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Friday, 22 October 2021 05:44

Think big: Six ways to accomplish more as a leader

The best leaders among us think big. Visionary leaders create a future that seems impossible to others. Think Kennedy, who sent a man to the moon. Or Steve Jobs, who imagined the iPod and iPhone, which would transform the way we communicate with one another. Or Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of South Africa, and the leader of the Anti-Apartheid movement. And then there are everyday heroes who make big, audacious, impossible things happen. Like Desray Shuck, former head of leadership development for the global mining conglomerate, Anglo American, with operations across six continents and with over 63,000…

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 06:02

#EndSARS: 'He died in my arms.' 12 months on, a mother's agonising wait to find out why her son died at Lekki toll gate

When Adesola heard about the shooting at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos on October 20, 2020, she immediately thought of her son who had earlier left home to join the hundreds of young people protesting against police brutality at the site. In a blind panic, she called his phone, but there was no answer. She immediately hailed a passing motorcycle taxi, known locally as an Okada, and raced to the scene. But nothing could have prepared her for the harrowing scenes she witnessed when she got there, she said. "While I was looking for my son... I saw people…

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 06:00

#EndSARS one year after: What has changed?

In October 2020, Nigerians started what can be termed the biggest campaign against police brutality in the country. Although the campaign started on social media, Nigerian youths eventually took to the streets in some parts of the country to protest against the now-disbanded special anti-robbery squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force. In the course of the protest, tagged #EndSARS, donations were made from different parts of the world. Feminist Coalition — a group set up by about 14 women — said it received N147,855,788.28 as of October 22, 2020 through crowdfunding and spent part of the money…

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 05:56

The Nigerians who want Israel to accept them as Jews

Rocking back and forth, Shlomo Ben Yaakov reads from a Torah scroll at a synagogue on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Intermittently his soft mellow voice rises in Hebrew and he is joined by the dozens who recite after him. Most do not fully understand the language, but this small Nigerian community claims Jewish ancestry dating back hundreds of years - and they are left frustrated by a lack of recognition by Israel. "I consider myself a Jew," says Mr Yaakov. Outside the Gihon Hebrew Synagogue in the suburb of Jikwoyi a table is laid inside a tent built…

Saturday, 16 October 2021 05:56

Here's what it was like to get one Covid shot in Nigeria and a second in the UK, where people are already getting access to booster shots

In Nigeria, less than 3% of the population has gotten the Covid vaccine. In the UK, 68% of people are fully vaccinated. Life is returning to normal in both places - but in Nigeria, most people must make do without the vaccine. There's a growing push to speed up vaccine access in poor countries. I got my first Covid-19 vaccine shot in Nigeria in September. I arrived at the health center at 5 in the morning and waited in line for hours. When it was finally my turn, the center was so packed with people that I had to stand…

Sunday, 10 October 2021 05:59

How the 3-3-1 rule can help you fall asleep quickly — and reduce anxiety

Sleep is key to productivity -- but it also helps calm chronic anxiety. I've found a series of simple tactics that almost assures a good night's sleep (while reducing angst). Anxiety is unquestionably ugly. I've written about its pervasive effects before -- heck, I even composed a tell-all so more people would understand what it does to day-to-day existence. You might be wondering: Yes, I've used breathing exercises. Some of them help. And yes, I've used CBT. It can also help (if you stick to daily practice). I've also employed exercise, dietary changes, switching decaf for caffeinated coffee, cutting alcohol,…

Saturday, 09 October 2021 05:27

Some passports enable you travel visa-free to 192 countries, others to just 26. Here are the world’s best and worst passports

The global gap in travel freedoms has never been wider, says the latest report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. The firm's Henley Passport Index, based on exclusive data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has been regularly monitoring the world's most travel-friendly passports since 2006. It says that increasing travel barriers that have been introduced over the past 18 months of the Covid pandemic have resulted in the widest global mobility gap in the index's 16-year history. The index doesn't take temporary restrictions into account, so leaving actual current travel access aside,…

Thursday, 07 October 2021 05:45

#EndSARS: One year after

Seyilogo Braithwaite has never felt as invigorated as she did a year ago when she was feeding those taking part in mass protests - a movement dubbed Nigeria's "Arab Spring". Tens of thousands of young Nigerians took to the streets to protest against police brutality after a video went viral of a man allegedly being killed by the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars), sparking what became known as the #EndSars demonstrations. "When the protests got bigger, friends and family were sending me money, and I was using it to cater for the protesters. I made food for almost 2,000 people…

Tuesday, 05 October 2021 05:38

Why Karl Marx’s Communist Manifesto is having a moment

The Canadian musician Grimes tweeted an image of herself with the 1848 document last week – just after her reported split from the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. She isn’t the only one reading it right now Name: The Communist Manifesto. Age: 173 years. Remind me what it is again. A pamphlet first published by Karl Marx and FriedrichEngels in 1848. I thought Marxism was dead … at least it seemed that way at the Labour party conference last week. Not so! It’s never been hotter! Really? Yes! Even Grimes has been spotted reading a copy. The Canadian musician? Real…

Sunday, 03 October 2021 05:59

How the 10-second rule can dramatically change your conversations and make you a better leader

Those 10 seconds can make all the difference. Communication is easily the single most important trait of leaders. If leadership is mostly about influence--and it is--then the ability to communicate a vision and motivate people to move towards that vision is the single most important characteristic of a leader. The problem is, communication is hard. Sometimes people don't understand the message we want to communicate. Sometimes we do a really poor job of expressing what we mean. In many cases, the way we communicate is directly affected by our perception of our position in a relationship, how we feel about…

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Saturday, 02 October 2021 05:36

Is corn good for you? Health benefits and risks

Corn can be good for you if it's unprocessed — but many types of corn are processed. Unprocessed corn contains vital nutrients including fiber, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium. Some forms of processed corn are akin to sugar, not corn, and too much of it can damage your health. In 2019, American farmers planted more corn than any other crop – 69 million football fields' worth, in fact. That's because corn has become one of our most versatile food crops. There are over 3,500 uses for corn products. In a US supermarket, you'll find corn in 3 out of 4 products…

Friday, 01 October 2021 06:00

Ways to easily and quickly prove your vaccine status while travelling

Being able to quickly provide proof of your vaccine status is convenient for saving time and keeping your documents safe. If you are traveling for business anytime soon, you may be concerned about showing your vaccination status to get into certain places. Whether you're trying to use up some expiring points and miles before the end of the year or are planning a business trip for the future, there's a good chance you'll need to show proof of vaccination at some point. Some cities, such as New York City and San Francisco, and several countries, require proof of vaccination status…

Sunday, 26 September 2021 05:45

It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says. Here's what to do

If you're middle-aged and have been slowly but steadily putting on weight for years, you've probably attributed it to an age-related decrease in metabolism. Your metabolic rate is the rate at which your body burns calories to keep you alive and functioning. It's a generally accepted belief that as you age, your resting metabolism slows --especially over age 40. And if you are a woman in menopause, your metabolism slows even more. Not true, says a new paper published in Science. By analyzing data from nearly 6,500 people ranging in age from infancy to elderly, the paper's authors determined that…

Saturday, 25 September 2021 05:55

Find it difficult to sleep? Use the 4-7-8 method to fall asleep almost instantly

Ancient wisdom and modern science agree that all you need to fall asleep fast is a few seconds and a set of lungs. If you're looking for motivation to get more sleep, there are plenty of studies I could point you to, like this recent one showing that insufficient sleep causes toxic gunk to build up in your brain. Or how about this one that found sleep deprivation impacts your performance as much as being drunk. Or this unexpected finding that too little sleep makes you paranoid. But while the research on the need to get enough sleep is as…

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