How Lola brought charm from Ijebu to Nnewi

When Emeka broke the news to his parents that he planned to marry a Yoruba lady, they told him that he was a joker. That would never happen, they said flatly. Was there a scarcity of nubile damsels in Nnewi and its environs or in Anambra State and the entire Igboland that their son would travel across many rivers and many states to marry a Yoruba girl from Ijebu-Ode? Or, had the girl bewitched Emeka with “otumokpo” from Ijebu-Ode? She would not succeed, they concluded. Never! Weeks after that, nothing was heard about the issue again. They assumed that the case had been closed. Emeka had come to his senses, they concluded. But had he? Two months later, like a bad dream, Emeka brought up the issue of this Ijebu girl again! This time, his tone was firm. Despite the threats of the parents, he was not cowed. He was resolute to the point of obstinacy. Even the tears of his mother did not move him. His parents concluded their son was indeed under a spell. When it became obvious, after many months of dialogue, pressure, threats, pleas, tears and quarrels that Emeka was hell-bent on marrying Lola, his parents grudgingly gave their consent, but the father warned that nobody should run to him if the marriage went awry. The father also refused to accompany him to Ijebu-Ode for the marriage rites, saying that as an elder, it was a taboo for him to travel far away from home. It did not matter that a few months before the marriage rites, he had travelled through Ijebu-Ode on his way to Lagos. Not only his parents were against the marriage: Out of Emeka’s three brothers and two sisters, only his younger sister was on his side. But Emeka overlooked all that and went ahead with the marriage. When Lola came into the family, it was obvious that she was not welcomed. She was just being tolerated. Matters were not helped by the fact that Emeka had recently relocated his architecture business from Lagos to Nnewi, to take advantage of the burgeoning building industry in the town. And even though he had built his own house, it was within the same compound where his parents lived. It was a large compound: All the four sons had their portions of land within the compound, even though two of them were not based at home. Another handicap Lola had was language: Igbo was the language of the family, but Lola spoke only English and Yoruba. So, Lola began forcing herself to speak Igbo. Any time she uttered an Igbo word or sentence, people would laugh. But her determination and sense of humour impressed everyone. She also did something that nobody around her did: she curtsied or knelt down when greeting elders, especially her husband’s parents, no matter how hard they protested against such acts. That act and her accent marked her out as a Yoruba, which made people treat her like an egg and call her “Iyawo.” Most mornings, Lola would go early to the quarters of her husband’s parents, greet them, tidy up their rooms and collect their clothes for washing. She would ensure that Papa and Mama had their meals. She asked her mother in-law to teach her how to cook all local meals. Mama was eager to teach her, and she learnt fast. Any time Papa or Mama complained of backache, rheumatism or fever, Lola ensured that they got medical treatment. Most evenings, she would spend some time with them, either alone or in the company of her husband, before retiring to bed. Her brother in-law’s wife sneered that she was shamelessly trying to buy love with her boot-licking tactics. But Lola was not bothered about that. Less than a year after Lola came into the family, the music changed. Emeka’s parents, especially the father, never completed a sentence without mentioning “Iyawo.” He would tell anyone who cared to listen, including the wives of his other three sons, that if it was not for Iyawo, he would have long died. Today, Lola speaks Igbo, or rather Nnewi, like a daughter of the soil. As far as Emeka’s parents are concerned, “Iyawo” can do no wrong. Even when Emeka complains about her before his parents, they will not let him finish before warning him never to do anything that will hurt that “peace-loving girl.” Unknown to everyone, before Lola left her parents’ home, she fortified herself for any eventuality, having known that her husband’s family were not happy about the marriage. Her parents had also done all they could to dissuade her from marrying an Igbo man, but their words fell on her like water on the back of a duck. So she knew she had a major battle to face in her new home. Failure was not an option, for if the marriage failed or proved unhappy, her parents would give her the I-told-you treatment. Consequently, before leaving for Nnewi, she boiled herself in a pot of charm. Then, she etched the charm on her face, tongue and heart. The power in the charm was meant to automatically make anyone around her to like her. Anyone she smiled at or talked to was meant to be charmed by her. What is the name of that charm and how much does it cost? The name of the charm is simple: Genuine love for others. It costs nothing to buy. No medicine-man is needed to prepare or administer it. It has no overdose. Everyone can prepare it. Everyone can administer it: At home, in the office, on the street, in the market. Its result on people is magical. Nobody can resist its effect, including “wicked mothers in-law” and “impossible bosses.” Fortunately, it is available in all parts of the world: In Ijebu-Ode or Nnewi, Zaria or Ikot-Ekpene, New York or Kabul. Brides and brides-to-be must realise that even though in-laws may seem difficult to deal with, they are human beings with flesh and blood. Parents – especially mothers – want to cling to their sons as long as possible. Parents are naturally suspicious and even envious of “an outsider” – who did not participate in bearing, nurturing and raising of their child – coming to take that child away. To them, the wife is a stranger who may have a selfish agenda to destroy the peace, unity and love existing in that family. It is the duty of the wife not to breeze into the family with an antagonistic stance. Rather, she should reassure her in-laws – through her words and actions – that she has not come to “take away” their son and brother or to destabilise the family, but that she has come in – like a new baby born into the family – to increase the family’s love, peace, unity and happiness. Everybody wants to be loved, appreciated and respected. When love is shown (over a period of time) to even untamed animals like the bear, leopard, chimpanzee, hyena, etc, they respond with friendliness. Human beings have the capacity to even respond better than animals when shown love. The rule in all human relations is that you get what you give. If you smile a lot at people, you receive smiles. If you are cold to people, you receive coldness and more. If you love to help others, you receive help and love. Therefore, those who go about demanding and expecting love, care, and respect from others may get disappointed, but those who first give love, care, and respect to others usually receive them manyfold. Showing genuine love to others is a potent charm that works like magic.

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THANKS

A Rich Man looked t

hrough his window and saw a man picking something from his dustbin, he said thank GOD i am not poor. The poor Man looked and saw a Naked Man Misbehaving on the street, he said thank GOD i am not Mad. The Mad Man looked and saw an Ambulance carrying a patient he said thank GOD am not Sick then a sick person saw a trolley taking a Dead body to the Mortuary he said thank GOD i am not Dead.Only a Dead person can not thank God..why can't you thank GOD this moment for giving you another opportunity to live this great day. U have a reason to praise God!. Give thanks to *GOD* nothing. When you thank God for a drop of water,He is encouraged to give you a bowl of water,if you appreciate the bowl of water you get a bucket as a reward,as you display your gratitude for the bucket of water He might decide to give you a river (afterall He's the unlimited God) your thanks can appreciate and yield to you a mighty ocean.if you can appreciate the FINGER of GOD then get ready for more because you will surely see HIS HANDS If you can THINK deep, then you can THANK and you THANKS can be FULL If you can't be GRATEFUL then you are a GREAT FOOL Giving thanks COSTS you NOTHING But PAYS you handsomely. THANKS is the the surest investment I know that never DEPRECIATE in value but constantly APPRECIATES. ....GOD is more than just an EXPLANATION but a continous REVELATION..... Michael onayemi

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Job Alert

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Nigerians need jobs. Share and help someone with these JOB LINKS!!!

1.) Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS) recruitment

2.) Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) recruitment

3.) Stanbic IBTC Bank recruitment for Graduate Trainees Nationwide

4.) TOTAL Nigeria recruitment for Entry Level and Experienced Personnel

5.) Lagos Television (LTV) Job Recruitment 

6.) Linda Ikeji Media Job Recruitment 2016 -
7.) MTN Nigeria recruitment for a Customer Relationship Officer 

8.) Deloitte Audit Graduate Programme 2016 - http://www.jobzilla.ng/…/deloitte-audit-graduate-programme-…

9.) Ongoing recruitment at SABMiller Plc - http://www.jobzilla.ng/…/sabmiller-plc-recruitment-for-grad…

10.) Marriott International massive job recruitment - http://www.jobzilla.ng/…/marriott-international-massive-job…

11.) Ongoing recruitment at United Nations World Food Programme -http://www.jobzilla.ng/…/ongoing-recruitment-at-united-nati…

12.) UNICEF Jobs in Nigeria - http://www.jobzilla.ng/…/unicef-jobs-in-nigeria-august-25th…

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Modern Feminism - ABIMBOLA PAIGE S.F

Feminism "according to Wikitionary" is a social theory or political movement arguing that legal and social restrictions on females must be removed in order to bring about equality of both sexes in all aspects of public and private life. Feminism is concerned with bringing about equality of opportunity and outcome regardless of gender. Modern feminism is taking a different toll, making it seem like women are weak and are only victims of men's oppression and violence. It fails to encourage women to embrace their strength and the consequences of their own choices or decisions. Let's not play anyone's victim.  Men who forces women to have sex with them are evil, violent and abusive but that is no reason to take the wrong turn in life. I believe in equality for everyone regardless of sex, race, sexuality, language, height et cetera but I do not want to be addressed, treated or judged according to my gender first before considering my success, achievements and so forth.

  Thanks to evolution, everyone has their own skills, though it varies, makes each of us unique. The fact that you are a woman doesn't make you less skilful or intelligent than men but it doesn't make you wiser either. It means you are equal though he might have authority but it doesn't make you worth less than him. Feminism doesn't stand for male oppression but equality. It means that both sexes should be appreciated equally base on their achievements not gender.  There is a rape culture everywhere that is
generally believed to be against women and has
made it seem okay to violate, abuse, rape or oppress men. Women are not the only sex being oppressed; some men, usually boys, are being violated too but nobody pays much attention to it because men are believed to be strong and able to care for themselves, forgetting that we are all humans and we all require attention regardless of our sexes, race or sexuality. Rape is a sin against humanity and it'll be selfish of us (women) to limit our concern to females and not acknowledge the pain of the male victims too.  Feminism is not a war/fight against men, it is a fight
for equality of opportunity, affection, outcome et
cetera for both sexes.
  About Paige
Love to make new friends and a bit edgy when angry.... Working on how to relate well with people and getting to offend people less. I'm a fun lover. Traveler. Writer. Body positivity Preacher and I love God.
  Paige favourite quote: "Don't expect too much so you don't get disappointed when you get less or none....."
Connections
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Twitter:@paigeshyben
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Get Glo Bis 3GB of 1K and Enjoying Surfing with Your Android Phones and PC

Earlier last month, I made a post on how to use Glo Bis on Non Blackberry Devices, but unfortunately only few people were benefited while it wasted other people's money. Today I am happy to tell you that we have found an everlasting solution to it. Android users can now enjoy Glo Bis of 3GB on their phone and it also works for PC with the aid of tethering.



To Subscribe for Glo Bis of 3GB at 1K

Text  “COMonth” without quote to 777 at N1000/month (3GB plan)

Their are Two Method to make it Work on Android Phone

Method 1 To Use Glo Bis On Android Phone
Make sure you subscribe to it on a blackberry phone, Use it to browse with that blackberry for some minute before you remove the SIM, Then Insert that SIM to your Android phone.Configure the APN of your Android phone with blackberry.net and activate it as your default setting.Switch on your data connection (H won't display yet).Off your Android phone again and remove the SIM (make sure the APN is set to blackberry.net ).Insert the SIM to BB phone again (make sure it’s on 3G also and it display BB sign beside it)Browse for some mins (download if possible)The return it back to your Android phone and keep surfing.

Method 2 To Use Glo Bis On Android Phone

The second method is nothing related to the above. It's tweaking your IMEI Method. 
This involves change the Android IMEI to Blackerry one and it is a sure method that make it work flawlessly and you won’t need to worry over  Glo bis on Android phone anymore; but it’s very risky because it can brick your phone and the method is only recommend for Advance users only.

To Generate Blackberry IMEI For Your Android Phone

Download This Software to your PC hereUnrar the file, copy and paste the three .sys files inside the folder to your C:\Windowsfolder
Double click on GIPv4.1 to openClick on generate IMEI. Copy down the blackberry IMEI you see without the pin except you have an ulterior motive.

How to Change Your Android Phone IMEI Number To Blackberry

Disclaimer: Changing of IMEI is illegal in some countries, and I will not be held responsible for any consequences that befall the changer.
Also, backup your original imei incase anything goes wrong then revert using the above procedures for changing.

Before you begin, backup your Android phone usingClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) should in case it get bricked.

There are two ways you can easily get this IMEI changing done which are Mobile Uncle and Terminal Emulator.

To Change IMEI Number Through Terminal Emulator of Android Phone-Tab
For Single Sim Device
1. Your phone must be a Rooted Device
2. Download Terminal Emulator from Play Store
3. Open Android Terminal Emulator
4. Type SU then press ENTER button to get Superuser permmison
3. After that, type this command then press ENTER buttonecho ‘AT+EGMR=1,7,”IMEI_NUMBER”‘ >/dev/pttycmd1
or echo AT+EGMR=1*7*IMEI_1 >/dev/pttycmd1

For Dual Sim Phones
1. Rooted Android phone or tablet.
2. Install Android Terminal Emulator app
3. Open Android Terminal Emulator.
4. Type SU then press ENTER
5. Type the following command then Eneter echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,7, “IMEI_NUMBER” ‘ >/dev/pttycmd1
6. If your phone is dual-sim, typ this command then ENTER echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,10, “IMEI_NUMBER” ‘ >/dev/pttycmd1
7. Last step, reboot your phone/tablet and done.

Second Way of Changing IMEI

This works best for some MTK devices, click herefor intensive procedures.

That is all.

Can I Activate Glo Bis on My Android After Changing My IMEI?

You can do that but It’s more advisable to subscribe on blackberry device before inserting it on your Android device.

How To Use Glo Bis on PC and iPhone/iPad

This will only work on PC and iPhone/iPad through tethering with the Hotspot on your phone.  

Hope this info helps? Feel free to share this post with your friends using the Share/Like buttons. 

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How to root Samsung galaxy s6 edge!

There hasn't rooting tool for Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge couple of months ago. At this moment you have PingPong Root to root Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge without tripping KNOX on your device.

What is Tripping KNOX?

KNOX is one of security platform for Samsung android devices which assures that no changes have been made to the android system partitions and also no potential security susceptibilities have been created by the user. If you try to make changes of system-level files, immediately it detected by KNOX, a hardware fuse is tripped. Once it's been tripped, you cannot reset it. It will directly affect to your Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge warranty. After tripped KNOX, you cannot able to use Samsung pay which "Groundbreaking Mobile Payment Service". Now, you have no reason to be afraid because thanks to the PingPong Root.
Step 1: Make Sure Your ROM Version Is Supported. (You can check all the supported ROM version from our homepage PingPong Root)



Step 2: Install PingPong Root &SuperSU apk on your device. If your ROM version compatible for the PingPong root, you can root your Galaxy S6 successfully. Before starting you need to make sure that "Unknown Sources" option is enabled. Go to the"Settings > Lock Screen and security > Unknown Sources ON".



After that, you are ready to install PingPong root on your device. DownloadPingPong Root APK from our download page.



Launch PingPong root after the download complete, then tap on, "INSTALL" button. After that you will asked for the permission. Tick the box, then tap on "Install Anyway" to proceed.



After the installation, tap "OPEN" wait couple of seconds and it will prompt a new message to install SuperSu. Therefore, tap "INSTALL" button again. After the installation, press "DONE" button to go back to PingPong Root.



Step 3: Let's start Root your device. You will find 2 button on the PingPong root app. "Get root!" and "Download Data". At the 1st Step, if your Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge ROM version was listed in the download data section, you must have to download the additional data. To do that tap on "Download Data" button. Once it's done press OK.



Now, you are ready to root your device. Tap, "Get root!" button to start rooting your galaxy S6. Wait couple of seconds to get rooted. After root done press OKand reboot your device immediately.



Step 4: Update your SuperSU binaries when you get back. Open SuperSU and press "Continue" to update SuperUser binaries of your device.



After that, it will prompt a message to update SuperSU binary. Chose "Normal" option. It will take couple of seconds to update your SuperSU binaries. When it has done reboot your device again.



Step 5: After rebooting your deviceVerify Root. Congratulations! You have successfully fully rooted your Galaxy S6/Edge using PingPong Root. Most important one is you have done it without tripping KNOX. To verify everything, download Root Checkerfrom the Play Store



Finally, you'll see this result.

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motivational

Successful people have two things on their lips, "smile and silence". Smile can solve problem while Silence can avoid problems. Sugar and salt may be mixed together but ants reject the salt and carry away only the sugar. Select the right people in life and make your life better and sweeter. If you fail to achieve your dreams, change your ways not your God. Remember, trees change their leaves and not their roots. You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones to every dog that barks. Haters will see you walking on water and say its because you can't swim. Even if you dance on water, your enemies will accuse you of raising dust. Make it your ambition to live a quiet life, do mind your own business and to work with your own hands. Remember, don’t ever wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it. -- Be Inspired and have a great day .

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introduction to cloud computing

Cloud Computing is a model that allows access to a shared pool of configurable computing resource (eg. networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) network on demand. Cloud computing literally, is the use of remote servers (usually accessible via the Internet) to process or store information. Access is usually using a Web browser. Save files on a server via the Internet is one example. The software itself can be mounted also on the remote computer. Cloud computing is the best solution to manage your applications yourself; it is a shared multi-tenant platform that is supported. When using an application running in the cloud, you simply connect to it, customize it and use it. It's that simple, cloud computing! Today, Millions of us are happy to use a variety of applications in the cloud, such as applications of CRM, HR, accounting, and even business applications. These applications based in the cloud can be operational in a few days is not possible with traditional enterprise software. They are cheap because you do not have to invest in hardware and software, or to spend money for the configuration and maintenance of complex layers of technology or to finance facilities to run them. And they are more scalable, more secure and reliable than most applications. In addition, upgrades are supported, so that your applications automatically benefit from all the improvements of safety and performance available, as well as new features. Advantages and Disadvantages The advantage of cloud computing is twofold. It is a file backup shape. It also allows working on the same document for several jobs (one person or a nomad traveling) of various types (or PC, tab or smartphone). Cloud computing simplifies usage by allowing overcoming the constraints of traditional computer tools (installation and updating of software, storage, data portability ...). Cloud computing also provides more elasticity and agility because it allows faster access to IT resources (server, storage or bandwidth) via a simple web portal and thus without investing in additional hardware. NIST counts three service models: Cloud Software as a Service (SaaS): the user has the possibility to use the service provider's applications over the network. These applications are accessed via different interfaces, thin client, Web browser, mobile devices ... The customer manages and does not control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, databases , storage, but can possibly benefit from access to restricted configurations, specific to user categories. Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS): the consumer can deploy cloud infrastructure on its own applications. The user manages and does not control the underlying cloud infrastructure (network, servers, operating systems, databases, storage), but has control over the deployed applications and the ability to configure the environment of application hosting. Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): the client can rent storage, processing power, network and other computing resources. The user manages and does not control the underlying cloud infrastructure but has control over databases , operating systems, and applications deployed. According to corporate approaches, there are several deployment models for cloud services: Public cloud: This type of infrastructure is accessible to a wide audience and belongs to a provider of "cloud services." Private cloud: The cloud infrastructure works for one organization. It can be managed by the company itself (internal Private Cloud). In the latter case, the infrastructure is dedicated to the company and accessible via secure VPN-type networks. The Cloud Community: The infrastructure is shared by several organizations that have common interests (e.g safety requirements, compliance ...). As private cloud, it can be managed by the organizations themselves or by third parties. Hybrid cloud: Infrastructure consists of two or more clouds (private, Community or Public), which remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology, enabling data portability or applications. Cloud Computing Benefits and Limitations The Benefits ofCloud Computing (Cloud Computing) Cost Reduction: Cloud computing is seen as an incremental investment, companies can save money in the long term by obtaining resources. Storage increase: instead of purchasing large amounts of storage before the need, organizations can increase storage incrementally, requesting additional disk space on the service provider when the need is recognized. Resource pooling: in the IT industry, this feature is also known as Multi-tenancy, where many users / clients share a type and varied level of resources. Highly automated: As the software and hardware requirements are hosted on a cloud provider, IT departments sites no longer have to worry about keeping the things-to-date and available. Greater mobility: Once the information is stored in the cloud, access it is quite simple, just you have an Internet connection, regardless of where they are located. Change the IT focus: Once the responsibility of the computing environment has, essentially shifted to the cloud provider, IT departments can now focus more on the organization's needs and the development of strategic applications and tactics and not on operational needs of the day-to-day. Towards Green IT: By releasing the physical space, virtualization of applications and servers contributes to the reduction of equipment as well as the need for air conditioning, consequently, less energy waste. Keep updated things: Similar to change the IT focus, this benefit is because of the new demands of providers cloud services, ie, the focus of providers is to monitor and maintain the most recent tools and techniques for the contractor. Quick elasticity: this characteristic has to do with the fundamental aspects of Cloud flexibility and elasticity. For example, the web shops carry a standard amount of transactions during the year, but it is necessary to increase near Christmas time. And of course these stores do not want to pay for that capacity at peak during the rest of the year. Measurement service: which means services monitored, controlled and reported. This feature allows a model of pay-per-use service, or pay for use. It has similarities with the concept of telephone service packages where you pay a standard signature to basic levels, and paid extra for the additional service, without changing the contract. The limitations of Cloud Computing (Cloud Computing) The various problem areas for cloud computing environments are: Security: As the data are no longer in their own organization, security becomes a major issue and questions must be answered, such as: Data is protected as adequate? There is a hacker-proof system? Can you meet the requirements regulations and government for privacy? How do you discover the leak information? Note also that corporate governance is always very concerned about the data that is stored outside the organization. Location and Data Privacy: Where the data is stored? How data is stored? The provider has adequate security for data in places where they are stored? Internet addiction: Since the cloud features are not available on the local network, you have to worry about the availability of the Internet. If you lose access to the Internet out, what that happens to your cloud computing environment? If your service provider increasing period unavailability, what you do with your employees and customers? What do you do in case of increased latency or delays the answers? Levels of availability and service: Most organizations are familiar with the agreements service levels. The service level agreement specifies the amount of service capacity that someone has to provide, along with the penalties for not providing this level of service. How you can be sure that the cloud service provider has sufficient resources to maintain a service level agreement you signed with them?

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Tree Crushes Vehicle at the Legon University of Ghana Campus (Photos)

A vehicle with registration number GE-3414-13 on Thursday had its bonnet and engine crushed by a tree at the University of Ghana campus.



The vehicle according to some students was parked in the shade of the tree when the incident happened.



No casualty was however recorded but made it impossible for other cars to use the road.

Though the cause of the incident was not immediately known, some of the students blamed it on a pipe leakage at the place which they say has been left unchecked for close to a month hence weakening the roots of the tree.



The vehicle according to some of the students is believed to be for a staff of the University.



Security personnel are currently on the ground to ensure the area is cleared.

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The Importance of Believing in Yourself and Acting Together

‘If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you haven’t spent a night with a mosquito’

Have you ever felt too small to change the world? In the grand scheme of things, what difference can I make? It often seems that problems are too big to solve for one individual.

Well, if you think you are too small to make a difference, think about the effect that a mosquito can have on your sleep. This tiny creature can be a great nuisance. It sucks your blood during the night, leaving your skin swollen and itchy the next day. Despite its miniscule size and fragility, it makes a difference to your life.

You, a human being, far larger, stronger, and more intelligent than a mosquito can also make a difference to people’s lives. It takes just one act of kindness to lift someone’s mood. For example, patiently listening to a friend’s problems and offering them advice can help them when they are going through a tough time.

A simple act of generosity, offering a hungry stranger some food and drink for example, can bring great happiness, both to the giver and to the receiver. Although these small acts, much like the mosquito’s bite, might not change the course of history, they do not go unnoticed. African people realise this truth. They focus on doing what they can, helping out the fellow members of their community, making the world a better place one step at a time.

But there is so much more to this proverb. Unlike mosquitos, we can inspire our fellow human beings to follow our example. That act of generosity, inviting your neighbour over for dinner one evening, teaches them something. It makes them realise that humans have the capacity and the will to do good, to help others. The person we help out today, will pass on your kind deed to another tomorrow. In this way human beings can set off a chain reaction of good acts in a community.

Moreover, we are superior to mosquitos in that we can work together. Our individual acts can make a difference, but the positive effect of our actions is multiplied if they are carried out by a whole community. For example, you might be the first person to suggest building a school in your community. Although we may make the first step to change alone, others may see the benefits of your idea, and support you to complete your project.

This raises another African proverb: ‘If you want to go fast, walk alone. If you want to go far, walk together.’ African people realise that the biggest problems in this world can only be solved by a collective, rather than an individual. You may start off building that well, that school, or that orphanage by yourself or within a small group of people, but others may soon join in.

The first of these proverbs teaches us not to be afraid of acting, for every good deed has a positive effect on the world, no matter how small. and to work together where possible. The second reminds us that when we work together, we can make an even bigger difference. They are both admired all over the world, because people see so much wisdom within them. Therefore, African philosophy, the way African people view the world, not only inspires the people of their continent, but also the global population to make the earth a better place

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Keep the good faith

One day I decided to quit.... I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality..... I wanted to quit my life. I went to have one last talk with my mentor. I said, "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?" The answer surprised me..."Look around. What do you see?” I saw a fern and bamboo seeds?" My mentor replied, "When the fern and the bamboo seeds were planted, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. “In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. “In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. “In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. “Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. Life does not give anyone a challenge they can not handle. "Did you know that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots? I did not quit on the bamboo. Never quit on yourself. Don't compare yourself to others. The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern; yet, they both make the forest beautiful. “Your time will come. You will rise high! How high should you rise? How high will the bamboo rise? ...As high as it can. So you should rise as high as you can. Never regret a day in your life.” • Good days give you Happiness. • Bad days give you Experiences. • Both are essential to life. • Happiness keeps you Sweet, • Trials keep you Strong, • Sorrows keep you Human, • Failures keep you Humble, • Success keeps You Glowing, • But only your faith keeps you going! Have faith in God.

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The Nigeria we seek - OLAWUNMI TEMITOPE

THE NIGERIA WE SEEK ( YOU ARE THE SOLUTION) By Olawunmi Temitope Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause, guide our leaders right , help our youths the truth to know ... , indeed the youths must know the truth and arise to the truth . Right from when I was only a little child, I have heard from my teachers, my parents, neighbors and elders about how the leaders are the source of Nigeria's woes. So I nurtured the hope that when another leader comes, things will change. But did things change?, well if they did , it was only for the worst. Then I pondered and through interaction with great minds , I found out that the solution would not come from the government alone, but from we the youths and every concerned citizen. Yes, there is a lot to complain about, the economy is in total decadence, children are hawking, adults are begging but the truth is that this lamentation will not yield any result, if we don't take position and take action . I mean, we are the ones hurting ourselves with our own little steps. If someone should bring a dress or shoe that is imported to us, even if it is from just Ghana, we'd prefer to spend as much as #20,000 naira on that shoe or dress than a dress or shoe that is made at home by a Nigerian clothing line. The fact that it is expensive makes it quality to you, you've forgotten that the designer is collecting a quota of his county's tax from that shoe or dress. If a well to do couple want to go for their honeymoon or vacation, you can be sure they would choose Paris,Bahamas, or even Taiwan, thereby going to spend the money they could've given to their country to another country, what about celebrities, they show off their Tiffany jewelry and their Mark and Spencer T-shirts, so this way we make the rich countries richer and make our poor country poorer. Because, a country that imports more than it exports will continue struggling. More so, we the youths only go to school to learn how to be job seekers, so we add up to the 9.485 million number of unemployed youths. How about the entrepreneurs, they are just comfortable with their comfort zone, doing the same thing all over again, and not giving a chance to their creative mind to bring forth. Even employees in so many of our industries don't give their best to the organization because they believe it is not their father's business and yet they might have been able to improve that industry, and indirectly improve Nigeria, because that organization might get bigger and better to employ more people. Successful people like Bill Gates, Walt Disney, J.W Rowling, CJ Walker , Steve Jobs , John D. Rockefeller, that we mention today , didn't spend time blaming the government or tossing blames to and fro , they took action and became a solution to their countries. If you look at so many industries in Nigeria today , you'd find out they're owned by foreigners. Indomie noodles by an Indonesian, KFC by Colonel Sanders an American, MTN by a South African and many more. This list of the many problems we have could go on and on. But I found out that if we're going to get a Nigeria that we seek then we must be ready to arise. Firstly, we have to get over this low self esteem we have Nigerians, that is, we must believe in ourselves. Instead of running to other countries and adding ourselves to their population there, you can stay here and invest in your country. This would at least reduce the disgrace of having Nigerian immigrants sent back home as if there were pursued from their own home. It is low self-esteem that makes us believe that, so long a product is made from Nigeria, it cannot be as good as that one made at India or China,even if it is their own discarded product there. Nigerian Universities, should encourage their students to undergo intense research so that we can discover new ways of doing things. How can we make our own sugar, Ketchups, our own jam, our own pasta , our own noodles, instead of exporting our natural resources and then importing the finished product at a very high cost. If some are going into the agricultural sector, others should be technological and industrial minded, so we can have our own manufacturing industries. And no matter how low quality this products are, we should patronize them so they can re- invest to meet up with the high quality we want. Furthermore, beyond National development is individual development. If we (the youths) from now , can decide that we we we would do whatever we find ourselves doing within our sphere of influence with passion and with zeal, then we would be creating value instead of making just wealth. If you're a teacher, teach the children to think outside the box and make an impact, children are one of the easiest people to build with the right ideology . students should look at their sector and find out how they can find solution to the problem in there ,then you can make a difference in that sector. You really do not need to change the whole of Nigeria, just a little here and a little there will do. II Chr.7:14 , says if my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal their land. So even with all our attempts we must pray because the supernatural controls the physical. We need God to help us with answers. This text says if my people ,and not just the government. Arise O compatriots, attempt being a Leader of Now instead of a Leader of tomorrow.
 Olawunmi Temitope Rebecca

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update on UNILAG post-graduate programme

This is to inform all the candidates that applied for the University of Lagos (UNILAG) 2016/2017 academic session postgraduate programmes that the dates and schedule of their entrance examinations/interviews for admission exercise are as follows: UNILAG selection process will be through Computer Based Test (CBT) and Written Examinations. The Entrance/Qualifying Examinations of new postgraduate students of the University of Lagos for the 2016/2017 academic session will commence at the Distance Learning Institute and Multipurpose Halls A, B, C of UNILAG, from 9: 00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. daily. The exercise will commence from Saturday, September 17 to Saturday, September 24, 2016. CBT EXAMINATIONS: Saturday, September 17 and Saturday, September 24, 2016. VENUE: DLI E-Learning Centre PAPER-BASED EXAMINATIONS: Tuesday, September 20 to Friday, September 23, 2016. VENUE: Multipurpose Halls A, B & C

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Ajayi crowther university aspirants

The management of Ajayi Crowther University has released the following information to students. 1. Fees for accommodation in the Halls of Residence has been separated from the tuition fees. Returning students as well as the prospective students are to make a choice in respect of the Halls of Residence they wish to live in. Payment for the Halls of Residence can be done on Semester basis- Fifty-two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N52,500.00) or on Sessional basis- One Hundred and Five Thousand Naira (N105,000.00). 2. Upon payment for accommodation, the student should visit the University website to register for his/her choice of Hall of Residence. It shall be the prerogative of the Dean, Students’ Affairs, to allocate students to rooms as deemed fit. Students so allocated must stay in their rooms. No change of room must take place without the permission of the Dean, Students’ Affairs. 3. Squatters are not allowed in any of the University’s Halls of Residence under whatever guise. Penalty for this is the arraignment of the squatter and the host for disciplinary action. The penalty may be suspension for a session or payment of a fine of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50, 000.00) or both. 4. Upon resumption, students would tender at the gate, evidence of payment of accommodation fees, as well as the full or due instalment of tuition and other related fees. Subsequently, each student would collect at the Students’ Affairs Office, a letter of allocation of bed space, room and Hall of Residence in addition to a special Identification Pass which shall be shown to the Porter at the entry point to each Hall of Residence. 5. For the avoidance of doubt, all students must reside on campus and no waiver would be given to any student to live outside the campus. 6. The University advises students to resolve their bank-related issues and obtain ATM cards before they resume for the next academic session. The Students’ Affairs Office will no longer issue Exeat Permits based on request for banking activities outside the campus. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to equip their wards financially before resumption. 7. Parents are hereby informed that Management has stopped granting Exeat Permits to students to attend family social functions while the University is in session. This policy obtains in similar faith-based Universities and Ajayi Crowther University would not be an exception. Parents should note that this has been abused by students in the past as a ploy to leave campus at the risk of their lives, even without the knowledge of their parents. Moreover, students’ absence from the University for social events will make them miss lectures and impact negatively on their academic performance. The only reason why students will be allowed to go home will be on health grounds subject to the recommendation of the Director of this University’s Health Services. 8. All students (new intakes and returning students) are expected to carry out chest x-ray examination at any Government General / Teaching Hospital or Federal Medical Centre and obtain a certified Consultant Radiologist Report which must be submitted to the Director, University Health Services, as part of their medical examination requirements and registration in the University Health Services, Ajayi Crowther University; as Medical Certification of fitness is incomplete without a chest x-ray.

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notice! notice!! notice!!!

As at this morning, it was officially confirmed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) that Returning students are expected back in campus on the 22nd day of September, 2016. Consequently, Old students returns to Campus 22nd of September, 2016 while lectures commence on the 26th of September, 2016 for the 2016/2017 Academic Session. Update on Hostel application would be published immediately it comes up as well as other happenings as they unravel. We trust you enjoyed your long holiday to the fullest. And the university will be happy to welcome all of us back again for the Aluta reality. The Students' Union Government humbly wish every UNIBEN Student safe trip back to school.

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blogging explained

Blog is a word resulting from the simplification of the term weblog. We can define blog as an online diary. The person who runs the blog is called blogger. Blogs are websites which are regularly published various contents, such as text, images, music or video, both can be dedicated to a specific subject as being quite generally. A blog is a place where you can share things you find interesting and useful not only to you as others. They can be held by one or more persons and usually have room for comments from your readers. Blogger is the name given to those who publish a blog and the blogsphere is the set of blogs.

The BLOG has been used both by companies and by professionals as a way to rapidly disseminate their ideas in a simple and fast way. Basically, a blog is a set of long or short messages which are known as Post. These messages are sorted in descending order of posting date. Blog enabled millions of people to have a voice and connect with others around the world.

Starting your own blog doesn’t have expensive. In fact, more and more people are starting blogs every day. It seems that just about every business has a blog these days. One of the features of blogs is that in general they have a very similar appearance, i.e., the user is limited with respect to visual change. Another feature of blogs is the update frequency. Some are updated daily, others weekly, monthly, and in some cases, up to several times per day.

The popularization of this tool was such that even the companies began to use it as a communication tool. Most companies, even those who do not work directly on the Internet already has blogs to communicate with employees and customers.

Common and famous people, small, medium or large companies, all share the blogosphere, the blog world. In this space, some bloggers stand out and become famous, simply externalize his ideas to those who want to know them.

Many bloggers decide to use a blog to organize their thoughts, while some become influential with thousands of followers and loyal readers, because what they have to say to people is important and want to hear it and maybe even follow it.

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