As part of efforts to appreciate excellence in our society, the
2018 Edition of Bright Media Merit Award has been held in Lagos to celebrate
people of great impact. Announcing the winners, The Chairman Planning
Committee, Tosin Adesile listed Ibrahim Yusuf of the Nations Sunday Desk, Efe
Soriyan,(GM,NTA Tejusoho),Mr. Seyi Whenu,(Permanent Secretary, Office of the
Chief of Staff),Emmanuel Faleti and others clinches awards ranging from
Journalist, Media Personality, Administrator and Entrepreneur of the year respectively.
The Guest Lecturer, Prof. Virgy Onyene, Head of Department,
Educational Management, University of Lagos who spoke on Our Education, Our
Pride described Nigeria's major problem as
implementation problem adding that Nigeria has one of the Best curriculum in
the world. She further enjoined the government to take Education seriously as
education can solve our problem while calling for urgent reforms in the
education sector.
The Chairman of the Occasion, Barrister Femi Kolajo enjoined
Nigerians to continue being hopeful in the midst of daunting challenges
confronting Nigeria. He noted that things will get better when we all do the
right thing which is the reason for this awards as people of impact are being
rewarded by Bright Media merit Award which had been in existence for over 15
years.
An Awardee, Emmanuel Faleti who bagged the Fast rising entrepreneur
of the year appreciated God for the opportunity to be considered for a unique
awards like this two years after National Youth Service Corps and with the
support of Bank of Industry.
By Tosin Adesile
The Gospel Musicians Association of Nigeria, (GOMAN) have
elected a new leader to steer the activities of the organisation for the next
three years.
Evangelist Funmi Aragbaiye at its 2016 national elections
emerged as the new President for the association after defeating the two other
candidates, Evangelist Philip Olayiwola and Rev karis Ekpeyong with double of
their votes.
The emergence of Fumi
Aragbaiye signalled the end of the tenure of Evangelist Timi Osunkoya popularly
known as Telemi now Orokoya three year single tenure as president.
In an interview with
the popular Artiste, Funmi Aragbaiye, she thanked the almighty for making her
witnessing the day after lots of call to serve the association which she
earlier rejected. She attributed her success to God and progressive GOMAN
members.
According to her,” I am going to work with everybody
including the candidates that lost. By God’s grace, one of our agenda is to get
a befitting secretariat for the association with the help of God”.
The Chairman of the GOMANEC election with the responsibility
of conducting election in various officers in the association, Pastor
Oluwaseun Oluwatunmbi said we have never
had it so good like this in the association for a long time. Before it was
selection, now it was a real contested election which had a clear winner.
Evangelist Lanre teriba also emerged as deputy west while Hon
Paul Ayodele North and Pst. Gabriel ibikunle as the new General Secretary.
The event was well attended by State branches while many attributed the success of
the new Presidents at the polls to her
many years of dedication to the work of God in the area of song ministration
and her will to move the association forward.
The 13th Annual Sparklight Media lecture will be deliverd by Mr Lekan Otufodunrin,Managing Editor,Online,The Nation Newspaper with theme: Social media campaign: Voice for the Voiceless at the Nigerian Union of Journalist,iwe-iroyin, Abeokuta on 17th July,2016 at 4pm.The event will also appreciates distinguished Nigerians who have contributed immensely to the service of the Country which includes: His Excellency,Senator Ibikunle Amosun,Mr. Waheed Adesina,Mrs Amosu,Dr (Mrs) Nike Owolabi, Dr(Mrs) Adekunle and a host of other distinguished Nigerians.
The Deputy Governor is expected to deliver the Sub-theme at the event.
The General Public is invited.
While men and women don’t really think along the same lines in a relationship, it’s rather simple to understand what it takes to keep a relationship happy.
For most men, intimacy is sexual companionship, while it’s just not the same for women.
But if you can learn to see the world through the eyes of your girlfriend, you’ll be able to understand what it really takes to be a good boyfriend.
How to be a good boyfriend
One of the easiest ways to be a great boyfriend is to understand your partner and put yourself in your partner’s shoes.
But for an easier way out, here are ten tips on how to be a good boyfriend that can help you make all the difference in your love life.
#1 Treat her like a lady
Boyfriends aren’t born great. They become good boyfriends by knowing how to behave with women and the girl they love.
One of the first steps in getting the admiration of a girl you like is to treat her like a lady.
Learn to be chivalrous and understand what it takes to make her feel special. It’s easy to play nice until you get the girl, and treat her like you don’t care once the chase is over, but guys who do that will never be able to hold on to a great girl who’s desired by all guys.
#2 Respect her as a person
You can’t expect your girlfriend to do everything you want or behave the way you expect her to, just because she’s your girlfriend. Remember that she’s just your girlfriend, you don’t own her and shouldn’t expect her to behave like a trained monkey just because she’s likes you or you’re getting some action in bed with her.
If you want to know how to be a good boyfriend, learn to treat your girlfriend with respect and pay attention to her needs. Don’t take her words lightly or ignore her advice just because she’s a ‘girl’. If you truly do love your girlfriend, you would respect her too.
And if you can’t respect her, it’s obvious it’s not love that’s holding the relationship together.
#3 Remember the special days
Do you ever forget your birthday? Of course, you don’t. You never forget your birthday because it’s a really special day that comes just once a year, right?
Don’t you think your anniversary is special too, or perhaps your girlfriend’s birthday? It’s really arrogant when a guy forgets a special occasion and then says it’s no big deal. If your own special day can be important, why can’t you understand that women give equal attention to their special days too. Try to make a conscious effort to understand your girlfriend and remember the special days if she’s indeed important to you.
#4 Be caring and affectionate
For men, what matters is physical intimacy and sex. For women, sex is equally important, but they do appreciate a lot of affection too. Just like sex matters to men, cuddles and affection matter just as much for women. Show your affection by spending time holding hands or sitting down in each other’s arms while having a conversation.
A warm hug and a few affectionate kisses mean more in love than wild sexual escapades. And it’ll help your relationship last longer too.
#5 Don’t take your girlfriend for granted
One of the most important aspects of knowing how to be a good boyfriend is to avoid taking your girlfriend for granted. If she gives you a foot massage or cooks a delicious meal for you over the weekend, just don’t take your girlfriend for granted and expect the same every weekend. In a great relationship, both partners have to understand the efforts of their lover and realize that every simple gesture is a sign of love and affection that should never be taken for granted.
Never ever take your girlfriend for granted or take a special gesture for granted. Instead, always learn to be thankful and appreciative of every single affectionate gesture.
#6 Support your girlfriend when she’s in need
All of us need a helpful hand when we’re in need. You don’t need to be clingy and become her Man Friday who’s there to answer her every beck and call. But when your girlfriend genuinely asks you for advice or help, be there to help her out.
Your weekend games or your male bonding time may be important to you, but on a rare occasion that your girlfriend asks you for a bit of help, make sure you’re by her side. It’s always reassuring for a girl to know that she can depend on her man for a helpful hand.
#7 Learn to apologize
Now this isn’t just isolated to boyfriends, but since we’re going over how to be a good boyfriend, we’ll stick to the man’s side of things. It may be egoistically painful to apologize, but sometimes, it’s a generous and yet humble move when a man can apologize to his girlfriend even if he’s not the one who’s wrong.
In the heat of an argument, it’s easy to get egoistic and have tempers flying on a high, but always remember that a simple apology can end the fight and help both of you communicate better. At times, apologize to your girlfriend even if it’s not your fault for the sake of the relationship.
P.S. You can always hint to your girlfriend that you’re still right when both of you are having a laugh after a few hours. It’ll help both of you sort your differences without getting blinded by anger or ego.
#8 Listen to her needs
Communicate and understand her needs and wants. Try to understand your girlfriend’s feelings, and even if she ever does sulk or behave grumpily, try to understand what’s going on in her mind instead of retaliating back in anger. Sometimes, women may find it easier to sit by themselves or throw an angry fit instead of getting straight to the point. It’s one of the differences in the way men and women react to pain or anger.
Instead of getting angry over her behavior, realize that men and women are different in such cases and try to understand her mind without losing your cool. It’ll make her feel better, and you a lot more understanding over time.
#9 Don’t try to dominate her
Most guys have a tendency to dominate their girlfriends. It may start out subtly in little ways like watching a favorite show or telling the girlfriend to avoid speaking to a few particular friends. But eventually, the urge to control a partner grows to an uncontrollable level, especially after marriage and even more so if the man’s the sole breadwinner.
This is one of the worst ways of trying to hold a relationship together. Instead of trying to dominate, learn to communicate. You can’t cage a lover or try to manipulate them into becoming what you want them to be. Love is about the attraction between two individuals. If you try to change someone, it’s not love that’s holding both of you together, it’s your insecurity and cowardliness.
#10 Push your girlfriend to be a better person
If you want to know how to be a good boyfriend, this is as good as it gets. You know your girlfriend better than anybody else, flaws and all. Most guys assume a relationship is all about being happy and in love, and having a great time in bed. But that’s not where love ends.
Help your girlfriend become a better person and help her overcome her flaws. When both of you try to make each other better individuals by overcoming each other’s flaws, you can achieve more happiness and satisfaction out of life. Learn to positively criticize your girlfriend and help her with her flaws at the same time. By helping her become a better person, she’ll love you and respect you a lot more.
Culled from-http://www.lovepanky.com/men/attracting-and-dating-women/how-to-be-a-good-boyfriend by Tosin Adesile
“Na wa ooo, for over
a year now, University of Lagos had been in the lime light”
“Yes ooo, the School is just relying on past glory”
“Don’t say that again, past glory bawo?, I totally disagree?
“To identify you Alumnus of the School is very easy. You like
hyping your School. How I wished Fmr. President Jonathan had effected the name
change from Unilag to Maulag, then, you people would have kept mute”
“Shame to the devil, thank God we resisted the decision
taken at a Beer Parlour”
“Hahaha, are you saying the former President do visit beer
parlour, that is a little bit funny”
“It could be funny to you but how on earth will a sitting
President just wake up and change the name of School that is 50 years to honour
a man who has nothing to do with the School”
“But let’s wait ooo, is it not the School that protested as
a result of bed-bug in their hall of residence. Despite you peoples claim that
you finished from School of first Choice”
“We all have access to speech but don’t forget the military
saying which goes thus- I can guarantee your freedom of speech but I may not be
able to guarantee what happens after making the speech”
“Serious palaver, alright but what happened to the girl
who electric wire fell on and died?”
“Things happen, that is just unfortunate that it happens.
Our prayers is that God will help us to stop the hand of evil”
“Ehn, but why did your Unilag refused to admit Students who
merit admission into medicine after passing with the required grade in 100
level?’
“That is not anyone’ fault. Not even the senate of the University.
The medical board had given a quota for admission and you won’t expect the
school to over-admit and risk dis-accreditation”
“But now that the Court has ruled that the University maintain
status quo pending the rule and determination by the competent court of
Jurisdiction, what will the School now do?”
“Story for the god”
“Let me congratulate your School for the record breaking
achievement of the boy who made 5.00CGPA, Ayodele Dada. I heard the House of
representative hosted him since they have nothing to do on the floor of the
house than to share money to each federal Constituency”
“Thank you for congratulating me. The boy has done all
Akokites proud but we need to appreciate the House of Representatives since
other tiers of Government ignored the outstanding feat of the boy including the
Governor of his State, Buroda Ayodele Fayose who has no other business than
smiting President Muhammadu Buhari”
“But wait oo, why did a Student of your Alma mater drink
Sniper, Eniola Jacob, a 300
level Students of Microbiology, is he fighting with the record breaker
ni or what do you actually think is
responsible?”
“That I don’t know, conflicting reports”
“But why do you think the parents of the boy decided to take
laws into their hands by detaining the four Students from their Childs
fellowship that came to commiserate with them on their son’s death”
“It will serve as deterrent to Students when their Parent sends
them to School, they should face their Studies. They have no business going
about the town greeting people up and down. If such is needed, the Dean of
Students Affairs office will push for that”
“Can you remind me that your slogan again?”
“Unilag…School of first Choice, the nation’s pride”
Sent from Felixdreal@yahoo.com
Tosin Adesile teaches
Mass Communication at the School of Part Time Studies and Diploma of the
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta,
Ogun State, An Alumnus of the University of Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday decried Nigeria’s management
of its oil wealth, saying it was regrettable that the country could not
produce enough refined petroleum products for its domestic use.Mr. Buhari stated this during his two-day official visit to Ogun State. He expressed regret that the country’s oil wealth was fast declining.
“I appreciate President Obasanjo for making me the Minister of Petroleum. For three years, he tolerated me. During that period we built Warri and Kaduna refineries. We laid so many pipelines and then we were exporting refined petroleum products. But what do we have today? I want to stop here,” Mr. Buhari said.
The president commended the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, for his administration’s effort in building infrastructure for the state.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Buhari commissioned projects in the state capital, Abeokuta, to mark the 40th year anniversary of the state’s creation.
The government had declared a work-free day, as thousands of residents lined the streets through which the president’s motorcade drove, chanting “sai Buhari! Sai baba! Sai Buhari!”
Some of the projects inaugurated by Mr. Buhari include the Ultra-Modern Market, Omida; Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti Flyover, Itoku; and the Ultra-Modern Market, Sapon, Abeokuta.
He also performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Judiciary Complex, and inaugurated the Femi and Dotun Oyewole Model School, and the Muhammadu Buhari Estate—all at Kobape.
After the commissioning, the president attended a luncheon organised by the state government. He was joined by the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun; the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed and others.
Also in attendance were the governors of Oyo and Osun States, Abiola Ajimobi and Rauf Aregbesola respectively, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his wife, Bola; former head of the defunct Interim National Government, Ernest Shonekan; wife of the Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo; the Olu of Ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewaland, Kehinde Olugbenle; the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; Osile of Oke-Ona, Adedapo Tejuoso; Olowu of Owu, Adegboyega Dosunmu; Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, Michael Adeniyi Soariwo; Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland Sikiru Adetona.
Also present at the luncheon were musicians actors and actresses from the state, inlcuding Olu Jacob, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi; Apala musician, Musiliu Haruna Ishola and Juju icon, Sir Shina Peters.
The anniversary special recognition award was given to Biyi Afonja, former INEC Commissioner for Lagos and Rivers State, Yetunde Gbadebo; Kessington Adebutu,and Wole Soyinka, who was conferred in absentia.
Mr. Obasanjo was given the “Icon of all Time” award by the state government.
Read the story of Agbash Richard Omere
in this Interview with Tosin Adesile
Q: How did you feel when you got an
award recently as the best Model of the year male in the University of Lagos?
A: I felt very elated when I got the award. It's a beautiful thing to be honored by your own people, that kind of recognition is rare and appreciated , so I say thank you “Unilag Awards” for breaking that jinx that a prophet is without no honour in his hometown, but this time,it was the opposite ".
A: What promoted a law student at the University of Lagos into Modelling?
A: I felt very elated when I got the award. It's a beautiful thing to be honored by your own people, that kind of recognition is rare and appreciated , so I say thank you “Unilag Awards” for breaking that jinx that a prophet is without no honour in his hometown, but this time,it was the opposite ".
A: What promoted a law student at the University of Lagos into Modelling?
Q. I guess am one of those few people
who break out of the African setting to pursue a career other than what the
society pressure them into. Law is a very interesting profession I hope to
delve into much later in life however there's the sparkle I get from being
around the camera; that thrill is why I model amongst other camera related jobs
I do.
Q: Can you remember how you started or
got attracted to modelling?
A: A saying goes thus "hunger begets talent" is actually a practical truth. This all began at the point in my life where my family couldn't afford to give me enough anymore and I had to stand up to think of how to be of benefit to them also. I wanted money and the question was "what can you do to get money" so I dug deep and brought all this out
Q: Who and who have you worked with since you began the journey into modelling contracts?
A: A saying goes thus "hunger begets talent" is actually a practical truth. This all began at the point in my life where my family couldn't afford to give me enough anymore and I had to stand up to think of how to be of benefit to them also. I wanted money and the question was "what can you do to get money" so I dug deep and brought all this out
Q: Who and who have you worked with since you began the journey into modelling contracts?
A: To mention a few, I have worked
with many key designers and retail outlet, Nike, Mango, Jack and Jones, Sheria
Ngowi from Tanzania, walked a good number of prominent fashion shows and booked
for some others till the end of the year; I rather not tell but the pictures
would. I also feature in short videos "sugar rush" by Tonto Dikeh,
"I love my country" by DJ cuppy and a few others.
Q: Since you said you had got bookings
till the end of the year, are you planning to dump law school which is in few
months to now?
A. Dump modelling for law school? No way!! Didn't build a brand throughout my University days to throw away when modelling is now bringing yields. I would just manage both sides of me properly as I have earlier done although, it comes with its own challenges but who said it would be easy anyways?
Q: Any regret So far?
A. Dump modelling for law school? No way!! Didn't build a brand throughout my University days to throw away when modelling is now bringing yields. I would just manage both sides of me properly as I have earlier done although, it comes with its own challenges but who said it would be easy anyways?
Q: Any regret So far?
A. To be frank it looked really bleak
when I started. My first set of pictures came out horrible and I wasn't certain
if I really chose the right thing to do with myself, went for some auditions
and got rejected over and over again but over time meeting people and
evolving, I see a very bleak end at some times when I have weekly bookings at sometimes,other
times no bookings but it has been a very interesting ride and it just getting
better. No regrets at all, I have learnt more than what an average Nigerian University
graduate knows.
Q: Where do you see yourself in the
next five years to now?
A. Getting into Unilag, I saw myself five years from 2010 as a graduate, jobless, dependent and jumping in into law school and then the job market, in 2012 I changed my thoughts and entered the job market without a degree yet earning like some degree holders, in 2020 I can not pigeon hole my success to say I would be particularly this or that but with the growth I have experienced in the last three years of my life, next five years, I hope to have started a company that attends to the legal issues of entertainment.
What do you want to tell other young people pursuing a dream too?
A: If you dream about something, don't let it out to everyone, not everyone will encourage you, commit your dreams to God, brace yourself and work your dream till it becomes reality.
A. Getting into Unilag, I saw myself five years from 2010 as a graduate, jobless, dependent and jumping in into law school and then the job market, in 2012 I changed my thoughts and entered the job market without a degree yet earning like some degree holders, in 2020 I can not pigeon hole my success to say I would be particularly this or that but with the growth I have experienced in the last three years of my life, next five years, I hope to have started a company that attends to the legal issues of entertainment.
What do you want to tell other young people pursuing a dream too?
A: If you dream about something, don't let it out to everyone, not everyone will encourage you, commit your dreams to God, brace yourself and work your dream till it becomes reality.
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