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Sports / Re: Liverpool FC Vs. Atalanta Europa League Quarter-final by IkeJAH(m): 12:40pm On Apr 18
Liverpool is winning and qualifying for the semis tonight.
Sports / Re: Manchester United Vs Liverpool EPL 07 March - Live , Prediction by IkeJAH(m): 3:22pm On Apr 05
Liverpool is winning : 3-1
Sports / Re: UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Fixtures by IkeJAH(m): 8:57am On Mar 16
I see Liverpool winning the EUROPA

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Wolves Vs Liverpool (1 - 3) On 16th September 2023 by IkeJAH(m): 12:06pm On Sep 16, 2023
Bishop4bella:
You Will Never Walk Alone
Education / Re: Professor Saheed Aderinto Wins $300,000 History Prize by IkeJAH(m): 3:53pm On Mar 02, 2023
I Commend Your Efforts, Prof.
Please continue to do us proud.
Family / Re: How Do I Forgive Him? by IkeJAH(m): 9:20am On Oct 26, 2022
Truly,you are deeply hurt but as a mother,there is a need for you to seriously work on your temperament/emotions...this would be a soothing relief for you to be forgiving wholeheartedly. I see the sincerity in you.
Education / Re: Peace Mass Transit Boss, Sam Onyishi Set To Extend Midas’ To University Educatio by IkeJAH(m): 7:41pm On Oct 08, 2022
Such a welcome development.

Bravo Sir !
Sports / Re: Jurgen Klopp Extends Liverpool Contract Until 2026 by IkeJAH(m): 4:07pm On Apr 28, 2022
The best news so far...as it would continue to breed healthier competition,as well as placing Liverpool FC among the best.

YNWA
Education / Re: Meet Alimi Ibrahim Adedeji, UNILAG Overall Best Graduating Student For 2018/2019 by IkeJAH(m): 5:38am On Jul 08, 2021
Easyincome24:
Meet Unilag overall best graduating student for 2018/2019 academic session.

Alimi Ibrahim Adedeji emerged as the overall best graduating student in Unilag for the academic calendar 2018/2019.

He achieved this with a CGPA of 4.98 out of 5.0.

Alimi Ibrahim Adedeji, now a graduate of mechanical engineering, is also a two time delegate at the Annual Shell Nigeria Exploration and Productioj Company (SNEPCo) Annual Scholars Connect Programme.

The University of Lagos, Akoko, has taken to their social media to celebrate their proud product on this great feat.
Education / Re: EDC, Mastercard To Equip 40,000 Nigerians With Entrepreneurial Skills by IkeJAH(m): 10:56pm On Oct 02, 2020
This is a very good initiative,for economic and empowerment growth.

Some of us are already robustly(over 11 years) skilled in lubricants formulation and blending, as well it's marketing.Please,how do we get empowered financially, so as to continue assist in the training of other Nigerians?

Thanks greatly for your attention.
Celebrities / Re: Davido: If I Work In My Father's Company, I Will Become A Billionaire In Dollars by IkeJAH(m): 7:47pm On Sep 30, 2020
Chief Davido,...Ndeewo ! ! ! Chukwu Gozie Gi !!!

Some of us are already into entrepreneurship, and very vast in experience. A little financial push up of 10 million naira would help us be employing over 20 Nigerian graduates with about 120,000 naira monthly in a locally produced goods- grease,soaps/detergents, as well as the marketing of these goods.


Thanks as am waiting for your usual prompt response,Sir.
Sports / Re: Chelsea Vs Liverpool (match Preview) 4:30pm by IkeJAH(m): 1:15pm On Sep 20, 2020
Liverpool is winning by 3-1,against Chelsea.
YNWA...
Sports / Re: Liverpool Agree £25m Thiago Alcantara Deal by IkeJAH(m): 8:50am On Sep 18, 2020
Coolgasman:
YNWA. Even with Thiago, I still don't think we'll retain the title. Apart from other teams spending really well this summer to catch up, Liverpool have performed outstandingly for 2 years in the league amassing 97 and 99 points respectively. It will be hard to maintain that level for a 3rd season.
Sports / Re: Jürgen Klopp: No Chance Of Liverpool Signing Lionel Messi by IkeJAH(m): 6:52am On Aug 29, 2020
Having Messi in the EPL,would further make the league the most watched.

But,he shouldn't bring in the "Messi Syndrome" to whichever Club ,he is joining... trying to control the manager,and the club's management.

His problems of late in Barca,have been, falling out with the manager on team selection, who plays what,who comes/ goes out of the club,et al.

Messi ,is undoubtedly,one of the best players in the history of football.

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Romance / Re: A Thorn In The Flesh by IkeJAH(m): 11:54am On May 07, 2020
So fascinating,and creatively upbuilding too.
How soon are you updating with the next happening ?

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Romance / Re: Her Mother Said She Can't Marry An Ebonyi Man by IkeJAH(m): 9:52pm On Apr 20, 2020
My brother, your story is quite pathetic, and full of emotions. From experience, it will be very difficult for you to marry her.Even if you do,the marriage may cut your life early.As I said earlier,love is all about a special feeling,but marriage is practically about commitment, from a man and a woman that love each other DEEPLY. Your acclaimed girl friend does not have any form of commitment to marry you(though,from your narration). Sadly too,from onset,you presented yourself as an ATM ,which she manipulates at her own will.
Lastly, and most important bro, for your health and future, brace up and move on with your studies.
She would always attach herself to you even after the breakup bc of the financial benefit she enjoys from you.
Search for a woman that loves you for who you are (including your ethnicity, et al) and not what you can offer her.
My best wishes.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Liverpool Vs Southampton (4 - 0) On 1st February 2020 by IkeJAH(m): 3:47pm On Feb 01, 2020
Expert17:

Am smelling something grin grin grin grin
Whats it you are smelling ?
we are the Reds ...always winning bro
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Liverpool Vs Southampton (4 - 0) On 1st February 2020 by IkeJAH(m): 3:46pm On Feb 01, 2020
Expert17:

Am smelling something grin grin grin grin
Whats it you are smelling ?
Education / Re: Ugwuanyi Lays Foundation For Samuel Maduka's Entrepreneurial University by IkeJAH(m): 6:32am On Jan 05, 2020
This is excellent and timely too...for the development of individuals to be self and economically reliant.

Respect to the founder - Chief Dr.Sam. M. Onyishi.

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Sports / The Unglorious Sack Of Carlo Ancelotti By Napoli by IkeJAH(m): 2:32am On Dec 11, 2019
Manager Carlo Ancelotti of Napoli has just been relieved of appointment after a 4-0 win against Genk,...his sack was due to the run in their domestic league.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/napoli/story/4004715/carlo-ancelotti-sacked-at-napoli-despite-spot-in-champions-league-knockout-stage?device=featurephone
Sports / Re: Manchester City Loss At Home 0-2 To Wolve And Chelsea Won 1-4 While Arsenal Won by IkeJAH(m): 4:20pm On Oct 06, 2019
The road for EPL just dey open small small for our Red(YNWA)...well,lets keep watching as the gap continues to widen between our Liverpool and the Citizens.
Business / A Rare Display Of Honesty And Integrity By A Business Mogul by IkeJAH(m): 5:47pm On Aug 11, 2019
Dr.Samuel M.Onyishi has shown that a good name is better than gold,as he returned over two Billion Naira wrongly his account.Lots of lesson to be learnt from this rare gesture.

Nigerian Businessman Returns Over Two Billion Naira Wrongly Credited To His Account
http:///e284b3b3c186236_ng
Sports / Brazil Defeats Argentina In Semis(2-0). by IkeJAH(m): 3:41am On Jul 03, 2019
Messi goes trophyless as Brazil beats them two goals to nothing.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=548054&device=featurephone
Sports / The Battle Of The Brightest Begins This Afternoon As Tottenham Battles Liverpool by IkeJAH(m): 11:34am On Sep 15, 2018
The English Premier League would be experiencing one of the most scintillating football at the lunch time today- Tottenham Vs Liverpool-12:30pm.


http://kwese.espn.com/football/english-premier-league/23/blog/post/3632627/pochettino-vs-klopp-a-battle-of-premier-leagues-brightest-minds
Travel / Re: Our Loss; Our Pain: Pmt Regrets Itobe Accident, Pleads For Understanding. by IkeJAH(m): 11:14am On Sep 10, 2018
PMT has been the saving grace in the mini bus transport business, cutting down the exorbitant fares being charged by other transporters before his arrival.

My sincere advice is that the management should monitor closely the speed limiter/ governor, and more training on safety/defensive driving for the drivers.

Being prompt in responding to accident cases- having a more secured means of reaching victims families.

So far, there has been significant improvement in customers care services.
Family / Re: My Wife And Her Family Are Driving Me crazy by IkeJAH(m): 11:32am On Jul 25, 2018
Mr man, you are the one troubling and driving yourself crazy for not being able to know where your problem is coming from.

First; Your wife didn't do anything to warrant a divorce, she didn't cheat, disrespect or commit any abomination. We should sometime view things from different angles before taking actions, you know how difficult it is for a woman to stop her family members from coming close to her husband, she MIGHT not be happy with what they are doing, but in a bid to stop them will have it look like she's pushing them away from you and might create problems. So I ask "HAVE YOU DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH YOUR WIFE?"

The rate of entitlement mentality from wives and their families is something else in Nigeria. Reason why we should be wise and careful before getting married.

Stop running around, discuss this issue with your wife, if she's a good woman, she'll understand you and do whatever it'll take to keep you happy and relaxed by sketching a strategy with you, but if she tries to give attitude about your complaint, then you'll have to go rude and aggressive to let her know what is as stake(Divorce, for her to marry her family members so that you'll have peace).


Discuss with her first.
Business / Disheartening Attitude Of Our Federal/state Owned Firms Being Sold To Churches by IkeJAH(m): 11:25am On Apr 16, 2018
Just recently here in the Eastern part of Nigeria,ANAMMCO's central Warehouse spare Parts was given to a church as a camp ground for people to come and pray for jobs.
My question is this 'Should our manufacturing firms,...soundly paying over 5000 staff be made a place to pray for the same job ?
Is this not destroying the economy more ?
No wonder,the developed nations are looking at us as a people with black sense.
Jobs/Vacancies / Five Common Mistakes We Often Make During Conversation/interview. by IkeJAH(m): 9:31am On May 01, 2017
Do you show up to work every day, work to the best of your ability and always strive to be better? Great! But that might not be enough. Because your speaking habits can compromise your potential for career success, even if your performance is impeccable.

Let’s say you have an extremely impressive résumé and you’re interviewing at a new firm for a potential promotion. On paper you’re the ideal candidate and you’re objectively more skilled and more experienced than your competitors. But, during the interview, your conversation gives the interviewer a bad impression and he is forced to go with a more impressive candidate.

Whether you’re interviewing for a new job, trying to land a new client, motivating your employees or making a pitch to land funding for your business, how you speak and hold conversations can make or break you, regardless of how skilled or talented you are in other areas.



Eliminate these five speaking habits before they destroy you:

1. Using Filler Words
Filler words have become so common in our colloquial speech patterns that we scarcely notice we’re even saying them. We start our sentences with the word “so,” never consciously realizing it. We inject our sentences with the word “like,” never thinking about the literal ramifications of its use, and fill every pause with an “um” or an “uh” as an almost involuntary reflex. These filler words seem innocent enough, but if they take over the bulk of your speech, they become distracting and reflect poorly on you as the speaker.

Fortunately you can train yourself to avoid them by making yourself conscious of their use and correcting yourself every time one slips out until your natural speech pattern is free of them.

2. Using Repetitive Vocal Inflections
The inflections in our voice say just as much as the words that are shaped by them. Imagine the sentence “I didn’t steal that car” with an emphasis on each different word within the sentence. “I didn’t steal that car” means something very different than “I didn’t steal that car.”

Too often our inflection becomes repetitive, distorting the meaning and power of our sentences and leaving our listeners uninterested. For example, some people draw into a near-constant monotone, never inflecting any syllable more than any other. Others fall into uptalking, the extraordinarily bad habit of ending every sentence with an upward inflection, like a question.

Add variance and significance to your intonation and inflections.

3. Talking Too Fast
When you get excited, or when you’re nervous, it’s ridiculously easy to speak too quickly. You have a lot to say and you’re trying to get it all out, so the words naturally come to you in a constant stream. Some people subconsciously fear silence and use rapid speaking to cover up any brief pauses that may otherwise result.

It’s far better to speak slowly. You’ll have more time to think about your choice of words; you can use pauses to add impact to your sentences; and most importantly, you’ll come across as a much more confident, in-control person.

It’s highly unlikely that you’ll speak too slowly for your audience, so no matter how fast you think you’re talking, try talking just a little bit slower.

4. Neglecting Your Mannerisms
Everybody has small ticks and mannerisms that go unnoticed and remain insignificant in daily conversations, but these small mannerisms can add up to real annoyance in the context of a professional or public speaking event. For example, if you tend to gesticulate wildly in repetitive motions or if you unconsciously smack your lips at the end of each sentence, your listeners could view you as unpracticed, or worse—unprofessional.

Work with a friend or record yourself speaking to uncover some of the mannerisms you might be neglecting. Breaking these unconscious habits can and will be tough, but once they’re gone, they’ll stay gone.

5. Rambling
Rambling is an indication of nervousness, and it’s especially dangerous in a one-on-one context.

Generally, if you’ve prepared a speech, you won’t have to worry about rambling because you’ll have a specific, dedicated talk track. In a more improvised setting, which demands a back-and-forth between two parties, rambling is a much more dangerous threat. For example, in a job interview, if an interviewer asks a simple question expecting a simple answer and you respond with an extended monologue, your credibility could suffer some damage.

If you aren’t concise, your message will lose impact.

Don’t let any of these bad habits get the better of you. The best way to avoid them is through ongoing practice. So speak in front of a mirror or with a friend you trust, and actively work to suppress these all-too-common tendencies. In time you’ll be naturally free from any of them, and you won’t have to worry about your next conversation compromising your otherwise great chances at professional success.
Education / Five Common Mistakes We Often Make During Conversation And How To Avoid Them by IkeJAH(m): 9:24am On May 01, 2017
Do you show up to work every day, work to the best of your ability and always strive to be better? Great! But that might not be enough. Because your speaking habits can compromise your potential for career success, even if your performance is impeccable.

Let’s say you have an extremely impressive résumé and you’re interviewing at a new firm for a potential promotion. On paper you’re the ideal candidate and you’re objectively more skilled and more experienced than your competitors. But, during the interview, your conversation gives the interviewer a bad impression and he is forced to go with a more impressive candidate.

Whether you’re interviewing for a new job, trying to land a new client, motivating your employees or making a pitch to land funding for your business, how you speak and hold conversations can make or break you, regardless of how skilled or talented you are in other areas.



Eliminate these five speaking habits before they destroy you:

1. Using Filler Words
Filler words have become so common in our colloquial speech patterns that we scarcely notice we’re even saying them. We start our sentences with the word “so,” never consciously realizing it. We inject our sentences with the word “like,” never thinking about the literal ramifications of its use, and fill every pause with an “um” or an “uh” as an almost involuntary reflex. These filler words seem innocent enough, but if they take over the bulk of your speech, they become distracting and reflect poorly on you as the speaker.

Fortunately you can train yourself to avoid them by making yourself conscious of their use and correcting yourself every time one slips out until your natural speech pattern is free of them.

2. Using Repetitive Vocal Inflections
The inflections in our voice say just as much as the words that are shaped by them. Imagine the sentence “I didn’t steal that car” with an emphasis on each different word within the sentence. “I didn’t steal that car” means something very different than “I didn’t steal that car.”

Too often our inflection becomes repetitive, distorting the meaning and power of our sentences and leaving our listeners uninterested. For example, some people draw into a near-constant monotone, never inflecting any syllable more than any other. Others fall into uptalking, the extraordinarily bad habit of ending every sentence with an upward inflection, like a question.

Add variance and significance to your intonation and inflections.

3. Talking Too Fast
When you get excited, or when you’re nervous, it’s ridiculously easy to speak too quickly. You have a lot to say and you’re trying to get it all out, so the words naturally come to you in a constant stream. Some people subconsciously fear silence and use rapid speaking to cover up any brief pauses that may otherwise result.

It’s far better to speak slowly. You’ll have more time to think about your choice of words; you can use pauses to add impact to your sentences; and most importantly, you’ll come across as a much more confident, in-control person.

It’s highly unlikely that you’ll speak too slowly for your audience, so no matter how fast you think you’re talking, try talking just a little bit slower.

4. Neglecting Your Mannerisms
Everybody has small ticks and mannerisms that go unnoticed and remain insignificant in daily conversations, but these small mannerisms can add up to real annoyance in the context of a professional or public speaking event. For example, if you tend to gesticulate wildly in repetitive motions or if you unconsciously smack your lips at the end of each sentence, your listeners could view you as unpracticed, or worse—unprofessional.

Work with a friend or record yourself speaking to uncover some of the mannerisms you might be neglecting. Breaking these unconscious habits can and will be tough, but once they’re gone, they’ll stay gone.

5. Rambling
Rambling is an indication of nervousness, and it’s especially dangerous in a one-on-one context.

Generally, if you’ve prepared a speech, you won’t have to worry about rambling because you’ll have a specific, dedicated talk track. In a more improvised setting, which demands a back-and-forth between two parties, rambling is a much more dangerous threat. For example, in a job interview, if an interviewer asks a simple question expecting a simple answer and you respond with an extended monologue, your credibility could suffer some damage.

If you aren’t concise, your message will lose impact.

Don’t let any of these bad habits get the better of you. The best way to avoid them is through ongoing practice. So speak in front of a mirror or with a friend you trust, and actively work to suppress these all-too-common tendencies. In time you’ll be naturally free from any of them, and you won’t have to worry about your next conversation compromising your otherwise great chances at professional success.

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