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Celebrities / Re: "It's Confirmed Chief Priest Is Not Small. Money Na Water" Cubana Chief Priest by Olaismighty(m): 6:44am On Apr 18
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Computers / Hp Elitebook 840 G8: Ultimate Powerful Business Laptop Review & Performance Test by Olaismighty(m): 6:34am On Apr 18
Are you in the market for a high-performance notebook? that can keep up with your demanding work needs?
Look no further than the HP Elitebook 840 G8 Notebook PC.

Let's start with the design. The HP Elitebook 840 G8 boasts a sleek and professional aesthetic, with a slim profile and premium materials that exude durability and sophistication. Its aluminum chassis not only looks great but also provides excellent protection against daily wear and tear.
The Elitebook 840 G8 has a slim and lightweight design, making it perfect for professionals on the go. It weighs just 2.98 pounds and is only 17.9mm thick.

Moving on to the display and input options, this laptop features a 14-inch diagonal Full HD display with narrow bezels, delivering crisp visuals and immersive viewing experiences with a resolution of 1920x1080. It produces vibrant colors and sharp images, making it perfect for creative work.

The keyboard provides a comfortable typing experience with well-spaced keys and adequate key travel.
The backlit keyboard offers a comfortable typing experience, ideal for long hours of productivity.
The touchpad is responsive and supports multi-touch gestures, enhancing overall usability.

Host: "In terms of connectivity, the HP Elitebook 840 G8 is well-equipped to handle your business or office needs. It comes with a wide range of ports, including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and a sim card slot, ensuring seamless compatibility with all your peripherals and accessories."

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Romance / Seven Deadly Sins Of Long Distance Relationships by Olaismighty(m): 5:04pm On Feb 21, 2022
There are wrongdoings that will kill any relationship, and also there are crimes unique to Distance Relationships. I’ve had to learn about some of these the hard way My first relationship ever was a Long distance relationship, but luckily, three and a half times latterly, then we are.

Having distance be a part of my first relationship wasn’t easy. It was like skipping the tutorial and all of the levels in a video game to go head to head with the Boss.

A long distance relationship requires 10 times more effort, trust, and communication than a regular relationship. I wish I had had someone to give me guidance on what to do or what not to do in a relationship, much less a long distance one.

That’s why I’m here: to give you the basics of what I’ve learned about the seven deadly mistakes that could potentially end your long distance relationship.

1. Comparing your relationship with other people’s relationships
Comparing your relationship

Constantly comparing your relationship with other people’s relationships only makes your partner feel horrible for not being able to give you what you want in the relationship.

Be thankful for what you have, and understand that you’re not the only one dealing with the distance—your partner is, too.

2. Being intimate with another person
Being intimate with another person

Obviously don’t “Netflix and chill” with another person. But what might not be so obvious is that you can cheat by being emotionally intimate with someone.

There will be times when you might not have much time to spend with your significant other on romantic Skype dates. But that isn’t an excuse to fill that void with the attention of another potential love interest.

Your significant other might still consider that cheating, even if nothing sexual was involved.

3. Letting your relationship get boring
Letting your relationship get boring

Because there are oceans between you and only technology to bridge the gap, boredom can silently creep into a long distance relationship.

Sure, the first few weeks were lovely—you had so much to talk about as you were getting to know each other—but a common problem that people in long distance relationships face is running out of things to say.

Don’t constrain your relationship to just texting. Be creative, and find new ways to spend time together.

4. Not communicating or listening properly
Not communicating or listening properly

During conflicts, some people run their mouths and don’t listen while others stay quiet and don’t talk at all. Both are bad. For one, if all you’re doing is blabbing your mouth, then you’re not being respectful of your significant other’s feelings and what they have to say.

On the flip side, if you’re just sitting there not expressing your feelings, then not only will nothing be resolved, but also those feelings will probably be bottled up and will explode on another day. Learn how to handle conflict even when you’re 1,000 miles apart.

5. Being in love with the idea of love
Being in love with the idea of love

You need to know that there will be ups and downs in your relationship. You are both human with your own personalities and flaws.

There will be times when you mess up, and other times when they mess up. There will also be times when your significant other is going through a rough time, so they won’t be able to be as romantic or attentive to you. It’s important that you are in love with them and not just the idea of them.

6. Not giving enough time to your partner—or giving too much time
Not giving enough time to your partner—or giving too much time

Why bother being in a relationship if you’re not willing to put time into it? A relationship is a commitment, and you can’t neglect it and expect your relationship to live.

On the flip side, you cannot spend every hour, every minute, or every second with your significant other—no matter how much some of us might want to. Make sure you talk at least once every few days and plan your Skype dates ahead of time so you’re on the same page.

7. Denying that you’re wrong and not taking responsibility
Denying that you’re wrong and not taking responsibility
Denying that you’re wrong and not taking responsibility

No one said swallowing your pride was easy. But think of it this way: Is protecting your own pride worth losing your relationship? By repeatedly denying that what you did to your significant other was wrong, you are belittling them and invalidating their feelings. Acknowledge that you hurt them, and apologize. (Your apology shouldn’t include the word “but.”

https://mylovetips.com/seven-deadly-sins-of-long-distance-relationships/

Romance / Unconditional Love: All You Need To Know About It by Olaismighty(m): 7:19pm On Feb 14, 2022
Unconditional love is understood as affection with no limitations or love without conditions. This term is usually related to other terms like true altruism or complete love.
What is Unconditional Love
In another way, Unconditional love basically can be described as love without expectations. It’s love you offer unreservedly.

You don’t pull or judge it with what somebody does for you in return. You just love them and need just their bliss.

This kind of love, in some cases called merciful or agape love, might sound fairly natural. Perhaps it infers the love your parents have for you or the love you have for your own child.

While people often associate unconditional love with familial love, many look for this love in romantic relationships, too.

Wanting someone to love you for yourself — no matter what — is an understandable desire. Yet this type of love might still seem like the stuff of fairy tales and movies, not something most people encounter in real life.

Is this love as elusive as it sounds? Can it even happen in romantic relationships?

Read on for a deeper understanding of what unconditional love is (and isn’t) and some strategies for cultivating it.

Unconditional Love Meaning
Unconditional love is a selfless act. You’re not in it for yourself.

Though it may overlap with other types of love in some ways, other elements set it apart.

You can recognize it by these key characteristics.

It can benefit emotional health
A small 2009 study explored the brain regions activated by feelings of unconditional love. The results of the study suggest that unconditional love activates some of the same areas of the brain’s reward system that romantic love does.

In other words, the simple act of loving someone unconditionally may produce positive feelings.

Unconditional Love examples
Receiving unconditional love can also make a difference in emotional well-being. According to research from 2010, children who receive higher levels of affection from their parents or caregivers tend to have greater resilience in adulthood. They also tend to experience fewer mental health symptoms.

Results from a 2013 study support the idea that loving children unconditionally improve their lifelong health and wellness. This suggests parental unconditional love could offer some protection against the harmful, often lingering effects of childhood trauma or abuse.

It feels secure
Unconditional love can provide a sense of security in both childhood and adulthood.

Feeling confident in someone’s love and knowing it won’t go away can help create secure attachments and foster autonomy, independence, and self-worth.

If you know your parents or caregivers will continue to love you even after you make mistakes or do things they don’t approve of — from failing a class to having a drink at a party when you’re underage — you’ll feel more comfortable making your own choices and learning from them as you go.

Also Read: 8 Ways To Overcome Jealousy In a Relationship
In the context of friendship, unconditional love might weather tests like conflict, falling out of touch, or differing life goals.

When it comes to romantic relationships, unconditional love could mean that love doesn’t go away, despite challenges like life-altering health conditions or changes in appearance or personality.

It’s altruistic
Altruism refers to helpful actions taken to support and benefit others, often at your own expense.

In terms of unconditional love, altruism means you don’t consider any potential benefits of loving someone. You offer your love for their support and benefit.

Love, many say, is its own reward, but you typically don’t get anything out of altruistic acts. This is one point of contention in discussions of unconditional love in romantic situations.

Because healthy relationships, by definition, are mutually beneficial, this would seem to suggest that romantic love — at least within the boundaries of a relationship — can’t be truly unconditional.

It involves acceptance and forgiveness
People aren’t perfect, and nearly everyone makes a few choices they regret. Unconditional love, however, requires unconditional acceptance.

So, you forgive mistakes and continue to offer love and acceptance, even — and this is important — if their choices distress you or cause harm.

You can’t love someone unconditionally unless your love remains unchanged despite their actions. You can, however, love someone unconditionally without having a relationship with them.

Acceptance sometimes involves recognizing when it’s unlikely someone will change and taking steps to protect your own well-being.

What it isn’t: Unconditional Love
Confusion and misconceptions about the true nature of unconditional love can seem to suggest this type of love reflects unhealthy or toxic relationship dynamics.

There’s an important distinction between offering love and forgiveness and continuing to accept harmful actions. It’s also important to understand you can love someone unconditionally without staying with them unconditionally.

To clear things up a bit more, here’s what unconditional love does not mean.

Ignoring relationship issues
Conflict is normal (and healthy) in relationships. Unconditional love doesn’t mean you avoid this conflict or look away from problematic behavior.

Say your partner spends your joint savings on an expensive exercise bike — a choice you completely disagree with — when you’d agreed to save up for a house. You might not stop loving them, but neither do you ignore the breach of trust.

Depending on the circumstances, you might agree to work together on rebuilding trust (and your savings), but you might also see no future in the relationship. You can walk away still holding forgiveness and love in your heart.

Neglecting your own needs
It’s true that unconditional love can involve some sacrifice, but these sacrifices shouldn’t require you to give up everything you need and want for yourself.

Also Read: 29 Relationship Advice for Women to Have a Great Love Life
Attempting to meet all your partner’s needs can seem like one way of expressing unconditional love, but this can actually create an unhealthy dynamic in your relationship. No one person can provide another person with everything they need.

You should feel comfortable setting boundaries around things you don’t want to do. What’s more, they should respect your limits and consider any requests you make.

When they can’t provide the support you need, they might offer a potential compromise or help you think of some other solution.

Even when your love doesn’t depend on their ability to meet your needs, you still have those needs — everyone does.

Unconditional love can’t fuel a healthy relationship on its own. It’s essential to take care of your own needs, too, or you won’t be in any position to support someone else.

Tolerating abuse
A sense of safety is a basic human need.

Perhaps your partner says unkind things after drinking. You might tell yourself, “They wouldn’t shout at me if they weren’t drunk.” You might accept that this is who they are and make the choice to forgive their words and continue loving them.

But unconditional love doesn’t mean staying in an unhealthy situation when you’re better off letting go.

You want them to be happy, but what if quitting drinking and dealing with the issues that trigger the urge to drink would improve their health and help them find greater happiness?

Again, you can offer forgiveness and love even after safely leaving the relationship.

Blanket tolerance for harmful behavior can prevent them from making needed changes. Though remember that this absolutely doesn’t mean you’re to blame. The responsibility for their actions rests entirely in their hands.

Is it even possible?
If you’re starting to think unconditional love sounds a lot more complicated than you’d imagined, you’ve pretty much hit the mark.

As one philosophy professor pointed out, even the love between a parent and a child falls short of unconditional. A parent might love their child no matter what they do, but this love still has a condition: They love their child because their child is theirs.

In a similar vein, consider the love you have for your partner or anyone else. What triggered it originally? Perhaps you felt attracted to certain specific characteristics: a sense of humor, a kind heart, intelligence.

If they no longer had those characteristics, would your love continue, unaltered? From a philosophical perspective, if conditions never change, you might never know whether your love truly is unconditional.

In reality, love grows and shifts over time. It can also fade, through no fault of anyone involved. Love changes, in part, because people change. You, or your partner, may not be the same person years down the line.

Instead of seeking out an idealized, potentially unattainable type of love, try for a better, more realistic, goal: mature love founded on compassion and respect.

Fostering it in your relationship
While a parent may love their child from the moment of birth, romantic love can take a little more time and effort.

Also Read: How to Communicate With Your Spouse When Things Are Tough
These strategies can help you nurture and sustain deep, lasting love.

Offer respect, even when you disagree
You and your partner are two different people, so it makes sense you’ll have a difference of opinion at some point.

Many people think of conflict as something negative, but it isn’t always bad. It can even improve the health of your relationship when handled in a productive way.

When navigating conflict, it’s important to accept any differences with respect. You want to send a message that says, “I disagree with you, but I still respect your opinion.”

Once you both express your opinions, you can begin working toward a resolution. This might involve collaboration or compromise. Without respect, though, it’ll be tough.

Practice open communication
Good communication should be clear, honest, and timely. All the honest, open sharing in the world may not make much difference if it comes too late.

By communicating with your partner, you show your respect and commitment to working through challenges and finding ways to meet conflicting goals.

For better communication:

Bring up issues as they arise instead of letting your irritation simmer and gather heat.
Share your thoughts honestly, but also listen empathically to what your partner has to say.
Make sure to clarify when you don’t understand something to better prevent conflict in the future.
If you’re not used to communicating in this way (plenty of us aren’t), be patient. Things will get easier with practice.

Support each other
Most relationships that thrive involve plenty of mutual support.

When your partner struggles, you listen with empathy or offer a helping hand, and they do the same for you. You stay mindful of their needs as well as your own, and they know you have their back when they’re up against something they can’t handle alone.

A time may come when you find yourself sacrificing something for their benefit, but sacrifice and support should go both ways. A healthy relationship involves not just take, but also some give — so they’ll likely make sacrifices for your benefit, too.

The bottom line
Unconditional love might sound like a dream come true. But while love is one thing, a relationship is quite another.

A healthy relationship does have conditions, of a sort: your boundaries. If your partner doesn’t respect your boundaries, the relationship isn’t healthy, no matter how deeply you love them.

Moving on from it, then, could be an act of unconditional self-love.
LINK: https://mylovetips.com/unconditional-love-all-you-need-to-know-about-it/
Romance / Valentines Day Movies: 17 Best Romantic Movies For valentines by Olaismighty(m): 7:12pm On Feb 14, 2022
Valentine's day regards are lovers' day all over the world, Valentine's Day is also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, it is celebrated annually on February 14.

It began as a Christian feast day feting one or two early Christian killers named Saint Valentine and, through after folk traditions, has come a significant cultural, religious, and marketable festivity of love and love in multitudinous regions of the world.

Valentines Day Movies: Here are 17 Movies perfect for a Valentine’s Day

Then are 17 flicks perfect for a Valentine’s Day evening that are readily available to sluice in the UK – from light-hearted flings to classic movies and cultural films, you’ll nearly clearly find a film to your taste.

10 Things I Hate About You

What is it? A modernization of William Shakespeare’s late-16th-century comedy The Taming of the Shrew retold in a late-1990s American high school setting.

In the story, new student Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is smitten with Bianca and, in order to get around her father’s strict rules on dating, attempts to get bad boy Patrick (Heath Ledger) to date her ill-tempered sister.

Where to watch: Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video

The Big Sick

What is it? Grab tissues before sitting down to this sentimental comedy, in which comedian Kumail Nanjiani (playing himself in a retelling of he and his off-screen partner’s real-life relationship) and student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash.

When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family’s expectations, and his true feelings.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

What is it? One of the most iconic movies of the 20th century, Breakfast at Tiffany’s stars Audrey Hepburn in her most celebrated role, Holly Golightly.

When Paul Varjak (George Peppard) meets Holly for the first time, he is intrigued by her lively personality and her unusual lifestyle, and his fascination with her begins to grow. However, Holly is not who she appears, and she is reluctant to accept Paul’s love for her.

Where to watch: Sky Go and Now TV Cinema

Clueless

What is it? This seemingly frothy flick has a strong literary foundation, as it is based on Jane Austen’s novel, Emma; glamorous high school girl Cher decides to attempt to find a boyfriend for herself and her new friend Tai to gain popularity, but in doing so makes some serious errors.

Full of witty lines and outrageous 90s fashion, this film will have you laughing from start to finish.

Where to watch: Netflix, Sky Go and Now TV Cinema

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

What is it? Devastated Peter (Jason Segel) takes a Hawaiian vacation in order to deal with the recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah.

Little does he know, Sarah’s traveling to the same resort as her ex - and she’s bringing along her new boyfriend. A modern screwball classic.

Where can I watch it? Now TV

Ghost

What is it? Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) an artist, and the two are madly in love. But when Sam is murdered he must seek the help of a reluctant psychic to set things right and protect Molly from impending danger.

You’ll be sure to shed a few tears with this one.

Where to watch: Sky Go and Now TV Cinema

I Want You Back

What is it: Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are tearful strangers who meet by chance in a stairwell and discover they have an unfortunate common concern: both were unexpectedly dumped by their respective partners.

A quick trawl through social media reveals that their exes are smitten with a drama teacher and wooing a pie shop owner.

Peter and Emma agree to become mutual support systems – “We’re intercepting each other’s sadness” – but as their friendship blossoms, the jilted singletons hatch a foolhardy plan to win back their exes by sabotaging the new relationships.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Mothering Sunday

What is it: On March 30 1924 – Mother’s Day – tradition dictates that wealthy families give servants the day off, so Mr. Niven (Colin Firth) and his emotionally brittle wife (Olivia Colman) take leave of their housemaid Jane and cook Milly.

Milly catches a train home while Jane cycles to Upleigh, the estate of her secret paramour, unaware that their lives of regimented service and privilege are about to spin off their axes.

Mothering Sunday is an artfully composed period drama.

Where to watch: Apple Plus TV

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

What is it? A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity in this film that was nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Oscar.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

The Notebook

What is it? A modern classic, this love story stars Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as Allie and Noah; he is a poor yet passionate young man, she a rich young woman,

They fall in love in 1940s South Carolina, giving Allie a sense of freedom, but the course of their love affair is anything but smooth; they are soon separated because of their social differences, and it will no doubt have you in tears by the end.

Where to watch: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

Notting Hill

What is it? Julia Roberts strikes again in another classic nineties love story. This time she stars as American actress Anna Scott – the most famous film star in the world – who changes the life of simple man William Thacker (Hugh Grant) when she visits his bookshop and steals his heart.

Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and BFI Player

Pretty Woman

What is it? In this romantic flick, a sex worker and a wealthy businessman fall in love with one another when a man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events.

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts star as the unusual pair in this classic from 1990.

Where to watch: Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video

Pride & Prejudice

What is it? In this 2005 adaptation of Jane Austin’s novel, sparks fly when the spirited Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen).

Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class, and will his overly reserved nature threaten the fledgling relationship? Can each overcome their own “Pride & Prejudice”?

Where to watch: Netflix and Now TV

Romeo + Juliet

What is it? Shakespeare’s most famous play about two teenagers who fall in love despite their being members of feuding families is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona (though still retaining its original dialogue) in Baz Luhrmann’s stylish adaptation.

Where to watch: Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video

Sleepless in Seattle

What is it? Another classic. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star as Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed who embark on unusual quests to find love when a recently widowed man’s son calls a radio talk show in an attempt to find his father a partner.

This will-they-won’t-they story will have you wishing these two characters to meet.

Where can I watch it? Amazon Prime Video

The Tinder Swindler

What is it: New Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler tells the story of a professional con artist who posed as a rich man to dupe and rob his Tinder matches.

The Tinder Swindler builds an exhaustive profile of Simon Leviev (not his real name) through extensive interviews with several of the women he conned.

As you’ve probably worked out by now, Leviev found his marks via Tinder – once they’d matched on Tinder and met in real life, Leviev would spend thousands on grand romantic gestures to suggest a lavish lifestyle.

Where to watch: Netflix

The Wedding Singer

What is it? This 1998 Adam Sandler classic tells the story of Robbie, a singer, and Julia, a waitress, who are both engaged, but to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other.

Where to watch it: Amazon Prime Video

Link: https://mylovetips.com/valentines-day-movies-best-movies-for-valentines/

Romance / 6 Reasons Why You Should Not Give Up On Love by Olaismighty(m): 12:55pm On Aug 27, 2020
Reasons Why You Should Not Give Up on Love, Looking for love is an exciting adventure. You get to satisfy new people, leave and celebrate dates, and maybe, just maybe, meet the love of your life.

But dating also can be an enormous bummer, and there are times when the journey is more frustrating than fun, especially as you grow old . rather than that specialize in having a pleasant night out, you’re wondering why you can’t seem to seek out Mr. or Ms. Right.

To get an excellent relationship, you've got to be willing to place within the work. But what do you have to do once you feel yourself abandoning on love?

Don’t let your desire for love burn out!

Here are six reasons you shouldn’t give up on love.
1. Love Teaches Lessons

Going through another failed relationship can be a frustrating, heartbreaking, and depressing experience. But remember that timing is everything. Just because that love is over doesn’t mean love is over for you.

Instead of viewing your failed relationships as wastes of time, make a list of everything you learned from that relationship.

Perhaps you learned how to talk about your feelings and be vulnerable with someone else, and maybe you learned that looks aren’t everything.

If the relationship was a toxic one, maybe you learned that you’re stronger than you think.[1] Maybe you learned what you don’t want and will not tolerate in your future relationships.

Whatever the case may be, take the lessons that love gives you and treasure them.

2. You Have the Time to Grow

Your single years are all about learning who you are and growing from each experience you go through.

Reasons Why You Should Not Give Up on Love, If your ultimate goal is to get married, why not use this time to grow and develop skills and traits that would make you a great husband or wife?

For example:

Can you cook?
Do you have a job?
Can you handle your finances well?
Do you have your own house/apartment?
Are you patient?
Do you know how to express your feelings well?
Do you have selfish tendencies?

These are better than simply giving up on love. Now is the time to do some self-exploration and work out who you want to be for yourself, your friends, family, and your future partner.

3. Now Is the Time for You

There is no better time to be a little selfish with your pursuits, energy, and focus than while you are single. Now is the time for you to take strides toward your dream career, to travel, and to focus on your social life.

Of course, you can still do these things when you are in a relationship, but love has the potential to be limiting.

There’s no doubt that it’s worth it, but you can’t travel the world for months on end when you’re helping your partner pay a mortgage or raising a family. At least, you can’t do it as easily as you would when you are single.

Friendships are also important. These are the people who have supported you through every good and bad decision you’ve ever made. They were your shoulder to cry on when your relationships ended, and your dates ended up being duds.

Use this time as an excuse to focus on yourself and find out who you are when you aren’t part of a “We.”

Not only will this be good for your mental health and personal growth, but your confidence in yourself will also be incredibly appealing to your future partner.

4. You Deserve More Than Settling

If you want to find real love, you must be willing to stick it out for your perfect person instead of settling! When you wait to find that perfect person for you, you ensure that your personalities will gel.

Finding real love is about:

Spending quality time together
Learning the art of communication
Sharing similar goals and beliefs (though- they say opposites attract!)

Finding real love is also about finding someone you’re attracted to, who makes you laugh, and respects you.

If you haven’t found that yet, then why settle? You deserve the best relationship possible, so don’t give up on love yet. If it takes waiting a little while longer to find someone who hits all the checkmarks on your list, why not wait?

5. Things Worth Doing Are Rarely Easy

Think about it. The best things in life – the things that make you feel accomplished, proud of yourself, and inspired to do better are always difficult;

Getting a degree, running with endurance, getting fit/losing weight, breaking a bad habit, learning something new like scuba diving or how to speak another language…

These are all things that take time to accomplish, but you feel so satisfied when you’ve completed that challenge.

The same can be said for finding the right relationship. Deciding to wait for someone who fulfills you instead of dating the first person who asks all because you’re lonely takes strength.

It takes courage to break up with someone you love but who is ultimately bad for you. It takes effort to be patient. But you’ll be glad that you did.

6. It Only Takes One

I remember telling my mother I was lonely. Agonizingly lonely. And do you know what she told me?

“It only takes one.”

These magic words couldn’t be truer.

Your date last Friday sucked, and you’ll never see that guy again, but you know what?

The next guy could be the one. That next date could be the time where you feel chemistry like no other. It only takes one person to steal your heart away and change your world.

Think about it. You could meet the love of your life in a week and be with them for the rest of your life. If that happens, wouldn’t you rather look back on the time when you were single and remember that you were happy? That you enjoyed your time alone?

Your single years could be a blip on the radar in comparison to the years you’ll share with your husband or wife. So enjoy it. Don’t give up on love – because it only takes one.

Final Thoughts

Finding love isn’t always easy. It can be discouraging and may even feel like a full-time job sometimes – but don’t give up!

Resilience is the key to finding love. Enjoy the journey and focus on self-care and personal growth and absorb the lessons each relationship and each new date has to teach.

https://mylovetips.com
Business / Check Out 2 Nigerian Paintings That Sold For Over N1 Billion In UK (photos) by Olaismighty(m): 11:48pm On Oct 22, 2019
Two Nigerian paintings have reportedly sold for over N1 billion in the United Kingdom.

Two Nigerian paintings, the works of late Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu have now fetched over N1billion at auctions in the UK.

The first that was auctioned last year March was Tutu, described by Nigerian novelist Ben Okri, as the “African Mona Lisa”. It fetched $1.6million, after it was discovered at a London flat.

Adetutu Ademiluyi, the subject of the painting was an Ife Princess.

The second painting is named Christine. It was sold at a Sothebys auction on Tuesday for $1.4million. It was initially listed for $200,000.

Done in 1971 by Enwonwu in Lagos, the painting had been in the Texas home of the family of the sitter for decades.
Read: WAEC Certificate: ‘Vacate Office Now’ – PDP Tells Buhari

Christine Elizabeth Davis, the subject of the painting, was an American hair stylist of West Indian descent. Christine travelled a lot in her life, working in Ghana before moving to Lagos with her British husband in 1969. There, they befriended Enwonwu and Christine’s husband commissioned the work as a gift for his wife in 1971 before they eventually moved back to the US a few years later.

The work was completed in under a week as Christine was able to hold her pose for as long as needed. Christine, who was in her mid-30s at the time, passed away in Texas thereafter. But the painting has remained in the family ever since.

Recently a family member stumbled on the paint and googled the name of the artist, only to find that it was Enwonwu, Africa’s best known artist of the 20th century.

Altogether, the two paints have been sold for $3million, about N1.084billion.

It is not clear whether the survivors of Enwonwu will get any consideration for the works or whether all the proceeds will go to the owners at the point of sale.
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Romance / 5 Things You Need To Learn After You Get Your Heart Broken by Olaismighty(m): 11:33pm On Oct 22, 2019
This is my interpretation of how most bombed connections resemble. You meet an individual, and you become inspired by them. You may see a couple of warnings to a great extent, however you overlook them. Why? You see the best in them. It would be such a loss for you to leave the relationship since you let a couple of warnings distract you.

For some time, you get satisfied at how everything is turning out. You are so energized at how everything is by all accounts becoming all-good. Be that as it may, at that point, things don’t appear to be so incredible any longer. When the majority of the curiosity of the relationship begins to blur off, the warnings that you used to disregard currently request to be felt. They currently direction your consideration, and you can’t shake them any longer.

You’re edgy to attempt to make things work since you would prefer not to be known as a loser. Anyway, you have consistently been informed that you ought to never stop on your connections. You have consistently been instructed that adoration merits battling for and that you ought to never surrender so effectively. Along these lines, similar to any great accomplice, you battle for your relationship. You choose to work twofold time to attempt to keep your relationship together.

Yet, at that point, after some time, you begin to see that it’s only a losing fight now. You find that regardless of how hard you attempt, there is no chance to get for you to rescue the relationship. You understand that your endeavors are generally going to burn through and that it may be the ideal opportunity for you to consider the possibility of simply leaving everything completely.

At last, you choose to sever things since you realize that you don’t have the stuff to convey the relationship all alone now. You’re beaten down on the grounds that you were so put resources into the relationship. You are so tragic in light of the fact that you felt that you would have the option to make the relationship last. You are crushed in light of the fact that you felt this would at long last be your opportunity at discovering accomplishment at adoration.

Be that as it may, at that point, the majority of your expectations have quite recently tumbled down the channel.
What is left for you to do however manage your melancholy?

Obviously, this may not really be your circumstance accurately. Be that as it may, the standards are no different. You met a person. You became hopelessly enamored with a person. What’s more, you needed to sever things with this person. Eventually, everything finished with you making you extremely upset. In any case, you need to realize that your awfulness isn’t the absolution of the circumstance.

Something beyond being a nerve racking background, awfulness is additionally a learning opportunity. You must have the option to go through this chance to pick a couple of exercises to enable you to wind up more grounded and better about your circumstance. Here are a couple of exercises that you ought to have learned at this point at this phase of your shock:

1. You have to figure out how to begin to look all starry eyed at yourself.

You need to figure out how to begin to look all starry eyed at yourself after a grievousness. After a sentiment with someone else doesn’t go your direction, you should consistently figure out how to fall back on the affection that you have for yourself.

2. You have to value the individuals who are there for you.

You have to demonstrate a superior feeling of appreciation and gratefulness for the individuals who are there for you. They are there for you at your weakest point, and that is not something that you can be trifling with so.

3. You should be progressively genuine about seeing warnings.

When you choose to date once more, you have to pay attention to these warnings more. You shouldn’t be so frantic to the point that you become willing to overlook them. You generally need to pay attention to these warnings. What’s more, you need to set aside some effort to think about whether they merit tending to or simply enduring.


https://olavibes.com/5-things-you-need-to-learn-after-you-get-your-heart-broken/

Celebrities / Bbnaija Star, Bambam Reveals How Long It Took To Create Her Controversial AMVCA by Olaismighty(m): 7:18pm On Sep 11, 2018
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Bambam, has revealed how long it took to create her controversial AMVCA dress.
The highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) held on Saturday, the 1st of September at Eko Hotels and Suites. It was a night of sparkles, glitz and dreamy outfits. Celebrities arrived in all their drama and some defied the red carpet with their fierce and captivating looks. One dress that however gained a lot of traction on social media was former BBnaija housemate’s BamBam (real names: Bamike Olawunmi) feathered dress.

Some of her critics described her dress as a failed attempt at copying Lady Gaga’s feathered dress at the Venice Film Festival but that is far from it: She told Guardian Life about the inspiration behind the dress while at the same time stressing that @houseofjahdara_ cut off the top layer of her dress and creatively used the bottom. According to her, it took about a week to put the dress together.

Full story Here : http://www.mytips.com.ng/bbnaija-star-bambam-reveals-how-long-it-took-to-create-her-controversial-amvca-dress-video/

Politics / A Man Publicly Threatens To Kill Himself If President Buhari Loses 2019 Election by Olaismighty(m): 7:08pm On Sep 11, 2018
A man has caused quite a scene in a community in Abuja when he stormed the streets to make a startling statement. The unidentified man was seen standing by a junction today holding a white cloth on which was written, “If Muhammad Buhari does not win election in 2019, I will kill myself”. The words “I will kill myself” are printed boldly in red colors.

The photo and video of the man were shared on Instagram by one Samzy Bullion @samzy_bullion.
He wrote: “Happening Live and direct now in Abuja…

“A man carrying a cloth printing saying “if Muhammadu Buhari does not win 2019 election he will kill himself” what is this country turning into..“This must trend @instablog9ja @tundeednut.”“Photo/video credit: Me” Watch the video below:

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Politics / Pretty African Woman With Massive Backside Flaunts It On Social Media(photos) by Olaismighty(m): 9:43am On Jul 29, 2018
She might be the woman with the biggest bum in Africa, Nice Eudoxie Yao from Ivory Coast is still making waves after releasing these mouthwatering photos.

Nice Eudoxie Yao, said to be the woman with the biggest bum in Africa has wowed her fans with sexy new photos and a video of her massive backside.

The woman from Ivory Coast with limited understanding of English has met Nigerian celebrities like IK Ogbonna and Don Jazzy. She is not only bootylicious as young people will say, but she is also explosively busty.

Nice Eudoxie Yao has made a blossom career out of parading her sensitive body parts on social media as she rocks skin tight outfits.

She is a big brand in her country following investigations as she is being coveted by prominent money bags. She is also a known face on the television and radio stations as interviewers tend to make inquiries about the natural status of her gigantic assets.

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Religion / 7 Nigerian Pastors That Were Accused Of Adultery – No. 3 & 6 Cases Shook Nigeria by Olaismighty(m): 8:25am On Jul 29, 2018
This is a concise list of Nigerian clerics that have been embroiled in chilling s*x scandals at different times.
Nobody is above scandals, not even tongue speaking, fiery pastors. Many Nigerian pastors have been involved in one scandal or the other.
The most rampant is s*x scandals. One has to be careful when jumping from church seeking counsel because of those addressed as men of God are wolves in sheep’s clothing. There are still pastors out there who are fulfilling their calling. The careers of most men even pastors have been destroyed by women. It did not start today and will not end today. Do not forget that Samson’s downfall was because of a woman.
Over the years, some Nigerian pastors have been victims of s*x scandals. Here is a list of some of them who were at one time or the other accused of engaging in illicit affairs.
1. Apostle Johnson Suleman
The latest pastor to be accused of having an intimate relationship with a lady is Apostle Suleman, the founder of Omega Fire Ministries. Social media went into a frenzy on Monday when a lady identified as Stepahnie Otobo called out the fiery pastor, claiming he impregnated her and later dumped her. She alleged that they both spent time alone in a hotel where they had intercourse among others practices.
Apostle Suleman has denied the allegations which he said were false. According to him, he has never met with the lady before even though they had discussed about her plight in 2016.
2. Pastor Chukwuma Nkwocha
Nkwocha, the General Overseer of Tongue of Fire Restoration Ministry, was arrested in 2016 for allegedly camping and defiling about 30 under-aged girls. The Lagos state command sprung into action after receiving a report that the pastor with a church situated on Jacob Taiwo Street Oshodi was harbouring some young girls and freely having unlawful canal knowledge of them.
3. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo
In 2013, a blogger identified as Ese Walter boldly came out to accuse Pastor Fatoyinbo of COZA (Common Wealth Of Zion Assembly) of having an affair with her. Ese, who was also a member of the church claimed the man of God had an affair with her while in the UK. As if Ese’s accusations were not enough, another lady, Franca E. who claimed to be a victim also accused Fatoyinbo of the same thing. Addressing the scandal, the man of God said he was well aware of the accusations and subsequent uproar on social networks but that he would be ignoring it.
4. Sunday Adelaja
In 2016, the founder and senior pastor of the Embassy of God, an evangelical-charismatic megachurch in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev was enmeshed in an adultery scandal following allegations that he had extramarital affairs with at least 20 women in his church.
Adelaja denied the allegations levelled against him which he said was an attempt by some people to take over the church from him.

5. Dr Sign Fireman
In 2014, reports surfaced that the church’s General Overseer of Perfect Christianity Mission, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos, Ofuche Ukoha aka Dr. Sign Fireman, was involved in an alleged S*xual assault and killing of a 12-year-old girl in Badagry. The incident made him popular and almost tarnished his ministry.

6. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
In 2014, it came as surprise when report surfaced that the founder of Believers Love World Ministry aka Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris and his wife, Anita Oyakhilome, were getting porced. Anita who filed for porce was said to have cited irreconcilable differences bordering on alleged adultery and unreasonable behaviour.
However, the pastor, according to an elder of the church, denied allegations of adultery and believes his wife was being influenced by “bad friends” who were intent on destroying their home.

7. Chris Oyakhilome’s brother, Rev. Ken
Not long after the Pastor Chris porce saga, there was another report that his brother Rev. Ken, allegedly impregnated a South African lady who was a member of the Church in Randburg, Guateng, which is the headquarters of Christ Embassy, South Africa.
His reported affair with the lady was said to be an “open secret” among the parishioners. When the news about the woman’s pregnancy started making rounds, church officials reportedly fudged the issue to prevent scandal. Also, the pregnancy was reportedly aborted with the knowledge of church leaders, report says.
Source: http://www.mytips.com.ng/7-nigerian-pastors-that-were-accused-of-adultery-no-3-6-cases-shook-nigeria/
Politics / 27-year-old Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing 7 Women He Met On Dating Sites by Olaismighty(m): 8:06am On Jul 29, 2018
Investigators believe Drayton uses dating websites to hook up with unsuspecting women who he rapes and sometimes murders.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of several women he met on dating websites.

According to a report by ABC7, the alleged serial killer has been identified as Danuel Drayton.

Drayton was arrested by the LAPD after being linked to several rape and murder cases.

Investigators believe Drayton uses dating websites to hook up with unsuspecting women who he rapes and sometimes murders.

Authorities claim investigations have linked Drayton to as much as seven murders with the pattern being the same.

Drayton, who hails from Connecticut, was arrested after being found wanting in the murder of a practicing nurse who was found in her New York City home on July 17, 2018.

The nurse was identified as 29-year-old Samantha Stewart.

It was further reported that the police said Stewart was reported dead after being in close contact with a man she met on dating app: Tinder.

Drayton is currently behind bars with his bail set at $1.25 million after he was arrested in North Hollywood on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 for attempted murder, penetration with a foreign object, and false imprisonment, after a woman was found locked up and battered in the area.
http://www.mytips.com.ng/27-year-old-man-arrested-for-allegedly-killing-7-women-he-met-on-dating-sites/
Business / I Don’t Have Any House Abroad, I Drive Myself Around – Aliko Dangote Reveals by Olaismighty(m): 7:58am On Jul 29, 2018
Africa and Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed he has no interest in politics and does not have any house abroad.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed that inspite of his amazing wealth, he doesn’t have a house abroad. The Nigerian billionaire who lives a modest life in this interview with Bloomberg has revealed personal details of himself many people do not know about.
He sat down with Francine Lacqua, an anchor on Bloomberg TV in London and revealed the following details.
FRANCINE LACQUA: You’ve made billions in cement—something humans have produced for thousands of years. What did you figure out?

ALIKO DANGOTE: I think actually what I figured out was looking at the entire African continent, especially sub-Saharan, and saying, “What do we actually produce?” What I learned is that the majority of African countries imported cement. The better way, I thought, would be to empower Africa—to meet our own infrastructural needs so that we could be more self-­sufficient.
FL What excited you about the business?
AD It’s not all about making money. It’s about making impact. For more than 20 years, Dangote was just a trading company. Then we decided we wanted to be an industrial giant—and we had to start somewhere. It wasn’t just about cement. It was about industrialization. If you look at what Dangote Group is doing, it’s about improving people’s lives.
FL What does it mean to be an industrialist these days? It seems almost like a job description from another era.
AD I think you need to be very courageous. You have to be bold but also consistent. It’s not very easy to become one, I’ll tell you that much.

FL How would you describe your business to someone who’s never heard of it?
AD We’ve done $18 billion of business in the span of about four years, which is almost unheard of in Africa. Most people don’t know what is happening in Africa or that we’re the first African company to attempt these endeavors—cement, agriculture, and now so much more. Sometimes you meet people, and they look at you and say, “How did this guy get here?” Because if you say, “You are in Africa,” they think Africa is a jungle—that’s the issue. So unless you go and see, you will not believe these things are happening.
FL What opportunities excite you the most right now as a businessman?
AD Agriculture. When you look at it—not just in Nigeria but in the rest of Africa—the majority of countries here depend on imported food. There is no way you can have a population of 320 million in West Africa and no self-sufficiency. So the first thing to do is food security. We have land, we have water, we have the climate—we shouldn’t be a massive importer of food. With modern farming you can get 8 to 10 tons per hectare. I believe Dangote Group is in the right position to drive this trajectory. I expect another 5 to 10 companies to join our efforts in the next year. By 2019 we might be able to actually create about 290,000 jobs in agriculture. And that’s what you can do to empower people, especially those from rural areas.
FL Why hasn’t this been done before?
AD What you have to understand is that in Africa, going back 25 or 30 years, the majority of businesses were actually owned by government. And government has never been good at running any business. That’s the issue we have. Government’s job is not to drive the process. We have entrepreneurship now, and that’s what we are trying to do. We are not as lucky as Asia, where they already had a lot of entrepreneurship dating back generations and caught that wave. In Africa, when you really look at it deep down, we lack the entrepreneurship to match that boom in Asia. And we don’t have the capital markets to help drive the process. But it’s happening, slowly.
FL You’re making a strategic choice to address food security just as climate change becomes more pronounced. How do you keep your efforts from withering?
AD We are following that very closely and are trying to determine what to do. We must protect ourselves. Today in Nigeria, if you look at climate change—which I believe is real—we have never seen this kind of rain. So we are following everything very, very closely, especially sugar and rice, two crops we’re focusing on.
FL And yet you’re in the process of building one of the world’s largest oil refineries. Why oil? Don’t you worry we’ve reached peak oil?
AD Well, you see, the issue is—let me tell you why we had to go into oil. Our strategy was to be an African company. When you look at the other options, it’s really agriculture—and agriculture doesn’t take that much money. We always invest most of our money back into the business, so when we looked at it in 2015 and projected our revenue for the next few years, we looked at what we had left after investing in fertilizer and realized we still had billions of dollars we could put somewhere else. The only place we could invest that much money was in the oil and gas business. So the refinery takes those dollars and allows us to invest in something we are used to, which is industry.
FL Why didn’t you get into oil earlier?
AD The majority of people here made their money through oil. But Dangote has never ever dealt in oil, which is to prove that you don’t have to be in oil. In Nigeria, oil has really damaged our thinking. Everyone is thinking about oil, oil, oil. And we are one company that has made a success without doing that. Also, people always say, “Oh, he’s in oil and gas—there’s a lot of corruption in oil and gas.” We didn’t want to be a part of that. There are a lot of friends of mine in oil, and they are doing the right thing. But I didn’t want to be a suspect, so that’s why we’re not in oil.
FL So why go so big on oil instead of renewable energy?
AD In business you need to know before you jump into something. You have to do quite a lot of homework. For instance, Nigeria’s refineries were privatized in 2007. We bought two, but after a few months we had a new government that decided to void the transaction, thinking we got a very good deal. So since 2007 we’ve been actually working on building our own refinery, but we didn’t finally start something until 2015.

FL Did you always want this large a refinery? Won’t it be one of the largest in the world?
AD We had already studied doing 300,000 barrels a day back in 2005. At that time I couldn’t even fathom a larger refinery. I had no financial capacity. Then in about 2010 we paid all ­Dangote Group’s debts, which amounted to $2 billion, and started accumulating cash. When we decided to build the refinery of our dreams, we reviewed our plans again and put the figure at 400,000. Then it jumped up to 650,000. So a refinery had actually been on the drawing table for years, but this is how we were able to finally push it through.
FL How’s it coming along?
AD At the moment we are a little bit off track. We didn’t really realize that we were going to need almost 70 million cubic meters of sand. But we are catching up, and I’m sure we’ll be able to deliver it by the last quarter of 2017.
FL Do you worry about not finishing?
AD I don’t have that worry. We have the most robust team anyone can put together, and we’ve been doing this sort of work together for years. We have actually never failed in delivering any project. We always deliver our projects on time and at cost. If we hadn’t delivered our projects on time, that would be something. We will definitely deliver, by the grace of God.
FL Yet it’s quite difficult to be successful at an industry you don’t know very well.
AD We don’t want to listen to the critics, because their intention is to destroy us. We are using our own money. This is my lifetime project. I have to back it up with my own life to make sure it is delivered. I know that, yes, it’s true, a lot of people have tried to deliver on refineries in the past, mostly governments. They couldn’t.
FL So this is the most ambitious thing you’ve ever done?
AD It’s an ambitious project, yes, but we have others at that particular site, too. We have a gas pipeline, for instance. We are trying to bring gas to Nigeria. The total gas that will come out is on par with the likes of Shell and other people. This will transform Nigeria because, as we speak, we have about 6,800 megawatts of power capacity that has been installed but not been put to use, the reason being that we don’t have the infrastructure.

FL Do you think it’s easier to be a businessman in Western countries?
AD I think it’s easier, yeah. It’s more defined. You can plan better. You don’t have issues of currency devaluation. There’s more clarity. Yeah, it’s better. The difference is here the profit margins are huge—much larger. And if you are not a big player, you have no way of survival.
FL Give us a sense of the difficulties you might encounter as a businessman in Africa.
AD For the refinery, almost every single thing was imported from abroad. One of the difficulties was that most of our ports are not designed to receive heavy equipment; 75 percent of the cargo we need for the refinery cannot be offloaded in the port of Lagos. One piece of equipment weighed 2,870 tons! No port in Nigeria is designed for cargo that heavy. So we built our own jetty, about 1 kilometer in the ocean, which was a major project. We couldn’t get local cranes to hire, either. We had to go and buy 300 cranes. Then there’s manpower, which we also brought from abroad—almost 30,000 people, because we didn’t have a trained workforce for these massive projects. We are building housing for the foreign workers and expect to have between 35,000 and 40,000 workers at the peak of the project, including locals, whom we will house outside the refinery. So, you know, running businesses in Africa is good, but it’s not easy. You have to be on top of what you are doing.

FL So do you think you’ll ever get into renewables?
AD We will get into renewables, of course, but we’ll try and partner. Beginning in 2020 our major investment will be in the U.S. and Europe.

FL And that will be in renewables?
AD I think renewables is the only way to go forward, and the future.
FL How much do you intend to invest outside Africa?
AD Beginning in 2020, 60 percent of our future investments will be outside Africa, so we can have a balance.

FL Where outside Africa will that investment be concentrated?
AD Mostly in Europe and the U.S., but we can also invest in Asia, in Mexico.
FL What businesses other than renewables?
AD We are looking at petrochemicals but can also invest in other companies. We must believe in the management and what they are doing. But the priorities are here for now. In 2020 the priorities will change, and we’ll diversify because we will have the cash to divest.
FL By 2020, how much money can you put in the U.S. or Europe?
AD Let’s say that by 2025, I’m looking at between $20 billion and $50 billion. Mind you, we don’t do small things.
FL How do you think it will go over with the people in those countries?
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Politics / APC Is Sleeping On A Bicycle, Nigerians Warn Buhari's Aide by Olaismighty(m): 1:40am On Jul 25, 2018
Nigerians have sounded a note of warning to President Buhari's aide to extend to the President that his party is losing political grip.

Nigerians have responded to a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad.

Ahmad had while responding to the massive defection which took place today at the Senate said, "APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole after meeting with President @MBuhari this afternoon says after defecting some members of the National Assembly he is now more focused on building a solid party which is not just a vehicle for acquiring political office or personal gain."

However, Nigerians confronted him telling him that the ruling All Progressives Congress was pretending that all was well when, in fact, it has been “sleeping on a bicycle.”

They urged him to stop pretending and face the reality.

Ahmad had tweeted:
http://www.mytips.com.ng/defection-apc-is-sleeping-on-a-bicycle-nigerians-warn-buharis-aide/
Politics / How President Buhari’s Loyalists Plotted To Take Over The Senate But Failed by Olaismighty(m): 1:20am On Jul 25, 2018
An investigative report has shown how loyalists to Nigeria’s number one man, President Muhmmadu Buhari, plotted but failed to take over the Senate.

The melodrama in Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of power Tuesday morning was part of a grand plan by persons loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari to execute a ‘coup’ on the Senate leadership, multiple sources told PREMIUM TIMES.
Sources familiar with the plan provided PREMIUM TIMES with details of the operation that went awry.
Nigerians woke up Tuesday morning to the stories of siege on the residence of Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.
Mr Saraki later relieved the saga to his colleagues saying he escaped by the “intervention of the almighty God”.
Hatching of the plot began Monday night with the police divulging content of a letter signed by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, inviting Mr Saraki for questioning. Mr Saraki was invited in connection with Offa robbery which occurred in his state of Kwara in April.
Police had in the aftermath of the incidence alleged links between the suspected robbers and Mr Saraki.
An earlier invitation to Mr Saraki to appear before police investigators was suddenly withdrawn and a written explanation from the senate president demanded instead.
The letter on Monday said Mr Saraki was needed to clarify aspects of his statement. He was ordered to report to the police by 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Mr Saraki said the letter was delivered to his office at 8 p.m. on Monday.
However, as Mr Saraki’s convoy purportedly planned to leave his house for the police’s offices, a detachment of police personnel stopped the convoy from moving out of the street.
A security source knowledgeable about the actions of the police told PREMIUM TIMES the plan was for Mr Saraki to be arrested by the police at that point.
In what appeared more like a choreographed happenstance than a coincidence, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrived at the residence of Mr Ekweremadu around the same time.
A letter of invitation signed by EFCC’s Head of Operations, Mohammed Abba, seen by PREMIUM TIMES requested Mr Ekweremadu to report to the EFCC by 10 a.m. Tuesday. The letter carried Tuesday’s date of July 24.
The commission said it was inviting Mr Ekweremadu in connection with a case of “conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering” which it claimed to be investigating.
“This commission is investigating the above mentioned case in which your name feature prominently and the need to obtain certain clarification from you become imperative,” the letter partly reads.
THE MASTER PLAN
A government source the told our reporter that afraid that the Senate is bent on carrying on a mass defection plan, some loyalists of President Muhammadu Buhari in the red chamber sold the idea of taking over the Senate leadership to some officials of the government.
This was after spirited attempts to stop the exodus, by the new leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Buhari looked fruitless.
A plan was therefore hatched to create vacancy in the presiding post by taking out the two presiding officers from the Senate on the same day.
To achieve this, the police, which had kept mum on its investigation of the Offa incident for over a month, was mobilised to revisit the Offa robbery matter by inviting Mr Saraki and then detaining him pending execution of the take-over plan, the source disclosed.
EFCC was allegedly also primed to arrest Mr Ekweremadu, effectively leaving the Senate without a presiding officer.
Spokesperson of the Police, Jimoh Moshood and EFCC’s Wilson Uwujaren were not available to clarify positions of their organisations in the imbroglio. While Mr Moshood did not respond to repeated calls placed by our reporter, Mr Uwujaren’s phone was switched off.
The planners from the Senate, reportedly led by the Senate Majority Leader, Ahmed Lawan, planned to use the vacuum expected to be created to invoke Senate Rules to appoint Senate President pro-tempo, paving way to sacking the two principal officers.
Attempts to get Mr Lawan failed as his known telephone line was not going through. He also did not respond to a text message sent to him, as at the time of publishing this report.
HOW IT FAILED
A principal actor in the anti-Saraki camp of the Senate told PREMIUM TIMES Tuesday morning that the plan, which he described as the second attempt at taking over the Senate, after the mace theft saga, was thwarted on the altar of “hypocrisy”.
He said a few senators led by Mr Lawan sidelined other loyalists of the president, including the Parliamentary Support Group, led by Abdullahi Adamu, in executing the latest plan.
“There is too much hypocrisy and selfishness. Those who planned it wanted to be the sole beneficiaries of the leadership change,” the senator said, asking not to be named.
A decision among the senators on who succeeds Mr Saraki, in the event they succeeded, reportedly punctured the plan.
Two names were prominent: Mr Lawan, who was leading the putsch, and Ali Ndume, a former Senate Leader who was removed from his post and suspended allegedly at the instance of Mr Saraki.
A senator from the South-south told PREMIUM TIMES that presenting an “acceptable candidate” like Mr Ndume, who he described as a “friend of all” would have helped the cause of the Buhari loyalists.
Mr Ndume however claimed ignorance of the plan when contacted Tuesday afternoon.
“I just got back to Abuja last night. I cannot comment,” He said.
“Some of us told them that it would be illogical and amount to insensitivity to take the Senate president slot to the North-east, the same zone as the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

“And since the speaker [Yakubu Dogara] is very strong at the House pf Representatives and there is nothing we could do about him, the best thing was to keep the Senate President position in the North-Central,” another APC senator explained.
The altercations over who takes the throne eventually led to the leakage of the plan by the Buhari loyalists to Mr Saraki who played a fast one.
Though PREMIUM TIMES is yet to get details of how Mr Saraki made it to the National Assembly despite the siege on his convoy, a source close to the senate president said Mr Saraki actually sold a dummy to the Police.
“He was not in the convoy. By the time they were holding the convoy at Lake Chad [Crescent] the SP was already at the National Assembly,” an aide who spoke on anonymity said.
Another source informed PREMIUM TIMES that Mr Saraki stayed away from his house for the night, after hearing about the plan to take him away the next morning.
“Do you know that actually Saraki did not sleep in that house and that the convoy was a decoy? He just made the Police and all those trailing him to believe he was there,” he said.
Mr Saraki later surfaced at the Senate where he presided over the plenary. Fifteen senators announced their decamping from the APC at the sitting. Mr Ekweremadu could not attend as he was holed up by the siege which was lifted only after the days Senate sitting ended.
http://www.mytips.com.ng/revealed-how-president-buharis-loyalists-plotted-to-take-over-the-senate-but-failed/

Health / 6 Signs That Show You Are Eating Too Much Sugar by Olaismighty(m): 3:55pm On Jul 08, 2018
Sugar is actually a carbohydrate that is not necessary in the diet because other foods represent a much more nutritious source of glucose and finally what interests us about carbohydrates is that they are a source of glucose necessary for the functioning of all our organs.

To persuade of this, and to know that in addition the refined sugar is harmful in general for the health, many people insists on including it in the feeding of indiscriminate form.

The World Health Organization recently recommended decreasing sugar consumption. The recommended is no more than 6 tablespoons a day.

That’s why in this post we leave you 6 signs that tell you that you are eating too much sugar and you should reconsider:

1. Feeling tired or tired

If we are the people who consume sugars at breakfast, lunch and dinner, it will be very common for you to have low levels of energy during the afternoon. And not only that, but also you will be prone to develop headaches or desire to go to sleep during the day.

2. Hypertension.

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, during 2014 an investigation determined that adding sugars to our diet will probably also import more sodium into the diet giving hypertension problems.
Read Also: 7 Signs Of Thyroid Problems

3. Slow healing in wounds.

There are several reasons why a wound can be cured slowly. Poor circulation, elevations of blood sugar that has effects on blood vessels, and immunodeficiency are only a few. If you experience frequent infections and wounds that heal slowly, it may be an early symptom.

4. Muscular fatigue.

Exercise routines are not so simple for those who consume a lot of sugar. If we notice that performing certain exercises is becoming more difficult, what may have caused this may be poor diet. When you consume large amounts of sugar and exercise, you will see a rapid rise in blood sugar, followed by a rapid decline that will leave us exhausted and make our muscles weaker and less resistant.

Read the full article here...... http://www.mytips.com.ng/6-signs-that-show-you-are-eating-too-much-sugar/
Romance / 8 Signs Your Partner Wants You For Your Body (not Your Heart) by Olaismighty(m): 3:45pm On Jul 08, 2018
“Lust is temporary, romance can be nice, but love is the most important thing of all. Because without love, lust and romance will always be short-lived.” – Danielle Steel

We always want to think that we can tell if someone is using us for our bodies, or if they really like us and want to be with us. Sometimes, it’s not as easy to tell as we want to believe. When you begin to fall for someone, things happen fast, and those things can also be intimate situations. Not everyone can be on the same page about what’s going on in a relationship, and sometimes things get lost in miscommunication.

Partners who are “only interested in se*ual relationships are smart enough to avoid se*ual conversation when they first meet you. Their goal is make you feel safe and seducible by giving you the impression – they are not like “all the rest,” says business consultant, life coach and astrologer Larry Schwimmer.

If you’re confused as to whether or not your partner is really into you and wants to be with you out of love, or if they’re just using you because of your body and the things you can do together, check out these signs and see how your relationship measures up.
8 SIGNS YOUR PARTNER IS USING YOU FOR YOUR BODY
1. THEY’RE ONLY AFFECTIONATE WHEN THEY WANT SOMETHING

And that something is usually … you. If your relationship doesn’t have casual affection like kissing, holding hands, cuddling, but you do have plenty of intimate moments together and s*x … then it might just be a sign that your partner is using you for your body. Affection is a way to be intimate and grow close together, but if your partner is only interested in the main course, they might not care about getting closer.

2. THEY DON’T WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU

Can they name your favorite movies, books, music, or anything about you that they can’t tell by looking directly at you? Do they want to hear your thoughts and opinions on things? Are they interested in getting to know the real you? If you can’t definitely answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, it might be a red flag that your partner is just using you for your body.

Dating expert Mark Stefanishyn says, “If his eyes glaze over every time you start talking about your love of knitting, if he always turns the subject back to how great he is at Call of Duty, or if it just never really feels like you have his full attention, then chances are, he’s not interested in moving forward. If a man wants a relationship, he naturally wants to know who you are and what you are up to…”
3. THEY NEVER TAKE YOU ON REAL DATES

If you only ever hang out at your house, or their apartment, and call that a ‘date’, it might be a 0date’, it might be a sign that they’re not really invested in taking you out and showing you off. After all, hanging out at the house means that you can get intimate together all that quicker. If they don’t want to see you outside of that, it might be a sign that they’re not all that into you for your heart.

Read the whole article here...... http://www.mytips.com.ng/8-signs-partner-wants-body-not-heart/
Romance / Re: Woman Who Said She Is Ugly With Big Lips Flaunts Her Oyinbo Boyfriend by Olaismighty(m): 3:41pm On Jul 08, 2018
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Agriculture / Re: Nairaland Farmers Contact Details by Olaismighty(m): 3:36pm On Jul 08, 2018
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Agriculture / Re: Nairaland Farmers Contact Details by Olaismighty(m): 3:31pm On Jul 08, 2018
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Family / How To Organize Your Day For Success by Olaismighty(m): 3:01pm On Jul 08, 2018
Successful people are known to be great at practicing tips on time management. Chances are, if you want to be an extremely successful professional at your chosen field, you should also learn how to organize your day effectively.

So now, you’re excited.

You’re pumped.

You can’t wait to get started and organize your day right away. There’s a tiny problem, though: Where should you start? With all the tips, techniques, and tricks scattered all over the Internet, which tips are really going to be effective and convenient for you to adapt? With all the stress and the expectations during your day, how can you even get started?

The first thing that you should take note of is the definition of time. Simply put, time is an idea that’s relative, depending on how you define it. You may think that one hour spent on writing an article is a luxury, while other writers believe that you would need to spend at least two hours to do so. You may think that fifteen minutes spent on brainstorming your ideas is already enough, while some entrepreneurs even spend three days just to brainstorm. Also, you may believe that spending time with your loved ones should be done everyday, while some people simply think it’s a waste of time!

You see, time is subjective. Your concept of time is different from other people’s idea of it. Therefore, everything that you read and learn about time management is irrelevant if you don’t believe that time needs to be managed.

If you think that your time is worthless, if you’d rather watch TV all day than work on your personal growth, or if you’d rather spend all day in bed sleeping instead of trying to make a change in your life, organizing your day for success is not the answer. Focus on being inspired and pursuing your passion first

If you think that your time is valuable, on the other hand, here are five tips to help you organize it successfully:
1. Plan your day the night before.

Before going to sleep, make sure that you’re going to start your day with a purpose. Whip up a journal or a planner and put your action plans for the next day in there.

To give you a guideline, you should have at least four plans for everyday: one should be work-related, one should be for a personal activity like an errand, and two should be for accomplishing your life dreams.

Read Full Article here, http://www.mytips.com.ng/organize-day-success/
Career / How To Become A Plumber In Nigeria by Olaismighty(m): 2:47pm On Jul 08, 2018
Choosing to become a plumber in Nigeria is one of the best decision you have ever made in your life. Plumbing is a thriving career in Nigeria. All you need to do is to get the right link to have your training.

Your training must be excellent in order to deliver the best service to the people looking for you. Plumbing is not difficult to learn. All it requires is patient, diligence, focus and perseverance.

After your training, there are opportunities for you in the country. Almost everyone needs your service. You can work with government, companies as well as individuals who have their private homes to equip with plumbing materials. Plumbing is a pipeline to success in life. Hope you have not changed your decision?

What Really Does A Plumber Do? How To Do It.

As a plumber, your job is basically to fix and/or replace lose or leaking pipes.

Fixing Of leaking pipes (i.e. under the kitchen sink, etc.): This is one of the simplest plumbing tasks you can do while you are still an apprentice or a student in a university or college.

To know the leaking pipe, wipe each connection under the sink with a dry tissue paper. Remove the stays around the pipe and discover where the water is leaking. Once you get this, replace the pipe.

Repairing Of Pipes (i.e., when loose under the sink): First thing to do is to remove any supplies or equipment around the pipe. Observe the pipes and connections. If you notice water leaking from the ring nut, tighten it in clockwise.

If the problem persists, use your plier to turn the ring nut counterclockwise, loosen the ring nut at the leaky pipe. Then change the ring nut.

Why Become A Plumber In Nigeria? Is It Profitable?

Plumbing is a profitable profession and some of the benefits you derive from being a plumber include:

1. Plumbing service is highly demanded: People’s need for regular water supply often push them to look for a plumber.

2. It gives you independence: This profession will make you financially independent person. You manage your time yourself.

3. It’s a money-spinner: Because of the high demand for the services of a plumber in Nigeria, the possibilities if making money on a daily business is there. You can bill any amount you wish and your clients will be eager to pay.

Where To Get Trained As A Plumber In Nigeria

You need a certain level of training before you can become a plumber in Nigeria. This training could be formal or informal.

Read the full article here... http://www.techeod.com/

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Fashion/Clothing Market / How To Become A Professional Makeup Artist In Nigeria by Olaismighty(m): 2:38pm On Jul 08, 2018
How to become a professional makeup artist in Nigeria is written as a guide on getting involved in the constantly metamorphosing make up industry.

This article provides informative details on how to be part and beneficiary of this ever evolving industry. Makeup is a part of Nigeria creative industry which is currently witnessing a boom as a result of the dearth of employment opportunities from the government.

Makeup in my own words is simply the act of enhancing looks. While some people, especially ladies hire the services of a professional makeup artist for special occasions like weddings, photo shoot and other formal events, others use on set of television, fashion shows, film sets to enhance the looks of their specific characters and generally to make people look good on television and cameras.

It involves the use of cosmetics to enhance, alter or cover natural looks and appearances.
Some of the best Makeup artists in Africa are Nigerians.

Notable key players in the industry are Banke Meshida of BMPRO who has been in the industry for over two decades, Tara Durutoye of House of Tara who has also been in the industry for almost as long as Banke.

These two ladies are like pioneers of professional makeup artistry in Nigeria. Other notable ones include Bimpe Onakoya, Jide of St. Ola, Bola little Nerfertiti, DaveSucre, and very many others.
How Lucrative is Professional Make-up Artistry in Nigeria?

I will simply respond to this question by asking you to look up the professional makeup artists in Nigeria, the longevity of their businesses and rate at which they work. It is impossible to depend fully on Makeup business as a sole means of survival.

The cost of bridal makeup alone ranges from thirty to over a hundred thousand naira. Make up for film and television, fashion shows and celebrity make over are not cheap either.

Opportunities In The Make-Up Business

MakeUp For Film and Television: the film industry in Nigeria is the third largest in the world after Hollywood and Bollywood.

It is a thriving sector that has created countless job opportunities for very many Nigerians from all technical spheres including makeup.

One of the most prominent professional makeup artists for film and television in Nigeria is Jennifer Alegieuno whose brand name is JBeautyfull.

Read the whole Article Here http://www.mytips.com.ng/how-to-become-a-professional-makeup-artist-in-nigeria/
Politics / Re: Nairaland Says No To Secessionists by Olaismighty(m): 2:09pm On Jul 08, 2018
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