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#HelpSaveAdeyeri- Bone marrow cancer patient

Adekunle Rufus Adeyeri; a columnist in The Punch Newspaper and an award-winning Forex Trader and Trainer based in Lagos is down with Multiple Myeloma – Cancer of the Bone Marrow and needs our help!

This has made him to be partially paraplegic (immobile and permanently on the wheelchair), as the cancer has affected his spinal cord. He has undergone treatments in both private and government hospitals in Nigeria, with several cycles of chemotherapy in LASUTH.

He had a spinal cord surgery at MIOT HOSPITAL, Chennai, India in October, 2014. He has now been recommended for Bone Marrow Transplant in India, which according to experts has a 99% success rate.

For a family man who has not been able to work since the occurrence of this medical condition, and have had to expend everything on medical bills, life and living have been harrowing, hard and difficult.

To undertake the Bone Marrow Transplant, it will cost N10 Million covering, Cost of Surgery 35,000 US Dollars, Flight Tickets for him and helpmate, Drugs, Accommodation and Post-operation expenses.

Kunle and his family memberd are appealing to you to please help and donate money to meet these expenses. No amount is too small as, every Naira that is given towards the surgery will move him nearer to restoration and good health!

His account details :

ACCOUNT NAME : ADEKUNLE RUFUS ADEYERI BANK:

GUARANTY TRUST BANK (GTB-) ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0007654719.

For questions, please call

Aare Ariyo 081 25 705 705,

Bosun 0802 427 3381

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5 Ways Introverts Can Shine While Making Professional Connections At Meetings & Events.

While there are some people who enjoy networking and get a lot of energy from interacting with a crowd, many find it intimidating and draining. Traditional networking is not for everyone.
However, networking is essential in today’s job market. Experts estimate that well over half of jobs are found through networking and word of mouth. The old job search method of comfortably sitting at your computer sending off résumés and cover letters will no longer get you very far.
Luckily for introverts, there are multiple ways to network. Some may bring you a bit outside of your comfort zone, but that’s not a bad thing. Think of these as skills you are developing that could benefit you in a future job.

(1.) Start from a position of strength. When you’re employed, it’s much easier to promote yourself and talk about what you do. When you network while employed, you will exude confidence. Start building your network from there. And if it’s possible and of interest to you to meet new contacts within your company, begin with them.

(2.) Refine your elevator speech. This is a tough thing for everyone to develop, so don’t think you’re alone if you’re not happy with yours yet. Your speech should evolve over time as you practice more or change your career focus areas.
Aim to compose one that tells your listener in 30 seconds or less why he or she should want to get to know you better. Keep it simple. Briefly explain what you do, where you want to go and why. If all goes well, you could end up with a referral.

(3.) Begin within your comfort zone. People tend to think immediately of large events as the sole networking opportunities. However, there is not only one type of networking.

It can happen in small or large groups or one on one, and it doesn’t even have to be in person – it can be on the phone, email, Skype or FaceTime. A good place to start is with a brief email introduction and a question. Figure out what you’d like to get from your interaction with this person.

(4.) Be explicit with your requests. Think about what information you can possibly glean from the person you’re networking with. Don’t ask him or her to forward your résumé to human resources or help you get a job. Briefly introduce yourself at the start of an email, call or in-person meeting, and tell him or her what kind of advice you are seeking. Asking questions will help take the focus off you and allow you to learn a lot about the other person.

(5.) Build new relationships by helping others achieve their goals. If you help colleagues at work, they’re likely to help you at some point. If you make yourself available to junior staff, students from your alma mater or others who reach out and ask for your guidance, perhaps they will be able to help you in an unknown way in the future. Pay it forward, and you’ll likely see returns, even when you don’t expect it.
Determining what type of networking is most comfortable for you will make you confident. If you’re uncomfortable, it’s unlikely you will make a good impression. Use opportunities where you feel relaxed as chances to engage people on the subject of your career. This could be one on one at work or social events. Or you might find it easiest to begin on the computer through social media or email.
Be available to others when they request help. Not only will this help you gain self-assurance in your abilities, but this also helps you build contacts and trust among folks who may return the favor in the future.

Whatever methods you choose, the most important thing is that you can clearly and concisely define what it is you are asking of the person. You may be asking questions to make you more at ease with him or her, or you may want a targeted request for guidance on your next career move.

Networking is not just for extroverts anymore. No matter your preferred style of engagement, you can make it work for you.

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Helen Ozor is an events blogger. She blogs at helenozor.com

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Short Story: Obim | By: Ajoke Ilori

I have been defiled many times by this person. I had to keep it to myself for fear of death. Mama would never even believe me and Papa is never around to listen.

My name is Obim and this is my story.

I am thirteen years old, the first child of my parents with three siblings all boys aged eleven, nine and six respectively. I’m in grade 2 in the Community Secondary School I attend. We hail from and live in Ogidi, Idemili North LGA of Anambra State. Papa is a farmer and Mama runs a local canteen.

My Tormentor

His is a regular face: dark, scary, intimidating and hateful face I see anytime I close my eyes to sleep. He goes around like a saint during the day, all smiles to the aged, the ‘dream-man’ of the village maidens, the able and congenial mate to the young men and finally ‘uncle-do-good’ to the little children, always bearing gifts of sweets and biscuits. But at night, he’s the horrible monster that I dread in the confines of my room.

Like every other girl in my peer group, I used to dream of a beautiful future; the day I’d finish from Secondary school, go to the University in the city (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), graduate, get a good job and marry the man of my dreams (or the other way round; not go to the University, learn a trade like sewing, still get married, have kids and take care of my parents and siblings with my earnings).
All these dreams came to an abrupt end that night….. Mama and Papa had left for the neighbouring village in preparation for the forthcoming festival and were not due back till the next day. I was about to sleep in my little room carved out from the kitchen because I was the only girl and needed some privacy when I heard the creak of the door.
It was Uncle Ejiofor, papa’s younger brother, a man I’d known and liked all my life. I wasn’t surprised to see him in my room at that time of the night because he lived with us. He came nearer, put his arms around me and started kissing me all over the face. I stood frozen not knowing what was happening or what to do. I tried to resist but he forcefully threw me on the hard burnt-mud bed I slept on. I tried screaming but he had a sharp, glistening knife which he threatened to slit my throat with if I made a sound. He forcefully had his way with me and swore me to secrecy else he’d kill me and throw my corpse in the bushes.

It went on like every other night for about six months, he’d come to my room to defile me with the same threat of killing me if I told anyone about it.

It’s been three months now and I’ve not seen ‘my visitor’. I’m so scared and can’t imagine what’s happening. I’ve been sent home from school since our teachers noticed pregnancy symptoms.
The proverbial cat is out of the bag. Uncle Ejiofor fled the village the night I told him about the pregnancy; Mama is on my neck on who is responsible, Papa has threatened to disown me. What do i tell them? How do I tell them? Will they believe me? All these questions burden me.
My heart is heavy, I cry myself to sleep every night, I look for vengeance for this man who has ruined my life.

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Ajoke is a mother of two. She enjoys writing, reading and interacting with people. She blogs at Ajokesogo.wordpress.com

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"Save Nigeria From Another Yar'Adua Experience"- Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has raised concerns over the short working visit of the All Progressives Congress party presidential candidate, Major General Muhammadu Buhari to the United Kingdom today.

The highly controversial politician did not only insist that Buhari was flown abroad for medical treatment, he also accused the APC kingpins of concealing his true health status and deceiving the general public.

A Statement from Fayose’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka reads thus,

“The truth is that Buhari travelled out today to seek medicare in USA. If the APC people are saying otherwise, let them publish the picture of Buhari boarding the plane and granting interview to Aviation Correspondents at the Abuja Airport.

“While I am happy that the APC people that are packaging Buhari finally hearkened to my plea that they should allow him (Buhari) to seek medicare abroad, I must say that it was evil for the APC to have lied that Buhari travelled on a working visit.

“These APC political merchants should say the truth and save Nigeria from the possibility of another Yar’Adua experience. They should tell Nigerians that Buhari is actually sick and lack capacity to rule Nigeria and that they are only packaging him, hoping that he will become incapacitated if he becomes president so that they can take over power by proxy. Like I have maintained, the north should wait till 2019 to produce ayounger, energetic and healthy president of Nigeria.”

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Photo: Ladies, who says it isn't ok to propose to your man

In some climes, proposing to your man is is shameful and totally wrong. Such women are usually deemed desperate, impatient and silly. But I say it all depends on the relationship between the two. If your man would go berserk over the idea, don’t try it. But what if you propose and he is far from being ready to settle down. That’s another big problem.
Well, The atmosphere here (in this pic) is that of true love/affection. I wouldn’t do such tho (who will wear the ring na, the dude? Mba, lemme wear biko). So whatever rocks your boat….:)
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Zahra Buhari, Wizkid Ojuelegba, Father Mbaka and 7 other topics Nigerians googled in January 2015

Below are top 10 topics Nigerians consulted google for in January 2015.

(1) Muna Obiekwe- Topping google’s search in January was the shocking death of a Nollywood gentleman named Muna Obiekwe. Muna who passed on on January 18,2015 after a long time battle with kidney-related ailment was buried few weeks later. He’s survived by a wife and two children.

(2) Charlie Hebdo- The massacre at the offices of French Satirical Weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo on January 7, 2015 had many rushing to google. This sparked the birth of the phrase “I am Charlie” or “Je suis Charlie” (in French) used globally by supporters of free speech and freedom of expression everywhere.

(3) Buhari Certificate- The last has certainly not been heard of the controversies surrounding the educational qualifications of All Progressive Congress party presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari.
Albeit the results have now been publicly released, there are still a perjury court case instituted by the PDP.

(4) Chris Kyle- Before his book became a bestseller and his movie a box office success, Chris Kyle was considered the most deadly sniper in the American military history. He killed more than 160 targets. He was a member of the SEAL team 3, served 4 tours in the Iraq war and was nicknamed Devil of Ramadi by Iraqi insurgents.
(5) Wizkid Ojuelegba- The excitement that greeted the release of Wizkid’s , anticipated “Ojuelegba” song on January 5 was overly amazing. It ruled the airwaves and attracted more than 500, 000 views on YouTube.

(6) King Abdullah – Nigerians consulted google after seeing/reading the eulogies of the recently-deceased King Abdullah AKA Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia by world leaders. He enjoyed a better profile in the West, however as he was the leading regional ally of America and major European nations in their war on terrorist sects like Al Qaeda and ISIS. UK Prime Minister, David Cameron said his the monarch who was aged 90 strengthened understanding between faiths.

(7) Zahra Buhari- The internet went into a frenzy when this picture (above) of one of General Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter appeared on a blog. And in the twinkly of an eye Zahra ‘acquired’ 4,000 followers on twitter. Zahra once or twice defended his father over his certificate issue.
(8) Father Ejike Mbaka- video of this outspoken Catholic Priest calling on Nigerians to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan in the coming elections also attracted a lot of views. Infact, the YouTube video has now attracted close to 400,000 views.

(9) Pero Adeniyi- “What was he thinking?” was the statement that came out of several people’s mouths when video of ace music artiste, 2face Idibia and former lover and 3-time Baby Mama, Pero Adeniyi kissing at the Rumours Nightclub circa on January 26 surfaced on the internet. Trust Nigerians to run to google to get a clearer view and check if he was planning to take a second wife.

(10) Olumayowa Orisatola – the reputable broadcaster and radio presenter who was fondly called Aditu, passed on in the early hours of January 16 after a brief illness. His Aditu show was aired on Kwara, Oyo, Osun and Ondo States. He was aged 40.

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Opinion: When will Fayose start governing Ekiti? | By: Bayo Olupounda

When will the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, stop talking and start performing the job he was elected to do by the good people of the state? Why must the controversial governor always want to “put his mouth” in everything that does not remotely concern him or the development of Ekiti State?

Is it a must that the governor must respond to every issue that has no direct relationship with his stewardship as a governor? Since his second coming after he won the governorship election when he defeated Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress, Fayose has been known to involve himself in mundane issues leading to awkward situations.

With his penchant for speaking on every issue, it appears that Fayose just enjoys listening to his own voice – even when his intervention does not make much sense. Sometimes, I wonder if the governor is running a one-man show in Ekiti.

Otherwise why can’t someone in his cabinet caution him and let him know there is work to be done? Why can’t someone let him know that his verbal haemorrhage is causing embarrassment to the great people of Ekiti State? Does the governor for once think that by talking people will respect him and his views?

Really, every time Fayose opens his mouth to release his verbal missiles, they cause concern and heat up the polity. Immediately after his election in August, the state was thrown into turmoil when his loyalists were alleged to have beaten up a judge adjudicating in a case that was to determine his eligibility.
Immediately after this, the governor was engaged in a long drawn media war with the opposition he had just defeated over how much the former governor left in the account of Ekiti State. Before the dust of the media war about the state’s debt profile could settle, Fayose was embroiled in another war of attrition with civil servants over payment of salaries.

Since then, the governor has been engaged in spats with almost everybody. He makes statements that portray him in uncomplimentary manner. Certainly, the image Fayose is creating in the eyes of the public is not the one expected from a governor.

The position of a governor is the one that should command awe and respect. Why then should Fayose always want to get into a fight all the time? The last time, it was the petrol station of an opponent that was sealed off. At another time, an attempt to impeach the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly led to violence.

While this piece is not in support of any of the parties in Ekiti State, Nigerians are all witnesses to the peaceful tenure of the last governor in the state. Not once did we hear of violence or threat of violence in Ekiti. Must government business be always controversial?

While it is also true that politics can bring disagreement among politicians and political parties, politicians must conduct their business with civility. The likes of Fayose must know that the youths of this country are watching their actions and utterances. They must thus lead by example and conduct their affairs peacefully and with respect for the people they govern.

The governor must not be seen to respond to every issue. If he must, then he should do it through the proper channel. He must make use of the line of communication and respond through his media aides through press conferences or releases that address issues rather than abuse and personal attacks.

A situation where the governor sounds off on every issue, abuses and attacks known and imaginary enemies diminishes his exalted position. It amounts to talking first without thinking. A few weeks ago, the governor took up a political advert in which he attacked the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari.

In the advert, he listed Nigeria’s former leaders from the North-West who either died naturally or were killed in military coups and admonished Nigerians not to elect Buhari because he reasoned he might suffer the same fate. The advert, which was in bad taste, was widely condemned by Nigerians. Even his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, also distanced itself from him.

Another source of embarrassment is the governor’s constant spats with former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Let’s even agree that the governor has a score to settle with the former President, I believe there are ways to engage without resorting to abuse and name-calling that have characterised public discourse.

While I believe Obasanjo to be the cause of our present travails as a nation, his years in power also witnessed so much brigandage that is now causing our country so many traumas. Yet, Fayose must refrain from crying more than the bereaved.

A situation where the governor has turned himself into the spokesperson for President Goodluck Jonathan while neglecting his own duties in Ekiti portrays him as a busybody. I want to advise him to let Jonathan fight his own battles. How does he sleep well at night with all the controversies he brings upon himself and still has time to govern?

I believe there are many issues in Ekiti begging for Fayose’s attention. The state needs him to improve their lives not through tokenism or propaganda but through enduring programmes and projects. Sometimes, I wonder if the governor realises he has just four years to make a difference. My advice is for him to thread softly. Enough of talking! It’s time to work for Ekiti.

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Presidency wants Nigerians to re-elect President Goodluck Jonathan for these 12 reasons

In a piece titled, “Twelve reasons to support Jonathan,” and published in the latest edition of Villascope – the in-house magazine of the State House, Abuja; the presidency has listed 12 reasons why Nigerians should re-elect President Jonathan.

Here are the reasons;

(1) Road constructions

(2) Railway rehabilitation

(3) Remodelling of airports

(4) Transformed agriculture sector

(5) Increased access to education

(6) Increased access to housing

(7) Improved power supply

(8) Improved water supply

(9) Better health facilities

(10) Reformed security infrastructures (11) Economic transformation

(12) Increased Nigerians participation in downstream oil sector.

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Photo of the day: Lol! Who signed President Obama to Dortmund FC?

LoL! An unnamed mischief-maker hell bent on convincing or dreaming of seeing President Obama play football has decided to take the bull by the horn.
He’s “signed” him to Germany’s Borussia Dortmund Football Club. He takes up a new name, Obamayang, gets the mohawk haircut and shirt no 80 (yea right).
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