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Benefits of lemon for skincare

5 things you didn't know about lemons. 

Lemon is a yellow fruit which has proven its ability to naturally lighten skin. It is a common ingredient in many organic skincare recipes. 

Lemons  possess exfoliating and  skin lightening properties.They also contain Calcium, Vitamin C, magnesium and potassium which are essential minerals and antioxidants. Below are five things I bet you didn't know about lemons. Bear in mind that Lemon Juice should not be left on the body for extended periods of time and may have severe reactions when exposed to the sun.

1. They lighten dark spots and blemishes. Lemon Juice gradually fades spots and evens out your skin tone. Do not apply on part of the skin with cuts or wounds, it can sting real bad.

2. Lemons whiten teeth. 
A combination of baking soda and lemon juice can save you money you would otherwise spend on teeth whiteners.

3. They can be used to brighten hair colour.
Add Lemons to your hair condition,apply it and sit in the sun for a few hours, and then wash out. Do this atleast once a week and notice your hair become lighter.

4. Lemons are a natural remedy for dandruff.
Apply a mixture of coconut oil and lemon juice on scalp and massage in gently. Do this atleast twice a week.

5. They can cleanse the face and body.
A home made cleanser with a combination of lemon juice, youghourt and essential oil like lavender will work just as effectively as your regular body wash.

COVID-19: Government lifts ban on religious gatherings.

Following the declaration that Taraba is covid-19 free, The Taraba State government has said people in the State can resume their religious activities.

Haruna Manu, the state deputy governor made the disclosure during a broadcast on Monday.

He stated that people of the State must adhere to the social distancing and other safety protocols while observing their religious activities. 

 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays have been set aside to enable the residents carry out their activities from 8 am. to 6 pm.

He ordered that the lockdown would still be observed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Warning that violators would face strict penalties, the Deputy governor called on religious leaders and other citizens to comply with the rules.

This is coming at a time when President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the extension of the gradual ease of lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun States due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in these three states.

List of African countries with less COVID-19 Cases. 

The World Health Organisation has released an update on the number of Corona virus cases in Africa.  It said that Lesotho, Comoros, and Seychelles were countries currently with the lowest confirmed cases in Africa. 

Recently, Lesotho had only one confirmed case with zero death; Comoros had 11 reported cases and one death, while Seychelles recorded 11 confirmed cases with no death.

“There over 86,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent – with more than 33,000 recoveries and 2,700 deaths,” it said.

The figures showed that South Africa, Algeria, and Nigeria have the highest reported cases in Africa.

According to the update, South Africa had 16,433 cases and 286 deaths followed by Algeria with 7,201 cases and 555 deaths, while Nigeria had 6,175 confirmed cases and 191 deaths.

It added that Ghana had 5, 735 reported cases and 29 deaths, while Cameroon recorded 3, 529 confirmed cases, and 140 deaths.

The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official Twitter account, @WHOAFRO.

‘Messi has called Lautaro & Barcelona deal is close’ – Fernandez sees Inter star as ‘ideal heir’ for Suarez

The man who helped to discover an exciting talent and put him on a path to stardom at Racing believes a switch to Camp Nou will be pushed through.

Lionel Messi has called Inter striker Lautaro Martinez and “wants him by his side soon”, claims Racing’s president of youth football Adrian Ruben Fernandez, with a move to Barcelona considered to be “almost there”.

The Argentina international has emerged as a top target for the Liga champions.

A lucrative contract offer has been readied at Camp Nou, with Barca now working on an agreement with their European rivals in Milan.

Fernandez, who helped put Lautaro on a path to stardom when spotting his potential in South America, believes a big-money deal is now a matter of time – with Messi having made it clear he wants a fellow countryman to become the “ideal heir” to current No.9 Luis Suarez.

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“Messi called him and wants him by his side soon, I have no doubt,” Fernandez told Sport.

“For that reason, the deal to sign him is almost there.

“I know things will go well in Barcelona and that Lautaro will be an excellent replacement for Suarez. He's the ideal heir. Thanks to Barca he will continue to grow as a player and a man.

“In terms of Argentine players, he has the same qualities as Sergio Aguero. I think he's on that path and will have a successful career like him. I would even say Lautaro is better in the air and much better with his left foot, but he will have to prove that with time. I hope he can.

“Going to play with the best player in the world, who is still 32 and has three or four years ahead of him... to be Messi's team-mate can make him even better and help him with the national team. Lautaro and Leo will improve their understanding on the pitch.”

"You either fight or vacate the title " - Kubrat Pulev tells Anthony Joshua

Kubrat Pulev, mandatory challenger to Anthony Joshua, reigning world heavyweight champion, has warned the British boxer to “either fight or vacate the title”.

The Bulgarian professional boxer was scheduled to meet Joshua on June 20, but the fight was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

But there are continuous rumours of a possible unification bout between Joshua and Tyson Fury, slayer of Deontay Wilder.

Pulev appeared to have been angered by any suggestion that he could step aside and allow Joshua take on Fury.

“I can’t understand why we are still postponing instead of fixing a date and venue and getting to work?,” BBC quote Pulev, who previously stepped aside due to injury in 2017, to have asked.

“Enough is enough. I can’t wait to win this fight. I see how people are afraid of me and are trying to face someone else before me. That’s not how a real world champion should act.”

Joshua holds the IBF, WBA and WBO belts and wants Fury’s WBC belt.

However, it seems both boxers would have to wait for the unification chance because their challengers are not ready to step aside — especially a tough talking Pulev — despite the possibility of earning money without fighting.

“I did it once when I didn’t have to do it for Joshua to have his second match against Ruiz Jr. Everything was against IBF’s rules, but I compromised,” Pulev continued.

“A year has passed and they always have a reason to postpone, not to fight against me. There are two options. You either fight or vacate the title.”

The 30-year-old British-Nigerian boxer was initially due to fight Pulev at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in October 2017. The Bulgarian, however, withdrew after suffering a shoulder injury during sparring.

Buhari sacks NECO registrar, 4 others for fraud

President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of Charles Uwakwe as registrar of National Examinations Council and four other management staff for various offences.

Their removal comes after a panel investigating allegations of misconduct against them while they were on suspension recommended they be removed.

A May 11 letter signed by the permanent secretary Sonny Echono said Uwakwe was accused of violating public procurement act.

A statement from the council’s head of information and public relations, Azeez Sani, said the “President in exercise of his powers, has approved your removal as Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of National Examinations Council with effect from the date of your suspension from duty”.

He was directed to hand over all government properties in his custody to the Acting Registrar of the Council.

The affected officers are: Mr. Bamidele Olure, Acting Director (Finance and Accounts), Dr. Shina Adetona, Head of Procurement Division, Mr. Tayo Odukoya, Deputy Director and Barr. Babatunde Aina, Head of Legal/Board matters.

Olure, Acting Director (Finance and Accounts), was dismissed financial impropriety and not qualified to Head the Finance and Accounts Department.

Adetona was dismissed for acts tantamount to fraudulent practices, sabotage and suppression of official records.

Odukoya was dismissed for acts of serious misconduct.

The letter directed the management of NECO to Commence the process of recovering ill-gotten benefits/gains from Odukoya who acted as Director of a company (M/S I-web Solutions) while in service of Government.

Aina was dismissed from service for falsification of records and dishonesty in the sale of NECO Guest House, which is being investigated by the EFCC.

Imo State Governor signs an executive order

The Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma have signed an Executive order reducing the Right of Way (ROW) of telecommunication companies in the state.

The executive order No. 002, 2020 will see the right of way of telecoms operators in the state slashed from N4500 to N145 per meter as stipulated by a federal government policy.

The development is contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Declan Emelumba and made available to DAILY POST.

The Commissioner explained that the reduction was a manifestation of the state government’s determination to spur the telecommunication companies to further invest in broadband infrastructure and trigger ancillary on-line services, especially in the field of education.

The Imo State government according to the statement said it hopes the drastic reduction from N4500 of the broadband ROW to N145 per line meter of fibre, “will accelerate the deployment of affordable, and reliable modern high speed connectivity in the state”.

The executive order urged telecommunication companies to note that the state plays host to a vibrant youthful demography located in many tertiary institutions, who form the bulk of the end users of their products.

Reps demand 40-year socioeconomic plan from FG

Federal Government to develop a long-term socioeconomic plan for Nigeria. The lawmakers adopted a motion at the plenary on Tuesday, entitled, ‘Need for Nigeria to Develop a Long-Term Social and Economic Development Framework Vision’.

The House urged the Federal Government to develop a ‘SMART 40-year Strategic Economic Master-Plan and Development Strategy’ and an economic framework to implement the strategy.

The House also urged all relevant agencies to articulate a long-term agenda anchored on the government economic development strategy framework.

The lawmakers mandated its Committee on National Planning and Economic Development to ensure compliance with the resolution.

Moving the motion, Mr Henry Nwawuba, who jointly sponsored the motion with Mr Nasiru Ali-Ahmed, noted the significance of Nigeria’s past development master plans.

Nwawuba stated that Nigeria needed to consolidate its leadership role in Africa by establishing itself as a significant player in the global economy through sustainable development and viable economic diversification.

In a related development, the House, also on Tuesday, unanimously adopted another motion entitled, ‘Need to Diversify Nigeria’s Economy to ensure Food Security in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic’, moved by Mr Dozie Nwankwo.