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UPDATE: BBNaija Reunion, Chichi Opens Up On Failed Relationship As She Stated ''Deji Manipulated Me So Much That I Started Believing Something Was Wrong With Me”

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  Former Big Brother Naija “Level Up” housemate, Chichi, has opened up about her failed relationship with fake housemate, Deji Morafa.  During the reunion show on Wednesday, Chichi went into detail about all the ill treatments he subjected her to, which ultimately led to their split. According to Chichi, throughout their time together, Deji would assure her of his love but presented a different narrative to the public. She claimed Deji exploited her childhood experiences to make her believe that she was the one at fault each time they had an argument, causing her to question her own sanity and even consider seeking therapy. Chichi also mentioned how Deji would dismiss her concerns whenever she voiced them, claiming that she was overthinking things. She said she eventually grew tired of the situation, which she found draining, and decided to walk away. “In SA [South Africa], most of you would noticed that I wasn’t really giving him [Deji] my time until he was complain
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Diet

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You are what you eat. This saying certainly holds true as our diet plays 70 per cent role in keeping us healthy and also in shape. Eating a balanced diet is therefore important but we often get swayed by wrong food choices and unhealthy food items that are at times passed off as healthy. In order to make sure you consume the right foods, here's a detailed listing of all the right practices and dietary choices you need to make on an everyday basis. From choosing the right ingredients such as your cooking oil to making healthier versions of your favorite dishes, find all the diet info you need below.  Diet Basics Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats and minerals are the major components of a healthy diet. The basics of diet will help you understand what kind of fruits, vegetables, legumes and dairy you should include in your daily diet. Healthy Eating Out Eating healthy when you are out can be a real challenge specially when you are travelling or are on a road trip. Many items in f
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Tems Opens Up On How She Produced Her Song, ‘Ice T’ [Video]

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Raving Nigerian female vocalist, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems has opened up on how she producer her trending tune, ‘Ice T’. The multifaceted singer, songwriter and producer has taken us through the her life as a music producer. The 2022 BET Awards Best Intenrtal Act winner, Tems gave a breakdown of how ‘Ice T’ was made. The multiple award winning musician also produces some of her songs, a skill most fans do not know and one of her self-produced record is ‘Ice T’, a beautifully crafted single off her 2020 Extended Play; ‘For Broken Ears’. In a short vide shared on social media, the sensational songstress gave a detailed explanation of the production process and it is exciting to watch. Tems also revealed that, her upcoming studio album will be packed with self produced songs. Following her success at the 2022 BET Awards where she won Best International Act and Best Collaboration of the year with Wizkid’s ‘Essence’, Tems on Friday, July 1, 2022 received another interna
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Nollywood Actor, Baba Ijesha Jailed For 16 Years For Se*ual Assault

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Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court has sentenced Nollywood actor and comedian, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha to 16 years imprisonment over sexual assault. --Advertisements-- Justice Taiwo gave the judgment on Thursday adding that the jail term will run concurrently. Baba Ijesha is facing six counts of child defilement that include indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault by penetration. The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions, which proffered the charges against the actor, argued that the offences contravene Section 135, 137, 261, 202, 262 and 263 of the Lagos State Criminal Law 2015, which stipulates life imprisonment for offenders.  Baba Ijesha pleaded not guilty to all the counts. However, a Closed-Circuit Television video recording detailing his relationship with the victim said to be a minor was played in court. Delivering the judgement, Jus
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Portable Reacts After Davido and Others Unfollowed him For Supporting APC

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  Portable has reacted after Davido and some celebrities followed him for supporting APC Recall that Portable was caught on Camera collecting money from Governor Oyetola. He also urged his fans to vote for him in the gubernatorial election.  His support for Governor Adegboyega Oyetola didn’t sit well with music lovers and Davido fans who wanted no time In Dragging him. They also carried out their threats to unfollow him on Instagram after Davido unfollowed him. Reacting to this , Portable made a video dragging his haters. He accused them of being hypocrites and wanting him to Starve because he wants to please them. He also said that he collected the money because he needs their connections. In his words, “In This life, some are destined to make it while others are destined not to…”
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7 Health Benefits of Eating Cucumber

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       Though commonly thought to be a vegetable, cucumber is actually a fruit. It’s high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some conditions. Also, cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in weight loss. This article takes a closer look at some of the top health benefits of eating cucumber. 1. It’s High in Nutrients Cucumbers are low in calories but high in many important vitamins and minerals. One 11-ounce (300-gram) unpeeled, raw cucumber contains the following (1): Calories: 45 Total fat: 0 grams Carbs: 11 grams Protein: 2 grams Fiber: 2 grams Vitamin C: 14% of the RDI Vitamin K: 62% of the RDI Magnesium: 10% of the RDI Potassium: 13% of the RDI Manganese: 12% of the RDI Although, the typical serving size is about one-third of a cucumber, so eating a standar
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Foods That Do Not Belong In The Refrigerator

Nuts nuts When nuts are exposed to air or cold, they go bad. That is why storing it in the refrigerator is a complete no-no. Refrigeration will make their textures weaker and softer instead of crunchy. Also, it will lose its taste and flavor. Nuts are best sealed in an airtight container and stored in the shelf. Garlic garlic Garlic, like onions shouldn’t be stored in the refrigerator. They need to be kept dry and exposed to room temperature air. The fridge will make them to loose their right flavor and cause them to have an awful smell. Then, when you add to your food, they bring in the bad flavor caused by the fridge and spoil the taste.
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Enemies at Your Table: Deadliest Foods

Food: four letters and an entire world behind it. Our lives rotate around what we eat, what we would like to taste and what we’d better eliminate from our diet. Food works as a cultural glue, bringing together families, friends or creating moments of sharing. At the same time, food could be our worst enemy: we’re not simply talking about the boundaries and extreme consequence of eating disorders, it’s more about having a sense of awareness when we approach a charcuterie platter. Dictionary Some of the “everyday foods” we eat hide some deadly features, which most people ignore. We take a look at some of the slow death being served to you! Carbonated water, flavoring and sweeteners are the top 3 ingredients of this globally popular drink. Plus, there are numerous other additives that transform soda from an innocent alternative to water to one of our prime deadliest “foods”. Why? It’s easy. Your brain cannot be satisfied by sugary soda drinks, so you’ll keep on adding empty calories t
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Protein shakes aren't the best form of post workout nutrition: Know what to have instead

A new study says that protein shakes may be offering no added benefits after intense exercises. Read on to know what foods to have for proper post workout nutrition. Most people hitting the gym regularly know that protein shakes are the thing to guzzle down after an intense workout. But this may not be true. In fact, not many people know what exactly post workout nutrition is. According to a new study, protein shakes might not be the best drink to help in muscle recovery after an intensive workout session. Researchers from University of Lincoln, the UK, found that carbohydrate-rich sports drinks are an effective way to repair muscles instead of protein shakes. This study was published in the Journal of Human Kinetics. Researchers studied 30 males in the age group of 20 to 30 years. All participants had a year's experience of resistance training. They were then divided into three groups. Each group was then asked to consume hydrolysate drink, a flavoured carbohydrate drink and a m
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Weight training

Weight TrainingWeight training also called strength training or resistance training, refers to a variety of exercises practised mostly at the gym where we work our muscles against a force to make them bigger, more defined or stronger. It helps target various body parts including abs, back, shoulders, legs, arms and chest. It helps those who want to gain weight and lose weight as well. For those looking to lose weight, it helps build lean muscle which promotes faster weight loss, ups their metabolism and even helps tighten the skin. For those looking to gain weight, weight training is as required as for those looking to lose it. It’s a common myth that weight training is only for men who want to bulk up but the truth is that it is essential for everyone including women. It not only help increase muscle tone and look slimmer, but also helps prevents bone loss and prevent osteoporosis.
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Weight Loss

Weight loss refers to losing weight by reducing the total body mass. This is usually done by following an exercise and diet regime and has many physical, social and psychological benefits. Various crash/fad diets claim to help people lose weight quickly but are harmful because they eliminate certain nutrients resulting in decreased immunity. Body Mass Index It measures an individual's relative size concerning his body mass and height. It is used to measure if one's weight is healthy or not. It is the ratio of your body weight to the square of your height; its unit is kg/m2. An individual is considered healthy and has an appropriate weight if their BMI is within 18.5 and 24.9. Nowadays, there’s a greater tendency to measure a person’s body fat percentage, which many believe is a more accurate indication of one’s health and well-being. Basal Metabolic Rate The basal metabolic rate measures the metabolic rate of the body. In short, it measures the energy your body requires to
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