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Is a daily bath necessary?

I am a Cosmologist, and by the nature of my profession, very keen on beauty regimes for women. One of the causes of dry skin is the habit of taking bath every day. From my experience, I don’t think that a daily bath is necessary. Kindly advise me on this.

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Yes, you are correct. It has been established that unless a person by reason of occupation or health reasons is always sweaty or grimy and needs to shower more often, daily baths are not necessary. Apart from causing skin problems or other health issues, a lot of water is also wasted. Also, the oils, perfumes, and other additives in shampoos, conditioners, and soaps may cause problems of their own, such as allergic reactions (not to mention their cost). While there is no ideal frequency, experts suggest that once in a while, short baths (lasting three or four minutes) with a focus on the armpits and groin may suffice. Although some people may be addicted to the habit of daily bath, it may be a habit worth breaking.

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Senator Shehu Sani has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to fix the nation’s security and economic challenges.

Appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former lawmaker said the spate of attacks in parts of the country can be handled as terrorism affects other countries of the world.

“From the report which we have heard from the killings till going on, even the personnel of the army were even affected.

“We can still say that President Muhammadu Buhari has two major challenges before him – the economy and security.

“The President still has a lot to do. The earlier he does it, the better. Going for town halls, the meeting has not provided the right result,” he said.

When asked if the killings in Nigeria as claimed by Professor Wole Soyinka are beyond the nation’s capacity to handle, Shehu Sani said he believes the security apparatus can effectively contain the threats raging from kidnapping, banditry, terrorism among others.

READ ALSO: Narrowing Security Challenges To One Tribe Is Unfair, Says APC Member

He, however, wants the Federal Government to collaborate with neighbouring Cameroon, Niger, and Chad who also have a share of insurgency.

“These are things that can still be tackled because we are not isolated from the problem as a nation. Our neighbours too – Niger, Chad and Cameroon Republic are also facing the same problem.

The former Kaduna lawmaker also decried the situation whereby efforts geared towards tackling Boko Haram activities seem not to have yielded the desired results.

He lamented that terrorism in Nigeria has entered its tenth year with the war against banditry in its fifth year.

Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo has emerged highest goal scorer of the African Cup of Nations 2019.

Ighalo won the golden boot with five goals.

Below are other leading goalscorers in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after Algeria won the final in Cairo Friday:

READ ALSO: Algeria Sink Senegal To Claim Second Africa Cup Of Nations

3: Mahrez, Ounas (both ALG), Bakambu (COD), Mane (SEN)

2: Belaili, Bounedjah (both ALG), Elmohamady, Salah (both EGY), Kodjia, Zaha (both CIV), Andriamahitsinoro (MAD), J. Ayew (GHA), Bahoken (CMR), En-Nesyri (MAR), Msakni (TUN), Okwi (UGA), Olunga (KEN), Pote (BEN), Yattara (GUI), Zungu (RSA).

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BREAKING: Algeria win AFCON 2019 with 1 – 0 over Senegal

Algeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 1-0 in the final in Egypt.

Baghdad Bounedjah’s strike after just 79 seconds – the quickest final goal in the history of the competition – sealed victory for the Desert Foxes.

Senegal had a penalty overturned by VAR which only added to the cagey atmosphere and sweltering conditions at Cairo’s International Stadium, Evening Standard said.

But a solid defensive display from Algeria allowed them to hold their narrow lead and clinch a first AFCON title for 29 years.

Unlike in many other finals, the two sides went into the game having already met in the group stages, with Algeria emerging victorious with a 1-0 victory.

With that being the opening game of the group, it didn’t feel like much of a psychological edge. Instead, Algeria would find a huge slice of good fortune after just 79 seconds.

Ismael Bennacer won possession down the left flank and sent Bounedjah advancing towards goal. The striker still had a lot to do but found space 20 yards out and decided to shoot.

Despite the best efforts of Salif Sane to block the shot, it took a wicked deflection and looped over Senegal goalkeeper Alfred Gomis and into the net.

The goal sparked wild celebrations on the Algeria bench as the whole team raced to the sidelines. Had they celebrated too much, too soon?

Senegal began to find their feet in the game as Mbaye Niang went close with a fierce drive from 20 yards which cleared the crossbar by a matter of inches.

Sadio Mane was fortunate not to see red after appearing to throw an elbow into the torso of Sofiane Feghouli before a corner was about to be taken.

The referee, perhaps unsighted, allowed play to continue with no intervention from the VAR.

After the break, Senegal looked hungry for the equaliser and nearly got their wish. Ismaila Sarr broke down the right and drilled in a cross which struck Adlene Guediora’s arm, with the referee quickly pointing to the spot.

But after a long delay, Cameroonian official Alioum Alioum consulted the TV screen and overturned the decision with help from the VAR.

Given that Guediora’s arm was by his side, it looked like the right decision.

Senegal continued to push forward, with Niang missing a golden chance after rounding the goalkeeper only to fire into the side netting.

But Algeria held firm despite being pinned to the edge of their area as they clinched a famous victory in Cairo.

BREAKING: Algeria win AFCON 2019 with 1 – 0 over Senegal
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PHOTOS: Commendation service holds for Fasoranti’s daughter, Funke Olakunrin

The commendation and night of tributes held on Friday, in honour of the slain Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Chairman of Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, at Harbour Point, Wilmot Road, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event which marked the beginning of burial rites for Olakunrin, shot dead by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen along Ondo-Ore road on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 58 years old.

Family, friends politicians who graced the event include,  Speaker, House of Representatives,  Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, leader of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and others.

Below are the photographs of dignitaries who attended the event.

Cross section of the guests at the event

Cross section of the guests at the event

Cross-section of the guests at the event

The Speaker Of House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and Femi Fani Kayode

The Speaker Of House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and Chief Ayo Adebanjo

The Speaker Of House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. and Otunba Gbenga Daniel

The Speaker Of House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila leaving the venue of the event.

Late Funke Olakunrin’s colleagues

PHOTOS: Commendation service holds for Fasoranti’s daughter, Funke Olakunrin
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Baghdad Bounedjah’s early goal propelled Algeria to a first Africa Cup of Nations title in 29 years after a fiery 1-0 victory over Sadio Mane’s Senegal in Friday’s final in Cairo.

Bounedjah gave Algeria a dream start in the second minute when his deflected shot looped over Senegal goalkeeper Alfred Gomis, and it proved enough for the 1990 champions to lift the trophy on foreign soil for the first time.

“It’s incredible. The win is for the whole country,” Algeria goalkeeper Rais M’Bolhi told beIN Sports. “We have to thank (coach) Djamel Belmadi. The situation was tricky in the past before he arrived.”

“It’s a bit hard to soak in right now but I think we’ll realise what we’ve done when we return home,” he added.

For Senegal, who lost to Algeria by the same scoreline in the group stage, the long wait for a first continental crown goes on as coach Aliou Cisse, the captain of the 2002 runners-up, again fell short in the final.

“We conceded the goal very early and on the whole I think we deserved to equalise but it didn’t happen,” said Cisse.

“I want to congratulate my players. We’ve been working together a long time for this Cup of Nations and we wanted it but tonight it didn’t go our way.”

READ ALSO: Super Eagles Return To Nigeria After 2019 AFCON Campaign

It was the first title-decider to feature two African coaches since 1998, with Algeria boss Djamel Belmadi completing a whirlwind 12 months at the helm after inheriting a side that failed to make it out of the group stage two years ago.

“Without the players I am nothing. They are the main ones. I suppose the staff played its part in guiding the players but they applied the instructions incredibly well,” said Belmadi.

With defensive rock Kalidou Koulibaly suspended for Senegal, Salif Sane deputised at the back and Ismaila Sarr was recalled in attack, while Belmadi kept faith in the same side that overcame Nigeria with an injury-time free-kick from Riyad Mahrez.

Gomis finally beaten

Senegal had understandably feared the absence of Napoli star Koulibaly, banned after two bookings in the knockout rounds, although the towering Sane was desperately unlucky as Algeria grabbed the lead with scarcely a minute played.

As Bounedjah took aim from 20 yards his effort smacked off Sane and arced high into the air before dropping underneath the crossbar and beyond a static Gomis, sparking delirious celebrations from both players and fans, some of whom arrived for the final on military planes provided by the Algerian government.

It was the first time Gomis had conceded in almost 400 minutes in Egypt having replaced the injured Edouard Mendy ahead of Senegal’s final group game.

Henri Saivet, who missed a penalty in the 1-0 victory over Tunisia, tried to catch M’Bolhi out with a free-kick while Mbaye Niang fizzed a powerful drive just over as Senegal gradually showed signs of life before the half ended with both sets of players embroiled in a scuffle as they headed for the tunnel.

Senegal thought they had won a penalty on the hour when Cameroonian referee Alioum Alioum pointed to the spot for a suspected handball by Adlene Guedioura, but the official reversed his decision after a VAR review.

Niang rounded an advancing M’Bolhi after a searching ball through from Cheikhou Kouyate but the forward sliced wide of the target from a tough angle, with the Algeria ‘keeper then acrobatically tipping over a rasping drive from Youssouf Sabaly.

The Desert Foxes started to look jaded as Senegal brought on fresh legs in Krepin Diatta and Mbaye Diagne, but Youcef Belaili nearly made it 2-0 when his cross brushed the head of a defender and skimmed the roof of the net.

Sarr blazed over on the volley as Algeria clung on to their advantage in the closing minutes, the final whistle greeted by an outpouring of raw emotion as the North Africans emerged worthy winners of the expanded 24-team event.

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday condemned the crisis rocking the State House of Assembly.

Speaking when he received in audience members of the Benin community in Abuja at Governor’s Lodge in the nation’s capital, the governor alleged that a group of people were fuelling the crisis for their selfish interest.

He, however, vowed to resist any attempt by anyone or group to obstruct the peace being enjoyed in the state.

“Is it not ironic that in a state where we have one party ruling, and that has all the 24 seats in the House of Assembly, we have this kind of a crisis?” asked Governor Obaseki who described the situation as “thoroughly embarrassing”.

He continued “At the centre, we have our own person who is supposed to superintend this. So, if your children are fighting and you cannot come and settle them, then what authority do you have to even be a father?

“I will not allow Edo State to be a pawn in anybody’s political chess game.”

READ ALSO: Reps Ask IGP To Shut Down Edo Assembly

The governor explained why those he called political godfathers were after him, saying they were against his positive transformation of the state.

He said he knew from the onset when he started executing projects that some individuals were not comfortable with what he was doing for the good of the state.

Governor Obaseki added that his refusal to share the money meant for the state formed his offence and vowed to resist them.

He said, “For me I keep asking the question what have I done wrong? What is my offence that they want to now get people to come and create confusion in the state?

“The only thing they have said is that I refused to share money; I am not taking care of the people who brought me into office.”

“I said 300,000 Edo people voted for me to be governor; if I do for the people, everybody will benefit,” the governor stated.

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I’m committed to a safe Nigeria ― Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured of his commitment to a safe and secure Nigeria.

Speaking while receiving the Muhammadu Buhari/Osinbajo (MBO) Dynamic Support Group led by the National Coordinator, Usman Ibrahim, Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja on Friday, he said the objective was to have a Nigeria where families will be safe and children having opportunities for comfortable lives

His assurance came in the wake of rising insecurity in the land over which various stakeholders have voiced their concerns.

The President said: “As leaders in your various communities, I urge you all to take the message back to your community. It is not about politics, religion or tribe. It is about having a Nigeria where our family will be safe and our children we have plenty of opportunities to earn a living and have a comfortable life.”

While thanking the group for the hard work and dedication during the 2019 elections campaign, he said that his administration was also committed to delivering on its mandate.

According to him, Nigeria’s constitution was the fairest document where a state like Bayelsa with eight local government areas and Kano with 44 local government areas have the same number of senators (three each) representing their people.

He added: “The constitution facilitate one thing, that is there must be a member of the executive council from each state of the federation. Why I praise the authors of our constitution is that Bayelsa with eight local government has three senators and Kano with 44 has three senators. So, you can’t be fairer than that in the context of one Nigeria.

“Please try and understand that I appreciate you, you are doing a thankless job nobody is paying you. You use your resources and time to come together and discuss national resources. I pray God will help us to keep this country strong economically and morally.”

Buhari assured the group that he will study the demands.

Speaking earlier, Ibrahim described Buhari’s victory in the 2019 election as no handout but reward of the president’s painstaking commitment to Nigerians.

The victory, he said, was achieved through the sacrifices of many Nigerians including those who paid the supreme sacrifice and others who sustained permanent disability.

According to him, some members of MBO were attacked in the FCT and narrowly escaped death.

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He said the group also lost the Kwara coordinator and the Bayelsa State woman leader, while Ogun Aba Bayelsa states coordinators were yet to recover from the beating they received during the elections.

He reminded the president that the group embarked on a cashless campaign but were never deterred as they ensured their members were fully on the ground.

Ibrahim said the group has developed citizen-government information flow that will help the government scale its policies from the bottom-top approach.

The group suggested a next level summit that will address the challenges and prospect.

He said the group was ready to make itself available as an asset to Buhari’s administration, noting that they have qualified professionals that have excelled in various fields of endeavours that will impact the next level administration positively.

“We, therefore, request that you give consideration to this noble men and women, we promise that we will never let you down,” he added.

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended indefinitely, the Aviation Security unit heads.

This is to allow investigations into the incident of an airside incursion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Friday.

Earlier on, a man was sighted trying to climb into an Azman aircraft waiting for clearance from Air Traffic Controllers.

According to the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, replacements of the affected officers have been detailed in the interim.

“Following the unfortunate airside incursion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos today, July 19, 2019, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has suspended indefinitely the Aviation Security unit heads who were on duty when the incident occurred, pending completion of the ongoing investigation into the regrettable security infringement.

“The affected officers are the Airport Chief of Security, Mamman Mohammed Sadiku, International Terminal Security Officer, Oni Adedamola Abiodun, Head of Department Domestic Terminal 2, Owotor Kenneth Okezie and Head of Department Domestic Terminal 1, Badejo Adebowale Ayodele.

“In the interim, a General Manager of the Authority, Dr. Anne Enyinnaya-Egbadon, has been detailed to take charge of security at the airport. Other affected officers have also been replaced.”

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The statement added that the arrangement will help to ensure a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident.

“The current arrangement is aimed at ensuring an efficient and thorough investigation towards the recovery and sustenance of the airport’s proactive security integrity.

“FAAN views this breach as a serious security concern and has commenced an investigation to ascertain the remote and immediate causes of this incident to forestall future occurrence,” it read.

One person was killed and 14 were injured in clashes near a gorilla sanctuary in DR Congo where there has been mounting friction between park guards and local Pygmies, sources said Friday.

The violence occurred near the Kahuzi Biega National Park, a UNESCO heritage site in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that is a haven for the world’s largest gorilla species.

“A conservation patrol which was pursuing two poachers was ambushed on Wednesday by Pygmies armed with machetes and bows and arrows,” park spokesman Hubert Mulongoy said.

“Thirteen park wardens were wounded in the clash, three of them seriously,” he said. “One of the seriously injured had his fingers severed by a machete.”

Separately, Ntavuna Cizungu, a representative of a Pygmy community that lives on the edge of the park, told AFP that a Pygmy named lwaboshi Simba was shot dead during the confrontation “and died immediately.”

Another Pygmy was injured, he said.

Mulongoy said there had been a “resurgence of tension in the past few days between indigenous people and the park.”

In April, a warden was killed in a clash, the park said, denying that this episode was associated with the death of a Pygmy the previous day.

The Pygmies are angry about being denied access to Kahuzi Biega.

The park says they illegally entered the sanctuary between August and October last year, and have been carrying out acts of “deforestation” since then.

The park wardens are chiefly recruited among former soldiers and police and include a number of Pygmies.

Kahuzi Biega, named after two extinct volcanoes, is the only place in the world where visitors can see eastern lowland gorillas in the wild, the park says on its website.

The 6,000-square-kilometre (2,300-square-mile) haven, created in 1970, is a magnet for well-heeled tourists, providing an important source of revenue for the DRC.

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