieve and set the liquid aside.
5. Cut the 2 onions into 4 big chunks.
6. Crack and remove the outer shell of the ehu then grind with a dry mill eg coffee grinder.
7. Pound the pepper with a mortar and set aside.

Directions for making Isi Ewu

1. Cook the goat head with the chunks of onion, the stock cubes and as little water as possible. Top up the water as necessary but make sure there is as little water as possible in the pot. This is because we do not want any stock in the pot when the meat is done. Remember to cook the brain too.
2. While the meat is cooking, slice the onion for garnishing into thin rings.
3. Cut half of the utazi into thin slices. Cut the other half into tiny pieces. The first will be used for garnishing while the latter will be added into the palm oil paste.
4. When the meat is done, remove the chunks of onion, take out the brain and mash it up till smooth.
5. Add salt, stir and cook till all the water has dried.
6. Set the meat aside to cool down.
7. Now, pour the palm oil into a clean dry pot.
8. Pour in the potash mixture (sieved) into the oil.
9. Stir with a wooden spatula as you pour the potash. You'll notice the palm oil begin to curdle and turn yellow. Keep stiring till all the oil has turned yellow. Use as little potash as possible because too much of it can upset your stomach.
10. Add the pepper, mashed brain, ehu seeds and the utazi that has been cut to tiny pieces. Stir very well till they are all incorporated.
11. Add the goat head to the palm oil paste and stir very well with a wooden spatula.
12. Put it back on the stove/cooker and heat till the Isi Ewu is piping hot.
13. Serve the Isi Ewu in a wooden mortar as shown in the image above.
14. Garnish with the thin slices of utazi and onion rings for the full effects.

Best served with chilled drinks: palm wine, beer or stout and soft drinks.
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Our Future Is Now Gone - Father Who Lost Son In Abuja Bomb Blast

 

Hundreds of families are in pain over loss or serious injuries of their relatives in Monday’s terrorist attack in Nyanya Motor Park, FCT. Some of the devastated parents seek closure and share their stories with newsmen. 

One of them a former civil servant (NAN employee), Mr James Udei, could not hide tears when talking to the press. He lost his son, Emmanuel, in the deadly blast.
April 14, 2014, Monday, had started just like any other day for Udei, and his humble family consisting of his wife Angela, son Emmanuel, and daughter Victoria.
But the start of the week did not bring any blessings to them; the inhuman act changed their lives forever.
The family embarked on a journey in search of their first son, who was not at home, minutes after they heard of the bomb blast. Their search had taken them to the Maitama General Hospital. The parents experienced pure shock when they have finally found his mangled body, torn apart by the bomb.
At the hospital, Emma’s mother, a woman in her early 50s, screamed in agony.
“Oh Emma, my first son, my first son, oh Emma, Emma has gone, Emma is finished. Emma don go o. Oh Jesus. I called his number, his number was deceiving me that it is not reachable.”
The father told THISDAY that he had told his son to wait for him so that they could travel together, but the deceased had chosen to go to the park to take a bus alone.
The grieving father, who now works as a driver, said the loss of his son was unbearable:
“A boy of 19 years, whom we used to boast of as our future, is now gone. Oh we are finished,” he said.
It has been learnt that Emmanuel was a painter, who was hardworking and very committed to his job.
Many relatives are still searching for their loved ones in Abuja hospitals amidst tears, despair and hope for the best.
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Ultimate Warrior Autopsy: Heart Attack Killed Wrestler

According to autopsy results revealed today The Ultimate Warrior - the wrestling legend who died last week  - was killed by a massive heart attack.

The coroner who conducted the autopsy reports that the wrestler - real name James Helwig - was suffering from long-term advanced cardiovascular disease.
Those closest to Helwig initially believed that a heart attack was the cause of the Ultimate Warrior's death as he reportedly clutched his chest before collapsing and came from a family with a history of heart disease.
Just 54 years old, Helwig was admitted to the Wrestling Hall of Fame four days before his untimely demise.
The autopsy results also list Helwig's cause of death as "natural," meaning that no drugs, alcohol or foul play were involved. Many have wondered publicly if the demanding toll taken by a lifetime of pro wrestling didn't contribute to Helwig's fatal condition.
After starting as a bodybuilder, Helwig wrestled professionally for 12 years before retiring in 1998. He remained involved in the sport throughout his retirement and made his final public appearance at a WWE the same week of his death.
Fans of the sport consider Helwig to be among the most popular and successful pro wrestlers of all time.
 

R.I.P.

Abuja Bomb Blast : Actress, Genevieve Nnaji And Colleagues Condemn The Attack

Following the bomb blast that occurred in Abuja on Monday, April 14, 2014, that left scores of people killed, Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji and some of her colleagues have expressed their sadness over the merciless killings of innocent souls.

Genevieve, Rita Dominic, Emem Isong, Omoni Oboli were among the actresses that took to different social media to share their concern.

Genevieve on Instagram, put up a picture of a burning candle with the caption, ‘May the souls of our brothers and sisters..who had this mornings gift of life taken from them without mercy, rest with The Lord Almighty. Amen!’.

 

Oboli wrote on her Twitter, ‘…another sad day for the country. May God rest the souls of the departed. My heart goes out to their families and friends.’

 

The tragic incident which occurred at the Nyanya motor park in Abuja, has left a total of 71 recorded being dead and 124 injured, according to Nigerian Tribune.
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