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  • Lola OJ’s ‘Before you move to Nigeria’ offers hope for Nigerians in Diaspora

    Lola OJ’s ‘Before you move to Nigeria’ offers hope for Nigerians in Diaspora

    Lola OJ, author and a Vlogger, recently unveiled her book ‘Before you move to Nigeria.’

    The book cover is bold and bright. The white, green and black combination and graphics draw your attention.

    ‘‘Before you move to Nigeria” is a guide that covers the highs and lows of relocating to Nigeria.

    Lola OJ paints a vivid picture of what it looks like to move and live in Nigeria, using her personal experiences and the experiences of others who want to move to Nigeria. The book gives a clear picture of what it is like to live in Nigeria.

    The layout is also attractive, and as you read through, you get a glimpse of the hustle and bustle of Nigeria’s fine cities and the financial, emotional, physical, and mental demands that anyone living in Nigeria must face daily. Coupled with the fictitious story of Titi, you will understand the culture shock that may occur, the costs of relocating, safety considerations, the challenges of migration, and the steps you must take, all written as if she sits right next to you.

    Practical issues such as how to make a successful connection through networking and how to begin as an employee or employer are decisions you make as you migrate to Nigeria.
    Contributing to the development of the country exposes you to the vast array of opportunities and exciting and fun experiences that Nigeria has to offer.

    The writing style is interesting and easy to follow the storyline and the message.

    The writer understands how vital balance is with her informed experiences with varying phases of living in Nigeria, she thought to show you the ropes of managing your experiences with the turbulent times of the country and let you see beyond the buzz of enjoyment and fun in Lagos is colorfully laced with.

    The opening chapter heralds you into the real-time experiences of the book’s main character, Titi, a returnee to Nigeria who mistook the glamorous nature of partying in Lagos at night for a general mode of operations in the city. However, the author tried to strike the needed balance between the night’s fun and the busyness of the day.

    When the subject of Nigeria is brought up in the presence of Nigerians who were born outside of the country, particularly the Millenials and Generation Z, they immediately think back to their earliest, warlike, ghetto memories of Nigeria—a country with unruly citizens, irate military personnel, and a vengeful government.

    Naturally, there are several biases and misconceptions regarding the motherland. Imagine leaving a place in pursuit of greener pastures, and after overcoming a significant portion of the desire for migration, discovering that the only people you were looking for were your children, who were either returning to the place you left or preparing to settle there.

    The account of Titi’s parents, and as is to be expected of African, particularly Nigerian parents, they find the strangeness of these thoughts to be overwhelming and worrying. However, there is more to Nigeria than just the accounts of its hardships. However, many young adult Nigerians living overseas hold certain attitudes that have been reinforced by the traditional media.

    As a result, these people are adamant about their perception of Nigeria, which is not their fault. Nonetheless, the country’s bright side was highlighted at the start of this book. The balance you need to pursue as you consider moving to Nigeria, the right attitude toward living a fulfilling life back home, and the opportunity to learn from the author’s mistakes, that’s all you’ll find in this promising chapter and details beyond word-of-mouth.

    But you won’t know how useful this advice and insights are until you read through the pages for yourself. The best way to do so is to get a copy of the book right away. Lola OJ shares sneak peeks of Before You Move To Nigeria

  • Sanwo-Olu swears in seven special advisers

    Sanwo-Olu swears in seven special advisers

    Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn in seven Special Advisers as members of the State Executive Council (SEC).

    They are Princess Aderemi Adebowale (Civic Engagement); Olajide Babatunde ( E-GIS and Planning Matters); Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka (Housing); and Abiola Olowu (Commerce and Industries).

    Others are Robert Bolaji (Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs); Sola Giwa (Transportation); and Femi Martins (Tourism Arts and Culture).

    Sanwo-Olu noted that three of the aides were returning members, while the other four were replacing those who voluntarily left the SEC to pursue their political ambitions.

    The Governor urged them to quickly ‘familiarise yourself with our grand vision and governing agenda, and with the specific roles and contexts of your assigned portfolios’.

    He added: “You are among a small and privileged class of people whose ideas and decisions will go a very long way towards impacting the lives of millions of Lagosians daily.

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    ”Your appointment is a testament to your capacity, your accomplishments and your track record of hard work, commitment,
    dedication and professionalism in your private and public endeavors.

    “The role is a demanding one, requiring intense levels of hard work and dedication. You will be expected to hit the ground running, especially considering that we are in the final year of our first term in office.

    “In this last lap of our first four-year mandate, we are consolidating on the work we have done since 2019, in the T.H.E.M.E.S.
    coverage areas.

    “This appointment must not be seen as an opportunity for self-service. Whilst discharging the responsibility
    that will be assigned to you, you must imbibe our culture of transparency, accountability, fairness and value for money. I charge you to show commitment, diligence and exemplary leadership as the necessary virtues needed to achieve the greatness we desire for our state and to deliver the prosperity our people deserve.”

  • Chiege Alisigwe warns married man asking for threesome

    Chiege Alisigwe warns married man asking for threesome

    Actress Chiege Alisigwe has issued a stern warning to an unidentified married man asking for a ‘threesome’ with her.

    According to Alisigwe in an Instagram post, a yet-to-be-identified married man has been pressuring her for a threesome, claiming he loves the film star a lot.

    The movie star said she had no intention to ever partake in such an act because she’s a one man one woman while warning the married man to back off or risk being called out.

    She wrote on Instagram: “Stop sending me messages! I am not, have never been and will never EVER be into 3some! Will never be that type. I am one man one woman.

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    “Your huge amount will never get me because I am bigger than that! Spiritually and physically.

    “Do not irritate me this morning with your dark energy. One more word I will call you out! ENOUGH SAID!

    “Chiege’s World!!! I don’t blame you! Because of the things you hear you believe everyone is the same.

    “Try get to know God one on one and be delivered, you and your so -called wife you claimed that wants it and you, wanting to please her my foot!!

    “You claimed she likes me a lot and all she can think about watching me is 3some! REALLY?!!! GIVE ME MY RESPECT, I DESERVE IT!”

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  • Biggie tasks Modella to rock love relationships

    Biggie tasks Modella to rock love relationships

    Fake housemate Modella has been given a task to rock love relationships in the house.

    On Day 10, Modella, during her Diary Session with Biggie, was asked by Biggie to do him a favour of rocking a boat or two in the Level two house.

    She took a few seconds before responding, firstly asking for clarity. She wanted to confirm if Biggie wanted her to come in between a ship in the House.

    She confirmed her understanding, and said “I can try.”

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    Modella added that shaking the ship between Daniella and Khalid will be a little difficult. This is due to the nature of her relationship with Daniella, who was the first person that welcomed her into the house, and therefore, built a friendship.

    It is unsure if Modella will make an attempt to rock Groovy and Beauty’s relationship or accept to break Daniella’s relationship with Khalid despite their friendship.

  • Bella gives Sheggz more heartache

    Bella gives Sheggz more heartache

    BBNaija Level one housemates Bella and Sheggz are back in the news with the former giving the latter more heartache.

    On Day 11 while most housemates were winding down and getting ready for bed, Bella and Sheggz had yet another intimate conversation in the garden.

    During the conversation, Sheggz said he felt like Bella had a man outside of the house, which was why she wasn’t putting much effort into their relationship.

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    In a seeming emotionless act, Bella pulled a fast one on Sheggz saying she has been in a committed relationship for three years and that because of her interaction with Sheggz, her mystery man would end their relationship once the Level Up season is over.

    The pair went on to discuss Bella’s commitment issues and their first kiss.

    Bella wondered aloud about how great it would be if Sheggz would ‘not be able to stop talking about it’ when it happens.

    Midway of the conversation, Bella claimed she was pulling Sheggz legs when she said she had a man outside the house but an already broken Sheggz seemed stuck on his opinion, agreeing to move on from that conversation.

  • I’m most powerful artiste in the world – Brymo

    I’m most powerful artiste in the world – Brymo

    Singer Olawale Ashimi Ọlọfọrọ aka Brymo has proclaimed himself the ‘most powerful artiste in the world’.

    The singing sensation made this declaration in a chat with ‘OneJoblessBoy’ on ‘echooRoom’ where he also revealed he’s no longer a musician but a sonic artiste who paints pictures with words.

    According to him, globally there exist no other artiste who’s a better songwriter, at the same times a better vocalist and performer.

    He argued it’s either they are good at one or two of those but certainly not all three while he is.

    “I’m the most powerful artiste in the world. If you find me a better songwriter, who’s also a better vocalist and who’s also a better performer; we can have this conversation”, said the “Ara” singer.

    “It’s easy to find a better songwriter than Brymo but he would not be a better performer. It’s easy to find a better performer than Brymo but will not be a better songwriter.

    “It’s impossible to find a man that’s as good a songwriter as Brymo that performs equally good, records equally good and is well-behaved.

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    “It’s impossible to find any artiste on earth who has all of these qualities. Yeah, it was an epiphany. I woke up one morning and I realised, damn! I’m that good!!

    He added: “Now, this started with realising that I’m a black man. Go all over the world, when you find a black man who is really good-looking with sense, he doesn’t say much. For a black man who says a lot, he doesn’t sound nice. For a black man who sounds nice, he doesn’t perform well.

    “You find him that he’s all of these things, he’s either a Christian or a Muslim; he doesn’t smoke or drink. There’s always something wrong.

    “I’m an overall musician. Which is why I had to go far as saying that I’m no longer a musician, I’m a sonic artiste.

    “Sometime earlier this year, I became a sonic artiste. I paint pictures with words.”

  • ‘Report of unpaid soldiers’ salary, false, inciting’

    ‘Report of unpaid soldiers’ salary, false, inciting’

    The report about the outcry by some unnamed soldiers over the alleged delay by the Federal Government and the Service Chiefs in the payment of their July salaries in one of the national dailies has been condemned as unfounded and capable of inciting military personnel.

    The Rebirth Movement, in a statement in Abuja, described the publication as “unnecessary, diversionary and unpatriotic”.

    In the statement jointly signed by Convener, Unity Advocacy Group, Ifeanyi Aigbedion and President, Rebirth Movement, Oladapo Bolaji, “the story said that Abuja-based soldiers on the condition of anonymity said they and their colleagues are unhappy with the Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)-led Government and Service Chiefs for refusing to pay them their July 2022 salaries, especially because they’ve worked extraordinarily since the Kuje prison break and most recent attacks by non-state actors across the country, especially in the capital city, Abuja.

    “The story has no substance and capable of inciting personnel at a time their services is urgently needed.

    “We wonder what the story is out to serve. In which interest is it? What is the substance? How does it boost troop morale? It is not impossible to experience slight delays in salaries in the face of global economic meltdown.”

    The statement commended personnel of the Armed Forces for their numerous sacrifices in the face of the security challenges and urged them not to allow enemies of the country thwart their efforts.

    The group urged the media to support the Armed Forces and desist from stories that will lower morale.

    “The media should harken to the plea of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor and adopt the German Press Code which says in reporting actual and threatened acts of violence, the press should carefully weigh the public interest in information against the interest of victims and other people involved.

    “The CDS when he delivered a lecture at the National Defence College on the topic ‘National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria’, in Abuja, hinted that the military was implementing new strategies to ensure an end to raging insecurity in Nigeria.

    “You don’t go to the market and throw stones. No one is exempted from the security challenges, as such all hands should be on deck to defeat the enemies of the country.

    “We must support the military to implement their new strategies and not weaken their efforts,” the groups submitted.

  • Christy O finds solace in Pharmsavi

    Christy O finds solace in Pharmsavi

    Christy O finds solace in Pharmsavi

    BBNaija level two housemates Christy O and Pharmsavi are seemingly growing closer. The two have had a liking towards each other since they came into the house.

    When they entered the house, Christy O and Pharmsavi were seen sitting next to each other with Christy O complimenting his smile.

    After her nomination for possible eviction on Day 9, Christy O received a back rub from Pharmsavi.

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    She expressed how difficult it is to vocalise how she feels about her possible eviction to Amaka. Pharmsavi was there to help her with a massage when she needed one.

    On Day 10, Pharmsavi fell asleep in Christy O’s bed and the two had a chance to talk about it on Day 11.

    According to Pharmsavi, Christy O was avoiding him on Day 11 but she doesn’t agree, stating that she went to shower after exercise, put on her makeup and went to bed. Pharmsavi fears that their time together on Day 10 night might have affected their relationship.

    Christy O told Pharmsavi that if she did not want him in her bed, she would have asked him to leave. She did, however, have to wake him up during the night. When asked why, she said it was because he was making weird sounds.

    The two laughed, leading Christy O to say, “you make me laugh”.

    Pharmsavi was glad to hear this because he says he is doing his job, which is to make people happy.

     

     

  • Terrorists struggling to score psychological point – FG

    Terrorists struggling to score psychological point – FG

    The Federal Government has described the attack on the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 12, Bauchi, Audu Madaki, as an attempt by terrorists at making a psychological point.

    Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who reacted to the attack while briefing State House Correspondents after the week’s hybrid Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also lamented that successes being made by security forces have not received as much publicity as activities of terrorists have received.

    The Minister, who was responding to questions raised on the attack and many other developments in the country, also assured the Federal Government is taking security issues very seriously.

    AIG Madaki’s convoy, it was gathered, was heading to Abuja from Bauchi on Tuesday when it came under terrorists’ attack around Barde and Jagindi axis of Kaduna State, The Nation gathered.

    While Madaki survived the attack with gunshot injuries, his orderly was said to have been shot dead.

    Responding to correspondents’ questions, the Minister said: “On the issue of the attack on the AIG in Bauchi, I need further information from the IG as to the circumstances of the attack. But what I know is that bandits would always want to make this kind of spectacular attack just to score a psychological point.

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    “But I know that the government is taking the job of security very seriously. As you can see, even today, the Honorable Minister of the FCT has told you exactly what he is doing to ensure that security is improved.

    “Over the last couple of days, I’ve seen that the FCT police command has also given out telephone numbers to call in case of any security breach or information.”

    Mohammed claimed that while the success of the military has not received wide reportage as the terrorist attacks.

    “I know that there have been quite a few successes by the military in overrunning the bandits around Abuja in the last couple of days.

    “Regrettably, it’s like when the military is having the upper hand, they are not given the same kind of media coverage as when the bandits attack,” he said.

  • Angry youths burn mortuary over alleged organ harvest

    Angry youths burn mortuary over alleged organ harvest

    Youths of Ndiolumbe in Isiala Ngwa South local government area of Abia State have burnt a mortuary in their community.

    It was gathered the youths set ablaze the facility over speculations the owner of the mortuary engages in the harvest and selling of organs of deceased persons deposited at the morgue.

     

    The morgue, Prince ‘O’ Mortuary located in Ndiolumbe community, was burnt by the angry mob following several accusations of missing organs of the dead deposited in the facility.

    A community leader, Prince Agbara, who confirmed the incident said it was sacrilegious for anybody to harvest the body parts of the dead.

    “What has happened in our community is sacrilegious. It is quite wrong for anybody to harvest body parts of the dead for whatever.

    “It is always said the dead should be allowed to rest in peace and when someone goes ahead to tamper with any of the body parts of the dead, I don’t think he wants the dead person to rest in peace,” he said.

    A politician from the area, Mr. Ubani, revealed the incident took place in his constituency.

    Abia Police spokesman Geoffrey Ogbonna said the incident was yet-to-be reported in any of the police stations around the Isiala Ngwa region.

    The PPRO also condemned jungle justice and destruction of people’s property by members of the public instead of allowing the law enforcement agencies to do their work.

    He said the police were investigating the matter.