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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Bunmi Sofola There are some things men simply don’t want to know about their current squeeze. Here, Damson Synson, a writer gives the low down on topics that put men off romance! Anything to do with star signs: Going on about star signs has guys mentally pointing a remote control at you to keep mute. We don’t believe in them and women tend to use them to have a go at us. Telling a guy he’s a ‘typical Gemini’ is another way to say, “You’re fickle and untrustworthy.” Counting calories: Eating is sexy. Men like women who like food. Men do not like women who talk about kilojoules or follow food fads. And remember,on a first date, the phrase “Not for me, I’m on a diet” is about as attractive as “I’m a stamp-collector.” What your mother’s up to: Most women phone their mothers far more than most men do. That’s fine, but we don’t want regular updates on her health and her spats with neighbours over unruly dustbins, etc. If we wanted to know that kind of stuff, we’d...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By SEGUN ADEOYE To many, June 26 of every year is like any ordinary day in their lives. It has no significant meaning to them. They neither look forward to its coming nor mark the day with any fanfare. But this is not so for Nigerian businessman and oil mogul,   Wale Tinubu,   CEO, Oando Oil . For him, the day is always worth celebrating, as it signifies the beginning of his earthly sojourn. Mercifully,   this year, Tinubu, also a lawyer, attains the golden age. For a man of his stature,   it won’t be so surprising   if he chooses to present his memoirs on the occasion. Certainly,   if Tinubu decides to put the story of his life in black and white for public consumption,   it will make an interesting read. His memoirs also   will certainly be an inspiration to aspiring businessmen and generality of people alike. If you are in doubt,   the story of his steady rise in the se...

http://ift.tt/2rDrq1H In recent times, considerable accretions of literary works have generated so much scholarly engagement in the sphere of environmental literature. This is a welcome development, considering the indispensable role of the environment to man’s existence. Hence, the environment has been described as one of the liveliest and topical issues of our day. However, the wholesomeness which should sustain the environment globally has been breached in many instances. A good example is the Niger Delta environment which is in a pathetic condition with absolute devastation. Many scholars hold the view that the region hosts a dozen of multinationals and also produces what accounts for 80 percent of Nigeria’s annual revenue. As a result of the destructive impact of oil exploration and upstream activities in the region since the 1960s, the entire environment has been severely vandalized. Over the years the people of the region have sought better ways to articulate and advance their...

http://ift.tt/2r4FiF0 G-Druz For Gabriel Charles, Nigeria’s emerging music sensation, the time to hit the ground running is now. Slow, his fresh single, that is enjoying massive airplay in radio stations and a video that was released recently, the joy of being one of the most talked-about music stars is nothing compared to pushing one’s career to the next level. Signed to GDR Records as one of its frontline acts, Charles, also known as G-Druz, is endearing himself to many music lovers within and outside the country with a voice and vibes that apparently place him above many of his contemporaries in the industry. G-Druz’s decision to have Nigeria’s Afro-pop singer, Skales, on his new track, illustrates the essential difference between him and his colleagues. Produced by award-winning music producer, Young D, G-Druz’s alliance with Skales has elevated the new song to another level of popularity. With the visuals shot in Lagos by Ajayi Scenelock and released less than a week a...

http://ift.tt/2pp68ai Taiwo Odukoya “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” These were the words of Abraham Lincoln, and they strike at the heart of one of the most important elements for leadership success at every level – a strong resolve. The first step toward achieving anything noteworthy is making a resolve. For many, procrastination robs them of that. For others, it is the immediate fear of the required sacrifices. Our resolve to confront the inevitable obstacles that will come our way, and to make the tough and uncomfortable decisions necessary for significant achievement, is what ultimately sets us apart. Be assured, however, that life will test your resolve. By offering you short-term respite in lieu of your long-term goals or by resisting you outrightly. In 1985, the P.W. Botha-led government offered to release Nelson Mandela from prison after 22 years, under the conditions that he retired in silence and renounced the ...

http://ift.tt/2r4FJ2t Managing Director, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman It Will Create Employment Opportunities Following the recent policy review by the Federal Government in the maritime sector, which guarantees the right of importers to choose terminals or ports of their choice for discharge of their cargo, major operators in Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics business under the aegis of the SeaPort Terminals Operators of Nigeria (STOAN), has projected that the policy would make the sector number one foreign currency revenue earner in Nigeria. The presidential approval, which was contained in a letter dated May 5, 2017, and signed by the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, brought to an end the dominance of oil and gas logistics services by Integrated Logistics Services Limited (Intels) over the years. In a release issued by the leadership of STOAN, the body stated that liberalisation of the business environment would lead to creation of over 200,00...

http://ift.tt/2rDKEnO Yakubu Dogara, Speaker, House of Representatives Social critic and public affairs commentator, Paul Eko, in this interview with ANIETIE AKPAN, deplores the absence of credible census data in the country decades after independence. Even though he prefers another administration to conduct the exercise, he adds that absence of strict monitoring would only ensure that the country yet again takes delivery of figures that are not believable. Is there a possibility that politicians could hijack the forthcoming census as alleged by the Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who wants the exercise postponed? Yes, the speaker has a point because credible census results have eluded us as a people for far too long. Apart from being a major source of concern for sometime now, it beats my imagination why at this point of our national life we do not have reliable population figures to premise national developmental efforts on. It is in that light I consider t...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Muyiwa Adetiba There was this story among the popular folklore in the South Western part of the country. It was a story of the tortoise and his In-law. For some strange reasons, many of the stories in the ancient folk-lore were woven around the tortoise. Some depicted him as very clever, some had him as very stupid; he was dubious in some and very greedy in some others. But they all invariably taught lessons about character and life. This particular story depicted him as a thief who was caught red-handed by his In-law. As the story went, the In-law tied him to a tree very early in the morning and started caning him. The villagers saw the spectacle on their way to the farm and wondered why his In-law was publicly humiliating him. After explaining the atrocity tortoise had committed and pointing to the tubers of yam by the tree, the villagers assisted in abusing the shameless tortoise for stealing from his In-law. Some even joined in caning him. But when by sun...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Salihu Abubakar, the Chief Operating Officer of the League Management Company (LMC) and Paul Bassey, Chairman of Akwa United are among leading football administrators in Africa that would meet at the instance of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo for a two day workshop on Club Licensing. It would be Abubakar’s second high profile participation in CAF and FIFA organised conversations on club licensing which is being pushed through on the continent to ensure a more professional and business administration of club football on the continent. Tagged, Club Licensing Instructors Seminar, the two day event will hold at the Fairmont Nile City Hotel in the Egyptian capital. Bassey will be among the panel of discussants for Infrastructure Instructors that will feature a presentation by Khaled Lemkecher and moderated by  Khaled Nassar. The other panelists are Anthony Baffoe, Russel Paul and Ismail Locate. Abubakar will be on the panels for Stakeholde...