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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a significant change in the admission process for Direct Entry (DE) candidates seeking admission to Nigerian universities.

According to JAMB, DE candidates will now be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) alongside other candidates.

This is disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the board’s Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, at the end of its management committee meeting.

Benjamin disclosed that the committee meeting was held to appraise the recent crisis witnessed in the conduct of the 2023 DE registration.

According to him, the decision to introduce the UTME requirement for DE candidates stems from JAMB’s aim to ensure that these candidates can substantiate their possession of A’level certificates.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/jamb-introduces-utme-requirement-for-de-candidates-in-nigerian-universities/

Cameroonian artiste, Libianca became a mainstream sensational when she released the remix version of her 2022 single, ‘People’ featuring Nigerian musicians, Ayra Starr and Omah Lay.

The songstress recently disclosed that prior to the fame, she could not afford to buy some basic beauty accessories such as wigs, etc.

She disclosed this in a recent interview with R29Unbothered.

The ‘People’ crooner said but now she wears expensive wigs.

She said: “If you can see this [wig] burst down on my head right now, I couldn’t afford this sh*t two, three years ago.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/people-crooner-libianca-reveals-she-couldnt-afford-wigs-three-years-ago/

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), concerned that the Federal Government may have failed to meet their demands, announced a five-day warning strike on Monday.

Wednesday, May 17, will mark the start of the strike, which will last until Monday, May 22.

After the doctors’ emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which took place digitally on Monday, the decision to down tool was made.

Dr. Emeka Orji, President of NARD, acknowledged the development on Monday.

He, however, promised to make a press conference on Tuesday, May 16, saying a press statement will be made available to journalists also.

The resident doctors have been at loggerheads with the Federal Government over poor remuneration, and better welfare for their members among other concerns.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/doctors-declare-warning-strike-fg-responds/

27-year-old Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci is looking to join the elongating list of individuals in the Guinness World Record history book.

The multi-talented chef has continued to inspire Nigerian youths since she commenced her historic culinary journey on Thursday, May 11. She will be looking to make history on Monday, May 15.

Specifically, Hilda is seeking to break the Guinness World Record for cooking held by an Indian chef Lata Tandon, who for 87 hours and 45 minutes non-stop in 2019.

The Guinness Book of Records is a reference book that contains human and natural world records.

It was first published in 1955 by the Guinness Brewery in Ireland and has since become one of the world’s most well-known and frequently read reference books.

Individuals or groups must submit proof to the Guinness World Records team and go through a verification process to qualify for a world record listing.

Here is a list of Nigerians that have broken the Guinness World Records in recent times:

Gbenga Ezekiel

He holds the record for the most skips in a minute on one leg. The record was set in February 2023.

Ezekiel recorded 265 skips in his attempt, beating the previous record of 262 skips, which was held by Bangladesh’s Rasel Islam, making history as the first athlete at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/10-notable-nigerians-who-recently-joined-the-guinness-world-record-book/

The importance of maintaining proper hygiene for overall health and well-being cannot be overemphasized.
Poor hygiene can lead to a range of health problems, including skin infections, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections.

Here are five body parts that should be washed properly:

1. Hands

Your hands, particularly around the nails and in between the fingers, come into contact with numerous surfaces and objects throughout the day, making them a breeding ground for germs. Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is crucial to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses.

2. Face

Washing your face is an important step in maintaining healthy skin. It helps to remove dirt, oil, and dead skin cells that can clog your pores and cause acne and other skin problems. Use a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water to avoid stripping your skin of its natural oils.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/6-body-parts-you-should-wash-properly-and-regularly/

Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Friday discussed clean energy projects with the Swedish envoy, Ms. Annika Hahn-Englund, and the Japanese Ambassador, Mr Matsunaga Kazuyoshi who paid him courtesy visits.

Sanwo-Olu said his led administration is committed to sustainable development means and looking for innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprint and increase the sustainability of investment in transportation infrastructure and services.

He said working with a leading Swedish partner would help achieve the ongoing feasibility study of the capacity of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority which is currently ongoing will help us achieve this goal.

“I am committed to providing efficient, safe, and sustainable public transportation for our citizens”, Sanwo-Olu added.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/sanwo-olu-4/

Other things being equal, if you look in a mirror, you’re going to see yourself–your reflection. That’s the idea about reflexive pronouns. Reflexive pronouns end in -self or -selves depending on whether they’re singular (-self) or plural (-selves).

Reflexive pronouns are myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves. They refer back to a person or thing mentioned earlier. We often use reflexive pronouns when the performer of an action is also the receiver.

Let’s look at these examples:

I cut myself when I was making dinner last night.
I hope you enjoy yourselves at the party tonight!
My phone isn’t working properly. It turns itself off for no reason.
We need to believe in ourselves more.
Therefore, you cannot say ‘the politicians in Nigeria love themselves’ to mean ‘the politicians in Nigeria love one another. In the first example, ‘themselves’ is a reflexive pronoun which means each politician loves himself/herself. While in the second example, ‘one another’ is a reciprocal pronoun which means politician A loves politicians B – Z, and in the same vein politicians B – Z love politicians A – Z. But you and I know this is not the case in Nigeria.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/nrtc-english-themselves-is-different-from-one-another/

Now that JAMB has released 2023 UTME results, and whether you score (very) high or (very) low, it may not matter much; what matters is getting admission to your preferred choice of institution and desired course of study. People celebrate admission, not JAMB scores. And your JAMB score does not matter after you have got admission.

Here are 2 things you can do to get admission this year
Whether you score very high, say 300+ or your score is moderate, like 250-280+, or even very low like 150, you may need to start making plans on how you can get admission now.

1. Find an alternative course of study
Why does this matter? If your score is low, you may need to consider changing your course to a less competitive course. But ensure that it is a course that is closely related to your initial course. You may want to change your course later. It is also important to check if the course is accredited in the school.

Besides, there are state universities that accept UTME results below 200 for a seemingly better course. Over the years, I have seen students gain admission with 183, 194, 187 etc to good state universities. It might not be their preferred course, but it is something very close to what they love.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/do-these-2-things-after-seeing-your-jamb-result-whether-high-or-low/

Omah Lay is one of the bestselling musicians in modern Nigerian music history.

The singer-songwriter spoke about his 2022 debut studio album, Boy Alone. The single, ‘Soso’ which is off the album particular stood out due to the dark theme of the single.

On the single, Omah Lay whose real name is Stanley Omah Didia spoke about the heartache he suffered in the hands of his partner.

In a recent interview with Steph TV, Omah revealed that he dealt with a lot of pain and suicidal thoughts when he made the album. When answering questions as to the motivation behind the album and his creative mental space, Omah Lay shared that he was in a deep hole and he was able to turn the pain into art.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/omah-lay-says-real-music-is-dying-discloses-how-heartbreak-inspired-soso/

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the microblogging site, Twitter, Elon Musk, has announced a series of new features for the social platform.

Musk via his Twitter handle on Wednesday revealed that in its latest version users can now make voice and video chat with anyone on the platform.

He added that users can talk to people anywhere in the world without giving them their phone number.


He further stated that users can DM reply to any message in the thread [not just the most recent] and use any emoji reaction.

He tweeted, “With the latest version of the app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/twitter-2/

In school, when it comes to personal and professional development, there are many people who can be just as important, if not more important, than your university degree.

Mentors
A mentor is someone who has been there, done that, and is knowledgeable and experienced in the field you want to venture in. He can feed you with valuable career insight, provide guidance and support that you need for your career success.

A mentor can offer advice, provide feedback, and help you navigate challenges and opportunities.

Coaches
The difference between a mentor and a coach is that a coach works one-on-one with you for a particular event or goal, whereas a mentor mentors you over an extended period in a coaching relationship.

There are specific areas a coach works with you, like being a life coach, career coach, business coach, or relationship coach, and this work is usually short-term because it is goal-oriented. Once you achieve the goal, his work is done.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/your-university-degree-is-as-important-as-these-five-people/

Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus has been appointed the chairman of the Entertainment Committee for President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration.

Ahead of May 29, 2023, preparations are already in top gear for the president-elect’s swearing-in ceremony.

A trending list on the internet showed that the actress would be chairing the Entertainment Committee for Tinubu’s inauguration.

It would be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, March 1 announced Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.

Members of the group include Saheed Balogun, Toyin Abraham, Seyi Law, Lawal Olalekan, aka Konga, and singer Chuddy K, among others from the entertainment industry.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/eniola-badmus-to-head-entertainment-committee-of-tinubus-inauguration/

Nigerian recording artiste, Oxlade has disclosed that he once worked as a tout after he ran away from home at a tender age.

The singer whose real name is Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman revealed that he did menial jobs to foot his bills after he absconded from home to pursue his music career.

He said at one point he sold bus tickets—a job of motor park touts, popularly called “agbero.”

In a recent interview, the music star disclosed that he had to leave home because his lecturer dad didn’t initially support his decision to be a musician.

He said: “Honestly, he [my dad] was indifferent at first. But my stubbornness and consistency paid off [laughs].

https://newsroundtheclock.com/oxlade-reveals-he-was-once-a-tout-after-running-away-from-home/

Two British-Nigerians who both graduated from St Peters Unity Secondary School Akure (SPUSSA) were elected as councillors in last week’s local elections in the UK.

According to report reaching our desk from our correspondent in England. The two elected councillors namely; Babatunde Ajisola and Ben Adewale – graduated from the illustrious citadel in Ondo State in 1995 and 1991 respectively.

We also gathered that both men are members of the SPUSSA Alumni Association, UK. Babatunde Ajisola, who is said to be the current coordinator of the Alumni and an active member of APC UK, won in Northwell Ward where 3 Labour party candidates were elected.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/spussa-alumni-members-elected-as-councillors-in-the-uk/

The coronation ceremony of Charles III as the King of United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms took place of Saturday, May 6.

For the first time in seven decades, a new British monarch has been crowned.

The ceremony was interestingly inconclusive as it included several influential figures at the coronation ceremony. News Round The Clock (NRTC) gathered that several British-Nigerians were intensely involved in the ceremonies by virtue of their positions.

See some influential figures below.

Rev. Tosin Oladipo

Rev. Tosin is the Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury. He’s also the chaplain at Lambeth Palace chapel and at the community of St Anselm at Lambeth Palace.

Tosin entered the priesthood after a successful career in Information Technology (IT).

He is the son of Rev. Emmanuel Oladipo who spent most of his career for the gospel in Northern Nigeria.

The senior Oladipo was later appointed Secretary General of the Scripture Union worldwide.

Tosin was there in the normal course of his duties, and integral to proceedings.

2. Dame Elizabeth Anionwu

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, a nurse, professor and medical scholar. She was the first nurse in the United Kingdom to specialize in the care of sickle cell patients.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/coronation-meet-nigerians-who-were-pivotal-in-the-crowning-of-king-charles-iii/

This article was inspired by Sam Allardyce’s recent comment claiming that there are no current Premier League managers ahead of him. According to the former Bolton Wanderers boss; “Not Pep, not Klopp and not even Arteta.” Is Big Sam Right?

The English Premier League is arguably the best league in the world and there have been some world class managers over the years who have blazed the trail of the English game since the inception of the Premier League in 1992.

In this extensively researched article, I will be highlighting the best 15 managers to have graced the English Premier League. Taking into consideration the budget the managers had at their disposal. Readers therefore need to bear in mind that I have factored in the fact that some managers had more money to spend than others.

1. Sir Alex Fergusson

The first manager on this list is obviously former Manchester United iconic manager, Sir Alex Ferguson who I think also ranks as one of the greatest managers of all time in world football. It is really hard to put anyone ahead of Sir Alex who won the first ever Premier League trophy in 1993 and showed immediately that he wanted to dominate it. Which he did by winning 13 Premier League titles which is 62% of the title races he was involved with.

2. Arsene Wenger

The second manager on this list is the former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger who when you think of the budget he had compared to his rivals like Fergusson and Mourinho – then you will understand how great a manager the French man was. He also helped to transformed the English game with modern ideas and playing style that was a delight to watch which helped sell the Premier league which was mostly ridiculed for it’s ‘kick and follow’ style previously.]

https://newsroundtheclock.com/the-best-15-managers-in-premier-league-history/

If it is easy to say rapport /ræ’pɔːr/ without the ‘t’ sounding, then you can pronounce words like depot /ˈdep.əʊ/ and debut /ˈdeɪ.bju/. Pronounce depot just like ghetto, and debut like fable – except that the second syllable in debut sounds like the way you pronounce ‘you‘. Never pronounce the letter ‘t’.

Rapport is a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well. For example, she was able to establish a good rapport with the children.

It is important to note that many words in English that are derived from French (like depot /ˈdep.əʊ/, sachet /ˈsæʃ.eɪ/, rapport /ræpˈɔːr/, debut /ˈdeɪ.bju/, chalet /ˈʃæl.eɪ/, ballet /ˈbæl.eɪ/, sachet /ˈsæʃ.eɪ/, bouquet /buˈkeɪ/, depot /ˈdep.əʊ/, mortgage /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/, etc.) have the silent letter t.

There’s a simple logic behind this. In French, the last consonants in many words are not pronounced.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/nrtc-english-the-letter-t-isnt-pronounced-in-debut-sachet-depot-chalet-rapport-and-mortgage/

Nigerian recording artiste, Chidinma Ekile has revealed she was born blind.

The Nigerian singer-songwriter gained mainstream prominence when she won the 2010 MTN project fame.

She has since transitioned into gospel music industry after commencing her career as a secular artiste.

Speaking via her YouTube platform, Chidinma mentioned that she was born blind.

Speaking about her childhood, Chidinma narrated how her parents sought God’s intervention after medical efforts proved abortive.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/chidinma-nigerian-singer-reveals-she-was-born-blind/

American tennis superstar, Serena Williams made the massive announcement at the 2023 MET Gala fashion show.

The 2023 MET Gala fashion show referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” the Met Gala 2023 is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

One of the most memorable moments of the night was tennis star Serena Williams and model Karlie Kloss publicly announcing their pregnancies as they walked the cream, red and blue carpet.

The dress code of the evening, hosted at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, was “In honour of Karl”, meaning celebrities were inspired by late Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld.

The retired tennis player wore a black mermaid gown, with silver edging designed by Gucci, and multiple strings of pearls around her neck and a layered pearl headband.


Footage from the red-carpet show Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian, an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Reddit, gently resting his hand on her midsection. Speaking to reporters, Williams said there are “three of us” on the carpet. This would be the Tennis star’s second child.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/serena-williams-tennis-superstar-expecting-baby-with-partner-alexis-ohanian/

While looking for a job, you should be strategic. A creative job search requires that you know which type of jobs is suitable for your career growth or personal development. Before you accept any job offer, you should give it a lot of thought so that you know what you are getting yourself into.

1. Jobs that will expose you to skills acquisition
In this job, you can leverage the tools and opportunities in the company to acquire a skill. It may be a skill that you consider necessary for your future career, or a skill you want to hone. This type of job is what every young professional just starting out must consider taking.

2. Jobs that just get you busy
It is true that the essence of getting a job is to be able to pay one’s bill. However, this job may not pay all your bills. It can only get you out of your house and probably away from worry or depression. You know the popular saying: an idle mind is the devil’s playground. This means that people who have nothing worthwhile to think about will usually think of something bad to do.

While at this type of job, you must find a hobby that you can translate into a money-making venture. It is also advisable you begin to learn a new skill so that you can get a job that comfortably pays all your bills.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/4-types-of-jobs-you-should-be-seeking/

Nigerians are known to be one of the happiest people in the world. And happiness is our trademark despite the challenges that surrounds us.

The many owambes on Saturdays for a Nigerian helps to ease the stress of the hustle. However, it does seem like the thick skin developed by Nigerians over the years is beginning to wear off gradually.

In the times of Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Anthony Enahoro, Tafawa Balewa, and many other founding fathers of our great nation, morality was worn like a badge of honour.

In those days, it was despicable to flaunt ill gotten wealth. There was dignity of labour. Good values and respect for law and order thrived above lawlessness.

This is not a tale of our leaders not showing good examples. Here, we are dissecting what we presume to be wrong and should be eschewed greatly. It is sad to see how much we have lost some of our good values over the years.

There was a time our culture was our identity. The society bragged about standing for the right thing without batting an eyelid.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/nigerians-a-resilient-people-thriving-on-hope/

Many a graduate believes that NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) is a waste of time and one year of their life. But this is not true. Although one of the main objectives of NYSC according to the Federal Government is to promote national unity and integration, it is also imperative that a graduate has their own objectives.

How can I make a good use of my NYSC?
Before NYSC, you need to ask yourself what you want to make out of it and what the labour market considers as values or components of employability (which are essentially knowledge, skills, and work experience). It is also important you find out the industry where you want to work after NYSC and also the skills the employers want, and do everything humanly possible to journey in that direction.

These days, graduate employers are not just looking for a good degree. They are more interested in skills, work experience and how much value you can add to their company.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/how-to-leverage-nysc-to-drastically-increase-your-employability-and-land-your-dream-job/

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of being partial.

The LP candidate was replying to a preliminary objection filed by INEC at the Tribunal which appeared to be in support of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), now the President-Elect, Bola Tinubu.

In the case before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Obi faulted the electoral body for standing by Tinubu.

He noted that both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal had in the past, cautioned INEC to place itself in a place of neutrality, and remain fair and focused.

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate also stated that it is not only an embarrassment but a repudiation of the duty of INEC when it adorned the garb of a contestant in an election it conducted as an umpire to raise preliminary objection against an election petition.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/obi-accuses-inec-of-siding-with-tinubuobi-accuses-inec-of-siding-with/

Miracle won the 2018 Big Brother Naija Double Wahala competition.

Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe, popularly known as Miracle, has finally passed his flight instructor examination in the United States of America, USA, News Round The Clock (NRTC) gathered.

Celebrating his new accomplishment, the BBNaija Season 3 winner shared the news in a post on his Instagram page.

Sharing the screenshot of his Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane examination results on Monday, the reality star said he can now play Grand Theft Auto.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/miracle-bbnaija-winner-excels-at-flight-instructor-examination-in-usa/

The Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye, has revealed reasons some ladies remain unmarried even at the age of 28.

The 63-year-old said many ladies are not qualified to be wives because they prepare more for the wedding day than for marriage life.

Bamiloye added that many ladies lacked deep studies on what marriage entails, were too hasty, and not ready to learn the principles of marital life.

Bamiloye via his Instagram page said many ladies can not cook good dishes except fast food at the eateries but spend six months studying the wedding gowns and the accessories for the bridal trails.

He further stated that they are beautiful but not spiritually strong in prayers and knowledge of God’s words to withstand the spiritual challenges that would come against their home.

Bamiloye maintained that many ladies are materialistic with little knowledge of home management.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/mike-bamiloye/

Polytechnic students under The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) have given the President, Major General Muhammadu (retd.), 14 working days to end the dichotomy between the Higher National Diploma and Bachelor of Science holders by assenting to the HND/BSC Dichotomy bill.

The Senate arm of the students’ union gave the president this 14-day ultimatum on Monday in a statement signed by its Deputy Senate President, Comrade Adeniji Boluwaji Temitope.

It would be recalled that the 9th National Assembly has long passed a bill for an Act to abolish and prohibit the dichotomy and discrimination between First Degree and Higher National Diploma; however, President Buhari has failed to assent to the bill.

“It is no more news that Nigerian polytechnic students and polytechnic graduates have been facing difficulties of dichotomy for the past years, in which the stakeholders in polytechnic education sector have put so much pressure and resources on the 9th National Assembly to pass the Bill for an Act to abolish and prohibit dichotomy and discrimination between first degree and Higher National Diploma, the 9th National Assembly has done a very good job by passing the Bill but the President Assent to make it a law has not be assented,” the union stated.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/poly-students-give-buhari-14-working-days-to-sign-hnd-bsc-dichotomy-bill/

We enjoy watching or participating in different sporting activities and we all have iconic sports personalities that we look up to or that inspire us a lot.

Maybe some of these persons just give us goosebumps whenever we watch them participate in sporting events.

Whatever we love about these individuals (active or retired), we cannot deny the impact they have had in their chosen fields. Some of these iconic figures include Tom Brady, Lionel Messi, Seren Williams, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Pelé and some others.

In no particular order, here are ten sportspersons we believe have left indelible marks in the sporting world whose names will live forever.

Michael Jordan

Also known as MJ, Michael Jordan remains one of the greatest basketball players to have ever graced the court.

MJ played across fifteen seasons in the NBA and lifted six championships with renowned U.S team Chicago Bulls.

Jordan is so well respected throughout the world for helping to put basketball on the world map. He ‘popularized’ the sport in many parts of the world, especially in the 1980s and 1990s.

The now retired Jordan also won six NBA Finals MVP, five NBA Most Valuable Player awards, 14 NBA All-Star awards, and 10 All-NBA First Team places.

In 1985, he made the All-NBA Second Team and claimed the NBA defensive player of the year in 1988.

He was also named the NBA rookie of the Year in 1985 and was included in the NBA All-Rookie First Team in the same year.

He is presently the chairman and chief owner of NBA team Charlotte Hornets.

Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Brady Jr., popularly known as Tom Brady presently plays in the National Football League for the Tamba Bay Buccaneers.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/top-10-most-iconic-sports-personalities-in-history/

Hiba Abouk’s seeking divorce with Achraf Hakimi made the headlines after it was reported that a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint against the Paris Saint-Germain full-back over a rape allegation.

Prior to the reported rape case, Hakimi and his Tunisian wife have been estranged for some time and have been working towards separating legally.

So, contrary to what most people opine on social media, it is not necessarily the age gap that brings about the break in trust, nor is it what pushed his mother to protect his assets for him, as most people believe.

Trust is a sacred ingredient in marriage, and when abused, every human being has the rights to leave that marriage. If the reason Hakimi’s wife filed for divorce is based on infidelity or any other associated case, this is a justifiable reason.

And in the same vein, one must not ignore that she has the rights to demand for alimony and child support. Without women’s free labour (house chores, birthing, raising kids, and all emotional and physical labour) the marriage institution will collapse.

However, this is not an excuse for women to hinge their hopes on their husband’s assets. The situation between Hakimi and his wife portrays two lessons: first, know who you are getting married to and, secondly, why you are even getting married in the first place. And if there is another lesson, it must be that women must financially empower themselves...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/achraf-hakimi-hiba-abouk-what-is-marriage-without-trust/

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect of the federal republic of Nigeria has been named in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023.

The annual list of influential individuals was published on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

The American news magazine described the president-elect of Nigeria as a longtime political power broker who helped Nigeria to restore democracy in 1999 after fighting military rule.

Tinubu’s profile as given by TIME magazine read,

“Winning an election in Africa’s most populous country is no easy feat. But Nigeria’s newly elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has had nearly two decades to prepare. Called Jagaban, or ‘leader of the warriors’, by his supporters, the now 71-year-old ran in a presidential election for the first time this March. His campaign slogan, ‘It’s my turn’, was a nod to his role as a longtime political power broker. Tinubu helped restore the country’s democracy in 1999 after fighting military rule and then served two consecutive terms as governor of Lagos.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/tinubu-appears-on-times-100-most-influential-people-in-2023/

Nigerian Rapper, Ogunmefun Olanrewaju, professionally known as Vector, has described the ‘Gangs of Lagos’ movie, produced and directed by Kemi Akindoju and Jade Osiberu as a disrespect to Eyo.

The Rapper via his Instagram page said Eyo does mean what the film portrayed it to look like.

Recall that the movie which was released recently revolves around a group of friends in the Isale Eko area of Lagos, Nigeria whose lives have been revolving around crime and violence.

Vector wrote: “I was born at the Onikan health center, lafiaji, Lagos island and all I have seen during the Eyo festival every time they’re out is, they stop by at ours and prayed wishing prosperity for my family.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/vector/

Music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, professionally known as Don Jazzy, has advised his colleagues in the music industry to market their music projects.

Don Jazzy via his Twitter page on Monday said marketing projects won’t reduce any singer’s swag.

The singer and record label executive beseeched artists to imitate David Adekele, known as Davido when it comes to marketing projects.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/music/

President Muhammadu Buhari has done his best in tackling Nigeria’s multifarious security challenges since he assumed office in May 2015 and he is leaving the country “far better” than he met it.

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina stated this on Monday as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

Confronted with verifiable data that between May 2015 and May 2022, over 55,000 Nigerians were killed by terrorists, bandits, and armed gangs, Adesina said President Buhari has left the security situation of the country better than he met them in 2015.

“The figure has been coming down progressively over the years and it’s a fact of history. Nobody can change it,” he said.

Asked whether the situation has improved, he said, “far better”.

“In 2015, we knew where Nigeria was. Minimum of 17 local governments in this country was under the control of insurgents.

“Talking of control, I mean they were sitting in emir palaces, they sitting in the seats of the local government chairmen. NYSC could not even do orientation; they could not even post people to those places.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/adesina-praises-buhari-for-leaving-country-in-better-condition/