Charcoal is one of the most disregarded products at home. We only see the need for it when it is time to set fire for roasted fish, yam and akara frying. However, if you really need first aid, charcoal is something you need to have on you all the time, you might not know this but it is one of the most medicinal products you can have at home due to its poison extraction ability. In case you never gave it much attention, this is the time to do so. Here are 14 health benefits of charcoal you never thought about. 1. Odour Prevention: Does your shoe smell bad? just get some charcoal and put it in them. Do you have any bad smell in your room? Drop some charcoal where you suspect the smell could be coming from. Does your fridge or freezer smell? Put a piece of charcoal in it. Do you have strong body odour? Just make a powder out of charcoal and use, thank us later. Charcoal is very good at getting rid of bad smell. Ever wondered why your parents always scooped out the ash from the c

Most often we go to bed with fear of the unknown and we try to make sure everywhere is locked and sometimes we go as far to get security men to guide houses for those in the city, unlike the ghetto or rural dwellers who manage sometimes to do vigilante for self protection and denying self good sleep. It was a happy day for the people of Kpebi village a rural setup behind the hills of Asokoro extension who witnessed their demons facing judgement before their very own eyes. It was water runs dry for Moses and his two guys whose name where not mentioned, a gang of three notorious local thieves whose specialty is break in and entry, Rape, shop looting, House bungling and theft. As usual Moses and his gang had set out on operations within the village and other neighboring villages,  but on this weekend luck ran out on them as they were caught red handed stealing from a victims home after opening the door with a duplicate key.   The villagers apprehended Moses and his gang as t

If you are looking for one of the brightest talent in the music industry then look no further as Jon Ogah fit the bill The first Naija Sings winner who won the awards in 2009 at the age of 19 years is back to the country after graduation to proof to his teaming fans why it is worth the wait. Jon recently was one of the "FAKE" Housemate of the BigBrother Naija reality show, Jon Ogah is surely here to make a statement as he team up with YBNL gold fish Adekunle Gold and Xtreme Music artiste SIMI to deliver the soft tune to the listening pleasure of his audience. Go for it, download and listen. Belvontimes...

The legendary 2baba release the much anticipated song "Hold My Hand" a song well delivered with his golden and ever radiant vocal, rendered effortlessly with compassion to lend a voice to the voiceless and the less privileged ones especially those in the Internally Displaced camp around the country. Innocent Idibia, decided to dish the song out with featured vocals from 8 years old Grace Matthew from Borno who relates the ideal situation faced on a daily basis in the camp and how she lost her relatives during the crisis. The song expresses compassion and survival of those in the crisis fled zone and with this 2baba has gone a step forward to pledge to donate 60% of proceeds from the song back to the United High Commission For Refugees (UNHCR) to encourage their humanitarian efforts in Nigeria. The song is written and performed by Innocent '2baba' Idibia, and produced by the undisputed Bolji Beats. 2baba has also called on all meaning Nigeria both in the dias

In an environment where entertainment is second to non an atmosphere known for its scotching sun but filled with fun lovers, and show stoppers who will rather shown classes for show showbiz. Gwagwalada home to the prestigious Abuja University with lads who have come from  their different regions and background in Nigeria acquire tertiary education yet Chezzy Benny have decided to thrive and soar to the top through combining education and music. A young and energetic lad in his early twenties who was born in Kano but raised in the sub-urban area of the  Abuja metropolis, a songwriter and music producer is a native of Anambra state in the Eastern part of Nigeria.  Born into the family of six and the last born and also a 400 level Theatre arts student of the prestigious university of abuja. ChezzyBenny is an  acronym from his real name Chisom Benjamin Ezigbo and the brand chezzyBenny he said have been set running for 6years now With Chezzy, one can say Nigeria youths are very mu

When it comes to singing,  some artiste are 10,000 miles away from your contemporary everyday vocalist and this is the testament of this fast rising Abuja based Gospel artiste and a former Project FAME 5 housemate finalist. His soul lifting sounds and tones are carefully crafted and refined to lift the human soul and draw them closer to its maker (God). Chris Ade, a Graduate of Computer science and Statistics from the Prestigious Federal University Of Agriculture Makurdi Benue state. Born Christian Tunde Adeyefa,hails from Ile Ife in Osun state but raised in the Middle belt town of Otukpo Benue State, Nigeria "where a Part Of me (my Mum)hails from. Belvontimes had some remarkable moment with this awesome artiste backstage at the Solomon Lange's #Refresh music evening at the auditorium of the Family Worship Centre,Wuye District Abuja, Nigeria  and this is what we got.. Who is Chris Are? Chris Ade is a Sensational Singer,a Prolific Songwriter,vocal Coach,Lead Singer,W

Who is Jeremiah?  Jeremiah Oseni is a 24 years old graduate of psychological education and biological sciences. Who have decided to affect his environment and generation with his youthful and positive vibes.  He is a serial entrepreneur, a public speaker and a philanthropist. Jeremiah is the founder and Executive Director of Dbegotin Educational Foundation. He had his basic and secondary education in Edo State and obtained his first school leaving certificate in Grocing Group of Schools and obtained his SSCE from Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabon-gida Ora. After which he relocated to do a diploma in computer science in Duben Polytechnic, Bwari, Abuja. He  graduated with "double honours" in B.Sc ED from the prestigious university of ABUJA in 2007.  Jeremiah Oseni is an award winning Toastmaster and a certified member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. How did it all started for you?  It all started  in 2012 after the release annual repo

LETTER TO NIGERIAN YOUTHS! DEMOCRACY SAY MESSAGE! Throw Away That Degree Otherwise You Will Die Poor Most of the educated people in Nigeria are poor. Majority of the educated earn less than N55,000 for a salary before tax and other deductions. When the deductions are put into consideration, the net salary comes to around N50,000. The net salary then suffers from loan deductions of up to N15,000 leaving the salary at around N35,000. The landlord then demands for his N15,000 and monthly shopping takes away N10,000 leaving one with a N10,000. The bus will demand for N300 going to and from work and relatives get another N2,500. The whole salary is gone and borrowed money starts operating. The borrowed money includes short loans and salary advances. The difference between poverty and prosperity is property. A prosperous person has property to his name while a poverty stricken person has no property to show. Using this understanding, therefore, most of the degree holders are p

Media reports said Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set to join West Ham United from Manchester City on a permanent deal for a fee of 24 million pounds. According to Skysport, Iheanacho will undergo a medical to finalize the transfer after City accepted the bid by ‘The Hammers’. Should the deal go through, it will make Iheanacho, 20, the most expensive Nigeria star as it will outdo the 20 million pounds Chinese club Changchun Yatai paid Watford for striker Odion Ighalo. Iheanacho came through the City youth programme, but this season his playing time has been limited following the arrival of manager Pep Guardiola and thereafter Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus. Last season, the Nigeria youngster flourished under Manuel Pellegrini in his breakthrough campaign and he was duly rewarded with a contract extension. However, Iheanacho struggled for game time this past season under Guardiola causing rife speculations about the player’s future at The Ittihad. Ambitio