(Ovichnews Nigeria) - In a significant development, the government and workers have come to a mutual agreement regarding an increase in the minimum wage, as announced by prominent political figure, Oshiomhole. This positive outcome signifies a step towards improving the standard of living for workers and fostering better labor relations in the country.

Northern Governors yesterday in Kaduna rallied against increasing kidnapping, out-of-school children, insecurity and other problems militating against the progress of the region, describing the situation as an unacceptable reality that must be tackled head-on.

(Ovichnews Nigeria) - In a significant legal development that has reverberated through the political landscape of Edo State, the High Court has delivered a decisive ruling by dismissing the suits brought against the candidacy of Ighodalo within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming gubernatorial election.

(Ovichnews Nigeria) - In a surprising development, former presidential aspirant Cosmos Ndukwe has officially announced his decision to resign from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising questions and speculation about Ndukwe's motivations and future political endeavors.

The Australian government has talked up its close ties with Delhi despite reports that two Indian spies were expelled from the country in 2020.

At least 10 people have died and more than 20 are missing after storms caused flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Inside a busy primary school classroom in the South Africa seaside town of Saldanha Bay, one chair is left empty.

Riot police in Georgia have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds protesting against a bill seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms.

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, is optimistic the Super Falcons will derive inspiration from their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand when they compete at the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia says the Nigeria Football Federation supported FIFA to have him banned for alleged involvement in match-fixing in August 2019.

Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, is fast becoming one of the top players in the Italian Serie A with his consistent eye-catching performances for Atalanta, which has seen him score 21 goals and provide 14 assists between last season, when he joined, and now, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Jannik Sinner on Tuesday dismissed the idea that he is the best player in the world right now.

( Ovichnews Nigeria) - On May 2, 2024, news emerged reporting that an agreement between TikTok and UMG will result in increased compensation for the label's artists and songwriters, as well as giving them access to additional marketing resources and addressing concerns about the rise of AI.

Nigerian comedian and actor Mr Macaroni has confessed that that he is staying single because he does not want to 'chop breakfast.'

( Ovichnews Nigeria ) - Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, continues to thrive and set new records as filmmakers produced an astonishing 274 films in the first three months of 2024.

Ace gospel singer and Spotlite Nation record label owner, Moses Bliss, has gifted three artistes signed under his label, brand new cars.

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has increased Maximum Deposit Insurance coverage of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) from N500,000 to N5 million.

Opay, a leading financial services provider in Nigeria, has reassured its customers regarding the security of their funds amidst the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive to suspend the creation of new accounts.

(Ovichnews Nigeria) - The Nigerian Stockbrokers' Institute (NSI) has reached out to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) seeking support and collaboration to enhance the efficiency and development of the securities market in the country.

Telecommunication firms in Nigeria, including Glo, MTN, Airtel, and 9Mobile, are urging the federal government to facilitate constructive discussions within the industry.

Whether teaching in New York City or Chennai, India, I always started my lessons with inspirational quotes about education to boost engagement and motivation. Learning in a classroom can have a reputation for being boring, but the right quote can remind students that learning is an irreplaceable adventure. I spent over a decade teaching and being a Dean of Students and have seen firsthand the power of a positive message to encourage perseverance, self-reflection, and a growth mindset. I hope this collection of quotes about education helps you craft lessons, expose your students to diverse leaders, and promote lifelong learning.Top 10 Education Quotes To Boost Learning Motivation 1. “Education does not change the world. Education changes people. People change the world.” — Paulo Freire Education’s Ripple Effect About Paulo Freire Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator and philosopher, developed his influential ideas about education and social change during the 1960s and 1970s, a time marked by significant inequalities and social injustice in Brazil and beyond. Freire’s work, including his seminal book “Pedagogy of the Oppressed,” challenged the notion of education as a privilege for the wealthy and instead advocated for education as a tool for empowerment and liberation among the oppressed and marginalized. His ideas resonated with various social and political movements of the time, emphasizing the transformative power of education to raise critical consciousness, foster individual empowerment, and ultimately lead to social change.

Oprah shares an eye-opening lesson from our latest Book Club selection. Every week, Oprah is setting an intention exclusively for Oprah Daily Insiders, with reflections on topics like letting go, forgiveness, coming into your own, and more. I hope you’re spending quality time restoring yourself this weekend. Now for me, that often involves spending time with a good book…and if you’re looking for one, may I suggest my newest Book Club selection, The Many Lives of Mama Love, by Lara Love Hardin. It’s a wild ride of a memoir written by a soccer mom who was secretly addicted to heroin and ends up in jail.

“There’s no freedom in being bound to what other people are saying about you.” Every week, Oprah is setting an intention exclusively for Oprah Daily Insiders, with reflections on topics like letting go, forgiveness, coming into your own, and more. Well, good Sunday to you all! I am speaking this week about my former chronic people-pleasing ways because the word yes used to drop off my tongue whether I wanted it to or not, and I was well into my 40s before I became strong enough to start saying no on a regular basis, when I wanted to. I was always so worried about what other people would think of me. I wanted so much for people to like me and feel like they could rely on me. I know all of that came from what happened to me as a kid. And even though I knew that, it was still difficult to say no.Well, there is a piece right now on our site called “Is FOPO the New FOMO?” In it, a high-performing psychologist named Michael Gervais writes that if we don’t overcome our fear of other people’s opinions—he calls it “FOPO”—then we will have spent our brief time on this incredible planet playing a role, inhabiting an identity, conforming to the perceived expectations of other people.

Reading deep quotes that make us think is not only a way to expand our knowledge and critical thinking skills. It is also how we avoid the pitfalls of hasty judgments and biased thinking that run rampant in today’s fast-paced culture. In the words of the iconic fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, ‘it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.’