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Governor of Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha has reiterated the commitment of his administration to payment of pensions in the state, even as he pledged to entrench transparency and accountability in governance.

Governor Ihedioha stated this Wednesday, while delivering a goodwill message during the Third Quarter Consultative Forum for States and the Federal Capital Territory held in Owerri.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Gerald Irona, the Governor explained that the ongoing Pensions Verification Exercise is aimed at providing accurate database of pensioners in the state.

He commended the National Pensions Commission for organizing the Forum, particularly, their choice of Owerri, expressing readiness to partner with the Commission in relevant areas.

“In consonance with our social contract with the good people of Imo State who elected us, we are committed to enthroning good governance, strengthening accountability and transparency in the deployment of Government resources and the delivery of projects which impact positively on the Imo citizenry. To this end, we are not leaving any stone unturned in our holistic approach towards prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensions. Currently, the verification process, aimed at providing an authentic and verifiable database of pensioners in the State is ongoing, in order to facilitate continuous payment of their terminal entitlements.”

“I must commend the National Pensions Commission for organizing this forum at intermittent periods. It is one of the veritable avenues at fulfilling their statutory mandate of regulating, supervising and ensuring the effective administration of Pension matters in Nigeria.”

Earlier in a welcome address, the Acting Director General of the National Pensions Commission, Aisha Dahir-Umar described the approach of the administration of Chief Emeka Ihedioha to pension issues as exemplary, urging other state governments to emulate him.

Represented by the General Manager, Information Communication Technology, Polycarp Ugwu, the, Umar lauded the Governor’s “enthusiasm and commitment” towards the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme in the state.

The DG described the Forum as a “potent medium for actualizing the Commission’s culture of continuous engagement with critical stakeholders in the states.”

The PENCOM Chief Executive lamented the non-remittance of pension contributions by some states of the federation, describing it as injurious to the scheme.

“The Commission is however concerned about the huge sum of un-credited pension contributions of state employees with PFAs, amounting to N4.08 billion as at 31st August 2019.”

Walter Duru, Ph.D

Senior Special Assistant, Media and Communications to the Deputy Governor

September 25, 2019

By Joseph ETTA

The monster called kidnapping can be curtailed with the introduction of community policing known as “Vigilante group” in each community.

This suggestion was made by Honourable Eta Mbora, member representing Odukpani and Calabar in Cross River State in a chat with Day Break in Calabar.

He observed that if the “Vigilante group” is well funded by the public spirited individual, it could stand as a strong force to wage war against the menace of this “monster” called kidnapping.

He believed that community involvement will go a long way to help reduce the high menace of kidnapping and insecurity which is most prevalence in his constituency and the entire Nigeria at Large.

The law maker is of the opinion that if the peace-loving individuals in such community would rise up and take the responsibility of proper funding the “vigilante group”, the menace of kidnapping will be reduced to the barest minimum in the state as well as the entire country.

He disagreed strongly to the opinion that kidnapping is borne out of political thuggery but pointed out that the youths are simply lazy and are not prepared to work, “they are only looking for quick money”.

Hon. Eta Mbora reinteracted that more involvement of the community and its leaders being strong and fearless to face this evil act because the perpetrator of this evil act live in the community, they come from a family and the leaders know them the better; He added.

The Law maker calls for youth to take to craftsmanship that this well curtail unemployment.

He advised the youths to learn trade, go into apprenticeship to learn trade.

He berated youths especially those in his constituency of being reluctant to learn skill work taking to craftsmanship that will help them become entrepreneurs, the trouble among our youths is that they are lazy.

This will help reduce the level of unemployment and prepare them for a better tomorrow, He added.

Apart from its great taste, sugarcane juice also have amazing health benefits. Here are 10 amazing health benefits of sugarcane juice:

1. It cures acne

If you are prone to acne, use a sugarcane face mask made out of sugarcane juice on a regular basis. It is effective in curing skin problems like acne.

2. It protects your skin from aging

Sugarcane contains antioxidants, flavonoids and phenolic compounds which make it a good option to get a glowing, soft and moisturized skin.

3. It is an instant energy booster

Sugarcane juice is one of the best sources of energy and a great mood booster and it also leaves you refreshed.

4. It ensures a safe pregnancy

For quicker, safer pregnancy and delivery, sugarcane juice should be added to a pregnant woman’s diet.

5. It prevents bad breath and tooth decay

Sugarcane juice contains calcium and phosphorus which helps to build the teeth enamel. Also, if you are battling with bad breath, use sugarcane juice.

6. Helps in the development of bones and teeth

Sugarcane juice is rich in calcium which helps in building the skeletal strength, including bones and teeth.

7. It fights cancer

Sugarcane juice serves as a deterrent to fatal diseases like cancer, especially prostate and breast cancer.

8. It treats sore throat

Drink a glass of sugarcane juice to soothe itching or sore throat. Sugarcane has a lot of Vitamin C which makes it a great remedy for sore throat.

9. It heals wounds

Sugarcane juice also helps in speeding up the recovery of wounds because of the presence of sucrose in it.

10. It aids weight loss

Sugarcane juice helps to reduce the bad cholesterol in the body, thereby aiding weight loss.

Website design is an important factor in the success of your site. It is important to give a good first impression that will make visitors stay and eventually browse all throughout the site.

Since the homepage is usually the first page they see, you should make extra effort in this particular page. Well, it is also crucial not to overdo it.

Do not worry because in this article, we will share some guidelines to help you design a homepage that makes visitors stay.

1. Be clear with your message

Your homepage is where you introduce what the site is about. When someone sees the page, they should immediately know what to expect and basically what the site is about. Thus, it is important to be clear with the message that you wish to convey. You can make use of different elements like images or words. But you should be careful not to overdo it as you do not want to confuse the site visitors.

2. Decide where to focus

You should have one focus and this is where you want the visitors to look at whether it is a statement, an image or video. This is an easier way to capture the attention of your site visitors. You only have a few seconds to get their attention so it is best to have one focus.

3. Keep Sentences Brief and Concise

If you will be using words then be sure that your sentences are short and brief. You do not want to put too many words and long paragraphs on your homepage. This is very heavy to look at, and it’s possible that it will just turn the visitors away. So just use a few words that can be read in less than five seconds or in just a glance. Again, you only have a few seconds to capture attention of the audience so make use of it wisely.

4. Use Clean Layout

Your main goal is to make the homepage look clean and easy on the eyes. You should use a clean layout that is easy to look at. Online users especially the older ones hate messy sites or those that have too many elements that you do not know anymore where to look at.

5. Use Formidable CTA

It is important to make the CTA or call-to-action formidable and prominent. You should smoothly lead visitors to other pages in the website without feeling lost or confused as to where or what they should click.
These are some tips to help you design your homepage. With these tips, you can capture the attention of visitors through homepage. This is your shot to make them stay and eventually lead them to your sales page or money page.

It is also advisable to always study the performance of your page whether you are receiving high bounce rate or where they particularly click or the time they stayed in the website.

With this, you can make necessary adjustments to improve your traffic and overall performance of the website. Do not be complacent instead you should always reinvent and improve. This way, you can keep up with the competition.

Source: naijatechguide.com

It is essential we bathe everyday, it makes us healthy as well as feel fresh and confident. However, many tend to not wash certain parts of their bodies when bathing. This is either because they overlook washing those parts or often forget washing them.

Here are 8 body parts many often do not wash when bathing:

1. Under Foot

The majority of people fall in this category because they fail to wash the under part of their feet. When bathing, quite a large number of us fail to remember that washing the under part of their foot is very important for healthy skin.

When we fail to wash the under part of our feet, it begins to change leading to what we call a dead skin. Also, it may also lead to cracks and the under part of our feet will become rough. Meanwhile, if you are guilty of this, you can go ahead and scrub your feet with a pumice stone. When you scrub your feet with a pumice stone, it will make them clean and soft once more.

2. Behind the Ears

Our ears are very important and sensitive to our body because it enables us to hear things and what people are saying. The secretion at the back of the ear can begin to sink if it is not washed over time. Basically, a majority of people even fail to clean the ear not to talk more of the back of the ear.

Since we walk around where dust can be found, it is then important we begin to wash the back of our ear daily in order to prevent infection which may be building up.

3. Bellybutton

Yes, a lot of people fall victim to this again. It is one of the sensitive areas of the body which is left ignored by the human mind. If you fail to wash your bellybutton daily, it begins to get dirty and can be infectious to our health. The bellybutton may be a small area in our body, but it is also important that it is washed.

4. Finger Nails

Failing to wash our fingernails is the basic reason why a lot of people fall sick because that same finger is used to eat some foods. What we fail to realize is that the fingernails accumulate dirt which can be very unhealthy when we touch food or touch others. The dirt is often ridden with bacteria which can make people fall sick. That is why it is important that we begin to wash our fingernails.

5. The Back

Some people who cannot reach for their back while bathing often fail to wash it. They only prefer to pour water on their backs while forgetting that it needs scrubbing in order to stay clean. The dirt from your back when you fail to wash it is capable of staining your cloth most especially if you are wearing a white shirt.

6. In between Toes

For an individual who wears socks, shoes or even slippers, it is very important that you pay attention to washing in between your toes. After a long day’s work, dirt accumulates in between our toes and failure to wash that part of your body area could lead to your skin toe peeling or blackness of that area.

7. Nostrils

People may see this point as actually disgusting, but it is very efficient when properly done. When we walkabout, we inhale dust which is bad for our health, this dust then begins to accumulate inside our nose causing some form of sickness like catarrh.

Washing our nostrils while bathing is very important for good hygiene.

8. Palms

Since we make use of our sponge on our palms, we often fail to see the need to wash our palms again. However, it is very important that we wash our palms because they are one of the dwelling places for germs which can be harmful to our health.

I am sure a very high number of people fail to wash some of the body parts stated in this article. The human mind does not remember them when we bath. However, it’s great to keep them in mind during each bath to keep ourselves clean and free from germs and bacteria.

Technology is widely influencing changes in the society and one of such changes is in how we relate socially with each other. With the coming of the social media; how people socialize have greatly taken a new turn.

There are now incidents of online dating; where you find two individuals dating without meeting each other in person.

Well, here are things you should be aware of before you begin dating online:

1. It could be a glorious success…

As already stated above, love lives in the Nigerian atmosphere and with good Internet connection and a nice chunk of luck, you can tap into it.

If you’ve found someone online whose persona has caught you in a web of attraction, don’t be afraid to say something, it could be the beginning of great things for you.

2. Or maybe an epic failure

Just as you could create a fairytale romance, you could also experience failure. Sometimes, the guy or girl might be taken, or they could have no interest in social media/Internet relationships.

It’s a game of half chances… you win some, you lose some.

3. You might not like them in person

Sadly, some people are not as fun in person as they are on social media.

Thanks to filters and other picture-editing tools, some other people have a different look on their social media pages and another one in real life.

This is referred to as being ‘catfished.’ Catfishing is the act of luring someone into a relationship by adopting a fictional online persona.

You gotta watch out for those ones, too.

4. You could get curved

When you get curved on social media [mostly on twitter and Instagram, it means that someone intentionally rejected you with an intention to ridicule you or make a mess of you.

This is common with ladies [of course] and they often say no to you in the rudest, insulting and shadiest manners possible. That’s actually what makes it a curve.

5. Your privacy is at stake

This often comes directly as a result of being curved. When some babes curve guys [or when it happens the other way round] they sometimes take screenshots of the curve and put it on their timeline for all to see.