People Who Don't Believe In The Existence Of God

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In this article, I will disclose to you ten successful people around the globe who don't believe in the existence of God.

In life, a lot of people pray for God's blessing, but some people actually made name for themselves without prayers, vigils, speaking in tongues and offering. Today, despite not believing in the existence of God, their achievement in life has made them the cynosure of attention.

These people believe all they've achieved is a result of their hard work and consistency.

Below are 10 famous people around the globe who don't believe in God.

1. Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti is a successful Nigerian musician, who happens to be the last son of the late Fela Kuti. These man does not believe in God and he is not happy with it.

2. Sister Deborah

She is a beautiful Ghanaian musician, and actress. She does not believe in religion. According to what was stated in one of her tweet, she said religion was formed by humans to create them into sheep.

3. Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is an american actress. She does not believe in the existence of God.

4. Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka is arguably the best writer in Africa. He does not believe in the existence of God.

5. Daniel Radcliffe

6. Keira Knightley

7. Leo Igwe

8. Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman is a popular American actor who don't believe in the existence of God. He has played the role of "God" twice. Well, playing that role twice did made him believe in the existence of God.

What do you think about the believe of these successful people?

Meet The Man That Sued God To Court And What Happened After

Just back in 2007, a Nebraska state senator, Ernie Chambers sued God to court. Keep reading to find out why he did and what happened in the court.

Ernie Chambers was born on July 10, 1937 (83 years), his father was a pastor for the Church of God in Christ. He earned his bachelors degree in history in 1959 and finished law school in same University in 1979.

He is the first African American in Nebraska history to run for governor. He's also the only African American to run for the senate. He served from 1971 to 200o and again from 2013 till date.

In 2007 when he sued God, Chamber's lawsuit sought a permanent injunction ordering God to stop certain harmful acts and also the making of terroristic threats.

According to Ernie Chambers, the defendant (God) is guilty of causing floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, terrifying tornadoes, plagues, devastating droughts, wars, birth defects and so on.

In August of 2008, Chambers and God got a date in court, judge Marlon Polk the presiding judge. An empty table was reserved for God and God's attorney. The judge dismissed the lawsuit because God's home address was not listed which made it impossible to summon him, therefore the case could not move forward.

Chambers however, said that since God is omniscient, he doesn't need to be served because he would have known.

Chambers hoped to make a political point with his lawsuit, that a court should be required to hear a case, no matter how frivolous it might be. "Anyone can sue who they choose, even God".

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Full meaning of WIFI, DNA, RSVP, CCTV, POS, DATE, NEWSPAPER and other acronyms we use every day

meaning. Well today, we'll be looking at the meaning of some of those common acronyms and abbreviations we we use every day.. Stay tuned.

1) WIFI: This simply means "Wireless fidelity"

It is a technological inbuilt tool used to wirelessly connect two or more gadgets together.

For example; You can connect two phones together with the help of a WiFi. You can also connect your phone to a laptop or an internet provider through a WiFi.

The WiFi can be said to be the improved and upgraded version of the Bluetooth.

2) CCTV: This means "Closed Circuit Television".

The CCTV can be described as a video surveillance system that monitors and transmits visual signals to a limited set of screens or monitor devices.

3) POS : Most of us use this machine on a daily basis without an idea of what it means. Well, POS Machine means "Point of sale".

This is usually a small machine that helps in executing debits and credits through the use of an ATM card. The POS machine usually has a small screen where transactions are monitored.

4) ATM: Automated teller machine

This machine is always accessible through the use of an ATM card. Just like the POS machine, the ATM machine is also used to process monetary transactions (credit and debit)

5) DVD : Digital Versatile Disk

Even with the ever increasing demand for decoders, the DVD can still be found in many homes.

6) BVN: Bank verification number

This number can be used as a means of identification. It is very important that you keep your "Bank Verification Number" safe and secure as it can be used for fraudulent activities if not well safeguarded.

7) OTP: This means "One Time Password"

It is a security measure incase you are subject to theft or any form of fraudulent activities. The number or code sent to you is usually functional for about five minutes or more after which it becomes unable to use.

Pls do give out your OTP number to people you do not trust.

8) DATE: i bet many of us do not know that DATE in regards to time means "Day and time Evolution". Well, now you know.

9) B. C: "Before Christ". This is was the Era before the coming of Jesus Christ.

For example we could say that Moses was born in the year 19BC.

10) A.D: Just like the B. C, the A.D is also used to refer to an era. However, the AD means "Anno Dominni" which means "After death when translated in English.

For example ; The world is currently in the 21st century AD.

11) BCE : This means" Before Common Era". The BCE is originally used as a substitute for the BC

12) CE: This means "Christian era" The CE is used as a substitute for the AD.

13) A. M: This means" Ante Meridiem. The AM is used to describe the early hours of a day.

14) P. M: "Post Meridiem". The P. M is used to describe the late hours of the day.

13) DNA : Deoxyribo-nucleic Acid

14) BYE : Be with you Everytime

15) VIP : Very important person

16) NEWSPAPER : How many of us knows that the word newspaper is an acronym for "North, East, West, South Past and Present News"? I guess we all know now.

17)Sim card: Subscriber Identification Module

18) RAM: Random Access Memory

19) ROM: Read Only Memory

20) PIN: Personal identification number

21) POLICE: The word police can have many meanings, but let's take a look at two of most acceptable meanings of Police.

* POLICE as a governmental institution means " Protection of life and investigating Criminal Establishment"

* POLICE when referred to as individuals means " Public officer for legal investigation and criminal Emergency "

22) SWAT: Special weapons and tactics

23) ECOWAS: Economic community for West African states.

24) ICU: Intensive Care Unit.

This is a section or ward in the hospital where critically I'll patients are placed under aggressive monitoring.

25) NAFDAC: National Agency For Food and Drug administration

26) AIDS: Acquired immuno deficiency Syndrome

27) HIV: Human Immuno Deficiency Virus

28) EMAIL: Electronic mail

29) Gmail: Graphical mail

30) Google : Global Organization of Oriented Group Language of Earth

31) SMS: Short message service

32) 3D: Three dimensional

33) RSVP: Alot of Nigerians interprete this as "Rice Stew Very Plenty" which is obviously wrong given that the word RSVP is actually a French acronym '' Repondez S' il vous plait".

In English it means one should reply to an invitation. So pls try and get your mind off "Rice and stew very plenty" when next you see RSVP.

Opinion: If You Notice These 3 Things in any Keke Napep, Stay Away For Your Own Safety

One of the means of transportation apart from boarding public vehicles is entering or boarding a Keke Napep. Most Keke riders have filled up the transportation business thus making most cities in Nigeria to be filled with Keke Napeps.

Many Nigerians including me, love boarding Keke Napeps because of how comfortable it is and I am certain most of you are familiar with what I am saying. But like every other thing, criminals, evil people have also made their way into the business to perpetrate evil on unsupecting individuals. In this article, we are going to be having a look at the 3 Things You Should watch out for in every Keke Napep to avoid falling prey to evil doers.

1. If the Keke Rider and The Passengers ask you to sit in the middle: this is a dangerous movement. Don't agree simply because they told you to do so because they could also be part of the evil gang planning to either abduct you or use you for any other diabolical purposes. Don't get me wrong though, I am not saying anytime you are asked to sit in the middle that it means you will be harmed, but take it more seriously when both the rider and the so called passengers collectively ask you to sit in the middle of two other passengers.

They do this most times to make it easier for them to abduct or do something evil to you without been disturbed by your resistance.

2. If the Keke Rider Tries to Follow an Unnecessary Shortcut: I put it this way because some shortcuts are necessary. Some are unnecessary in the sense that the main road may not be congested and the rider intentionally tries to follow a shortcut, that's a dangerous move. If you are in such a Keke Napep, immediately the rider tries to divert in a remote shortcut, immediately ask him to alight you if you care about your life.

In some unfortunate cases, the rider takes such people to remote areas and either rapes the person if a lady or abduct the person and ask for ransom from the person's family. Please this is a serious tip you should take seriously to avoid being hurt.

3. If Other passengers start discussing something like a business idea and ask for your input: this is another tricky method, most fraudulent Keke riders employ to scam unsuspecting individuals. Most times they make use of charm while discussing and deliberating in the Keke Napep of which immediately you interfere or give your input as regards their discussion, you get charmed and their wish becomes your command.

Immediately you enter a Keke Napep and the passengers start discussing a business idea and start trying their best to get your own idea, please alight from such a ride immediately if you don't want to scammed. This method has been used to scam alot of individuals off their monies and I decided to share it with my viewers today.

"I Knew Why I Was Evicted" - Here Are Some Things Ka3na Had To Say After Her Eviction.

Ka3na was the first big brother Housemate to be Evicted from the reality show yesterday. She hasn't really been in the best of terms with her fellow housemates, so it was no surprise that most votes to get her out came from her fellow housemates as many despised her.

Ka3na had a lovely message for her fans after she was Evicted from the show. She made a video in which she thanked her fans who she referred to as BOSS NATION.

She thanked them so much for their support and unwavering loyalty towards her while she was still in the house.

She said she was filled with mixed feelings and that she knew why she was Evicted early from the show.

Ka3na told her fans that she was Evicted because she knew she was a strong contender in the show and that it isn't the end for her because she will still rise.

She said she is not completely sad at her Eviction because a part of her is very happy as she is back to her family and daughter who she misses so much.

She ended her video by saying she hopes she will make everyone (most especially her loyal fans) proud now she is outside the house.

How to grow your hair 0.5inches in a day. Natural remedy to get thick long flowing locks all ladies

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Are you surfing the internet looking for ways to make your hair grow faster and longer then this article is for you.

I've been obsessed with my hair since i can remember and i wanted it longer so i made some research and decided to share it with you.

I remember when i used to watching those Indian movies and the girls flip their hair in slow motion that alone was enough drive for me to want my hair longer.

You just need two ingredients from your kitchen

● 1 whole egg

● 2 tbs of Organic extra virgin olive oil

Get a bowl nd break the egg in it

Then u take two tablespoons of your organic extra virgin olive oil and mix with the egg

After mixing, apply on your scalp and hair from the roots to the tip

Massage your scalp for at least 5 minutes

Take a plastic bag and wrap your head with it

Wait for at least 30minutes before you wash it off

Don't forget to condition your hair after washing 😉

Repeat this procedure twice a week and thank me later

You'd be glad you did😊😘😘

Benefits Of Rice Water On The Skin

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How do you make and store rice water at home?

There are two very simple ways to make rice water at home. 

1) In a large vessel, soak a cup of uncooked rice in double the amount of water, and leave for about half an hour. Strain the water into a bottle – this is rice water. 

2) In a cooker, boil rice in twice the amount of cooking water that you normally use for cooking. When it is half cooked, strain out the water into a bottle, and use as rice water. 

Storage: Rice water should be stored in a jar, vessel or bottle with a lid at room temperature in a dry place. It can be consumed immediately, or over 4-5 days. The older the solution, the more concentrated, so you may need to dilute it with water with each passing day. Rice water should be thrown away after 5 days, and fresh batch whipped up.

Tip: It is preferable to use organic rice, clean filtered water, and rinse the rice thoroughly before use to get rid of any topical pollutants and pesticides. White rice is preferred over brown or red rice – since the water from the former has more extensive benefits.

What does it contain, and how often can you use it?

Rice water has a multitude of components with nutritional value for the skin and hair. Around 16 percent of these are proteins, the building blocks essential to cell health. Triglycerides and lipids each make up 10 percent of the rice water composition, while starch (an extract still used in Japanese cosmetics), is present at 9 percent. Carbohydrates, inositol, phytic acid and inorganic substances are other components in rice water. This is what you get when you boil an average handful of white rice in two cups of hot water, and strain out the residue liquid.

Rice water can be used twice a day everyday as a skin toner, once a day in a skin mask or as a facial rinse. It can also be used as a shampoo as often as you shampoo your hair, or as a final rinse. 

How to use on your skin:

Wash your face as you normally do and pat dry your skin with a towel. Use a cotton pad soaked in rice water to completely saturate your skin, as you would do with any skin toner. Let your skin air dry and then apply your moisturiser. Repeat twice a week for best results.

It acts as an astringent on the skin, tightening poresIt nourishes and protects skin due to vitamin E it contains.It helps the production of collagen, preserving skin elasticity. It inositol content helps promote cell growth and regeneration. It acts as an antioxidant to protect against free radicals and aging. It protects the skin from UV-damageIt helps heal acne and cools redness. It helps treat eczema

SKIN BENEFITS OF RICE WATER

Over the years, various studies have been testimony to the fact that rice water, part of Asia’s culinary legacy, is also part of its beauty legacy. And for good reason. There are several benefits to using rice water for the skin. 

1) It soothes skin conditions in sensitive skins, including acne and pimples. In 2002, a study from the Department of Toxicology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium determined that patients with skin conditions like inflammation, rashes and dermatitis benefitted greatly from taking a bath in rice water twice a day. So people with sensitive skins, rejoice! It is the most natural astringent you can ever imagine, thanks to its high starch content, and is good for people suffering from chronic acne and pimples as well. 

2) It keeps your skin safe from the sun

Rice water is a natural sunscreen, protecting from the harmful effects of UV rays. In addition, rice water can be used to treat sunburns. Just apply it on sun-damaged skin, and it will help your skin recover faster. It also helps tighten open pores. A dermatological study on patients with atopic dermatitis claimed that taking a 15 minute bath with rice water twice a day could improve the condition significantly.

3) It is an anti-ageing solution

Skin texture is greatly improved, and elasticity is restored by using rice water, especially in the case of dry and dehydrated skin. Rice water is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, flavanoids and phenolic compounds. In addition, it contains ferulic acid and allantoin, all of which are necessary for skin function. 

4) It improves the complexion 

One of the key functions of rice water is brighter skin and an even skin tone. If you dip a cotton ball in fermented rice water and massage it into your face, it really works wonders. You’ll find sunspots, pigmentation, hyperpigmentation and freckles lightening.

Soak a cotton pad in rice water and apply it on your clean face like a toner. Applying this concoction on your face promotes cell growth and stimulates blood flow. This natural skin toner keeps you skin smooth and bright.

6) It protects against skin cancer

Not only does it promote cell growth and regeneration, keeping your skin supple and smooth, it also has antioxidants, which keep various skin cancers at bay and also act as an anti-ageing agent. 

7) It benefits the skin on your body, not just your face

You can use it as a bath soak – just add two cups of rice water into regular water that’s in your bath rub, and finish up with a few drops of lavender essential oil. Soak for about half an hour to reap the skin benefits of rice water all over the body, while the lavender lulls you into a comfortable sleep-like state.

8)For pores:

Washing your face with rice water will reduce the size of the pores.

HAIR BENEFITS OF RICE WATER 

How to use on hair.

Wash your hair as you normally do and rinse them well. Work in some rice water in your hair, leave for a 2-3 minutes and rinse well with water. Repeat once or twice a week. If you need to use extra conditioner, use a leave-in one after you towel-dry your hair.

Rice water is an excellent hair conditioner. Studies have shown that it contains the carbohydrate inositol, which stays inside hair, even after rinsing, offering continuous beautifying and protective effects:

Increases hair elasticity,Reduces surface friction,Strengthens hair,Helps restore damage,Make hair shiny and manageable

1)For healthy and shiny hair:

After washing your hair with shampoo, apply some rice water to

your hair. Allow it to stay for a few minutes and then rinse it off.

The proteins in this rice water will strengthen your hair shaft and

leave it smooth and shiny.

2) Say goodbye to frizzy hair

In 2010, a study was published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, where researchers clearly stated that using rice water as a hair treatment offered several benefits including improved elasticity, texture and lesser friction and frizz. This is largely due to the presence of inositol, a carbohydrate. 

3) It is a chemical-free hair cleanser

Using it as a shampoo to wash out your hair may not be as convenient as a store bought shampoo, but it comes without chemicals and preservatives, and you don’t even need to follow it up with a conditioner. 3) It balances your scalp’s pH levels

Rice water keeps your hair’s natural oils intact and its pH levels are similar to that of the scalp! For added benefits, a few drops of your preferred essential oils can be added to rice water, and this mix can replace your regular shampoo.

OTHER USES OF RICE WATER

1) It is good for stomach-related ailments

Including rice water in your diet is beneficial in more ways than one. It can cure a number of ills such as stomach infections, gastric problems and nausea. It improves gut health drastically, which in turn reflects on the outside, giving you smooth and radiant skin. 

2) Rice water is good for babies

Rice water is also used extensively across Asian cultures for babies who are weaning off nursing, to settle their stomachs. 

3) It keeps the body healthy

Drinking up rice water is a natural cure for eczema, fever and other bacterial infections. It is full of energy, with a low-cal but high-carb way of providing your body with the boost it needs to get through the day effectively. 

4) For a probiotic face mask, take half a cup of curd and mix 2 tsp rice water into it. Let it sit for ten minutes. Then apply all over face and neck, and leave on for 10 minutes. Wipe with a wet washcloth and pat dry. This pack has anti-ageing and skin firming benefits.

5)Mix half a cup of rice water with half a mashed banana in a blender. Add a few drops of castor oil and apply all over face, including a very thin, careful layer under the eyes. Dip some cotton wool in a teaspoon of rice water and slowly remove the pack. Once every inch of the paste has come off, splash water on your face and pat dry. For tired and dull looking skin, this pack is ideal.

6)Here’s a real treat! This antioxidant scrub will have your skin glowing in no time. Add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder to a tbsp of rice water and mix well. Scrub this into the skin in slow upward strokes. Then rise well and pat dry with a towel

What are the cons?

Rice water is not a miracle cure, but a slow, healing process. While you’ll see visible benefits using it for a few days or even weeks, to reap its real benefits means making a lifestyle change. It’ll need to be a part of your daily routine just as much as eating breakfast or brushing your teeth. Also, try to get certified organic white rice, since non-organic versions may have extensive traces of dirt, pollutants, bacteria and pesticides that you are privy to, resulting in skin problems like eczema and so on. Since the product is homemade, it doesn’t contain preservatives. So you’ll need to keep an eye out for when it’s going bad and quickly make a new fresh batch every couple of days.

Apart from all this drinking rice water everyday will boost your

overall health including your skin health too; so think twice

before you throw away rice water.

These tips are not from a medical expert. Make more findings and/or exercise caution if you decide to try them.

Check Out, How To Have Pink Lips In 5 Days Without Spending a Dime

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1, Milk-Turmeric Exfoliation: Milk is a natural moisturizer while turmeric is an essential ingredient when it comes to glowing materials. A combination of both can make a perfect paste for your lips.

Ingredients/Measurements

- 2 teaspoons of liquid milk

- 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder

Procedure

- Make a thick paste from the mixture of the above ingredients.

- Apply and leave it on the lips for 30 minutes.

- Peel off

- Wash at your convenient time

2, Butter scrub: Butter is also natural moisturizer like milk mentioned above, it contains some ingredients an healthy lip needs while sugar(brown or white) is the most active scrubbing agent anyone could use. It is used for exfoliation not only because it has a rough surface but because it contains some ingredients useful for the lips too.

Ingredients/Measurements

- 1 teaspoon of butter

- 4-5 teaspoons of sugar

Procedure

- Make paste from the mixture of your butter and sugar.

- Mix it well.

- Scrub your lips well with the paste.

- Leave overnight.

- Rinse off.

- Moisturize.

3, Toothpaste and honey scrub: I believe that everyone would have already know that honey is of the most important ingredients in the aspect of having pink lips, using honey in your exfoliation will give that exceptional booming effect.

Ingredients/Measurements

- Soft toothbrush

- Peanut sized toothpaste(Oral B recommended)

- Few drops of honey

Procedure

- Make a paste from the mixture of your toothpaste and honey.

- Apply the paste on your toothbrush.

- Brush your lips gently in a circular motion for like 2 minutes.

- Leave it on the lips for 5 minutes.

- Rinse the lips or wipe with a damp clothe.

- moisturize.

4, Lemon scrub: Lemon is a natural exfoliant, lemon is one of the best ingredients for pink lips too and sugar always the best.

Ingredients/Measurements

- 4 teaspoons of Lemon juice

- 3 teaspoons of sugar

Procedures

- Make your lemon juice and sugar together in the right proportion.

- Scrub your lips randomly with the mixture.

- Leave it on the lips for 30 minutes.

- Rinse off.

- Moisturize.

5, Honey scrub: I know that this is the most common method for having pink lips but I will be adding one ingredient that will make it more effective and unique.

Ingredients/Measurements

- 1 teaspoon of honey

- 2 teaspoons of sugar

- ½ of Extra virgin olive oil

Procedures

- Mix the above ingredients together.

- Gently scrub your lips with the mixture.

- Leave it on your lips for 30 minutes

- Wash with lukewarm water.

- Moisturize.

Discordant tunes over conduct of post-UTME in schools

 

As universities commenced the writing of post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for prospective students, mixed reactions have trailed the exercise. Most of the students described the exercise as cumbersome, thus, making the entire admission process difficult. They subsequently called for its cancellation.

However, a few of the candidates who expressed satisfaction with the exercise said the screening makes the admission process credible and should be applauded.

Speaking with The Guardian some of the candidates insisted that the exercise should be jettisoned, while some others were undecided, while a few supported that it should be continued.

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Ogochukwu Adobi, a 200-level political science student from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), wondered why candidates should be subjected to another screening exercise after they have already passed UTME.

Oboh Solomon of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, asserted that the screening exercise is a medium by the institutions to exploit students financially.

He said, “I don’t see the need for post-UTME when there is the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). I think the only thing we need is school screening and not that boring post-UTME which institutions are using to extort money from poor students”.

Adeniji Ibatullah who is seeking admission into the University of Ibadan (UI) said, “the post-UTME is totally unnecessary and should be scrapped. “We have already done UTME and written O’ level examinations. , are those not enough to test our abilities? These exams are just tiring; the government should pity us and cancel the examination.”

Shittu Habeeb who is seeking admission into the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINA) said, “I live in Oyo state and had to go to Minna to write the post-UTME. I am not even sure if I will gain admission into the school, it is stressful to travel there and come back with so many uncertainties around my admission. The government should scrap the exercise, they should device other means to test our abilities, better still after they give us admission, whoever does not do well enough after the first semester should be sent home.”

Hamzat Idris, a LASU admission seeker said, “We have to pay for WAEC, NECO, UTME and those are still not enough? They should try to choose a specific examination that will help the admission process.”

Adeyemi Oluwamayowa, another candidate said she has been battling post-UTME screening in the last three years.

But some students insisted that the exercise is worthwhile and should be continued.

A student from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, said, post-UTME is a way to curb examination malpractice, although it does not eradicate it, to an extent, it evaluates students’ performances in the UTME. In my time, it was a big challenge, as I had to do the screening exercise twice even after passing UTME successfully. It built my intellectual capacity and I strived hard to cover all syllabuses related to JAMB.

I think it’s a good measure of scrutiny to ascertain whether a student is qualified to study in our Universities”.

Another student said, “It should be scrapped. Although some might argue that it is a way of generating funds for the school. I still think it is unnecessary. I have seen people score very high in UTME and could not gain admission because they had low scores in post-UTME”.

Joy Da silva said, “The screening is further testing, it should be continued. Some students pay their way through secondary school and also have people upgrade their UTME results for them, it is very hard to beat the post-UTME system, and so it is really helpful.

Stop Wasting Money Going For Pregnancy Test, Instead Use Sugar To Run Test

1. Sugar Pregnancy Test

Sugar has been used to test for pregnancy from time immemorial and is the most common natural pregnancy testamong women.

What you need for the test

A clean bowel

One tablespoon full of sugar

A sample of urine collected as soon as you wake up in the morning

Method

Take one tablespoon of sugar in the bowl and pour the collected urine sample on the sugar. Now wait and watch.

Positive Sign

The urine of a pregnant women contains the hormone human Chorionic Gonadotropin. This hormone prevents sugar from dissolving.If you notice that the sugar does not readily dissolve but form clumps instead, it is a clear sign of pregnancy.

Negative sign

If the sugar readily dissolves in the urine, it means that the urine does not contain hCG and therefore, you’re not pregnant.

Caution

This test is relatively harmless, and no special safety measures and protocols need to be followed.

Check if your school is among the Top 20 Best Secondary Schools in Nigeria and their locations

In this post, we review and rank the 20 best secondary schools in Nigeria. Our review and ranking is based on the standard of educations, quality of teachers, facilities as well their candidate’s performance in external examinations. Her you will also see the locations where these schools are located in Nigeria.

A good education is a major priority for many parents in Nigeria, especially in this day and age. To be fully equipped with the right kind of knowledge and information in today’s world puts one in a better position for success.

It is why many parents strive to put their various kids and wards in the best institutions of learning – especially at secondary level – in the country and beyond, and invest fortunes to see that their children thrive in their respective fields.

The quality of facilities and personnel an academic institution has will determine the quality of knowledge that an institution will be able to give to its student.

20 Best Secondary Schools in Nigeria and their locations

The best academic institutions have the best facilities and personnel on the ground for the job, and that is why they’re the pick of parents when choosing institutes of learning for their children. Here in this post, we’ll give you a list of the top 20 secondary schools in Nigeria and their respective locations.

1. Whitesands school

Founded by the Opus dei and located at Lekki phase 1 in Lagos state, Whitesands school is an all-boys Catholic school with standard facilities of learning, both in infrastructure and personnel.

The school runs a standard learning curriculum at the secondary level to adequately prepare your child/ward for his WAEC examinations.

Despite being a Catholic school, the school comprises of students from different religious background, as they believe that learning should not be restricted by religion.

2. Mea mater Elizabeth high school

One of the top schools in the Eastern part of the country, and indeed, in Nigeria, Mea Mater Elizabeth High School is a boarding school located in Enugu state, Nigeria.

Their primary aim is to train their students into well-rounded individuals morally, academically, socially, spiritually and otherwise.

They’re well equipped in every area to ensure your child/ward is getting the best in terms of learning and grooming, and you are getting value for your money.

3. King’s college

Founded in 1909, and with only about 10 students as at the time of its establishment, King’s College is one of the oldest secondary schools in Nigeria.

The school has since grown to become one of the best institutions as regards learning, as well as a front-runner in academic activities in Nigeria.

For example, in 2017, the school placed second in a list of schools with the best results released by the West African Examination council for its examinations that year. However, the school is an all-boys secondary school, although it has facilities for both boarding and day students.

4. Atlantic hall

Another one of the oldest schools in Nigeria, Atlantic Hall was established in 1989 at Maryland, in Ikeja, Lagos state.

The school was later moved to Epe in the outskirts of Lagos state. The school is fully equipped with facilities and personnel to groom your child/ward adequately in character and learning.

A testament to this is the fact that in 2017, they topped the list of schools with the best results for WAEC examinations for that year.

5. Christ the kind college, Onitsha 

Founded in 1933 by Archbishop Charles Heerey and a group of Irish missionaries, Christ the King College, Onitsha – also known as CKC, Onitsha – is an all-boys Catholic secondary school in Anambra state, Nigeria. With a vision to groom future leaders in a Roman Catholic environment and tradition,

CKC is well-equipped with the facilities and personnel to train your child/ward to be the best they can be and more in their academics and their character.

6. Loyola Jesuit college

Loyola Jesuit college is located at Gidan Mangoro, Karu-Karshi Road, Abuja, and is one of the foremost private secondary schools in Nigeria.

Established in 1996 by the Society of Jesus, Nigeria, the school was named after its founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola.

A testament to the school’s quality in academic excellence, the school featured on the list of schools with the best WAEC result for the year 2017, placing third. The school is, however, a boarding school.

7. Pine Crest school

Joining Mea Mater as another top school located in Enugu state, Nigeria, Pine crest school is a mixed boarding school with a reputation for producing students who are sound in both learning and character.

The school is fully equipped with the facilities and personnel to train your child to the required academic standard and give you value for your money. Their admission is, however, only opened to students within the age of 10 years and above.

8. Vivian Fowler memorial college

The first all-girls secondary school on our list, Vivian Fowler memorial college was established in 1991, and since it’s establishment, has grown to become one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria, and indeed, West Africa.

With a track record of academic excellence, this school is a ground for grooming the best of the best in learning and character.

They’re said to offer courses in English, French, Yoruba, and Igbo languages. The school is located at Ikeja, in Lagos state.

9. Lekki British school 

The first British boarding school in Nigeria, Lekki British school, or quite simply, LBS, was established in the year 2000, and comprises of Lekki British Pre-school, Lekki British Junior School, and Lekki British High School.

The school boasts of a 25-acre campus, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a basketball court, and other well-equipped, standard facilities. It is located in Lekki, Lagos state.

10. Grange schools

Founded in 1958 by British expatriates with the desire to offer quality education in a British environment and according to British curriculum and standard, Grange Schools is a school with a reputation for grooming students to thrive beyond just academics.

They’re fully equipped with the staff and the facilities to give your child the best education money can buy.

Testament to this is the fact that they placed fourth on the list of schools with the best WAEC result in 2017. The school is located in Lekki, Lagos state.

11. Caleb British international school

Established in 1986, and running on the British curriculum, Caleb British International school – CBIS for short – is a private-owned secondary school in Nigeria, with ulltra-modern facilities and highly-qualified teaching staff who will groom your child/ward adequately in character and learning.

The school, through its modern curriculum, prepares it’s students for the National WAEC examinations and the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

12. Lumen Christi international school

Lumen Christi international school is a Catholic school founded by His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. P. E. Ekpu in October, 1986 at Uromi, Edo State.

It is an all-boys boarding school fully equipped to groom your child/ward to be the best they can be and more in their academics and character.

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13. Corona Secondary Schools

Established in 1992, Corona secondary school is located at Agbara Industrial Housing Estate in Ogun State.

The school runs on the modern curriculum to prepare its student for the national WAEC and NECO examinations.

14. White dove schools

Founded in 2004, and located in Lekki, Lagos state, White Dove Schools is a school that has a reputation for grooming students into the best of the best as regards academics through their modern international curriculum.

The school aims to raise morally and academically sound individuals by instilling into them Christian principles. The school operates as a mixed day and boarding school for students within the ages of 2-18 years.

They run a Nigerian and British curriculum and prepare their students adequately for the national WAEC and NECO examinations.

15. Meadow hall schools

Meadow Hall Schools was established in 2002, and is located in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. Boasting of facilities like a swimming pool, a Melody room, and a fully-equipped science laboratory, Meadow Hall Schools has what it takes to take your child to that level you desire academically.

The school uses the British curriculum to teach it’s students, but also incorporates the Nigeria curriculum in order to create a balance.

16. Greenspring school

Established in 1985 and with two campuses in Lagos state, one in Lekki and another in Anthony, Greenspring schools is a mixed day and boarding academic institution that grooms your child/ward into becoming the best in academics, and a worthy individual as regards character.

They run on a modern curriculum, so you can be rest assured that your child will get the best when it comes to tutoring.

17. Avi-cenna international school

Avi-Cenna International school is another top school you can trust when it comes to grooming in character and learning.

Operating on a British curriculum, Avi-cenna not only grooms your children in academics but also instils principles of leadership and discipline into them.

The school is located in Ikeja, Lagos state, Nigeria.

18. Capital Science Academy

Capital Science Academy is a mixed boarding school located in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Abuja.

It operates on the Nigerian curriculum and prepares it’s students adequately for the national WAEC and NECO examinations.

It is one of the finest institutions to enroll your child/ward in if you want the best for them in academics.

19. Louisville girls high school

Founded in 1998, Louisville girls high school is located in Ijebu-itele in Ogun state. The school aims to groom young girls to be the best in academics, as well as to become individuals with sound moral principles.

20. Nigerian-Turkish international college

Located in Abuja, and with campuses in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Ogun and Yobe, Nigerian-Turkish international college is a world-class academic institution, and is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s foremost schools. The school grooms it’s students academically through a standard Turkish curriculum.

Conclusion

Whatever you desire for your children academically, Nigeria has some standard schools with state-of-the-art facilities and well-trained personnel to meet those needs. Whether you prefer a school with a purely Nigerian curriculum, a more international British curriculum, or even the Turkish curriculum, there are schools in and around the country for you. We hope this article has been helpful. Let us know.

Keep your kidney healthy: Stop the following habits

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Your kidney perform numerous functions, to include maintenance of acid-base balance, removal of excess water, excretion of urea in form of urine, etc. The health of the kidney is paramount to life and in this article I'll highlights some common habits that endangers the kidney.

Reduce the consumption of red meat: Too much of red meat is not good for the kidney. Ensure you reduce your consumption of red meat. Better still, you can eat fish containing omega-3 fatty acid instead. Too much of red meat increases the pressure in the renal artery of the kidney, thus increasing the work load of the kidney.

Minimize consumption of soft drinks: It tastes nice but it does more harm than good. In general, reduce the rate at which you consume cold drinks and try to drink warm water sometimes.

Holding of urine: Most people have the habit of holding urine in the bladder until it gets filled up before they pass out urine. This habit is very bad because these urine can precipitate to form crystals and become deposited in the kidney as tiny stones which could lead to kidney stone.

Lack of water intake: Most people have this habit of not drinking sufficient water which often causes kidney stone. Ensure you drink sufficient water to keep your system hydrated always.

Overweight(Obesity): Watch your diet. If you gained weight over the last few years, ensure you diet yourself and burn some of the fat from the body. Aside affecting the kidney, people who are obese are likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Excessive consumption of alcohol: Reduce your alcohol in take to a level that's safe for the kidney. Alcohol is another leading cause of kidney problem. Excessive alcohol increases the work load of the kidney.

Health tips for the kidney

• Drink a glass of water once you wake up in the morning.

• Avoid excess salt.

• Empty your bladder as at when due.

• Ensure you drink clean water or better still boil the water and filter before drinking.

• Exercise your body in order to be fit.

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Remember the movie Merlin? see how the actors look now

1)Colin Morgan (Merlin)

We all know Merlin, as in the wizard,but in this case we meet him as a young man.Merlin himself is still working with his magical powers in these early days. There's one problem, when he arrives to Camelot, magic has been outlawed, so he's forced to hide his abilities.He has also featured in the movie series The fall(2014),The Humans, Testament of youth amongst others.

2)Richard Wilson (Gaius)

Gaius is a very knowledgeable man working as the royal court's physician. In addition to his medical background, he's also studied sorcery. Merlin's mother trusts Gaius sending her young son to stay with him. Gaius guides Merlin through Camelot, acting as a mentor. He has featured in Human zoo, making ends meet and several other movies.

3)Bradley James (Arthur Pendragon)

Merlin befriends a young man by the name of Arthur, who is to become the future king. The two are contemporaries, but Merlin keeps a watchful eye on the prince, knowing he might be in danger. Arthur doesn't agree with his father's rulings,which makes his bond with Merlin even stronger. Bradley James has been spotted in season four of Homeland (2014)as J. G. Edgers, izombie as Lowell Tracey amongst others.

4)Anthony Head(Uther Pendragon)

There is the king of Camelot, married to Arthur's mother Ygrain. His wife was unable to have children so he called on the aid of a magical being. The magic resulted in a son but also a death. This explains why the king isn't so keen on magic.He has acted in other films like, Despite the falling snow, Dancing on the Edge, You, me and them e.t.c.

5)Katie McGrath (Morgana)

Arthur is considered an only child by the kingdom, even by Arthur himself. But it turns out he has a half sister. Morgana who uther fathered with a high priestess on the side.She has featured in movies like Jurassic world, Dracula 2013-2014,The Throwaways and several other films.

6)Angel Coulby(Guinevere Pendragon)

Oh sweet Guinevere. She goes by" Gwen" with friends. We can count on Gwen to provide some relief amongst this angst-ridden crowd. Gwen eventually ends up with Arthur, but she has to do some work before that happens, like waiting on Morgana.she has featured in movies like The Tunnel, Thunderbirds amongst others.

7)John Hurt(kilgharrah)

It wouldn't be a proper magical tale without a dragon. The great dragon, or kilgharrah is chained in a cave under Camelot by... Who else? Arthur's father of course.But he is resourceful for a shut-in. He is able to get into Merlin's ear and informs him of a telling prophecy. We love listening to John Hurt as the great Dragon,but we'd like to see him too,he has featured in several other movies too like Doctor Who, Hercules 2014,Tarzan,Snowpiecer,The history of love and so much more.

10 Things That Happen While We Sleep

Sleep is a time for enjoying some peace in your body. It's also a chance for the body and brain to recover from the hard work of a day. Have you ever been curious about what happens to your senses and mind when you sleep? Many of you are going to suggest that parts of the body are resting, recovering strength, and so on. It's true but it's not that easy. Some might think of snoring but it's not the only curious and funny thing that happens while we're sleeping.

In this article we shall find out all of the mysterious activities which occur while we sleep.

10. Falling

Most likely you've had a sudden sensation of falling that wakes you up when you try to sleep. It is not a dream of falling, but rather a physical feeling along with hallucinations. It is a reaction of the brain to a misperception of data. You have this feeling of slipping because your brain is still unconscious while your body is already awake. It happens when you're exhausted, or have had a stressful day, or you just haven't been sleeping for a while. In this case, as soon as you touch the pillow, the brain doesn't wake your body, it falls asleep. There is another syndrome caused by tiredness, known as the syndrome of the exploding head. It's when you wake up due to a big sound or a flash of light. It's not the most pleasant thing when this happens, you can even start stammering. If this happens very often to you, you can blame your brain for falling asleep before your body or for refusing to sleep properly.

9. Sleep Paralysis

Imagine this case, you wake up, you want to get up and go to the bathroom or the kitchen and get some juice, but you know that you can't move. How is that even possible if you might think I'm awake? You can see all the things you hear around you, all the sound and all the smells you sense. Some people with this strange syndrome feel the paralysis only. Others feel like they can't breathe and some scary creature sits on their chest, strangles them, and takes away their soul. However, this is caused by the deprivation of stress and sleep. Five to eight percent of all people have experienced this feeling at least once, according to scientists.The sleeping paralysis itself is terrifying but without danger involved. But, to avoid that, get enough sleep on your back and don't sleep.

8. Sleep Walking.

Walking to sleep can be very risky. You will quickly trip across things when walking sleep, slip out of a window, get out of your house, and even drive your car. The curious part is that during the night you can't do a lot of things but the most curious part is, when you wake up you won't remember a thing. If you wake up enough to activate your body but not your brain, you'll start walking to sleep. Walking to sleep can occur for up to an hour. You should wake a person up while walking in sleep because it's going to be too painful and the person may recover from psychological distress.

7.Sleep Talking

In certain ways this trend is similar to the last one, except in this situation, people utter all sorts of thoughts in their sleep instead of doing it. When anything like this happens to you, don't wake up the person and remind him or her what you think of them because they don't intend to do so. Sometimes this condition happens within the first two hours after falling asleep. When the body is already sleeping in a deep face while the muscles have sufficient strength to reflect the content of that day's dreams and emotions. Their sudden conversations usually last no more than 30 seconds.

6. Recurring Dreams.

Do you happen to see the same dream again and again? These dreams are usually easy to remember for they are often colorful and emotional. But, why is it happening? Why should our brains think about something new? Those dreams are very important to us. They warn us that we have unfinished business or draw our attention to certain real-life events that we can not see for some reason. They can also be caused by a problem that you're stuck on and don't know what to do about it. Then try to think about your problem before you sleep the next time and you will probably find a solution.

5. Your Nose Is Sleeping Too

People who love sleep often say that I am not going to wake up. But even a person from the deepest of sleep can call out loud, noisy noises. On this principle, too, operates the alarm. But now we are moving towards an organ that can not be awakened, the nose. Even the densest of odors can't wake it up even though your brain processes them. It happens because the information your brain collects fuses with the images from your dream. So if you sleep while someone is cooking, you will probably have something nice to eat in your dream. Not even the taste of a fried egg or the sweet scent of good food will wake you up. Though this might seem great, it is the reason why people die during a fire.

4.Sleepy eyes

You 're wrong if you think your eyes are dwelling with your nose. They rest, but they're still moving at the same time. When a human falls asleep, they close up their eyes to shield the retina from light. Because of the active blood flow to the muscles and internal organs, the eyeball moves slowly under the lid during a deep sleep phase. The blood flows into the brain during the quick sleep phase

3. Eternal Youth.

According to scientists, your body temperature and blood pressure will be low when you sleep and your heart will relax and recover. You are recharging the body from work and making plans for the next day. Our body generates collagen and protein when we sleep which makes the skin more elastic and strengthens the vessels. So you do not need a cream with special components after a pong and healthy sleep, because your body is rejuvenating itself. This means you can regenerate every day. The body tissues renew during your sleep, the metabolism of oxygen increases and the toxins are removed

2. Growing Up in your sleep

Measure your height when you are about to sleep next time and repeat the same procedure in the morning. You'll be taken aback. The invertible disk is not having as much friction as it does when you sleep. So, they need more space to spread out. It straightens your spinal column but it does not last long. You'll have the same height again in the Afternoon and it happens every day like this.

1. Brain work

If you don't think your brain works during sleep, then you're not right. For a second the brain isn't stopping. It continues to control all processes within your body but in a slightly different manner. Once your brain sleeps you switch to a more peaceful pace. The brain processes all the information acquired during the day step by step, and distributes it to the right brain section.

Constant deprecation of your sleep may cause your memory to mix up facts and miss important things. It also has the potential to retard important work and examinations.