Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The Burden of Leadership -6 Nehemiah Standard “A good Shepherd (leader) lays down his life for the sheep (followers)” One of the prominent problems in Nigeria is the lack of sacrificial leaders. We have been plagued with Shepherds who eat the flocks to stay alive instead of making sacrifices for the flocks. Nehemiah was a political leader, who served as a Governor by appointment. And he served for twelve years! While in office, he had this to say: “Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even…

NUC GIVES LICENSE TO NED NWOKO’S SPORTS UNIVERSITY. The National Universities Commission, (NUC) has presented operational license to Sports university, Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State founded by philanthropist and international lawyer Hon.Prince Ned Nwoko. This followed the approval of the university by the federal executive council.FEC acknowledged as the first Sports university in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking to journalists after the presentation of the license by the National Universities commission NUC at Abuja, the proprietor/ pro -chancellor Prince Ned Nwoko, said the approval and License marked the fulfilment of a life dream. Prince Nwoko who received the…

Investor, Entrepreneur, and Women Empowerment advocate, Adesuwa Listed Among Top 40 Black Women In Asset Management globally It was another honour for the Founder and Managing Partner of Aruwa Capital Management, Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, who was listed as one of the Black Women in Asset Management, BWAM, 40 under 40 lists of women committed in shaping the future of asset management. The list celebrates inspiring Black women in asset management who have demonstrated leadership and strong achievements in their professional career. Black Women in Asset Management is an organization of professionals in the asset management…

BEST OF EDO AWARD SETS TO HONOUR TOP EDO PERSONALITIES The popular Edo award has nominated prominent personalities from all walks of life to this year’s award event. Meanwhile, in a press statement released by the publicity director of the Best of Edo Award, stated that the 2022 planning committee and its partners are pleased to inform the general public that the 5th edition of the Best of Edo Award has kicked off. The Year’s event is scheduled to hold on Sunday, 20th of November, 2022 at the Emporium Event Center, JBS Estate, off boundary/Sapele road, Benin City and will…

2023: Group seeks open contest for PDP Reps aspirants in Owan A group under the aegis of Akugbe, have insisted that the only way to get the best to represent Owan Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber, is to allow all the aspirants, irrespective of council area, test their popularity in the field. In a statement by the Chairman and Secretary, Mr Pius Osiemoje and Ifijen Ahonsi respectively, the group noted it was the chance the constituency has to correct the abysmal failure of the present occupant of the seat. It argue that the issue of zoning as…

The Burden of Leadership- 1 #Moses Model. “A leader takes the people from where they are to where they ought to be” It was the former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who was addressing the Nigerian governors at the time and brought their attention to one of their constitutional duties which many of them were shying away from. What duty was he talking about? The duty of signing death sentences after the judge has passed its verdict in the court of law. Why were they shying away from that responsibility? Your guess is as good as mine.…

Attributes of a Team Destroyer! 1 Previously, we looked at the attributes of a team player. Just as we have team players, which can invariably be described as team builders, we also have team destroyers. However, while everyone claims to be a team player, no one openly writes on their CV that they are team destroyers. But character, they say is like smoke, it can’t be hidden. So I will be taking you through the traits you need to look out for, to help you identify team destroyers anywhere you find them. The first trait you find in them is…

Attributes of a Team Destroyer-2 Envy! Previously we treated Talebearing as a common trait of a team destroyer. Now, let us take the second trait which is Envy! A destructive team player is always envious. What makes them envious? They have an uncontrollable habit of always comparing themselves with others. “…But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” 2Cor 10:12b From the moment they made it to the team, their first role is to start to analyze other team members. This is not to see how the quality of the team members would help…

Queen Evelyn Chukwujekwe emerged as I AM NIGERIA AMBASSADOR. Autism Spectrum Disorder Advocate, Queen Evelyn Chukwujekwu, current Mrs. Nigeria was on Thursday last week in Abuja signed up as I AM NIGERIA BRAND AMBASSADOR. I AM NIGERIA is a Youth Led, Youth Driven Registered Non Governmental Organization working with stakeholders to build a More Prosperous, a More Desirable and a More Inclusive Nigeria. According to Echezona Okoye, I AM NIGERIA Program Director, “this is a huge one for the brand. We have always wanted to sign up a value driven, passionate and hardworking young Nigerian to represent the brand both…

World Malaria Day: Ned Nwoko reiterated his foundation’s commitment in the fight against Malaria. Every 25th April has been set aside by Africa Union and World Health Organization to commemorate World Malaria Day, an age long scourge that causes over 400 thousands deaths in Africa annually. On this Basis, the Chairman of Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation and initiator of Malaria Eradication Project in Africa, Prince Ned Nwoko yesterday held a Media Chat with Press men to commemorate World Malaria Day 2022. He centered his address on the theme for this year from the Roll Back Malaria Partnership thus; Advance…