OJB'S COMMENT ON HIS KIDNEY FAILURE

“When early diagnosis was done, it was just a case of renal failure. Right now, my two kidneys are gone. We are running dialysis at the moment. It started two years ago, but gradually depreciated. Most people tend to attribute kidney problem to drinking and smoking. I was told it doesn’t have anything to do with that, because as much as I drink and smoke then, it was casual drinking. Maybe they offer you a bottle of drink and all that but not like I drink 15 bottles a day. I have a friend who has gone through this and he never drank or smoked.

“The whole process of the treatment from pre-process, transplanting process and post-transplanting will cost about $100, 000. In two years I have spent up to N5million which I have been trying to maintain myself. That is why it has been kept secret.”
“God willing, I have like eight to ten weeks more to get the transplant done. It’s strange, I still walk around a little. I can’t eat much though. I trust God and Nigerians for their financial support”

We wish him a quick recovery

NELSON MANDELA ON LIFE SUPPORT

South Africans lit candles outside the hospital where anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela lay Wednesday night amid a report that the former president was on life support.

An official briefed on his condition said he was on life support, but government spokesman Mac Maharaj declined to comment on the report, citing doctor-patient confidentiality.

Mandela, 94, considered the founding father of South Africa's multiracial democracy, has been hospitalized since June 8 for a recurring lung infection.

Authorities have described his condition as critical

REACTIONS AS ALHADJI TUNUBU PRONOUNCES HIS 30+ DAUGHTER AS THE IYA OLOJA OF LAGOS

Wonder shall never end in Lagos. Barely a week after the death of the Iya oloja of Lagos, the Asiwaju Bola Hamed Tinubu's mother. During the 8TH DAY Fidau in Lagos to honor the late mother, Tinubu who interrupted the prayer sessions to make the decree first told the market leaders that the house where Mogaji lived and died has been willed to the association.
Before the applause that followed could die down he went to the next item" " I also want to announce to you that the new Iyaloja of Lagos is Folashade Tinubu-ojo.We are in a new era.Besides,Mama was not older than her age when she became Iyaloja" By this time Sade

SNOWDEN'S LETTER ON ASYLUM REQUEST. A MUST READ!

The foreign minister of Ecuador, Ricardo Patino, held a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he made some remarks about NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden’s request for asylum and read an excerpt from the application.
Patino, according to a post by New York Times blogger Robert Mackey, said, “The word treason has been batted around in recent days. We need to ask who has betrayed who?”
The excerpt was apparently translated from Spanish

to English when it aired on BBC. That translation was posted by Mackey.
Here’s the first excerpt:

"I, Edward Snowden, citizen of the United States of America, am writing to request asylum in the Republic of Ecuador because of the risk of being persecuted by the government of the United States and its agents in relation to my decision to make public serious violations on

SNOWDEN SEEKS ASYLUM IN EQUADOR

Edward Snowden, who has said he might seek asylum in a country with 'shared values', such as Iceland.

Russia has offered to consider an asylum request from the US whistleblower Edward Snowden, in the Kremlin's latest move to woo critics of the west.
Snowden fled the United States before leaking the details of a top-secret US surveillance programme to the Guardian this month. He is currently believed to be in Hong Kong, but has reportedly changed hotels to keep his location secret.

Fearing US retaliation, Snowden said at the weekend that "my predisposition is to seek asylum in a country with shared values", citing Iceland as an example. He defended his decision to flee to Hong Kong by citing its relative freedom compared with mainland China.
Snowden is not known to have made any asylum

11 THINGS THAT WILL GET YOU PROMOTED

by Libby Kane
Have you ever been promoted? If so, congratulations.If not, there might be something you can do about that.
And we don’t mean “be more confident” or “be more passionate.” We mean specific actions you can take to impress your superiors—and take home a bigger paycheck.
Even if you’re not specifically looking for a flashier title or more money (although who isn’t?), these tips will help you become—or remain—a valued employee.
How did we find such useful tips? We asked the boss.
In fact, we interviewed nearly a dozen bosses, in fields ranging from marketing and tech to new media, executive recruiting, and financial planning. They spoke, on the condition of anonymity, to share exactly why they’d promoted a direct report in the past. From telling the boss when she’s wrong to schmoozing at happy hour, their answers just might surprise you.

1. Tell Me I’m Wrong

“I love when someone smart challenges my thinking,” says one boss.
That’s not to say you should be arguing with your supervisors on a regular basis, but if you have a well-thought-out point that disagrees with your boss’s plan, consider bringing it up directly. As this boss says, “I love it even more when a person has the data, facts, or examples to actually make his or her point.”

2. Bring the Bad News First

“Don’t tell me how fantastic you are. Tell me what is going wrong and, even more importantly, what you are going to do to fix it.”
Ultimately, a mistake or issue is your boss’s responsibility,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BEAUTIFUL GEM,TINUOLA FAMAKINWA

Happy Birthday Tinuola Famakinwa. This particular day only comes once in a life time.This is why we can't but celebrate with you. It is a great honor and privilege to have you a space as the 5th honorable personality on this platform. We wish you long life and prosperity in good health. We pray for you that as you grow in age,in multiple shall your strength be in Jesus name. The entire members of this media outfit join hands to say hip! hip!! hip!!! hurray. we love you.cheers.

Mgt 
Batode Consulting

That you are physically beautiful, is actually an understatement. You are much more on the inside.No wonder everyone wants your presence around at all cost. We can't but to celebrate a great day like this with you. Happy Birthday! Long life and prosperity.














The crown on the head of a king is not for fashion parade.But for bravery and responsibility in the time of challenges. You have got it all.Your resolve has been tested and found firm and worthy. This great day deserves to be honored in your life. We wish you many happy returns. We love you from the bottom of our hearts..We say a big Congratulations.

      Mgt
Local and International Issues

Wow! you mean that young and pretty girl back then school? Today is her birthday? Great! We bless God for her life and join the rest of the world to say Happy Birthday. She was such a cool, calm and collected personality. Everyone always wanted her around. She was such a diligent and intelligent girl. We wish her long life and prosperity. We miss her greatly.

University of Ibadan 08

DETAIN SNOWDEN FOR US. THE US ASKS HONGKONG AUTHORITY

The US has filed espionage charges against the
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and reports say authorities have requested that Hong Kong detain him for extradition. Legislators in Hong Kong responded by calling for mainland China to intervene in the case.
Snowden, 29, is charged with theft of government property, unauthorised communication of national defence information and wilful communication of classified communications intelligence information to an unauthorised person, according to court documents.
Snowden is reported to be in hiding in Hong Kong. The Washington Post said the US had asked the autonomous Chinese territory to detain the former

MOHAMMED ASSAF STOLE THE STAGE AT THE ARAB IDOL

The golden voice of a young man from a Gaza refugee camp has enchanted viewers of Arab Idol, broadcast weekly to huge audiences across the Middle East, making him a favourite to win the final of the television singing contest.
Mohammed Assaf, 22, has won massive support from viewers enthralled by his rendition of traditional love songs and laments for the Palestinian cause. He has also succeeded in uniting Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and the diaspora behind his efforts to win.
Assaf, who often performs wearing a traditional black-and-white chequered keffiyeh, is one of 12 finalists in the competition, broadcast by the Saudi-owned MBC1. Last year's winner secured a lucrative recording contract and was presented with a car.

WHO CAN STOP THIS SPAIN NOW?

The 2-1 scoreline might suggest a close contest,
but if this had been a boxing bout the referee would have stopped the game after Spain’s second goal such was the gulf in class between the two teams.
In the first half Spain enjoyed 78% of possession, with Pedro and Roberto Soldado scoring goals while Cesc Fabregas also hit the post, as the world champions created numerous other chances.
This against a side that are the Copa America champions, boasting the combined striking talents of Luis Suarez and Edison Cavani.
At one point in the first half, television cameras honed in on Suarez, capturing the Liverpool striker breathing heavily, despite having barely got near the ball as he vainly chased the Spanish ball-passing carousel.
"It's very difficult to generate any kind of danger when you

AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES TAKE OVER FROM NATO

The Afghan president, Hamid Karzai, has announced at a ceremony that his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security nationwide from the US-led Nato coalition.
The handover of responsibility is a significant milestone in the nearly 12-year war and marks a turning point for American and Nato forces, which will now move entirely into a supporting role. It also opens the way for their full withdrawal in 18 months.
"This is a historic moment for our country and from tomorrow all of the security operations will be in the hands of the Afghan security forces," Karzai said at the ceremony on Tuesday, held at the new National Defence University built to train Afghanistan's military officers.
Karzai said that in the coming months, coalition forces

YOU CAN STILL GET THE JOB

                                                    

Hello guys! The truth is, the global economy seems harsh for now. Lesser jobs are produced compared to the rate at which graduates are released yearly from our colleges. So, we are in support of entrepreneurship a......nd individual skill acquisition and development from all ends. Some are naturally gifted in these areas but not all of us. This is why some of us still have to look for the JOBS and we must make sure we get them at all cost by presenting ourselves for it.

This is what we know how to do best. Our experience as Human Capital Developers (training) from places we were privileged to have worked before, presently working, books we have read and people we have met and taught in this field make us relevant in what we do.

We render training on how to revamp resumes, interview and secret of landing the best jobs. We go from groups to groups, conferences, NGOs, centers, religious bodies etc to give seminars and training on how you can get the best job in any harsh economy. You might have read some of our periodical posts on resuming and secret of wining interviews. But it is always a different ball game when we come around to give training. The experience people had in places we have been buttresses this point beyond every reasonable doubt. Take this opportunity by inviting us over.

We will come over with our entire team. All you need is a venue for us anywhere in the world. You can never regret it.
We can help you to repackage your resume and make you ready for the best job.

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Batode Consulting

7 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

By David Bakke

Starting your own business isn’t as difficult as it sounds.About half of all private sector workers are employed by small business owners, and all of these ventures started with one thing: a great idea.
So if you’ve already come up with a great business idea, you’ve taken the first major step to starting your own business.
Of course, it’s not quite that simple. Here are a few additional things to consider before you get started:

1. Pursue Expertise

The first thing any small business owner will tell you is that she’s an expert in her field. You should be, too. If you want to start a landscaping business, for example, you’ll need to know how to operate all the necessary machinery. If you want to start an accounting practice,

8 MISTAKES THAT MAKE HIRING MANAGERS CRINGE

by Carrie Sloan

We picked the brains of two high-profile executives to
find out what you definitely shouldn’t say—and what they secretly think of your resume. (One was so brutally honest about her just-don’t-do-this advice that she preferred to remain anonymous.)

1. Not Knowing When to Stop Talking

“Talking over your interviewer is the biggest mistake that interview candidates don’t realize they’re making,” says Stacey Hawley, a career and leadership development coach and compensation specialist. “This is usually from nervousness, but as a result, the candidates outtalk the interviewer and don’t engage in active listening.”
Amy Michaels (name has been changed), a human resources director at a high-tech firm in New York City, agrees: “The inability to listen is huge. That person who’s always trying to have the exact right answer, but can’t stop talking? He or she ultimately won’t be a success.”
Instead, listen up and watch more subtle clues—like your interviewer’s body language. If she’s shifting back and forth or clearing her throat, it’s time to let her get to the next question.

2. Bad-Mouthing Your Ex (Job)

While it may seem like a no-brainer, putting down your current employer happens all too often, says Michaels, perhaps because the bad feelings

I AM NOT HERE TO HIDE FROM JUSTICE-- SNOWDEN

The former spy agency contractor who fled to
Hong Kong to leak U.S. secrets said he's not there to hide from justice and has faith in "the courts and people of Hong Kong to decide my fate."
"I am neither traitor nor hero. I'm an American," Edward Snowden declared to the South China Morning Post about his disclosures of top secret surveillance programs that have rocked Washington.
Snowden said in the interview published Wednesday that he hasn't dared contact his family or his girlfriend since coming forward as the leaker of NSA documents. "I am worried about the pressure they are feeling from the FBI," he said.
The FBI visited his father's house in Pennsylvania

HASSAN RAOUHANI IS THE NEW IRANIAN PRESIDENT

Iranian presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani raises his identity card before casting his vote in Tehran. Photograph: Xinhua Press/Corbis

The moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani has won the Iranian election and will succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president, Iran's interior minister announced on national television on Saturday.
Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar said Rouhani had secured just over the 50% of the vote needed to avoid a runoff, after a turnout of 72%.
Rouhani's win is a welcome surprise for many

FATAI ROLLING DOLLAR DRAWS THE COTTON AT 85

Fatai Rolling Dollars, is dead.He called it a
day in one of the hospitals in Surulere. 85 years olds.

Born 22nd July 1926. He was known for dexterity on the guitar even in his old age. His zest for life and energy, even in old age, was also a marvel to all who beheld him perform.May his soul rest in peace

STARTING YOUR FIRST JOB? HOW TO STAY ORGANIZED AND SANE

by Melinda Price
Like many other young professionals, I have a
jam-packed schedule. A typical week for me consists of working at my 9-to-5 job, volunteering at two nonprofits, happy hours and hikes with friends, networking at professional events, getting in some “me” time, and even doing some contract work.
And I love this pace, but when I first made the transition from college to working world, I found that balancing a new job, a personal life, and a new city—and staying happy doing it—was a pretty big challenge. Sure, I did a lot in undergrad, too, but there’s something about adding a full-time job into the mix that requires a different approach to scheduling, planning, and organization.
If you’re feeling the same way, here are a few things I found immensely helpful in balancing my first few post-grad months.

Recognize Your Needs—and Meet Them

You’ve heard this advice in college, but here it is again: Know what you, personally, need to succeed.
Many of my friends from college struggled with

SNOWDEN IS A HERO--ASSANGE SPOKE FROM THE ECUADOR'S EMBASSY

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, knows
something about secrets and what happens when they're exposed.

He has some advice for Edward Snowden, who recently leaked information about the extent of U.S. electronic surveillance programs.

"I would strongly advise him to go to Latin America," Assange made it known on Monday night. "Latin America has shown in the past 10 years that it is really

4 SNEAKY WAYS TO DETERMINE COMPANY CULTURE IN AN INTERVIEW

by Sara McCord

When you’re looking for a new job, you don’t justdesire to have a great mentor.
want the right position—you want the right culture fit: An office that matches your laid-back vibe, your work-hard-play-hard attitude, or your uber-creative personality. A team that supports your love for collaboration, your do-it-yourself spirit, or your
Sure, you could do good work anywhere—but if the attitudes and predispositions of the workplace feel like second nature, you’re more likely to hit the ground running (and to be happy there for the long haul).
But unfortunately, you can’t just ask “Can you tell me about the company culture?” and consider yourself covered. Much like you tout your best self in an interview, the person you’re interviewing with is putting his or her best foot forward—and you may hear a canned response that gives you very little insight.
So, your best bet is to ask questions that (okay, sneakily) give you the real details about what it’s like to work there. Try these four to get you started.

1. “Can you tell me about the busiest times of year?”

This is masked as a question about the cyclical nature of work, but what it really tells you is what the on-the-job hours look like: Do people say that January