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Application Deadline: 31st May 2016

Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at Rotary Peace Centers. Through training, study, and practice, Rotary Peace Fellows become leaders and catalysts for peace and conflict resolution; many go on to careers in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.

Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of Rotary’s peace centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
In just over a decade, the Rotary Peace Centers have trained more than 900 fellows for careers in peace building. Many of them go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations like the United Nations and World Bank.
Eligibility Requirements:
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is designed for professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict prevention and resolution. The fellows are committed to community and international service and the pursuit of peace.
Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

Proficiency in English; proficiency in a second language is strongly recommended
Strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
Excellent leadership skills
Master’s degree applicants: minimum three years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, bachelor’s degree
Certificate applicants: minimum five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience, strong academic background

Eligibility restrictions

Rotary Peace Fellowships may not be used for doctoral study. And the following people are not eligible for the master’s degree program:

Active and honorary Rotary members
Employees of a Rotary club or district, Rotary International, or other Rotary entity
Spouses, lineal descendants (children or grandchildren by blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, or ancestors (parents or grandparents by blood) of any living person in these categories
Former Rotary members and their relatives as described above (within 36 months of their resignation)

Two types of peace fellowships are available.

Master’s degree

Rotary offer master’s degree fellowships at premier universities in fields related to peace and conflict prevention and resolution. Programs last 15 to 24 months and require a practical internship of two to three months during the academic break. Each year, Rotary award up to 50 master’s degree fellowships at these institutions:

Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA (fact sheet)
International Christian University, Japan (fact sheet)
University of Bradford, England (fact sheet)
University of Queensland, Australia (fact sheet)
Uppsala University, Sweden (fact sheet)

Professional development certificate

For experienced professionals working in peace-related fields who want to enhance their professional skills, rotary offer a three-month program in peace and conflict prevention and resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand (fact sheet).
This program incorporates two to three weeks of field study. Rotary award up to 50 certificates each year.

Application

Candidates have until 31 May to submit applications to their district.
Districts must submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation by 1 July.

Apply Now for the 2017/2018 Rotary Peace Fellowships for Young Professionals
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the 2017/2018 Rotary Peace Fellowships for Young Professionals

6:50 PM

Application Deadline:
Round 2: Monday, January 6, 2016
Round 3: Monday, April 4, 2016
Launched in January 2011, the scholarship program is SevenUp Botling Company‘s way of contributing towards building. Each year, a deserving Nigerian youth, resident within the country, will be selected and given the privilege of the best quality education at the Harvard Business School.
The scholarship covers tuition, housing, a ticket to the United States to begin the MBA program and a ticket back from the United States at the end of the MBA program.

Eligibility

The Scholarship is open to Nigerians who have successfully gained admission into the 2 year MBA programme at the Harvard Business School.

The Selection Process:

Once you gain admission from HBS, submit a copy of your electronic admission letter to us. All eligible applicants (Nigerian citizens resident in Nigeria who have gained admission to HBS) will be invited for multiple rounds of interviews with SevenUp Bottling Company Executives to determine their fit with SBC’s vision for the scholarship.
One scholarship will be awarded annually.
It is important to note that the Harvard Business School MBA application process is separate. Seven-Up only assesses candidates after they have succesfully navigated the entire HBS MBA application process on their own.

Scholarship Worth:

The scholarship covers tuition, housing, a ticket to the United States to begin the MBA program and a ticket back from the United States at the end of the MBA program.

How to Apply:

Apply for admission to the Full Time Harvard MBA Programme – Visit the Harvard MBA Programme website for admission criteria
Receive admission letter from Harvard Business School for Full Time Harvard MBA Programme
For further information and specific requirements, please send an email with a copy of your admissions letter to hbsscholarship@sevenup.org. The company will then contact you with next steps.

Applicants are encouraged to apply in the first or second round, as space in the class may be limited by the third round. In addition, applying in the earlier rounds will give candidates more time to address the following:

International candidates needing visas will find that applying in Round 3 makes the timing of their visa application stressful.
International candidates admitted in Rounds 1 and 2 find that it’s helpful to have the additional time to work on English proficiency.
Some candidates may be required to complete preliminary course work prior to their enrollment.
Many deadlines for outside (non-Harvard Business School) fellowships are in early spring. Only students who have been accepted are eligible for these fellowships.
Financial aid is available regardless of when students are admitted. However, since admitted students may apply for financial aid only after they are admitted Round 3 admits have less time to prepare their application.
Harvard Business School residence halls and Harvard University-affiliated apartments are assigned by lottery. Deadlines for both of these housing options precede Round 3 notification, and you must be admitted to HBS before you can enter these lotteries.

Application Periods:	Application submitted online by 12 noon Boston time:	Notification of the MBA Admissions Board’s decision:
Round 1	Monday, September 9, 2015	Wednesday, December, 2015
Round 2	Monday, January 6, 2016	Wednesday, March, 2016
Round 3	Monday, April 4, 2016	Wednesday, May, 2016

If you have already obtained your Harvard Business School admission, please email the electronic copies of your admission letter to hbsscholarship@sevenup.org
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the SevenUp Botling Company Harvard Business School Scholarship

2:14 PM

Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, has admitted that he could be facing “the end of the world” and end up in the labour market like Jose Mourinho, if results don’t improve.

The Red Devils have not won in their last five matches and Van Gaal welcomes Norwich City to Old Trafford on Saturday needing a win.

Speaking about Mourinho’s sack, the Dutchman says it was a “big surprise” to see him go, but stated that he could face similar fate.

“I know that, the players know that, my staff know that,” Van Gaal said.

“We have to win, because, if you lose, also for me, it’s the end of the world.

“We know that in advance [if results are poor, managers are vulnerable]. Jose also knows that, but it’s this world.

“What can I say? It was a big surprise for me, I didn’t expect it.

“He’s a fantastic manager with a record that nobody has in this football world, but it is still possible to be sacked.

“I have said this, last week or the week before, the main thing is always first, the results, and second, the chemistry between players, manager and his staff.

“I cannot judge what was happening in Chelsea, but I was very surprised to see Mourinho sacked.”

2:04 PM

Press Release:

Pilot phase of e-learning website launched for people who have the ambition to become a technician in Nigeria, Mozambique and DR Congo
Caterpillar today announced that it has launched the pilot-phase of the Technicians for Africa Project, an e-learning website for people who aspire to become a technician in Nigeria, Mozambique and DR Congo.
Technicians for Africa is an absolutely free online program for Africans seeking a new and exciting career as a service technician. Technicians for Africa is sponsored by Caterpillar, the global leader in construction and mining equipment. In just 3-6 months you can achieve Foundational Certification and begin an exciting journey towards a possible career as a well paid and highly valued service technician in the automotive, trucking or heavy equipment industry.
The website, which is available in French, Portuguese and English, is leveraging Caterpillar’s existing, state of the art e-learning solutions and makes them available for anyone in the three countries that has the ambition to develop a career as a heavy equipment Technician.
“This is just one of the ways that we’re looking to boost the skills in the industry as a whole. There is a vital need for skilled labour across these sectors in Africa. We are proud to see the launch of this initiative,” said David Picard, Region Manager responsible for Caterpillar’s distribution in Africa.
The pilot websites in English, French and Portuguese have already been launched and during the pilot stage they will be available in Nigeria, DR Congo and Mozambique. The access to the basic Caterpillar Technician curriculum is free. Those who register for the curriculum will have the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and upon successful completion of the curriculum, will earn a certificate of completion.
“Many School leavers are unable to enter the job market because they have been unable to receive enough technical knowledge when they leave school. In schools, the latest technical information isn’t always available,” explained Maurice Manders, Caterpillar’s Learning and Development Manager and also team leader of the e-learning project. “Offering an Internet-based basic learning curriculum that is available to schools and students is an efficient solution to this challenge,” he added.
The new free e-learning curriculum, which contains 18 modules of easy-to-understand, technical insights about safety and basic fundamental systems like electrical, hydraulics and powertrain, complements the paid-for e-learning platforms that are available to Caterpillar’s dealers and customers. Paying customers get access to a wider range of e-learning and more functionality of the learning management system.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Technicians for Africa Project

2:02 PM

Berlin’s House of One will bring Jews, Christians, and Muslims together. Each religion will have its own special section of the building, and they can come together in a communal room in the middle.

The worship center according to Business Insider will be built where Berlin’s first church once stood, 800 years ago, and is meant to reflect Berlin’s multiculturalism and diversity.

2:02 PM

As a student entrepreneur, starting up a business, challenges are sure to arise. However, what are the major challenges entrepreneurs face when starting a small business from scratch? How do successful entrepreneurs and drop out billionaires handle and solve problems in business? Must an entrepreneur face these business challenges when starting a business?

Well, the following quotes, will answer your questions:

Starting a business is like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. In mid air, the entrepreneur begins building a parachute and hopes it opens before hitting the ground.” – Robert Kiyosaki

“Without the element of uncertainty, the bringing off of even, the greatest business triumph would be dull, routine and eminently unsatisfying.” – J. Paul Getty

A business has to be involving, it has to be fun and it has to exercise your creative instincts.” – Richard Branson

“He that is prepared has half won the battle.” – Chinese Proverb

“The biggest challenge you have is to challenge your own self doubt and your laziness. It is your self doubt and your laziness that defines and limit who you are.” – Rich Dad

“To have a great idea, have a lot of them.” – Thomas Edison

There is far more opportunity than there is ability.” – Thomas Edison
Business is going to change in the next ten years than it has in the last fifty years.” – Bill Gates

“Capital can do nothing without brains to direct it.” – J. Ogden Armour

The ability to sell is the number one skill in business. If you cannot sell, don’t bother thinking about becoming a business owner.” – Rich Dad

“Individuals don’t win in business, teams do.” – Sam Walton

Business and investing are team sports.” – Rich Dad

My model for business is the Beatles. They were four guys that kept each other’s negative tendencies in check; they balanced each other. And the total was greater than the sum of the parts. Great things in business are not done by one person; they are done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs

“The competition to hire the best will increase in the years ahead. Companies that give extra flexibility to their employees will have the edge in this area.” – Bill Gates

“You must fire bad customers just as you would fire a bad employee. If you do not get rid of your bad employees, the good employees will leave. If I do not fire bad customers, not only will my good customers leave but many of my good employees will leave as well.” – Rich Dad

1:52 PM

Curiosity drives us all-to ask, to feel, to delve, to discover- and with the touch of a button or by swiping a mobile device, we satisfy that ever-present itch to know.

Google’s Annual Year in Search looks back at the events and hottest trends that kept fingers tapping throughout the year, in search of the latest news. So what caught the collective eye of Nigerians in 2015? Our 15^th Annual Year in Search has all the answers, based on the top searches conducted in the country.

Most Searched Event Queries in Nigeria

1. Xenophobia in South Africa

2. Elections

3. Nnamdi Kanu Arrest

4. Under 17 World Cup

5. Charlie Hebdo Attack

6. Mayweather Vs Pacquiao

7. Muna Obiekwe Dead

8. Ooni of Ife Dead

9. Lara Fortes and Oshiomhole Wedding

10. Diezani Alison Madueke Arrest

Top Trending Persons in Nigeria

1. Muna Obiekwe

2. Muhammadu Buhari

3. Lamar Odom

4. Bruce Jenner

5. Bobbi Kristina

6. Nnamdi Kanu

7. Bukola Saraki

8. Jidenna

9. Kiss Daniel

10. Attahiru Jega

Top Trending Musicians in Nigeria

1. Olamide

2. Kiss Daniel

3. Lil Kesh

4. Phyno

5. Falz

6. Flavour

7. Iyanya

8. Timi Dakolo

9. Don Jazzy

10. Chidinma

Top Trending Songs in Nigeria

1. Melo-Melo-Olamide

2. Woju Remix-Kiss Daniel ft Davido & Tiwa Savage

3. Bobo-Olamide

4. Hello-Adele

5. Woju-Kiss Daniel

6. Shakiti Bobo-Olamide

7. Fans Mi-Davido ft .Meek Mill

8. Godwin –Korede Bello

9. Laye-Kiss Daniel

10. Ojuelegba Remix-Wizkid ft. Drake &Skepta

Most Searched Sports Personalities in Nigeria

1. Pedro

2. Arda Turan

3. Anthony Martial

4. Karim Benzema

5. Peter Cech

6. Memphis Depay

7. Gabriel Paulista

8. Sergio Ramos

9. Matteo Darmain

10. Sunday Oliseh

1:50 PM

U.N. Security Council members unanimously approved a U.N. resolution Friday endorsing a peace process for Syria including a cease-fire and talks between the Damascus government and the opposition, but the draft makes no mention of the most contentious issue — the future role of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The resolution makes clear that the blueprint it endorses will not end the conflict, deep into its fifth year with well over 300,000 killed, because "terrorist groups," including the Islamic State group and the al-Qaida-linked al-Nusra Front, are not part of the cease-fire.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised "the unprecedented degree of unity" in the council, which has been stymied in the past over a political solution in Syria, and called the resolution "a milestone."
Foreign ministers from 17 countries met for more than five hours on how to implement their call in Vienna last month for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations between the government and opposition in early January. At the same time, diplomats worked to overcome divisions on the text of the resolution.

The resulting agreement "gives the Syrian people a real choice, not between Assad and Daesh, but between war and peace," Kerry said, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State extremists.

"We're under no illusions about the obstacles that exist ... especially about the future of President Assad" where "sharp differences" remain, Kerry said.

He made clear that Assad must go if there is to be peace in Syria, saying that "Assad has lost the ability ... to unite the country."

But Kerry later told reporters that the United States and the opposition had eventually realized that demanding Assad's departure up front in the process was "in fact, prolonging the war."
Kerry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.N. special envoy Staffan de Mistura made clear that the previously envisioned Jan. 1 start to peace talks was unlikely. De Mistura said invitations to the talks will go out in January, at least.

Kerry said a start to the talks in the middle or end of the month would be more reasonable. "In January, we expect to be at the table and implement a full cease-fire," he said.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the council that Syria was "in ruins," singling out besieged areas where "thousands of people have been forced to live on grass and weeds," which he called "outrageous."

"This marks a very important step on which we must build," Ban said of Friday's resolution.

Source: AP

1:23 PM

Three staff of online retail outlet, Konga today appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly stealing 500 units of Infinix Hot2 mobile phone valued at N9.6 million, according to a report by Vanguard.

The men; Ibrahim Maradesa, Oluwatoyin Salau and Jerry Idenudia are standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

The Prosecutor, Inspector Roman Unuigbe, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Nov. 4, at about 6:00p.m. They allegedly stole 500 units of Infinix Hot2 16 GB12 valued at N9.6 million, which happens to be the property of Konga online retailer.

According to him, the accused, who are drivers with the company, diverted a truck loaded with the items to an undisclosed destination. The accused men pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Magistrate, Mr P.A. Ojo, then admitted them to bail of N500, 000 each, with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till Feb. 17, 2016 for substantive trial.

12:35 PM

They say, "whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger." That is quite true (in a way sha).

Although i believe that: being stronger or weaker at the end of the (virtually) deathly experience depends on how, when and where you received the blow that woulda killed you (spiritually, physically or emotionally).

BECAUSE, truly, many people get weak(er) after certain 'killer' or 'fatal' experiences.

I recently saw a photo (the one above) of ’THE JOKER'- the villainous character in the movie, 'THE DARK KNIGHT'. He thinks: "whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you stranger."

Now i know, i know…..he's the bad guy!!!! but I AGREE with him and i think that that statement applies to humans (including you reading this - unless you are an alien).

*lemme prove it*

Some synonyms of the word: ‘STRANGE’ include:

Not normal, odd, unusual, unfamiliar, bizzare, old, singular, weird, fremd, new, unknown.

Basically, the word, 'Strange’ revolves around one thing- ‘CHANGE'.

IN OTHER WORDS:

"whatever doesn't kill you will simply change you".

CHANGE is a normal process, an adaptive response to stress or trauma. PATHOLOGY teaches that: when a cell is faced with an injury, stress or insult, it does either of two things: ADAPT or DIE.

NOW some people be like: "oh, you have changed...ah, you have changed."

*i get that too*.

But they fail to sit back and ask themselves: "what caused this change?" They rather rush into condemning that change. In most cases, when people change, it is an adaptive process to a blow/ trauma/ insult they received.

So before you think of condeming the change you see in a human, know that that change you see is most likely as a result of what that person who you think has changed has passed through- something that (almost) did some killing (spiritually, physically or emotionally).

1:10 AM

9 Steps To Memorize Quickly and not Forget. While most people are strongly against cramming, it is sometimes necessary. While concepts should be studied and understood, sometimes you have to memorize facts, figures and formulas, and that is where the ability to memorize quickly and not forget comes in. The problem is that recalling something requires learning, and we all learn in different ways. Below are some universal steps to mastering the art of recalling so that you can start memorizing a ton of data in a short amount of time.

1. Prepare your Mind

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First of you have to remove anything that can clutter your mind, free yourself of worries. Do not begin with liquor or anything that will impair your mind. Choose a place conducive to memorizing, usually a quiet place away from distractions and noise. There are also foods or drinks that help make the mind sharper, you can imbibe such. However, do so sparingly.

2. Recording

Most people especially auditory learners (this are people that learn and retain faster what they hear thanothers), can take advantage of a recorder either using your smartphone or some other recording device to make a record of what you want to memorize. listening to yourself speaking will help you retain and remember better.

3. Write Everything Down

Before you start trying to recall everything from memory, write and re-write the information. This will help you become more familiar with what you’re trying to memorize. Doing this while listening to your tape recorder can also help you retain a lot of the data. This is most useful for experiential learners (People that learn through repeated experiences).

4. Section your notes.

Now that you have everything written down in one set of notes, separate them into sections. This is ideal for visual learners(people that learn better and faster through sight) especially if you use color coding to differentiate between subjects. This will help you break everything down and start compartmentalizing the information being recorded in your brain. So use markers or highlighters of different colors. It is quite a fun way to memorize.

5. Apply Repetition

They say practice makes perfect, however, what they mean is repetition makes perfect. For each line of text, repeat it a few times and try to recall it without looking. As you memorize each set of text, be cumulative by adding the new information to what you’ve just learned. This will keep everything within your short-term memory from fading. Keep doing this until you have memorized that section and you are able to recall the entire thing. Do not move on to another section until you have memorized that one completely. If you are recording also replay over and over. Replay, rewind, replay.

6. Write it down from memory

Now that you can recall entire sections, write everything down from memory. This will reinforce everything you just have just learned by applying it experientially. You can also recite what you have been playing from memory. Don’t be discouraged if you do not get it, keep trying.

7. Teach it to someone (or yourself)

The most effective method for me when I was in school was to teach the information to someone else. You can do this in a variety of ways. You can lecture the knowledge to someone sitting right in front of you (or the mirror, if you can’t convince anyone to sit through it) and explain everything extemporaneously. Explaining to someone, engraves the information better in your subconscious and will make it far difficult to forget.

8. Listen to the recordings Always

While doing unrelated tasks like laundry or driving, go over the information again by listening to your tape recordings. This is certainly auditory learning, but it will still supplement everything you’ve shoved into your short-term memory. Even before you go to sleep, you can plug in headphones and continue listening, it is almost the same way we memorize songs.

9. Take a break

Finally, let your mind breathe. Go for a short time without thinking about what you just learned and come back to it later on. You’ll find out what you really know, of course, and this will help you focus on the sections you might be weakest at.

Some tips were gotten from lifehack.

10:55 AM

Undergraduate Scholarships

Here is the full list of all Scholarships for Nigerian Undergraduates in 2016 and how to apply for each of the scholarships and win. The information contained in this post will guide you on how to know application dates & deadline for each of the scholarship.

From the shortlist of winners of the under-listed Scholarship in the past 5 years, Over 30,000 students have benefited from theseNigerian scholarships. The amount of unclaimed money each year is alarming, this is as a result of lack of information by theNigerian undergraduate students seeking scholarships.

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Without much ado, here is the list of Scholarships for Nigerian Undergraduates in 2016.

Each of the listed scholarships here has a link to the entire post on this website about its previous application process, aptitude tests, Exam results and Shortlisting of winners and News Updates about them.

Make up your mind to go through each of the Scholarship Links and get the full details of each as the little 30 minutes you will spend getting the needed information for each of these scholarships will guarantee you a slot in the winners list in 2016. If I may ask, if spending 30 minutes reading all the posts that will give you a scholarship in 2016 is requirement for winning, won’t you do it. There is a magic in the next 30 minutes you are going to be reading through the content of the links to each scholarship, don’t miss it!
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIGERIA UNDERGRADUATES IN 2016

1. Agbami Medical & Engineering Scholarship For 100/200L

Worth: Medical awardees = N200, 000 , Engineering Students awards = N100,000

2. NNPC/CHEVRON JV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Worth: N150,000

3. NNPC/Addax Scholarship for 100L

Worth N100,000

4. Total E & P Scholarship For 100L/200L

Worth N150,000

5. NLNG Scholarship For 100L

worth N300,000

6. Exxon/Mobil Scholarship For 200L

Worth N150,000

7. SPDC (Shell) Scholarship For 100L 2015

Worth N75,000

8. PTDF Scholarship For 200L

Worth N150,000 Plus Laptop during first payment.

9. ABC Transport Scholarship For 100L

Worth N100,000

10. Federal Government Scholarship Award For 200/300/400L

fsb.gov.ng

Worth N150,000

11. MTN Foundation Scholarship For 200L (Application is currently Ongoing)

Worth N200,000

12. NAOC (Nigeria Agip Oil Company) Scholarship For 100L

Worth N100,000

13. Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship

WorthN100,000

14. NWAG Scholarship

Worth N50,000

15. SNEPCo Scholarship For 100L

16. MUSTE Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students (All levels)

17. BAT Iseyin Agronomy (BATIA) Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

18. Sir Emeka Offor Foundation Scholarship For Secondary, Undergraduates and Postgraduate Students

19. NDPC/Seplat Undergraduate Scholarship

20. APM Terminal Scholarship

21. Ikeoha Foundation Scholarship

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10:54 AM

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Before I dive into the matter, It is no longer news that Nigeria has decided. For the first time in the history of Nigeria, and incumbent president lost to the opposition. Clearly, this marked the beginning of a new dawn in Nigeria. Nigerians decided that General Muhammadu Buhari is the needed change. This entire episode demonstrates that the difference between history’s boldest accomplishments, and its most staggering failures is often, simply, the diligent will to persevere.

I have noticed a striking similarity between the two leaders. Abraham Lincoln has a compelling story. Our fathers tell us his stories, our teachers drum these stories in our ears, our inspirational speakers sing these stories to us, we marvel at these stories. These stories of Mr Lincoln are told to inspire us, to get us to believe in the pursuit of our dreams and aspirations. Mr Lincoln was indeed a flying ninja great man. He is a great illustration of the power of perseverance, as he had terrible and persistent heartache and defeat throughout this life, yet made history and changed the course of America. In business, Lincoln failed twice, as a politician he lost eight elections and he suffered a nervous breakdown, bedridden for six months, as fears, doubts and uncertainties lived within his soul.

1831 he failed in business.
In 1832 he ran for state legislature – lost.
In 1838 he sought to become speaker of the state legislature – defeated.
In 1843 he ran for Congress – lost.
In 1854 he ran for Senate of the United States – lost.
In 1856 he sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party’s national convention – got less than 100 votes.
In 1860 he was elected the 16th President of the United States.

As President, not only did Lincoln write and issue the Emancipation Proclamation that restricted slavery, but as the Civil War was ending in 1865, he initiated the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, outlawing U.S. slavery forever. But what Lincoln achieved could not have happened had it not been for his perseverance and his heartache and defeats, which he harnessed very effectively in ways that touch our lives today. He could have quit many times – but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of America.
Now back to our own story. General Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the polls is somewhat a reward for perseverance. He has been consistent in pursuing his political aspiration. He remained very consistent, resilient and courageous right from 2003 till date.

Beyond Abraham Lincoln, this is our story to tell our children, our colleagues, students, when teaching persistence. A deep story of a man who was once ridiculed and laughed at every time he lost an election; lost 3 times over a 12 year period, but refused to give up. He could have quit many times – but he did not and because he didn’t quit, he got victory at the March 28, 2015 polls, heralding a fresh season of leadership in Nigeria.

Perseverance is often the difference between those that succeed and those that do not. You can’t touch the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s too far away and the road is too long. You must travel the entire road, picking up valuable lessons along the way. The journey itself is as rewarding as the achievement of success, and the right journey will transform that success into a lasting legacy.

Perseverance is about picking yourself up every time you fall down. It’s about starting a new business with the attitude that failure is simply not an option. You must succeed. It’s about making the big presentation, acing it, not getting the account, and then trying even harder the next time around. It’s about making a plan and sticking to it. It’s about joining a group or organization, and then participating constantly. It’s about networking, and constantly trying to connect other people without regard to their referrals back to you. It’s about trying new things, failing, and then trying different new things. It’s about always bearing in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. Just as Richard Nixon once wrote, “A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits. ”

9:59 AM

9:56 AM

These are things I’ll tell my sister when she turns sixteen, there might be some changes tho, I don’t know. I just feel like young girls make a lot of decisions during that age based on all the wrong information. These are things I’ll probably tell any sixteen-year-old I care about

1. No, things are not messed. Your head’s just in the wrong places.

2. You are not weird. Everybody is. You’re normal. But by now you know, Normal is overrated.

3. The world is larger than boys

4. You have only just began, slow down, gather strength.

5. Ask mom about stuff, not your bestie.

6. If you find your bible boring, get a new translation, or a pink one (if you are a girly girl) and a study guide.

7. People are like you. They make mistakes, they disappoint. Get over it, fast.

8. Don’t look for unearthly things in earthlings. Look above, Look above.

9. Listen to Dad when he talks, The man is wise.

10. Chill on Facebook, and the internet, don’t be too afraid of your own company.

11. Don’t fall too madly for yourself, Go out, see the world.

12. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

13. Don’t believe all the stories, most of them are made up.

14. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you can’t stand boldly for what you believe and what you know, just don’t stop believing and don’t forget it. Boldness will come.

15. Life is not short, or long. Life is life. If you want to know more about it ask the author. God.

16. Read Mere Christainty by C.S. Lewis

17. You will not understand some days. Let them go. Another day awaits.

18. Examine all things before you take them in. Don’t eat rotten food.

19. School is important.

20. Learn to overlook things.

21. Don’t complicate simple things.

22. Listen to good music, it makes almost everything better.

23. You are not enough, God is. In Him, you are.

24. There are no trends better than the ones you set or follow in your head.

25. Be careful where your eyes go.

26. Everything passes. You’ll soon be 85.

27. Sex isn’t a thing. Sex is more. Sex is beautiful don’t mess it up by treating it anyless. God made it, God knows it. Would you run my computer without me? No, you need my password. Or say, an hacker. But still you won’t find what you are looking for without me.

28. Choose to be pure. It will save you a great deal of trouble.

29. Don’t be experimental with your life. Be sharp and chill.

30. Don’t join the fake tales bandwagon. It will show up in the future, and you won’t like it

31. You are accepted, you are beloved. Don’t go finding yourself in all the wrong places when you were never lost.

32. Dress nice. Look pretty. Inside. First.

33. You are not alone. Never ever.

34. Find beauty in the ordinary.

35. Speak the truth even if your voice shakes.

37. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Be an example.

38. Love. Understand that God is love. And there are no types to it. It is either love or not love.

39. Lift your eyes away from self. Most of your mind wars will begin to fade.

40. Breathe. Breathe. What exactly are you angry about?

41. All things are working for good. In the end, you’ll see.

42. You are Sun. Shine.

43. Say sorry. It takes two proud men to ague. Say sorry, and chew you pride.

44. Share.

45. Feel the emotions, feel em run around in your veins. Just don’t become the emotion.

46. When you are exhausted, run to rest. Run to Jesus.

47. Be thankful.

48. Don’t say everything that dances around your tongue, even if you think it’s true, especially to Mom and Pop. Bad idea.

49. Don’t be a salve to objects, don’t be a salve at all. You’ve been set free, don’t chain yourself down to mere things. Stay free.

50. Be open. It will make it easier to help you, to carry you, to love you.

51. You are rare. Be aware.

12 days to Christmas! Whoop whoop!

xx#

Omooba

6:30 AM

You Have A Smart Phone Stop Doing Stupid Ish With It

by Ofili

You have a smart phone stop doing stupid ish with it, basically means that you have a smart phone so stop doing ish with it! Lot of people use their ultra cool blackberrys, iphones and Android phones to send senseless messages and texts all day long. While there is nothing wrong with having a little fun with your phone, what is wrong is making that the primary purpose of your device. Your device is way too powerful for stuff like “if you don’t send this to 7 people your blank will blank” or “Forward this to all your friends for a free blank-pad.” Your smart phones are ~~smarter~~ better than that and should be used for smart things, like creating draft entries to that blog post that you have always been meaning to write, tracking your business appointments and activities, computing business expenses or responding to emails from those important clients and lots more. Whatever you decide to do, just remember that you have a smart phone so stop doing stupid ish with ith it!

6:12 AM

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