7 things every man should have in his bathroom

                         
Though it often gets ignored, a well-stocked bathroom is essential to making a bachelor pad feel like home.
For those minimalist gents who've been living without, we've rounded up 16 accessories and essentials that every modern gentleman should have in his bathroom.
From shaving tools to a towel warmer that will straight-up change your life, this is the checklist for a next-level bathroom.

1.Soft, luxurious towels are a bathroom essential. You'll appreciate them and your guests will, too. Monogramming is optional, but it's worth the splurge.

2. When getting out of the shower, you'll want a soft place to put your freshly washed feet. A memory-foam bathmat is the perfect after-shower landing zone, and they come in all shapes and sizes.

3. A great showerhead is the difference between a good morning and a great one. This head, made by Grohe, mimics the pattern of rainfall on your skin for a luxurious wake up.

4. A mirror that doesn't fog up is one of the best investments you can make if you're a shower shaver. This one uses the heat of the water to keep the mirror clear, so you can see your face from start to finish.

 5. Shower radios are out. Waterproof Bluetooth speakers are in. Play sound from your phone through this tiny speaker that suctions to the side of your shower.

6. An oft-overlooked bathroom necessity is the bathrobe. Though they come in many different styles, shapes, and colors, the classic terrycloth robe is the one you want hanging on the back of your bathroom door.

7.A towel warmer is a luxury, yes — but once you've tried one, you won't be able to live without it. This Brookstone model is big enough to warm two towels at once (or one towel and a bathrobe).

You can add your own 

Written by Dennis Green

Turkey coup arrests hit 6,000 as Erdogan roots out 'virus'

 

Turkey has arrested 6,000 people after a failed coup, with President Erdogan vowing to purge state bodies of the "virus" that caused the revolt.

Mr Erdogan's top military aide Col Ali Yazici is among those now in custody.
The overall death toll for the weekend violence has risen to 290, the foreign ministry said. More than 100 of those were participating in the coup.
Security forces are reported to have met resistance from some coup plotters who were being arrested.
Warning shots were fired at Istanbul's second largest airport, and also at a military base in central Konya province, unnamed officials said.
 We will continue to cleanse the virus from all state institutions, because this virus has spread. Unfortunately like a cancer, this virus has enveloped the state," Recep Tayyip Erdogan told mourners at a funeral in Istanbul for victims of the coup.
Mr Erdogan broke down in tears while speaking at the funeral of a close political ally, his campaign manager Erol Olcak, and his teenage son. He said he would take the country forward in "unity and solidarity".

Source: BBC

BREAKING NEWS:Militants blow up Shell pipeline in Delta

                                               
 Daring militants on Monday blasted an oil pipeline belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Batan community in Warri South West Local Government area of Delta State.
Security sources said that the incident occurred at SPDC Camp Five at about 1a.m. with a huge fire enveloping the site of the attack.
“Suspected militants attacked SPDC pipeline in Batan at about 1a.m. with dynamites. As I am talking to you now, the place is engulfed with fire but efforts were being made to put it off”, he said.
Another community source confirmed the incident, claiming that he heard a huge explosion in the midnight only to discover it was a pipeline belonging to SPDC that was blasted.
He said: “We heard a huge explosion when we were sleeping. We rushed out and found that SPDC pipeline was on fire. We are not sure whether it was militants that caused it or not”, he said.
Niger Delta Advengers (NDA), the militant group breaching oil facilities in the Niger Delta, is yet to claim responsibility at the time of filing this report.
 Instead, the group claimed on Monday it did not have any meeting with the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, at Oporoza in Warri South West Local Government area of Delta State

Angry mob strips 2 suspected homosexuals naked in Enugu

                                
The Enugu State police command has prevented the lynching of two suspected homosexuals identified as Odinaka Orji from Gbaragu in Agbalaeji Inyi of Oji River local government area of Enugu State and one Nonso Ejimene by angry mob.
Sources said before the arrival of the police, the irate mob had already stripped the two suspects naked.
It was further gathered that the people were angry over the alleged homosexual activities of the duo.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu which confirmed the arrest of the duo said security operatives of the Central Police station, Enugu promptly intervened to save the situations.
He, however stated that the police has taken custody of the suspects, adding that they are now helping the operatives in their investigations in relations to their illicit activities within Coal Camp axis of Enugu and its environs.

MEN:15 Negative Effects of Too Much Sex

                                 
Sex can make people feel pleasurable and apparently, you can have as many sex activities as you like. However, if you find that you are skipping meals to go for a quick romp in the sheets, you should probably be worried about having too much sex. While scientists have proved that sex can decrease anxiety and improve your moods, sex can be unhealthy if it interferes with your day to day life. Here are some problems that can be related with the effect of too much sex.
 It is a little absurd to think that a pleasurable activity such as sex can end up in misery. However, it is true. Read on to find the possible negative effects of too much sex and adjust your sex life if needed.

1. Rug Burns or Bruises

This is one obvious effect of too much sex because of the rubbing during sex activities. This is especially so if you have rough sex. Rug burns make it very uncomfortable to have sex in certain positions and the bruises can be painful after you notice it. Try not to have sex on your back, knees or any other parts that might cause discomfort.

2. Soreness and Swelling

Ladies are susceptible to feeling a bit sore after a steamy session in the sheets. This is often as a result of vaginal excoriation which simply refers to the scraping of the vaginal walls during penetration. This makes it very painful to engage in any sexual activity that involves penetration. You can opt for other ways to pleasure your partner instead of penetrating.

3. Dehydration

Having sex is usually a physically involving activity that will make you sweat and lose lots of water. If you have sex too many times without staying hydrated, you could become dehydrated in no time. This is especially so if you have been taking alcohol before or while the sex. Though harmless, this is the most common effect of too much sex.

4. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

UTI or urinary tract infection can be very uncomfortable or even painful. Having too much sex, especially with different people, can expose women to this condition. To avoid contracting a UTI, you should take plenty of water and make sure to empty the bladder before and after sex.

5. Lower Back Pain

After a long session with heavy thrusting, you could develop lower back pain. This can make any attempt at indulging in sexual intercourse virtually impossible. You might have to try positions that do not put pressure on your back or avoid sex until you get better. This is a common effect of too much sex.

6. Injured Nerves

While the normal human being can withstand all sorts of sexual stimulation, the nerves may get a bit sore after an intense session. It is, therefore, better to pace yourself before overindulging and you could easily end up the activity for some time. Avoid too much direct stimulation of the same spot.

7. Trouble Climaxing

Men are often unable to climax after having too much sex in a short period of time. This is a perfectly normal reaction and you don't need to worry about it. This is usually down to the act that you have exhausted or considerably diminished the sperm and semen levels. The body needs time to recharge before you can get back to your randy ways.

8. Decreased Vision

While this might seem farfetched, it does actually happen to many people. This happens when blood vessels in the eyes pop during sexual activity. You need not worry too much if this happens to you as it will heal and become normal with time.

9. Strained Muscles

Like any other physical activity, sexual intercourse can cause muscle strains. This could result in pain and even immobility. You might be required to stay off sex for a while as you recover. Alternatively, you could opt for sex positions that do not put pressure on the strained muscles.

10. Exhaustion

While this is not a dangerous effect of too much sex, it can affect your quality of life. You cannot afford to go through life with tiredness. Indulging in sex several times a day will drain all your energy and leave you an exhausted feeling most of the time. During sexual activity, the body releases norepinephrine, epinephrine and cortisol which increase the heart rate and trigger the release of glucose in the blood. All this activity is tiring, especially when done frequently.

11. Hair Loss

Sexual intercourse increases the levels of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. This hormone, in turn, leads to hair loss as DHT is known to kill hair follicles and cause male pattern baldness.

12. Weak Immunity

Your immunity can be lowered as an effect of too much sex. The prostaglandin E-2 hormone is released into the blood stream during sex. This hormone can lead to the following problems when produced in excessive amounts – weakening immunity, damaged tissues, nervous and muscular pain and lack of sexual stimulation.

13. Head Injury

This could happen if you bang your head against something during sexual intercourse. This could be the headboard or the wall as you try to push in or pull off in the similar way like porn stars' sexual routines. The severity will depend on what you hit and how hard you hit it. If you feel it is serious, see a doctor.

14. Heart Attack

While this is rare, there are situations when people suffer from a heart attack during sexual intercourse. While sex can be good for your heart as it is a cardiovascular activity like some others, you should do it with cautions if you have a history of heart problems.

15. Fracture

While the penis cannot break, it is important to know that it can suffer from a fracture. You will normally hear a popping or snapping sound followed by the loss of erection. This normally results in swelling at the base of the penis or scrotum.

How Much Sex Is Healthy and Normal?There is no right or wrong answer to this. The amount of sex one should have often differs from person to person. The best way to go about this issue is to discuss it with your partner. As long as you are both comfortable with the frequency of your sexual activities, you need not worry. However, if you notice that your sexual activity is interfering with your work or day to day life, you might adjust it or see a therapist.

Written by Dr Daramola Owolabi

Become a Chaplain Officer today af CFN

                                               Archbishop Afilaka Ayodele Lawrence JP
                                              CFN National President/Grand Commander

 The vision and focus of Chaplain Fellowship of Nigeria, non-denominational and non-profit making organization is informed by the urgency to address the support group need of the church in her quest to ensure that the full knowledge of God and His words permeates the society, even as she strives to escape the strong holds of satan that are threatening it’s existence.
Our Nation is being torn by strufe, by insecurity, and by greed. In the period following Nigeria civil war, it has become increasingly evident that moral deterioration instead of improvement seems to mark our generation. The rapid advance of crime, youth delinquency, increase in devoice, exploitation of sex, and extensive use of hard drugs have spread like cancer through modern society.
It is evident that man is not able to solve his own problems, and that only a divine or theological solution provides the answers.

Our generation has eyed with increasing trepidation the successive waves of evil which have infiltrated world society.
The foundation of molarity are being undermined. The central influences of life are being taken over by men from the bottom levels of society in contrast to earlier generations. God’s authority in society is mediated from the top in the punishing of evil and the rewarding of good. But when control is taken over by the men at the bottom, we may be sure that the evil is in it.

Thus permissiveness and situation ethics have barred the issues, weakened the power to discern evil under it’s camouflage of misrepresentation, and then sapped the will to resist religious heretical sects are multiplying and gaining power. Drugs that blow the mind have taken captive many of the up coming generation. Every attack has brought its casualties in every part of corporate life of the family the educational system, the judical system and even the church;, the patterns is to compromise or to break away from God’s fixed moral standards.
What all this is saying is that “the principalities and powers in heavenly places have mustered their unseen array, rigged their Trojan horse, infiltrated society, and opened the gates for a flood of evil to take over.
The body Chaplains Fellowship of Nigeria, is opened to all trained chaplains from reputable chaplaincy institute in Nigeria and abroad. Membership application forms available at the registered office and online.

CHAPLAIN’S CODES OF ETHICS

• LOYALTY

A chaplain’s loyalty shall be to God and the nation of Nigeria and all nations in promoting the cause of Christ including endeavoring to win others faith in him

• IDENTITY

A chaplain shall carry on his/her identity card at all times.

• INSIGNIAS / DECORATIONS

A chaplain shall attain his appropriate insignias/decoration from the national headquarter

• TRANSFER OF INSIGNIAS / DECORATION

A chaplain shall transfer his/her insignias / decoration unless through official directives.

• BEARD AND HAIR CUT

A chaplain shall not wear beard except on medical grounds, and male soldiers will keep their hair cut in accordance with a military standards, that is, neat and short, women’s hair is to be kept neat and in art orderly fashion. Worldly hair styles should be avoided. For the Christian soldiers is called to separate from the world.

• EATING IN PUBLIC

A chaplain in uniform shall remove his/her beret or cap before drinking or eating in public.

• FIREARMS PROHIBITED

Firearms of all kinds including rifles and hand guns are forbidden. We do not believe in carrying or storing weapons, because our warfare is in the spirit, and this is where the final outcome will be decided. II Cor. 10:3-4. Firearms will not get the job done in today’s violents world. God’s army is being formed to save men’s soul, not to take them.
Let it be known that all soldiers will depend upon God for their protection,. Firearms do not have a place in our chaplaincy corps.

THE CHAPLAIN’S PLEDGE

I solemnly promise to live my life in service of humanity. I will, to the best of my ability, uphold and promote the honor and dignity of my profession. I will strive to conduct myself so that I may merit the respect and confidence of my colleagues and hereby agree to these standards of the chaplains Fellowship of Nigeria. I will accept my civic as well as Christian responsibility to practice the charity I owe those I come in contact with, I will make honest my goal in service, counseling and in seeking knowledge through diligent effective prayer these things I pledge to do, freely and upon my honor to the glory of almighty God.
I understand that my preparation for chaplaincy work requires my personal commitment to the lord Jesus Christ and separation from sin. I further realize that sin such as stealing, lying, gossiping, backbiting, profane language, drunkenness, sexual immorality, occult practices, cheating and attitude such as pride lust, bitterness, harmful discrimination, jealous and unforgiving spirit which are to be avoided.  

For inquiries:+2348023271588, +2348030652556

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Alaagba,Agege,Lagos

          Nigeria

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THE EXCHANGE-A stage play by The Expressions

The Expressions,a professional theater group of The Lords Crew is committed to creating, developing and producing young artists of the theatre and  also create artistically excellent and culturally diverse Theatre for Young Audiences and the church that explores issues relevant to the lives of young people,Old people and adults and their families.
The Expressions is a not-for-profit group and operates as a group under The Lords Crew. 

THE EXCHANGE
24th July,201
Venue:The Lords Crew
99, Lagos Abeokuta Express way,Uturn Bustop
Abule Egba,Lagos

For inquiries:+234 8024500269, +234 7081563466