NO FEAR NO RELENT

 Do you remember the historic football match between Nigeria and Brazil in Atlanta during Olympics Games in 1996? General Sani Abacha was the president of Nigeria, while Jo Bonfrere was the Chief Coach of the Dream Team, Nwankwo Kanu fully on ground as the Captain of the team.

Brazil was the king of global football and they knew it. So, Nigeria losing to Brazil that night would not be a big deal.

Gosh! Brazil dealt with us that night. Till around 77th minute (about 12 minutes to the end of the game) Brazil was obviously dominating the game. The score line was Brazil 3, Nigeria 1.

Despite the Brazil squad including star names such as Carlos, Rivaldo, Bebeto and Ronaldo, Nigerians watching the game still think Nigeria did not deserve such humiliation by Brazil boys, we had been beaten mercilessly. Nigerians became angry towards the end of the match; many had turned off their Television sets, some were shedding tears, while few hoped and prayed that we would not be further disgraced with yet another goal, but the unimaginable happened in the game.

At about 78th minute Victor Ikpeba stroked from 20 meters to score the second goal, everything changed beyond the 3:2 score line. Pressure came upon Brazil and hope for the Nigeria players, they became more motivated and began to fire shots from every angle.

Then another miracle, at the 90th minute, just before the final whistle, Kanu Nwankwo turned and flipped the ball over Dida and it was another goal, the equalizer.y

What a wonderful match?...

There was a rule then, “the Golden Goal Rule", the first team to score in the extra time wins the game.

Then came the decisive goal from Papilo in just 3 minutes into the extra time… And that was how the messy game became a message.

A lot can still be done this year to make it a glorious year, the remaining part of the year is sufficient to define the whole year.

Don't lose hope now. It is too early to give up on your beautiful expectations for 2021.  

It is not over until it is over, wipe off the tears and buckle your shoes.

In the remaining days and weeks of this year, try to;

🔹Review

🔹Re- strategize

🔹 Relaunch.

🔹 keep faith alive

🔹fire shots from all angles

Surely, you will win...

🔹Resist the pull of fatigue regardless of the past disappointments and delay.

 *He is a God of Miracles*

He will make things happen for you. *You will smile at last*🍾🥂🍷🌹🌺🌹

SWEET WORD FOR HER

Lets take a look at this( friends).

And lets learn out of this.. 

When u chat wit ur galfriend lyk dis.... 

YOU: Hey

SHE: Hello 

YOU: Xup 

SHE: I'm fny and u? 

YOU: Gud 

SHE: Okay 

👆 There is another guy online going lyk dis.... 

GUY: Good morning beauty,😘 how is ur pretty self doing today? 

SHE: Lol.... Do u have to make me blush dis early morning? 

GUY: U deserve dat my bestie, u always luk more beautiful wen ever u blush 

SHE: Wow ...... Stop flattering me 

GUY: I'm not bby, is jxt dat i luv u and ur happiness matters to me... 

SHE: I'm in a relationship dear but de truth is dat u have a way of making me happy whenever i chat with you. 

GUY: u deserve to be happy, enjoy ur day my angel ,got to go naw,chat u later. 

SHE: Thanks sweetie,i will miss u online, can't wait to have u back online🙊 . . . 

U may think she's cheap to fall for a mere words,but that's how women were meant to be...... They like soft words from their spouse,give it to her and watch her melt in your arms The greatest mistake a man can make in a relationship is giving another man chance to make his woman happy Some guys can't even remember the last time they told their woman"BBY u are very beautiful " The highest they say is" Bby when are we going to see? ..... Bby wen are u coming to visit me? As if they are in the hospital ....

Learn to make ur partner special all days ✍️...

Reshaping To Better Life

What do you think about this question..?

Do we find ourself or does our self get demolished? 

Do We make a living by what we get, or we make a life by what we get..

 

Let's read this article... 

It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves..

 While it is true,, most people never see or understand the difference they make, or sometimes only imagine their actions by having a tiny effect, every single action a person takes has far-reaching consequences.

When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.. 

Look at me. You may think you see who I really am, but you'll never know me.

Look at this.. 

There is a time to speak up, and a time to be silent. A time to read and a time to write. A time to learn and a time to teach. A time to listen and time to be heard. A time to lose and a time to gain. And for all of these things the time in now..

Lemme tell you this...The world is a busy place filled with many busy businesses, both the Godly and the ungodly. It means before you go on to accept any activity or event that comes into the world, you must weigh its Values, examine the Virtues, listen to Views and then you give your Verdict. Satan is not wise; he is just crafty!

Don't complain about your life when you are the one who is handling it.Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting... It doesn't matter how many times you fall, what counts is how many times you stand up again.. .If there are no ups and down in your life It means you are dead.

Life is a matter of change is not a matter of choice...The worst part of life is that, you do not know what is coming up next.. 

Every new day is another chance to change your life... Decision defines destiny..

Its the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

Enjoy Every Moment You Have.. 

Because In Life, There Are No Rewinds...Every story has an end, but in life every ending is just a new beginning.

Thanks for reading.. 

Am still your your young boy 

ADESHOLA. A. OLAJUWON JAYCROWN..

UNDERSTANDING CONTENTMENT IN MARRIAGE

#THIS IS FOR EVERYONE.. :

Marriage is very enjoyable. But just as many factors are responsible for making it work, so also are many factors responsible for making it fail. One key that makes marriage work is called: CONTENTMENT.

What is contentment?

Simply put, an attitude of happiness and satisfaction. So a contented person is someone who is happy and satisfied (no matter the situation they find themselves in).

In the context of marriage, contentment means being happy and satisfied with your spouse for who they are,  and what they have.

Contentment is an attitude, and as we all know, our mindset to things must be a positive one. In a marriage, the two spouses are to be contented with themselves. Lack of contentment is the bane of many marriages today around the world.

Now let's see the areas contentment should displayed in marriage:

1. Religious beliefs

2. Ethnicity

3. Country of origin

4. Educational qualifications

5. Social and financial status

6. Physical outlook

7. Accommodation

8. Profession

9. Sexuality 

Contentment starts from the level of relationship. If satisfied with what one knows or sees about the other partner, then the relationship should graduate to marriage.

Sadly many people care less about the salient issues during courtship. Little or no attention is given to the things that matter so much to them. To most people, courtship is to be having fun and merriment alone.

When we were still dating and courting those days, my woman and I discussed real issues a lot. I am an Igbo man while she is a Yoruba lady. I asked how a few things about her tribe and culture. She did same with me. We were both satisfied with our answers. We talked about my accommodation. Those days I was living in a room and parlour apartment (popularly known as "face me and I will slap you"). She visited me there a few times and she was satisfied with it. Next we looked at my income then, she was also satisfied with it. Next was my profession, and she also expressed satisfaction about it. We got married a few years later I was still in those conditions, and her satisfaction didn't stop or wane. Two years into our marriage the condition changed a bit. I got another job with a little pay rise and we moved into a self-contained apartment. She was still satisfied with me.

Now hear this: contentment doesn't mean that you don't want more out of life. It simply means that you are happy and satisfied with what you have per time. As a newly wedded couple then, we lacked many things. We ate poorly made food (food not sumptuously garnished). We dressed poorly (we could not buy the trendy wears. In fact we didn't buy new clothes in years). The house we lived in was not in good shape. We only had one kitchen, one toilet and one bathroom for eight families to use). Sometimes to bath we queued, waiting for our turn. In that compound we had a bunch of irresponsible and troublesome fellows who were not cooperating on most issues, so every now and then there were heated arguments and sometimes fights in the compound.

Now here's why I am telling you all that: my wife is graduate and comes from a modest family. She lived in her parents' duplex. Yet she agreed to marry me under such very difficult conditions. She has been contented from day one in our marriage till now. May God bless her for her understanding of life and marriage.

Sometimes I wonder why some spouses decide to be a pain to the other partner in their marriage. Why would someone see and know what they are getting into and will get into it and start troubling the other person. That's is really unfair. Please stop it.

As a man, you like women with "big behind", busty, fair-complexioned. Why did you go for a "flat-behind", "tiny-breasted" and dark-complexioned woman as wife? Now you are not satisfied with her and keep hurting her in that marriage. Please stop torturing her, because it's all your fault. Yes, you heard me right!

Madam, you married a low income earner as a husband. Why do you insult and ridicule him every now and then because he doesn't have as much as other men you know have? Why the torture? Why didn't you marry those "big guys"?

My wife and I are very ambitious people. We like class and have taste for luxury. But since we didn't have what it takes to have the classy and luxury things of life, we exercised contentment. Never in our marriage has my wife has given me attitude because I didn't have. Never in our marriage has my wife denied me or deprived me of sex on account of her unmet needs or expectations. Never in our marriage did my wife ridicule in the presence of her family members because I couldn't give anything to her parents then. Rather, she was very contented, we were very contented. Today, we are still a very contented couple.

Dear friends, life is in phases and men are in sizes, hence the need for patience and contentment. Misery in marriage is not a product of lack of many things, but the lack of contentment. Please let's all develop contentment today, and see how happy and satisfied we will be in our respective marriages whether in plenty or in penury. Your best days are still ahead. 

Many thanks for the reading, commenting, liking and sharing.

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!!! BIG SECRETS IN MARRIAGE !!!

Let's read attentively

                    *secret 1*

Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his/her strength.

            *Secret 2*

Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married, stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future.

            *Secret 3*

Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges.  Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow: For better for worse. In sickness and in health be there.

              *Secret 4*

Every marriage has different levels of success. Don't compare your marriage with that of any one else. We can never be equal. Some will be far, some behind. To avoid marriage stresses, be patient, work hard and with time your marriage dreams shall come true.

             *Secret 5*

To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage. Some enemies of marriage are:

Ignorance 

Prayerlessness

Unforgiveness 

Third party influence 

Stinginess

Stubbornness 

Lack of love 

Rudeness

Laziness 

Disrespect 

Cheating etc. 

Be ready to fight to maintain your marriage zone.

             *Secret 6*

There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready - made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger, or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages. 

              *Secret 7*

God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of raw materials in order for you to mould the person into what you desire. This can only be achieved through prayer, love and Patience

             *Secret 8*

Getting married is taking a huge risk. You can not predict what will happen in the future.  Situations may change so leave room for adjustments. Husband can lose his good job or you may fail to have babies. All these require you to be prayerful otherwise you might divorce.

            *Secret 9*

Marriage is not a contract. It is  permanent. It needs total commitment. Love is the glue that sticks the couple together. Divorce starts in the mind and the devil feeds the mind. Never ever entertain thoughts of getting a divorce. Never threaten your spouse with divorce. Choose to remain married. God hates divorce.

            *Secret 10*

Every marriage has a price to pay. Marriage is like a bank account. It is the money that you deposit that you withdraw. If you don't deposit love, peace and care into your marriage, you are not a candidate for a blissful home.

So today let us pray for our marriages. Pls Send this link your frienfs and family and to those you care about because  you never know who you may be helping. May God bless you all. Amen.

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Author ... 

Olajuwon. A. Amos

(JAYCROWN) 

BENEFITS OF HONEY

12 Benefits of Honey - Advantages & Uses of Honey

Deemed as a top health food across the globe, Honey is a wonderful creation. Honey is among the most popular and widely used sweetener with enormous health benefits. It is used by several cultures around the world serving as a base for many traditional medicines, especially in Ayurveda. The health benefits and advantages of honey have been valued since ages.

• Useful in weight Management
• Strengthens Immune system
• Nourishes your skin and face
• Boosts your memory
• Home Remedy for Cough


• Natural home remedy for Dandruff
• Used for Healing Wounds
• Acts as a Natural Sleeping Aid
• Eases sinus issues


• Helps with gum disease
• Natural Energy Drink
• Prevents and helps control Eczema

Useful in weight Management

Did you know you can use Honey for Weight management? According to the famous author and nutritionist Mike McInnes, honey burns body fat even while when you are sleeping. It is one of the best foods for losing weight. Doctors recommend to have a spoonful of honey before going to bed. You can also consume a little honey with warm water on empty stomach early in the morning. Having it first thing in the morning, helps increase the metabolism, which in turn helps reduce weight faster. Honey is also good for improving your overall health.

Strengthens Immune system

Honey has countless medicinal properties that naturally help in curing a sore throat. Its antioxidants and bacteria-fighting assets also help against fighting infections that are caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi. According to doctors and scientists, buckwheat honey has the highest number of antioxidants and when consumed daily can be beneficial for boosting immunity in the long run and this is why honey has known to be one of the best immunity boosting foods. It is always advisable to consume honey every morning before breakfast or even workout to get an extra kick of energy for the whole day. It also works as a cleansing toner which improves immunity in children.

Nourishes your skin and face

Using Honey for skin is very useful because of its moisturizing and nourishing properties. Honey is the best natural moisturizer, especially for your dry skin and it is also very easy to apply. Raw honey not onlyunclogs pores but it also helps moisturize parched skin. It also helps curing cracked lips during winters. Many people also use honey masks for skin tone correction. Also being a natural antiseptic, it is useful for treatment of wounds, bruises, cuts, burns and other infections. Learn more about how honey can be used as one of the effective home remedies for glowing skin.

Boosts your memory

We are what we eat and hence it is very important to consume foods that help make our mental health strong to sustain in old age. Honey, the eternal sweetener has numerous health benefits, one of which includes boosting memory and concentration. Honey not only increases brain power and memory but also makes you a healthier person altogether. Consumption of honey prevents metabolic stress and helps calm and soothe the brain, which helps in augmenting memory in the long run. The natural antioxidants and therapeutic properties in honey help in boosting brains’ cholinergic system and circulation and receding cells that cause memory loss.

Home Remedy for Cough

Honey is known to be one of the best home remedies for dry cough as well as wet cough. Research has also shown that drinking a tablespoon of honey can reduce irritation in the throat. Honey is the preferred natural remedy for cough, especially for kids, as it helps to relieve nocturnal cough, allowing proper sleep.

Natural home remedy for Dandruff

Do you know how beneficial honey for hair can be? Honey is one of the best natural home remedies for dandruff. It not only provides nourishment to dry hair but it also gives you smooth and soft hair. You can also use honey and lavender with green tea to prevent hair fall. All you need to do is mix 2 tablespoons of Dabur Honey with equal amount of vegetable oil and apply it on your hair. Keep this hair mask on for 15 minutes, and then rinse it off before you shampoo.

Used for Healing Wounds

Honey has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties, which is why honey is used for healing wounds. After any skin injury, bacteria that live on your skin can infect and penetrate the wound site. Honey, has been found to destroy these bacteria.

Acts as a Natural Sleeping Aid

Having trouble falling asleep? You should try drinking this beverage made of warm milk and honey just before you sleep. For centuries, people have used this drink to help them sleep. This beverage is fairly easy to make. All you need to do is add a teaspoon of Dabur Honey into a glass of hot milk, or add 1 or 2 teaspoons of Dabur Honey to a cup of chamomile tea and sip to induce sleep.

Eases sinus issues

With increasing pollution and dust many people these days suffer from sinus related issues. Sinuses are small cavities in the skull that produce mucus to guard the respiratory system from allergies and infections. When we suffer from infections the viruses block the sinus, traps the air and mucus which causes distress. Honey on the other hand is a natural anti-bacterium and anti-septic that helps to clear the infections and reduce inflammations. Honey also soothes throat and reduces coughs and strengthens the immune system thereby causing less sinus attacks.

Helps with gum diseases

Honey’s anti-bacterial and infection healing properties help in treating and healing wounds. Teeth and gum diseases like gingivitis, bleeding and plaque can be treated to a great extent with the regular use of honey. Honey is known to release antiseptic hydrogen peroxide which acts as anti-microbial agent that prevents the growth of bacteria. Experts’ advice the use of raw honey mixed with water to be used as mouthwash. Also rubbing honey directly on affected gums gives instant relief from pain and inflammation and other periodontal diseases.

Natural Energy Drink

Honey is known as an excellent source of natural energy as the natural unprocessed sugar present in it enters the bloodstream directly and this in turn can give a quick boost of energy. This quick boost works like a wonder for your workout, especially in longer endurance exercises.

Prevents and helps control Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that causes red, itchy, flaky skin that causes discomfort. Usually, young children and teenagers suffer from eczema that can be treated with eczema. Those suffering can make a mixture of raw honey and cold-pressed olive oil and apply on the skin to get rid of the problem. Honey acts as a natural cleanser by removing dirt and making the skin smooth and soft. It can also be used for exfoliation of the skin by mixing it with oats in order to remove dead cells. Regular use of honey prevents eczema from occurring or coming back again.

ÀPÀ (SCAR)

Àpá means Scar*

*My name is Oladimeji and I am 32 years old. This is the story of my Àpá. Àpá means scar*

*I finished my NYSC in 2016 and immediately, I got a job with one of the banks in Nigeria and my branch is in Ogba, Lagos State.*

*I was barely 9 months to the banking job and one day, a fair lady passed a cheque leave to me, she has come to withdraw money from her account and a simple complement from my end "you are looking beautiful" created a spark that would later turn me into a mad and paralyzed guy for 2 years and that has been my Àpá.*

*I appreciated her beauty and sincerely speaking, her complexion and beauty will make a guy to look at her more often as long as she is around - and that was what happened! I couldn't concentrate.*

*Though, I didn't make mistake while handling her transaction but the mistake I made cost me more. I lust after her beauty.*

*When I gave her the cheque leave to write her name, address and sign at the back, she returned it with her complimentary card and I promised to call her after working hours.*

*I couldn't wait till the close of the day, I was looking at the time every five minutes. It was as if I was in eternity - the time was just too slow.* 

*My colleagues noticed my uneasy acts and they were just wondering - what's happening to Ola? Someone who won a lottery would not be happy more than me that day. I never knew I was entering into a journey that will take only the mercy and deliverance from God to save me. Still, the Àpá is with me.*

*After working hours, I put a call through to her and we fixed an appointment to meet that weekend.*

*Devil so planned it that it's just #100 from my place to where she was staying at Ogba and by weekend, I was at her place.*

*I can never forget that Saturday evening. She welcomed me with open arms and asked what I would like to take of which I responded "anything". Well, she didn't offered me anything but she did offer me something. She offered me what she called 'Nneka Treat' and that was the beginning of the Àpá.*

*For 30 minutes, I didn't know where I was again. It was after regaining my consciousness that I realized that the BJ in her complementary card meant BlowJob.*

*Her complementary card reads - BJ Services ...for all your pleasures, and her name Nneka, as the Managing Partner. So, what she had just offered me was a BJ and that was the first time I will experience such. That was the birth of my Àpá.*

*Well, I was a Christian but not a serious one then so I will categorise myself as just a church goer because I lost all my church sense that day.* 

*After the BJ experience, we ate and later had sex and the Àpà was stamped. I couldn't even go back to my place until the following day and I am sure if I wasn't going to resume work on Monday, I would still stay another day in her place.*

*When I got home the following day which was Sunday, I started calling her everyday for the next 4 days. The purpose of my calls was just to greet her and to ask for what she wanted and it was the same sentence anytime I call. "Hello Nneka, how are you today? I just want to ask you, what do you want?"*

*On Monday, which was the first working day after the incident, I called her in the morning in a place called "kitchen" at my place of work and I asked what she wanted for the day, she said, "I want you to transfer all the money in your account to me", and my response was just " yes ma". You would have thought I was transferring my 'close to a year' savings from the bank job to save a life at the hospital, that was the speed I used in transferring #256,000 that I have in my account to her. I had to even beg her after doing the transfer that I still have #1,032 left in my account but I couldn't transfer it and she said no problem.*

*The following day, Tuesday, she asked me what other investments do I have, I told her "I have a land bought from cooperative and another land that my late dad gave me." She asked me to sell it that day and transfer the money to her that same day and I had to sell both lands for #65,000 so that I can meet the deadline she gave to me.*

*By Wednesday, I had to sell all the electronics in my apartment and the furniture for #20,000 at Sabo. A guy living in my neighbour organised everything after I left for work, he just gave me the #20,000 as the amount of the goods sold.*

*By Thursday, I didn't have anything to meet up her demand and her response "then that's the end of you" was what I heard last...*

*Until after two years...*

*I heard that I ran mad at the "kitchen" after making a phone call.* *The kitchen is a private area in my place of work where we freshen up before attending to customers and to cool off the stress of the day. I had been calling Nneka from there since Monday after my encounter with her, and I think since I didn't have anything to offer again after my call with her on Thursday, that was why I ran mad and later became paralyzed.*

*I was told that it was the staff who knew the Church that I was attending that took me there and they put a call through to my mother to come down and attend to me. I had filled her name in my file as the next of kin.*

*I was told that it was the stress of my state of madness that cut short the life of my mother because I was not just a mad man, I was a paralyzed mad man.*

*I was told it was my mum that will carry me to the bathroom, to the toilet and she was there to take care of me. The church could only do little.*

*I was told that after one year in that state, my mum died and I was transfered to a prayer mountain with the help of Bimpe.*

*It was on the prayer mountain in Ogun State that I heard people shouting Hallelujah. For a very long time, I didn't know what was happening. All I saw first was that there were mad men chained under tress around and after a while, I saw Bimpe.*

*I could recognize Bimpe after two days of gaining my sanity fully and being able to talk.* 

*Bimpe was one of the marketing staff in the bank where I was before the whole saga and she was my friend there.*

*She told me she had to resign from the job after 1 year the incident happened to me because she heard from God that I am her husband and she said the confirmation was strong. Though, she said it wasn't easy for her but she knows the voice of her Father. Her family too supported her and she was with me after the death of my mum. Together with the support of her family, they were the ones who carried me to the prayer mountain in Ogun State and she had been there with me for a whole year till I receive my miracle.*

*It was a BlowJob of few minutes and one time sex with Nneka that put my life and Bimpe who is now my wife on hold for 2 years.*

*I was called a mad man for 2 years and though I'm healed but the Àpá is still there because now I use crutches.*

*Not many will receive mercy as I had received it from God.*

*Bimpe discussed with me some of my manifestations during the deliverance sessions and she said it was just God's mercy that restored me.*

*Truly, I am a living testimony of what is called Sexually Transmitted Demons as Bimpe said I manifested a whole lot of them before being delivered.*

*Now, I'm still using crutches and I can't go back to the place of work again. I will have to start arranging myself to find a new job but it will take some time.*

*However, I give thanks to God for delivering me from the shackles of Nneka.*

*The question I ask everyday is - How many people who have been trapped by Nneka have such testimony as mine?*

*If only the youths of this generation will learn from my experience and know that the best thing to do is to flee from all appearances of evil, sincerely it will save them from a lot of Àpá.*

*This is the story of my Àpá.*

*Àpà means scar and even though I have been delivered, the Àpá is still there.*

*Nothing has stolen more dreams, dashed more hopes, broken up more families, and messed up more people psychologically than our propensity to disregard God's commands regarding sexual purity.*

*Sexual immorality is a commandment from God.*

*Flee!!!*

*Me: pls read the above and let every youth under you read it too.*

ELEVATE 2021;LET'S GET MOVING

You’re feeling stuck. Last year was a tough year for many.

You know you need to do something. You’re just not sure what to do.

You’d like to make sure next year is not a repeat of this year.

Sound familiar?

I can’t think of a single person who wants this year to be a repeat of last. However, only a handful of people that I know are taking steps to ensure this year is different for them than 2020.

I recently conducted a brief survey here on LinkedIn and asked the following question:

What's your number one wish this year in terms of your career?

Here’s how people responded.

A promotion 27%

A raise         23%

New boss     4%

New job in a different company 45%

I have to admit, I didn’t quite see this coming. I was surprised by the number of people who choose a new job in a different company.

That got me thinking.

Many of you are looking to try something new this year. Maybe you have a clear sense of what this is or you’re still trying to figure it out.

Perhaps you’re not feeling challenged in your current role and there is nowhere to go in your company.

Or maybe you don’t foresee a promotion or pay raise becoming a reality anytime soon. This could be because you don’t know how to ask for a promotion or raise and actually get one.

You may be struggling with how to build relationships up, down, and across the organization when everyone is working remotely.

That’s when it hit me. There are a lot of people seeking to elevate their careers this year. Yet, they may not know where to start. Most could benefit from being surrounded by a group of like-minded people who are 100% committed to obtaining their goals this year. So, here’s what I’m going to do.

I’m going to be putting together a group coaching program for people who are 100% committed to achieving tangible results and elevating their career. This program is NOT for everyone, which is why we need to have a conversation, prior to you joining. You also have to be willing to make an investment, as it’s not free. There are plenty of free resources on my website if that’s all you can afford. I'll be offering early-bird pricing, so don't delay.

Results you can expect:

·     You’ll be prepared for your next promotion

·     You’ll be able to dramatically accelerate your job search

·     To enhance your ability to inspire, influence and motivate those around you

·     Greater Executive Presence

·     Vibrant, productive, strong relationships both up and down the organization

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Talk soon!

MOVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD IN A WORLD. WHERE EVERYTHING FEELS STALLED..

Yesterday, I received an email from a coaching client telling me that she received three job offers last week. She was elated!

Another client reached out to me to tell me she landed an awesome job, with a significant bump in pay and a great job title.

You may be thinking, “What do they have that I don’t have?” 

Here’s the thing. Neither of these people saw this coming when they started their search in late 2020. Yet, they kept the faith.

Things looked very bleak back in December. Companies were still shedding employees, and it looked like we’d be seeing more of the same come 2021.

Both people were working on the plans we created and feeling like they weren’t making much progress.

We had a lot of tough love sort of conversations. Yet, they persevered.

Here’s where their story may differ from yours.

Both clients continued to move their search forward in spite of feeling like they were merely treading water.

And then it happened.

In January, the floodgates opened. People in their network were calling them back. Those resumes they thought they were dumping into the abyss (also known as the applicant tracking system) seemed to have somehow surfaced. They were scoring interviews left and right.

An outsider would see this as luck, but I know better. We’ve had countless conversations around how to move forward when it feels like the rest of the world is on pause and the importance of being consistent, especially when you feel like you want to throw in the towel.

Here’s some advice for those of you who may be feeling stuck.

Keep your foot on the accelerator. Go after what you want, and don’t stop until you get it.

Identify the top 20 companies you’d like to work for and network your way in. Check their websites weekly to see if an opportunity comes up that’s right for you.

Surround yourself with positive people. Years ago, when I was laid off in one of our country’s worst recessions, I found myself wallowing in self-pity. I had no problems staying in this place because the people I surrounded myself with told me that I deserved to be disappointed and angry. I soon realized that their advice was doing more harm than good.

I left these people behind and started my own job search group. I handpicked the people that I wanted around me. We met weekly and shared job leads. We also shared words of encouragement that kept us afloat during some very dark times. We were fortunate to have someone in our group who was a black belt in the art of job search. Eventually, our group disbanded, as one by one, we secured employment. However, our friendship is still intact.

Get rid of the naysayers in your life and find a group (or start your own) of people who are on the positive road to a new beginning.

Get some professional advice. If you’ve been doing the same thing over and over, and it’s not working, then consider the possibility that you need a new plan.

If money is in short supply, consider reaching out to your college alumni association to see what resources are available for alum. If you’d prefer a more customized approach, ask people in your network, who they might recommend, to assist you in your endeavor to find a job search coach.

As the vaccine continues to roll out across the country, I predict we’ll see a surge in the number of open positions. The time to ready yourself for this next wave is NOW.

I'm excited about the future. How about you?

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30 ACCIENTS ATTRACTIONS

30 Top Attractions In Nigeria

The most populated country in Africa, Nigeria has become an untapped tourist paradise with long stretches of exotic beaches, lush mountains, well preserved tradition and culture and enchanting tourist attractions.

From the spiritual shines to the ancient cities of the north, from the river deltas to the Yoruba kingdoms, the Ibo’s stunning environments and among many simply pure sceneries; Nigeria leaves every visitor breathing hard with suspense and excitement. We present to you 30 top attractions in Nigeria:

1. The Ibeno Beach

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A blissful destination for tourists stretched over 245km on a sand bank in Ibeno lies the Ibeno Beach, a little haven for leisure seekers. The roaring waves, spots for sunbathing, unpolluted foliage of the mangrove forest, cool breeze from the water and a lush surrounding give this destination an unimaginable allure for tourists.

Location: Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State

2. Obudu Mountain Resort

Above the sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the famous Sankwala Mountains sits majestically the Obudu Mountain Resort. The temperate climate, breathtaking views, idyllic tranquility and beautiful scenery has made this resort one of the famous tourists’ sites in Nigeria.

Location: Obudu, Cross River State

3. Ngwo Pine Forest

The unique forest dynasty that is found in Ngwo Pine is a huge draw for visitors, romantically set by Mother Nature with sharp twists for adventure seekers, beautifully set pine trees and gently flowing stream for lovers, and the loud splashing of the waters inside the dark cleft inside a cave would blow off one’s imagination.

Location: Ngwo, Enugu State

4. Awhum Waterfall

Awhum boasts of numerous immaculate lakes, waterfall and a monastery. The waterfall forms beautiful scenery where water cascades over its top forming a stream, which has become a religious tourist site. It is close to the Awhum Monastery.

Location: Awhum, Enugu State

4. Arochukwu Long Juju Slave Route

The sacred altar, a six foot gully that takes people to the temple and the waterfall in Arochukwu Long Juju Slave route, beg tourists to explore the shrine of Ibn Ukpabi and the cult momument of Kamula.

Location: Arochukwu, Abia State

6. The Giant Footprint of Ukhuse Oke

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In a sacred grove where prehistory meets the modern, between a village called Ukhuse-oke and Ukhuseosi lies this distinct footprints of a prehistoric giant that are embedded permanently on flat granite rocks.

Location: Owan, Edo State

7. Port Harcourt Tourist Beach

If you are looking for a destination where you can run away from the bustling life of a city; one that is built on an artificial sand beach, Port Harcourt Tourist Beach is where you should be. It is a leisure hub along Kolabi Creek.

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State

8. Gashaki-Gumpti National Park

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A national park that offers a fascinating insight into life in medieval times in Nigeria is the Gashaki-Gumpti National Park. It is located within the Chappal Wadi, Mountain, Chappal Hendu and the Mountain of Wind. It is Nigeria’s largest and most diverse National Park.

Location: Gashaki-Gumpti, Taraba State

9. Alok Ikom Monoliths

300 carved stones standing upright in circles, facing each others in groups with images and texts inscribed on the monoliths are how you would see Alok Ikom Monoliths (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that are in form of a phallus.

Location: Ikom, Cross River state

10. Isaac Boro Garden Park

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Isaac Boro Garden Park is situated opposite the Mile One Bridge along the Old GRA in Port Harcourt. Today, it has become a tourist location where baseball and softball are played and a center for trade fairs and live entertainment. The tomb of Major Isaac Boro, a soldier killed in the Nigeria Civil War lies here.

11. The Tinapa Free Zone & Resort

The charm of Calabar mingled with the taste of its rich culture gives Tinapa Free Zone & Resort that magnificent scenario that mesmerizes tourists. It has 860,000 sq ft lettable retail space, an entertainment strip that houses a digital cinema, restaurants, a mini amphitheater, casino, and children’s arcade, a Studio Tinapa for Nollywood, a night club and pubs. Visit: Tinapa Free Zone and Resort

Location: Calabar, Cross River State

12. Osun-Osogbo Grove

This is the only tourist destination in Nigeria that has sacred shrines, sanctuaries, sculptures and art works that are created in the honour of the goddess of fertility, Osun. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated along the Oshun River.

Location: Oshogbo, Osun State

13. The Emotan Statue

Located opposite the Oba market in Benin City- Emotan Statue stands majestically, clad in her traditional wrapper and a headgear that is associated with royalty in the Benin Kingdom.

Location: Benin, Edo State

14. The Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin

The royal palace of the Oba of Benin is a UNESCO listed heritage site, centrally located near the King’s Square. It holds a huge collection of sculptural pieces of a lot of Benin Obas in bronze, ancestral shrines and ivory.

Location: Benin, Edo State

15. Sukur Cultural Landscape

Madageli- is the home of the Sukur cultural landscape is populated with traditional cemeteries and ritual terraced areas. Blessed with lush avifauna and situated on top of the Mandara Mountains. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location: Madageli, Adamawa State

16. Queen Amina’s Wall

In the city of Zazzau (Zaria) was built well-fortified walls to protect the ancient city by Queen Amina of Zaria, who is renowned for her wise military exploits and strategies so many years. This wall still stands majestically in the modern city of Zaria.

Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

17. Surame Cultural Landscape

When it comes to the wonders of human creativity, ingenuity and civilization, Surame cultural landscape makes that possible. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has walls made of huge stones and a palace for the village chief; Hidi.

Location: Surame, Sokoto State

18. Oban Hills, Cross River State

Korup National Park of Cameroon shares a border with the Oban Hills. Home to a lot of wildlife and plants; and this is one of the few places on earth you can find the Xavier’s Green Bull the Cassin’s Hawk eagle, Crested Guinea fowl, Bat Hawk and over 400 Chimpanzees lives here.

Location: Oban,Cross River State

19. Oke-Idanre Hill

A visit to the Oke-Idanre Hill gives a tourist access to a lot of spectacular valleys that are interspersed with inselbelgs and high plain about the sea level. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has Omi Aopara; the thunder water, Agbooogun foot print, burial grounds, shrines and the Owa’s palace.

Location: Oke-Idanre, Ondo State

20. Ogbunike Caves, Enugu State

Ogbunike Caves make an idea tourists destination. These caves are closely associated with historical and spiritual significance. There are 317 steps that need to be used to descend down to the caves. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Location: Ogbunike, Anambra State

21. Ancient Kano City Walls

There are much more to the beautiful medieval city of Kano when you see the impressive ancient Kano walls (listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ tentative list) . This 14km radius earth monument has a spiritual, cultural and historical significance. It is associated with the Emir’s Palace.

Location: Kano, Kano State

22. Coconut Beach

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No place tells the story of tourism fused with history like Badagry. It has breathtaking and beautiful ocean views, a perfect place for relaxation. 20 miles before you get to the Republic of Benin lies Coconut beach, and it is surrounded by a lot of coconut trees.

Location: Badagry, Lagos State

23. Bar Beach

If you are looking for a beach without plants or even coconut trees, Lagos Bar Beach should be your destination. Located close to the center of the magnificent Victoria Island and it is open to the public. The cool breeze from the ocean and the ocean side walk can be thrilling. Not forgetting the occasional parties and events that take place here.

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

24. Millennium Park

The Millennium Park is the largest public park in the capital city of Abuja. It is situated in the Maitama district. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was the one who inaugurated the park that has become kids’ paradise and a relaxation haven.

Location: Maitama, Abuja

25. Nana Living History Museum

The magnificent national monument of the Nana Living History Museum is situated in Koko in Warri, a museum that was built by a powerful 19th century business man, Chief Nana Olomu Ebrohimi.

Location: Warri, Delta State

26. The Ancient Nok Settlement

All over the world, the antiquities from the Ancient Nok Settlement are seen in galleries and museums. This little archaeologists’ haven is located in Jaba Local government. It was here that the Terracotta figurine was discovered in the world.

Location: Jaba , Kaduna State

27. New Afrika Shrine

When you feel like getting lost in music from the legendary Fela’s family,the New Afrika Shrine is where you should visit. This is the replacement of the original Shrine that was burnt down. A cover charge of N500 is collected. It is located in Adeleye Street, Ikeja.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos State

28. Abuja Arts And Crafts Village

Abuja Arts and Crafts Village is located at the Central Business District in Abuja , behind the Silverbird Cinema. There are lots of artefacts and handicrafts here for visitors to see and even buy.

Location: Abuja

29. Kainji National Park

Kainji National Park was established in1978 which has 3 distinct sectors, the Borgu Game Reserve, the Zugurma Game Reserve and the Kainji Lake where fishing is prohibited. It is situated in Kwara and Niger State.

Location: Niger State

30. Yankari National Park

In Bauchi State is the 2,244 km2 Yankari National Park; a home to wildlife in the state’s South-Central part. It houses a lot of natural warm water springs and it is the one of West Africa’s eco-destinations.

Location: Bauchi State