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Oludolapo Adelana January 16, 2017

“I only mentor people who motivate me” – RMD

Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo says many people who make requests for him to "be their father" are more interested in popularity than in learning. Writing on his Instagram page on…

Tolu December 29, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye shares insights for living in 2017 (WATCH)

Senator Dino Melaye, the prayer warrior. Senator Dino Melaye, the prophet. Senator Dino Melaye, the motivational speaker. Here's ALL you need to live through 2017 according to Senator Dino Melaye,…

Roqeebah August 30, 2016

‘Loose the fear of failure, do it afraid…’ + 8 other motivational quotes from Mark Zuckerberg

by Ezinne Ajoku We know you love motivational quotes, so here are 9 wise ones the Billionaire Business Guru has spouted. You will do well to take heed. "Move fast…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 8, 2016

What is Senator Dino Melaye selling – dreams or peanuts?

A senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dino Melaye - known for his boisterous and raucous character in and out of the National Assembly as well as his famous…

Adebayo Emuleomo December 9, 2015

‘Excuse is no longer in the dictionary’ – Buhari’s photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo

The inspiring story of Bayo Omoboriowo, the official photographer of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been told countless times. The rise of the 28-year-old Mushin bred photographer from impoverished circumstances to the…

March 27, 2014

12 habits of highly productive people

by Amanda L Chan Wish you wasted less time and got more done? Welcome to the club. So why is it, then, when we mean well and are focused on…

December 11, 2013

Esta Morenikeji: My little secret to EASY weight loss (Y! Superblogger)

by Esta Morenikeji The truth about my successful weight loss may surprise you: I did not deliberately set out to lose weight. My two major goals were to be physically…

November 25, 2013

Ogwu Anthony: When passion drives you (30 days, 30 voices)

by Ogwu Anthony "It is like your leader and at the same time your follower and your lover."…

November 4, 2013

Bethel Mgbebuihe: 7 things every young person should know (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Bethel Mgbebuihe "Your youth is a time you will remember forever" I have a lot to say but I really don’t know where to begin. Your youth is a time…

September 12, 2013

Opinion: Still waiting for the motivation?

by Ifeanyi Igbokwe Many people are waiting for motivation, believing in the myth that it kick-starts a great idea or paves way for the next big thing; they sit all day waiting…

April 25, 2013

If everybody likes you, you are definitely doing something wrong

by Ben Michaelis "I want to do it but I'm afraid." "What are you afraid of?" "I'm afraid that people won't like me." "And?" "And, that's it. I don't want…

April 14, 2013

Why it’s hard to stick to healthy habits (And what you can do about it)

by James Clear Too often, we let our motivations and desires drive us into a frenzy as we try to solve our entire problem at once instead of starting a…

March 19, 2013

Ifeanyichukwu Igbokwe: The other side of success

by Ifeanyi Igbokwe Success has a twin-brother called failure. Have you every paused to ask yourself why pensioners are so miserable? Could it be that they were so drenched in…

March 14, 2013

How to find joy on the job and in life

by Frank Niles, PH.D. If the environment at work becomes so toxic that it negatively affects your health and kills your resolve to wake up in the morning, giving your two…

February 8, 2013

7 excuses we often give ourselves for not living our dream lives

by Alexis Sclamberg You're giving everybody too much power. Frankly, people care a lot less about what you're doing than you think. You're just a blip on their radar screen.…

December 7, 2012

Omerah Laraba Sanni: 5 features of a great mind for the future

by Omerah Laraba Sanni Image: Abundance and Happiness There are lots of problems in the world today and with very few solutions. Those who can train their minds to proffer…

November 20, 2012

Fela Durotoye breaks world record, signs 10,000 books in 8 hours

by Isi Esene Motivational speaker and youth mobilizer, Fela Durotoye, yesterday made history by signing over 10,000 books in 8 hours. Durotoye, 41, who authored the books, The 17 Secrets…

November 16, 2012

Self-esteem: 4 steps to feeling better about yourself

by Mayo Clinic Think of negative thoughts as signals to try new, healthy patterns. Ask yourself, "What can I think and do to make this less stressful?" Low self-esteem can…

November 4, 2012

Think bigger: How to retain the ‘Clark Kents’ within your workforce

by Ken Perlman Superman is arguably the most powerful person on the planet, but how long can he sit at his desk with someone breathing down his neck and treating…

October 18, 2012

Just do it! 3 lessons you should learn from Tonto Dikeh’s music adventure

by Steve Harris NOW is the most important time because it is the only time we have any Power over. Have a sense of urgency over your destiny! Yesterday, the…

September 21, 2012

Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Jack of all trade, and master of none (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I believe the basic motivation behind going to school is to be educated and then use the knowledge to attain great heights in your own specialty. Its only in Nigeria…

June 27, 2012

Motivation: Scorpion wanted to take my sister from me… But then I learnt something

by 'Ogbogu Chinonso' photo from elev8 How do you see those blows that come with your great dreams? Do you learn from them and enjoy the ride or do you…

June 18, 2012

Monday Morning Inspiration: I take that next step

by Patricia Omoqui Many of us have huge visions for life, big dreams we aim to achieve. Few of us actually take action on a daily basis to bring them…

May 29, 2012

OPINION: The best event to attend regularly is a burial occasion (Part 2 – The end)

by Gabriel Olatunji I'm sick of young people telling me politics is dangerous and that's the reason they are staying out of it I will like to tell you…

May 28, 2012

OPINION: The best event to attend regularly is a burial occasion

by Gabriel Olatunji Conquering your world is not an assignment you do at 60 or 70 it is supposed to be the work of your youth. If you die at…

February 26, 2012

Emeka Obia: ‘NO! I won’t motivate you’

Emeka Obia Motivation comes from inside of you Yes! I know what it feels like putting up your first blog post online. Believe me; I’ve had enough of that…

Oluwapelumi October 14, 2011

Kelly’s still hot! Photos from Ms. Rowland’s new video

by Ifreke Inyang Former Destiny's Child member, Kelly Rowland has dropped a video for her song, Lay it on me. The song is the second single off her third solo…