Author: Pele Odiase

Nigeria has foreign missions in a number of countries providing consular and visa services amongst others to its citizens. The D-day was around the corner for John to attend an appointment at the embassy for passport renewals for his family and he wasn’t looking forward to it at all. His previous experience at the embassy 5 years prior was nothing to write home about, it was a depressing experience he would rather forget. Being in the waiting room then was like a typical scene at Oshodi, jam packed, noisy, rowdy with people cursing and behaving like touts. It was strange…

The UK Labour Party is going through a challenging season in politics a lot of which has been played out in the media particularly in the events leading up to the recently concluded leadership election that brought about the election of Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the UK Labour Party.

Donald Donald Donald Trump! Prior to the United States of America’s 2016 presidential election, the name Donald Trump for decades was synonymous to wealth, success, business acumen, celebrity, showman and global real estate mogul. Come the campaign trail, the unseen and unheard Donald Trump began to unravel. Against all odds, plots, internal party disputes and the amazement of many, Donald Trump emerged as the republican candidate contesting against Hillary Clinton for the white house. No one could have written this script. How did an outsider, someone not in the political establishment in America come this far? Looking at the events…

Dear Habiba, We missed you again in school today, everyday Hauwa, Ekaete, Kemi, Uchenna and I meet behind the school admin block to pray that you can come back to school and play with us. Hauwa is muslim, Uchenna is Catholic, Kemi is Anglican but I’m not sure what  Ekaete’s religion is, you know they have their god in the backyard but we all agree that what they did to you is bad and we pray that you come back home. At the end of the prayer we say Amen. Is it true that you are now a muslim?

The content elaborates on the significance of the “Other Room,” representing the marital bedroom, emphasizing its role as a private space for resolving issues and nurturing intimacy. It discusses the importance of cleanliness, privacy, pleasantness, vulnerability, and mutual care in maintaining a healthy marriage, urging couples to revitalize their connection.

The MMM craze has taken many by storm, its promise to offer a 30% monthly increase is one that many could not refuse. Many alike from all walks of life, status, religion and creed have thrown caution into the wind in quest for quick money. Is MMM real and genuine? This is a 10 kobo question, the answer in my opinion it that it is Yet Another Ponzi Scheme (YAPS).

Code review is an important step in the software development life cycle during which software developers peer review the software in the pipeline on route to production. When done properly, it results in lower numbers of defects and bugs, improve software quality, transfer of knowledge, an atmosphere of team work and collective responsibility with better team cohesion. If badly planned and executed, it leads to strife, bitterness and missed delivery schedules.

To the ordinary, he was just another man with incredibly great strength which no one could fathom. To the hopeful, he was revered and his strength earned him a place as a judge to rule over his people. His judgement however became questionable when he saw what he wanted, wanted what he saw, got what he wanted and what he wanted he saw no more.

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o you remember growing up looking forward to the Olympics, Nigeria used to feature in finals and win medals. Names like Innocent Egbunike, Mary Onyali, Fatilat Ogunkoya, Peter Konyegwachie, Oliver Orok, Atanda Musa, Sunday Bada, David Izorinte, the Ezinwa brothers, Olapade Adeneken et al, were household names, not to mention the amazing record breaking exboy Aniefiok Udo. Fast forward 2 decades and the decline is staggering.

In the multitude of counsel there is safety. Leading an effective and productive development team involves knowing your team, understanding the skills they posses, their strengths, weaknesses experience. A key attribute is the ability to listen to others, respecting the views of every member of the team. Based on varied views and opinion, you make sound judgments with the sole objective of achieving the set objectives to attain the highest possible standard without jeopardising team cohesion. Having an I am always right attitude, not only disrespect members of your team, it also limits the team’s potential to innovate and flourish.…