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  • Cholera death toll hits 60 in Abuja, outbreak wrecks serious havoc in the state

     

    The Federal Capital Territory Administration, has intensified community sensitisation on cholera and other severe acute diarrhea diseases outbreaks in the nation’s capital, as death toll leaps from 54 to 60.

     

    FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, who spoke at the continuation of community sensitisation on cholera and other severe acute diarrhoea diseases outbreaks in Pyakasa and Gwagwa respectively, also revealed that suspected cases have risen from 604 to 698 within 72 hours.

     

     

    The minister who was represented by the Ag. Executive Secretary of FCT Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Iwot Ndaeyo, noted that Abaji area council records 3 suspected cases, no death, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) records 281 suspected cases with 22 deaths, while Bwari Area Council records 134 suspected cases with 22 deaths.

     

    Also, Gwagwalada area council records 220 suspected cases with 9 deaths, Kuje area council records 23 suspected cases with 4 deaths and Kwali area council records 37 suspected cases with 3 deaths.

    Aliyu, however, vowed that this ugly trend was unacceptable in the Federal Capital Territory, adding that the administration would not fold its hands and watch residents die helplessly over preventable diseases.

     

     

     

    According to her, “We must take every necessary steps to curb further spread”, just as she urged FCT residents and critical stakeholders to publicize the message of cholera disease prevention, proper sanitation with practice of hand hygiene in their respective communities.

     

    In his remarks, chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido, affirmed the commitment of his council to forestall continuous spread of the disease to adjoining and other communities.

     

    He added that the Primary Health Care Department of the council had embarked on sensitization tour to all the four chiefdoms in AMAC so as to enlighten the traditional rulers and their councils about the cholera outbreak and preventive measures.

     

    His words: “On our part as an area council, we swung into action immediately we received the news of the outbreak and its confirmation in June. We quickly mobilized our health personnel in all our primary healthcare facilities for prompt responses. Following the recommendations from the outbreak report, we provided funds for quick purchase of drugs, infusions and other treatment materials/consumables in addition to the ones we received from the FCT Public Health Department.

     

    “The Disease Control Unit of our Primary Health Care Department through Disease Surveillance Notification Officers have been working tirelessly in different communities of the council including hard-to-reach fields in order to trace and report cases at the primary healthcare facilities for free treatment.”

     

    Candido, therefore, commended the professional competence, commitment and zeal of the council’s health workers and the Health and Human Services Secretariat of the FCTA in combating this life threatening disease.

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.sunnewsonline.com

  • Kanye West new Album Donda named after his late mother, to be released on Friday

     

    United States music producer, Kanye West, has confirmed the release of his new album Donda.

     

    The release date of the album was aired during Game 6 of the NBA finals on Tuesday, according to Hollywood Reporters.

     

    The announcement, which was revealed via a commercial ad for Beats by Dre headphones, stated that the album will be released on Friday.

    However, the live-streaming album listening event will be held in Atlanta on July 22, a day before the official release of the album.

     

    A listening event will also be streamed live on Apple Music for the new album of the rapper cum gospel musician.

     

    The ad for Beats by Dre debuts West’s new song, “No Child Left Behind,” and stars US superstar runner, Sha’Carri Richardson as she ran 100m in slow motion.

     

    A tweet by the headphone company revealed that the song was scored and edited by West himself.

     

    Richardson took to her verified Instagram page to also announce that another commercial and new song by West will be released tomorrow, ahead of the album launch.

     

    She wrote, “There will be up and downs in life, but its important to remember to run your own race.

     

    “Love to @beatsbydre and @kanyewest. Thank you for the support. New commercial and new Ye song dropping tomorrow! Donda out on Friday. Let’s go.”

     

    The album Donda is named after West’s late mother, who passed on in 2007.

     

    Donda reportedly features artistes like Pusha T, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Baby Keem.

    The new album is West’s first full length project after he r eleased Jesus is King in 2019.

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.punchng.com

  • EFCC: 30 suspects arrested for fraud @ Lagos Hotel

     

    No fewer than 30 suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission during a raid on Parktonian Hotel in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

     

    During the raid on Tuesday, the operatives were alleged to have gained entry into the occupants’ rooms by seizing the master cards from the management of the hotel at gunpoint.

     

    When the operatives gained entry into the rooms, it was learnt that some of the occupants were naked under the duvet as the operatives interrogated the occupants.

    One of the victims, while lamenting the invasion, told the Peoples Gazette, “I was naked, and I had to beg them (for me) to put something on. I am actually hypertensive, but I put myself together because I am not a criminal in any way.”

     

    An eyewitness told the Peoples Gazette, “They broke into the hotel and threatened to shoot the receptionists and management workers if they didn’t immediately release the master access card to them. So, the hotel workers had to comply immediately.”

     

    According to the newspaper, it was learnt that no fewer than 13 guests were whisked away by the EFCC operatives during the raid.

     

    During a telephone interview with a representative of the Parktonian Hotel, who simply identified himself as Christian, he told The PUNCH correspondent that he was not aware of the incident.

     

     

     

    He said, “I am not in the right place to talk to you; it is the manager that can talk to you. I just resumed this evening; I have been off for some days and I just resumed today. I don’t know what you are talking about.”

     

    However, when contacted, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said the operatives acted on verified intelligence targeted at suspects at Parktonian Hotel, adding that 30 suspects were arrested during the raid.

     

    He said, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, acting on verified intelligence, carried out a sting operation targeted at cybercrime suspects at Parktonian Hotel in the Lekki area of Lagos State in the early hours of Tuesday.

     

    “During the exercise, 30 suspects were arrested. Of this number, 24 have been established to be involved in internet-related fraud. The operation was executed without incident as the facility had been under surveillance for weeks during which the commission was able to isolate the rooms where the suspects were lodged.

     

    “Access to the rooms was seamless as the commission has standard procedure for accessing such facilities without application of force or discomfort to guests. No guest of the hotel was molested.

     

    “But the commission observes a disturbing trend in which cybercrime suspects now employ kept ladies who feign nakedness as a decoy to distract operatives of the commission to enable them to destroy incriminating evidence before arrest.”

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.punchng.com

  • Ohakim’s trial for threats to release ladies Nudes

    The Abuja division of the Federal High Court will on September 27 rule on the propriety or otherwise of the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) taking over the case file of former Imo state Governor, Ikedi Ohakim.

    Ohakim is facing trial before the court alongside Chinedu Okpareke, over an allegation that he threatened to release a nude photograph of a nominal complainant, Mrs. Chinyere Amuchienwa.

    Meanwhile, there was a dramatic twist in the case as the police, yesterday, arrested Amuchinwa.

    The ruling was necessitated by a notice of withdrawal of the charge filed by the prosecuting authority, the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

    The police had, through it’s prosecution counsel, Rotshang Faith Dimka, filed a notice of discontinuance against the defendants.

    However, just when the said application was about to be moved, a lawyer from the office of the AGF, Bagudu Sani, informed the court that the AGF was taking over the matter from the IGP, to ensure diligent prosecution.

    He told the court that he had, in a letter dated March 17, 2021, communicated to the IGP to hand off the case.

    It was on that basis that Justice Taiwo Taiwo adjourned the matter for yesterday for parties to address the court on the propriety of the office of the AGF taking over the case and for the arraignment of the defendants.

    When the matter resumed, yesterday, counsel to the respective parties adopted their written submissions for and against the request by the AGF to take over the case.

    While the lawyer from the office of the AGF, Bagudu, urged the court to grant the application, the prosecution counsel, Faith Dimka, and the defence counsel urged the court to refuse the application.

    Justice Taiwo, thereafter, adjourned the matter to September 27 for ruling.

     

    Source: www.sunnewsonline.com

  • INFERTILITY: What you don’t know

    Sperm count refers to the normal number of sperm present in one example of semen. Fertility doctors evaluate sperm count during routine semen examinations and believe it’s anything but a significant factor for fertility.

     

     

    If you and your partner are trying to conceive a baby, you may be looking for information about how to increase sperm count to improve your chances of getting pregnant. A healthy sperm count is necessary for fertility.

     

    Here are things to avoid while preventing low sperm count:

     

     

     

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    · Quit smoking

     

    A 2016 meta-analysis that reviewed the results of over 20 studies with a total of nearly 6,000 participants found that smoking consistently reduced sperm count.

     

    There are many good reasons to kick a smoking habit to improve your health. If you are trying for a baby, now might be the time to quit smoking. If you can’t kick the habit, go seek advice and support.

     

    Get enough exercise and sleep

     

    Besides being good for your general health, exercising regularly can boost testosterone levels and improve fertility.

     

    Several studies on overweight or obese men have shown that sperm count increased when they lost weight, in some cases by as much as 95%. It’s an important part of making sure the body is healthy, so ensure you’re switching off early enough.

     

    However, you should avoid too much exercise, as it may have the opposite effect and potentially reduce testosterone levels. Exercise will keep you healthy and at a good weight.

     

     

     

    · Avoid excessive alcohol and drug use

     

    According to research, it’s known that the worldwide use of drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine to decreased sperm production. Some evidence is conflicting, so further research is necessary to confirm.

    I’m not suggesting the need to stop alcohol and drug use but at least limiting it to perhaps six units or less a week.

     

    · Reduce stress

     

    Stress may reduce your sexual satisfaction and impair your fertility. This is because when the body is stressed, it conserves energy and focuses on surviving, rather than reproducing.

     

    Passion, enjoyment and keeping the hormones surging when you’re having sex are all part of the baby-making process. So, if your mind’s elsewhere and racing with work worries, perhaps suggest to takes action to de-stress.

     

    · Be aware of lap action

     

    Having a computer on the lap all the time really does damage fertility. Laptops, saunas, hot tubs and even tight boxers cause overheating, which damages the sperm.

     

    · Get enough zinc

     

    Zinc is an essential mineral found in high amounts in animal foods, such as meat, fish, eggs, and shellfish. It’s Improve the overall health of sperm, including concentration and count.

     

    Taking zinc supplements increases testosterone levels and sperm count in those who are low in zinc.

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.thenationonlineng.net

  • Chilo-Offiah, Governor Ugwuanyi’s SPA on SME Gifts Medical Equipments to Gburus-Care Initiative (GCI).

    Chilo-Offiah, Governor Ugwuanyi’s SPA on SME Gifts Medical Equipments to Gburus-Care Initiative (GCI).

     

    Says Love is what Governor Ugwuanyi represents and Love is what GburusCare is all about.

     

     

    Earlier today, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on SME, Hon. Arinze Chilo-Offiah magnanimously donated some medical equipments to the GburusCare Initiative. The equipments were presented to members of the GburusCare team at the State SME center.

    During the presentation, Hon. Arinze, who celebrated his 33rd birthday recently by paying the school fees of over 120 Udi secondary school students in a heart touching show of love, remarked that he was spurred to contribute to the sustenance of the initiative given the organization and consistency with which the managers of the healthcare program had continued to traverse the length and breadth of Enugu State reaching out to old people.

    Hon. Arinze’s birthday celebration with secondary school students of Udi

     

    He said “On Saturday, 1st of May 2021, I was opportune to support a medical outreach for senior citizens that was carried out in my community, Umuavulu in Udi Local Government Area, by a professional healthcare team from the GburusCare Initiative. My team and I covered the logistics, provided tent, food, power generator, etc., for the team. For me, ensuring that our aged parents received free medical attention such as dental care, blood pressure test, drug prescription among others are ways of giving back to my community. The turnout was massive and seeing our parents’ faces light up with joy made me glad. Today, I have donated these little equipments so that this good can get to more people.” He commended highly the impact of the GburusCare initiative so far, adding that love is what Gov. Ugwuanyi represents and love is what GburusCare is all about.

    During the Outreach on Saturday

     

    The GburusCare team appreciated his gesture as a creative encouragement and thanked the SME boss for his thoughtfulness and magnanimity.

  • Social media toxicity and Criticisms

    There is a ‘’SARS’’ in some Nigerians; reservoirs of cynicism, misanthropy and bigotry. These ones see other people through the bifocals of their own vile existence. Just like SARS, the notorious but disbanded police unit, profiles young Nigerians with tattoo branding and dreadlocks, this category of Nigerians reduces every individual to an offender. You are guilty without charges, convicted and summarily sentenced – by the self-appointed rogue jury!

     

    That predilection for exacting jungle (in)justice on alleged offenders in the streets is very much the same on Nigeria’s social media platforms – where you expect to find refined people above the stratum of ‘’agberos’’. It is all the same – in the streets and on social media district. Nigerian Twitter, in particular, is a toxic locale – defiant to order and devoid of joy. There is that proclivity for ‘’gotcha gotcha’’. It is always about ‘’dragging this person or that person’’. I must say, very angry creatures take residence there.

     

     

    A few days ago, Japheth Omojuwa, the digital media entrepreneur, was the whipping boy of these internet infestations. They clobbered, scratched and gored him with pitchforks and daggers, even throwing dynamites into the mix. Much of their grouse with the gentleman was the side he chose to support in the 2015 election. They seized a moment to creep out of their crevices and forgotten neck of the woods to extract a toll. I have never seen such virulence and turpitude on social media before.

     

    We are a nation of extremists. When you stray from the single narrative promoted by some compromised persons, you become an enemy pencilled down for demolition. Is this not a tyranny of opinion? How did we become so vile, unfeeling, and sadistic? The beauty of intellection is in the variety and robustness of opinions. Why must everyone submit to a lone account – even if it is falsehood? Why should everyone hold the same opinion?

     

    What is happening on Nigerian social media is akin to the Dark Ages where people were hanged for having contrary opinions. And the Dark Ages was a blot on humanity – because knowledge was forbidden. We are in an era of intellectual darkness in Nigeria where all opinions must be unitary and must conform to certain ethnic and religious prejudices.

     

    Some of the loudest voices accusing others of extremism are themselves extremists, who ambush and savage contrary opinions. It must be their way or the Milky Way to assaults and threats.

     

    How did we become so pugnacious that we will tear anyone and anything that does not agree with us?

     

    We are all potential victims of mob (in)justice. The mob runs Nigeria’s social media. You either fall in line with the governing narrative or risk violence. This mob rule has to end.

     

     

     

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    Source: thenationonlineng.net

  • Prince Omoha: Reinventing Luxury in real Estate

     

    The Chairman and CEO of Prince Luxury Group Mr, Omoha Nduka John, well-known as Prince Omoha, a real estate entrepreneur and investor is set to redefine perception of true luxury in the real estate space with a never-before-seen project. Although the core emphasis of the project is on luxury estates but at affordable rates.

     

    According to Omoha, luxury is at the heart of his company’s values and the company prides itself on delivering top notch luxurious homes that match international standard.

    “That’s why we are called Luxury, because we focus on luxury and comfort,” Omoha says

    Adding, “In terms of creating a blue ocean strategy for our projects we have created a niche market

    for Prince Luxury Group by bringing together luxury and affordability with world class facilities obtainable in leading cities of the world.”

    Prince Omoha provided a hint on his newest project as he revealed the mystery behind it and explained that the project converges two distinctly opposing entities; luxury and affordability, in a bid to put an end to the ‘average class luxury’ in real estate in Nigeria.

    Omoha also hinted at what inspired the idea of the huge project, disclosing that the inspiration materialized from the iconic architectures from Dubai. According to him, the project stands at the very core of sophistication, art and architecture.

    According to him, it is “a holistic warfare game plan that uses the elements of surprise and speed in the execution of innovative ideas to achieve the impossible.”

    “The new project is coming to disrupt architectural imagination and introduce a new trend with whose features and facilities cannot be found anywhere in Nigeria,” declares with a sense of authority.

    The Prince Luxury Group is a conglomerate with portfolios in real estate, logistics and stock investments both in Nigeria, Hong Kong and beyond.

    Prince Omoha has become popular in the real estate landscape in Nigeria for his signature luxurious residential homes in Lagos.

    In a little space of time Prince Omoha has carved a niche for himself and his company in the housing sector with a knack for imaginative innovations and friendly housing opportunities.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.sunnewsonline.com

  • Building Wealth: 4 Different Types of Wealth

    Wealth is the abundance of valuable possessions or money. Personal gifts which are also our natural gifts are certain qualities or abilities that we possess that make each individual unique. It is worth explaining here why wealth does not come from your job but from natural gifts or abilities because a lot of people confuse getting rich with being wealthy; these two are quite different. Being wealthy does not only have to do with our finances. There are four types of wealth, financial, physical, time and social wealth. When a person is wealthy, it simply means that the person has a sustainable means for financial health and freedom for life and for generations to come.

    Although having a well-paid job could be a means for one to get rich, it does not quite give you room to make wealth. Many people who earn highly might not be fulfilled because it is not something they love to do or because they feel they aren’t putting some hidden attributes they have to use.

     

    Our gifts as individuals are those things that are endowed in us naturally, and therefore cannot be taken away from us. They come in the form of talents, abilities, attributes, inborn skills. The key to creating wealth with these gifts is to identify them and put them to full use.

     

    Natural gifts could include abilities such as, leadership, running a business, being a parent, empathy, talents, and other inborn skills. For instance, if your natural gift and passion are being a parent, aside from catering to your kids, you can start a career of looking and catering to children and with your passion and persistence. You can pave the way for yourself over a period of time and by this means acquire all forms of wealth.

     

    You need to ask yourself, Is there something that I love to do? Do I have passion for something? Is there an attribute peculiar to me? Have I discovered them? If you have discovered them, great, but if not and you do not feel fulfilled with your current status, you have to take time to discover who you really are.

     

    There’s a saying that “You are not what you studied in school but who you were created to be.” If you look beyond your current job and reflect on your unique abilities and how you can put them to use, then that’s a great way to start, unless your job aligns with your gifts and passions. Though you need to expand upon your gifts and abilities to make them worthwhile.

     

    When you are putting your gifts and special abilities to use, you tend to do better at them because you love what you are doing and are willing to give it your very best. This, compared to working at a firm where you feel restricted, you remain there just to make ends meet. This does not mean you should get out of whatever job you are doing currently if you have already discovered your gifts, but take time to plan towards putting your gifts to full potential.

     

    Discover your natural gifts, we all have one or two deposited in us and work towards making use of them to acquire financial, time, social an d physical wealth.

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.punchng.com

  • There is a critical need for housing for older LGBT people – Britain

    Britain’s first LGBT+ retirement home is set to open in mid-2021, the housing association behind the London riverside apartments said, highlighting a growing market of older people who do not want to be forced back in the closet.

     

    There is a critical need for housing for older LGBT+ people, said Anna Kear, Chief Executive of Tonic Housing, as many say it would be “terrifying” to live in a predominantly straight home where other residents did not accept them.

     

    “People say that if they get to that stage, they would rather (die by) suicide than go into a heterosexual care home or sheltered housing environment, which is just awful,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

     

     

     

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    With an ageing population, the demand for specialist housing for older people is growing, with private retirement units accounting for 0.6 per cent of British homes and worth about 29 billion pounds in 2018, according to the estate agency Knight Frank.

     

    Tonic Housing, which works to address loneliness in older LGBT+ people, is selling shares of up to 75 per cent in 19 apartments designed by renowned architect Norman Foster in the Bankhouse retirement community, which has a roof terrace by the Thames.

     

    The housing association secured a 5.7 million pound loan from London mayor Sadiq Khan to buy the apartments in the borough of Lambeth, where almost six per cent of residents identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – the highest percentage in England.

     

    “Our approach to services and support will not just be ‘LGBT+-friendly’ but genuinely affirming of the lives, histories, needs and desires of LGBT+ people,” Tonic Housing said on its website, adding that sales would start in a couple of months.

     

    “This does not imply exclusion of those who do not identify as LGBT+, but actively values those who respect and celebrate LGBT+ people,” it said, estimating that Britain has more than 1 million LGBT+ people over 50.

     

    While the scheme is set to be Britain’s first LGBT+ retirement centre, they are relatively common in the United States, where the number of LGBT+ people over 50 is set to more than double to seven million by 2030 from three million today.

     

    The percentage of Britain’s population that identifies as gay, lesbian or bisexual is steadily rising, from 1.6 per cent in 2014 to 2.2 per cent in 2018, official data shows.

     

     

     

    There is a clear shift among younger people – a little more than half of 18- to 24-year-olds say they are only attracted to the opposite sex, an Ipsos Mori poll found last week.

     

    Stephen Lowe, a spokesman for retirement specialist Just Group, said Britain could see more LGBT-specific retirement centres in the future.

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.thenationonlineng.net

  • Dr. Okey Okonkwo to be Installed as the 5th District Governor of Rotary District 9142.

     

    Dr. Okey Okonkwo to be installed as the 5th District Governor of Rotary District 9142. 

     

    To simplify the administrative process of Rotary, Clubs (supervised by Presidents) are grouped into Zones (supervised by Assistant Governors); thus, Zones are made up of a number of Clubs. These Zones and Clubs make up Districts which are supervised by District Governors. In Nigeria, there are four Districts – Districts 9110, 9125, 9141 and 9142.

    District 9142 consists of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. It is equally supervised by a District Governor. Aside service projects that promote peace, fight diseases, provide clean water, save mothers and children, support education, grow local economies and protect the environment, Rotary has activities that help strengthen its internal structure thus reinforcing the zeal to do more in serving communities. One of such activity is the installation ceremony of her leaders. Installation ceremonies are formal events that draw attendance from far and near. They mark official investiture of leaders who openly accept their roles and responsibilities and further pledge to uphold the tenet of Rotary by practicing Rotary’s motto of ‘Service above Self’. Such ceremonies also provide a suitable platform to attract and gain support for Rotary by raising funds to sponsor projects. In this case, it is the installation ceremony of the 5th District Governor of Rotary International District 9142.

    The installation ceremony is a formal event marked by features that support the good causes of Rotary. Rotarians are hand-raisers and the sign-us-up volunteers who selflessly give their time and talents to help those in need, to strengthen and lift up communities, to make someone’s day brighter, to lessen the load and improve people’s lives. Occasions such as installation ceremonies that mark the formal institution of leaders serve as a perfect opportunity for persons and organizations to formally recognize the hard work and efforts of Rotarians as they continue to volunteer and serve humanity selflessly. While there is no doubt that the world is indeed grateful to Rotarians for the good they keep doing, sometimes, we as humans, forget to express that gratitude in a way that resonates: the Installation of the 5th District Governor of Rotary International District 9142 is a well appropriated and articulated platform.

     

     

    As Rotarians maintain a laser focus on their goal of achieving a better world through volunteer services, support to Rotary activities could act as a great boost and fuel further growth and commitment for selfless services. As Rotarians, we serve humanity, help others, love everyone and care for each other. Reciprocating this gesture by supporting the installation ceremony of our District Governor will surely add wings to our abilities and capabilities.

    With gratitude, we look forward to having you share with us your compassion for service; with your support we can impact our communities in a lasting way.

    Understanding Rotary:

    Talking about Rotary is both an exciting and difficult task: Because it simply means talking about an organisation, a group of people found everywhere, creating positive impacts around the world. It also means taking a sum of all these and pinning it down to a definitive term.

    Rotary started as a single story far back 1905 in the city of Chicago, with just four persons (Paul Harris, Sylvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey and Gustavus Loehr), but today its story can be told in multiple layers.

    Rotary is a community of community leaders; this very noble organisation with an unending desire to serve humanity takes ordinary people and gives them extraordinary opportunity to do more with their lives than they ever dreamed possible.

    Quoting Rotarians-in-Action, “Rotary may not have invented service, but Rotary perfected it.” The ultimate purpose of Rotary is to serve; service and benefit for all communities even as it strives to reach everywhere, spreading goodwill to every region of the world.

     

    Who are Rotarians?

    Rotarians bear the emblem of Rotary. To be a Rotarian means being the reason someone smiles and have the cause to live on. Rotarians turn aims and ideals into actions while lowering barriers to help promote cooperation and understanding worldwide. People achieve self-actualisation in different ways; for Rotarians, it is in serving.

    Rotarians take action to create positive impacts, this goes to support Richard Louis Evan’s notion that “Doing is the Rotary way of serving”, this act of ‘doing’ is super contagious; it is a flu caught by every Rotarian. It provides the energy and motivation to keep on serving.

    More Rotarians, more Rotary clubs, more friends and more supports equate a better world.

    Supporting the Good Cause of Rotary

    Rotary unite leaders from all continents, cultures and occupation to exchange ideas and take action in communities around the world. Rotary is made up of three parts: The Clubs, Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. Together, these three parts work to make lasting change in our communities and around the world.

    Rotary Clubs are grounded in the same values, addressing diverse and unique needs. The Club structure allows members to come together to strengthen their connections to friends and neighbours and their commitment to improving lives. They contribute their time, their energy and their hearts at just about every way possible.

  • 2021 Grammy Awards: The Full List

    Here is a list of winners in categories at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles.

     

    Beyonce had a big night, winning four prizes and thereby breaking the record for the most-ever Grammy wins by a female artist, and the most by any singer, male or female.

    Rapper Megan Thee Stallion also had a successful evening, taking home three awards including Best New Artist and pop powerhouse Taylor Swift won Album of the Year honors for the third time in her career.

     

     

    Album of the Year: Taylor Swift, “folklore”

     

    Record of the Year, recognizing overall performance on a song: Billie Eilish, “Everything I Wanted”

     

    Song of the Year, for songwriting: H.E.R., Dernst Emile II and Tiara Thomas, “I Can’t Breathe”

     

    Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion

     

    Best Music Video: Beyonce, “Brown Skin Girl”

     

    Best Rap Album: Nas, “King’s Disease”

     

    Best Rap Song: Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce, “Savage”

     

    Best Rap Performance: Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce, “Savage”

     

    Best Rock Album: The Strokes, “The New Abnormal”

     

    Best Rock Song: Brittany Howard, “Stay High”

     

    Best Rock Performance: Fiona Apple, “Shameika”

     

    Best Pop Vocal Album: Dua Lipa, “Future Nostalgia”

     

    Best Pop Solo Performance: Harry Styles, “Watermelon Sugar”

     

    Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”

     

    Best R&B Album: John Legend, “Bigger Love”

     

    Best R&B Performance: Beyonce, “Black Parade”

     

    Best Alternative Music Album: Fiona Apple, “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

     

    Best Global Music Album: Burna Boy, “Twice as Tall”

     

    Best Country Album: Miranda Lambert, “Wildcard”

     

    Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Kanye West, “Jesus Is King”

     

    Best Comedy Album: Tiffany Haddish, “Black Mitzvah”

     

    Best Song Written for Visual Media: Billie Eilish, “No Time to Die” (for “No Time to Die”)

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: www.punchng.com