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OK, so seriously i have been on my toes since I ran off. Didn't remember to mention there was an inaugural lecture in the offing, you know the one now? The one where a professor gives his official presentation and contribution to knowledge from earlier and ongoing research abi?...good, that one. So I was billed to cover the lecture alongside my colleagues and as usual was scheduled to attend to members of the fourth estate of the realm from outside my establishment. Hmmm, na so o. Off I went and out into the Unit's shuttle vehicle like a lightening bolt as I was running behind time. In Nigerian term, sharply I was there and began putting my "house" in order as time ticked away quickly. Suddenly, from my well  positioned corner my boss flags me and its few minutes to when the procession makes its way in. I rush up and he calls me by my first name...when he does that he wants something he believes in me for. So I knew at once I had to deliver on this one. The thing is t

Giggling and swiveling in my chair...Ok, so we resumed work officially today, exactly 6 months 3 days after a heated industrial action at my establishment. Don't get it twisted o, I have been on essential duty so I have been going to work in an IDP camp, lol, if you know what I mean. Approaching the office was a huge scare only for one reason...the junk factor. The office had over the months become a den of insects and  a dung of dust and greeted us with suffocation. The environmental exercise began, sweeping, dusting, packing, fitting and replacing items that had been taken to our temporal work place. Had been standing and hanging around just before the prayer session began...! Oops, duty calls...be back

Join @inspiringworkingwomen on the 24th of June as we give out 1,000 cartons of noodles to the needy. You can donate boxes of Noodles to support the cause but we enjoin you DO IT YOURSELF. Light the candle of a hopeless hungry family near you with just one carton of noodles. Any brand is fine. Just do it!!! #NoodlesForAFamily #IWW #InspiringWorkingWomen # FeedTheHungry

Its my first day at work after a week of rest or do I say recovery. Trust me I was completely defenceless before the flu that had me through the previous week and I get to the office and people are either steering at me or asking me what I brought back from my trip. Really? Its only in this part of the world that people don't bother about other people's welfare. Let me take u down a little bit of history so you'll understand where am coming from. We are 15 permanent personnel and 3 interns, a total of 18 in my office. Only 2 sort me and called or visited while I was away. Lesson: humans fail but God doesn't/won't. So, I enter the office and the rants heighten. Some of where have you been, others of what did you bring, only my boss' tone differed. It was one of how are you now? Well rested? Fully recovered? I was grateful for that. So as the voices continued to sting my already flu affected head I almost lost my cool and began explaining how unkind they had been

Nigeria is going through a recession now. This is the time to help someone out! Things are rough for a lot of people, even the ones one may think are rich or doing well. If you can help someone please do. This is the time to help your gateman pay a child or all his childrens school fees. This is the time to give him some food items - rice, garri, yam, beans, plantain etc. This also goes for your maid, give her some transport money if she/ he isn't a live-in. Increase your domestic staff's salary. If you have unlimited data, share your WiFi with your neighbours. Buy that colleague lunch. He or she is probably not dieting, they just can't afford it. Give some colleagues a lift even if to a certain point. Buy your friend petrol for his or her car and or generator. He's not walking because he wants to exercise. Give that Uncle or Auntie N10k, they're probably in dire circumstances hence they're ringing off your phone. Patronise farmers if you can. It's che

All around the world over 750 million people go to bed hungry every day. The majority of these people are women and children, who are trapped in extreme hunger and poverty. Some of these people live in your neighborhood. With just £15, with $20, with #5000 naira, you can put a smile on the faces of 10 people this Christmas. I am challenging you to treat the hungry and destitute in your neighborhood this season to a home cooked meal or buy them some groceries. MARGARET MEAD said "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world". And I say to you let's change the world together starting with one street, one neighbourhood, one community at a time. It begins with you!!! If you are taking the challenge please comment with : Inspired #iww #inspiringworkingwomen #feedthehungrychallenge. Please share and spread the word. see: https://web.facebook.com/uloma.benmella/videos/10154668742529534/

John 1vs1...In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God...

A strong work ethic is vital to a company achieving its goals. Every employee, from the CEO to entry-level workers, must have a good work ethic to keep the company functioning at its peak. A work ethic is a set of moral principals an employee uses in his job. Certain factors come together to create a strong work ethic. Integrity Integrity stretches to all aspects of an employee's job. An employee with integrity fosters trusting relationships with clients, coworkers and supervisors. Coworkers value the employee's ability to give honest feedback. Clients trust the employee's advice. Supervisors rely on the employee's high moral standards, trusting him not to steal from the company or create problems. Sense of Responsibility A strong sense of responsibility affects how an employee works and the amount of work she does. When the employee feels personally responsible for her job performance, she shows up on time, puts in her best effort and completes projects to the best

Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, the Deji of Akure has condemned the placing of fetish objects at the Secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Akure on Monday morning. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Michael Adeyeye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji on Monday. He condemned the attitude of those who sealed the entrance of the party secretariat with palm fronds which is the traditional means of sealing-off premises in Akureland. “The sacrilegious act carried out at the Ondo State Secretariat of the All Progressive Congress early this morning is condemned in its totality. “We want to state that carrying out traditional sealing-off of premises remains the prerogative of the palace. “The Deji of Akure remains non-partisan and a father to all political aspirants and never authorised such. “The palace is apolitical and therefore should not be dragged into the internal wrangling of any party,’’ Adeyeye said. According to him, Oba Ogunlade frowned at the a

The University of Ilorin, Nigeria in collaboration with six other Nigerian universities have developed home-grown anti-plagiarism software, designed to check academic fraud. According to the University Bulletin, the other universities are Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin and Covenant University, Ota. Others are Delta State University Abraka, Benue State University Makurdi, University of Jos and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, all in Nigeria. According the publication the software programme development was at the instance of the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU). This, it said, is the umbrella organisation for Vice-Chancellors of the nation’s federal, state and private universities. It said the AVCNU had mandated its Information and Communication Technology Sub-committee, chair, and the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, to assemble IT team from Nigerian universities. The publication said this would develop the home

Meet Dr Fathia Kareem, a Nigerian who has just made history at the Kwame Nkrumah University, Ghana. The young Medical Doctor not only topped her class by emerging Best graduating student but claimed to herself 12 of the 15 awards for the class.

The Kaduna State Government led by Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has proposed life sentence for rapists in the new Child Right Bill forwarded to the State House of Assembly for passage into law. Deputy Director, Civil Litigation in the state’s Ministry for Justice, Mr Irimiya Samson, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna. Samson explained that the development became necessary, following incessant cases of rape, particularly of minors, being recorded daily in the state. He noted that current penalty for rape in the Penal Code was very light, as such it was important to make the law more strict to curtail the ugly trend. “The incidences of rape have become very rampant in the state. It is particularly disturbing that the offenders are mostly elderly men whose victims are toddlers, minors within the age range of three to six. “In curbing this abominable act, the state government has decided to invoke a stiff punishment for offenders in the child right law. “As such,

They are young and vibrant , booming with fresh and contemporary ideas and putting creativity to its use to help plan events for their clients. As young as they are, most have held top positions with some of the biggest event companies in Nigeria before heading out to start their own. On this week’s issue of Vanguard Allure, Somto Claud Nwachukwu, Moronke Abiuwa, Oyekola Smith and Dunni Kasali  sat with Allure Deputy Editor, Jemi Ekunkunbor to shed more light on what it took to take the bold step and stand on their own. Grab a copy from a news stand near you to read the full interview Photo Credits Creative Director: Nelly Mesik Photographer: Bamiyo Emina Stylist: Femi Ajose Hair: Abbey Crystal Signature Makeup: Buchi for Debrene Beauty, Osewa Outfits: Enthyst Fashion Klinik culled from BellaNaija.com

Actress and songwriter Tomi Odunsi Fadina has teamed up with Chef Daniel Olurin to run a vlog called "Dear Young Wife".  It is described as the young wife’s guide to marital duties. The duo, in the first episode talk about kitchen management and how important food hygiene is. Watch out for them on Wednesdays...