In recent weeks, we have prescribed for you ways for you kick start your job search successfully. We have covered this subject under various headings: The Place of Persistence In Job Acquisition Your CV Can Make or Mar Your Employment Chances 5 Mistakes to Avoid at Job Interviews Tips for Finding Employment Amidst Mass Unemployment. The reason for this is that searching for a job in an era of few jobs is no easy task. It requires patience, resilience and strategy. Writing job applications and sending them to different companies hoping that you will be invited for an interview is…
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The founder and managing director of Medplus, Pharmacist Joke Bakare is to chair the 2019 Pride Women Conference taking place on Friday, May 24, 2019, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos. Pharmacist Bakare pioneered the chain pharmacy concept in Nigeria when she founded Medplus in 1993 – a pharmacy-led health and beauty retail chain. A registered pharmacist, with an eye for products and trends, Pharmacist Bakare has extensive experience in retail operations and management and oversees all aspects of the company’s business, including strategic direction and initiatives. The Medplus success story is a testament to…
Reading 1 Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 I, John, looked and there was the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. I heard a sound from heaven like the sound of rushing water or a loud peal of thunder. The sound I heard was like that of harpists playing their harps. They were singing what seemed to be a new hymn before the throne, before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn this hymn except the hundred and forty-four thousand who…
Holy Humour Walk on Water A Roman Catholic Priest, an Anglican priest and a Baptist preacher were standing near a river conversing when the subject of which church was nearest to the teaching of God arose. The Roman Catholic priest said that of course there was no argument that the Roman Catholic Church as they were descended directly from the Apostles, in fact, Peter was their first Pope. He said in fact so close are we that I can even walk on water like Jesus and he proceeded to walk on the water to the other side. The Anglican Priest…
Born out of an interplay between the moon and the sun are waves of which resilience is simply their essence. It carries a signature of the two entities from which it’s formed, such as the relentless nature of the scorching sun opposed to the quintessential nature of the calming moon. Both are simply its credentials. This newborn soon becomes a man as it overcomes cliffs and stiff rocks, which serve as its maturing trials. Yet its relentless nature enables it to grow from strength to strength as these obstacles get bent on its rapturous assent which nothing can prevent. The…
Some days ago, social media was abuzz with the topic of transactional sex thanks to Falz. To back up his album with castigates several moral ills in our society, Falz gave his opinion on sex for money (aka prostitution). Falz, via Twitter, made it known to his fans and otherwise that he hates transactional sex and he would continue taking a stance against it in his song. This ignited an uproar – making it a top trending topic -which stemmed from what many believe to be a misogynistic statement. He has tagged a misogynist for refraining from attacking the men…
…Continued from Chapter Fifteen. “What? How? Don’t mess with my emotions, Ebun!” “Here, see for yourself!” I handed her the test result. “How is this even possible?” she said in total surprise. “Well, I don’t know exactly but this has happened to someone I know before.” “Ebun you don’t know how relieved I am right now, I feel like dancing.” “Babes, you just dodged a bullet. You should feel relieved!” “I really thought my life was over. I wasn’t even sure I could go through with the abortion.” “I think now you’ve learnt your lesson, next time you’ll…” “Next time?”…
Continuing the pace from last weekend, This weekend we’ve curated a few of our best Instagram looks of the week for your perusal. It is a known fact that Instagram is a great community to snag style inspiration. You’re sure to find a fashion blogger is your style twin, whether your style is classy chic or dare-devil fierce. Find below our curated looks. However, an important point to note is inspiration shouldn’t drown your personal preference. You can always tweak the looks to add your unique personality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Og Okonkwo…
Our new column, Traditional and Contemporary, focuses on the Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary designs. African fashion has taken a spike in creative designing over the years and we are ultra-excited to be documenting its progress one stylish picture at a time. Every Fashion Friday, we’ll be surfing through social media streets to find design inspirations for our Pride Woman (which is you, by the way). See week one, week two, week three, week four, week five, week six, week seven, week eight, week nine, week ten, week eleven, week twelve, week thirteen, week fourteen, week fifteen, week sixteen, week seventeen, week eighteen and week nineteen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TOYIN BII (@toyinbii)…
Photo by theformfitness from Pexels Julie Broderick, Trinity College Dublin The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age. To ensure that you are doing the right type of exercise for your age, follow this simple guide. Childhood and adolescence In childhood, exercise helps control body weight, builds healthy bones and promotes self-confidence and healthy sleep patterns. The government recommends that children should get at least one hour of exercise a day.…