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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)

‘All are alarmed that weak governance accentuates the problems and casts doubt on the leadership’s ability to weather the storm.

‘Among the daunting headwinds is, ironically, the spike in crude oil and gas prices that ordinarily should have been a boost for a major exporter. But as the country irrationally relies wholly on imports for refined petroleum products, higher prices mean higher costs of imports, and higher subsidy costs, which planned stoppage the government shifted by another 18 months.

‘Corruption, fiscal recklessness by the government and external pressures have, combined with its own incompetence, defeated the monetary authority’s efforts to effectively manage the exchange rate.

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CATCH-UP: DUDU-OSUN

Catch-Up this week spotlights on Dudu-Osun, an African black soap made from herbs found in the Savannah and tropical rainforest regions of West Africa. Although the black soap was once only known to people of Yoruba descents. Dudu-Osun, a Nigerian variant of the soap is among the few brands making for wider acceptance and recognition for this beauty product in the mainstream industry.

In an overview, Dudu-Osun is made from shea butter, honey, aloe vera, Osun (camwood), palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, lime juice, lemon juice, water and fragrance.

The soap is known to be a gentle cleanser for hair, scalp and skin. Camwood, which is a primary ingredient in this locally made herbal soap has been discovered with exfoliating properties.

For years, beauty experts have claimed traditional black soap is good at alleviating skin ailments and even protecting the skin from premature ageing.

Ways to Keep a Couple's Relationship Strong as They Build a Home

There is a desire to have a dream home in most people. However, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare when the rubber meets the road. This is especially true for many couples who go through the process of building their home. To avoid breaking up or causing further trouble in a relationship, couples need to know how to keep it together. During these challenging times, here are some ways to keep things together when building a home:

Budget Together

A budget is something significant. It has a vital role to play while building a new house. A proper budget is necessary so that you can make your construction cost-effective. It will also help you save money while the building process is going on. 

Before starting the construction, it is essential to make a budget for that construction as a couple so that the expenses can be planned out accordingly. A house requires specific items such as wall light fixtures, windows, doors, and so on. Proper planning with the budget will enable you to build a new house on your finances. It is essential to start making a budget as a couple while building a house.

Protests against the war in Ukraine held in several German cities (PHOTO)

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Berlin on Saturday to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The demonstration was held under the motto 'Stop the war! Peace and solidarity for the people in Ukraine'.

Photo: John MacDougall / AFP

Photo: Sebastian Gabsch / imago images

Similar protests were also held in other German cities, including Frankfurt where more than 10,000 people gathered.

Photo: Yann Schreiber / AFP

Photo: Frank Rumpenhorst / dpa

Credit: Instagram | DWNews

Abba Kyari’s wife slumps in court

Ramatu Yakubu Kyari, wife of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the bail application of her husband until March 28.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Emeka Nwite fixed March 28 for ruling on the bail motion filed by Ramatu’s husband and others after their lawyers and the prosecution counsel argued their position for and against the request.

Justice Nwite, who adjourned the ruling, ordered Kyari and other police officers seeking for a bail to be remanded in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) pending the determination of the matter.

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HOMILY AT 1ST PLENARY CBCN 2022 (VIDEO)

Homily delivered by Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama at the opening mass of the 1st Plenary of Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria, held Sunday 6, March 2022 at St Gabriel Catholic Church, durumi 1, Abuja.

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2023 presidency: Catholic Bishops advise Nigerians on competence

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has advised Nigerians to use competence as the yardstick as they go to the polls to choose a new President for the nation in 2023.

The group called on Nigerians to avoid the temptation of falling into a divisive political campaign ahead of next year’s general elections in the country.

Archbishop Augustine Akubeze, the President of CBCN, made the remarks during the opening of the organisation’s first plenary in 2022, held in Abuja.

Akubeze said that Nigerians cannot run away from the fact that very often, people get the kind of government they deserve, lamenting that the number of Nigerians who vote was very few.

CATCH-UP: Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

On Catch-Up this week we have our spotlight on “Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket” which reportedly began as a simple lunch counter selling sandwiches in a gas station along Route 66, operated by Ervin 'Irv' Kolarik, that was opened some time during the late 1920s. In 1938, two local farm women entered Irv Kolarik's gas station for a cup of coffee; they overheard him complaining about how he hated running a gas station and preferred running the lunch counter instead, and offered to share their secret recipe for fried chicken with him if he agreed to buy his chickens from them. In fact, they even agreed to go to work for him and make the chicken. Kolarik consented, and the chicken was an instant success. The lunch counter was no longer sufficient for serving customers. Kolarik initially converted the station's by then disused automobile repair garage bays into dining rooms, which eventually became known as the National Chicken Basket; but by the mid-1940s, further demand made it clear that a new building was needed to serve patrons. This prompted Kolarik to buy the adjacent property and build a full-service restaurant. Kolarik hired Chicago architect Eugene F. Stoyke to construct the one-story brick restaurant and cocktail lounge.

Dating For Disabled: 5 Biggest Misconceptions We Hear Almost Every Day

Back in the day, dating was much simpler and easier. Today, the case is completely different. Most people tend to overthink the obvious things and that makes it harder for them to enjoy their love life. Single people simply can't ignore the myths they hear about other dating niches and this can prevent them from having a fulfilling romantic life. Well, dating for disabled is not an exception. This particular part of the dating realm is riddled with unfair misconceptions and we're about to debunk the 5 biggest myths these people are dealing with on a daily basis.

"People With Disabilities Should Be Treated Differently"

This is definitely one of the most annoying myths about disabled dating out there. A lot of people think that differently-abled individuals require some kind of a special treatment and this is the biggest reason why these folks are not excited about revealing their disabilities. If you're about to go on a date with someone from this dating niche, make sure to treat your companion with nothing but respect. Avoid being condescending at all costs.

WAO! A Ukrainian couple have tied the knot on the frontline

According to a BBC News report, a Ukrainian couple have tied the knot on the frontline. The military-style wedding took place at a check-point near the country's capital, Kyiv. The mayor - and former world heavyweight boxing champion - Vitaliy Klitschko, was among the guests.

See the video below, curtsey, BBCNews:

Lux Terra Hosts Maiden Book Festival

The Lux Terra Leadership Foundation on Saturday March 5, 2022, at the Ibeto Hotel in Abuja, held its maiden Book Festival that was aimed at promoting the culture of reading and writing in the Nigerian society.

The event attracted scores of University Professors of various disciplines, including current and former Vice Chancellors of Universities, many retired and serving Court Judges, and a number of Catholic Bishops, Priests and Religious.

Others in attendance were student representatives from Universities, Secondary Schools, and Primary Schools, as well as hundreds of other invited members of the public.

THIS WEEK 7TH - 11TH MARCH

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So, Ukrainians are so racist that they gathered and worshiped in large numbers at a church with Nigerian roots? - Omokri

As Black Africans all over the world scream racism and turn the global media increasingly against Ukraine, because their border officials prioritised the evacuation of Ukrainian citizens over foreigners (they did not do it to only Black Africans. I went there to verify. They did it to all non nationals), let us remember that the largest church in Ukraine is the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations. It was founded by a Black African. Specifically, a Nigerian. Mr. Sunday Adelaja.

Reno Omokri made these submissions via a post on his Instagram page a few minutes ago.

“So, Ukrainians are so racist that they gathered and worshiped in large numbers at a church with Nigerian roots?”, the message stated.  “Where are human beings most open and sincere? Of course, that would be in a house of worship!

XCLUSIVE INTERACTIVE: TikTok Fashion Icon @Tinyjewishgirl on the Art of Low-Balling

 XLUSIVE INTERACTIVE this week is a spotlight on @Tinyjewishgirl, as packaged by the Interview Magazine.

Photo courtesy of @tinyjewishgirl

Clara Perlmutter—or @tinyjewishgirl, as she’s known to her 772K TikTok followers—found internet fame during the depths of the pandemic. When lockdowns forced her to leave NYU for her parents’ home in Connecticut, Perlmutter, who had spent her college career mastering the art of the perfect on-campus fit, satiated her aesthetic boredom with a series of TikToks staged in the middle of her jam-packed closet. The college student showed viewers how she would dress for occasions that didn’t exist, trotting out obscure ’90s designer pieces and thrifted favorites in the process. Two years later, Perlmutter has remained true to her own formula, drawing on an expansive knowledge of fashion history to source archival pieces while pulling together ever-more outlandish outfits. To find out how she does it, we slid into the @tinyjewishgirl DMs.

 

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A group of Ukrainian refugees arrives at Przemysl station in Poland. Photograph: Europa Press/Getty Images

   

Ukrainians do not want to flee. They do not want to pack their lives into a suitcase. They do not want to crowd aboard packed trains that carry them away from their homes, or trudge for days with their children. They do not want to leave behind husbands and sons and parents. They do not want to begin again in a foreign country where they have nothing, far from those they love.

My husband never paid our children's school fees - Onyeka

Veteran entertainer, Onyeka Onwenu has opened up about her marriage, raising children, her career and other issues as she clocked 70, Punch Newspaper reports.

In an interview with Kikelomo Atanda-Owo on her show “Real Talk with Kike.", the Elegant Stallion as she’s fondly called revealed that her husband never paid for their children’s school fees from kindergarten up to master’s level.

According to the report, Onyeka added that she never really wanted her marriage to end but that the marriage would have killed her if she didn’t leave.