10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T COMPLAIN ABOUT DURING RAMADAN

Ramadan is indeed a month of patience and abstinence from worldly affairs. It is the time for the remembrance of Allah and for repentance of sins as well as a chance to start all over again.

This month of fasting teaches patience and urges its observers to remain steadfast in their duty to Allah. While reaping the blessings and benefits of this holy month, Muslims should not complain about the hardships of observing fast. However, it is common to hear people complain about a number of things in this holy month.

Here are some things that top the list when it comes to being patient during Ramadan.

1.The fast itself

Fasting is demanding of us on many levels, which is the real test. You should refrain from complaining about feeling hungry or thirsty during the fast. Instead one should feel the pain of others who spend each year in this state. One should embrace this month and try to reap its full benefits.

2.The weather

The fact that Ramadan this year is in one of the hottest months of the year is not in our control. As a result, there is no use in complaining about how hot it is and how the heat

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BUHARI DIRECTS OSINBAJO TO SIGN 2017 BUDGET - GARBA SHEHU

President Muhammadu Buhari who has been in London for medical follow-up has directed his Vice, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to sign the 2017 appropriation bill as passed by the Senate.

A statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu said President Buhari gave the nod while maintaining that it is in the interest of the nation that Acting President Osinbajo signs the bill.

Shehu who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity also said that President Buhari stated his position in a letter to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma.

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REPS SUMMON MTN, ETISALAT, OTHERS OVER SACKS

A House of Representatives panel has summoned the chief executive officers of MTN, Glo, Airtel, Etisalat and Intel to appear before it tomorrow over the massive job losses in the telecoms sector.

The committee on telecommunications, chaired by Saheed Fijabi (APC, Oyo), said the five service providers have questions to answer regarding their recent actions of sacking many Nigerians without justifiable cause.

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FASHOLA ANGRY WITH ENUGU LEGISLATORS ACTION ON EEDC

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Raji Fashola, has faulted the no confidence vote passed on Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) by the state House of Assembly.

The minister, who criticised the action on Monday in Enugu at the 16th power sector monthly meeting, appealed to the state government to settle the N2.6 billion it owed EEDC.

He said that the debt contributed to the challenges faced by the distribution company in meeting the electricity needs of its consumers.

He expressed dismay that the company had been under assault in Enugu State.

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TOP 7 EXCUSES ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS:

1. “I’m not good enough.”
Reality: There are people not as smart, talented or experienced as you who got started and are already ahead of you.

2. “I don’t have the time.”
Reality: Success doesn’t come from having time. It comes from making time.

3. “I don’t have the money.”
Reality: You don’t need money to make money. You need a mission. Then deliver value to those who have the money.

4. “I don’t know the right people.”
Reality: You can change who you know and who knows you today. Start by being the kind of person you would want to know.

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6 WAYS TO ELIMINATE COMPUTER EYESTRAIN AT WORK

These days, many people have jobs that require them to stare at computer screens for hours on end. This can put a strain on the eyes thereby resulting in reduced work performance and productivity. Fortunately, it is easy to treat, all it takes is a few simple changes to your workspace.

Cut the glare: Change the lighting around you to reduce the effect on your computer screen. If light from a nearby window casts a glare, move your monitor and close the shades. Ask your employer to install a dimmer switch for the overhead fixtures if they're too bright, or buy a desk lamp with a moveable shade that casts light evenly over your desk. You can also add a glare filter to your monitor.

Rearrange your desk: The best position for your monitor is slightly below eye level, about 20 to 28 inches away from

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6 BASIC LIFE SKILLS YOU SHOULD LEARN

Life skills are skills you need to learn to make the most out of life. You can’t afford to leave the ‘nest’ without these basic life skills if you want to succeed; besides there’s nothing worse than going out into the world feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped to handle your own life.

Personal Skills

These are essential skills you need to maintain a healthy body and mind. They enhance your understanding of the world and improve your quality of life. They primarily include how you recognize, manage and cope with your emotions and the emotions of others around you (emotional intelligence); an awareness of the benefits of a healthy diet and the need for exercise or physical activity; and home and personal care skills.

Interpersonal Communication Skills

You need to learn how to properly communicate your thoughts, opinions and ideas if you truly want to succeed. Interpersonal communication skills are skills we use to interact directly with other people to promote understanding and clarification, and to avoid misunderstandings. These skills are particularly important for effective negotiations and for problem solving and decision making especially in the workplace.

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Daily Habits Of Successful People: It’s All About Routine

1. Plan Your Day The Night Before

Every minute spent in planning saves 10 minutes in execution. Sit down with a piece of paper and write down everything that you need to do the coming day. If for any reason you don’t do this, it should be the first thing you do every morning. When you write a list you have a track to run on.

Writing a list clarifies your thinking and goals…

Writing down a list forces you to think at a higher level…

If you start working from a list you increase you output 25% each day.

One of the habits of millionaires is that they start their day working from a list.

2. Set Priorities On Your List Before You Start The Day

Work from the 80/20 rule. If you have 10 items on your list of things to do, two will be the more important than all of the other items put together.

Go down your list and answer the question, “If I were to be called out of town for a 

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HOW TO BUDGET YOUR OWN SALARY - BUSINESS OWNERS

You're the business owner and you set the budget, so the size of your paycheck is entirely up to you. But while the freedom of setting your own salary sounds great in theory, in practice most business owners find it a tough call. Should you pay yourself what you need to cover expenses? What your business can afford? The salary you left behind to launch your business?

Your best bet is to factor in all three, and more. For your business to succeed you might consider taking a temporary drop in income. On the other hand, paying yourself far less than you're worth, or nothing at all, paints an unrealistic picture of the viability of your business for you or potential investors.

Here are the factors to consider before determining exactly how much to pay yourself.

Calculate What You Need

Your salary will depend on your living expenses, financial situation and comfort level with drawing on personal savings. First, put together a comprehensive list of your expenses [see worksheet below]. Be sure to include all annual, quarterly and monthly expenses. These include everything you'll spend money on, such as your rent or mortgage, car payments, car insurance, credit cards with outstanding balances, gym membership and grocery bills. Underestimating personal expenses is one of the biggest mistakes a new business owner can make. If you slip into the red, chances are your business will, too.

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13 YEARS AFTER, LIQUIDATED NIGERIA AIRWAYS WORKERS GET PAY OFF

From all indications, the federal government is set to pay workers of the liquidated Nigeria Airways staff their full benefits about 13 years after liquidation.

Daily Times investigations revealed that the government has done all necessary verifications to ensure payment of the workers whose over 30 percent had died as a result of various ailments since liquidation following their inability to access funds for medical bills and good up keep.

The minister of state, aviation, Hadi Sirika had in a function in Lagos told journalists that his headache was sourcing for funds to settle the former workers of the liquidated Nigeria Airways staff.

A total of N74 billion is required to offset the former workers bills and the leadership of the ex-workers are agitating for the payment of both the living and their dead colleagues.

It was however gathered that the government has agreed to their demands and has made all necessary documentation to effect payment before March 2017.

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RECRUITMENT: GRADUATE TRAINEE - FIDELITY BANK

Fidelity Bank is currently recruiting GRADUATE TRAINEE with deadline for submission of application being 28th of February. 

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AGAIN! 162 NIGERIANS DEPORTED FROM LIBYA

A total of 162 Nigerians stranded in the Islamic Republic of Libya were returned back home yesterday and received by the National Emergency Management Agency along with the office of the Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters. A chartered flight that brought the returnees arrived the cargo wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport where they were officially received at about 4pm.

Director General of NEMA was represented by the Deputy Director Search and Rescue Dr Onimode while the Special Assistant to the President Hon Abike Dabiri was represented by Mr Abdulrahman Balogun.

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7- Step Interview Preparation Plan

1. Research the organization.

This will help you answer questions and stand out from less prepared candidates.

-          - Seek background information. 

-          - Use tools like Vault, CareerSearch or The Riley Guide for an overview of the organization and its          industry profile.

-          - Visit the organization’s website to ensure that you understand the breadth of what they do.

-          - Review the organization's background and mission statement.

-          - Assess their products, services and client-base.

-          - Read recent press releases for insight on projected growth and stability.

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Court Sends Ex-minister's son Back to Prison for N100m Bail Terms

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Friday, February 3, 2017 ordered the remand of Shamsudeen Bala, son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed in Kuje prison pending the perfection of his bail terms.

Bala is being prosecuted on a 15-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N1.2 billion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FAILURE

I was taught never to look back in regret but to move on to the next thing. The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me. A setback is never a bad experience, just a learning curve.

 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FAILURE

1. To fail is not the same thing as being a failure

2. To fail is not the disgrace everyone thinks it is

3. Failure is only a temporary setback

4. Nothing worthwhile is ever achieved without running the risk of failure

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FLYING WITH NO HANDS – JESSICA COX

Oxford and Cambridge have now decided to remove the words CAN'T and IMPOSSIBLE from their dictionary.

Jessica Cox, A wonderful woman born 1983 in Tucson, Arizona is the world's first licensed armless pilot, as well as the first armless black-belt in the American Taekwondo Association. She was born without arms due to a rare birth defect.

She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in communications. Cox has not used prosthetic arms since she turned 14.Using her feet as most people use their hands, she is able, among other things, to drive an unmodified car with an unrestricted license, to type on a keyboard at 25 words per minute, to pump her own gas, and to put in and remove her contact lenses.

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THREE FEET FROM GOLD

One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat. Every person is guilty of this mistake at one time or another. An uncle of R. U. Darby was caught by the "gold fever" in the gold-rush days, and went west to DIG AND GROW RICH. He had never heard that more gold has been mined from the brains of men than has ever been taken from the earth. He staked a claim and went to work with pick and shovel. The going was hard, but his lust for gold was definite.

After weeks of labour, he was rewarded by the discovery of the shining ore. He needed machinery to bring the ore to the surface. Quietly, he covered up the mine, retraced his footsteps to his home in Williamsburg, Maryland, told his relatives and a few neighbors of the "strike." They got together money for the needed machinery, had it shipped. The uncle and Darby went back to work the mine.

The first car of ore was mined, and shipped to a smelter. The returns proved they had one of the richest mines in Colorado! A few more cars of that ore would clear the debts. Then would come the big killing in profits.

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10 Ways To Become Financially Independent

It’s a big joke believing that your business or your new job will make you financially independent. You have to know and study ways to become financially independent.

1. Visualize First, Then Plan: Start by considering what your vision of financial independence actually looks like and then get a reality check. Qualified financial experts can examine your current financial circumstances, listen to what financial independence means to you and help you craft a plan. The path to financial independence may be considerably different at age 20 than it is at age 50; the more time you have to save and invest generally produces a better outcome. But at any age, start with a realistic picture of your options.

2. Budget: Budgeting the process of tracking income, subtracting expenses and deciding how to divert the difference to your goals each month is the essential first task of personal finance. If you haven't learned to budget, you need to do so.

3. Spend Less Than You Earn: It might be obvious, but it's one of the most difficult financial behaviors 

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ILLEGALLY MIGRATED NIGERIANS IN ITALY

Figures from the Italian interior ministry estimated the record of Nigerian arrivals at 36,000, most of them claiming they were running away from Boko Haram insurgency or Niger Delta crisis.

The estimate was as of November 2016.

The Nigerian government was briefed by Italian authorities on this development late last year.

“Most Nigerian migrants pictured in this milieu, are motivated by economic and pecuniary interests”, said a spokesman for  Babachir David Lawal, secretary to the government of the federation.

From all indications, government may soon begin a campaign to dissuade the young Nigerian “opportunity seekers” from embarking on the “perilous Mediterranean crossings in their bid to emigrate to Europe”.

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FAYOSE BLASTS CLERICS OVER FALSE PREDICTIONS

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has taken a swipe at some clerics who had predicted that he would be impeached or removed from office in less than a year after his assumption of office.

It would be recalled that in 2014, shortly after his re-election and after his inauguration as governor, two clerics, (names withheld), from Ibadan and Akure, predicted that Fayose would not survive a year in office, adding that he would either be impeached or chased out of office as it happened in 2006 during his first tenure.

There were fierce legal and political battles afterwards that threatened his office but he was able to weather the storm. Boasting that negative prophecies against him will always fail because he is God’s project whose destiny is only determined by God, governor Fayose declared in Ado-Ekiti yesterday during the annual Christmas Carol Service at the Government House Grounds, that whatever God has purposed for him could not be altered by mere wishes of men. 

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