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What are some itchy beard remedies?

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An itchy beard can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. It can occur at any time, whether the beard is in the initial stages of growth or well established. The itchy feeling can range from mild to severe — it may be easy to ignore and resolve on its own, or it might be very distracting and require medical treatment. 7 itchy beard remedies Because an itchy beard is a common occurrence, there are plenty of ways to deal with it. Some methods of treating an itchy beard are simple changes to hygiene or cleanliness routines. However, if the itchiness is caused by an underlying medical condition, a doctor may need to prescribe medication or antibiotics. Below are some common ways to find relief. 1. Keeping the face clean Regularly washing the beard and face will prevent dirt and bacteria from building up. It will also ensure that the skin doesn't become too oily. Wash the beard and face every day with warm water and cleanser. 2. Taking frequent baths or shower

Immorality scene: Presidency Opens up on Big Brother Naija

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Lauretta Onochie, a Special assistant to president Buhari on social media, has weighed in on the reality TV show called Big Brother Naija 2018. According to Onochie, the Nigerian government has no power to move or stop immoralities on the show as it was an adult programme. She wrote on her Twitter page; “Stop asking me to fix Big Brother Naija. I Don’t have such powers. Big Brother is an adult programme. If your children are watching it, it’s your fault, not mine.”

Nigeria: Herdsmen killings: Buhari ignored my invitation to Benue – Ortom

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Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has revealed that he extended an invitation to President Buhari to come to Benue and console with victims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, but it wasn’t honored. Speaking on a television programme last weekend, Ortom said that as president, it was Buhari’s duty to provide citizens of the country with security but failed to take action to curb the killings. In his words; “We invited the president when we visited him in Abuja; that he should come to Benue state and extend his condolences to his people. Because we are members of the party, he is our president. If these people are attacking us, we expect him to give us security. He has done a number of things. He directed NEMA to provide relief materials, he also asked for security to be beefed up but I am not satisfied with what the presidency is doing on this matter. There is no doubt about that. I ask for justice for Benue people because we have not been treated fairly… These he

Nigeria: Politics I was almost killed for trying to stop Underage voting – Ex-INEC boss, Olurode

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Professor Lai Olurode, a former national commissioner of the Independent national electoral commission, INEC has opened up on how he almost lost his life for trying to stop underage voting. Olurode was INEC national commissioner for the south-west from 2010 to 2015.  Reacting to allegations of underage voting in the just concluded Kano state LGA polls, He told Punch; If the people can be enlightened, underage voting will reduce. There are certain areas of this country where even if they know the person is a kid, they will insist that the child must vote. I had to run for my life at one of the election centres in a part of the country because these people said children must vote or there would be no election at all. It is that bad.The APC government has a responsibility to deliver an election that will be better than the 2015 election. The Kano State example is a bad signal and a warning that we really have a lot to do and the voter register is key. The register mu

Nigeria: APC doomed if Tinubu’s reconciliation moves fail – Shehu Sani

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Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC will be doomed if the national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to reconcile warring members/factions of the party. Senator Sani said this when he paid a solidarity visit to the APC national leadership, last Friday. In his words; “I am at the national secretariat of the APC for two reasons. First is to personally express my support and solidarity to the efforts of the president in setting up a reconciliation committee headed by Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu. We are confident that his intervention could, most likely, address fundamental issues that are facing the party, at the national and at the state level.  It is no more news that the APC is faced with crisis in some states where it holds sway as a party and this crisis has defied solutions for over two years and efforts that were made in the past has not been able to address the problems. Nobody could have solved this pro

Terracotta theft: Chinese anger over stolen warrior thumb

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Chinese authorities have demanded "severe punishment" for a man who allegedly stole the thumb of a terracotta warrior statue on display in the US, Chinese state media report.  The 2,000-year-old statue, worth $4.5m (£3.2m), is one of 10 on loan to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Last week, Michael Rohana was charged with theft and concealment of a major artwork, and later released on bail. The Terracotta Army is one of China's most important archaeological finds. A selfie and a theft According to court documents, Mr Rohana, 24, was attending an Ugly Sweater Party at the Franklin Institute on 21 December when he made his way into the Terracotta Warriors exhibit , which was then closed. Mr Rohana used a mobile phone as a flashlight and took a selfie with one of the warriors, according to Chinese state media Xinhua quoting the FBI. He then put his hand on the left hand of the statue and appeared to break something off from it. He pocketed the item

Pop star sent this message to a friend hours before her death

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Goldie, who was on her way from L.A, United States promised to be present at Onipede's birthday gig in Lagos on the fateful night Talent manager Lanre Onipede brought back sad memories yesterday February 14, 2018, as he shared the last message late pop star Goldie sent him hours before she died. In the text message, Goldie, who was on her way from Los Angeles, United States promised to be present for Onipede's birthday but she passed away later that day. Goldie had attended the Grammys in the US and returned to Lagos on February 14, 2013, seemingly hale and hearty, only to suffer a heart attack and pronounced dead on arrival at the at Reddington Hospital in Victoria Island. "Don’t worry Lanre I’m on way to Lagos from LA , I will surprise you today since it’s your birthday" , the late singer wrote. According to an autopsy, done on February 19, 2013, and was signed by Dr. O.O Oyewole of the Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine of the La

Blake Griffin's Ex Accuses Him of "Fawning Over" Kendall Jenner in Palimony Suit

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Blake Griffin 's ex Brynn Cameron , with whom he shares two children, has filed a palimony suit in which she criticizes him over his relationship with Kendall Jenner . The Detroit Pistons player and former Los Angeles Clippers star and the  Keeping Up With the Kardashians  cast member had sparked romance rumors for months since last August, a month after he and Brynn publicly split and called off their engagement.  A source told E! News in January that Kendall and Blake were "hanging out" but were "never serious."  The two have never commented on the nature of their relationship. On Wednesday, Valentine's Day, Brynn filed a palimony suit against him, claiming he left her after "cruelly embarrassing his family with his public fawning over [Kendall] Jenner." According to the lawsuit, in 2013, Brynn agreed, at "Griffin's assistance" that she would leave her career behind and dedicate her life to raising their son fu

Things to know before you say i do

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  1. Redefine marriage:    Begin to see marriage as an act: “Mar ‘D’ Rage”. . Consider that the word “mar” means to spoil or render less useful.Anger is a weapon that can either be channeled negatively or positively. However, when it comes to a serious or marriage relationship you must consciously bring your anger under control or better still, destroy your anger, otherwise it will destroy your marriage. Surrender your rage because no one benefits from the effects of anger. Your spouse will get on your nerves many times, learn to “Mar the Rage” before the rage renders your marriage useless. 2. Establish a true acceptance of our parents and of their relationships.   Some of us were blessed enough to have parents with a very strong and loving relationship. Others were not so lucky. Before getting married, leaving behind any resentment and negativity you feel about your parents’ marriage is really important. Your marriage never has to be your parent’s marriage, a

How to avoid relationship killers

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People,even though they are in a relationship, are different from each other whether we care to admit or not. Ironically, this becomes apparent as soon as they fall for each other. If you ask the average person what breaks relationships apart, he or she might say money, lying or cheating. And that is true. But like death by a thousand paper cuts, there are even more insidious everyday habits that kill relationships too. To create a truly happy, healthy relationship, every couple, of every stripe, should take the most overlooked and under-discussed relationship killers to heart. HERE ARE SOME RELATIONSHIP KILLERS YOU SHOULD AVOID   Communication The life blood of every relationship is communication. What is communication? It is a process of sharing yourself verbally and non-verbally with another person in such a way that both of you understand and accept what you said. Communication struggles seems to be the #1 issue couples face, and it can definitely