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UONGOZI Institute is pleased to announce this year’s Leadership Essay Competition, the eighth since inception (2013). Similar to previous years, this year’s topic aims to solicit thoughts on the theme of the African Leadership Forum (ALF). The essays should respond to the following question:

If you were an African leader, how would you promote African intra-trade to unlock agricultural potential in the Continent?

2020 UONGOZI Leadership Essay Contest For Africans
The Leadership Essay Competition is organized annually by UONGOZI Institute to provide a space for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership and sustainable development.

Application Deadline: 10th July 2020 at 17:00 hours (EAT).

Eligible Countries: African countries

Type: Contest

Number of Awards: 5. A total of five winners will be selected.

Value of Program: A grand prize of USD $2,000 will be awarded to the overall winner.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be African citizens between the age of 18-25 currently residing in Africa.
All essays must be typed.
The essays should be no more than 2 A4 pages long.
The format shall be of single spaced, Arial font size 11 with page margins of 1 inch (2.54cm) for each margin, and sent as a Microsoft Word document.
Essays will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity, use of language and appropriateness to contest theme.
All essays must be written in English.
Application Process:

Essays should be submitted by email to: submissions@uongozi.or.tz
Applicants must also submit a written Statement of Originality and ownership of intellectual property rights.
The final deadline for submission will be Friday, 10 July, 2020 at 17:00 hours (EAT). The winners will be notified via email on the third week of July, 2020. Feedback will not be provided on individual essays.

After all these days in quarantine and through unprecedented and challenging times, you’re likely feeling stressed, anxious or socially isolated—but it is possible to enhance your wellbeing and develop resilience. Insights from brain science can help you not just survive, but thrive.

Resilience is the capacity to recover, respond and bounce back from challenging times. Even if you don’t know the “back” to which you would “bounce” because the world may never return to the way it was, you still need the capabilities to adapt in uncertain or negative conditions. Resilience is the ability to understand the reality of a situation and make sense of it, putting it into context and keeping it in the perspective of the long term. It is also the ability to improvise and respond in fresh ways.

Brain science can help you adapt and respond—related to the way you connect, support others and take care of yourself. Here are 10 evidence-based strategies:

All About People

#1: Understand your instinct to connect. First, know your feelings of sadness or fatigue are normal, and a pandemic presents unique challenges. Because humans are wired for social connections, the need to distance from others is especially tough. A paper from Ludwigs-Maximilians Universitaet in Munich published in Current Biology explains that anytime humans perceive a threat, our natural response is to come together and seek safety in groups and in community. Unfortunately, the need to stay apart goes against our basic biology and instinct and creates dissonance and discomfort.

#2: Socialize as much as you can, even virtually. A study published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies found when nurses took breaks with colleagues, their stress was reduced, and they were more likely to stay at their jobs. In South Korea, research showed socializing with others reduced negative emotions. Even if your happy hour is via video conference or you experience your quality time from across the street with a neighbor, overcome the isolation and create new ways to connect.

Find The Familiar And Seek Stories

#3: Engage in new ways. If you can’t be with others, another approach is to seek solace in the familiar. A new study by the State University of New York suggests certain activities can satisfy the need to be with people. Binge-watching your favorite shows, listening to your favorite music or playing a classic game may provide solace because they are familiar and reinforce feelings of being with old “friends.” Music, in particular, can also affect your mood according to research by the University of Groningen. So, watch, listen and play—to find comfort.

#4: Seek stories. In addition to craving social connections, our brains also seek meaning in the midst of uncertainly. By paying attention to stories, rather than just statistics, you’ll feel more engaged with others. When you’re listening to facts and figures, you use parts of your brain devoted to language comprehension and processing. But when you hear stories, you’re likely to engage seven parts of your brain from your motor cortex to your sensory and visual cortexes. Engage and connect by consuming stories of human ingenuity and triumph.

Altruism And Generosity

#5: Give. Part of being connected and in community with others is providing for those in need. Plenty of research also suggests this altruism is hard-wired in humans. At the University of Washington, researchers found babies as young as 19 months demonstrated altruistic, generous behavior. In addition, a study at the University of California, LA found when regions of the brain associated with empathy were more active, the result was more altruism. A University of Oregon research team found altruism tends to increase over time, and a study by the University of Nottingham even found people are more attracted to those they consider to be altruistic. Finally, a study by the Ascent (a division of the Motley Fool) found when people behaved generously, they reported having a greater sense of meaning and satisfaction in their life. They also reported greater satisfaction with their careers and their companies. What this means for you is offering help to others is good for the community, but also good for you. Having a positive experience despite the pandemic is significantly tied to doing good for others.

Emotions Affect Interpretation

#6: Manage your perceptions. You know the saying, “I’ll believe it when I see it.” But research supports the inverse may also be true–you’ll see what you believe. Research by University College London found beliefs shaped people’s interpretation of data. And the University of California, San Francisco recently published new research in Psychological Science that found people’s emotions influenced their perceptions. When people felt more positively, they interpreted information more positively as well. The implication for the pandemic? Keep your spirits up and remind yourself things may not be as bad as you think. It’s possible your own concerns or anxieties are causing you to interpret things more negatively than you might otherwise. Stay positive and things around you will likely feel brighter.

Pay Attention To The Basics

#7: Take breaks. Quarantine can become monotonous—whether you’re wearing a path from your kitchen to your living room or participating in your tenth video conference for the week. Be sure to take breaks, so your brain can recharge. One study in the Scandinavian Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology found breaks contributed to a reduction in exhaustion and an increase in vigor. Find ways to get away, even if it’s for brief moments to look out the window or get a breath of fresh air on the fire escape.

#8: Move. If you’re like the rest of us, you may be having trouble keeping track of what day it is or the conversation you had in a conference call a few days ago. This too, is natural because your surroundings and circumstances are staying so static. You can enhance your memory and learning with movement. Oregon Health and Science University found even quick bursts of movement can contribute to memory and learning. Even if all you can do is walk around your couch, do a quick stretch or jog through your neighborhood, brief physical exertion can contribute to your cognitive function.

#9: Limit Blue Light. During the coronavirus crisis, chances are you’re more tied to your screen than ever—whether you’re watching TV or checking your device for the latest news. For your brain health, it’s important to manage your exposure to screen-generated blue light, because it tends to suppress melatonin. Studies show too much blue light can negatively impact sleep and circadian rhythms and, in turn, have negative effects on physical, emotional and cognitive health. Manage your screen time and limit your exposure to blue light.

Get Outside

#10: Spend time in nature. The outdoors is also critical to your brain health. Multiple studies suggest humans function best when they have access to and connection with nature. Recent research by the University of Washington demonstrated exposure to nature enhanced cognitive function and mental health. Another study found when people could get quick access to green spaces—even on a roof—their performance improved. In addition, natural light that goes along with access to nature has been proven to reduce stress, improve health and increase productivity.

When you’re going through tough times, your level of resilience will allow you to adapt to adversity. And when you pay attention to brain science, your ability to respond positively will be even greater. Embrace your social self, reaching out, connecting and even finding old friends through familiar stories or music you love. Take breaks from the monotony of your typical day, move, manage your exposure to blue light and get outside. All of these will have positive impacts on your overall wellbeing, and will keep you going during quarantine and life beyond the pandemic.

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UK News

'KNIFE ATTACK' 

Glasgow ‘stabbing’ – Armed cops swoop as three feared dead and police officer injured’ in city centre incident

Holly Christodoulou

13:42, 26 Jun 2020

Updated: 14:38, 26 Jun 2020

ARMED cops have swooped on a busy street in Glasgow amid reports three people have been killed and a police officer injured.

The road in the city centre has been closed off while emergency crews deal with the "major incident".



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There are reports of multiple being stabbed



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A major incident is underway in Glasgow



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Armed cops are on the sceneCredit: Twitter

Horrified witnesses report "multiple" people may have been stabbed in a broad daylight knife attack.

Three people are filled to have been killed in the attack, the BBC reports.

A police officer has been injured and is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

The Scottish Police Federation tweeted: "We appreciate families of police officers in #Glasgow will be anxious to hear that a police officer has been stabbed. Please be aware the family of the officer has been notified and is being supported by the service."

Police Scotland have confirmed they are dealing with an "incident" and have urged the public to stay away - but have not released any further details.

They added: "The situation is contained at this time and there is no danger to the general public."

One witness tweeted: "S***’s going down in Glasgow City Centre. Someone has been randomly stabbing people on West George Street.

"About half a dozen injured."

Another said: "Around 20 police vehicles, armed officers, sniffer dogs and riot shields are on the scene at West George Street in Glasgow.

"Lots of shouting and huge number of paramedics in hazmat suits".

Some witnesses have reported seeing people being taken away by ambulances.

One told Sky News: "I saw people being treated with blood on the ground.

"I saw people running out of the hotel with the police shouting 'put your hands up, put your hands up, come out'.

"There were police cars, ambulances all over the street and they cordoned it off. Police were shouting to people in other buildings near the Park Inn hotel to stay inside and not come into the street.

"I saw at least three people injured and they were taken away in ambulances."

Witness Craig Milroy, who saw the aftermath of the incident from an office building nearby, said he had seen four people taken away in ambulances.

He added: "I saw a man lying on the ground, of African descent, with no shoes on. He was on the ground with someone holding his side - I don't know if it was a bullet wound, a stab wound, or what it was.

"We were still standing outside, after that the police all came down, the riot police and triage team told us to go back in and lock the door."

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital are said to be "braced" for a major incident, Glasgow Livereports.

Offices in the area have been locked down while police investigate.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Please follow advice to avoid the West George Street area of Glasgow while @policescotland deal with this ongoing incident."

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The famous Saudi-born US-based Islamic scholar and the dean of Al-magrib institute
Sheikh Yasir qadhi posted on his Facebook page that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially announced that No Hajj for foreigners due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Just go and check the meaning of the word "virgin" you will get your answer!

Hello nairalanders, Please post other more romantic love letters to your crush. Let us see how you can express your feelings!!

idreesjigo:
To my dearest .......
From the first time I set my gaze on you, my breath was taken away by your mesmerizing nature. I tried as much to find a reason not to love you, but my heart couldn't find one. 'cause you are one in a billion (not figuratively). is it that I am unconsciously in the pools of your love? but the truth is, what I feel about you is real and all I know is that you're my world!
As long as you love me.....
From your lover,
............

Am telling you

DamonSalvatore:
naija girls go use this one maga zone you..
you go turn steady ATM

To my dearest .......
From the first time I set my gaze on you, my breath was taken away by your mesmerizing nature. I tried as much to find a reason not to love you, but my heart couldn't find one. 'cause you are one in a billion (not figuratively). is it that I am unconsciously in the pools of your love? but the truth is, what I feel about you is real and all I know is that you're my world!
As long as you love me.....
From your lover,
............

I and a bunch of friends were defrauded by a "so-called" house agent by the name of Muhammad Auwal at Samaru for self-contained rooms at an off-campus hostel called "Gidan Yara" at the time the rooms were under construction. We made this very early payment because of the proximity of the place to campus, and we can't afford to lose it. We Paid him an amount of money summing up to N540000 to a GTbank account with the name of AMINU MUKTHAR. At first, we never thought he could swindle us the way he did because a friend among us had known him since last year. Then we heard the unthinkable when we paid a visit to the site where the construction of the rooms was going on, to see the progress of the work. Then we met two guys who were also there to see the progress of the work, and we started a conversation with them so when we told them the agent we paid to, they were shocked and they told us that news was all over Samaru about him defrauding up to 25 students which sum up to N3 MILLION and he is nowhere to be found. From that moment, we realized that we're just ordinary victims of Auwal's (The Cunning Agent) tricks. We didn't hesitate to report the issue to the Samaru area command. In a few days, Auwal's brother and the account holder Aminu Mukthar were brought into custody, based on his alibi, Aminu Mukthar was not involved in the fraud he let Auwal use his account not knowing that it was being used to defraud students, as the investigation goes further it was realized that it was a grand conspiracy between Auwal and his kinsmen or "women" rather because we were told that it was Auwal's mother that told him to escape to sokoto to their relatives when the case has subsided then he can come back. Therefore, I want to use this medium to solicit your help, support, and advice on how we can bring this fraudster agent with the name of AUWAL to Justice!

He used fake receipts to swindle students

I and a bunch of friends were defrauded by a "so called" house agent by the name of Muhammad Auwal at samaru for self-contained rooms at an off campus hostel called "Gidan yara" at the time the rooms were under construction.We made this very early payment because of the proximity of the place is to campus and we can't afford to lose it. We Paid him an amount of money summing up to N540000 to a GTbank account with the name of AMINU MUKTHAR. At first we never thought he could swindle us the way he did because a friend among us knew him since last year then we heard the unthinkable when we paid visit to the site where the construction the of rooms were going on, to see the progress of the work. Then we met two guys that were also there to see the progress of the work, and we started a conversation with them so when we told them the agent we paid to, they were shocked and they told us that news is all over Samaru about him defrauding up to 25 students which sums up to N3 MILLION and he is nowhere to be found. From that moment we realized that were just Ordinary victims of Auwal(The Agent) tricks. We didn't hesitate to report the issue to the Samaru area command. In few days, Auwal's brother and the account holder Aminu Mukthar were brought into custody, based on the alibi Aminu Mukthar was not involve in the fraud infact he let Auwal used his account not knowing that it is being used to defraud students , as the investigation goes further it was realized that it was a grand conspiracy between Auwal and his kinsmen or women rather because we were told that it was Auwal's own mother that told him to escape to sokoto to their relatives when the case has subsided then he may come back. Therefore I want to use this medium to solicit your help, support and advice on how we can bring this fraudster agent with the name of AUWAL to Justice!

2019 hw fa na

idreesjigo:
"The true measure of friendship is not how you feel about someone but how they make you feel about yourself"

do your friends encourage you to fast or are they simply there for laughs

"The true measure of friendship is not how you feel about someone but how they make you feel about yourself"

mayor2upra:
Abeg my people leave this guy.make he no come they distract us for here.we have better things to discuss.he is only trying to gain attention.

OKAY

HajimeSaito:
Proudly U.I.

ABU is grossly overrated. It's taken seriously because it's the only fairly decent tertiary institution in the educational backwoods of Northern Nigeria. Just a local champion.

On the national stage it simply can't compete with U.I.

you started from here so that u could insult our religon abi! u should be ashame of yourself! Our religion taught us never to criticize or mock any religion.This hate speech will never add anything to your life. BE WARNED!

HajimeSaito:
Proudly U.I.

ABU is grossly overrated. It's taken seriously because it's the only fairly decent tertiary institution in the educational backwoods of Northern Nigeria. Just a local champion.

On the national stage it simply can't compete with U.I.

you started from just here so that u could insult our religon abi! u should be ashame of yourself! Our religion taught us never to criticize or mock any religion.This hate speech will never add anything to your life. BE WARNED!

HajimeSaito:
The problem with you is that your native stupidity always finds a way of forcing itself from the depths of your mind and it eventually ends up surfacing in your thoughts. You’re like a brain dead assassin who shoots first then asks questions later.

Whether you like it or not, you’re simply crying over circumstances you cannot control because practically every respectable University ranking organisation in the world reckons with the University of Ibadan’s credentials as the foremost Higher Institution in Nigeria.

What is truly impressive about U.I.’s feat is that it has consistently maintained its position in spite of the presence of other top ranked Universities in the South West like University of Ife and Unilags, both of which are ranked above your beloved A.B.U which actually ranks in 6th place.

The metrics taken into consideration in computing the results were as follows:

1. Being accredited, licensed and/or chartered by the appropriate Nigerian higher education-related organization (in this case the National Universities Commission);

2. Offering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (Bachelor degrees) and/or postgraduate degrees (Master or Doctoral degrees)

3. Delivering courses predominantly in a traditional face-to-face, non-distance education format.

On all three parameters, the University of Ibadan far surpasses any other institution in Nigeria.

It’s a known fact that intelligence is not a component of your religion since it was founded by a pedophile, illiterate sex-obsessed fake ‘Prophet” Sex Award Winner (S.A.W), but nevertheless, try and raise your standards when dealing with your intellectual superiors.

mehn! u should be ashame of yourself by insulting other peoples' religion this shows what ur religion taught you.

Kaziar:
I got 320 jamb, 258 post-utme, 289 average, applied for mbbs, will it be enough?

is good enough

lilkhaleefa1:
i got 210 average can i get civil engineering

with a bit of back up you could!

youngjessomaniac:
ABU zaria 2017/2018 post utme result is expected to come out next week so all ABU zaria aspirant should check by then for there result

ei don come out

I bet by tomorrow this forum (topic) will be crowded. ;DI bet by tomorrow this forum (topic) will be crowded.

I bet by tomorrow this forum (topic) will be crowded.

youngjessomaniac:
I check my own Abu post utme result I got 222 average can I get admission in political science/international studies

it just came out this night

I also checked mine

hello am a new muslim nairalander. I hope to benefit a lot from this forum. salam

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