"God Forbid That!" - Singer Praiz On Baby Mama Question

Praiz talked about baby mama trend in a recent interview with Nigerian Tribune.<br /> <br /> When asked if we are to hear baby mama news anytime soon, the singer replied saying, “No! God forbid that. I beg. I reject it in Jesus name. I mean, I will like to settle down and I really look forward to settling down.”<br /> <br /> On being scared that his fan base could drop if he announces to the world he’s getting married,<br /> <br /> “I don’t think it is true. I used to think like that before, but not anymore. I know a lot of celebrities who are married and are still keeping their fan base stronger. I don’t think marriage will affect my fan base.”<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ift.tt/1RFS3rh">http://ift.tt/1RFS3rh</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1RpE115<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

"God Forbid That!" - Singer Praiz On Baby Mama Question

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INEC Releases Latest Results From Rivers Rerun Election (See Snapshots)

<b>INEC Releases Latest Poll Results From #riversrerun Election. SNAPSHOT.<br /></b><br /> <br /> The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) released the latest poll results from the Rivers State rerun election today. The Rivers State rerun election on March 19th had systematic security challenges and violence forcing INEC to cancel some electoral exercises.<br /> <br /> The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Rivers State Aniedi Ikoiwak, who issued a statement with the poll results, said “some of the State/Federal Constituencies and Senatorial seats are inconclusive as a result of reports of election cancellations and elections not conducted for reasons of serious violence in some units.”<br /> <br /> He added that a “new date to conduct [the remaining polls] will be communicated to the public after due consultation with the Stateholders.”<br /> <br /> According to Mr. Ikoiwak a total of eleven State constituency and four Federal constituency results have been declared by INEC to date.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ift.tt/1V2jK2F">http://ift.tt/1V2jK2F</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1pILi1i<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

INEC Releases Latest Results From Rivers Rerun Election (See Snapshots)

INEC Releases Latest Poll Results From #riversrerun Election. SNAPSHOT. The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) released the l...

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See What Happened To Boko Haram Members Who Attacked Soldiers In Borno (Graphic Pics)

Nigerian troops while on clearance patrol along Banki junction on Monday encountered a Boko Haram terrorists ambush at Bolungu village which was successfully cleared. The troops killed all the 3 attackers and also recovered 1 Fabrique Nationale rifle with registration number UE16A86257 and 1G3 rifle with registration number 10f995, as well as 19 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition.<br /> <br /> Similarly, some element of the unit stationed in Mayanti encountered 2 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists from the villages cleared yesterday and killed 1 while trying to shot the troops and arrested the other. The arrested suspected terrorists has been making very useful statements. The troops recovered 5 bicycles, bags of grains and other items.<br /> <br /> In a related development, the unit today, cleared more more Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts Gare village around Sambisa forest. During the operation, the troops killed 1 terrorist who attacked a soldier with cutlass and arrested 4 other suspected Boko Haram terrorist group members. The troops also rescued 36 persons, comprising 2 men, 9 women and 26 children and recovered 2 mobile telephone handset.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ift.tt/1pIDUD2">http://ift.tt/1pIDUD2</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1pZgR7J<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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When You Beat A Boy & He Says "I Will Go And Call My Brothers" (Pic)

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When You Beat A Boy & He Says "I Will Go And Call My Brothers" (Pic)

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AFCON Qualifier: Egypt Vs Nigeria - Player Rating

Ladies ad gentlemen, it's official, there is fire on the mountain: Super Eagles failed to qualify for Nations Cup three times in 4 consecutive editions.<br /> <br /> This is the same Nations Cup in which qualification was never our issue, the same Nations Cup that semi final (minimum) was our birthright.<br /> <br /> Here we go again. Eagles faltered on big occasion.<br /> <br /> Anyway, I still struggled to rate the players.<br /> <br /> <b>1. AKPEYI</b>: Did well, especially in aerial balls, stopping a couple of goal-bound shots, but he could have done better in that goal, although he expected the defenders to be able to intercept that ball. But for that goal, had a good game. <b>5.5/10</b><br /> <br /> <b>2. ABDULLAHI:</b> Not sure he is a Super Eagles material - at least yet. Didn't add much to the game. Faltered a couple of times. No sensible crosses or play with winger as expected of a full back. Alongside Ambrose, failed to intercept the ball that got into the net eventually. <b>3/10</b><br /> <br /> <b>3. AMUZIE:</b> Again, struggled with Salah's speed. Also doesn't look like Super Eagles' material yet. <b>3/10</b><br /> <br /> <b>4. AMBROSE:</b> Once again, failed to live to expectation as one that plays for a decent European club. Weak, defensively; poor link with midfield. <b>3/10</b><br /> <br /> <b>5. OBOABONA</b>: Not seen much. Appeared to have lost confidence. Struggled with Egyptian forward. Poor clearing. <b>3/10</b><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1qfq4sp<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

AFCON Qualifier: Egypt Vs Nigeria - Player Rating

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Anambra Central Rerun: I’m Running For Senate - Peter Obi

Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, has confirmed that he is indeed running for the Anambra Central senatorial seat on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).<br /> <br /> Admitting his candidacy publicly for the first time, Obi gave reasons behind his decision to join the race to the senate in Anambra State.<br /> <br /> He said that he is in the race because various prominent people of Anambra State, including Senator Uche Ekwunife, had piled pressure on him to run and convinced him beyond doubt that he is needed there at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly to assist his constituency and the state.<br /> <br /> He insisted that he did not agree initially hence he went back to school, trying to figure out how to help his people but yielded when critical stakeholders explained the implications of a General abandoning his troops when they needed him most.<br /> <br /> Speaking in an interview with Odenigbo FM at Obosi yesterday, the former governor said that notable people across the southeast geopolitical zone put it to him that his experience and exposure with wide connections would make him a good senator and he succumbed to the pressure they mounted after due consultations.<br /> <br /> He said that he decided to run the race after putting certain factors into consideration among which include the fact that he has a good relationship with a good number of current senators who were his colleagues as governors like the Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sen Aliyu Magatarda Wamakko from Sokoto, Sen Sam Egwu from Ebonyi, Sen Ahmed Sani Yerima from Zamfara, Sen Danjuma Goje from Gombe, Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from Kano, Sen Godswill Akpabio from Akwa Ibom, and Sen Theodore Orji from Abia among others.<br /> <br /> “Senator Saraki was the Chairman of the Governors Forum and I was his deputy for three years and we moved together, did a lot of things together, so I am sure that Saraki would like to welcome me in the Senate,” he said adding that if elected, he would use his relationship with top senators to attract dividends of democracy to the good people of Anambra central in particular and the southeast zone in general.<br /> <br /> Maintaining that good relationship pays, he noted that he was able to record great achievements in Anambra as governor because he had good relationship with people that matters.<br /> <br /> “Through a good relationship, a senator facilitated the construction of a flyover bridge at the New Parts junction along Onitsha – Enugu expressway at Nkpor, through a senator I attracted N3 billion to a University in Anambra, through good relationship I brought MDG, World Bank, European Union, DFID and other foreign agencies to Anambra.”<br /> <br /> The former governor who is called Okwute (stone) because of his doggedness and competence in doing things also recalled that through his relationship with the Federal Government during late president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan, he was able to save Onitsha Drug Market from permanent closure by the federal government, facilitated the state burial for the late Ikemba of Nnewi and Eze Igbo Gburugburu Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, helped to facilitate the establishment of Innoson Vehicle plant and validated the upgrading of Enugu Airport into an international Airport.<br /> <br /> He explained that the federal government wanted to permanently close Onitsha Drug Market following a report presented by an international organisation convincing the ministry of health that the market is the den of fake drugs in Nigeria noting that it took his decision to storm Abuja with other southeast governors to save the market from permanent closure.<br /> <br /> Reassuring that he will fulfil his promise if elected into the senate, he echoed that he fulfilled all he promised Ndi Anambra as governor from 2006 – 2014 noting that he promised that he won’t loot and share public fund with friends and relations and he did not loot and share money to anybody, promised to pay pensioners and he did, promised to tar 60 kilometres of road annually and exceeded it, promised to revamp education and health sector and ended up carrying out a massive revolution in the sectors among other things numerous to mention.<br /> <br /> “As governor, I fulfilled every promise I made during campaign, the records are there and I will do same if I go to the senate,” he repeated<br /> <br /> Source <a href="http://ift.tt/1qfq4sl">http://ift.tt/1qfq4sl</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1RIFKdu<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

Anambra Central Rerun: I’m Running For Senate - Peter Obi

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The Economist: "How To Make A Hard Currency Crisis Worse By Buhari"

<blockquote>THE mutterings of discontent are growing louder in Nigeria’s street markets. The price of a bag of rice has surged by 12.5% in the past month. Supplies of bread have dwindled after bakers turned off their ovens to protest about the rising cost of flour. The rich lament that milk is missing from supermarket shelves. The poor complain about the price of garri (cassava flour). A fish importer estimates that 70m Nigerians can no longer afford his wares.<br /> <br /> Such are the symptoms of Nigeria’s foreign-exchange crisis. Africa’s most populous nation exports oil and imports nearly everything else. As oil prices have collapsed, Nigeria’s foreign earnings have tumbled with them, putting huge pressure on the naira, the local currency.<br /> <br /> Yet President Muhammadu Buhari refuses to allow the naira to devalue, fretting that this would fuel inflation. Economists point out that a weaker currency would simply reflect that Nigeria is poorer now than it was when oil was above $100 a barrel. He ignores them.<br /> <br /> Since Mr Buhari came to power in May, the central bank has kept the official exchange rate artificially strong and restricted the supply of dollars. It refuses to release any for imports of a range of goods including meat, margarine and toothpicks. The policy is not working: inflation hit 11.4% in February and growth has fallen to 2.1%.<br /> <br /> Factories are closing down for lack of supplies and the managers of those still running spend much of their time trying to find things to sell abroad to raise dollars, such as gold jewellery or gum arabic.<br /> <br /> Most have been pushed into the black market, where they pay about 60% above the official rate unless they are lucky enough to get some of the $200m or so released each week by the central bank. That the bank has the power to hand out subsidised greenbacks naturally invites corruption. An executive at a big importer says its budgets now include a 30% “premium” to be paid to central bank officials to get dollars.<br /> <br /> Yet Mr Buhari seems unlikely to change his mind. So senior members of his party are now pushing for some form of dual exchange rate. This would leave the naira’s official value unchanged, satisfying the president, while legitimising a parallel market that would supposedly be used for non- essential imports. In practice most currency flows would soon be made at this new market rate.<br /> <br /> This solution is far from optimal—the central bank window would be a continued source of corruption and patronage—but better than the status quo. Without some flexibility on the currency, expect food shortages to worsen.<br /></blockquote> <br /> <a href="http://ift.tt/1UPBezl">http://ift.tt/1UPBezl</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1PupMlS<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

The Economist: "How To Make A Hard Currency Crisis Worse By Buhari"

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How To Cope When Unemployed

The state of being unemployed can be very daunting, especially if you know you are qualified and fit to begin a career but the job opportunities just isn’t coming.<br /> <br /> Today, I share with us some Tips to note in coping with this situation.<br /> <br /> Get out of the dark: Being unemployed can be embarrassing for most people. You often try to avoid gatherings because you know that someone along the conversation will ask you about your state of employment and make you look like an un-achiever in front of everyone while on the other side, your former schoolmates must have updated their Facebook status with their current workplace and littered your feed with selfies of them chilling in well-furnished offices with good lighting. Well, i’ve got news for you; being anti social won’t improve your state, not at all, it only limits your chances of getting out of it.<br /> This is the time to get out there and chip in your problem at any given chance to any (known-to-be-) helpful person who cares to listen. If you don’t mind, tell your church’ secretary to pass an announcement to the congregation that you are unemployed and need help (no, am just kidding…I’m serious!) You know what they say; a problem shared is a problem half-solved. You don’t know where the help can come from.<br /> <br /> Fill up the unfulfilled time: Being unemployed can mean you are out of work, idle and broke all at the same time. Frankly, it is a miserable state to be in and there’s not so much you can do to change it instantly so are you just going to sit there and langush in this predicament while you watch the days turn to weeks and the weeks turn to months? No!<br /> You know, you actually lose money, experience and more each day you sit at home as an unemployed graduate. So get up now, get something doing, develop yourself somehow, read books- keep yourself updated in your field of study or learn new values. Follow your passion, turn your flair into a lucrative venture. Don’t just stand there, do something!<br /> <br /> Look a million bucks already: Well, not exactly a million bucks (for now) because, well again, you don’t have that much money but what am saying is that your outward appearance should always look clean, polished and inviting. This may just be the factor that will win you that connection and land you a job.<br /> Endeavour to always look presentable (each time you step out) a bit like the employed and successful graduate you want to become.<br /> <br /> Refresh: The motivation you get today may wane down tomorrow. You need to constantly look for inspiration. Move with people with motivated minds, they will inspire you. Move with people who are ahead in the game, they will lead you. Move with people who are connected to the “connection”, they are likely to fix you up sooner or later.<br /> <br /> Thank you for reading today.<br /> <br /> Source: <a href="http://ift.tt/1UPBezh">http://ift.tt/1UPBezh</a><br /> <br /> (For inspiration and job openings, you can also refer to the above site)<br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1PupLOV<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

How To Cope When Unemployed

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How To Spot And Identify A Fake Infinix Hot Note X551

Infinix Hot Note X551 is one of the most sold Infinix Smartphones in Africa and Nigeria in particular. Millions of the device was sold out last year and tens of thousands has already been sold in the first quarter of this year. This is because what the phone offers, it's beautiful 5.5 inch design, sharp Camera, long lasting battery life, flash charge technology, XUI interface, and OTA ability, to mention but a few.<br /> <br /> Great online stores like Jumia, Konga, and Gearbest sold a lot of this device and users are still enjoying what Infinix Hot Note offers.<br /> <br /> Like every other good product in the society, cunny guys will always find their way to explore the popularity of the device to produce fake ones and make money through it in an illegal manner. Just as we saw in cloned iPhone 6s and cloned iPhone 7<br /> <br /> Now there are many fake Infinix X551 in the market and if you are not careful and observant, you will be deceived to mistake the fake version to the real original version. This is why am bringing this expository post to you now before you make the mistake.<br /> <br /> Few days ago, Infinix released a statement saying:<br /> “Infinix is committed to offering customers the best quality, so fans/customers should be aware so as not to fall victims purchasing the fake version of this device.”<br /> <br /> The below pictures are from Infinix Facebook page in their publicity program about the fake and real device.<br /> <br /> How To Spot And Identify A Fake Version Of Infinix Hot Note X551<br /> 1. The Speaker and SIM card port arrangement is different from the original as shown in the image below.<br /> <br /> 2. The top view of the fake is different from the original, you can check the illustration on the image.<br /> <br /> 3. The charger is different, the original charger is thicker.<br /> <br /> 4. The sensor is vertical on the fake, while it is horizontally placed in the original.<br /> <br /> So there you have it. Kindly share it with your friends to save someone from been a victim to these fake devices today. As directed by Infinix, share on social media with the hash tag “#SPOTTHEFAKE”<br /> <br /> <b>SOURCE:</b> <a href="http://ift.tt/1XLYZaT">http://ift.tt/1XLYZaT</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1PupMlQ<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

How To Spot And Identify A Fake Infinix Hot Note X551

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6 Tips To Make Studying Abroad More Affordable

Studying abroad doesn’t have to break the bank. There is a lot of information out there online, on campus, and in the form of firsthand experience from friends and other students who’ve recently returned from studying abroad. Before you decide NOT to go due to cost, do your research.<br /> <br /> Most people seem to assume that study abroad is expensive so much so that they write it off before even investigating programs and associated costs. This is unfortunate because studying abroad can be quite affordable, and it’s certainly worth the investment. In fact it’s probably the cheapest opportunity that most students will have to spend a significant amount of time overseas without actually moving there. But the cost of studying abroad varies greatly depending on the type and location of the program, the length of the stay, and whether the program is administered through a university or an outside organization.<br /> <br /> In an effort to encourage more students to go abroad, many colleges and universities are committed to maintaining cost parity; in other words, a semester abroad should cost exactly the same as one on the home campus, at least as far as tuition and board. Others offer vouchers that can be used to help defray the costs of airfare, meals and in-country travel, since these costs can vary widely depending on the destination country. Some study abroad programs especially those in developing countries can actually be less expensive than tuition and fees for the equivalent amount of time on your home campus. With a little research, you might be able to find scholarships and financial assistance to cover a significant percentage of the upfront cost.<br /> <b>Below are the 6 Tips to Make Studying Abroad program More Affordable</b><br /> <br /> <b>1. Determine if you can apply your financial aid to study abroad.</b><br /> Any financial aid that you already receive from your university should be transferable to a study abroad experience run by or affiliated with that university, because the tuition that you will be paying to study abroad is probably that of your home university. Some institutions will also allow students to use their university aid for nonaffiliated programs. Moreover, the amount of aid may vary depending on the type of program you choose. So don’t assume that whatever aid you are currently receiving from your school will transfer over; you need to check with the financial aid office. Federal financial aid can be applied to any program as long as credit is earned and your home college accepts the transferred credits.<br /> <br /> <b>2. Apply for Study Abroad Scholarships.</b><br /> Most colleges have a straightforward framework for applying for study abroad scholarships, one that lays out the potential amounts available, the process and deadlines for applying, and any restrictions that may exist. General scholarships for study abroad assistance, as well as targeted scholarships for diversity, first-generation (if you are the first in your family to attend college), and financially needy students are usually offered. Students must apply for scholarships and some can be very competitive. Be sure to look beyond your college scholarships, and ask your on-campus mentor or study abroad adviser for further advice and ideas:<br /> <br /> College-based study abroad scholarships, including merit-based, student-specific, destination-specific, program-specific and subject-specific.<br /> U.S. Government-sponsored scholarships and fellowships, including Benjamin A. Gilman, numerousFulbright awards, Critical Language Scholarship and Boren Awards.<br /> Private organizations, such as AIFS Foundation and Rotary Foundation.<br /> Foreign governments or organization, such as German Academic Exchange Service and the Chinese Government Scholarship Program.<br /> <br /> <b>3. Pursue destinations off the beaten track.</b><br /> The best way to get a handle on the cost of living in your temporary home overseas is to compare the cost of living between the two countries, taking into account the fact that individual cities or regions can be above or below the national level. Study abroad program advisers should be able to provide you with the exchange rates and cost of living statistics for your host country, including those for food, housing and local transportation. Individuals who have studied abroad in the same location or on the same program recently should also be a good source of practical, on-the-ground information. Certain locations such as Spain, England and Italy are inherently going to be more expensive than others such as Ecuador, Peru or Senegal. It all has to do with the host country’s overall standard of living, especially as reflected in the postsecondary education system, and the overall price of basic commodities and services.<br /> <br /> <b>4. Opt for a short course.</b><br /> Many universities have been encouraging students to go on short experiences abroad, coupled with on-campus coursework before departure and after their return. Because these programs involve only a limited time overseas – two to four weeks – they usually have the advantage of being considerably less expensive. However, many of these short courses do not have the same number of scholarships available.<br /> <br /> <b>5. Look for Ways to Save Money on the Ground.</b><br /> Two of the biggest expenses are housing and food. Participating in a home stay is considered the cheapest option and includes meals and laundry, and offers the best immersion. You can also save money by preparing your own meals, if possible, and eating at local restaurants. You should also manage your money wisely, an important lesson to learn as a student that you can carry through life as a traveler.<br /> <br /> <b>6. Work or intern abroad – but do so legally</b><br /> Internships abroad are a growing area in education abroad, and they are not only in the purview of study abroad offices. You can also seek guidance from your academic department or career services department which often work with the private sector to arrange internships for their students. More often than ever before, universities are reaching out to their alumni to develop internship opportunities for their students. Plus you might be able to find some sort of work when you arrive, but make sure you investigate and follow local labor laws.<br /> <br /> Study abroad doesn’t have to break the bank. There is a lot of information out there online, on campus, and in the form of firsthand experience from friends and other students who’ve recently returned from studying abroad. Talk to other students who have gone before (several if possible) to find out how much things really cost and how much they really spent above and beyond the “posted” price of the study abroad program.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ift.tt/1UPBdeB">http://ift.tt/1UPBdeB</a><br /> <br /> lalasticlala<br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1PupLOP<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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How To Leave A Bad Day At Work Behind

When you have a bad day at work, it seems nothing goes on right track from the smallest thing. Of course you don’t want to bring your bad work day home. We can't change the fact that it happened but you can get over a bad day at work and might prevent similar event in the future with these following tips:<br /> <br /> <b>1. Identify the root of your bad day at work</b><br /> <br /> Where did it come from? Your boss, your coworkers, your customers or yourself?<br /> <br /> - Your boss? He yelled at you for your mistake in front of your colleagues? He made you annoy with his micromanagement style? He might also get angry with you, so try to talk to him in the next day or other suitable time to find a mutual voice.<br /> <br /> - Your bad coworkers? They gossiped behind your back or isolated you? It's a suck because you couldn't point at their face or inform your manager.<br /> <br /> - Your difficult client? It's a headache issue because the customer is God. I would hazard a guess that you are working in service sector. It is inevitable, no need to make your mood down.<br /> <br /> - Stress at work? Overload? Ask yourself why you chose this job to find a solution. You work for money or follow your passion?<br /> Identify the origin of your negative emotion is the initial step to take further action.<br /> <br /> <b>2. Leave all problems at workplace</b><br /> <br /> I know it's hard but possible to leave it behind your back and go home. You need a change from your perspective. Assume that you would bring your bad workday home; think over and over again during the evening and night time. Could you change anything which already happened? Definitely no! But you can take this time to assess thoroughly your behavior today, what you make right and wrong to discover the lesson in this experience. If it's your mistake, admit it and find how to fix on the next days. Everyone makes mistakes, but the difference is how to correct them.<br /> <br /> <b>3. Allow yourself a certain amount of time overcome negative feelings.</b><br /> <br /> The emotion of disappointment or frustration is very common in this case. When you are in a bad mood, you may feel that the whole world turns against you. It's unwise to make any decision at this time. Don't keep your problem alone, you will feel better when being understood. Tell it to someone you trust, you can both relieve the stress and get perspective from an outsider.<br /> <br /> After leaving the office, you should take a slow walk to keep calm down. Playing a sport or doing some exercises like yoga, biking, aerobics can help you refresh your mind. Endorphins and serotonin released during and after exercises are beneficial to your mood and help you reduce stress, especially when you exercise with your close friend or partner.<br /> <br /> <b>4. Do what you really enjoy</b><br /> <br /> Do you have a hobby? It's an effective way to enjoy your personal life. When getting stressed at work, you should spend time doing what you like to find happiness. There are a million choices for you, such as playing with your children, cooking your favorite dish and enjoy the dinner with the one you love, listening to your favorite songs, wearing your favorite clothes, doing your favorite exercise and so on. Whatever you do, the idea to remember is to replace your negative feelings by happy emotion. You are unable to completely empty your mind after a bad day at work. The trick here is to fill your mind with other thought of comfortable things. Remember to spend time for yourself as you deserve.<br /> <br /> <b>5. Evaluate the panorama picture to figure out solutions</b><br /> <br /> When your depression is gone, it's time to evaluate what happened. Do you realize the truth that most of bad things at work come from yourself? If you complete your work well, your boss couldn't blame it on you. If you get along well with other people on the office and never gossip, I do believe that they will treat you the same. No bad boss, no bad coworker. If you can manage your time and handle your work well, you even can strike a work-life balance instead of keep diving in the deep sea of stuff.<br /> <br /> To be a top performer at work is important in your career path, but you don’t need to do multi tasks at the same time. You should have a to-do list every morning to motivate yourself. Besides, it’s better to learn to find the type of your manager to have proper strategy and try to enhance communication among coworkers to get on well with each other.<br /> <br /> If you hate your current job or it doesn't fit you, don't hesitate to seek another work that suits your ability and personality. In case you love your job, it's time to reconsider your work plan and daily schedule. It hurts but either your time management or your multitasking skills need improving immediately. Ask for help when you need support since nobody can do everything well alone.<br /> <br /> Obviously it's impossible to avoid bad day at work. Hopefully these tips can help you get over your awful day more quickly with less influence on your personal life. Every single day you make a choice.<br /> <br /> Source: <a href="http://ift.tt/1UPBezb">blog</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1PupLON<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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How Can One Obtain C Of O In Ogun State?

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How To Avoid Car Battery Explosions

Why do batteries explode and how can you protect yourself from injury when your hood is up?<br /> <br /> It helps to know a little bit about 12-volt lead-acid batteries. They have six two-volt chambers, called cells, that contain a grid of lead plates submerged in sulfuric acid. Electricity is generated when the acid reacts with the lead plates and water.<br /> <br /> One byproduct of the process is gaseous hydrogen, an element so highly flammable that it is used to power rocket engines. Charging a battery also generates hydrogen. And because heat drives up hydrogen output, you can expect more trouble generally in hot weather.<br /> <br /> The danger is that hydrogen will explode if a spark occurs nearby. One source of sparks can be the battery itself.<br /> <br /> As a battery ages, it loses water, leaving the top of the lead plates exposed to the air inside the battery case. Over time, this can lead to warpage of the plates.<br /> When the driver starts the engine, the heavy demand for power can cause these already warped plates to flex, touch and thus spark.<br /> <br /> The most common cause of battery explosions upon start-up is dirty battery posts and cables. The dirt prevents a good connection and allows electrical arcing. So it is a good idea to inspect and clean battery posts regularly.<br /> <br /> Improper jump-starting is another leading cause of explosions. The mistake many motorists make is to connect the jumper cables to another car's good battery and then to the dead battery, a practice that causes sparking. Always connect jumper cables to the dead battery first, then to the good battery.<br /> <br /> Another important safety precaution is to attach the negative jumper cable for the dead battery to an unpainted metal portion of the car frame, rather than to the negative battery post. That allows any sparking to occur far from the battery itself.<br /> The potential for battery explosions may be greater than it was 10 years ago. Some newer batteries are sealed, preventing motorists from adding water to keep the electrolyte (the mixture of sulfuric acid and water) above the lead plates. But many manufacturers have gone back to batteries with tops that can be removed.<br /> <br /> Another problem is that new cars have much larger demands for electrical current, so batteries must produce more juice but with the same physical volume. One method used by battery makers to increase current is to space the lead plates closer together, but that only makes it easier for them to short.<br /> <br /> In any case, motorists should always exercise caution when the hood is up, avoiding smoking or anything else that can ignite hydrogen.<br /> <br /> Source: <a href="http://ift.tt/1PupMlP">http://ift.tt/1PupMlP</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1UPBeza<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

How To Avoid Car Battery Explosions

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13 Tips To Successful Blogging

Blogs can be a very marketable and very profitable tool if used correctly. Profiting from blogs is just a matter of grabbing the attention of an audience and not doing any actual salesmen selling. In this article you will learn the 13 most essential steps to successful blogging.<br /> <br /> 1) Where to start?<br /> <br /> You should begin your blog with a free blog hosting service such as Journal Home or Blogger. Starting with a free blog hosting service allows you to begin blogging instantly without having any advance knowledge of scripts, hosting, or programming. It allows you to focus on your content and not the internal maintenance of the blog. The best benefit of starting with a free service is, in the case your blog doesn't become successful you do not lose any money or are you left holding the bill. The great thing about a blog is that they are organized in chronological order, your latest entry is displayed first. When your blog traffic grows greatly and you are ready to upgrade to your own domain then you can simply make your last blog entry the announcement of your "move". Simply add a last entry stating that your blog has "moved" and type the new blog URL address. Which directs visitors to your new blog site, keeping your following, without a major inconvenience to anyone. Upgrade as you need to...but only when you need to!<br /> <br /> 2) Niche<br /> <br /> A niche is a targeted product, service, or topic. You should first decide on a product, service, or topic which interest you. Choose an area which you can enthusiastically write about on a daily basis. You can use keyword research services like Google Zeitgeist or Yahoo! Buzz Index to find popular searched topics. It does NOT matter if your topic is popular as long as there is a audience for your topic and the topic is precisely focused then your blog should be successful. Anything can be considered a niche as long as it has a target audience no matter how large or how small the audience is. A blog about your cat can be a niche or a blog about the species of the cat family can be a larger niche market, if there are people who are interested in hearing about your cat or the species of the cat family...you can even choose to build your audience for a market which an audience does not exist, but first you must build your blog.<br /> <br /> 3) Update Daily (nothing less)<br /> <br /> This step is a must and not a suggestion. Updating your blog daily not only keeps your blog more interesting to readers, but it also gives your blog fresh content on a day to day making it more appealing to search engines. Not updating your blog on an occasional holiday or one day here and there is understandable to most, but missing days at a time or weeks is unacceptable and will most likely result in your blog being unsuccessful. To keep your blog traffic and retain your visitors interest it is a must to update your blog daily with multiple entries. You should try to update your blog everyday with at least 3 or more daily entries. The best way to accomplish this is to set aside 1-2 hours a day for tending to your blog and adding new entries. It may even be wise to schedule a set time which you dedicate to your blog each day. Give yourself work hours and treat your blog as a job, what happens if you don't come to work for days or weeks...you lose money or worse you get fired! Same applies here...if you don't update your blog for days or weeks you'll lose visitors.<br /> <br /> 4) Traffic<br /> <br /> It's no secret. You must have traffic to profit from blogs. There are numerous ways to build traffic. Paid advertising, free advertising, viral marketing, search engine marketing, RSS/XML feeds, and word-of-mouth. You should always use your blog URL address in the signature of your email, forum discussions, message boards, or any other communication media. You should submit your blog URL address to search engines and blog directories. You should submit your RSS/XML URL feed to blog ping services like Technorati, Ping-O-Matic, and Blogdigger. You should confidently share your blog with family, friends, co-workers, associates, and business professionals when it relates. Many blogs can be considered as a collection of articles, for this purpose you should submit your blog entries (those that are valuable and lengthy articles) to content syndicators like GoArticles.com or ArticleCity.com. Once submitted your articles can be picked up and published by others. The trick is to make sure you include your Blog URL address in the "About the Author" passage. What this does is create link popularity and backlinks for your blog, when someone picks up your article from the syndication then publish the article on their website the "About the Author" passage is included with each publication and the link you included is followed, crawled, and indexed by search engines. Imagine if your article is popular enough or controversial enough to produce 10,000 publications across the web. The search engines is bound to find your site in no time with that many publications and credit you a authority on the topic, in return increasing your rank on search engines. The small effort of writing a well written article is rewarding. You should try to write at least 1 full length article every week for syndication and submit your article to at least 10 article syndicators.<br /> <br /> 5) Track Your Blog<br /> <br /> How do you know if your blog has traffic? Just because no one is leaving comments doesn't mean your blog isn't growing. Many visitors do not leave comments but they are returning visitors. I know it sounds crazy but with blogs people are more interested in what "you" have to say! Many visitors do not comment their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd time. Some do not comment at all, but are active daily visitors.<br /> <br /> Tracking your blog does not have to be overly sophisticated usually a simple free page counter like StatCounter.com or Active Meter will do the trick. Install (copy/paste) the code into the html of your blog template and start tracking your visitors. Its better to use a service which gives you advanced traffic analysis, such as keyword tracking information, referral information, and search engine information. Visitors, returning visitors, and unique visitors should be standard for any page counter service you choose.<br /> <br /> 6) Listen to Your Audience<br /> <br /> When using the proper page counter you should begin to see how others are finding your blog and if through search engines then which keywords are being used to find your blog. If constantly your blog is being found by 1 or more keywords then focus your blog around those keywords to make it even more powerful. When writing entry titles and entries use the keywords as often as possible while keeping the blog legible and interesting.<br /> <br /> 7) Multiple blogs<br /> <br /> Use multiple blogging accounts to attract more people. This means you should have a blog with JournalHome.com, Blogger.com, LiveJournal.com, Blog-City.com, tBlogs.com, etc. The more blog accounts the better. You can copy/paste from 1 blog to all others. Having different blog accounts is like having a publication in different newspapers. This enables you to attract more visitors and this also increases the chance that 1 of your blogs will be in the search engine results for your focused keywords.<br /> <br /> <img alt="cool" border="0" class="faces" src="http://ift.tt/1xyVxV3" /> Short & Concise<br /> <br /> Aside from the lengthy article a week for syndication and publication your blog entries should be short & concise (if you can help it). Sometimes there are exceptions to the rule and you have no choice but to blog lengthy entries, but try to avoid this as much as possible. You do not want your blog entries to become hours of reading. Visitors like to easily find information and skim through your entries. It is good to be detailed and provide useful information, but do not include useless information or run away sentences that veer away from your topic.<br /> <br /> 9) Digital Art<br /> <br /> Try to include non-advertising graphics, pictures, photos, and art in your blog entries. Not too much. Once a week is fine. Graphics can sometimes bring your blog to life. Of course, the content of the blog is the most important aspect and you do not want to overshadow your content with graphics, but displaying graphics can add a bit of spice to the blog. Be choosy about your graphics and make sure they fit your entry topic. You should add content with the graphic, at least a caption. Original graphics, photos, pictures, and art is recommended.<br /> <br /> 10) Keep it Personal<br /> <br /> A blog is most successful when it is kept personal. Try to include personal experiences which relates to the topic of your blog entry. Stay away from the business style of writing. Write with a more personal style and use first-person narratives. Do not write any of your entries as sales letters, instead share product reviews and personal endeavors.<br /> <br /> 11) Interact With Your Visitors<br /> <br /> You now have the traffic you deserve. You should begin interacting with your visitors. Create a regular theme such as: "Monday Money Tip" or "Picture of the Week" which entices your readers to look forward to each week.<br /> <br /> Give your readers advance notice about a product, service, or topic which you are going to review and then talk about later. If the President was scheduled to give a speech then in your blog you should state that you "will discuss the speech and give your opinion after the speech airs. Comments will be appreciated".<br /> <br /> Try your best to find exclusive information that not many have. Do not disclose any confidential or secret information which is deemed illegal or can potentially get you into trouble, but try to get the scoop before everyone else does. Such as: If your blog was about Paris Hilton (the socialite) and you had a blog entry about "Paris Hilton Getting Married" then it would be interesting to your readers if you had a actual picture of Paris Hilton engagement ring. Give your best effort to dig and search the internet for exclusive information and you will possibly come up with something useful. Your readers will appreciate this and they show their appreciation through word-of-mouth referrals. Imagine how many readers will tell their friends, family, and others about information they only can find at your blog.<br /> <br /> 12) Make Money<br /> <br /> Once your blog has gained some real momentum and your blog traffic is increasing then it is time to start thinking about turning your traffic into profit. You should use contextual advertising, like Google Adsense or Chitika. Contextual advertising is usually text links which use the content of your blog to publish targeted ads on your blog. The payout is usually based on a pay-per-click model, meaning for ever click an ad receives you are paid a small percentage of the profits. In addition to contextual advertising it is good to also use graphical advertising such as: BlogAds.com, Amazon.com, MammaMedia, or General Sponsored Advertising.<br /> <br /> 13) You're a Professional<br /> <br /> You're a professional now! What are you still doing with that free blog hosting service? It is time to upgrade to a domain hosted solution. You need to get a web host and choose a domain name for your blog then check its availability. Select the blogging software you wish to use, such as: Squarespace.com, WordPress.org, MovableType.org, etc. When you have your new blog domain setup and ready for traffic then it is time for you to announce your move on all your previous blog accounts. Your last entry to the blog should be a "move" announcement. The title should be "Moved" and the blog entry should state something like "Old Blog has been moved to New Blog please follow and bookmark this link for future reference: <a href="http://ift.tt/1UPBeiR;.">http://ift.tt/1UPBeiR;.</a> This way all returning visitors and new readers should not have any problem finding your new blog domain.<br /> <br /> At the level of a professional blogger you may want to team up with 1 or more other bloggers. This will create a more interesting and more powerful blog. The old saying "two heads is better than one", more authors mean more advertising and exposure because each author will have a vested interest in the blog. The idea of a team blog is to make it profitable and rewarding for all authors, while continuing to target the blog topic and keeping the blog interesting for visitors.<br /> <br /> Following these blogging techniques should make your blogging experience much more rewarding. There is no guarantee that your blog will become popular or a household name, but the effort should at least put you one step closer. Making money online is not an overnight experience like many may think, but making money online is definitely a foreseeable possibility. As well, growing popularity on the web is not an overnight experience, but through time, dedication, and persistence you will be rewarded with all the royalties of blogging.<br /> <br /> About the Author<br /> <br /> Abah moses is the owner and founder of <a href="http://www.naijland.com">www.naijland.com</a> and <a href="http://ift.tt/1PupM5z">www.abovenaija.com</a> just to mention but a few, He is an online internet marketer, content writer, and IT consultant. Abah moses has years of IT-related experience and Internet-related experience. His ingenuity, dedication, and passion for technology, internet marketing, & writing have made him a monumental icon in the World Wide Web. His blog can be visited at <a href="http://www.naijland.com">http://www.naijland.com</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1UPBeiV<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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The Reluctant Bride A Story By TiffanyJ

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Checkout Actress Genevieve Nnaji's Stunning Look To Etisalat Event (Photos)

Genevieve Nnaji at an Etisalat event a while back... Stunning woman!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ift.tt/1VKY3oF">http://ift.tt/1VKY3oF</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1S9DGfk<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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Singer Seyi Shay Steps Out In Red (Photos)

The sultry singer who is in Ghana rocked this red outfit. Hit or Miss?<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ift.tt/1VKY1wS">http://ift.tt/1VKY1wS</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1S9DGfg<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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Jonathan’s Varsities: Buhari Returns To Vomit, Reverses Sack Of Varsity Boards

<blockquote>President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, apologised over last month's sack of the Boards of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and the 12 Federal universities that were established by the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.<br /> <br /> President Buhari, who spoke at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, said he had to rescind the blanket order for the suspension or dissolving of the Universities Boards, after discovering that according to extant laws of the universities, Vice Chancellors can't be chosen unless the Boards sit down, interview prospective candidates who want to be VCs.<br /> <br /> Buhari said: "When we came in after 16 years of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, each government had 42 ministries. We reduced them to 24, removed 21 Permanent Secretaries. We sat down and reflected seriously. We were all in the process of taking over at a time of national budget. So, imagine the volume of work and with what happened in the National Assembly, the padding, it would appear that below the Permanent Secretaries, there are still a lot of bureaucracies that are still with them. So, you have to appreciate the position we are in. Having cut 42 to 24, correspondingly, the parastatals will be cut down to some size and realigned and the boards reconstituted.<br /> <br /> "We gave a blanket order which we had to rescind when we said all boards are suspended or dissolved. We had to go back and lick our vomit in terms of university boards because we found out that according to their laws, they cannot choose Vice Chancellors unless the Boards sit down, interview prospective candidates who wants to be VCs. So, there is nothing wrong in saying sorry and going back on your decision. So, we said sorry and allow all the universities to continue with their boards. But for the rest, eventually, we will make it. So, please, try to bear with us as we reflect on where we found ourselves."<br /> <br /> Recall that on February 13, 2016, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu had in a terse statement declared that the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and Visitor to all federal universities, President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the appointment of new vice chancellors for the 12 under-listed Federal Universities and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) with effect from Friday, February 12, 2016.<br /> <br /> The Education Ministry in a separate notice had said that the President also approved the reconstitution of the governing councils of the new 12 Federal Universities with immediate effect.</blockquote> <a href="http://ift.tt/1o9aPQ8">http://ift.tt/1o9aPQ8</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1S9DFI9<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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Singer Flavour Goes Half Unclad, Strips Down To His Briefs (Photo)

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Vice President's Daughter, Kiki Osinbajo, Is Beautiful (See Her Lovely New Photos)

Daughter of the Vice President, Kiki Osinbajo shared these lovely pics on her twitter & IG accounts. See photos below...<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/kikkiiosinbajo/status/712325215955591168/photo/1">https://mobile.twitter.com/kikkiiosinbajo/status/712325215955591168/photo/1</a><br /> <br /> from Nairaland http://ift.tt/1LKIxH9<br /> via <a href="http://ift.tt/16Xitlp">IFTTT</a>

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