9 Things You Probably Did Not Know About Nigeria

Patriotic Nigerians all over the world, here are 9 things you probably did not know about your beloved country Nigeria. Although Nigeria is always the hot topic of the day, she has some interesting history and facts we should familiarize ourselves with.
Did you know that………………

1.Nigeria is home to seven percent (7%) of the total languages spoken on earth. Taraba state alone has more languages than 30 African countries.
2. The National Youth Service Corps was established by the decree No.24 of 22nd of May,1973, during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon.

6 Interesting Things You Should Know About Ghana

Ghana is the gem of West Africa, it is a collision of rich and sorrowful history, culture and traditions. it is surrounded by beautiful neighbouring countries that are easy to access. Here is an overview of the particularities of this fascinating nation you have little or no knowledge about.

1. Origin of Name

Ghana has existed since medieval times. Its name comes from the former Ghana Empire of West Africa: “Ghana” was the title given to ruling kings.

Staying Profitable During Slow Seasons

SLOW seasons are a reality in the event planning business and for us event planners in Nigeria, that period of the year is now, the first quarter of the year and after the holiday season. There are not much events now and things appear quiet. The question then is, “what should you do to maximize the period?” and “what profitable things can be done now?”

Here are a few activities to make the “sabbatical leave” a time of charting a new course for your event planning business:

Staying Injury Free

 

Allowing The Knees To Go Forward During The Squat

THE squat is one of my favourite exercises. It can be layered to work many different muscles at the same time and should be on your exercise list.

However, when done incorrectly can very easily damage your knees and lower back.
When doing a squat the wrong way, the knees will move forward excessively towards the bottom of the motion.

This will leave the knees far in front of the toes, which should not happen, as it puts a lot of pressure directly on the knees.
When done right, the movement should be the same as going from a seated to standing position. This means that as you lower your body, the hips are pushed back, allowing the knees to stay fairly stationary behind the feet.

Stand in front of a chair or by a wall if you need something to hold onto for balance.  It may be more comfortable for you to spread your feet out.

Pitfalls Of Success Pride

Praying man at the altar. Image source erikbrewer

A feeling of self-respect and personal worth. Satisfaction with your (or another’s) achievements. The trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards. Unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins).

YOU know the scripture, which speaks about how pride goes before a fall. We all know it well really, but how rarely we think of ourselves as being proud.

Most times, you envision pride as having to be loud and pompous, but it is that pride that has been expertly hidden that is more dangerous.
Frankly, unless the Lord uncovers this deadly sin in your heart, you will live oblivious of it and wonder at your lack of grace.

9 Qualities To Become The Perfect Leader

 
Who is a leader? In the scheme of things, it begs the question. We would be defining a leader based on the 3P’s mnemonic – Person, People and Purpose. Simply put, a leader is a person who motivates/influences a group of people towards a certain purpose.

A leader leads by example, so that others are motivated to follow him. This is a basic requirement that inspires all other requirements as well as expectations from the subjects of his leadership.

5 Things Your Pee Is Trying To Tell You

You know that you’ve had your share of water/beer/coffee by the frequency in which you need to use the bathroom, but what else can pee tell you about your health and habits? A lot, it turns out. We asked R. Mark Ellerkmann, M.D., director for the Center of Urogynecology at the Weinberg Center for Women’s Health and Medicine in Baltimore, MD, for some of the specific health and lifestyle issues your urine’s odor, color, and frequency can indicate.

You’re pregnant
The reason you have to pee on a stick after your first missed period is that shortly after conception (when a fertilized egg implants into the lining of the uterus), the fetus begins to secrete the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, which is what is detected by home pregnancy tests, Dr. Ellerkmann says. Some women also notice a strong, pungent odor early on, even before they’re aware they’re pregnant.

New Movie: Shattered Lives

2016 seems to be unfolding in a much interesting way as the Chairman of the Shatta Movement Crew features in a new film with Bisa Kdei, Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Bismark the Joke. Shattered Lives is a production from GhanaOriginal. The film tells a story of love, deceit, infidelity and violence in marriages.

The plot of the story is an intense drama packed which tackles some of the most disheartening issues in marriages. The movie was directed by Okechukwu Onyeka.
Watch and enjoy the trailer below.

How To Cope With Your Breakup Without Falling Apart

Love is magical at the first stage of every relationship, every seems perfect like nothing can ever go wrong. It feels like paradise and you and your partner are the only ones in a big romantic garden. Most times after a breakup, you just want to lock yourself away from the world and cry your eyes out. As much as it’s good to let out your pain, it’s not okay if you dwell in your misery for too long.

Here are some tips of ways to cope with your breakup without falling apart.
1. Build your confident.
Your past relationship can leave you feeling not only depressed, but unclear about who you really are. So, first, regroup. Feel free to sit still (and even analyze) for a few weeks, as suppressed grief sticks around, but don’t linger here for months!

Kingsley Onyekosor wish you happy new year

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL VIEWERS

‘Our Aim Is To Make Nigerians Lead More Productive Lives’

Abisola Longe is a seasoned facilitator and mentor highly skilled in coaching, business consulting, career planning and counselling.

 As the chief executive at Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC), a firm committed to the goal of developing human capital in organisations for exceptional business results, she drives the Productivity Plus Planner initiative conceived in 2011 to help people live productive lives. She speaks on the planner and sundry issues.

Glassy Touch

THE use of glass blocks as building materials has been in practice for decades. Glass blocks are favoured especially where translucence and durability are important. They are attractive and add a classy touch to architectural designs or buildings.


These blocks are used both in the interior and exterior of buildings, and can offer great design opportunities. They have luxurious look that blend with many architectural styles – whether for building new homes or remodelling projects.

Facelift With Painting

PAINTING is a fast way to improve the look of a home. Applying a fresh coat of paint will instantly transform the building or living space from dull to exciting one. Apart from its aesthetic value, painting is a form of protection for walls.

However, painting on the exterior walls of houses is subject to wetting from rain and dew. It is not out of place to see outside walls shedding the paint that was applied not in the distant past or experiencing discoloration.

Fabrics Of Taste, Comfort

CONSIDERATIONS of beauty and comfort come into play when selecting a piece of sofa or chair. For upholstery furniture, the fabric is important in making a choice.

Choice of colours, patterns and textures of upholstery fabrics is a matter of expression of taste. The choice is virtually unlimited. However, lifestyle and budget should come into play.

Window Care

CLEAN windows contribute to give a home a relaxing air. Glass windows, oftentimes may not look clean even when they have been cleaned obviously because the right method has not been employed. Here are some tips provided by home improvement managers.

Windows should not be washed while the sun is shining on them because they dry quickly and leave streaks.
When polishing windows, use up and down strokes on one side of the window and side-to-side strokes on the other to tell which side requites extra polishing.

From Architecture To Photography, Adekanye Lives His Dream

OLUSEGUN A. Adekanye, currently a professional wedding and portrait photographer, was born in Kaduna. He was raised in Kano and Lagos, but frequented his ancestral home in Offa, Kwara State until his departure from the country when he was 19.


Now 40 years old he has spent most of his adult life pursuing his passion where ever. His Architecture degree which he started in Minna, Niger State, at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, was completed at the University of Greenwich in London UK; due to the countrywide instability with Nigerian university lecturers early 1994.

Tools To Building Self Confidence

Building Self Confidence is all about fixing your belief system by getting rid of the limiting beliefs you have and replacing them with ones that allow you to reach your full potential.

Return Of Babariga Move Over ‘Resource Control,’ The Flowing Robe Is Back With A Bang

FASHION is ever changing and evolving. It doesn’t stay static and so, what is “hot” and “in” this month, may suddenly become old-fashioned the very next month.


And this major change is expected in the nation’s fashion ethos, with the return of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The fashion wears of Nigerian presidents and first ladies, have always inspired major fashion choices among Nigerians. This influence has been happening over time but this trend has been strongly noted with the outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan.

Building A Successful Event Career Just Got Easier

EVERY event business that is a success today has years of hard work at the crux. You don’t start a successful event business, you only achieve success with time as you keep at it because no business becomes a success overnight. How long it takes you to succeed however, depends on a number of factors. But if you must succeed at all in the event industry, then you should adopt these tips and practice them religiously.


Gatecrash: Go everywhere. Attend every event. Even when not invited? YES. You can’t possibly build a successful event business if you are not exposed to all kinds of events. Be it corporate event, social event, or even trade shows, just keep attending as many as you can. Doing that helps you learn the nitty-gritty of these events as well as build networks which is just as important as your ability.

The most common furniture stains will make you want to spew

ou might want to get up from the couch. Those mysterious stains on the sofa have just been named.
The number one most common furniture stain isn't at all surprising; we've all had a drunken mate fall asleep and piss themselves on our sofa, right?


Right? It's just surprising that slobber isn't the cause of the second most common stain. No, but it is another bodily fluid that, like urine, can often arise as a result of too much to drink.