Doesn’t that picture of Jay Z make you want to go gaga? Success sure does look sexy on Hov. Thing is, that’s not the whole picture. Jay Z’s beginnings can be traced to drug dealing, a shameful career by any standard. Today, however, he is the one of the most successful rappers of all time.... Read More

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hardwork, Instagram lifestyle, Life hacks, opinion, Success

July 17, 2017

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The Anger Tracker: We should all shut up and work hard

by Mark Anthony Osuchukwu First it was 9ice. Now its Humblesmith. I don’t know who will be the next person to dive into this bandwagon that is fueled by not knowing what you want in life. Motivational speakers should be held responsible for this civil madness. They will flood your thinking faculty with how you... Read More

Thinking Through

9ice, hardwork, Humblesmith, shut up, The Anger Tracker

December 17, 2016

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The Thread: Miracles are not isolated from God’s principles

Listen to social media influencer, @Omojuwa, expound on the necessity of working out one’s miracles, instead of relying solely on prayers to get a breakthrough. Consider this the sermon before your pastor’s Sunday sermon tomorrow. Do see below: Have you ever prayed for a dirty car to become clean and watched it become clean? —... Read More

Thinking Through

Christianity, God's principles, hardwork, miracles, nigeria, Success, The Thread, twitter.

November 20, 2015

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Police officers are never appreciated but always criticised – Joseph Mbu

The Commandant, Police Staff College, Jos, Joseph Mbu, has advised police officers to remain bold and never succumb to harassment and intimidation. Mbu said the efforts of police officers are hardly ever appreciated, stating that they are heavily criticized for small mistakes, while their accomplishments are never rewarded nor publicised. He disclosed this on Friday, when he addressed Deputy and Assistant Commissioners... Read More

The News Blog

discipline, hardwork, intergrity, Joseph Mbu, police

May 16, 2015

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Dele Momodu: Lessons I have learnt in my lifetime

I worked as errand boy at CSS Bookshop in Ile-Ife. I swept the floor and wiped the shelves and kept the washroom spanking clean. Fellow Africans, today is a special day for me and my family. I’ve decided to write this particular letter to members of the Black race because Nigeria has a pivotal role... Read More

birthday, Dele Momodu, hardwork, Ile-Ife, medi, opinion, ynaija

September 4, 2014

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Bem Abubakar: Beyond talent hardwork and connections (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Bem Abubakar It is an undeniable fact that there lies a sea of young people wanting to go into the entertainment industry. With emphasis laid on music and movie industry, this is evident and can be verified when auditions are called for by Organisations. In this auditions, you find those who have the budding... Read More

30 Days, 30 voices, Bem Abubakar, connections, entertainment industry, God, hardwork, parents, talent

September 6, 2013

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Joshua Areogun: Drifting through life (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Joshua Areogun “The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” – A Bronx tale. “Talent is cheaper than table salt, what separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” – Stephen King. As powerful as these quotes are, they have become rather trite in these modern times. We’ve... Read More

#AnyBoduCanWrite, 30 Days, 30 voices, Drifting through life, hardwork, Joshua Areogun, potentials, talent, Talent is not enough

July 18, 2013

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Doing it big: Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye shares photo of her mansion (LOOK)

by Chisom Ukaegbu #Hardwork pays##.. this is the caption on popular actress, Oge Okoye’s Instagram page as she displays a photo of the mansion she has reportedly been investing her resources for quite a while now. Smart move she is making you agree with us.

hardwork, instagram, mansion, nollywood, Oge Okoye, pays

March 27, 2013

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Seyi Olukoya: It’s a bird; it’s a planet; no…it’s another graduate! (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I thought once I moved back, getting a high paying job will be easy. “Afterall, I am an international graduate! Surely I must be better than the rest”, I thought. However, it seemed like a lot of Nigerians believed they were the best too. Pulse racing, heart pumping, adrenaline in overdrive as I... Read More

career path, graduate, hardwork, Seyi Olukoya, Success

March 4, 2013

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Simi Ogunleye: What will I do without my mother? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

It’s almost impossible to win a regular conversation with my mum, much less, an argument. If you say something that makes sense and she has no comeback, she goes…”Stupid.” That in itself is a classic come back. Dear Readalot, I urge you not to be concerned about my introduction. My name is Simi. My alter-ego... Read More

hardwork, Love, mother, rantalot, Simi Ogunleye

January 4, 2013

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Emmanuel Gabari: Fond memories of my late mother (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Whoever says miracles don’t still happen? Whoever says God doesn’t answer prayers? Hmm, think again, because am a living proof of God’s faithfulness. “Sweet mother, I no go forget you, for the suffer wey you suffer for me …….”, that was the lyrics of a very popular award winning song done many years back and... Read More

blessings, death, Emmanuel Gabari, God, hardwork, mother

November 19, 2012

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Success is not for the weak or faint of heart

by Harold S. Reed, Jr “The act & art of becoming successful is not for the weak or faint of heart. You can either hate on the successful or succeed over the hateful.” What do I mean by that? It has often been said “success is a journey, not a destination to be reached.” I also... Read More

focus, hardwork, resolute, singleness of mind, Success, tough, weak hearted

The Thread: Success is actually not sexy. Here is why

The Anger Tracker: We should all shut up and work hard

The Thread: Miracles are not isolated from God’s principles

Police officers are never appreciated but always criticised – Joseph Mbu

Dele Momodu: Lessons I have learnt in my lifetime

Bem Abubakar: Beyond talent hardwork and connections (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Joshua Areogun: Drifting through life (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Doing it big: Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye shares photo of her mansion (LOOK)

Seyi Olukoya: It’s a bird; it’s a planet; no…it’s another graduate! (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Simi Ogunleye: What will I do without my mother? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Emmanuel Gabari: Fond memories of my late mother (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Success is not for the weak or faint of heart

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