For any economy to thrive, the health sector, like others, must be functioning optimally. It is known saying that ‘ health is wealth’. For it is only a healthy mind, body, and soul that can do the needful. But how can this be possible with failing healthcare systems? Health professionals, who ought to be well remunerated, are owed several months’ salary. These people who are supposed to be caregivers are becoming the opposite. In this coronavirus pandemic, doctors went on strike in such a critical period. One may say they are self-seeking, but these people also have their life, families,…
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Let us go down memory lane and reminisce on the music groups that used to serenade us while in college. These music groups, both local and international were old time favourites. Virtually, every household had a copy of their CDs. It is unfortunate that most of these music groups have gone solo or switched careers. That is one of the challenges of music groups, they don’t seem to keep up with the pace. It is either the most popular one in the group pursues a solo music career and gets all the endorsements, then the not-so-popular ones are left to…
American actor, Jason Momoa, widely known for portraying Arthur Curry / Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe films Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, opened up in an interview about being “completely in debt” after getting killed off the hit HBO series. He disclosed that he was in some serious debt after his character got killed off of “Game of Thrones,” revealing that he and his family “were starving.” In an interview published this week according to reports by HuffPost, the 41-year-old actor opened up about his career struggles. He explained that after his character, Khal Drogo was dispatched from…
Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau who was sanctioned by Northern filmakers, has denied reports that she was arrested and sentenced to jail. The actress said this in reaction to a report that she is being charged before a Sharia Court over the controversy of her wearing a backless dress in a photo she shared on social media. Rumours flying around on Tuesday insinuated she had been sentenced to death for blasphemy following earlier reports that she had been invited and arrested by the police. Rahama described the report as fake news, advising people to desist from making so much fuss on…
Guinness World record breaker, Kafayat Shafau-Ameh also known as Kaffy got honoured with a doctorate degree from the Escae Benin University in Benin republic. The 40-year-old Nigerian dancer and mother of two took to her page to share the great news on Tuesday. She wrote: “I’m humbled to be decorated this afternoon by Escae Benin University with Honorary Doctorate in recognition as a ‘pioneer in the business of dance in Africa’. This award is not just for me but for an institution. That institution is the dance industry. I dedicate this award to every Dancer, Make-Up artiste, Barber, Cobler, Generator…
If you intend colouring your hair for the first time, thumbs up! This is a big decision and requires boldness. Adding colour to your hair allows you to achieve a variety of different looks from funky and bold to a more natural subtle look. There are many different hair colours and brands to use. It is most likely you may have concerns whether you should go ahead because of this hair trend downside. With the horror stories of hair falling out and breakages, you may want to reconsider colouring your hair. However, you should know that colouring your hair the…
Enugu, the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria, is located in southeastern Nigeria. Its name ‘Enugu’ is derived from the two Igbo words Énú Ụ́gwụ́ meaning “hill top” denoting the city’s hilly geography. Here are things to do and see in this city: 1. Visit the numerous hills Enugu is surrounded by Hills of different shapes and sizes, namely Milliken Hill, Udi Hill, Nsukka Hill, Awgu Range of Hills, Silicon Hill. Eron Hill, Onyeama Hill and others. 2. Visit the lakeside Enugu is home to many lakes e.g. Nike lake, Iheneke Lake, Ani ozala lake, Opi lake, Ogulugu lake and Ogelube…
So you are now 30. This means you would have to drop some things and step up some others. One of them is how you dress. When you are in your 20s, you can get away with almost everything. In your 20s, you can get away with exploration and trial and error. Now that you have hit the big 30, it comes with more maturity and deliberation. In order to step up your fashion game, here are 3 clothing items to drop: 1.Novelty underwear This was the in-thing as a teenager, it should not follow you into your thirties especially…
This week, our Woman Crush Wednesday, Chienye Ogwo is a woman of many parts. She is a communications, transformation and non-profit management professional and lawyer, with over 19 years’ combined experience in for-profit and not-for-profit enterprises. Chienye is the go-to person for management, strategic communication, organisational transformation, change management, sustainability, and legal practice across development, banking, capital markets, telecommunications, and international broadcast news matters. Currently, she serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Initiative for Governance, a nonprofit foundation with a mission to be a catalyst for public sector transformation in Africa. In addition, she has also served as…
The 2020 Thrive Women’s Conference is in two days! Taking place on the 12TH and 13TH of November 2020, this event will be held online, meaning you can tune into the event from wherever you are in the world. Attendance is free but registration is required. The theme for this year’s conference is: “RECOVERY, INNOVATION AND GROWTH: HARNESSING CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES.” Day 1 focuses on Business, Career and the use of Technology to innovate, recover and grow. Day 2 looks at Physical, Emotional and Mental wellness by reviewing the art of healthy living, losing weight and keeping it off, self discovery…