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  • 7 things ladies do that shows they love you. No. 4 Will shock you!

    7 things ladies do that shows they love you. No. 4 Will shock you!

    Girls are individuals that don’t flaunt how they feel about a guy easily as any excessive demonstration might make them look cheap to the guy.
    In other to avoid being perceived as being cheap and easy to get, ladies try as much as possible to see that they hide their emotions from guys they love or at least reduce how they express them.
    But for a girl to open her heart and show love, it should be considered an honour because once she loves, she does it with the whole of her heart.
    No girl is perfect but if a girl is doing some of these 7 things listed below around you, it could mean she loves you or feels a thing for you and this may be the perfect opportunity for you to have her by playing your cards right.

    1. She includes you in her future plans.
    For a lady to mention you in her future it means she likes you and would want to see you guys end up together.

    2. She enjoys being around you.
    When a lady dislikes you, she will use even the flimsiest excuse to avoid you.

    If she likes being around you, it’s a sign she likes you.

    3. She doesn’t hesitate to spend money on you.
    Ladies are very cautious in their spending when it comes to money. So, when she spends on you, it could mean something.

    4. She is ready to sacrifice her savings just to get you out of trouble.
    When she is willing to sacrifice her savings for you, it means she believes in you.

    5. She cries when you hurt her.
    If your words hurt her bro it means she loves you and holds you in high regard. So, watch your words when you are around her.

    6. She calls in the late hours of the night just to hear from you.
    For a lady to sacrifice her sleep to talk to you, you must be special then. Don’t take it for granted.
    7. She tells you that she dreamt about you last night.
    This could be another sign for her to show you she likes you and to make you feel special.

    This is also a way of her letting you know she’s always thinking of you.
    Whoever has dated a girl before must have experienced some of the things mentioned above. Because they exist in a relationship.

  • 8 Tips on becoming an attractive person

    8 Tips on becoming an attractive person

    Speaking about being attractive, I know we all have ideas when it comes to the kind of person we are drawn to but have you looked at yourself lately? Are you the kind of person people will find attractive?

    Here are tips on becoming the person everyone will be attracted to:

    You should love yourself

    Receiving love from someone else without loving yourself is a no-no. Embrace yourself, regard yourself with love and respect, feel comfortable in your own skin. It sends the message that you are capable of loving and getting loved. Believe me, it makes you attractive.

    You should live with purpose

    Discovering what to live for, what inspires you, and pouring passion and energy into it kind of magnets people to you. People with fuel-driven purposes are attractive.

    You should project self-confidence

    When you project self-confidence people tend to notice you and get drawn to you. Moreover, self-confidence is contagious and it tells that you are a person of potentialities.

    You should filter your emotions

    Negative emotions are unnecessary burdens that will weigh you down and damage you. Carrying bitterness, shame and regret will push people away from you because they do manifest as actions and character. Filter your emotions and you will become attractive.

    Improve yourself to become attractive

    You’ll definitely become attractive especially with the opposite sex if you continually improve yourself or develop yourself. Read books, exercise regularly, acquire skills, and look better.

    You should be optimistic

    When your optimism pours out, when you move with enthusiasm, when you reflect the character of someone with a positive outlook in life, trust me you’ll get lots of people lingering around you. Optimism is contagious.

    You should sharpen your talents/gifts

    Sharpen your talents or gifts, look for ways to improve on them, and utilize them fully. This will get you a loyal audience.

    Show genuine interest in people

    We all want to be heard. Showing genuine interest in people will make people follow you.

  • 3 Costly mistakes girls make when trying to attract a guy

    3 Costly mistakes girls make when trying to attract a guy

    It’s a natural knowledge that guys are attracted to girls likewise girls to guys. However, this publication is centred on some of the things girls do to get a guy attracted.

    Yes, girls do play the game of seduction not only in the bedroom but in the field too where they put up acts and put on outfits to bait a guy.

    However, in a bid to attract guys, girls tend to get it all wrong, thereby pushing them away instead.

    So you should read up the following to become aware of the mistakes girls make in a bid to attract guys:

    Putting up a false impression (fake life)

    A popular saying goes ‘fake it till you make it’. Frankly, fakeness doesn’t really help, it only keeps you stressed and/or perpetually broke as you try to keep it up. Guys get disgusted and discouraged by false impressions (pretence) especially when they fell in love with the fake you only to get a rude shock afterwards.

    Be yourself, allow him to see your true self, so your connection will be genuine. False impressions will only cause you trouble.

    Wearing exaggerated makeup

    Makeup is good, it makes you look groomed and attractive but when it becomes exaggerated you end up looking unreal and funny. Matter of fact, it spells out insecurity right on your forehead. Believe me, exaggerated makeup is a turn-off for guys.

    Wear makeup with moderation, so he can see you for who you really are. Also, it will send the message that you are truly a confident woman who is comfortable in her skin.

    Dressing provocatively to attract

    Dressing a bit sensually and elegantly is good enough, but if your dressing is overly sensual, it leaves nothing to the imagination and gives you the looks of a cheap whore. Moreover, other guys will ogle you which could make him begin to really see you like a cheap whore.

    Dress up like a woman with elegance and a touch of sensuality, you’ll bait him like placing a bone before a dog. He will come running at your feet throwing endearments and lingering.

  • 5 Characters of positive-minded people, No 3 is beautiful

    5 Characters of positive-minded people, No 3 is beautiful

    A positive-minded person is one that expects positive results in all possible ways. Never a naysayer and ever a yea-sayer. He or she always sees the glass as half full and not half empty.

    Here are the habits of positive-minded people:

    They do jobs they love

    positive-minded people seek happiness and contentment and not money when going for a job. Such persons are all about doing what they love which enables them to learn and grow.

    Ultimately, your happiness and peace of mind should take precedence over money.

    They are not quitters

    Persons with positive minds tend to succeed more because they try as many times as possible to solve problems or achieve a target.
    They don’t see setbacks as a deterrent but as motivators. They keep trying new solutions to old problems.

    Positive-minded people smile more

    Their positive mindset makes them smile a lot and according to studies smiling has a lot of psychological benefits; improves mood and lowers stress levels. It also enables you to make friends easily which is why positive-minded people attract people.

    They let go of grudges

    Persons with positive minds see reasons to let go of bitterness, shame and regret easily. Their inclination towards a satisfying and happier life makes them learn to let go of grudges.

    They hold on to good things

    Their positive minds make them see the brighter sides of bad situations. They always redirect negativity towards positive thinking and also journal happy events that take place in their lives. They remember positive things more often than they remember negative things. This gives them their mostly happy demeanour and easy approach to life.

  • 9 books that will expose you to wealth

    9 books that will expose you to wealth

    If you want to really know the best books to read if you want to make money and build wealth, then welcome to the right place.
    In this article, we will be looking at the Best Books one can read to expose his mind to ideas on how to make money and build wealth. This is going to be a game-changer for you who will take the decision to read these books.
    The practice of constantly exposing oneself to valuable ideas, coupled with discipline and perseverance has been the major key to the success we’ve seen in this life so far.
    Top CEOs and business magnates read over 50 books annually, while the average person barely reads 1.
    Out of hundreds of books, one can read on this subject, I boiled it down to this list of ten right here.
    It is not about attracting wealth to your life luckily, but this is about creating wealth through your actions.
    Without further ado, this is the List of 10 books one can read that will expose you to life-changing ideas.

    1. The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason

    The richest man in Babylon is a crucial book in terms of thinking about your life in relation to making money and how to gain financial freedom.

    The lessons you’ll learn from this one book are enough to change your future if you are open-minded

    If you are just beginning your journey to wealth creation, start with this book.

    2. Rich Dad Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki
    This Would have been the number one book on the list because it changed my perception of money forever.

    It Focuses on the cash flow quadrant and teaches you about generating properties and business.
    Rich dad poor dad always comes up as the go-to recommendation because of its simplicity, unlike most financial intelligence books.

    3. The Millionaire Fastlane By MJ DeMarco
    Although this is another book that’s not as popular as the previous two.

    When you are starting out, and you don’t have the money to buy rental properties or millions of dollars to invest in the stock market. This book addresses the issue.

    4. The Intelligent Investor By Benjamin Graham

    When Warren Buffet calls this book “The best book on investing ever written” People tend to agree with him.

    If you want to invest in the stock market by buying shares in companies, this is your crash course into long term and safe investment.

    It teaches you how to look at a company and understand it financials in order to help you determine if you should invest or not.
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    5. Principles By Ray Dalio

    6. The four hour work week By Tim Ferriss

    7. Zero to One By Peter Thiel

    8. The Parable of the Pipeline By Burke Hedges

    9. How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

    Even if you are not a business person, this book will help you get ahead in life and the way you communicate with people.

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  • These 4 powerful habits will make people value you

    These 4 powerful habits will make people value you

    To value something is to hold it in high esteem, regard it and place importance on it.

    The more people value you the more influential and honourable you become.

    When an employer places importance on an employee, he/she does everything to keep that employee. Because he/she knows the employee’s worth and cannot afford to lose him/her.

    One of the reasons why a lot of people get retrenched from their place of work these days is because they have not proven their worth and value but rather they’ve shown some behavioural flaws.

    Hence, there is a need to examine the basic things you need to do that will increase your worth and value.

    Because people will do whatever they need to do to keep someone they perceive is of high value to them either at work or in a relationship.

    Improve on the characters mentioned below if you want to become more valuable.

    • Honesty
    No individual will feel at ease keeping a dishonest friend. Likewise in an organization, they won’t keep a dishonest employee. A dishonest person is very dangerous to keep.

    In relationships and marriages, if you are not honest with your spouse, your spouse will no longer hold you in high esteem.

    This is why many men have lost the respect accrue to them by their wives due to dishonesty.

    It is very important for you to be honest and trustworthy if you want people to value you. Value is earned but not through questionable character but rather, value is earned through godly and unquestionable character.

    Until you start living a life of honesty, People will not value you.

    • Excellence
    Aside from good character, there is also a need for people to possess expertise, wisdom, and excellence in their career and chosen profession.

    Naturally, when you are excellent, both men of the high and low class will value you. If you are an artisan, your customers will gladly patronize you.

    To be sincere, everybody values an expert. Whatever it is you do, be sure to be an expert and portray excellence in it and it will bring you before kings and Queens.

    • Hardwork
    Truth be told, Nobody loves to deal with lazy people. If you want your self worth to increase you have to work diligently and faithfully.

    In your place of work, work thoroughly. Know what you are supposed to do and do it without being asked. Be proactive.
    Work dignifies a person.

    They may call you a workaholic, care less, and stay focused. Hard work pays.

    • Be Close To People
    One other way to stay relevant in life is by getting close to people, irrespective of the situations and circumstances surrounding them. Like they say, “true friends stick with you through thick and thin”.

    Some friends are seasonal friends, they show up only when things are fine and disappear when the going gets rough. It ought not to be like that.

    If you want people to value you, stick with them during their good and hard times. That way you’ve proved your worth to them.

    Staying close to people means relating well with them and understanding them even when they haven’t said a word.
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  • How to get rich before your 25th birthday

    How to get rich before your 25th birthday

    It’s everyone’s dream to be rich at a very young age. I mean who wouldn’t want to drive fancy cars, wear expensive clothes or even go to the most interesting places on the planet for weekends and vacations?

    Well, it’s ironic that not everyone gets to live a flamboyant life especially when one is only a 25-year-old person.

    However, what can we say about those that became millionaires at age 25 or even before that age?

    Could they have inherited it from their rich dad or should we just say luck shined on them? Well, I don’t place much belief in luck only opportunity meeting preparation.

    Catherine Cook
    Matt Mickiewicz
    Juliette Brindak
    Jermaine Griggs
    Sean Belnick

    Let me guess, the names of these people listed are not familiar to you. Right?

    What about names of people like Mark Zuckerberg and Michael Dell? Oh! Who wouldn’t know the famous CEO of Facebook and the founder of Dell computers?

    It should interest you to know that all these people mentioned above became millionaires before the age of 25.

    Apart from sharing the obvious fact that they are all young millionaires, they all have something in common and that is part of what made them rich.

    Truth be told, there are only a handful of jobs to do that can make you a millionaire and even so, you would have to work for years, save and invest much before you become rich. And by then you would be in your 50s or even older.

    Being rich at a young age requires thinking outside the box_ doing what other people would feel reluctant to do or might have thought of to be a sheer waste of time.

    All the rich young men and women mentioned above all have something in common. They began their businesses while in high school or college, they possess a drive, desire and entrepreneurial spirit. They manage to get it all done. And probably they had a bit of luck per se.

    To break it all down, becoming rich at 25 depends on when you all started. If you want to be rich soon you have to start early.

    Avoid procrastination, get up and bring that great idea on your beautiful mind to reality otherwise, you will see someone using that same idea to enrich himself/herself.

    When people see problems, open your eyes to see opportunities and provide solutions that people will pay to get.

    I hope this article awakens the millionaire inside of you. Thanks for reading.

  • 9 Foods Nigerians Can’t Do Without

    9 Foods Nigerians Can’t Do Without

    Food is one of the most essentials in the life of every living organism. Every living organism especially humans rely on the energy it provides for day-to-day activities. However, there are foods ubiquitous in certain regions of the world. The common ones in Nigeria that at least every Nigerian, both poor and the rich has tasted and can’t do without are;

    Garri: Garri is a common food made from cassava (manihotspp) in a granulated form. It is also called the Life-saver, at least every Nigerian student can attest to that especially the ones from boarding schools because it’s cheap and affordable trust me when I tell you. Eba can be made from garri and eaten with any kind of soup.
    Groundnut: this is another good food rich in protein. It is common in every Nigerian home because of its affordability and nutritional content. You can use it to cook soup and also you can eat it with different foods like garri, bread, garden egg, and some other food.
    Bread: bread is another common food that every Nigerian can not do without, both the rich and the poor. It’s high in carbohydrates and many hard labourers chose it because of the fast energy it gives. It’s affordable and considered fast food. This food can be taken with tea, soft drinks, juice, pap, and akara, or even coffee
    Noodles: this food here is popularly known as Indomie to every Nigerian, even though there are other brands, we still call it Indomie which is the first brand of noodles in the country. And it is so delicious compared to other brands. It’s best to serve with fried eggs or chicken. Hmmm, yummy!
    Akara: This is another type of food common with the low-class citizens, however, most of the elite tasted it at some point in their lives..lolz. It’s made of beans and fried with veggie oil and it’s best served with pap popularly know as akamu. If you are a foreigner and guessing where to buy it, it’s right at every corner of the street in Nigeria.Lolz.
    Corn: Corn is another type of food common in the 36 States of Nigeria. Roasted corn is popularly sold by the roadside and it’s best eaten with coconut or what is popularly known as the local pear. It’s highly rich in carbohydrates. It can also be processed into flour and use for cooking what is popularly known by northern Nigerians as tuwomasara.
    Pasta: popularly known as Macaroni and spaghetti is another common meal in Nigeria. It’s made from wheat and it’s high in carbohydrates content. Food is one of the sources of income of the wealthiest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote. So that made it a high purchased food. It’s easy and fast to prepare.
    Rice: finally rice. Rice is the most common food in Nigeria. No matter how inflated the price is, every Nigerian must eat it. It’s rich in carbohydrates and it’s commonly prepared with beans. It’s a popular culture in Nigeria to prepare it every Sunday after church service.
    Beans: beans are popular with Nigerians. It’s rich in protein and can be used to make some other delicacies like moimoi and akara. It’s mostly cooked with rice in combination. But it’s popularly served with plantain or bread, or garri.

  • FACT CHECK: Was Dr. Mailafia killed?

    FACT CHECK: Was Dr. Mailafia killed?

    The sudden death of ex-presidential candidate and former deputy governor of CBN, Dr Mailafia appears to be raising suspicions amongst Nigerians as a couple of individuals and groups have unreservedly expressed their views on the demise of the politician.

    Well, this is not coming as a surprise owing to the fact that the economist was beset by problems with the government of the nation and placed under intense scrutiny by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force after he alleged in a radio programme that a northern state governor is the commander of Boko Haram. Also, he once stated that Nigeria is more insecure under the present Buhari-led administration than it was during General Sani Abacha’s administration.

    Although he later recanted his statement on the Boko Haram menace, one can’t help but perceive the apparent oddity of the whole situation.

    In reaction to the news of Mailafia’s demise, the National Consultative Front (NCFront) stated ;

    “The Nigerian civic space is very hostile and dissidents are constantly being targeted by those in government.”

    Well, could it be that Dr Mailafia, a dissident, who prided himself as the voice of the voiceless, especially regarding the killings in the Northern part of the country, was targeted?

    NCFront went on to describe the death of a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia, as “unbelievable” and promises to investigate circumstances surrounding his demise.

    Also, the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) expressed their misgiving on the sudden death of Dr Mailafia, stating that it suspects foul play in the demise of Mailafia. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the forum, Dr. Isuwa Dogo, the group reported that the deceased was treated shabbily at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, and calls made by the son of the deceased to mount pressure on his chest for resuscitation were rejected.

    Below are statements made by other groups:

    “For a person of interest to Nigerian government to arrive at a government hospital, just to be declared dead after a few hours, sure smacks of foul play,”

    “SOKAPU demands thorough independent forensic analysis of their son’s death,” – SOKAPU

    “We call on the Nigerian authorities to ensure that no foul play was involved in the death of Dr. Obadiah Mailafia. He had been violently targeted by some persons averse to his positions on how ethnic minorities in Northern Nigeria are being treated” – Concerned Nigerians for the Protection of Human Rights and Rule of Law Initiative

    Well, as we continue to mourn, mull over and probe the painful demise of the statesman, we pray the deceased rests in peace and hope the family finds the fortitude to bear its loss.

  • SHOCKER: The political statements of Dr. Mailafia on the state of the nation before he died

    SHOCKER: The political statements of Dr. Mailafia on the state of the nation before he died

    Dr Mailafia was quite a political force in his short-lived political career. He ventured into politics amid the killings in Southern Kaduna and ran for the presidency in the 2019 presidential election under the auspices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). 

    In 2019, he became particularly an entity of interest and public (government) scrutiny after he made certain sensitive statements that have been designated infamous by the federal government. 

    Although his statements were seen as bold and liberating by some factions of the public, the federal government were not happy and immediately got Dr Mailafia interrogated and scrutinised by both Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force.

    However, the situation got curious as he later recanted his statements in a public conference. Well, below are the interesting statements of the late Dr Obadiah Mailafia:

    1. Mailafia claimed he had a classified intelligence report that a serving northern state governor is a commander of the Boko Haram terrorist group.
    2. Mailafia warned of an ongoing plot by Boko Haram to cause a second civil war through invasion of the southern part of the country.
    3. Mailafia asserted that Nigeria was more secured under the late dictator, Sani Abacha, than it is under President Muhammadu Buhari.