Nigerians complaining of hardship are PDP loyalists –Ngige

Minister of Labor and Employment, Chris Ngige, says Nigerians who are complaining of hardship in this present administration are PDP loyalists. According to Ngige, this government which will be marking it's first anniversary on May 29th, is working towards the betterment of Nigerians. He said this in a recent interview with The Sun ‎

"I don't know what you mean by hardship and those you call Nigerians. Are they the federal civil servants getting their monthly salaries as and when due? We don't owe them, not even allowances and there is no reason they should be unhappy with the APC govern­ment. 

Are the okada riders among those complaining when they are making brisk businesses or the gradu­ates we will soon address their problem of unemploy­ment after the passage of the budget? 

Unemployment is the harbinger of Boko Haramism, harbinger of IPO­Bism, OPCism and militancy in the Niger Delta. It is a scourge and serious disease condition that we must fight and that is why we are in this ministry and government. We have job creation programmes under the supervision of the Vice President and other inter-ministerial ones that will be rolled out very soon. 

By the time we roll out, more funds will be put into the economy. Let us warn that the funds are not for stealing. The only difference between APC and PDP is the stealing of the lots of floating funds. Many of the elite were grabbing these floating funds and they are the ones protesting that they are not happy with the present government. 

Those complaining especially the elite are members or loyalists of the PDP. We are not bothered because we are going to continue with our common-people's programme and I want to assure that the tide will soon change. So, we are waiting for the budget. Don't forget that we are not the ones that appropriate funds but the National Assembly. 

We have given them budget, done some alterations and amendments as needs be in areas where some people try to mutilate and we are waiting for now. Once they approve the budget as proposed, we roll out our programmes"he said.

8 Personal Traits That Will Make You Indestructible

Tough minded people are made of pure steel, and have a certain grit about them. They don't go down without a fight and they don't give up, ever. Other's look on and wish they knew the secret, they wish they knew why that person is such a badass.

Well the fact is that it's not a secret. 90% of people know what they need to do, but they simply don't do what needs to be done because it's 'too hard'.

Well that's going to change. It's 2016 and you're worth it. Let's do this.

1. History Is Your Best Teacher

The past is an incredible source of information. There is a wealth of knowledge to be tapped into, and it's open for anyone to do so. Once you harness the power of both your own past and the past experiences of others,you will become indestructible.

So you've gone through pain, and you've been hurt. You've made mistakes and you've been burned. Get over it and stop bringing it up, either in your mind or in conversation. All of your past experiences have molded you into what you are today, and you're a god dam masterpiece. We must all understand this, that even though we didn't play Superman in Man of Steel, we are still pretty damn incredible as a result of what we can and have done thus far.

You can literally learn from thousands upon thousands of different people about their trials and tribulations. Take Walt Disney for example. Before his career took off he was told that he 'lacked creativity' and that he should think seriously about a career change. Michael Jordan was once cut from his high school basketball team. If history has taught us anything, it's that you should never throw in the towel just because somebody thinks your not good enough. After all, success is the best form of revenge.

2. You're In Charge Of Your Success

You must never forget that success is always within your reach. Whether success means making 10 million dollars, or helping 10 million people in poverty, it's within your grasp to achieve your goal and always will be.

The fact is, success is rarely determined by one's luck alone. Success is the culmination of 1000 hours (at least) of grinding on your goals. Consistently working towards a target, being completely dedicated and relentless optimism are the core traits that will allow you to reach that target.

You will eventually achieve what you have always wanted if you work hard, keep the faith and follow the above principles. And while doing so there is no harm in helping those around you & learning as much as can along the way.

Your in control of your own success and if you fail… well pick yourself the hell up and try again.

3. Prioritize Like There Is No Tomorrow

It vitally important that you always prioritize. Prioritize your goals, prioritize your tasks at work, prioritize what your going to eat. We're given an unending amount of choices in our everyday lives. So much so that we always need to make decisions as to which choice is best for us, and there is no better way to do this that to prioritize those choices to ensure we are making educated decisions.

So how do we actually do this? Well it's quite simple really. Take a pen and paper and make several lists.These lists will vary for every person, but for arguments sake lets take the above examples. One list each for your goals (short term i.e. within on year), work tasks and meals during they week.

For your goals write down absolutely everything you would like to achieve this year. Say you have 20 goals written down now, assign traits like how great the accomplishment will make you feel, rolling momentum effect, monetary gain and inspiration spread among others to each goal. Measure which traits mean the most to you and choose your goals accordingly.

Eventually this will become second nature, and simply listing your goals and reviewing those goals will be enough for you to ascertain which ones are ultimately most important.

4. Support The Success of Others

One of the greatest abilities of human beings in our world today is the ability to support others. It's not all about you, and there are always, always people in your life that you should support. Not because you have to, but because you love doing so. Because their success means a lot to you.

"Knowing that you are strong enough to support other people in their endeavors as well as chase your own dreams, is incredibly empowering and is a win-win situation for all involved."

Be excited for their success, and when it comes be there to congratulate them. The power of positivity is an incredible trait, they will never forget how you stuck with them through thick and thin, and they will be eternally grateful.

5. Speak The Language of Success

Strong people never complain or whine about anything. They simply see an opportunity to grow in their own abilities to overcome that particular obstacle.

Again, the power of positivity plays an important role here. If you truly believe that you can achieve it, you eventually will. It's inevitable. Whether you realize is or not, once you firmly believe in what your are doing, you will subconsciously do everything in your power to reach the pinnacle of what you believe.

The bottom line is complaining has never got someone to a place of sustainable success. The fruits of ones labor has always been achieved through grit, dedication, consistency and faith that they will eventually reach their goal.

6. Always Compete With Yourself

As human beings we sometimes focus too much on other peoples lives & their successes instead of focusing on our own. As a result we naturally compete with them for different reasons. One thing is for sure, we should not be competing with them at all. We don't know what paths they took to get to where they are today and sohow can we really compete with them if we don't even understand what they are doing?

You must always compete with yourself. Each and every day look at yourself in the mirror and think what are you going to do today that will make you a better person? What can you expand on from a previous day that will help you move forward? Or what are you not going to do or improve on today, that you didn't do so well in the past?

Every day, focus on being the best version of yourself. You will soon find that it's much harder than competing with somebody else.

7. Constantly Re-Evaluate Your Goals

There is no greater feeling in this world than to achieve a goal that once seemed as if it were an impassable mountain. You've done great before and you know exactly what it feels like.

With this in mind its important to constantly ensure that the goals your are working towards are crystal clear. You need to know exactly what you need to do in order to drive yourself in the direction of that goal and above all else you need to have an unquestionable reason as to why you are chasing that dream in the first place.

8. Be Thankful

Successful people are always grateful for their current situation. While their desire for more success is never truly quenched, they still focus on what gifts they already have, such as the power to move forward, their consistency, their positivty and they people around them are all prime example.

Never loose sight of what you have already achieved in your life and how amazing those achievements truly are. Take pride in the fact that you are not done yet, and that being & feeling grateful will light a fire of success as whether your realize it or not, you always want more to be grateful for.

7 Attributes of Extremely Powerful People

In our world, there are tens of thousands of people whose strengths are limitless.

They walk among us everyday. The achieve great things. They are focused and they never show weakness. They motivate and inspire us.

We wonder exactly how do they do this? Without rest, without complaints, and without a second thought they push the boundaries on what we think is impossible.

Each of these powerful individuals are successful (not all success revolves around money, fame & power) in a completely unique way. However there are several core attributes which are more certainly characteristics they all possess.

Let's find out how we can be just like them.

1. They Are Strong Minded

We all know somebody who cannot be knocked down and who never let's anything get in their way. While we sometimes complain that there are just too many things not going our way, they are literally fighting the current and winning. They are seeing obstacles, not problems. They are becoming stronger with each and every apparent problem that dares to come their way, and you know what? They welcome it.

2. They Don't Feel Pain

Some of us consciously decide to give up when we think something has become too difficult for us. This kind of attitude can spill over into many other areas of our lives and while we are deciding that we can't do it, our powerful friends have already committed themselves, made a plan, and began executing it. And so I got a question, how the hell are we ever going to grow, if we just give up when the going gets tough?

3. They Live By A Code

No matter whats going on around them, powerful people do not buckle under pressure. They know their values and their beliefs are just, and so they will not let anyone sway them to make a bad decision. They know that if someone falls down and cannot pick themselves back up, that we should help them. They believe that if you are strong enough to help, then you should do just that. They will not join in the conversation, which is aimed at picking on somebody (in fact 9 out of 10 times they will stand up for that person). They do not follow. They lead.

4. They Are Focused

There are always lots of distractions in our everyday lives. We have a million and one things to do, and that's on a good day. This distracts us and we sometimes don't get as much done as we hoped. The killing thing is that we can get as many tasks as we want completed in a single day, if we can just find our own way of becoming focused. For some it's music or lighting a candle, for others it's a trip to the gym before hand or cooking your favourite meal afterwards. We all can reach levels of focus we never thought possible.

5. They Don't Care What Other People Think

Powerful people don't give a f*** about what others think. They do what they believe is right, and fully commit to it. They make things happen, instead of making sure everybody is ok with it. Bottom line is they don't care if something may be perceived as right or wrong, because if someone is judging them, they know that judgemental person would never have become a friend anyway.

"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." – Matthew 12:30

6. They Are Optimistic

Who doesn't like an optimistic person? The truth is that it's really difficult to actually not like a person who see's the positive side to a situation. A person who is the voice of reason no matter what, and who won't let the cards they have been dealt at any given time, determine how they feel. In fact, they don't even see it the same way that we sometime do. Powerful people don't take cards but deal them out instead, and anytime theres a problem, no matter how unlikely it is they will win, they go ahead and drop a straight flush.

7. They Don't Waste Time

Every day we have so many tasks that we want to get done. But sometimes we fall short and only complete some of our daily quota. It's normal, and it happens a lot. Thing is, failing should should not be considered normal to us. Even so, we can avoid this problem all together by simply not wasting our time in the first place. Say no more often, and get some work done!

"When you're out there partying & horsing around, someone out there at the same time is is working hard, someone is getting smarter, & someone is winning. Just remember that." – Arnold Schwarzenegger

Conclusion

The single mother taking care of her two kids, working a job and taking care of the house. The teenager financially supporting her parents, while going to school. The old couple struggling to pay their mortgage, but still buy their grandson those new shoes he's always wanted. We don't see these people, even though sometimes they are the strongest of all the rest.

Next time you see people like the above, stop and offer them your help.

Take 5 minutes out of your day and make theirs.

You have the power to do that in 5 minutes, and anything in the world that you can believe, you can accomplish in the remaining 23 hours & 55 minutes.

Forget the norm. Go out and work for what you deserve.

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Should I tell my husband that I did it with his brother?

I am not proud to say this but I have been dying with this for the past few months now. When I was pregnant few months back my husband traveled for a course and asked his younger brother to come stay with me so that I can at least have someone to send errand .

He was very nice and humble, he will gist with me ,cook for me and drive me to the hospital for anti natal, I started getting use to him , sometimes we will gist and dose off in my room , or in the sitting room.

 He will take me out and make me feel loved, the boy was everything my husband was not , so I started lusting after him, I wanted more, I wanted a man to hold me in my condition, make love to me and make me happy. 

When ever I call my husband he will never pick or claim he is busy . So I taught of what to do, so one day I went into Emeka's room when I knew he would be coming out of the bath, so immediately he came out, I stripped naked and went on my knees, begging him to touch me. He quickly dragged the bed sheet and covered me up, but I was crying and begging him. 

He cried with me also and was begging me to stop, I started touching him, he was trying to be careful with me cause of my condition, but I was forcing myself on him, until he finally gave in. 

As he did it he was crying, but I was enjoying it, until I got to orgasm but he did not cum , so he jumped out and ran off the house. 

I did not see him for one week, so when he got back, I noticed his room was locked, so I knocked and knocked but no response, for 2 days, then I got worried and asked a neighbor to break the door, this boy had attempted killing him self with expired drugs. 

So we rushed him to the hospital. Am glad his getting better but he insisted we tell his brother my husband, so that he can have his peace of mind. Please I am dying inside, should I confess to my husband or just die with my secret, my marriage or his peace of mind?

Yours anonymous 

7 Life Hacks To Become A Rockstar Entrepreneur

There are always going to be those people who turn everything they touch into gold. Anything they focus on seems to be extremely fruitful in the end. Their power and success seems completely boundless.

It can be very frustrating to look on in envy and wonder, what are they doing so different? How are they able to become such pillars of success?

Simply put, they don't just 'become successful'. The countless rockstar entrepreneurs we see in our world today all have many traits in common, and the fact, we all probably are aware of at least half of the commonalities between those that are successful, that make them successful. We probably have a good idea of what needs to be done to climb the stairs to success, but we decide that it is too difficult, lack motivation or are unsure if what we believe is what it really takes.

Well here we go. I am going to list 7 reasons why I believe these entrepreneurial rockstars have made it. Once we have a good idea of the steps we need to take, we can then take them! One at a time. While these points are pretty obvious, we often get caught up in our daily lives, causing us to forget about them entirely. Please read along, leave your own opinions in the comments. 

1. Do What You Love
2. Build A Magnificent Team
3. Be An Absolute Guru In Your Market
4. Believe In Yourself & What You Are Doing
5. Focus On Growing Because No Other Metric Really Matters
6. Care About Everyone You Meet And Improve Their Lives
7. Identify Your Power Point & Take Control Of Your Mind
That's All Folks

In this day and age there are so many different businesses all over the world, and thousands upon thousands of new startups emerge on a weekly basis. With that in mind we must always work on something that we actually want to be working on. It's so important that we love what we do. There is a great quote by Marc Anthony that reads,

"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life".

Is is one of the most important we need to keep in mind when working full time either for ourselves or for another business, company or individual.

It is incredibly easier to succeed when you have an inner passion for what you do. You would work extra hours, with 120%, even on the weekends… and you wouldn't even realise it! Why? Because you love what you do, andthere is no where else you would rather be.

9 / 10 even when an individual is in a much more lucrative market, they will ultimately measure themselves less successful than those who are dominating a less lucrative market, but doing something they completely love.

The fact is that love for your product / service / job shines through and through like nothing else. It is something that everyone you work with will see. It is such a glow that will drive you to success above all else.The desire to achieve.

There's a famous saying that tells us your are "the average of your three best friends", and to be perfectly honest, this could not be more true. If you spend your time with uncontrollably optimistic people who are full of energy and overwhelmingly exciting ideas.. well… guess what? That special ooomph formula that they have flowing through their veins will most certainly begin taking over your own being and cause you to become more like them.

The same can be said if your friends, colleagues, family or whoever you spend the most time with are just pointlessly complaining about nothing important just for the sake of it. I've personally been there, and as soon as I realised what they were like, I made a decision to limit the amount of exposure I have to them.

You know why incredibly smart people are often jokingly referred to as rocket scientists? Or maybe brain surgeons? It is because they are among the 1% of people in the world who are wolves in their given profession. Their field of study has taken years upon years of study and practice and they are more than likely still far from perfect.

The point is, to become a rockstar entrepreneur you don't have to be perfect. You also don't have to be made of super advanced alien juice. You just need to work hard. Another quote I love reads

"Hard work beats talent, where talent doesn't work hard."

Get up at 5:30am and destroy your goals. Write them down and rip them into pieces, don't just cross them off a list.

Ok so apart from loving what you do, you need to believe in it more than anything else. The fact is, if you believe so deeply and passionately about something that does not actually exist yet, you might just will it into existence. It's a lesser know fact amongst the individuals of the world I believe, simply because it is so difficult to put a finger on it. So in a nutshell people, go forward and move mountains to make what you are doing come true, inspire and innovate to your grandest ability and drive the entire world forward (or at least a portion of it) in one way or another.

Let's stand back a second and think about this. Where would Arnold be if he didn't believe in himself? What would Elon be doing if he didn't decide to work hard and passionately on every project he undertakes? Would Obama be the most powerful man in the world if he decided to let circumstances take over?

The answer to how-to-be-successful has always been an easy one to answer. Give everything you do 120%. Always have faith and believe that there is bright side to every situation. You can succeed, all you have to do is believe in yourself.

This one is as simple as it sounds, and the title tells it all.

There is not point whatsoever doing what you do if you are not getting better. You need to improve on a daily basis in order to every have a change of become the best you can be. Push the boundaries and don't look back at any mistakes, just learn from them. Which leads me to mention, you should never compare yourself with others when measuring your own growth.

And here's a personal point to add to that. I'm about 5'6" and being a guy most people I know are at least an inch or two taller. Some say we 'small people' are at a disadvantage ha ha!! Hell no. I wake every morning at 6am and destroy the day. I inspire others and am constantly told that I'm a motivation. I support my family & friends in every way and I never nor will I ever, buckle or crumble under pressure applied. Each and every success or trouble that comes along simply hardens my own resolve to step up my game, and enjoy doing it in the process. I will never focus on anyone else's life or current state of being because I'm unaware of the path they have walked to get there. And neither should you. All we know for sure is our own path, and nobody else can walk it for us.

Actually I just remembered that the title is focus on growing, so I just want to let you know that no pun was intended!!

One of my favourite quotes reads

"The true value of a man is measured by the way in which he treats those who can do absolutely nothing for him".

I love this quote so much. And the reason is obvious, but I'm going to explain anyway.

Your not in this world to do everything for yourself. You should never step over other's to get to where you want to be. Instead speak up, form a group of like minded people, create a chain together and rise as one single unit, to be reckoned with.

It is far more empowering to give than to receive. You feel much better and karma is a real thing FULL STOP

Ok so last but not least, actually one of the most important.

You were put on this earth for a reason, and never forget it. You are one special mother****** and you deserve the best that life has to offer. But believe it or not you actually won't just get that for free. Not even if your mammy and daddy are lovely.

You have to make a conscious decision to compete against a surprisingly formidable character. It will not be easy and you will be beaten from time to time, but it's simple, deicide now to get back up and fight. This formidable foe I'm talking about it off course your own mind. Fact is, your mind decides how successful you will be. It decides how healthy you will be and whether or not you will have a strong body. It decides if you will be happy in life.

Take the time to find out what makes you tick. What makes you strong. What makes formidable. Focus on understanding that. Focus on improving. Do your best and above all else, remember, you are in absolute control of your life.

Remember, success, motivation and a glowing desire are incredibly clear and noticeable. They are so very often contagious, and as you spread your own upward spiral of success amongst people in the world, you give them permission to do the same, to other's who you may have never even known.

You see your success is paramount, and it drives so many around you forward to achieve their own goals.

The point of this all you say? Ignore or deal with all distractions. Find your inner focus. Set goals & tear down your life around you until your reach those goals. No hesitation and plan b's. Again, why you say? Well.. because nothing else really matters unless you are moving forward

Court Upholds Ibinabo Fiberesima’s 5-Year Jail Term

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has upheld the judgement of a Lagos High Court which sentenced star actress and former beauty Queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima to five years' imprisonment for the death of one Dr Giwa Suraj.

The court dismissed the appeal filed by the star actress challenging the sentence which was handed down by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi for reckless driving which caused the death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj in an auto accident along the Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos.

7 Million Dollar Tips for Growth Hacking Your Product

Growth Hacking, a latent secret, can boost your business without challenging your pockets. People from all walks of life, especially entrepreneurs, who wish to achieve incredible growth, often make an effort to follow growth hacking strategies, as it pumps traffic to their website and allows them to find ways to accomplish specific goals.

According to professional and successful startup entrepreneurs, it's better to follow growth hacking strategies, rather than struggling with learning the various concepts related to marketing from scratch. You banish all theneedless noise, and just focus on your core goals.

If you don't want to struggle with first-time pain while learning how you can create and market your business to success, I've got 7 million-dollar tips for you.

So, are you ready to make serious progress? Let's begin… 

#1 Offer Something Free

Offer something free on your pre-launch page. It's all about calling lavish-tea gatherings before launching the product, or service, professionally. Allow people to have a taste of your business so that they can build hype and impel their friends to check out your business too. It's a million-dollar strategy that can take people's curiosity to new heights without burning a hole in your pocket. Just remember, if you're offering something for free, it should be so valuable that everybody wants to share it. Various renowned people, like Seth Godin, Eben Pagan, Tony Robbins, Frank Kern, and etc, use this growth hacking strategy, and set their product's success, before its official launch.

#2 Show Exclusivity

Are you exclusive? Exhibit that. People always like to use products that are exclusive. They tell their friends and that builds up hype around your product. Therefore, exhibit the exclusive side of your product, as much as you can. Compel them to turn their heads and notice you. The more you do that, the more you become an attention-getter. 

#3 Make Use of Relationships

Contact a professional reporter. Ask him or her to promote your product, at least through their social media account. If it's not possible, stay in touch with your renowned friends, with big lists. Offer them your product for free, and persuade them to write a review for you, and put a status on their Facebook or Twitter accounts. Though, it appears rather a typical strategy, it can create amazing results. All you need is hype. Once you get it, you rise above competitors, and boost your business tremendously. 

#4 Show Your Hand

It's time to turn lookers into buyers. It's time to flabbergast people, and glean the real consumers out of them. Launch your product, or service, with utter authority, and expose all the benefits which it can offer to the clients. You've already earned the fame. Therefore, this will hit the people like a thunderbolt, and they'll feel the compulsion to buy it straight away… In addition, show them the price, and keep it according to your targeted consumers' status; this would also expel the freebie seekers, and engage you with the real customers.

#5 Programs and Competitions

Yes! The website needs constant activity in order to lure more business. Allow the customers to see that you're product is not just a trend. When you exhibit social proof, with the help of different programs and competitions, you enhance the trust level and make people excited about your product. We've seen that various online entrepreneurs use different contests to generate leads and engaged customers. 

#6 The Email Marketing

Email Marketing can be an absolutely huge source of paid customers if it is done correctly. Correctly in the sense that all emails send are of a useful nature to people they are sent to. You can of course, offer your products or tell users about a new service you are offering or even a book you are reading. However you need to show them these things gently, never force something upon anyone in your mailing list. Always be as helpful as you can. 

#7 Testimonials Grow Business

Believe it or not, testimonials are the bridges between you and your success. It doesn't matter whether you're just starting your business or have spent decades in it, testimonials are always red-hot, and gain the attention of consumers. However, these days, new entrepreneurs are making a small mistake regarding them. They don't pay much attention to testimonials, because they have already closed the sale and made their money. Well the fact is, the happiness of your previous customers is tantamount to creating new customers as well. 

Conclusion

There are many tips you can follow to achieving success with your product or service. The above are a few of the things that I have found to be the most important. The bottom line would be that consistent hard work will eventually beget success, you just have to stay motivated and determined that you will one day achieve what you have been working so hard for. Never give up. Keep moving, because will eventually make it.