So, tomorrow is the International Day Against Drug Against Illicit Trafficking. And to mark that event, we’ve decided to test your drug IQ. Remember, it’s all fun and games. We’re not judging anyone.
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The buzz has heightened as The Union Rise Challenge enters its fourth (and final) week! Inspiring stories have continued to pour in through various social media channels, with many Nigerians showcasing their creativity, innovation, and impact, even in the face of the challenging times caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic.
So far, 30 winning entries have emerged since the Challenge kicked off on the first of June, with the top ten entries announced each Saturday.
One of the winning entries from last weekend’s announcement was from Babatunde Onakoya, convener of Chess in Slums, an initiative that focuses on teaching children from underserved communities the game of chess to promote their intellectual development. Working with volunteers and donors, the group was able to raise funds during the pandemic to procure iPads so the kids could continue learning remotely. The group also organised a food outreach in the Majidun/Ogolonto area of Lagos State.
Another entry which won the hearts of many was received from Madaki Adang who has worked fastidiously to provide over 16,000 people with Covid-19 health tips via his Facebook page. Madaki also collaborated with other medical practitioners to deliver free virtual consultations through ‘My Virtual Doc’ App, thereby decongesting crowded hospital waiting rooms.
All of these go to show the amazingly irrepressible spirit that Nigerians continue to exhibit, even in the face of tremendous difficulty. Thanks to Union Bank, each of the winning entries is receiving N250,000 to support their work! Doubt your Doubt, this could be you!
What are you waiting for? The UnionRise Challenge is open to individuals, groups and small businesses who are RISING and making a difference in their communities. So, if you are being innovative, charitable, creative, and resourceful, then we want to hear your story:
- Take a short video (no longer than 60 seconds) or post a picture with a detailed caption of your story Tell us how you have discovered new passions and impacted lives during this time.
- Post it on your Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feed with #UnionRiseChallenge. Tag @unionbankng and your friends.
- To learn more visit https://www.unionbankng.com/therisechallenge/
So, come on and send in your entry. Click here to find out more! You can also follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
This #UnionRiseChallenge is open to all Union Bank customers who have active accounts at the time of submitting their entries. Terms and conditions apply.
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While their foreign counterparts do the work by building loyal fan bases, doing research, and driving meaningful conversations around the brands they’re paid to promote, Nigerian Twitter influencers do the bare minimum. With that in mind, here’s a detailed guide on how to become a Nigerian Twitter influencer.
1) Start with super terrible jokes.
Just be sure to make it relatable and end it with an Odunlade meme or a picture of a malnourished black child laughing that has nothing to do with the joke itself.
2) Think up stupid scenarios for the timeline to drive engagement.
Some people will call you out on your bullshit but you will ignore them. That sweet-sweet engagement is all you need.
3) Do pointless comparison shit like this.
You have the option of making it a Twitter poll but don’t because then the post wouldn’t reek of desperation. Start with the line “Let’s settle this once and for all” and then follow it with a comparison between two things NO ONE IN THE HISTORY OF EVER has thought were in competition. Someone has to ask the hard questions and that person is you.
4) Have an opinion about everything being discussed on the timeline. Especially things you know nothing about.
No matter the topic, make sure you show up out of nowhere to give your hot take absolutely no one asked for. Politics? Mental health? Witchcraft? Be there for all of it.
5) Constantly offend marginalized groups to gain clout.
Sure, you’ll get dragged all over the timeline but all that exposure will be worth it in the end. Plus, the faction of Twitter that secretly agrees with your offensive views will retweet, follow, and then write in the replies, “They’re coming for you oh. lol” Whoever said there’s no such thing as bad publicity wasn’t wrong.
6) Start games that seem like harmless fun but also look suspiciously like ways to mine for people’s private information.
Someone once said these “influencers” are slowly gathering all our info to do something shady with it and I honestly won’t be shocked if that happens.
7) Ask weirdly personal and destabilizing questions from time to time.
I was scrolling through the timeline last week when I came across an influencer’s tweet that said: “What are you doing with your life?” and I was suddenly thrown head-first into an existential crisis. Feelings like this are the kind you want to elicit.
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Long before rechargeable lamps and cell phones with inbuilt torch features became the norm, all we had were kerosene lamps.
And they were a fucking nightmare to use.
1) Removing the globe in order to clean it but breaking it by mistake.
And you knew you were officially in for a super saiyan ultimate ass-whooping from your mother.
2) The struggle of refilling it with kerosene but having the kerosene pour everywhere because of the tiny mouth.
Wasting kerosene?? Better start digging your grave.
3) The frustrating task of changing the wick (thread).
*slits throat in frustration*
4) When the wick adjustment knob becomes faulty, stopping you from being able to increase or decrease the flame.
Good luck seeing anything with that low ass flame.
5) Mistakenly burning your hand because you tried to lift it with the handle but the handle had been absorbing heat directly over the lamp for a long time.
“BLOOD OF JESUS!!!” – You, after the lantern gives you a sneak preview of how hot it is in hell.
6) Cleaning the top (ventilation cap) after soot has gathered there for a long time.
No difference between doing this and working in a mine.
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1) Total Lockdown
The government announced there was going to be a lockdown, that meant no more opening of the shop every day.
2) When you were just at home waiting for the orders to come.
Everyone was on lockdown and scared so no one was ordering anything, so you were just there like when will this end?
3) No sales, no money.
You were not making any sales because the shop was closed and you weren’t selling online so you started thinking of how to do money ritual.
4) Goods in Shop
You finally got an order but realised that the goods were in the shop and there was no movement.
5) Essential goods and services only
You decided to risk it and deliver. You got stopped and sent back because you sell clothes. You just stood there looking at the policeman like clothes are essential too because people have to cover their bodies.
We are sure a lot of vendors and SMEs can relate to these struggles that were faced during the lockdown when everyone had to stay at home. Well except those that were already selling with their Flutterwave store.
They were like… If they like let them lockdown till next year.
This is the confidence you get once you create your Flutterwave Store and start selling online conveniently, from the comfort of your home. Being able to receive payments from around the world with ease.
The Flutterwave Store has no boundaries, no borders, and no limits. You can create and sell to anyone and also process payment just like any company on the Flutterwave network. With its grid listing interface that is mobile-friendly, it is easily accessible to all your customers using their smartphones. Allow your business to become truly limitless and grow even after we’re past the pandemic.
You can sign up and start selling immediately as the Flutterwave Store is available right now to everyone.
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Even though everyone has experienced loss in some way, it’s still a personal experience. You might have good intentions but telling someone you know exactly how they feel invalidates their pain because everyone experiences loss in wildly different ways.
Translation: “It’s a normal part of life.” This is a super insensitive thing to say to someone grieving the death of a loved one. Just because death is inevitable doesn’t make it suck any less. It’s still fucking hurts.
Translation: “Don’t Cry Like A Little Bitch.” People express their pain in different ways. Instead of feeding them this line (that stems from the lie that showing emotion makes you weak), tell them to let it all out however they see fit.
Translation: “I, too, lost a loved one once.” It’s the much ruder version of “I know how you feel” and you will get punched in the throat for it.
This one is even worse when the deceased didn’t die of natural causes. Do you realize how fucking insensitive you sound when a 25 year old dies in a car accident and then you tell their grieving loved ones that it was God’s will??
Focus on the person feeling the pain, not the person who died. The pain of loss comes from missing the deceased. Saying they’re in a better place (emphasizing that the person is gone) makes things worse for the person left behind.
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Don’t quote us on this but nothing feels better than finding a discount deal. As a person who likes buying cool things, discounts help lessen the stress you feel inna your left chest whenever the money for something you bought actually leaves your account. If you love discounts as much we do, here are 8 things you’ll relate to.
1. The way you scour the internet and magazines looking for discounts and coupons.
“10%? 20%?? There has to be one here somewhere!!!” 2. When you finally find a discount deal or coupon.
“MY PRECIOUS!!!” 3. Saving things to your cart but never buying because there’s no discount
You doing all the math. 4. The way you wait until the end of every year to buy things.
You looking forward to Black Friday right from January because everything is cheaper on Black Friday. 5. How you look at the people who buy things at full price.
“Omo baba olowo. I want to be like you when I grow up.” 6. You, on your way to the store to buy all the things you can now afford because of discounts.
“I am here to get everything I deserve!” 7. Buying things you don’t need at the moment just because there’s a good deal!
Don’t worry, you’ll need that thing someday. 8. The joy you have when you see the gadget you want on sale
You and your friends breaking into a dance because it’s not every day you see your dream phone or laptop for 50% off. Speaking of discounts, have you ever taken part in a treasure hunt where you pay close to nothing on items you’ve always wanted? No? Well we have good news about a treasure hunt with solid deals for you.
How exciting, right??! JUMIA is organising a huge shopping treasure hunt on the 22nd of June and on the 3rd of July. You know what that means?
The winners of the treasure hunt will get up to 99% off the following items:
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10
- Apple iPhone 11
- Syinix Smart TV
- HP Pavillion 15 Laptop
- Sony PS4
Click here to find out more details about the treasure hunt. Don’t dull!
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Since OPPO Mobile Nigeria started the Reno3 Urban24 Modeling Contest, on its quest for the Next Face of OPPO Nigeria, there have been over 24,000 interested young Nigerians who have indicated their interest in showcasing their individual modeling talents to the world.
The qualities of entry have been nothing short of brilliant and OPPO Mobile has announced the twenty (20) shortlisted finalists who will proceed to compete in the next social voting phase of the contest after being photographed by award winning Nigerian photographer, Amazing Klef on the OPPO Reno3 smartphone.
The 2 most popular contestants (Male and Female) through voting will be going home with one million Naira (N1,000,000.00) each in cash, a brand new Reno 3 smartphone, an exclusive deal to star on the cover of Genevieve Magazine and media coverage across top lifestyle platforms nationwide.
Here are the top twenty (20) shortlisted finalists who will be battling it out for the grand prizes in the male and female categories:
1. EMMANUEL SOMTO, a 23-year-old student who dreams of being on major billboards in Africa and the world.
2. Vote BELLO GHAFFAR, a Brand Manager and Model with dreams of becoming famous like Alton Maison and Naomi Campbell;
3. Vote AFOGU GWENDOLINE, a 22-year-old Physiologist who aspires to become a global top model like Naomi Campbell in the near future.
4. Vote IZE-IYAMU ONOME, a 19-year-old student who is passionate about modelling and dreams of becoming an international supermodel like Bella Hadid.
5. Vote AKINBOLA KHAFAYAT, a 21-year-old Home Economics Education graduate who intends to boost her modelling career with this win. She aspires to be like Nyane.
6. Vote AYOMIDE OWOPUTI, a 22-year-old Mass Communication Student who dreams of building a brand for himself like Adonis Bosso.
7. Vote AYELOJA SAMUEL, a 20-year-old Linguistics student with 5 year of modelling experience. He is confident that winning will make him an icon like Alpha Dia.
8. Vote PRECIOUS AREDIAMEN, a 20-year-old Model with 4 years of modelling experience. She admires Bella Hadid and hopes to win this contest.
9. Vote OKEKE MARCEL, a 20-year-old Lawyer with 2 years of experience as a model. He hopes to merge his modelling with an acting career.
10. Vote JOHN ORHEWERE, a 23-year-old Accountant who is very passionate about modelling and dreams of being on cover of major international magazines.
11. Vote JEFFERY OBED, 21-year-old music and football enthusiast who sees winning the contest as an opportunity to become a very big star.
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12. Vote CHINENYE MGBOJIKWE, a 25-year-old Nutritionist and Masters degree student. Her dream is to become a globally relevant model.
13. Vote NWAKIRE EMMANUEL, a 27-year-old Business man who looks to make the best of his height, body structure, face and speaking abilities.
14. Vote DUNU CHISOM, a 25-year-old Fashion Entrepreneur with 3 years of modelling experience. She hopes to get signed by an international modelling agency.
15. Vote ADEWALE MAYOWA, a 24-year-old Medical Doctor who is keen in creating conceptual works of art and exploring the combination of Art and Fashion.
16. Vote JUMOKE AZEEZ, a 21-year-old with 2 years modelling experience. Winning this contest will be a step in the right direction for her career.
17. Vote ALAGBE RUTH, a 19-year-old student who just loves the camera. Her dream is to be in her happy place and winning this contest will make her happy.
18. Vote FASANNI AFOLABI, a 26-year-old Portrait and Food photographer who is really hopeful of becoming a major player in the entertainment industry.
19. Vote ESUOLA MODUPE, a 23-year-old Loan Collector with a burning desire to become a famous model. She is confident in the power of her face.
20. Vote OLOWOOKERE GBEMISOLA, a 22-year-old Public Relations Executive and a part-time TV Commercial model. She dreams of becoming a famous PR top-shot.
To vote for your favorite participant, follow @OPPONigeria pages, like your favorites post and comment ” I vote ***. (The contestant Name)
Voting ends by June 25, 2020. T & C’s apply.
For more information, please contact the OPPO Nigeria PR Manager: joseph.adeola@oppo-aed.ng
About OPPO
OPPO is a leading global smart device brand that since 2008 has been relentless in the pursuit of the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. As at today, OPPO provides cutting edge smartphones to over 200 million people all over the world.
OPPO operates in more than 40 countries of the world, with 6 Research Centers and 4 R&D worldwide and an international design center in London. OPPO has more than 40,000 employees who are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
OPPO is popular for its stylish smartphone designs, quality photography experience and the status symbol it provides to its users.
