Top 8 things Mark Zuckerberg said about Nigeria

So the Town hall meeting between developers, engineers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has come to an end. The live Facebook video of the event was watched by millions of people around the world, there are 2.3 million views so far on the video, which can be viewed on Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook page.

So what and did he say? Here are 8 really interesting things he said about Lagos, Nigeria, Nollywood, family and so on:

1. While speaking on the food, Mark said he ate Jollof rice and then pounded yam with snail and he loved it.

2. While speaking on content creation, he said one of the great things about his visit to Nigeria, was that he got to see Nollywood. He also said:

3. When he was asked what his plans were for the next 5-10 years, he stated that he would be especially happy if more people around the world were more connected.

4. Someone in the crowd asked about his plans to integrate families more using Facebook. Zuckerberg said: READ ALSO: 5 places Facebook founder Zuckerberg must visit before he leaves Lagos 5. On a funny note, someone asked him about his current diaper changing speed and he said:

6. A lady in the audience asked Zuckerberg what made Facebook so successful among other startups. Zuckerberg answered by saying that it is necessary as an entrepreneur to make as many mistakes as possible while growing your business.

7. When someone asked him what his impression about Lagos was, he said:

8. When he was asked, where he saw the world in 5-10 years, he said: We wish the Facebook CEO a wonderful stay as his visit continues today.

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Facts about the Eid-el-Kabir festival

Monday, September 12, 2016 is the day Muslims all over the world will come together to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Christians are not left behind as many would also celebrate the festival with their Muslims friends. NAIJ.com has compiled some facts about the yearly event. The slaughtering of rams is the most catchy events on this day as it is expected of a Muslim home to kill at least a ram on this day. Eid-el-Kabir is the second Muslim holiday as it is commonly known in Nigeria considering the holier of the two Muslim holidays, the first of which is the Eid-el-Fitri holiday, which comes up at the end of Ramadan every year.

Like dejavu, in the climax of its arrival, the yuletide, otherwise couched the ‘festival of the sacrifice’, is expected to hit the town with a few activities such as buying and selling of rams in its heavy stock, for the celebration across quarters. However, ram sellers have started to bemoan low patronage at length and breath of the country. The Muslims on the other hand, are also not finding it any easy to do the necessary things libelled with the festivities.

Stakeholders, as well as buyers and sellers of the animals used for the Sallah festival, have attributed this unfriendly condition to the parlous state of the country’s economy. Other reasons cited include the high exchange rate of the naira and the high cost of transportation. In fact, some have even noted that this year’s ‘ileya’ festival, will definitely mark a deviation from what has usually obtained in the history of the country.

Overview of Eid el kabir Festival Eid al-Adha is another name for Eid-el-Kabir, the “Festival of the Sacrifice” , also called the “Sacrifice Feast” or “Bakr-Eid”. It is the second of two Muslim holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and considered the holier of the two.

It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, Isma’il (Ishmail) as an act of submission to God’s command, before God then intervened, through his angel Jibra’il (Gabriel) and informs him that his sacrifice has already been accepted. Today, the meat from the sacrificed animal is preferred to be divided into three parts.

The family retains one third of the share; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbours; and the remaining third is given to the poor and needy.

In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and lasts for three days. In the international (Gregorian) calendar, the dates vary from year to year drifting approximately 11 days earlier each year. Muslim faithfuls while observing the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer in a prayer ground in Lagos on Wednesday, July 6 The Origin Islamic tradition has it that the valley of Mecca (in present-day Saudi Arabia) was a dry, rocky, and uninhabited place. God instructed Abraham to bring Hagar (Hājar), his Arabian (Adnan) wife, and Ishmael to the Arabia from the land of Canaan. As Abraham was preparing for his return journey back to Canaan, Hagar asked him, “Did God order you to leave us here? Or are you leaving us here to die?” Abraham did not even look back. He just nodded, afraid that he would be too sad and that he would disobey God. Hagar said, “Then God will not waste us; you can go.” Though Abraham had left a large quantity of food and water with Hagar and Ishmael, the supplies quickly ran out, and within a few days the two began to feel the pangs of hunger and dehydration. Hagar ran up and down between two hills, al-Safa and Al-Marwah, seven times, in her desperate quest for water. Exhausted, she finally collapsed beside her baby Ishmael and prayed to God for deliverance. Miraculously, a spring of water gushed forth from the earth at the feet of baby Ishmael. Other accounts have the angel Jibra’il, striking the earth and causing the spring to flow in abundance. With this secure water supply, known as the Zamzam Well, they were not only able to provide for their own needs, but were also able

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7 Bible verses you will not believe

For most Christians, the Bible or the Holy Bible as many call it is their yardstick. The book is revered, believed in some cases to possess magical powers and is also regarded as the law. Many will however be shocked by some verses of scripture in the Bible that they have not come across before. Here they are: 1. Deuteronomy 25:11 This Bible verse is weird, funny and kind of scary. Deuteronomy 25:11 says: “When two men are fighting and the wife of one of them intervenes to drag her husband clear of his opponent, if she puts out her hand and catches hold of the man by his privates, you must cut off her hand and show her no mercy.”

Bible verses 2. Psalms 137:9 This Bible verse is confusing and scary at the same time. It says: “Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.” Bible verses 3. 2 Kings 2: 23 – 24 Elijah was obviously in a bad mood here, no other way to explain it. 2 Kings 2: 23 – 24 says: “And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. “And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.” Bible Verses

4. Leviticus 18:22 Homosexuality is spelled out as a sin clearly in this Bible verse: Leviticus 18:22 “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.” Bible verses 5. There was a nudist here, why he was running around remains unclear. Mark 14: 51,52 has this to say: “And a young man followed [Jesus], with nothing but a linen cloth about his body. And they seized him, but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked.” Many believe the naked man was Mark. Bible verses 6. 1 Peter 2:18 On the matter of slavery, the Bible had these to say, at 1 Peter 2: 18: “Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.” Bible verses

7. Jeremiah 19:9 Cannibalism? This Bible verse proclaims some scary things. Jeremiah 19:9 says: “I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and they will eat one another’s flesh because their enemies will press the siege so hard against them to destroy them.” Bible verses

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Is your husband cheating on you?

A marriage is meant to be for better or for worse but these days, we face a lot of trying things in relationships that make us want to give up on our marriage.

Cheating is one of the dangerous things that can kill our marriage and make us feel trapped inside. It is the thing that can turn your husband from your best fried to your worse enemy.

You clicked on this link so you must suspect that your husband is cheating on you. You’re halfway to finding out the truth. The test will help you notice certain behaviour that is typical behaviour of cheaters. Just make sure you remember that whatever the case is, you can always work something out if he is willing to change. It takes two to make or break a marriage.

The test is easy. Nine questions will be asked and you have to pick one between options (A) to (D) which perfectly describes your husband. Pay close attention to the alphabets you pick each time. Ready? Take the quiz below:

Let us know what your answers were in the comment section.

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Amazing things you can do with aloe vera

Aloe vera is a plant species that grows wild in tropical climates around the world. The potentials of this plant are being explored both for the medicinal and agricultural uses.

As a potted plant, many people use it for decoration as it is often grown in homes and offices. Aloe vera is being used mainly in the cosmetic industry as it is being used as an active ingredient in the production of skin lotion, ointments for minor burns and sunburns and in the production of juice. This plant is a short-stemmed succulent one which grows to about 24 to 39 inches in height. The leaves are thick and fleshy and range from colour green to grey-green. Some varieties are dotted with white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. This plant has leaves that are serrated with small white teeth that are spiky. These leaves contain phytochemicals and also elements of anthraquinones like lectins and emodin. Although aloe vera is popularly known as an ornamental plant because of its resistance to insect pests, people also use it for the medicinal purposes.

They do well with low natural rainfall because of the succulence of the leaves. Apart from the gel in the aloe vera plant being used for skin care products, it is also used for making hair products. The leaves contain over 90 percent of water with minerals, essential vitamins, nutrients, and phytonutrients make the remaining percentage. See some of the things aloe vera plant may be used for below:

1. The health benefits Aloe vera can be taken for the health benefits that it has. It aids digestion and could also be taken as a source of minerals and vitamins. This plant has been used for treating various skin ailments as it has a good effect on the skin. It is known for its anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

2. For skin treatment When aloe vera is to be used for skin treatment, the gel is to be extracted and applied directly on the skin. It serves as a moisturizer for cracked and dry skin.

Stretch marks could also be reduced when this gel is being rubbed on those spots. In addition to doing this, it also helps to clear minor scars. When there are insect bites, burns, skin rashes, wounds and inflammations, the aloe vera gel can be added to the affected spots.

3. For replenishing the body Aloe vera can be used for making the aloe juice that can be gotten by squeezing the gel from the leaves and adding vitamin C powder to it. This can be blended with water to make the juice. When this juice is taken regularly, it helps boost the immune system and revitalize the body. Diabetic patients can take this juice as it helps produce more insulin while lowering the glucose level. Digestive problems can also be cured when the juice is taking.

4. For healthy growth of hair Aloe vera can be used for cultivating healthy hair. It is an active ingredient in most hair shampoos and conditioners. The gel contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E that enhance the growth of hair. To get the best of aloe vera for your hair, apply the gel on your hair and work it into your hair. This will prevent hair loss and enhance the healthy growth of hair.

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World oldest person discovered in Nigeria

According to her great great grandson Mr.
Avuefeyen, Esifiho who is allegedly 2 centuries old
lives in Ellu,(Edhemoko, Akaluba Street, Ellu in
INLG) Delta state.

Questioning the validity of Mama’s birth, Mr.
Avufeyen said that she witnessed the birth of his
grandfather. If his claims are true then, Mama
Efisho is not only Nigeria’s oldest woman alive,
she will be the oldest woman alive anywhere.

This is coming right after civil servants in Brazil
reported they have discovered the world’s oldest
person – a 131-year-old father-of-3 living with a
wife 69 years his junior.

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Stages of addiction every MMM new convert goes through

may have gotten this message, “ Do you want
to be financially free? Join the community of
people helping people and get 30% monthly on
your spare money ”.
This message is from MMM Nigeria, the latest
get-rich-quick scheme that is trending.
There’s been a lot of talk about MMM and more
and more people are joining every day even
though the Nigerian government has warned
people against investing in the scheme and is
even making moves to shut down its operations.
The thing with MMM is that it has a mouth-
watering offer of 30 per cent increase on whatever
amount they invest in a month. A lot of people
cannot just let this offer pass them by and before
they know it, they are hooked and keep increasing
their investment.
Below are the stages of addiction every MMM
new convert goes through.

1. You think it is a scam
When you hear about MMM and its too good to
be true offer, the first thought that comes to your
mind is, ‘it is scam.’

2. Someone tries to convince you otherwise
It always starts with somebody in your house,
office or wherever. It could be a family member,
friend or colleague. They try convincing it is
genuine, it is just people helping people, you are
not paying your money to MMM and blah blah.

3. You register because of someone
After resisting, you end up joining because you
think you just want to help someone get the
referral bonus.

4. You start with little money because you still
have doubt
You are scared that your money will disappear so
you decide to start small.
5. You get help
OOH LA LA! You have your promised 30 per cent
increase.

You increase your investment
When your money does not disappear, you
increase the amount you are investing. May be
you started with N50,000 and the next month you
increase it to N100000. Greed sets in and you
keep increasing the amount.

7. You get desperate for referral bonus
You also tell your friends and family and try to
convince them why they should join and it is not
because you love them but because of referral
bonus.
8. You become an MMM promoter
Someone dare not criticize MMM where you are
because you will skin them alive.

9. You refuse to believe it will crash
When you hear that MMM will crash, you say it
won’t crash now.
10. You don’t believe it is a scam
When people say MMM is a scam, you tell them

you want to keep being scammed.
11. You start to spend money anyhow
That is the thing with free money, you spend it
anyhow. After all, you did not work for it.
If this is not your MMM addiction story, tell us
how your love journey to MMM started.

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