His voice lingered: ‘We live in a world, Bonded by its past, present and future. A world of different people, cultures and natures. A world with a thousand differences. I am different. I am proud of my difference. I appreciate your difference. I respect you for being different. Let us be proud of our difference.’ This poem on our Style and Rhythm column was written by Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe and is from her book of poems – Words from Beyond when Crying for Myself: Musings of Childhood …
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Readings: Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Psalm 18; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28-34 Grace and peace to you my dear brothers and sisters in the Lord. The First Reading and the Gospel of today are instinctively related, their central message being the love of God and love of others. Jesus reduced the 613 precepts into the precept of love for the Scribe who asked Jesus, which was the greatest commandment. The fundamental foundation of spirituality is love (charity). This is the mistake of many Christians today – we practice stringent spirituality, undertake all kinds of spiritual exercises, disciplines and activities but they are not…
The Pride Lagos Creative Enterprise Week (PLCEW) which seeks to chart pathways to make creativity pay has assembled a stellar lineup of facilitators for its 2021 edition “Creativity Is Big Business”. The event is scheduled to hold November 8–13, 2021 at Alumni Hall, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. “As youths of Nigeria, we are currently faced with unprecedented unemployment and underemployment – these are hampering our pursuit of rewarding and fulfilling lives”, said Chukwuemeka Anyiam-Osigwe, Coordinator PLCEW. “The Pride Lagos Creative Enterprise Week is targeted at turning creative talents into lasting businesses to uplift the youths of the country.” PLCEW…
Big Brother Naija star, Tacha has advised people to be careful of doing good. According to the reality star, she has learnt to stop ‘overdoing’ good and return the same energy she gets. “The world is so full of evil that when you are doing good to people they tend to start reading meaning into it,” she wrote. “I ‘ve learnt to tell myself to stop doing good that inconviniences me1 Give people the same energy they give you! Don’t go around overdoing good.” She added. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonxosokeonhacaiketquabongdalichthidau7m.newskqbdtysokeobongdabongdalufutebol…
Bellafricana held its 3rd edition of The African Creative Exhibition and Awards, [ACE Awards], on Friday, the 29th of October, 2021 to laud the works of African creatives and celebrate their contributions to their respective industries/sectors. The event attracted a host of notable personalities, such as Mr. Olusegun Awolowo [Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) & President ECOWAS TPO Network], Mr. Tobi Asehinde [CEO/Founder Digital Marketing Skills Institute], Mrs. Yetunde Aina [CEO of Jadeas Trust], Mr. Lanre Basamta [Group Head, Mobile Financial Services, Interswitch Group], Mr. Lanre Adisa [CEO Noah’s Ark Communications]. We also had in attendance, Prince…
Dear Diary, How come he does not like the idea of bringing my pastor into the picture? Since we started dating, I have been raising the suggestion of his visiting my pastor. He frowns at the idea. At first, it was the constant procrastination of the visitation. Presently, it is a no-no. Why doesn’t he like the idea of seeing the pastor give his consent to our dating?? It’s been two years, thirty-four days since Nike and Kitan have been dating. Sister Nike as she was fondly called by her church members, was the chief chorister in church. Her voice…
Though there are plenty of products to choose from when it comes to whitening your teeth, most whitening products use chemicals to bleach your teeth. Also, multiple factors cause teeth to become dull and lose their bright, white sparkle. What causes discoloured teeth? Certain foods can stain your enamel, which is the outermost layer of your teeth. Additionally, plaque buildup on your teeth can cause them to look yellow. This type of discolouration can usually be treated with regular cleaning and whitening remedies. Here are 6 simple ways you can naturally whiten your teeth 1. Practice oil pulling Coconut oil…
Your shoes say a lot about your personality and style. Have you noticed that when you get dressed and wear “correct” shoes to go with it, your confidence and appearance get elevated? Of course, it is out of place to wear a stunning outfit and pair it with rubber slippers? That is a big no-no. Shoes are big deals and should be carefully paid attention to. It is known saying that you can tell where a person is headed by the shoes they wear. This shows that shoes need utmost care and considerations. Now, ladies, we have some recommendations on…
If you tinted or dyed your hair any colour other than black, then you are a colourista. All colouristas have unusual hair colours like blue, red, gold, white, green and the likes. It is not enough to be a colourista, you need to maintain your hair to be silky, shiny and smooth. This is how to take care of coloured hair: 1. Wash your hair less frequently The more you wash, the quicker your colour will fade – it really is as simple as that. So buy back some time in your everyday routine and skip the frequent washing. The…
Nigeria’s Funke Bankoko recently made history, as she became the first black woman to win an election into the regional municipality of Wood Bufallo government, McMurray, Alberta Canada. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo includes Fort McMurray and 10 smaller communities. The election, according to CBS News, Wood Buffalo voters elected what is believed to be the most diverse council in the region’s history. Mrs. Funke Bankoko (nee Ogunsuyi), who has lived in Fort McMurray for 10 years, is the first Black woman elected to occupy that position in the history of the municipal election. Bankoko, a princess from Ekiti…