To The Girl Who's Never Been In A Relationship...

I was recently speaking with a young woman who felt ashamed of the fact that she's never been in a relationship. Actually, she's not the first female to express the frustrations and stigma attached to her situation with me. It begs the question, is there a specific benefit to being in a relationship before marriage? In this episode, I explore this situation and share what I call the "Glass Theory" of a woman's heart |||READ MORE …

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'

High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Thunderbirds said the flyover was to show appreciation and support for health care workers, first responders and other essential personnel in Sin City and around the nation working in the battle against COVID-19.

“It is an honor to fly for the Americans at the forefront of our nation’s fight against the coronavirus,” Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbirds commander and leader, said in a news release. “They are true heroes and we look forward to demonstrating the support of the 685,000 total force Airmen of the U.S. Air Force for health care workers, first responders and COVID-19 essential personnel in Las Vegas and across the nation.” |||READ MORE …

Don’t extend lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, FG advised

Both the Federal and Lagos State governments have been advised not to extend the ongoing lockdown in Lagos State and Abuja.

Rather, President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu should, as a matter of urgency, find ways to relax it.

Chief Adesunbo Onitiri,a renowned socio-political activist and critic, gave this advice in a press statement in Lagos yesterday |||READ MORE …

ONE DAY AT A TIME

Last week was rather rough. I suffer from seasonal allergies so you can just imagine that every symptom started to bring out the paranoia in me. And although I’ve limited the amount of news I consume, I still had the tightest chest and at times felt like I could not breathe. I was finding myself feeling extremely worried for Sean. Sean works for Amazon and is not a person that stresses or worries easily and well, if he says he’s a bit stressed that’s a major thing to hear. I’m proud of him for being the person who spoke up and for being the person who is now in charge of all the social distancing efforts at his job. He is stressed because with everything going on, he still has to do his job which is already demanding. But if there is anyone who can assist in the safety of his employees it is him because he does not play politics. He is honest and good luck trying to change his mind about something once it has been made up. We came up with a system that we both agreed to when he gets home from work so that has helped.

I’ve had to talk myself down more than I can count but I find that this scripture “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” said multiple times then taking a deep breath has helped to calm the anxiety.

Instead of us, I say me.

Hearing daily about friends being exposed and having to quarantine and knowing that a lot of them can’t quarantine properly doesn’t help. Hearing of health professionals who have lost their lives trying to save others breaks my heart. I’m praying hard and find myself with tears running down my face as I pray for everyone. For people I know, for people I don’t know; I just want us all to conquer COVID-19 |||READ MORE ….

Trump vows to rebuild US economy to honor coronavirus victims, sees 'tremendous surge' ahead

President Trump vowed to rebuild the U.S. economy to honor those who have died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

 "We're going to rebuild it again in honor of all those who perished today," Trump said Saturday night on Fox News' "Justice with Judge Jeanine."

Trump told host Jeanine Pirro he expects the economy to rebound like a "rocket ship" -- because of the American public's desire to get back to work and $2 trillion in coronavirus economic relief from the federal government |||READ MORE …

IMG IS NOW SCOUTING MODELS ON TIKTOK

In 2014, IMG Models introduced We Love Your Genes. It's an Instagram account, a hashtag, a scouting program and a broader strategy the agency created to discover fresh faces that it can develop and eventually add to its roster, all rolled into one. And it's had success stories — from Diana Silvers (a break-out in 2019's "Booksmart") to runway regulars like Lameka Fox and Gizele Oliveira.

A lot about social media has changed since then, from the way it looks to how we use it to what the big platforms are. Jeni Rose, SVP at IMG Models, tells Fashionista that the agency had built out a team that works on finding talent on Instagram over the past few years. (By its estimate, a fourth of its recruitment has been done through social media over the last five years.) And it was one of them that brought up TikTok as an opportunity.

"[They] said 'You know, I really think we should start looking at TikTok, because that truly is the demographic and Instagram has gotten so curated that it doesn't look the way it [did] give years ago, when we began scouting there,'" she remembers. "All of us thought, 'We're too old for TikTok. How does that work?'" |||READ MORE …

41 Transit Workers Dead: Crisis Takes Staggering Toll on Subways

The M.T.A. has been criticized for its response to the outbreak. Now a staffing shortage has made it difficult to keep even a diminished system running.

At least 41 transit workers have died, and more than 6,000 more have fallen sick or self-quarantined. Crew shortages have caused over 800 subway delays and forced 40 percent of train trips to be canceled in a single day. The average wait for some trains, usually four minutes, has ballooned to 40 minutes.

Since the coronavirus pandemic engulfed New York City, it has taken a staggering toll on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the agency that runs the subway, buses and commuter rails and is charged with shuttling workers — like doctors, nurses and emergency responders — who are essential to keeping the city functioning |||READ MORE …

Covid 19: Popular Billionaire Prophet, Jeremiah Fufeyin, Facilitates N300M Charity

 In a recent interview with StrokesAfrica.com, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin is quoted to have given back tithe and offering to Nigerians by way of charity, through his Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin (JOF) Foundation. The Man of God said that there is no better time for Men Of God to give back to members, followers and society as a whole, than this COVID-19 Isolation period. He stressed that it is very insensitive for Pastors to suggest the collection of tithe and offering from members through an online services and banking as everyone is obviously going through a tough times.

In light of this, Prophet Fufeyin has been seen giving back to Nigerians since the lockdown kicked off, through the JOF Foundation.

To start with, the Man of God has released over 25 Million Naira to his church workers, members and staff, to alleviate the effects of this season because, as they say, charity begins at home |||READ MORE …

Fury Trolls Joshua, Wilder For Heavyweight Losses

Tyson Fury took time out of his busy lockdown schedule to aim a few shots at his heavyweight rivals.

The Gypsy King has been hosting daily exercise videos on Instagram with the UK on lockdown due to the coronavirus.

Fury has been lending his voice to the campaign to keep people at home after seeing his trilogy encounter with Deontay Wilder fall through |||READ MORE …

Tokyo- Based Nigerian Coach Bolarinwa Wants Super Eagles Job

 Tokyo- based Nigerian coach , Obalola Bolarinwa has expressed interest in joining the technical crew of the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com.

Bolarinwa, who spent over a decade managing teams in Japan highlighted his qualities and how he woukd integrate the country’s style of play into the national team.

The gaffer, who has a UEFA B License specializes in coaching young talents and stated that he is determined to help discover and develop budding talents |||READ MORE …

After the virus: What world will we live in?

One day, the battle against the novel coronavirus will be won. But the world that emerges may look very different from the one we lived in before the pandemic began.

Over 60,000 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 and there are a more than a million confirmed cases with the outbreak yet to reach its peak across the developed and emerging world.

But on top of the tragic human toll, the coronavirus also threatens incalculable social, economic and political costs, and to trigger a wave of change that will shape our world for years to come |||READ MORE …

Lockdown: Three injured as Police crackdown on Lagos party

Three persons were allegedly injured when members of the Nigeria Police Force clamped down on a party in Surulere area of Lagos State.

The PUNCH reports that FCT Abuja, Lagos, and Ogun States are currently locked down and residents asked to stay at home to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Although the suspects said they were playing a piece of “loud music”, the Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Elkanah Bala, claimed they were caught hosting a party |||READ MORE …

Three Nigerians die of coronavirus in US

The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, has confirmed the death of three Nigerians from the coronavirus disease in the United States.

Okoyen made the announcement in a statement in New York on Saturday evening.

He said one of them, a doctor from Abia, contracted the virus while on duty in New York, the epicentre of the pandemic in the U.S |||READ MORE …

Fiokee celebrates 20 years as a guitarist with 50 hits

Top Guitarist, Ifiok Effanga Aka Fiokee has celebrated his 20th anniversary of playing the guitar with over 50 hit music works.

Fiokee who started playing the Guitar in 2000 in Delta State, revealed that he was taught the skill by a taxi driver while he was studying in the state.

Fiokee officially became a popular guitarist after he won the 2008 edition of Star Quest with group ‘Diamonds’. After the success, he went on to record the smash hit song ‘Scape Goat’ for D’Banj, which propelled his career. Fiokee has gone ahead to work with top Nigerian music stars that include Davido on ‘Gobe,’ ‘Orente,’ and ‘Pick up’ by Adekunle Gold, ‘Woju’ and ‘Laye’ by Kiss Daniel, ‘Johnny’, and ‘Kissing’ by Yemi Alade amongst several others |||READ MORE …

DJ Sose leads top DJs to host MTV Base’s Instagram Live Party

MTV Base has announced that it will be hosting a live party on its Instagram page every Friday and Saturday nights as part of efforts to get young people to stay home and stop the spread of the COVID – 19 virus.

The virtual party is modeled after MTV Base show, ‘DJ Takeover with DJ TTB’.

DJ Sose will join DJ TTB to lead several renowned celebrity DJs to entertain the thousands of fans that will join the Instagram Live sessions as they take turns on the wheels of steel |||READ MORE …

Five days of lockdown feel like five years – Lagosians cry out

Many Lagos residents, who spoke to The Nation on Saturday, especially the ones from families that are not used to bulk purchase of food items, are going through hard times as a result of the Coronavirus lockdown.

Mrs. Babatunde Ajala, a pastor’s wife, said before the lockdown, her neighbour told her about buying things in bulk but she did not have enough money to do so then.

“I have never bought things in bulk in my life. I don’t even have a fridge or a good place to store anything as we live in a makeshift house, so I ignored her but on the second day of the lockdown, we became very hungry |||READ MORE …

Nigerian woman dies of Coronavirus in UK

Nigerian woman from Delta state, Mrs. Sheba Ogheneovo Kudehinbu, née Eferoghene, has reportedly died of the pandemic Coronavirus in the United Kingdom.

The deceased who is a native of Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South council area of Delta State, was said to have died Friday morning, after battling with the disease for days.

National Coordinator of the Urhobo Renaissance Society (URS), a body of academia and professionals of Urhobo nationality, Prof. Hope Eghagha, disclosed this via a post on the group’s Facebook page late Friday |||READ MORE …

FMP GLOBAL: Get Involved Today

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COVID-19: Access Bank introduces Dual Transaction Service to enable customers access more funds

As the number of Coronavirus cases rises in Nigeria, Access Bank PLC has positioned itself at the top of the list of donors in a private sector co-operative intervention aimed to assist the Federal Government in the fight against COVID-19. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced this yesterday in a press statement aimed to keep the public abreast of the progress being made to defeat COVID-19 by all key players.

The Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19, which was set up at the onset of the pandemic by Access Bank, in collaboration with The Dangote Foundation, has as of Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, raised N15.32bn.

Earlier in the week, the Group Managing Director, Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe, had assured the public of the Bank’s commitment to, “support the government and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) by providing facilities that can serve as both testing and isolation centres.” |||READ MORE …

Keep your salaries, return the Camry cars

The global coronavirus pandemic has seemingly struck the chord of charity among Nigeria’s ruling class.

The members of the House of Representatives said this week that they would donate two months’ salary to the COVID-19 relief efforts.

As with everything money concerning the National Assembly, the donation is dogged in secrecy and questions |||READ MORE …