SOLUTION AND GIST

The son of former Nigerian military head of state Yakubu Gowon is due to return to Nigeria after spending 22 years in a US prison after being convicted on drug-related charges. It is believed Musa Gowon was released from the Taft Correctional Facility Bakersfield, California, after US President Barack Obama granted him pardon earlier in November.

We’ve all been there. Life gets ahead of you, work gets very busy, and challenges arise. It can be easy to let things slide or to not give your all just to get the job done. But there are some simple tools we can all use to alleviate stress and help us accomplish our goals, even in the face of hardship. These practical steps will help;

Poverty is one dreadful thing that no one would want to have anything to do with. But there is something about poverty that drives slumber from the eyes of its victim, propelling them to keep wake and strive while all else lay fast asleep.

Yesterday, I was passively listening to a radio program when the presenter played a Christmas tune. Like a big joke, I suddenly began to realize that the year is as good as over. I still remember like it was yesterday when I was putting down my new year’s resolutions and my goals.

As part of support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities. Applications for the 2015 NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship is now open.

Application Deadline: Round 2: Monday, January 6, 2016 Round 3: Monday, April 4, 2016

Submission Deadline: 31st March 2016 . Submissions are now being accepted for the 32nd Eisaku Sato Essay Contest . This international contest is open to anyone who has an interest in both the United Nations University and the designated contest topic. There are no restrictions as to age, nationality, or profession.

  Application Deadline: December 22nd 2015 The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) invites unemployed graduates (South Africans), who wish to apply for the 2016/17 Internship Programme .  DEA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons with disabilities will receive preference for the Internship Programme. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. DEA is inviting applicants who have not previously participated in any Internship programme.

Application Deadline: February 28th 2016 King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia ,  Jeddah, is pleased to offer Postgraduate Scholarships for international students (male only) for the academic year  2016 / 2017 . Admission  R equirements

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9TH JANUARY 2016 The Government of Brunei Darussalam is offering annual scholarships under a special scholarship award scheme, for the 2016/2017 academic session. Tenable in Brunei Darussalam, the aim of the scholarship awards is to provide applicants

Thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in the Kenyan capital in spite of rainy conditions to attend a mass by Pope Francis on 26 November. Pope Francis waved towards the gathered crowds as he was driven past them on his popemobile on the way to the dais. The pontiff played down security fears about his trip, joking that he was "more worried about the mosquitoes".

A Belgian soldier stands guard on the Grand Place Yves Herman/Reuters Brussels' grand mosque has been evacuated after a suspicious envelope was found. A spokesperson for the firemen deployed at the site, which is near the European Union headquarters, said the envelope contained a suspicious white powder, local media reported. The city's decontamination unit was also seen entering the mosque and 11 people were checked out for possible "contamination".

Figures obtained from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by IBTimes UK have revealed that Royal Air Force (RAF) Reaper drone strikes in Iraq have killed an estimated 305 Islamic State (Isis) combatants. The strikes, which have been taking place since 9 November 2014, are in support of Operation Shader, the UK's contribution to the fight against IS in Iraq.

One of the keys to holding a reader’s interest from beginning to end is mastering the skill of writing in the “active voice”.   It isn’t that difficult, actually – you do it all the time – but it’s very easy to make the mistake of slipping into passive voice throughout your work.

Do you have a great product or service, but can't seem to close the deal? Turn things around by incorporating these 5 tips into your next sales proposal Love them or hate them, they're an integral part of any successful deal. While some salespeople might view these documents as unnecessary—or even as a waste of time—they're actually one of the most powerful instruments in a salesperson's arsenal of deal-closing tools.

Aliko Dangote GCON (born 10 April 1957) is a Nigerian billionaire, who owns the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities. The company operates in Nigeria and other African countries, including Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Tanzania, and Zambia. As of January 2015, he had an estimated net worth of US$18.6 billion .

The following are a list of questions that can assist you in discovering your purpose. They are meant as a guide to help you get into a frame of mind that will be conducive to defining your personal mission.

I believe that we were all sent here for a reason and that we all have significance in the world. I genuinely feel that we are all blessed with unique gifts. The expression of our gifts contributes to a cause greater than us.

Over 800 young Africans volunteered to be part of the fight against Ebola. They were not forced into it but they willingly gave of their time to see that the Ebola epidemic is no more on the continent.

Variety enriches the education infrastructure this is also the motto for the new scholarship of MAWISTA. That’s why we would like to offer the scholarship to a person studying abroad with a child. One semester, or even the complete study abroad, is going to be more and more popular and gives many students the opportunity to let their dreams of living abroad come true and also to get some advantages for their future career.

  What is YALI? The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35.

Nothing scares you quite like the prospect of stepping in front of a crowd of one thousand people, expected to hold their attention for ninety minutes.

Have you ever thought deeply about your life? How you’ve changed so much since your childhood.

  Open for applications, next deadline is January 15 th 2016. Apply Now Request for Proposals The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites research grant applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions or regional governmental and nongovernmental organizations in Africa.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries. If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government-issued photo identification to verify eligibility.

What’s something you believe to be absolutely 100% true? Think of one thing right now that you believe to be irrefutably true about the world, your surroundings or perhaps someone you’re familiar with.

5. Do the most important thing first in the morning. That’s when the vast majority of us have the most energy and the fewest distractions.  Our energy reservoir diminishes as the day wears on, which is why it’s so difficult to get to the hardest work late in the day. Conversely, the more focused you are, the higher the quality of work you’ll do, and the more you’ll get done. I often get more important work done during the first 90 minutes of the morning than in the rest of the hours of the day put together.

Here’s the problem we face, every day of our lives. Nearly everything that generates enduring value requires effort, focus, and even some discomfort along the way.  At the same time, we’re deeply wired to avoid pain, which the body reads as mortally dangerous, and to move toward pleasure, the more immediate the better.

Over the years, men have sought for solution to their numerous problems ranging from the complex to simple. It is often reckoned that problem shared is half solved, I prefer to say problem shared with