Month: June 2016

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How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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I found this story to be so important to the everyday lives of most working individuals. It originally was posted on May 13, 2016 on Financial Juneteenth. I hope you find it very helpful. By Robert Stitt What constitutes a lot of money? How much would it take for you to no longer struggle financially? These are not easy questions to answer. In reality, regardless of your answer, they are even harder questions to live out. Studies show that lifestyles tend to adjust to earnings, so a person struggling to get by on $25,000 a year would not necessarily increase … Continue reading How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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Overcoming Limits

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Micah McDade was born with cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair his entire life. Doctors told his parents that he would never walk, but he was determined to prove them wrong. On May 20, 2016 at Harmon Stadium in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the surprise of his fellow classmates, teachers and on lookers Micah defied the odds and walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma. He walked proudly to standing ovation of cheers and applause. Micah has undergone multiple medical treatments and physical therapy to accomplish, what was said could never be done. Congratulations Micah! Continue reading Overcoming Limits

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African Music Legend , King Sunny Ade At It Again

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By: Temitope Omotayo   African music  legend, Otunba Sunday Ishola Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as ‘KSA’ has established a radio broadcasting station in his hometown Ondo .The station is known as M & C 106.5 FM.(Music & Culture) . KSA applied for the license in 2006 under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration , the station has   a management team that includes numerous  media practitioners with  one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists as the media manager and a top broadcast engineer with himself as chairman Congratulations to the KSA  on this great accomplishment   Continue reading African Music Legend , King Sunny Ade At It Again

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Lagos State Partners With Dubai On Smart City Project

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By: Dayo Fasasi Lagos State Government has signed a “Smart City” Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates Capital Dubai. A “Smart City” is a growing concept that draws from the success of Dubai’s innovative knowledge-based industry clusters to empower business growth for companies and knowledge workers all over the world. The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, stated that the “Smart City” project would create thousands of jobs and transform the entire Lagos State. Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem and the Chief Executive Officer of Smart City Dubai LLC, Mr. Jabber … Continue reading Lagos State Partners With Dubai On Smart City Project

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30-Year-Old Mark Okoye Appointed Commissioner

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Anambra State Governor, Mr. Willie Obiano has received world praises and commendation from Nigerians at home and diaspora for appointing the youngest Commissioner in the history of Morden Nigeria. Mark Okoye possesses a unique combination of experience spanning governance, policy formulation, public sector financing, public budget analysis and corporate finance. Prior to his current role, he served in his current capacity for twenty (20) months during the last administration. Okoye also served as a senior member of the investment banking division at Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, where he was instrumental in executing numerous capital raising and financial advisory transactions. Those key … Continue reading 30-Year-Old Mark Okoye Appointed Commissioner

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Ambode Celebrates Birthday In Style, Calls For Public Private Partnership

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On Tuesday June 14, 2016, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode turned 53. He marked his birthday with a special luncheon to raise funds for the three Mobile Cancer Centers across the three Senatorial Districts in Lagos. Ambode celebrated his birthday with the #GivingTuesday program. The event, which was founded by the United Nations to raise funds for major chronic diseases, was put together by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP-Nigeria). Ambode, urged Nigerians to join together to fight cancer; he had this to say. “Lives are lost every day to cancer and this is unacceptable. This is why the Lagos State Government … Continue reading Ambode Celebrates Birthday In Style, Calls For Public Private Partnership

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This African Musician Steps Up, Check What He Did

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By: Dayo Fasasi You’re never too old to learn something new. The popular Fuji singer Saheed Osupa has gone back to school at the age of 47, proving this to be true. He was spotted on June 14, 2016 at the matriculation ceremony of the University of Ibadan (UI) in his matriculation gown. Report revealed that Osupa enrolled in the UI Distance Learning Program. Osupa received a warm welcome from the Director of the UI Distance Learning Center, Bayo Okunade. Continue reading This African Musician Steps Up, Check What He Did

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Four Things You Should Never Pay For

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The one thing everyone wants to do is save money. Some people open savings account, or put money in an IRA. Then others don’t know where to start. Have you ever thought about not paying something? Take those late fees for intense, if you pay your bill on time then you can save those late fees for something else. Sometimes you can’t avoid paying some things late, but according to Financial Juneteenth there are four things that you should never pay for. ATM withdrawals Once in a while you need a little cash to go through your day, meaning you’ll need … Continue reading Four Things You Should Never Pay For

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Ooni of Ife To Be Honored At The White House

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By; Dayo Fasasi, The Ooni of Ife in South West Nigeria, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II is in United State on a three week visit, the highly respected monarch accompanied by his wife Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi   and other notable traditional rulers arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport New York on Thursday. The foremost traditional ruler will be receiving “Peace Ambassador” Award which will be conferred on him by the White House faith based Initiative. Oba (Dr.) Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will visit selected cities within the United States during the three week visit which ends on June 30, 2016. His tour … Continue reading Ooni of Ife To Be Honored At The White House

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Mayor of Kalamazoo,Bobby Hopewell Receives Wazobia Global Times Crew

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By; Temitope Omotayo   Leadership is all about service , Mayor Bobby Hopewell  has spent his entire adult  career  in the service of others.  Prior to his   current  position ,  he  served with so many organizations  like the Borgess Health Park ,Bronson Healthcare Group just to mention a few. First elected  as the Mayor of Kalamazoo in 2007 , he is presently in his fifth term  which expires 2017. He has been elected five times . He  received Wazobia Global crew in his office and also used the opportunity to share his views on different issues . Continue reading Mayor of Kalamazoo,Bobby Hopewell Receives Wazobia Global Times Crew