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EFCC Bribery Brouhaha: What Bobrisky Needs Right Now Is Jesus — Life Coach Solomon Buchi
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Life Coach Solomon Buchi has said what Bobrisky needed right now is Jesus.

He should surrender his life to Jesus, and give up on any act of homo§exuality if he’s involved in any. J#It his political godfathers and boyfriends.Embrace his God-given masculinity and restart his life on a new note without social media noise.

A life of moral controversy pays no peace. He hopes he finds Jesus.

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Helping Children Make Friends: What Parents Can Do
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We all want our child to have friends. We want them to be happy, and to build the social skills and connections that will help them now and in the future.

Sometimes, and for some children, making friends isn't easy. This is particularly true after the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of isolation and remote school, many children either didn't learn the skills they need to make friends — or those skills got rusty.

Here are some ways parents can help.

Start at home: Learning relationship skills

Making and keeping friends involves skills that are best learned at home with your family. Some of them include:

  • Empathy. Make sure that everyone in the family treats each other fairly and with kindness. Sometimes we turn a blind eye to sibling fights, or feel justified in snapping at our partner when we have had a long day. No matter what we say, our children pay attention to what we do.
  • Curiosity about others. Make a family habit of asking each other about their day, their interests, their thoughts.
  • Communication skills. These days, devices endanger the development of those skills. Shut off the devices. Have family dinners. Talk with each other.
  • Cooperation. Do projects, play games, and do chores as a family. Work together. Help your child learn about taking turns and valuing the input of others.
  • Regulating emotions. It's normal to have strong feelings. When your child does, help them find ways to understand big emotions and manage them.
  • Knowing when and how to apologize — and forgive. This really comes under empathy, but teach your child how to apologize for their mistakes, make amends, and forgive the mistakes of others.
  • All of these apply also to how you and your partner talk about — or with — other people in front of your children, too!

    Be a good role model outside the home, too

    When you are outside your home, be friendly! Strike up conversations, ask questions of people around you. Help your child learn confidence and strategies for talking to people they don't know.

    Make interactions easier

    Conversations and interactions can be easier if they are organized around a common interest or activity. Here are some ways parents can help:

  • Sign your child up for sports or other activities that involve their peers. Make sure it's something they have at least some interest in doing.
  • Get to know the parents of some of your child's peers — and invite them all to an outing or meal. It could allow the children to get to know each other while taking some of the pressure off.
  • When planning playdates, think about fun, cooperative activities — like baking cookies, or going to a park or museum.
  • Keep an eye on your child — but don't hover

    Ultimately, your child needs to learn to do this — and you don't want to embarrass them, either. The two exceptions might be:

  • If the children aren't interacting at all, you might want to suggest some options for activities. Facilitate as necessary, and step back out again.
  • If there is fighting or meanness on either side, you should step in and make it clear that such behavior isn't okay.
  • Keep an open line of communication, and be supportive

    Talk with your child regularly about their day, about their interactions, and how things made them feel. Listen more than you talk. Be positive and supportive. Remember that part of being supportive is understanding your child's personality and seeing the world from their eyes. You can't make your child someone they are not.

    If your child keeps struggling with making friends, talk to your doctor

    All parents need help sometimes — and sometimes there is more to the problem than meets the eye. This is particularly true if your child has ADHD or another diagnosis that could make interactions more challenging.

    For information on supporting friendships at different ages, check out the advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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    Source: Harvard Health Publishing

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    Lady Responds To A Man Who Wants His Wife To Be Like His Mother, Who Got Off Work And Cooked Dinner Every Night For The Family
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    A lady has responded to a man who wants his wife to be like his mother, who got off work and cooked dinner every night for the family.

    She said some men are very m@d. If you get home first you should be starting dinner, if she walk in the door and you are there complaining you’re hungry and her children haven’t eaten and you’ve been home for hours we will have serious issues.

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    Twitter Users Discuss The Differences Between Male And Female Infidelity
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    Twitter users has discussed the differences between male and female infidelity.

    He said a man ch£ating is not the same as a woman ch£ating cannot be the same. Just like a man h#tting a woman is never going to be the same as a woman h#tting a man. You people know these things but always wanna argue to make yourself feel good.

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    How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?
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    On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines suggest at least seven hours of slumber.

    But these are general recommendations and not strict rules. "Some people need less than seven hours, while others might need more," says Eric Zhou with the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

    Do you need more or less sleep time?

    We get it: you know people who swear they only need five hours of sleep per night, yet you feel foggy unless you log in eight to nine hours. The major reason for individual differences is that we often look at sleep the wrong way.

    "Instead of focusing exclusively on the number of hours we sleep per night, we should also consider our sleep quality," says Zhou.

    Sleep quality means how well you sleep during the night. Did you sleep straight through? Or did you have periods where you woke up? If so, did it take you a long time to fall asleep? How did you feel when you woke up?

    "If you awaken refreshed and feel like you have the energy to get through your day, then I would worry less about the exact number of hours you're sleeping," says Zhou.

    How does sleep quality affect your health?

    Sleep quality is vital for our overall health. Research has shown that people with poor sleep quality are at a higher risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

    And that's not all. "Poor sleep also can increase daytime fatigue and make it more difficult to enjoy life," says Zhou.

    Yet it's normal for people's sleep patterns to change over time. "Many people are not going to sleep in their 50s and 60s exactly like they did in their 20s," says Zhou.

    Many of these changes are age-related. For instance, your circadian rhythm — which regulates many bodily functions, including our sleep-wake cycle — can naturally get disrupted over time. This means people spend less time each night in restorative slow-wave sleep.

    Production of melatonin, the sleep hormone, also gradually declines with age. "As a result of these changes, when we get older we may start to wake up earlier than we did when we were younger, or wake up more frequently during the night," says Zhou.

    How can you track sleep quality?

    How can you better understand the factors likely contributing to your sleep quality? One way is to keep a sleep diary where you track and record your sleep.

    Every day, record the time you went to bed, how long it took you to fall asleep, whether you had any nighttime awakenings (and if so, how long you were awake), and at what time you woke up. Also, keep track of how you feel upon awakening and at the end of the day.

    "After a week or two, review the information to see if you can identify certain patterns that may be affecting your sleep quality, then make adjustments," says Zhou.

    For example, if you have trouble falling asleep, go to bed half an hour later than usual but maintain the same wake-up time. "It is common for people struggling with their sleep to try to get more sleep by staying in bed longer, but this disrupts their sleep patterns and diminishes their sleep quality," says Zhou.

    Three key strategies to support the quality of your sleep

    Other strategies that can help support good sleep quality include:

  • maintaining a consistent wake time, especially on weekends
  • limiting daytime naps to 20 to 30 minutes, and at least six hours before the desired bedtime
  • being physically active.
  • When it comes to sleep quality, consistency is vital. "People with good sleep quality often have a predictable sleep window where their sleep occurs," says Zhou. "Good sleepers are likely to sleep around the same number of hours and stay asleep through the night."

    The bottom line on getting restful sleep

    It's unrealistic to expect perfect sleep every night. "If you have trouble sleeping one or two nights during the week, that can be related to the natural ebbs and flows of life," says Zhou. "You may have eaten a big meal that day, drank too much alcohol while watching football, or had a stressful argument with someone. When tracking sleep quality, look at your overall sleep health week-to-week, not how you slept this Tuesday compared to last Tuesday."

    If you are doing all the right things for your sleep but still do not feel rested upon waking, talk to your doctor. This can help you rule out a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, or another health issue that can interfere with sleep such as acid reflux or high blood pressure. Other factors that can affect the quality of your sleep include taking multiple medicines, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and environmental changes like temperature, noise, and light exposure.

    Source: Harvard Health Publishing

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    Edo State Governor-Elect Okpebholo Vows To Restore Edo’s Lost Glory And Transform The State Upon Swearing-In
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    Senator Monday Okpebholo Receives Certificate of Return, Promises Rapid Development for Edo State
     
    The Governor-Elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the formal declaration of his victory in the recent gubernatorial election. In a ceremony filled with joy and widespread celebration across the state, Okpebholo thanked the people of Edo for their trust and pledged to work tirelessly to deliver on his promises.
     
    In his acceptance speech, the Governor-Elect extended his profound gratitude to the President of Nigeria, the Vice President, Senate President, Deputy Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and his colleagues in the National Assembly for their consistent encouragement and words of wisdom. Okpebholo specifically acknowledged the support of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the Progressive Governors Forum led by Dr. Hope Uzodinma, the Governor of Imo State. Their collective backing played a pivotal role in his victory, he noted.

     
    Okpebholo also reserved special appreciation for Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, whose energy and determination helped make his victory a reality. He expressed his deep respect for the Royal Fathers of Edo State, with a heartfelt mention of Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, for their blessings and support throughout his campaign. 
     
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    In a show of sportsmanship, the Governor-Elect extended his congratulations to his fellow contestants, praising their conduct during the electoral process and inviting them to work with him in the spirit of unity for the betterment of Edo State. He particularly called upon notable figures such as Asue Ighodalo and Akpata to join him in propelling the state toward a brighter future. 
     
    As Okpebholo prepares to be sworn in, he reassured the people of Edo State of his readiness to “hit the ground running” and his determination to transform the state into a beacon of progress and development. With a strong focus on infrastructural growth and governance, the Governor-Elect promised to restore Edo’s lost glory and lead the state toward unprecedented prosperity.
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