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Blog of the Week: Word Vomit

April 19, 2022

What pictures flood your mind when you think about a day in the life of a writer? A melancholy figure locked up in a darkened room, hunched over a laptop, churning out a bestseller? Or a sunny-faced bundle of creativity in pyjamas, peering at a thesaurus, a cup of tea in one hand, and a … Continue reading Blog of the Week: Word Vomit

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Entertainment SPORTS

Transfer Deadline Day Round-up

April 19, 2022

Victor Moses completed a season-long loan to Liverpool from Chelsea after finding first team action hard to come by this season. The winger was unveiled alongside Tiago Ilori (who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father) and Mahamdou Sakho who joined from Sporting Lisbon and Paris Saint Germain respectively. Osaze … Continue reading Transfer Deadline Day Round-up

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BUSINESS ECONOMY News

UBA Appoints New Executives, Announces Project Alpha

April 19, 2022

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has appointed new executives and announced the launch of Project Alpha – which the bank says is the new focus of its strategic transformation. According to the Bank, “Project Alpha is a 3 year route map of key transformation initiatives, designed to consolidate the Group’s strategic positioning and fully … Continue reading UBA Appoints New Executives, Announces Project Alpha

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TECH

Who to Follow on Twitter: Humorous Tweeters

April 19, 2022

Wondering who to follow on Twitter this weekend? A cheerful heart is a good medicine, so in the midst of grave political analysis and sobering discussions on the way forward for Nigeria, take a break to laugh, or at least chuckle. For tweets ranging from droll to rib-cracking, the following accounts are recommended: @Sir_Scribbles Bio: … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Humorous Tweeters

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CAREER

5 Questions Good Job Candidates Should Ask

April 19, 2022

It is often hard to know what to expect at the end of interviews, but at the end of most interviews, interviewers often ask potential candidates if they have any question they would like to ask. A candidate who asks questions of substance is perceived as a more engaging candidate. Asking questions show that you … Continue reading 5 Questions Good Job Candidates Should Ask

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Food Health

Obesity in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

April 19, 2022

During the summer break recently, I saw some kids and was not only baffled but afraid for the up-coming generation with regard to my encounter. A particular girl, who couldn’t be older than 15 years – which, by the way, is many years younger than I am, was HUGE! Let’s just say, triple my size. … Continue reading Obesity in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

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TECH Telecommunication

MTN Nigeria Gets Investors in People Accreditation

April 19, 2022

MTN Nigeria has been accredited by the Investors in People, IiP, United Kingdom, as an organization that invests in people. This first, for MTN Nigeria comes after assessment and being found worthy. “Achieving the IiP accreditation is for us a validation of the strength of our Employee Value Proposition also known as the MTN Deal. … Continue reading MTN Nigeria Gets Investors in People Accreditation

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Blog of the Week

Blog of the Week: Jobberman

April 19, 2022

Our mothers taught us many useful things; to say “please” and “thank you”, to always tell the truth, to put aside savings instead of spending all our money, to pray, to share what we have. Yet, upon entering the labour market we find that we need tools other than these to get and keep a … Continue reading Blog of the Week: Jobberman

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Entertainment

Olamide Splits With Manager

April 19, 2022

News reaching us is that rapper Olamide has parted ways with his manager, Tony Nwakolor. Tony Nwakolor was in the news recently after D’banj signed him on to be his manager. This seems to be his undoing, as the CEO of YBNL claims to be unsatisfied with his work since the signing, and suspects that … Continue reading Olamide Splits With Manager

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SPORTS

Utaka Joins Turkish Train

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles forward John Utaka has signed with Turkish outfit, Sivasspor on a free transfer after his contract with French side, Montpellier expired at the end of last season. Utaka, who recently got married in France, has joined the Turkish club on a two-year deal after undergoing medicals. Utaka scored the goals that gave Montpellier … Continue reading Utaka Joins Turkish Train

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Entertainment

“Before I Write A Book” BasketMouth Says: [Complete version]

April 19, 2022

I am sure many would love for Basketmouth to follow in the steps of Julius Agwu and write a book about his journey and experiences that got him to where he is now. And this unparalleled Nigerian comedian agrees. However, before he writes this book, he has a few words to say, and he would … Continue reading “Before I Write A Book” BasketMouth Says: [Complete version]

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Interviews

5 Minutes with Kemi Ogunniyi, Author, Tales of Mr. Tortoise

April 19, 2022

Kemi Ogunniyi, author of Foreign Otondo: Your NYSC Survival Guide, recently published her first children’s book, Tales of Mr. Tortoise. She talks to Connect Nigeria about her journey.   1. Tell us a bit about your professional background I’m a communications and business consultant. I specialise in helping small or medium enterprises develop their business … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Kemi Ogunniyi, Author, Tales of Mr. Tortoise

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Entertainment Personality

Tony Tetuila Supported Me as an Upcoming Comedian, Basket Mouth Says

April 19, 2022

Basket Mouth has a new series titled ‘Before I Write a Book’ chronicling his years as an upcoming Comedian. He hopes to develop it into a book, but sees it as a first step in that direction. He wrote: “Back stage at the Rothmans Groove tour which held @ TBS in 1998, there I was … Continue reading Tony Tetuila Supported Me as an Upcoming Comedian, Basket Mouth Says

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BUSINESS CAREER

How to Make a Great First Impression

April 19, 2022

  There is never a second chance for a first impression; it comes once and lasts for a very long time. Most people will judge you within the first few seconds of meeting you and their opinion will most likely never change. Making a good first impression is incredibly important. First foot best foot; you … Continue reading How to Make a Great First Impression

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Arts Health

Audition for MTV’s Shuga Series To Hold in Lagos This Weekend

April 19, 2022

Shuga, a film production of MTV Base on HIV, will hold auditions in Nigeria this weekend. “We are looking for real, raw talent that is going to help bring the Shuga drama series alive for Nigerian audiences,” said Georgia Arnold, Executive Director, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, “With principle photography for Shuga just a few weeks away, … Continue reading Audition for MTV’s Shuga Series To Hold in Lagos This Weekend

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