In the phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, more organisations are adopting remote working. Before now, working from home was not a consideration. Employees have had to report to the workplace every day and work for the required time before returning home. It was the routine. However, times have changed. As part of safety measures to flatten the curve, organisations are embracing remote working. Before now, remote working was reserved for virtual assistants, freelancers and other job positions that didn’t require a physical meeting. Other job roles are seeing ways they can function optimally while working from home. Working from home…
Author: Pride Team
I hear when my parents return, but I don’t go down to welcome them. An hour later, my mom comes up, without food. I know she wouldn’t defy my father. She sits on the edge of my bed where I’m sleeping. I sit up. “What happened?” she asks. “I don’t know. I read. You know I did. I just… I guess I didn’t read enough.” “You need prayers. You need God. He’s the only one who can help you, but you have to let him help you.” “I’m not stopping him from helping me. Why doesn’t he want to help…
HOLY HUMOUR No Excuses The night clerk at the hotel was surprised to see a guest walking down the corridor in his underwear. “What are you doing?” the clerk called out. When he got no response, he shouted, “HEY! YOU!” Looking startled, the man replied: “I’m sorry, I’m a somnambulist.” “I don’t care what denomination you belong to”, said the clerk, “You can’t go wandering around the hotel like this.” Sunday Quote. “When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. I’m beginning to believe it.”– Clarence Darrow Actual Announcement from Church Bulletin The…
Brother, I thought, touched me with his ketchup-stained hand. It was reflex – I just hit him. My mother said: ‘You all do not have love for each other.’ My mind should have refused the statement; It didn’t. It pondered. Do I love my brother? Do I love my sister? Do I even love my parents? I do not know. My aunt once asked if I liked her, I answered: ‘You are my aunt, of course I do.’ You are my… Love is not a need, but a want. Are there stages to it? A feeling before love, Love might…
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25; Matthew 21:23-27 In the first reading of today we have an account of the vision and prophecy of Balaam concerning the future glory of the Israelites. Balak, the Moabite king hired Balaam to curse the chosen people, instead of cursing them, Balaam was made to see God’s wonderful plans for them and he pronounced blessings on them not minding that this will infuriate the king. Balaam was caught in between saying what the king wanted and what God has shown him, he feared God more and he said the truth as shown to him by…
American actor, Tyler Perry will receive an honorary statuette at this year’s Oscars for his humanitarian work, including efforts to get the entertainment industry safely back to work during the coronavirus pandemic, the Academy announced Thursday. The prolific movie producer has set up a self-contained, 330-acre (133-hectare) production “campus” at a Civil War-era Confederate military base in Atlanta, Georgia, where hundreds have been employed while Covid-19 shuts down productions in Los Angeles and elsewhere. Perry spearheaded the greater diversity in Hollywood, produced dozens of films and TV shows starring mainly African American actors, and last year paid funeral costs for victims…
Once a lady reaches 30, society frowns at her if she is still single. She has to stand her ground lest she bows to the pressure of getting married quickly. This was the case of Amina. As a 30-year-old spinster, she thought her singleness was a disease. At least that was the society made her believe. Since it appeared all her friends were married, she felt like this odd one. It has been a lonely journey since she broke up with her ex-boyfriend. That was 6 years ago, he had moved on and probably had a new girl. There she…
In the ever bubbly Lagos city, weekends are for ‘flexing’. This was the lifestyle before COVID19 spoiled the fun. Most times, the main activities were saved for night time. If you’re in doubt, take a stroll along a popular street in Lagos. That’s when the suya seller is available. He beckons to you to buy, giving you a piece to sample. It is after you have eaten the suya, you start questioning the source. Loud music blared from the hotel down the street. The DJ is conversant with the latest music. He plays the hottest Nigerian musicians, if you can’t…
Do you know that the jewellery you wear says a lot about your personality? So whether it is studs or chains or beads or pearls? They also reveal something about you. Jewellery is an important part of dressing. Except in some cases because of religion or personal values, ladies love to wear jewellery. An outfit looks plain until jewellery is added to give it some lift. Let’s explore the jewellery personality types: 1. Colour-coordinated jewellery Ladies who wear jewellery that comes in matched sets appear to be highly organized and very responsible. It’s not at all surprising that many professionals…
“It is with broken hearts that we share the news that our baby … was born sleeping. I will not be back into the office for another two weeks, as I need that time to heal, both physically and psychologically. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this incredibly difficult time.” — An email excerpt written by a senior consulting group manager to inform clients that her first daughter was stillborn. With recent celebrity disclosures of pregnancy loss making headlines, including Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s opinion piece in the New York Times announcing her miscarriage, more women are taking to social media…