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He was an MTN project fame Finalist 2015

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Tiwa Savage New Video - African waist

https://youtu.be/VLT2JIPBuRI

The video is very colourful and tiwa looks amazing. Don J on the other hand plays a very funny role with swag. Love it.

Enjoy

New Music Video Alert - Yung K

Hey guys check this music video out by the young and talented artist named YUNG K. 

Lemmi famz small, we went to secondary school together. His a really good dancer too. 

Watch "YUNG K - DANCE OFFICIAL VIDEO HQ" on YouTube - https://youtu.be/5iSW3ya-mzM 

Otondo's out of Orientation Camp - Useful Tips for Survival

Corpers weeee!!!!

The new bees (otondo's) are out of camp. Their 3weeks orientation has finally come to an end. Welcome to the Team guys. 

Things loads of the new corpers are going to be worried about now are;

1) Securing a job at their Primary Place of Assignment: 

    On the day you leave camp you would be or were handed a paper containing details of the area and organisation you have been posted to serve. 

On getting this letter, you can either rejoice or be sad. In the sense that, sometimes people rejoice when there are posted to areas that they think would be more fun to be in. While others get posted to very horrible locations with no idea of how to survive. 

Well however you see it manage it. Some corpers get lucky and are reposted back to join their family or back to a specific location of choice. This is only taken into consideration after an application is made based on health grounds or marriage.

Avoid giving money to unreliable individuals (workers) who claim they can help you "work" your posting to another place. Many have been scammed and delayed. So be warned. It's better you settle for what you received.

After all, one of the aims of the programme is to familiarise one with another culture.

So my fellow corpers just accept your PPA & Given Location in good faith. 

2) Opening the Nysc bank account:

   This is for the monthly Allawee. It's very significant that you do this before travelling home. Else you would miss your first and maybe 2nd monthly NYSC salary. 

Well I missed mine and I was told I couldn't apply for it. According to the person "if I apply for the allowance it might lead to being remobilised". That means going camp to camp to start all over again. 

Am guessing your wondering what could have happened? Well I went home after camp for treatment and returned with a letter from my doctor yet it wasn't taken into consideration.

    In addition to that, I was still given a query to explain my reasons for going home which I did. Yet no allawee 

 Only God knows what they did with the money.

 So sweethearts please go to Local your Government Area (LGA) and open your bank account.

3) Most importantly Accomodation:

NYSC makes available an Accomodation space called the 'corpers Lodge'. First place everyone runs to for shelter.

Some churches for example Redeem also accomodates corpers in a place called 'Family House'. Corpers are allowed to stay free for a certain period of time until they are able to find a home. If one decides to remain, then you can then begin to contribute some money for upkeep.

Some are comfortable staying in these Accomodations mentioned. While others would prefer to live in the comfort of their own homes with guaranteed privacy. 

When house hunting, use a letting Agent. They make it easier for you by reducing the amount of time you spend going to view unsuitable houses.  When choosing a space of your own you must ensure that there is;

a) Running water else you would fetch from a well till you pass out.

b) Electricity: This you can determine by asking questions except you are comfortable having a generator. For me I can't stand noise so I ain't got one.

c) close proximity to shops and work: you don't want spend so much getting to the shops to restock your kitchen or other personal items. And also if you find yourself in a very demanding job you wouldn't want to be late. Would you?

Ask your friends who helped them secure their place, so as to determine if the person might be of help to you too. 

Don't pay money without being sure that the Accomodation you paying for is yours. If possible demand that you sign a contract stating out the tenant, the landlord or agent, how long you are to occupy the space and so on... 

Signatures of all parties and a witness should also be on the contract. 

All these advice are just useful tips which would help you avoid making unwanted mistakes and wrong choices. It's just a matter of being very careful and calculative. 

Don't forget to have fun... Once all of these is settled you can agree with your PPA as to when you should resume work. Ask them to please give you sometime to return home for your luggages. You can now use that opportunity to refresh and get set for work and many others.

I hope this helps someone out there.

xoxo!!!

Cheer Up :)

The picture says it all.. Be Nice to YOU. Cheer Up and be happy..

Have a good weekend... 

Muslim arrested by Christ

A gentle young man and I got talking and along the line he mentioned to me about him being a Christian but was raised a Muslim. 

His journey to christainity started when he was 17yrs old. He felt that as a Muslim he wasn't in the right religion. He mentioned his conversion to be a personal decision.

As a child he used to be forced to attend the Islamic centre. He also kept telling his mum about his decision to be a christain. He had to obey his parents till he was old enough to stand on his decision.

On a faithful Sunday he was sitting in front of their home where he was approached by christain youths from Redeem Church. He was invited for a youth programme and that was how he got arrested by Jesus Christ. 

He was baptised in a Redeem church and has been on the journey for 8years now. He noted that his friends and family Changed towards him for his decision. 

For 2years from the time he accepted Christ his mum was unhappy with him.

He hopes to bring his mum to christ while his dad on the other hand is not happy with him. 

Above all, he says he feels "free and happy". His also very active in participating in youth programmes and holds a welfare position.

When asked if he would advise people to convert? He says ofcourse he would stating that "you shall know the truth and it shall set you free". 

He mentions the challenges faced as a convert but suggests that a new convert finds another convert to talk to. Someone  to take as a guardian. 

The guardian should then ensure that meetings are arranged to discuss any issues faced. 

His been able to covert three other individuals and that they are very active in attending the activities of the church. 

He would like to be a pastor and have his own ministry. 

The ministry is moving. Christ is everything.

Dangerous Truck Driver kills Four

Bath - UK

Image above is a damaged truck. Behind the wheel is a driver once known for dangerous driving which led to an injury. 

Behind the wheel again, he has killed four individuals while driving a loaded 32-tonne tipper imaged above. 

About the named dead according to Sky news is 4 years old Rossana (image below) *sad*. She was walking down the street with Grandma.

RIP lil girl.....

Also are four other men aged, 59,52 and 34 killed while the trucked overturned and hit their car.

This driver is really on something. And why would you let a dangerous driver like that back on the Road. 

See sky news for more information: http://news.sky.com/story/1603535/two-men-charged-over-crash-that-killed-four

Kylie Jenner shows off Scars received while playing hide and seek with sister

Reality TV star and Fashionista Kylie Jenner shows off scars received while playing hide and seek as a child with sister Kendall Jenner. 

Image showing scar situated behind the knee area. 

She also posted this lovely photo alongside the scar picture.

Well sorry kylie it just serves as one of your childhood memories. 

More information can be found here : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3353719/I-love-Kylie-Jenner-proudly-shows-leg-scar-received-playing-hide-seek-sister-Kendall.html 

Adebolajo convicted for murder In the UK sues Prison Service tooth loss

Picture - Sky News

Pictured above is Mr Adebolajo who was convicted for murder alongside another gentleman named Micheal Adebowale.  Both individuals had run over and "hacked" a 22 year old soilder (Lee Rigby) to death in Woolwich barracks in May 2013.

Adebolajo now is sueing the prison service after claims he had been assaulted by five officers at the high security prison, Belmarsh. The incident occurred 2years ago where he lost front teeth.

Adebolajo was sentenced to life in prison while his accomplice was also sentenced to life with a minimum of 45 years. 

More information can be found: http://news.sky.com/story/1603078/lee-rigby-killer-adebolajo-sues-prison-service

Kim Kardashian West & Kanye West Reveal Baby Boy's name

The hot, sexy and trending couple have welcomed their baby boy on the 5th of December and they have named him Saint West.

Congratulations again Kimmy and Kanye. North has a baby brother now. 

Unemployment in Nigeria/Entrepreneurship

This is a very big issue in Nigeria and many other countries. A situation where most youth are affected and left without a means of earning. 

Well for those of you who missed out from the radio show on Saturday. Here is what we discussed.

The focus was on unemployment amongst youths in Nigeria and the other was entrepreneurship (challenges faced and recommendations) 

Alongside the show with me was another entrepreneur who goes by the name Mr Femi. He was asked for some reasons why he thinks there is a high level of unemployment in Nigeria. He listed 

1.Lack of Power Supply (Electricity)

2.Lack of skills 

3.Not enough jobs 

4.The Governemnt not providing enough jobs for the people. 

Well in addition to that is;

5. Poor quality of education 

6. Negligence of Agricultural resources 

7. Corruption 

We can all agree that these are some of the causes of unemployment in Nigeria. 

According to Information Nigeria, 80% of Nigerian Youths were unemployed as at June 2014. 

New research by Vanguard shows that the unemployment rate in Nigeria by January 2015 is as high as 50%. 

Back to the gist, the other invited speaker with me on the radio show was not very happy with the Governemnt. He had a lot to say about the government and how poorly it tackled the issue of unemployment in Nigeria. 

Not disagreeing with him but how long can we blame the Governemnt?

I believe there are things we can do on our own to help ourselves. 

This is where Entrepreneurship comes in.

"Entrepreneurship is process of designing a new business". Besides being able to start up a new business we all know there are challenges faced in managing it. 

Although unemployment remains an issue, we find some youths branching out into becoming entrepreneurs. This would have to be based on area of interest. 

So on the matter of blaming the government about not been able to provide enough jobs, I would advice youths to critically get involved in skills aqusition programmes. 

We find that we lack one skill or the other when we seek for jobs. However it is significant to get yourself trained in various areas. 

If you love hair-dressing, go to a nearby saloon and start as an intern, perfect your skills and then you can decide to start up on your own or be retained as a full staff. 

I would also like to use this medium to encourage not just the Governemnt but also other multi million naira companies out there to start up programmes for the youths. These programmes once completed can lead into gaining full time jobs in the organisation. With these programmes in place, the youths are taught and trained in areas that are useful for the future roles to be occupied. Once this has been put in place, proposals can then be put forward to the Governemnt for sponsorship etc. 

If unemployment continues to rise what are the hopes of we NYSC CORPERS? After service then what? 

As for Entrepreneurs on the other hand, I would say welldone. Although you maybe faced with an issue or the other causing a decline in business. Not to worry, believe in your brand and remain consistent. 

For those who want to become entrepreneurs, well the choice is in your hands. Come up with a brilliant idea you know would sell. For example It's like planning for a wedding, you know how many guests you expecting, the location, the food to be served etc. Draw out your plan on a paper... Evaluate the necessary details. If possible have a close friend or family go over it again with you. 

Rome wasn't built in a day people. If the government ain't helping you, help yourself. 

Please participate in the discussion.

Should we continue to wait for the government?

For Entrepreneurship Advice Tune into Rockcity Fm by 1pm today

I have been invited to a radio show today by a young man who is inspired by my hardwork and enthusiasm to hustle. 

So to hear my story tune into Rockcity fm today 101.9 by 1pm... Actually on ma way to the radio station now. Trying so hard not to be late....... 

Rockcity fm Abeoukuta 101.9 

Listening options. : Radio or Online

Tune in for Advice and entrepreneurship Advice . 

Would be using this medium to encourage the young youths to channel their strengths into something Useful. 

Rome wasn't built in a day... 

So nervous really. 

Asking a Radio presenter how to break up with your girl...

Bros.... Why would you call a radio station and ask the presenter how to go about breaking up with your girl? 

Based on the topic of 'saying goodbyes' 

Was she there when it all started? Abi, she was the one that dropped the pick up lines... 

After about 5years you not feeling her anymore.. There is God oh..

#relationshipIssues

Harmattan

"Cold Dry and Foggy African Wind"

Arrived Abeokuta today. The environment indeed has been very dry and foggy. 

This is the time where you get to see people's skin really dry and white looking. 

Use some Vaseline to shine up that skin. And ladies it's very significant that you cream your Legs with Vaseline to avoid whites cracked feets.

Lip balm or Vaseline for the lips. 

Also cover up to avoid catching a cold and dry cough. 

Share any other tips you find useful.

xoxo....

Art Work

Need a portrait art work contact this the talented young man who made the portrait above on : 08038600301.. His also a corper.. Goes by the name Ifeoluwa....

The woman on the N20 (naira) Note

According to African Independent Television (AIT) "The woman in the picture and on the N20 note is Ladi Kwali. Nigeria's best known potter who was awarded a Doctorate and was made MBE in 1963 for the level of detail and skill she utilized while making her pots."

Take pride in whatever you do and be consistent. Never Give Up 

December - Happy New Month

Happy new month to you all... Wishing you greater heights and more of God's favour... 

Don't forget you can still achieve your goals. Because it's the last month of the year shouldn't have you thinking that you can't make it. YOU CAN

Believe in yourself sweetie ..

Hohohohoho... Santa should be getting  ready now.. And Santa I have been a very good girl this year. Waiting for that present. 

Image: http://www.freejupiter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2.jpg  

Clearance Week

This was a tough one to get used to... The environment on clearance days is always very busy. Corpers on the move, some going to print a copy or copies of papers... ' Get ready to see loads of white sheet of papers ' and also a scotching sun to complete the menu. 

You would see a lot of people pushing each other , people skipping lines , a lot of standing before I forget, and also not so smiley staff faces..... 

All this struggle to get paid for the next month...

If you got connect (phyno's voice) your clearance should be very easy. 

Allawee things 

Well Happy Clearance week guys....

The Weekend

I wonder what plans people got for the weekend????

Stay hydrated.....

Android Users be WARNED!!!

According to Sky News 2015, Google can now remotely reset Android Phones. This gives them access to your information ones ordered by a court to do so. 

More information can be found on here: http://news.sky.com/story/1592740/google-can-reset-75-percent-of-android-phones-remotely

I hope the courts in Nigeria would make use of this opportunity... Say Yes to Forensic Examination (Mobile Phone Forensics. 

Reminds me of some practical I did as regards to mobile phone forensics.. 

I would like to know if the device owners are informed before that action is taken or it's done behind their backs. 

I see more lawsuits coming ......

What do you think ??

Is Money EVIL?

"We say money is the root of all evil , but you and me like it. So we are all evil. 

"If money is the root of all evil, I don't want the root. I want the whole tree"

Words of Navas 

#lifeofacorper

Affordable Apartments Corpers

House Hunting after camp can be very stressful. Well to take that stressful part away from you new corpers that are already out of camp or would be leaving camp in the next three weeks. Here is a reliable Housing Agent to help you find that suitable and affordable apartment for your service year. 

Visit their Facebook page here : Facebook.com/letoutng 

Add them on bbm channel : C001AA201

Or call: 08094990098 for more information 

Website coming soon... 

Thank me later!!! 

Black Friday Party, Pool Party and Red Cup Party

Party till you drop ... Save the dates below.. 

Come Party in style and have a fun filled weekend showing what you got @CLUB 52

27th November - Black Friday Party. After you done shopping and getting all the discounts come cool off at @club 52 

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28th November - Red Cup Party @CLUB 52

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Then on the 19th of December we got a pool party .. Yeh you can wear a bikini if you want ..  Why not it's a pool party..

@CLUB 52

Tell your friends about it......

For reservations, contact the numbers on the posters... See you there....

SAVE THE DATES...

Banky W and D'Banj in Abeokuta

Party Party Party!!! 

The legends are coming to Abeokuta Town .. Note the date below 

Sunday the 29th @CLUB 52 - 52, quarry imperial hotel quarry road, Abeokuta. Ogun State.  

CIROC Tour!!! 

Hangbags and Shoes

Are you a fashion lover.. Do you love handbags and shoes?? 

Well visit www.kong.com/bmwears for affordable handbags and shoes. 

I personally love shopping online and not to worry you can pay on delivery for goods ordered. They also offer you the choice of retuning the items ordered within 7days if you are not satisfied with the order... 

You can also follow BMWEARS ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/BMWears-514802205355198/

If you on bbm add the channel  C002510E3 

Or call 09054656347

BMWEARS is located in Abeokuta.

Happy shopping...

Same Store New location - SLOT

There is a new change in Abeokuta town.  

Slot - sells mobile phones and many other devices from different vendors such as Blackberry, Nokia, Dell and many more.. The former slot shop on Oke-ilewo road is now being occupied by a new electronics outlet called 'PLAY'

NEW PLAY STORE -Formerly occupied by SLOT 

... Shop Entrance 

Loud speakers were displayed outside the store . There was music, a very loud one. Guess their trying to send a message of their arrival.

  On the other hand, SLOT has now moved further down oke-ilewo road towards the fly-over bridge. You can't miss it because their colour makes them stand out.. See the images below 

...New SLOT location - Still undergoing construction. The shop is open for sales as usual.

How to manage Anger - SCREAM

Screaming out loud is a good way to deal with anger.. Could this be true?

Ok on a more serious note, How can anger be managed?? 

Share your thoughts on this topic.

Toasting Lines from Boy - Girl

Boy: let's talk 

Girl : talk about what? 

Boy: you know now 

Boy: Your killing me with the way you do... Huh

"Am always happy when am with you. You know I speak to you last night like a drunk. Am not drunk, am myself. 

   Although am a shy man ... I like to express myself. 

I love you.... I think because you encourage  me to do so many things I never planned for. But there are in me but I never see it . People try to bring me down but you encourage me. "

You make me see myself as if am there (he means the future)

Am facing challenges and I need you to help my ministration.

Lol.. Funny and heart warming....

Drop your toasting/ministration lines...

#lifeofacorper

Means of Transportation

Transportation 

How to deal with boredom at PPA

It's almost 1pm and am yet to complete or carry out any task relating to PPA. Zero work...  Arghhh. When you don't come now they will complain... 

Don't mind me corpers, make sure you go to work.

Use the time to work on your personal ideas, project , business and many more which you find interesting...

Complete an online course if you need to, read an article, develop the habit of writing extensively. This helps build your vocabulary and also your writing structure....

Cheers...

What time do you have to be at PPA??

When you have to miss your morning sleep to get ready for work. I have to be at work by 8am to meet up with the register. Once is 8am sharp the security is always happy to write and underline the next section for late comers...

What time do you or did you have to be at work? (PPA)

Drop your comments ajuwayas!!!!!!

Sleeping During lectures - under hot sun

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#Dreamland #camp #corpers #tired #sweetdreams 

It ain't easy at all.... You Gotta take a bow and sleep:)

Middlesex University London - I met a few in camp

Kelz and I ----

#mdx #London #UK

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Samuel and who else me....

His always forming sanitation squad so he could miss any form of drills/parade ..

#mdx #London #UK

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Tunde baba n myself

My IT person .... Yeh was my course mate .... Tunde plz where you ever in any CDS?? Lazy corper... I had to beg him for this picture .. 

#mdx #London #UK

Yeh they shipped us all to Ogun state - #Sagamu

This should motivate other international students to participate in the movement. That's if they don't scrap NYSC. 

But on a more serious note ... Should the NYSC program be continued???

It's fun but sometimes it's just stressful and exhausting ......

I miss my glasses it's broken now :(

People I met in camp

Tosin - One Band One Sound - Really wen I first met her , she was strange, lol. Buh we bonded✌🏽✌🏽

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David & Dex ------ Squad... Dex lost his dad few months after camp.. Dex we got u.. RIP (Dex's Dad). Guess who's Dex......,.?

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Dami , Dubem , Ralph - we was still looking fresh on the first day 2nd day of camp, Abi it's the third day?  Opening Ceremony.. Sun never wire Us.. #fresh #camp #sagamu #nysc #internationalstudent #nigeria - Don't mind the hashtags.....

Well met a lot of other people too.. U'll see them in the next post... 

Share a COKE wiv???

Coke got us all like 'share a Coke with this and that' . Ah look what I found :)

Share a Coke with 'Godwin' - In Korede's voice.

My First Day in Camp - Sagamu

My first day in camp

I travelled all the way from Delta State to Sagamu, Ogun state for the Orientation Camp. This was the beginning of May 2015, it was a really long trip by road which took about 5-6hrs. It felt like I was been taken to secondary school again. Along with me on the trip was my mum and the driver. I was all packed and ready to go. On getting to the gate, my mum was told she couldn't come in with me. I had to say my goodbyes and all *Tears*😭😭.

Moving on, was checked at the gate for contrabands and I remember sharing my Eclairs sweet with the securities there. *shine shine eyes*. I was cleared anyways, didn't take any unwanted items to Camp.

Getting into the building, all I could see was people - so many of them. Some had arrived earlier and were all done with registration and had also gotten their kits. 

Got help with my luggages, apparently they were so many of them (The Helpers). But you know the drill you Gotta pay for the services being delivered. 

P.s : when going to camp, pack light . I ended not using all I took to camp. Excess luggage but no charges 😃

Na the girl Sha help me carry my bag until I reach hostel. This made it easier for me to attend to some other registration issues I needed to sort out. 

It was a very long day Sha, at the end of the day I couldn't complete my registration which I had to complete the following day. 

The only thing that made me happy on that day was the new sleeping foam I got. There were some horrible foams tho.. OMG... 

P.s: I got my own pillow from home.. 

I really don't understand why they made us register online and yet we had to repeat the whole process again in camp . We would discuss this later. 

Drop your comments about your first day in camp. 

Introduction

Hello, my Name is Benedicta short for Benny.. A graduate of Middlesex University, London in Information Technology and also an Msc Holder in Computer Forensics and E-discovery from University of Glasgow, Scotland UK. I am currently undergoing the National Youth Service Program (NYSC). That should be Batch A, Stream 1. My Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) is in Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC) Abeokuta, Ogun State.

I want us Youth Corpers out there to use this forum to discuss about our daily experiences. This could be anything happening in your Place of Primary Assignment (PPA), Community Development Service (CDS), Corpers Lodge, and generally any challenges you facing. We can also discuss on ways in which we try to make our service year fun, such as places we like to hangout, shop, have a drink with a friend, where you took that babe you been crushing on etc....

Comments are also welcomed from past Corp members. We would be happy to read about

Your own experience.

Let's get talking  …

Picture From: http://www.aitonline.tv/news?search=NYSC