Japan has appointed a “minister of loneliness” to curb loneliness and social isolation among its residents as the country faces rising suicide rates. According to The Japan Times, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga created the role in early February, taking after the U.K., which created its own role in 2018. Tetsushi Sakamoto will take on the role, the Times reported, while also handling the country’s falling birth rates and regional economies. Figures from the National Police Agency showed that 20,919 people committed suicide in 2020, a 750-person increase from the previous year and the first consecutive rise in suicides in 11…
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A 32-year-old Fashion designer, Simeone Williams won the Guinness World Record for World’s largest Afro (female) in December 2020. She officially broke the Guinness World Record with her afro measuring in at 8.07 inches tall, 8.85 inches wide, and 4 feet and 10 inches in circumference to beat Aevin Dugas who previously held the position for 8 years. Williams’s natural hair journey started years ago as a way to save money and move out of her father’s house after graduating from college. Before going natural, she says, she would spend upwards of around $50 to $100 every two weeks to…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), has said that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries. The new strain, B.1.2.5, which is different from the highly infectious B.1.1.7 has, however, not been described as a variant of concern yet. Disclosing this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing on Monday in Abuja, NCDC Director-General Chikwe Iheakweazu said that researchers and scientists were still working hard to understand if the variant had any effect on the virus’ transmissibility, immunity as well as diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics. “As we shared, a total of 54…
Congratulations to Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi and her husband, actor and singer Banky W, on the birth of their first child, a son. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLl5thojPFx/ The actress today February 22, 2020, revealed on her Instagram page that she welcomed a son four weeks ago: “‘You have a track record of keeping your word. Ọlọrun agbaye o, you are mighty’ 4 weeks ago I received the best birthday gift ever. Our Son. 1+1=3 ” Bank W in a separate Instagram post revealed the baby’s name as “Zaiah”. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLl5tiinkNx/ Coincidentally, the announcement coincides with Adesua’s birthday. Banky W, wrote in praise of his wife on…
Popular comedian, Bovi became a major highlight of last night’s Headies Awards after he wore a blood-stained Nigerian flag shirt in memory of the Lekki Tollgate massacre. The comedian and actor, whose birth name is Abovi Ugboma, co-hosted the 14th edition of The Headies awards alongside actress Nancy Isime. The Headies held on Sunday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. For the event, Bovi took to the stage in a shirt bearing a blood-stained Nigerian flag symbolising the controversial shooting which took place last October at the Lekki toll gate during the #EndSARS protests. The #EndSARS protests…
Sometimes it is difficult for a single mum to go into a new relationship because of her child(ren) involved. The first step for her is to overcome the fear of rejection and she must do well to open up. There was a case of a single mum willing to denounce her child to be with a man. This is unnecessary, whoever loves her would stick to her regardless. However, here is a better way she should have gone about it: 1. Don’t be afraid to speak up Your past relationship should never be the yardstick to measure the future one.…
Studies have shown that people who find purpose and are committed in their profession are much more resilient and satisfied in their economic environment. The average career professionals work approximately 90,000 hours in their lifetime, so finding happiness and satisfaction is critical. The good news is that life doesn’t have to be perfect for you to find happiness in what you do. Here are ways to find happiness in ones’ work: 1. Employ the 5Cs You must maintain high levels of confidence, commitment, conviction, contribution, and choose a cultural fit. With these five Cs, you will have a feeling of…
“I’m glad you changed your mind,” Rich says when he picks the call. I sigh, sadly. “I didn’t. I’m hoping to change yours.” There’s silence on the other end, and then, “You can’t. I have to do this. I can’t let my brother rot behind bars.” I tear up. “Please, Rich.” “I never should have called you. I’ll figure it out on my own like the other times I’ve done the sales.” I’m about to say something else, but the call ends. He’ll be fine, I assure myself. Everything will be fine. That night I wonder what would’ve happened if…
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HOLY HUMOUR Throw up A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan. She asked the class, “If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence. “I think I’d throw up.” Sunday Quote. “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”– Elbert Hubbard Actual Announcement from Church Bulletin Miss Charlene Mason sang, “I will not pass this way again,” giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. SUNDAY JOKE Bored After a…