It’s a new week-another opportunity to pursue your goals. While Mondays might not the best day of the week because it signifies another start to hustle and bustle,but if properly managed, it can mark the beginning of productive week. With the right mindset and strategies, the new week would not end up wasted. Here are 6 productivity hacks for a great week: Plan for the week Use the weekend to plan and prepare ahead for the new week, You don’t want to be caught unawares. Plan your to-do list. Set out your work outfits and that of your children. Ensure…
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The death of a Nigerian activist, Toyin Salau in the United States has caused an uproar online. She was an active Black Lives protester before her shocking death. She had reacted to George Floyd’s death in a tweet that stated “Silence is the best weapon for some but not for me I will not be silenced,”. The 19-year-old from Tallahassee, Florida was declared missing after tweeting that a man who offered her a ride to church molested her. Long before she disappeared, Toyin had revealed in a series of tweets about how she was sexually molested by a black man.…
It was black Sunday yesterday following the news of the death of Ibidun Ighodalo, renowned events planner , former beauty queen and wife of Trinity House pastor, Ituah Ighodalo. She died in the early hours of Sunday, June 14 in a hotel in Port Harcourt from a suspected heart attack. Her events company was responsible for decorating Lagos during Christmas/Festive seasons. The family of late Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo has released a statement announcing her death yesterday, June 14, which read: “The Ighodalo and Olaleye Ajayi families are deeply saddened to announce the sudden loss of our beloved wife and daughter Mrs.…
My post lockdown outing. A tale of intimidation. It began just like any other day for me. Workout done, some pictures for my status update taken (a kind of compulsive indulgence), so I headed out. Just barely five minutes into the ride, “Madam pull over…” “Good morning good sir.” “Please hold on, let put on my mask before we speak.” Laughing, I said, “It’s better to stay safe.” In agreement he nodded. I thought in my heart, “Oh ok, here is a good guy. This will soon be over, and I’ll be on my way.” That was what I thought,…
HOLY HUMOUR Eviction from Heaven. Little Johnny’s new baby brother was screaming up a storm. Johnny asked his mom, “Where’d he come from?” “He came from heaven, Johnny.” Johnny responded: “Wow! I can see why they threw him out!” Sunday Quote. It ain’t those parts of the Bible that I can’t understand that bother me, it is the parts that I do understand. -Mark Twain Actual Announcement from Church Bulletin This being a Sunday in Easter, we will ask Mr. Smith to come forward and lay an egg on the altar. SUNDAY JOKE Tiger Woods Jesus and…
My heart cry I’m not alright How do you expect my face to be bright? When at night, Even in the light I try to shout I hear quite. I try to fight I’m held tight. My right is stolen, My pride is punctured. At the sight of him at the night My heart beat races He appears white in the light But at night, he is not polite. He is the beast In the light of day He appears a saint. Can someone come to my rescue? I am dying. Poem by Ogbonna Daniel xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu…
Thrive Women Solutions will host a business Webinar on ‘The practicalities of overcoming Business challenges in Nigeria” on Wednesday June 17, 2020 by 7pm WAT. Join our experienced speakers Ms. Ronke Onadeko MD DeltR, Mr. Chiemezie Ilozulike MD Quimeks Resources and Rosemary Onyebigwa founder Thrive Women Solutions as they discuss innovative ways of dealing with peculiar business challenges, to run successful businesses. If you are an Executive or business owner, you know that doing business in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted, with the numerous challenges that have to be navigated especially in the current times we live in. Attend…
Readings: 1 Kings 19:9,11-16; Psalm 27; Matthew 5:27-32 In today’s Gospel, Jesus warned us to carefully and intentionally avoid not just sin but we must immediately and forcefully resist the thoughts, suggestions and occasions of sin. Jesus explained that sin is not only when we have carried out the action, it begins with when we deliberately entertain the thought and nurture the intention. Jesus is reminding us today that no precaution is too much to be taken to avoid sin. The counsel of Jesus reminds me of the word of God in Sirach 21:2 Run away from sin like you…
Can a bride be complete without the gele on her traditional marriage ceremony? In the African culture, the gele is one of the fashion piece that continues to pass from generation to generation. Gele is the Yoruba term for a woman’s headpiece.Though it is traditionally part of the Yoruba attire, other tribes are wearing the gele as well. It is a final adornment that serves as woman’s crown and compliments as her looks. Every woman wears gele with pride because it symbolises elegance, maturity and wealth. The gele has become versatile these days, it can be rocked for other occasions…
Ruby made a list of people in her mind to avoid at the wedding this Saturday. “Aunty Joy definitely” She thought to herself as she removed the Satin cap her head. It exposed blonde afro. She grabbed some pink oil to rub on her hair to make glossy. She was still in her pyjamas at 12p.m that day, which was democracy day. Ruby needed to relax and think about her strategy. It was good she cleared her head less she allowed negative emotions take charge. Her Aunt Joy was a retiree, who had all her grown-up children married. She used…