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JUST IN: Governor Akeredolu Tests Positive For Coronavirus

by thrilliant
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Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease. He made the disclosure in a video he posted on his verified Twitter handle.

According to the governor, he’s currently asymptomatic and has been self-isolating.

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“Today I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self isolating. Work continues. Your continued prayers over my well being are most appreciated,” Akeredolu tweeted.

He joins the increasing number of serving governors who have tested positive for the virus.

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7 Real Life Treasure That Are Yet To Be Discovered

by thrilliant
written by thrilliant 11 minutes read

If you are an adventurer, it’s time to grab your pickaxe, shovel, and diving gear, and get to work on unearthing, adventurer always thinks of bumping into unimaginable treasure.

Of course, by now, all the really good treasure must all have been recovered, right? Wrong — billions of dollars of bountiful booty are still out there, just waiting for the right adventurer to track them down and turn them into a retirement plan for the next ten generations of their family.

In this article I will share with you twelve (12) untaped hidden treasure that are to be discovered

1. CAPTAIN KIDD’S TREASURE.



Anyone who says they don’t want to be a pirate is lying at least a little bit, but since it isn’t a great career choice, finding a pirate’s treasure is a completely legitimate alternative. Captain William Kidd was one of the Indian Ocean’s most notorious pirates, and when he was executed in London in 1701, he took his secrets to the grave.
That includes the location of his flagship and the treasure that he amassed during his career. If you care to go looking for the Adventure, the ship is somewhere around Madagascar and the island affectionately named the Island of the Pirates, Sainte Marie. According to the accepted story, Kidd set Adventure on fire and buried her in a watery grave, transferring what booty he could carry onto a new ship. But then it gets murky; legend relayed by the Washington Post says it’s buried either off the coast of Madagascar, in New York, or in the Caribbean.
In 2015, Barry Clifford declared he’d found the wreck of Adventure, and he had a 110-pound silver ingot as proof. But no worries, dear treasure hunters. UNESCO declared it wasn’t treasure at all, just a piece of lead ballast. It — and other historians — condemned Clifford’s shoddy excavation and lack of documentation, and confirmed that Captain Kidd’s treasure is still up for grabs.

 

2. TREASURE OF THE NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA (CAPTAIN’S CABIN).



Yes, the good ship Atocha was found and salvaged in 1985, from what the press called “The shipwreck of the century.” However, the most valuable part — the stern castle that housed the captain’s cabin and the ship’s most valuable cargo — has yet to be found.

The Nuestra Senora de Atocha was part of a Spanish flotilla of 20 ships bound from Havana to Spain in September of 1622.

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The ships were carrying an incredibly large amount of precious metals and valuable goods. The day after they set sail, a hurricane sank eight of the 20 ships, including the Atocha, which acted as the rear guard for the flotilla.

The vessel was a heavily armed galleon, and held one of the largest caches of treasure in the whole fleet. Since the ship sank in only 55 feet of water, attempts were quickly made to recover the horde, but the Spanish salvage teams couldn’t open the hatches. A month later, another hurricane swept the wreck away, leaving it lost for more than 400 years.

The treasure that has been recovered consists of nearly $500 million worth of precious metals and artifacts, but the elusive captain’s cabin remains to be found. Any salvage expert or true adventurer who finds and recovers it will truly be set for life.

3. THE IRISH CROWN JEWELS.



Many things were different in 1907, and ideas about security were very different. When the Irish Crown Jewels went missing, they were under the not-so-watchful eye of Sir Arthur Vicars, who kept them in the library of the Bedford Tower of Dublin Castle.

They were only kept there because no one had measured the door when they were building the dedicated safe room. The jewels’ actual safe couldn’t fit, so they decided to just leave them in the library and, presumably, go for a drink.
It was a member of the cleaning staff who told Vicars the keys to the library door weren’t where they were supposed to be on the morning of July 6. It wasn’t until the afternoon that he bothered to check the jewels and found they were gone.

Locks were unlocked, doors had been opened, and no alarms had been sounded, leading to the belief that it was an inside job. The top suspect isn’t Vicars but his second-in-command, Francis (brother of Ernest) Shackleton. He ultimately vanished without a trace after completing a prison sentence for bank fraud. Other suspects have been named, but the jewels are still missing. The Irish would probably still like them back.

4. TREASURE OF SANTISSIMA CONCEPCION.



The Santissima Concepcion — known at the time as El Grande — was a massive Spanish galleon commanded by Admiral Manual Ortiz Aosemena when it sank in 1683.

 

The El Grande was carrying a treasure bound for Spain, when it ran into the hurricane that sank it and killed 496 on board. Only four men made it to the shores of Saint Augustine, Florida, but the ship and its treasure was never found.

The El Grande was said to be carrying silver bullion, spices, 1,500 pounds of gold, 77 chests of pearls, 217 chests of other goods, and 49 chests of emeralds.

Legend has it that only a single chest filled with clothes and 1,500 pesos washed ashore in Florida — it was believed to belong to the wreck, but nothing has ever been found since. Recovery efforts went on until around 1701, but the wreck’s location is currently unknown. It may be somewhere in the waters of Key Biscayne or anywhere between the Florida coast and the Bahamas.

5. TREASURE OF SAN MIGUEL.



A lot of the treasure lost at sea during the early years of the eighteenth century cam about due to two things: the War of Succession in Spain, and a whole slew of hurricanes. In 1715, a small flotilla of ships came together to form a fleet of treasure ships, bound from the New World to Spain. Spain was in dire need of funds following the war, so it was common for treasure ships to sail back to Europe during times of peace, so they could help build up the empire’s coffers.
The flotilla arranged in 1715 was another of these missions, and they decided to hold off on their trip until right before hurricane season began, the idea being that the prevalence of hurricanes might keep pirates away during their trip. The wager paid off, in that they didn’t have to deal with pirates, but then the hurricane went after them, sinking every ship in the fleet.
Since the fleet sank, many efforts have been made to recover the treasure. Only a small fraction of the treasure was ever found, but six of the seven vessels were located. The San Miguel was a small Carrack-class vessel, lighter than a galleon and therefore faster. Because of this, the San Miguel was loaded with treasure, one of the richest treasures to be found on the bottom of the sea, in fact. So naturally, it’s the one ship in the fleet nobody’s found. There’s always a catch.

6. TREASURE OF GENGHIS KHAN.



It may surprise you to learn that the final resting place of history’s most successful emperor, who commanded the largest contiguous empire in history, is unknown.

The grave of Genghis Khan has been a secret lost for nearly a millennia — wherever it is, it’s likely the untold riches of the Mongolian Empire might just be settled there, too.

That’s the basic legend of Khan’s tomb.

The story goes that he wished his burial place be kept secret, so 40 of his men took his body and buried it somewhere. They were then killed by Khan’s guards, who in turn committed suicide, leaving nobody alive to tell where the tomb was.

It is also said that “40 girls — adorned in precious garments, gold and fine jewels — were killed and buried with him, to join his spirit in the afterlife.” Whether or not this story is true doesn’t matter. The location of Khan’s final resting place has been a mystery since his death, and people have been looking for it ever since.

Many believe that Khan rests somewhere around Laky Issyk Kul in Kyrgyzstan, but that’s as far as anyone has ever gotten. The Soviets took this legend so seriously, they funded a costly expedition in the 1970s to search for the tomb, but found nothing.

There are also those who believe he may have been buried atop Mount Burkhan Khaldun in Mongolia, as this would have been one of the highest points in the empire, and thus quite the symbolic place to bury its leader.

When it comes to buried treasure, finding the tomb of Genghis Khan — even without a speck of gold, though many specks would be preferable — would still amount to the discovery of the century. That’s something every treasure hunter would love to put on their business card.

7. TREASURE OF LIMA



It’s one of life’s most fundamental truths: most people just can’t be trusted to not steal a treasure hoard when they’re hired to transport it for someone else.

That’s exactly what happened in 1820, when Captain William Thompson was given the care of a cargo hold full of reclaimed pirate treasure, including things like 1,000 diamonds, 200 jewel-filled chests, and 113 gold statues.

Thompson was a British trader hired to take the treasure from Peru to Mexico. Instead, predictably, he took it for himself. It’s believed he headed to Cocos Island in the Pacific, stashed the treasure, then set sail again.

Unfortunately for Thompson, he ran into the Spanish, who executed the entire crew except for Thompson and his first mate. They bargained with their captors, promising to lead them to the treasure. We already know Thompson’s word wasn’t really worth much, so it’s not surprising that he escaped into the Cocos jungles when they returned.

No one’s really sure what happened to them after that, but it’s thought they were rescued sans treasure. Thompson isn’t the only one said to have buried treasure there.

A British sailor supposedly left 350 tons of gold there, along with the ill-gotten gains of the pirate Benito Bonito. No one’s really been able to do much large-scale searching, as treasure hunting has been outlawed by Costa Rica on behalf of UNESCO, the party-poopers.

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List Of Foreign Countries that Speak Igbo Language

by thrilliant
written by thrilliant 3 minutes read

Have you ever considered that your native language might be spoken fluently in unexpected corners of the world? Nigeria, a diverse nation comprising three major ethnic groups—Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba—each with its distinct language, offers a fascinating glimpse into the global diffusion of languages.

Over the years, the Igbo people have emerged as one of Nigeria’s most prominent tribes, known for their extensive travels to foreign lands. As they journeyed far from home, they carried their language with them, spreading its influence across continents through various historical and contemporary channels such as the trans-Atlantic slave trade, immigration, and trade networks.

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Among the countries where Igbo language finds a voice:

1. United States:

There exists a vibrant community of Igbo speakers in the USA, particularly in states with significant African diaspora populations such as Texas, Georgia, and Maryland. Here, cultural organizations, religious institutions, and social gatherings provide spaces for Igbo language to thrive and flourish, preserving ancestral traditions and fostering a sense of belonging among the diaspora.

2. Barbados:

Descendants of enslaved Africans on the island have preserved elements of their African heritage, including language, through oral traditions, music, and cultural practices. Today, expressions of Igbo language can be heard in the rhythms of Barbadian music, the cadence of local dialects, and the vibrant tapestry of island life, serving as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of Igbo culture in diverse settings.

3. Caribbean Nations:

Nations like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Belize, and the Bahamas also resonate with the sounds of Igbo language. Here, the legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade has left an indelible mark on cultural identity, with traces of Igbo language woven into the fabric of everyday life, from religious ceremonies to culinary traditions.

4. Equatorial Guinea:

Despite its geographic distance from Nigeria, historical connections between Igbo traders and the region have fostered a unique linguistic and cultural exchange, shaping the linguistic landscape of Equatorial Guinea and reinforcing ties between distant kin.

While this list provides a glimpse into the global footprint of Igbo language, it is by no means exhaustive. Countless other countries and communities, yet to be discovered and documented, harbor speakers of Igbo language, further enriching the tapestry of global linguistic diversity.

As we reflect on the far-reaching influence of Igbo language beyond Nigeria’s borders, we are reminded of the power of language to transcend boundaries, connect people across continents, and preserve cultural heritage in distant lands.

 

In Another Story Yul Edochie Attack Teachers Who Flog Kids For Speaking Local Language

Top Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has revealed that teachers who flog children for speaking their local language should be ashamed of themselves.

The 38-year-old criticised the practice of forcing school children to speak foreign language in a post he shared across social media on Monday.

 

“To think that some of our teachers flogged us back then in school for speaking our language. calling it vernacular. Can you imagine? You speak your own language you get flogged. All those teachers should be ashamed of themselves. Oyibo people really messed up our brains,” he wrote.

On May 8, Yul defended the winner of the fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Mercy Eke, after she was branded ‘local’ by a critic.

 

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Four Stages Of Traditional Marriage Process In Igboland

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written by thrilliant 8 minutes read

If your man is planning for his traditional marriage, according to Igbo traditional custom, this article is to get you familiar with the process and stages of the customary rite.

Traditional marriage ”Igba nkwu” is an Igbo customary way of marriage. It is the Igbo traditional marriage rites that a groom performs at the bride’s family home in the presence of her family, extended family, and his family as well. It is an affair that joins a man and woman and their families.

It is known that Igbo culture does not recognize the process of a marriage proposal on bended knee with a ring as that signifies western culture ” any man who kneels down to propose to a woman is a compound fool – Pete Edochie”.

In Igbo culture, the family, extended family, and villagers do not recognize a man and a woman as husband and wife even if kids were involved, until a woman’s bride price has been paid.

During the days of our father, traditional marriage is being arranged by the parents of the future bride and the groom.

But in this modern age, young people are free to choose the spouse of their choice, wherever they find love, with their parents’ approval. Every stage about Traditional marriage (Igba nkwu) takes place in the bride’s family and in her compound.

For the traditional marriage to take place properly, the man must make his intention known to the lady he is dating, if she accepts the marriage proposal, the next stage is to make his intentions well known to the bride’s father and formally ask for the daughter’s hand in marriage. The act of making his intentions well known to the bride’s father is the beginning of the first Igba nkwu process called Ikuaka.

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Stage 1: Iku-aka (inqury)

Ikuaka (inquiry/knocking): is the first process of Igba nkwu in igbo culture. Here the groom goes with his father and few relatives to declare his intention to marry from that family. They are not obliged to come with anything at this early stage but as a sign of goodwill they come with kola nut and hot drinks.

The father of the man usually introduces himself and makes the intention known. In cases where the father of the groom is not alive, an uncle or elder brother does that. The bride is usually summoned by her parents and asked if she knows the groom, the reason for his visit and whether she agrees to marry him.

If she accepts the kola nut brought by the groom, then that gives way for Iju ajuju or Iju ese (Discovery of family background).

Stage 2: Iju Ese or Iju Ajuju (discovery of family background)

The next process includes seeking the consent of the bride’s extended family known as the Umunna: This stage is where the Iju ese or Iju ajuju(discovery of family background) begins. Here both parties go into an inquiry about each other’s family and what is being inquired includes the background of the family, reoccurring issues, if there is any bad omen in the family, healthy history, fertility, divorce traces, family history.

If any of the parties find anything negative, the marriage process has ended. There will be no more marriage traditionally. This is because the party that found out the negativity will no longer be in support, but in cases where the man and the woman are adamant as a result of love for each other (as can be seen in some cases in this modern age) they might choose to do the court marriage.

The court wedding is a western culture and has no correlation with the Igbo traditional marriage system. Then in cases where the discovery went well the second visit is being scheduled.

During the second visit, the groom comes with larger people and gifts like kola nuts, palm wine, beer, dry gin, soft drinks to restate his intention, and seek the consent of the Umunna. Once the Umunna gives their consent as well as the bride (for the second time) then both families share food and drink.

Stage 3: Ugwo isi Nwanyi or Imego (bride price)

Ugwo isi Nwanyi or Imego (bride price): The bride price is the money paid by a groom to the parents of the woman he has just married or is just about to marry.

This is where the negotiation and payment take place. There comes a lot of bragging from the bride’s family stating their daughter’s accomplishments while the groom and his family continue to beg for negotiation.

At the end there’s always an agreement. The bride price goes very low or high depending on what the bride’s father chooses to take from the groom. In some cases, the father of the bride will not take anything from the groom but advised him to take care of their daughter, as they are all one family.

 

[In addition, whenever a woman decides not to be in the marriage anymore because of any reason, or the man doesn’t want to marry her anymore because of whatever reason the bride’s father returns the bride price.]

This is also the stage where the marriage requirement list is given to the groom and his family. The marriage requirement list is compulsory.

Traditional marriage list differs depending on the state, village, and community and can be negotiated with the Umunna. They might decide to do it monetarily. The marriage requirement includes yam, wrappers, drinks, chickens, beverages, toiletries, jewelries, kegs of palm wine, bags of rice, food ingredients, soaps, igba “Ichafu” scarfs, wrist watches, umbrellas, etc. Size, quantity and amounts differ according to village, and community as well. The bride price and marriage requirement list is submitted on an agreed day or on the wine-carrying day.

Stage 4: The Igba nkwu Nwanyi (the bride’s wine carrying)

Igba nkwu Nwanyi (the bride’s wine carrying is the final stage of the process of Igba nkwu nwanyi in igbo culture. It is known as a celebration day. It marks the customary wedding party, which is usually done at the bride’s family. Cards are printed to invite people, the bride’s family decorates their compound and the seats meant for the couple.

The couple’s seat is always traditionally decorated with palm fronds, wrappers, and gourds. The bride’s family cater for food, and might even call live bands as well as traditional dancers to make it more entertaining.

If the bride price and marriage requirement is paid this day it is done before the wine carrying. The wine carrying is the major part of this event where the father of the bride pours wine in a cup called “iko” gives it to her to give to the man that she agreed to marry. Her husband to be is hidden in the midst of the invited guest. She dances beautifully holding the cup of wine with smiles on her face as she searches for her husband.

 

During this process, the invited guest and husband’s friends beckon at her to bring the drink to them but she knows who her husband is so she searches until she finds him and kneels down to serve the drink to the groom. If the man drinks it then that signifies he is the one. The groom puts some money in the cup, dances with the bride to receive blessing from their parents.

 

After the blessing there comes a lot of feasting and dancing with gifts being given to the couple by friends and family. At the end, the bride goes to her husband’s house. Traditionally, it’s been seen as the first time she is going to her husband’s place.

 

The Idu uno comes after the traditional wedding. Some communities in Igbo land practice it. This is when the parents of the bride officially visit where the daughter lives.

 

They set a day aside for it and visit her with lots of gift items to start life and family. Idu uno gives a bride respect in her home. The items includes cooking utensils, bed-sheets, suitcases, boxes, sewing machines, bed, pillow cases, plates, spoons, wrappers, clothes, and even cars and other important things depending on the family’s financial capability. This is done to give the family a head start to reduce expenses for them.

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See The Richest Town In Igboland

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“Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation” by Zig Ziglar,  a lot of arguments have been going on as regards the richest Town in Igboland.

It is not a secret that Nnewi is one of the most successful towns in Nigeria. Being rich in different sections of life, this place has managed to attract successfully, educated, and industrial people.

That is why in this article, we will take a closer look at this part of our country and find out bare information.

Nnewi is the first town that produced the first billionaire in Nigeria, Late Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu the father of the late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Their hometown Nnewi, in Anambra state, South-Eastern part of Nigeria, either by good fortune or hard work, has bred more naira billionaires than any other town in Nigeria, and possibly Africa. The Igbos, who sometimes refer to themselves as the ‘Jews of Africa’, have entrepreneurship spirit in their blood. They have built themselves from the ground up, with little help from the government, after a controversial policy left them all with 20 pounds each, regardless of their bank balance, at the end of the Nigerian civil war in 1970.

Nnewi  Nicknamed “the Japan of Africa” is famous as a hub for automobile spare part dealers, and most recently, Innoson, Nigeria’s first indigenous car assembly plant. The town is also known for its factories that manufacture household goods and is home to the biggest road transport companies in the country. Nnewi, with a little over two million residents, is a 30-minute drive from the Onitsha – the biggest outdoor market in West Africa – on the banks of the Niger River.

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Here is the list of few billionaires from the town and the name of their company.

Cletus Ibeto: The Chairman of  Ibeto Group, He deals with motor products, real estate, petrochemicals, agriculture, and cement.

Cosmas Maduka: The Chairman of Coscharis Group, He deals with BMW, Jaguar, Range Rover, and Rolls-Royce, etc

Innocent Chukwuma: The Founder and Chairman Of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co LTD

Gabriel Chukwuma: The elder brother of Innoson, chairman of Gabros International Football Club

Alexander Chika Okafor: The chairman Of Chicason Industries limited

Ifeanyi Ubah: The CEO of Capital Oil and Gas, President Of FC Ifeanyi Ubah and many other Investments

Louis Onwugbenu: The CEO of Louis Cater Industry Limited

Obiajulu Uzodike: The CEO Cutix Cable PLC

And many more.

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9 Types Of Man That Can Easily Attract Any Woman

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written by thrilliant 5 minutes read

Ever been with a man and thought of taking him home to introduce to your parents for he is one among the best out there? Well, though the first thing that women generally notice in men is the appearance leading on to their personality and inner self, here are a few things that tend to make a man, the best and the most appealing of all.

They wouldn’t really have to work much hard in order to gain the attention and acceptance of women if they can successfully make these features work.

In this article i will share with you the types of men that easily attract women

1) Have good sense of humor


It is indeed true that all women fall for men with a great sense of humour. This essentially attracts women more easily for good humour comes with witty thinking and intellectual sarcasm. However, take care that Mr Funny-bones doesn’t end up cracking jokes on the woman he is trying to woo.

What Does Sense Of Humor Mean?

A sense of humor refers to the ability to find things funny, general enjoyment in doing so, or the particular types of things one finds funny.

2) maintain your standard

The extent to which a man can keep up with his status and social standing is an important factor that women look into. Bank balance may or may not be the quintessential aspect but is indeed an important feature for that somewhere determines your taste, personality and status.

3) Age doesn’t really count much


Women do not generally run after younger men or men of the same age, for they value maturity and sensibility. A guy of similar age to that of a woman is considered to be a bit immature compared to her. Hence, women occasionally try to opt for men who are older. The more a man ripes, the more mature he would be in handling relationships.

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4) Affinity towards the color red


Other than the regular colours like black and white which tend to get women to go weak on their knees, there is yet another significant colour that can never go wrong with women, and that’s ‘Red’. Women secretly love men wearing red for it symbolizes great taste and infuses a sense of high status and bank balance. And by red, it’s not some random t-shirt of the said colour. Designer labels, often have their intricate collection of dresses that are red. Moreover, who wouldn’t agree with how attractive the colour is.

5) Being an ‘armstrong” hero

No matter how much women want to experience and indulge in the soft, affectionate side of men, they wouldn’t want to miss an opportunity to witness the heroic life-saving acts of men. It instantly triggers women into liking them for heroic deeds are always impressive.

6) A well groomed Beard

Women do like clean shaved men but there is no comparison when it comes to a properly shaped beard which is also soft and amazing to look at. It enhances the look on a man’s face and subtly increases his masculinity and makes him look more mature.

7) A body as If he came straight from the gym

Women all over are falling head over heels for men who have a good physique. No one really likes the sight of a bulging belly. The more abs and muscles you have, the more attractive you become. This nowhere means to objectify men in any way but is simply a matter of what makes them look more appealing.

8) loves children

 

Despite everything else, women are looking for a long-term relationship and expect their men to love children. Women find it rather cute when they see a man caressing a baby for it instantly makes them realize how good a father he is or can be. Men cuddling children draw the attention of almost all women for it is the sweetest and most desirable thing for them.

9) men of a tall stature


Many people might not really care about the height of men but there a lot who actually take care to be very picky when it comes to men because they do not want a considerably short partner. There is also a kind of psychological thing that acts upon certain women where they tend to find a tall guy more appealing due to the feeling of protectiveness that automatically gets reflected.

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Uses Of Nzu In Igboland And It’s Effect

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written by thrilliant 4 minutes read

Nzu Known as ”Calabash chalk” in English is a natural material popularly consumed in west Africa especially Igboland it can also be identified as ”Calabar stone”.

 

Nzu is a natural composition of fossilized seashells that forms in places like mining pits or made artificially by mixing clay, sand, wood ash, and salt. The finished look is either coloured white or ash, in powder form or molded in a round shape or block.


Nigeria has the largest users of Nzu, especially within the Igbo tribe. In the past, it was used for certain traditional practices. To signify that a guest is welcomed in a home, he is given the white chalk to touch and rub on his wrist to depict a sign of ‘good heart’ from the host.

The Igbos also believe Nzu denotes wisdom. It was used to draw lines called ‘Oguama’ on the floor to signify “Purity and Holiness”. A man can only prove his holiness by observing Oguama. Also, whenever the elders met, each draws eight lines with the white chalk to signify sinlessness.

As time passed, people found other uses for Nzu besides traditional rites and began to eat them. A lot of people who consume Nzu often blame it on addiction because asides for the pleasure of it, they actually don’t know why they do. The practice is prevalent among tribally oriented people.

 

In This Article, I Will Share With You Uses Of Nzu In Igboland Both The Advantages And Disadvantages

 

1. Treatment of morning sickness

Nzu or calabash chalk can definitely reduce morning sickness, especially in pregnant women. The taste of the chalk stops nausea.

However, note this. Normal morning sickness causes no harm to a pregnant woman or her baby. Although, Nzu can relieve you of morning sickness, they are other ways to treat morning sickness during pregnancy.

2. It supplies some nutrients to the body.

Uses Of Nzu In Igboland And It's Effect
Medical research has suggested that when you crave for calabash chalk, it may mean that you are lacking iron and calcium in your body. Most women usually lack those nutrients during pregnancy. Hence, Nzu health benefits could be to provide such nutrients to the body.

Now, pay attention to this, iron or calcium deficiency is not a medical emergency. It could be bad for health in the long run, but they are many other ways to get calcium and iron if you are deficient. Scientific studies have shown that calabash chalk, on the whole, is not a significant source of mineral nutrients.

3. It detoxifies the body

Studies may suggest that Nzu may help in detoxifying the body of harmful toxins. It is claimed that they prevent toxins from being absorbed by the body. Hollywood actress, Shailene Woodley backed up those claims, by saying that she learnt about eating clay from an African taxi driver and that it has helped her health.

Dr. David L. Katz, a nutritionist, and founder of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University, also stated in an interview with ABC News that clay has detoxifying properties. He said that it is possible that the binding effect of clay would cause it to absorb toxins.

 

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Effect of Nzu In The body

1. It harms the digestive system

When geophagic materials like calabash chalk are consumed and enter the digestive system, they can cause harmful effects to the individual.

2. Effect on the Blood

Numerous reports regarding the health risks of consuming calabash also claim that it affects the blood.
It alters the normal concentration of hemoglobin, red blood cell counts, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the body.

3. Addiction


South African health journal, Health-e spoke to several women who ate clay about their habit. They found out that, for many, the desire to eat soil can be a form of stressful addiction.

Many women reported that they started eating soil as teenagers, others started during pregnancy. Some women are so much addicted to eating clay that they are not able to stop because they feel their food is not complete without clay in it. Thus, the addiction could be a bad habit and result in the dangers of eating Nzu which was mentioned above.

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Top 8 Harmful Traditional Pratices In Igboland, Nigeria

by thrilliant
written by thrilliant 6 minutes read

There is a saying that when something stays for too long, it becomes a tradition. 

There are violence tradition that may not be able to eradicate in Nigeria despite the invasion civilization and modernization.

Some tribes still prefer to live according to the ancient customs. Still, these traditions can be violent and unethical for the modern world.

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Dangerous traditions in African as a whole are many . One of the most problematic questions for this region of the planet is violence against children and women. They usually become victims of harmful traditional practices in Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa and many other countries of Africa.

 

In this Article, I will share with you Eight (8) harmful traditional practices that are going on in Nigeria and other African countries at Large.

1. Arranged Marriage


according to Wikipedia “This is the type of marital union where the bride and groom are selected by individuals other than the couple themselves, particularly by family members such as the parents.

Therefore, children become hostages of political and economic games of adults. Children who resist forced marriage can be severely punished not only by parents but also by the family of the future husband or wife.

2. Female Genital Mutilation


Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the ritual cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia.

Some cultures in Africa see this tradition as a part of becoming a woman. Therefore, young girls undergo the procedure during the puberty period.

Female Genital Mutilation is believed to be made to ensure women’s virginity.

Some tribe cultures see external female organs as unclean. Therefore, they believe that they clean their girls with the mutilation of the organs.

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3. Forced marriage


This is commonly practiced in Nigeria and some African countries, the main victims of early marriage are young girls.

The marriage age for them is considered to be around 12-13 years old. Most of these girls enter the puberty period in their husband’s house.

Sometimes they can be married to a man old enough to be their grandfather.

The violence occurs when a girl refuses to marry or have sex with a husband.

They have to suffer from pregnancy in their young age and suffer from obstructive labor. Young girls can be bought directly from their parents.

Many of the children are given for free to marriage for future economic and political benefits.

4. Children’s labor


Occupational violence is a part of harmful traditional practices on Young boys under the age of between 12-15 years old. They are being forced to work on the farms against their will. They can work regardless of any climatic conditions.

This practice is common in the forest and farm regions of Nigeria. Still, parents send their children to work as they believe it will help them to secure a job position in the future.

Therefore, children do not go to school and have to work without proper protection. Public organizations and UN attorneys investigate cases of forced children labor in October, 2011 in Nigeria

5. Virginity test


This act is one of the oldest traditions in Africa, this is a state where Virgin girls in tribes are defined as clean and pure. Girls who did not save their virginity up to the marriage can be treated horribly. Virginity tests in Africa tribes can have various forms.

It was gathered that in a tradition, a girl can be defined as a virgin if she has an intact hymen, innocent eyes, the tightness of muscles behind the knees, and “tight breasts”. Some tribes also examine male virginity.

According to some traditional tests, a boy defines as a virgin if he has a thick foreskin and can urinate over a one-meter-high fence with no hands.

6. Breast ironing


Breast ironing is one of the harmful traditional practices in Africa. This practice is performed by a mother on a pubescent daughter. With the use of grinding stones, spatulas, and hot stones a mother irons a daughter`s breast.

According to some sources, African women first started to use this practice to prevent sexual abuse and the beginning of sexual life for girls.

On the contrary, it does not prevent girls from becoming sexually active, but it leads to an inability to produce breast milk.

7. Wife inheritance traditions

 


According to the laws of some African tribes, a widow may not inherit the property of a husband. Moreover, a widow can be inherited by her husband`s kinsman, like a brother, father or even son.

Therefore, she becomes the wife of another man and has to provide matrimonial duties to her next husband. Sometimes, relatives of the husband can claim a widow to cleanse the name of the husband.

The community may decide how to cleanse the husband, and the range of cleaning methods are various.

It can be having sexual intercourse with a social outcast, a trip to the wilds, and sleepover with her husband’s corpse.

8. Male circumcision

Male circumcision is a part of many cultures in the world. Nevertheless, male circumcision in Nigerian tribes is a question not only ethical but also medical.

Many male circumcision operations are carried not in the hospitals and not by sterile tools.
Therefore, up to 40% of boys die due to infection after circumcision operations in tribes.

 

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Best Of The Best Traditional Wedding Attire In Igboland

by thrilliant
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When it comes to traditional wedding attire, Igbo people happens to be one of the tribes that has the best astonishing attire in Nigeria.

Despite the fact that designers constantly come up with different interesting styles, traditional attires still remain relevant.

In this article, we will share the traditional wedding attires in Igboland.

For some people, the selection of a wedding attire can be challenging. Of course, you want to stick with the tradition but you’d love to show your personal style.

Features Of Igbo Wedding

It’s no longer news that Igbo tribe treat traditional wedding with extreme seriousness. In this culture, the concept of family is very important. A traditional wedding is a way for newly-weds to emphasize their deepest intentions.

Different Tribes can have their own unique tradition and cultural characteristics but as far as Nigeria is concerned, that of the Igbos stands out.

A wedding is an event of ethnic significance that unites the community around the couple in love.

In accordance with Igbo folk traditions, the wedding should take place in 3 stages. The festive process can be stretched out for several days. By the way, when the groom proposes, he must get consent not only from the lady but also from her whole family and clan. Otherwise, the marital union will be considered invalid. Usually, the bride and groom should receive the blessings of older members of the tribe.

 

Clothes/Attires for the wedding play a symbolic role. Let’s take a closer look at what the Igbo traditional attire for the bride is

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Igbo traditional wedding attire for the bride

Despite the fact that this is a special day for two, increased attention is usually paid to the bride. When the couple comes into the hall with the guests, everyone sighs and blissfully says “Oh, how beautiful she is!”.

 

If you want to have such an effect, choose your dress and accessories thoughtfully.

1 Skirt and blouse

Typically, a bride’s Igbo traditional wedding attire is not a classic dress, but a combination of a skirt with a blouse. They usually come in different colors, complimenting each other.

The clothes also include additional ornaments like beads, brooches, frills, embroidery, etc. A wrapper is popularly used for the bottom part.

The bride and bridesmaids would wear this. Also, other fanciful accessories are included.

Some ladies might choose to wear a skirt and off-shoulder corset. In this case, your neckline can be decorated by heavy traditional beads, usually of red or orange color.

2. Headgear

It is difficult to imagine a good female Igbo traditional marriage attire without a nice headdress. The style chosen will depend on your family traditions and personal preferences.

You can wrap your head in a gele that matches the blouse or skirt in terms of colors and patterns. Sometimes, the bride can create an amazing crown made from beads, which are perfectly complemented according to the colour of the neck beads.

3. Accessories

As we said earlier, every detail is important. The right accessories will help you create the ideal Igbo wedding attire. So you’ll get a complete combination. The most popular options are coral beads, gold, silver jewelry, ivory products, and beautiful sparkling brooches.

Also, do not forget about the shoes. High-heeled footwear visually stretches the body, making you look more refined and elegant. However, they have one drawback – you will find it hard to walk around in these types shoes for a long time. You might want to consider taking a replacement pair and use it when you get to the unofficial parts of the wedding.

 

Igbo traditional wedding attire for the groom

Nigerian men treat weddings no less seriously than women and they pay a lot of attention to the selection of clothing. They also want their day to be perfect and have the best memories. If you want to create the perfect wedding attire, keep reading.

1. Trousers and shirt

This is the standard minimum, of which any groom’s outfit should consist. Trousers can have different widths but the length of the shirt is usually about the knee. Stylish men often choose the agbada style to look truly impressive.

2. Accessories

Who said that men do not need jewelry? This is such a gross misconception! Igbo guys also love accessories and know how to use them properly. First, you need to find your cap.

It’s not necessary that it be made from the same material as the clothing. Most men prefer gold, red, or any other bright color. Also, do not forget about those elegant coral beads.

Their length and volume depend exclusively on your preferences.

The final detail of the look can be a spectacular staff. It looks very solid and manly. These are those qualities that are usually expected of a reliable groom.

 

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From the day of the wedding, a bride and groom become one soul so it makes sense that their outfits complement each other. We hope that these tips are useful to you. Have an unforgettable wedding day and many long and happy years together with your beloved.

 

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Step By step How To Activate The Abilities And The Power Of God In You
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Step By step How To Activate The Abilities And The Power Of God In You

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written by thrilliant 8 minutes read

It takes Heavenly Wisdom to create something new for the benefit of humanity. From the beginning, God created all things by His Ability and Wisdom. And He laid the foundation of the earth. God said let there be, and there was. Let there be this, let there be that. And God saw all He made was beautiful.

Furthermore, After God made everything, God blessed it and God said, let us make man in our own image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea, and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, over all the creatures that move along the ground.

So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it, rule over every creature. Genesis 1:1:28.

What an authority God had given man. It is unfortunate many are living in disarray because they lack the knowledge and the abilities God had deposited in them.

We are gods on earth, and we are to continue the work of creation because we are created in His image and likeness, so we have the wisdom and the ability to bring something new for humanity. There is nothing too difficult to do if you believe in yourself. When you understand the power and the authority given to you, you will always crush the head of Satan in every area of your life. Satan is powerless. It is our fear that makes him override us.

Friend, you and I are created for a purpose, and until you discover your calling before you become free from the prisoner of Satan. God is not a waster of resources. Just as God patted the four corners of the planet so is everyone facing different directions for a specific purpose. If you are lost, go back to the foundation, there, you will discover your qualification on the planet. And I believe that will stimulate you to do something incredible that will elevate you.

Therefore, we are going to be looking at how you can trigger the abilities of God in you, and I assure you, as you key into the following steps, you will break the York of poverty in your life and liberate your entire family in Jesus name.

Every innovation, creativity, and productivity starts from the heart and the mind. That is why the Bible says in the book of Proverbs 4:23 says, above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Wellspring, that is to say, your success on earth determines the state on your mind. Your mind is your driving force towards achieving great things God had planted in you.

 

Understand Your Mind

We have two kinds of mind, the carnal and the spiritual mind. “the quality of your life determine the state of your mind, that makes the world to mind you.” Every star is known to be a thinker, and every committed thinker is bound to be a star. (Bishop David O)

When you have the mind of Christ, your thinking ability will be enhanced for creativity and that is your gateway to a successful life. You can’t have a carnal mind and expect to be successful. Except you want to commit fraud. Change your mindset if you want to fulfill your calling on earth.

Objectives Of The Mind

1. Learning:- Learning is the ability to acquire knowledge. Knowledge is acquired through the use of the mind in learning. Ford founder, Henry Ford said “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Learning navigates your mind to creativity. Daniel said he understood by books (Daniel 7:10).

No matter how gifted or talented you are, if you don’t study, you will never bring out the best in you. You will not do extraordinary things. Daniel keeps learning despite his gift. The only way you can break records is to keep learning.

2. Understanding:- Understanding is the full digestion of what you study. It is understanding that governs your mind. When you have a full understanding of the materials you study, you cultivate the ability of solving problems. Jeremiah 51:15 He made the earth by his power; he founded the world b
Article Nation his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

3. Meditation:- According to Bishop David Oyedepo, mediation is the mental processing of knowledge into understanding.” To meditate is to examine. Joshua 1:8 says this book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and thou shall have good success.

Meditation triggers you to good success. When you mediate after studying, you get inspiration from above. Ideas that opens the door to your success. You become a solution to people’s problems. Every genuine successful man engages in mediation.

If you have difficulties in assimilating, go and meditate on that particular subject or problem. Let your heart be connected to heaven and God that knows all things will deliver what you desire into your hand in Jesus name.

4. Reasoning:- reasoning is engaging in deep thinking logically or analytically. Reasoning determines the quality of the decision you make concerning that problem you want to solve. After making necessary strategies, sit down and reason about the decision you have taken. Acts 28:29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.

5. Visualization:- Visualization is the process of creating mental images of what you desire. Every positive visualization established a positive achievement in your life. Likewise, every negative visualization produces a negative result. Therefore, guide your heart diligently against negative thoughts.

Jeremiah 23:17 They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.
Now, the most paramount of all is Wisdom.

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When you lack wisdom, you are bound to fail in life. Wisdom is the principal thing. Wisdom is the application of knowledge. You can have knowledge without wisdom. Wisdom is the seat of your mind. James 1:5 says if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 4:7 says wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

You cannot operate in the supernatural without the heavenly wisdom. Any other wisdom apart from the wisdom of God is artificial. You need the wisdom of God to enjoy His Abilities in you.

How to acquire the wisdom of God?

Romans 6:23 says for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Repentance from sin:

Anyone that sinneth lacketh understanding. You cannot be living in sin and expect God to use you. You can’t enjoy His ability in you. Sin blinds your sight spiritually, it buries your gift, talent, and potential. You become a slave to Satan. The will of God is for you to succeed. Jeremiah 29:11 says for is know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil to give you an expected end.

Friend, I have confidence if you give your life to Jesus you will enjoy what he said in Jeremiah 29:11. You also will ride on the eagle’s wings. Sit down and think about your life, is this how you want to end? Your current status is not where God wants you to be.

And the only way you can thrive is to repent from sin. Malachi 3:7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said Wherein shall we return?

Friend, God is ready for you when you are ready. But, remember this, no one knows the numbers of our days on earth. Tomorrow may be too late to change. Now, is the best time to change and enjoy the ability and the power of God in you.

As you key into this message, the abilities of God in you will evaporate you in Jesus’ name.

Source: JW.org

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