LEADERSHIP Persons Of The Year, 2019

The 2020 LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards Ceremony was held at the International conference Centre (ICC), Abuja on March 19, 2020.

The event, themed “The Economics of Border Closure” was organized by LEADERSHIP Conferences Limited, a subsidiary of LEADERSHIP Group Limited.

The LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards holds annually to celebrate individuals as having distinguished themselves both in the public and private sectors. This recognition also includes outstanding corporate organizations nominated and considered to have excelled in commerce and industry within the same period |||READ MORE …

Love, Life & Fibroids on Lockdown

How are you doing? I hope you are coping ok in the very weird and testing times we’re living in.

If anyone is in need of a chat, or some encouragement – feel free to reach out. We’re all in this together and if there’s any way I can help you, then let me know.

My lockdown experience has been pretty enlightening, to say the least… |||READ MORE …

Covid-19 lockdown: Couple holds wedding online with over 45 people in attendance (photo)

A newly wed couple is presently trending online for getting married despite the Covi-19 lockdown.

While many chose to postpone their weddings till the COVID-19 epidemic is over, the lovebirds chose to go ahead with theirs by having it online.

Sharing a photo from the wedding, the younger sister of the groom with the twitter handle @kiyaniBba wrote “Today was my big bro’s wedding. Because of the virus, only the bride, groom and their witnesses were allowed in the room. As the official CTO of my family, I suggested that we set up a Zoom so that our relatives and friends could join us. I present you the first Zoom Wedding |||READ MORE …

Emery Blames Ex-Girlfriend For Arsenal Sack

Spanish coach Unai Emery says his former girlfriend was responsible for his sack at Arsenal.

This was revealed by Emery’s 35-year-old ex Sacha Wright who opened up on their relationship.

According to Wright who is 13 years Emery’s junior, they split last September before she took him back in December, after he had been sacked |||READ MORE …

Africa: More Trouble for Kenyans in China As Restaurants Ordered Not to Serve Blacks

Africans have become targets of suspicion, distrust and racism in China and now authorities have ordered bars and restaurants not to serve clients who appear to be of African origin.

This comes after China reported on Saturday a rise in new coronavirus cases, as authorities try to deal with a second wave of infections, particularly from imported and asymptomatic cases, as limits on cities and travel are lifted.

The US consulate in Guangzhou city advised African-Americans or those who feel they might be suspected of contact with nationals of African origin to avoid the city |||READ MORE …

Kaduna Commissioner exposes man having sex with mother, child

Determined to protect minors across the state, Hajiya Hafsat Mohammed Baba, Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development in Kaduna state has said that anyone caught violating minors in the state would not be spared by government.

The commissioner who was also member of the Human Capital Development Council gave a vivid description of how she handled a private school proprietor in the state who had confessed to having sex with a pupil in his school and her biological mother.

While commenting on the alleged rape case of Mr. Samuel Ejikeme, Proprietor of Liberation College Kaduna in “Let’s Talk” program monitored by Vanguard correspondent, Hajiya Baba said,” there is a law in Kaduna state protecting the children, signed and gazetted…..that’s the Child Welfare and Protection Law.” |||READ MORE …

Surviving in these COVID-19 times

It is 2020 and this year has been brutal so far for so many. As I sit here writing, we are going through a pandemic that has people dying and people holding on to their lives. I won't try to explain COVID-19 because I assume we have all heard enough and understand the risks and the current impact of the virus. It has kept most of us in our homes with little or no social interaction, and has yielded the term "social distancing". I will however share the tips below on social distancing from the CDC.

As a fitness enthusiast and world traveller, this impacts me in the same way it impacts everyone else, but it also means the things that I spent a lot of my time doing or planning (the gym and planes) are no-go areas. If you are anything like me, you have had to come up with new ways to still enjoy at least some of those interests in a safe manner.

On Instagram, I have been sharing daily routines that you can do at home or anywhere really. This pandemic has re-emphasized the point that you can work out anywhere, so I thought I'd write some tips for how I am staying physically and mentally healthy at home, because at this time, we need both |||READ MORE …

How to Use Digital Tools to Remember and Celebrate Your Long-Term Relationship

As humans, we thrive on relationships, and that is why we always want to remember the good times as these connections continue to grow. Luckily, in this increasingly digital age, you’re connected more now than ever. With apps and tools, we can celebrate our love for the world to see — or not — whichever way you prefer. Let’s look at some neat apps and fun ideas for celebrating your long-term love.

Digital Scrapbooks

Some people say that we are too obsessed with our phones and taking pictures, but there are so many sweet memories in life, and in our relationships, that they must absolutely be captured so we can remember the good times and even the adverse ones. The photos that we share on social media perfectly capture the love that you and your partner have created, so celebrate them!

Even if you take most of your pictures with your cell phone, you can still print them out and decorate your living space with your memories by taping them up, framing them, or even using them to resurface a table or desk. You can also display your photos in a digital picture frame that allows you to connect your phone or a memory card so you can see an endless stream of photos |||READ MORE …

107-year-old woman is oldest survivor of coronavirus

A 107-year old Dutch woman has recovered from the coronavirus, and is believed to be the oldest survivor of the pandemic in the world.

Cornelia Ras fell ill on March 17, the day after her 107th birthday, Dutch newspaper AD reported, after attending a church service with other residents of her nursing home on Goeree-Overflakkee, an island in the southwest of the country.

She and 40 others at the service were subsequently diagnosed as carrying the virus |||READ MORE …

Ambulance worker is arrested for stealing face masks with the intention of selling them online

An ambulance service worker has been arrested for stealing face masks to sell online for exorbitant prices.

The man in his 20s is accused of taking other protective items from medical centres across north London. Staff tipped off officers after noticing their equipment stores had been depleted.

The suspect was arrested on Windmill Road, north London in the early hours of the morning yesterday. Several of the items he stole had already been allegedly offered online |||READ MORE …

Teen in remote Amazonian tribe tests positive for coronavirus

A 15-year-old male from a remote indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest has tested positive for the coronavirus, Brazilian health officials said.

As of Friday, the teen from the Yanomami tribe remains in the ICU at a hospital in Roraima state, Insider.com reported, citing the O Globo newspaper.

Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta was quoted saying that the case is “worrying” considering the tribe’s isolation from the outside world |||READ MORE …

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 …