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Wow! This is chilling. Reading the convo alone sent shivers

R.I.P

PromiseUche:
Pls stop spoiling her ni, she isn't ur wife. Ejor!

She is already

NevetsIbot:
lol.... Thanks bro. Sorry bouh your parents.

Goodnight brother

Thanks bro.

Good night too and my regards to your bae

We are experring pre-wedding pics here soon ooo

NevetsIbot:
well... When your mum sees bae, I'll like to know her reaction.

Mums beliefs is that igbo girls turn sons heads away from home. Two uncles married igbo from our family.... Gosh.. Nasty contrite women. One still poked mumsi in the eyes with words last month. Lol.

Buh my bae.. Hope she fit handle wahala cos moma will make sure she can cook my best dish flawlessly

Lol. Actually, I've lost my parents, so I stay with my mum's sister so she's kinda like my mum now but she wont tell me not to marry who I want because she knows I grew up in Igbo land and would understand why I fell for an Igbo lady. So whatever her reaction is, even if negative, no one can stop me from being with Ugom

Well, yea bad experiences like that can make one generalise and believe all Igbo lady are same due to that experience.

The work is on you bro to just keep making your mum understand and just talk to your bae well not to eff up. And teach her all she needs to know to avoid any confrontation with your mum.

All the best

NevetsIbot:
hehe. So you mum is okay with it. Cool.

Bae can cook yoruba dishes and speak yoruba... She grew up here. Mumsi no wan hear

No, my mum hasn't met my bae but I've got no worries about my family. They're going to accept anyone I bring home.

Ahh, well if you love bae so much, you've gotta stick with her and just keep making mum understand. When mum realises her son is ageing but still insists on his igbo bae, she would re-consider because she wants grand-kids asap

NevetsIbot:
Bro. My bae's igbo too... Mum however dsnt want an igbo daughter-in-law.
Dakun, ran mi lowo. Epp me

Lol. My own case, my bae's family likes me but they dont want any of their daughters to marry outside their tribe, it's been their family tradition.

However, try and convince your mum by telling her the good qualities of your gf. Elaborate and exaggerate it and also teach some of Yoruba values to your gf e.g kneeling to greet your mum, let her know how to prep one or two Yoruba dishes for your mum and so on.

One way or the other, your mom would be convinced soon. All the best egbon

So he'll leave his comrades behind?

On the other thread, they were like yes Nnamdi should reject the bail and he isn't a coward that would leave his colleagues.

Now, what

Nicho118:
then which tribe u be?

Yoruba

My babe is Igbo

I'm Yoruba

I'm sure they'll site their company in Lekki free trade zone Lagos

Beremx:
Ambode might not just be re-elected in 2019.

His anti-people policies of destruction of properties is becoming offensive.

People are angry o!

Ambode is a learner compared to Fash.

Fash did worse and got reelected by a landslide.

Who remembered when LASG launched an economic team some months ago?

Do you also remember when Ambode said he wants Lagos to become the 3rd largest economy in Africa by 2020

See the way Lagos is just doing everything to increase it's IGR

That's what you get when you have a reputable accountant managing the affairs of the state.

I just trust the state would use the money got judiciously.

Lagos state should move the mothers and kids to a settlement camp please.

Signs that he would have presided over the meeting became conspicuous when a security operative in plain clothe stood behind the President’s seat to secure it.



Secure it from who

robosky02:
yea this dude deserves a place in the super eagles, he only missed the Olympic team due to few issues.

mynd44

Dont mind Siasia. He dropped him simply because he honored to play Enyimba's last game in their title winning season instead of being in camp.

Bobby Sokari

The guy is repping Enyimba well.

He was dazzling while in Enyimba colors few years ago. It's no surprising he's already carving a name for himself in Tunisia.

hazan041:
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Over the years since I started following Babatunde Raji Fashola, one of the things that I've really admired about him is his belief in team and team work. You'll never see him take the praise or feel proud of his achievements. He'll always give credit and recognise those who with their help, he's been able to create a sterling profile for himself.

If you dont understand what I mean, read his speech below as he receives an award


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It is always very easy for members of the public to pick and choose from a Team, who they like more within a Team.

So in a football club, we tend to pick the best striker or midfielder or defender.

But in doing so, we sometimes forget that what is most important is the team and the work they do together; the Team work, that allows any striker, midfielder or defender to thrive.

There will be no good striker, midfielder and defender in a team that does not do well.

Therefore collective success must be, and is indeed, more important than individual recognition.

A Government is no different from a football club, to the extent that they comprise individuals of different talents, passions and experiences who must work together to deliver service to the public.

A successful team is led by a Great and resourceful manager, who often has a dependable assistant.

In our Government team, President Muhammadu Buhari has discharged that role effectively by picking a team of Ministers whose commitment to change is unquestionable and the Vice President has demonstrated his ability to complement this vision of change and his dedication to help midwife it.

On their behalf I accept this Award.

Every Goal scored by a striker is the result of co-ordinated team play, and interchange of passes.

In our team, every Minister has supported the other, and the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has benefitted from a well planned Budget, well timed cash backing, very massive support and contributions to our Council Memoranda and therefore on behalf of the Federal Executive Council members, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Cabinet Office and the Office of the Chief of Staff, I accept this award.

Of course, a good football team thrives on financing and shareholders support.

We have received a lot of cooperation from those who exercise the power of appropriation in the National Assembly; the Senators, House of Representatives members and all their Committee Chairmen, members and staff are the real owners of this Award.

I accept it on their behalf.

Some of our work will not have progressed without prompt and efficient determination of some court cases. Our progress would have been hindered. This Award also belongs to the Judiciary as members of the team of change. I accept it on their behalf.

No team is complete without the army of backroom staff who we never get to see, but who help the players enormously.

The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing is blessed with an army of hardworking civil servants, led by 2 (Two) Permanent Secretaries, Directors, the Heads of our parastatals, Deputy Directors, Controllers and other staff who have signed up for change and are daily working towards it. I accept this Award on their behalf.

As I said earlier, no individual recognition is worthy of note if the team is not delivering results.

My Brother, the Hon. Minister of State in the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mustapha Baba Shehuri and I accept this Award on behalf of Government as proof that our team is gaining momentum, and the results of Government policies, programmes and action are beginning to manifest.

Our party, the All Progressive Congress, the architects of Change, know that the work is not done; on the contrary, it is just beginning.

We the team members also know this. We know that it can be a lot better, we commit to do more and to make your lives better.

We thank City People and its management for inspiring us to pursue change.


BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, SAN
HONOURABLE MINISTER OF POWER, WORKS & HOUSING


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Brilliant! This is what our Nigerian leaders and politicians should emulate. Learn to use we and not I

On Episode 9 of NaijaPodcast, media personality and creative entrepreneur, Nkiru Asika, shares her experience in the creative industry in Nigeria and the keys to becoming successful!

Listen to the podcast here -> http://www.naijapodcast.com/podcasts/episode-9-fuel-your-creativity-nkiru-asika/

The show note is below:

The first time I met with Nkiru Asika was at the British Council Creative Industries Expo back in 2012 where she was one of the facilitators. You wouldn't need to be a shaman to discover her beauty and intelligence, inside out. More importantly, her passion to the growth of the Creative Industries in Nigeria is contagious. A glance through her CV shows that she knows her onions: it's garnished with stints in publishing, journalism, PR, television production, events, training and consulting in Nigeria, UK and USA.

Nkiru's professional achievements include: producing major TV projects from historical documentaries to popular reality shows like: Big Brother Nigeria, The Apprentice Africa, Dragons Den and more; she also served as the Convener of Creative Careers Fair 2010 and Forum for Financing Creative Business 2012; and co-produced Social Media Week Lagos 2013;

Nkiru also won the prestigious National Press Club of America Award in 2003 and has been recognized for her passion and contribution to the growth of the creative industry in Nigeria.

She has also been published in over 20 global publications and is a sought-after speaker on the creative industries in Africa.

Some of the questions I asked:
• Tell me about anything from your background and growing up days that prepared you for what you are doing today
• You’ve crisscrossed the media in Nigeria, UK, US, Canada and Nigeria, tell me about some of the things you’ve done
• Tell me about the early struggles—things that you did that never really flied?
• When we talk about the creative industry, what are we talking about?
• What are the opportunities for creative entrepreneurs in Nigeria, especially in a recession?
• Tell me about Enterprise Creative and what you guys do?
• From your experience training entrepreneurs and working in this space, what are the things impeding creative entrepreneurs from thriving as they should?
• How do I fund my creative business in Nigeria?
• If you were to change one thing in Nigeria, what would that be?
• What are you most grateful for in life?
• What mark would you want to leave on the sands of time?

In this episode, you will learn:
• The scope of the creative industry
• Why perseverance and not just passion will make you succeed
• Where to look at when looking for money for your creative venture
• Why you shouldn’t listen to hearsay when looking for opportunities
• Why recession cannot affect the creative industry
• Why the rise of populism and seclutionism will not affect collaboration in the creative industries.

If you run a recurring business model, don’t forget to check out Amplify and sign up for their efficient solution today.

Keep getting better like old wine and keep representing Naija!

www.naijapodcast.com

eezeribe:
OK

Alright.

On Episode 10, host of NaijaPodcast, Opeyemi Philips discusses on ten subtle habits that can change anybody's life for good!

I’m sure you’ve heard that saying that we are creatures of habit. Everything we do and say are a function of habits we’ve permitted through years of repetition.

Now the thing about habits is that once we permit them, they operate almost on automatically—you don’t need to think about it.

We don’t need to think about taking our baths —all things being equal. We just do it.

Now we are what we constantly do. That means that wherever we are now are a result of our habits—good or bad. Habits can be that potent.

Some studies have been done which shows that 45% of what we do every day stems from our habits.

So it makes a lot of sense if we can quit bad and unproductive habits and replace them with good ones that will charge us to the place we want to go.

This is not going to be easy but with dedication, determination and seeing the end result of what you are going to get from the good habits, you can pull through and turn a new leaf.

So let’s quickly dive into these ten habits and see what it’s going to help us achieve. Add these ten habits into your daily routine and you will surely see a difference and a momentum towards your goals

Wake Up Early: You know that nursery rhyme we sang those days, early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Mornings are amazing for undiluted reflection and productivity. We have more mental energy and we do a whole lot of things. It’s a time to do the things that will add up to our long-term goals. You can literily get ahead while the world is asleep.

Well you might say I’m not an early riser or something but even then you can use incremental changes in your daily routine. Start by setting your alarm clock back by 10-15 minutes for the first few weeks. Repeat this until you can start waking up earlier than you are doing now. Trust me it works!

2. Gratitude. Many times we fall into that zone where we are overwhelmed by what’s not going right especially in Nigeria. But then whining doesn’t solve the problem—it worsens it. So let’s learn to count our blessings and be grateful for what you have. I’m always grateful for my abilities, my liberty and some other things even though I’m far from where I want to be. Gratitude is healthily for you and will give you enduring joy. So look around today and be grateful for something!

3. Daily goal setting. Yes we know you want to conquer the world but how are you going to achieve that? That was tongue-in-cheek but the idea is that our long-term goals which can also be called vision cannot be achieved without daily short-term milestones. In fact they may seem daunting just looking at them but through daily goal-setting we can begin to achieve them little by little. So make sure you break down your goals and pick what you can tick off on a daily basis.

4. Exercise: OK so when was the last time you did an exercise? Don’t even bother to give me an answer. Now one of the greatest habits we can have is to cultivate a daily exercise routine. I used to play football every weekend and do some daily exercises… I must confess I miss them a couple of times, but as I was recording this podcast, I vowed to go back to my daily exercise habit. Now this doesn’t have to be as rigorous as running the Lagos Marathon or heavy weightlifting. It’s all boils down to engaging in lightly strenuous activity that would oxygenate your blood and boost the endorphins in your body. This will make you feel good physically and give you mental clarity and emotional stability. Doctors would tell you that exercise releases dopaminine, oxytocin and serotonin into our system and gives us an almost euphoric effect.

5. Eat Healthy Breakfast: Breakfast is said to be the most important meal in the day yet a lot of people skip it and opt for a heavy meal at lunch hour. It’s a shopworn statement but it’s so true my brother and sister! So please make sure you eat something healthy every morning if you are serious—not eba or something that would slow down your creativity for the day but you get what I mean!

All right, I’m going to stop here and make sure I get back to you next Friday for the concluding part of this episode.

You can check out the show notes and tell someone about this podcast. Something great is going to be coming up soon!

Until then keep getting better like old wine and keep representing Naija

Listen to the episode here -> http://www.naijapodcast.com/podcasts/episode-10-ten-habits-highly-effective-people/

spartan117:
OK means Okay

Is that all?

spartan117:
OK

What is OK

more

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Address Delivered At The Formal Presentation Of The Neighbourhood Safety Corps

Today’s formal presentation of the Neighbourhood Safety Corps is a giant step towards enhancing security all over our dear State and a vital part of our continuing security and justice sector reforms. I thank the Speaker and members of the Lagos House of Assembly for their exemplary work on the law that set up this Agency. It clearly shows that this is a listening Assembly that is committed to the safety and welfare of Lagosians.

The Nigerian Police have been very supportive to our administration in the last two years and I thank them immensely for their commitment to fighting crime in the State. However we have identified that due to our huge population and unique challenges the Police needs our support to complement their efforts especially in areas of community policing.

On August 15, 2016, I assented to the law that created the Neighbourhood Safety Corps. The Corps is designed to provide a second layer of policing in order to ensure our State and communities are more secure.

Let me, however, make it abundantly clear that the Neighbourhood Safety Corps is not in any way in competition with the regular Police Force.

In actual fact, they are expected to assist and complement the Police by providing useful intelligence for crime prevention and to facilitate the arrest of perpetrators of criminal activities in our communities.

In realization of the fact that nothing can be more important in Law enforcement than educating those who enforce it, this crop of elite’ corps have been trained and equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills to complement the good work of the Nigerian Police. In addition to the induction on orthodox community policing techniques, the corps have been trained in the following skills;

Mediating disputes and the art of negotiating for peaceful resolution;

Balancing communal interest in resolving disputes and;

Proactive policing engagement instead of reactive policing.


Furthermore, in order to properly position members of the Neighbourhood Safety Corps for the challenges of securing lives and properties, we have invested heavily in providing them with state of the art equipment and accessories which include;

177 Salon Cars/Vehicles equipped with necessary communication gadgets to be distributed across our LG/LCDA’s (3 per LG/LCDA);

Motorcycles with full rider’s protection kits such as helmets, knee and ankle guards to ensure their personal safety for each of our 377 wards across the State;

4000 bicycles to quietly patrol and engage our communities;

Metal detectors for ensuring that illegal weapons are not smuggled into public places. Other operational equipment such as plastic restraints, batons, long range torchlights and whistle are provided;

State of the art communication equipment. We have revived the base and repeater communication stations in all the Senatorial zones of the State to ensure seamless communication, not only among the corps members, but also with the Police and other security stakeholders.

Special hotlines have also been created direct to the Executive Secretary and senior management of Safety Corps agency for easy communication with our communities in the event of any crime. Any valuable information given to the Corps will attract handsome rewards from the State Government. I therefore call on all Lagosians to join hands with us to say a final NO to crime in our State.

All these eqiupment have been made possible through the judicious use of tax payers money and funds from the State Lottery Fund for good causes. Please continue to pay your taxes for a better Lagos.

I will also like to state that in order to further strengthen security in our State, a new executive bill will be sent to the State House of Assembly to regulate the employment of domestic workers and security guards henceforth. This bill will prescribe regulations for these set of workers and other details to monitor their activities. There is no room for child abuse or underaged workers. It has been discovered that domestic workers are largely undocumented and pose a grave security threat in the State. The recruiting agencies must be licensed and regulated henceforth. Our safety is now non-negotiable.

Finally I am very happy to state that through this Safety Corps initiative the State Government has created over 7,000 jobs for officers of the Corps, artisans and other support staff. Job creation is at the heart of economic prosperity and we remain fully committed to a more prosperous Lagos for our citizens.

To members of the corps, I wish to remind you that to build a people friendly law enforcement team requires a lot of restraint, a lot of patience, understanding and maturity. The era of officers brutalizing citizens is long gone; rather you must conduct yourselves in a civilized manner and earn the trust and respect of residents of your various communities. Safeguarding our communities and neighbourhood should be your watchword constantly.

I congratulate you all on your successful recruitment and wish you success as you render excellent service to the State.

To the glory of God and for the safety and security of lives and properties of the good people of Lagos state, I formally present the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps.

Thank you and God bless you all.

“Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Lo Je wa Logun”

Lalasticlala, Ambode says I should tell you that your safety in Lagos is now non-negotiable

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday launched the rebranded Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, with a pledge that the security of lives and property in the State is now non-negotiable.

A total of 177 Salon Cars and Vehicles equipped with necessary communication gadgets, 377 motorcycles, 377 helmets, 4,000 bicycles, metal detectors for ensuring that illegal weapons are not smuggled into public places, among other operational equipment were handed over to the Corps by the Governor.

Speaking at the official launch held at Agege Stadium, Governor Ambode said the move was another giant step towards enhancing security all over the State and a vital part of the ongoing efforts of his administration to reform the security and justice sector.

The Governor, who on August 15, 2016 assented to the law that created the Neighbourhood Safety Corps, said the Corps had been designed to provide a second layer of policing in order to ensure that the State and communities are more secure.

He acknowledged the fact that the Nigerian Police had been very supportive to the State Government especially in fighting crime, but that the need for the Neighbourhood Corps arose from the identified security challenges confronting the State due to huge population, adding that the members of the Corps would complement police especially in areas of community policing.

“Let me, however, make it abundantly clear that the Neighbourhood Safety Corps is not in any way in competition with the regular Police Force.

“In actual fact, they are expected to assist and complement the Police by providing useful intelligence for crime prevention and to facilitate the arrest of perpetrators of criminal activities in our communities,” Governor Ambode said.

He added that in realization of the fact that nothing can be more important in law enforcement than educating the people in charge of enforcing the law, the rebranded Neighbourhood Corps have been trained and equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills to complement the good work of the Nigerian Police.

He said in addition to the induction on orthodox community policing techniques, the Corps were also trained on how to mediate disputes and the art of negotiating for peaceful resolution; balancing communal interest in resolving disputes and proactive policing engagement instead of reactive policing.

“Special hotlines have also been created direct to the Executive Secretary and senior management of the Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency for easy communication with our communities in the event of any crime.

“Any valuable information given to the Corps will attract handsome rewards from the State Government. I therefore call on all Lagosians to join hands with us to say a final NO to crime in our State.

“All these equipment have been made possible through the judicious use of tax payers money and funds from the State Lottery Fund for good causes. Please continue to pay your taxes for a better Lagos.

“I am very happy to state that through this Safety Corps initiative the State Government has created over 7,000 jobs for officers of the Corps, artisans and other support staff. Job creation is at the heart of economic prosperity and we remain fully committed to a more prosperous Lagos for our citizens,” the Governor said.

The Governor, however, charged the Corps not to indulge in brutalizing citizens, but that they should exercise lot of restraint, patience, understanding and maturity while carrying out their duties.

Besides, the Governor said in order to further strengthen security, a new executive bill to regulate employment of domestic workers and security guards would soon be forwarded to the State House of Assembly, explaining that the bill, among others, will prescribe regulations for the set of workers and other details to monitor their activities.

While noting that there is no longer any room for child abuse or under aged workers, Governor Ambode said it had been discovered that domestic workers were largely undocumented and pose a grave security threat in the State.

He also said the recruiting agencies, under the bill, would be licensed and regulated to ensure safety.

The Governor also handed over four vans fitted with Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs) to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the State Police Command.

Earlier, Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr Oluseye Oladejo said the launch of the Neighbourhood Corps and the handing over of several equipment to the agency was an eloquent testimony of a visionary government which had decided to move ahead of emerging challenges of crime.

http://akinwunmiambode.com/safety-of-lagosians-now-non-negotiable/

Kizyte:
Nice, but please what is Colloquium?

an academic conference or seminar.

you're welcome.

don't mention.

Eko o ni baje ooo

http://akinwunmiambode.com/lagos-unveils-50-day-event-plan-for-golden-jubilee-celebration/

…To Feature Fela Musical Concert, Eyo Festival, Carnival, Jazz Festival, Others

The Lagos @ 50 Planning Committee on Monday unveiled range of activities for the final celebration of the State’s Golden Jubilee anniversary.

Addressing a world press conference at the Banquet Hall in Lagos House, Ikeja, Co-chair of the Lagos @ 50 Planning Committee, Mr Habeeb Fasinro said the final lap of the celebration would kick off on Saturday, April 8 and culminate on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

Fasinro, who was joined at the conference by other members of the Committee including Professor Ademola Abass, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola, Mrs. Sarah Boulos, Mrs. Chika Balogun, said the events lined up for the celebration has been carefully selected to tell the story and journey from 1967 when the State was created till date.

He said the event would kick off on April 8, with a special Musical Play tagged “Wakaa” produced and directed by ace producer and director, Bolanle Austen-Peters at the Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos.

He said the celebration would continue on April 13 with a three-day Broadway Musical Concert tagged “FELA” that would feature the life and times and the Afrobeat creator, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and celebrate his pioneering music to be performed by a combined cast of the original Broadway production and the Royal National Theatre production under Bill T. Jones.

The Co-chair said a Boat Regatta parade would also hold on April 15 in Epe, Badagry and Lagos Island to showcase the State’s aquatic asset to residents and visitors alike, while a Jazz Meets Fashion event would take place on April 30 and would see Grammy award winning Jazz artistes share the stage with Nigerian musicians while the evolution of fashion in Lagos State over the past 50 years will also dominate the runway.

Fasinro said the celebration would continue on May 1 with a Special Workers’ Day celebration by both active and retired civil servants with a special parade in the morning at the Agege Stadium and a dinner in the evening, adding that on May 5, five of the highest box office films and five evergreen films would be screened to local audience in the five divisions of the State including Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe.

He said a Lagos Carnival would also hold on May 13 in both the Island and Mainland zones of the State and extend to the different communities and ethnic groups in Lagos, while the Eyo Festival, last staged five years ago, would make a grand return on May 20 at the Tafawa Balewa Square

He also said on May 24, all former Governors of the State will join Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in council for a Special State Executive Council Session, while the Judiciary and House of Assembly would hold same on May 18 and May 22 respectively.

He said among other events, the grand finale slated for May 27, which coincides with Children’s Day Celebration would feature a historic gala night that would have a rich blend of good music and the best of Lagos cuisine, photo exhibition and the unveiling of a special coffee table book that captures the essence of Lagos through the lens of 50 accomplished photographers.

He said though the 50-day celebration ends on May 27, the celebration of the State’s Golden Jubilee would continue beyond throughout the year with series of festivals and events to celebrate the State’s rich cultural heritage.

Fasinro also enjoined residents to key into the various events, adding that the anniversary is “a celebration of Lagosians, by Lagosians, for Lagosians”.

Earlier, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said May 27, 2016 when the events flagged off, there had been series of events that had held on the 27th of every month to mark Lagos @ 50.