By Chidinma Okobi 30 July 2023 | 5:00 am This week, Guardian Life has compiled a selection of the most captivating and widely-read stories for your enjoyment and to keep you up-to-date.p you up-to-date. There was an array of tension and… This week, Guardian Life has compiled a selection of the most captivating and widely-read stories for your enjoyment and to keep you up-to-date.p you up-to-date. BBNaija Season 8: First Nominations Remember that Big Brother Naija Season 8 commenced on July 23, featuring an all-star cast of 20 housemates. Grammy-Winner Tori Kelly Is hospitalised Grammy-winning singer, Tori Kelly, was rushed to the hospital in downtown Los Angeles after collapsing. Tori Kelly, renowned for her soulful voice and relatable lyrics, has an impressive collection of awards, including two Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance/Song.

The African Development Bank (http://www.AfDB.org) is joining forces with the United Nations Environment Programme to advance implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in Africa (KMGBF). The African Development Bank and UNEP will partner to establish an Expert Group on Biodiversity Finance, which will provide African countries with knowledge and technical assistance to mobilize greater biodiversity finance for implementation of the framework. She said: “The African Development Bank recognizes the importance of biodiversity finance in complementing existing development assistance and climate finance to African countries. To that end, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for protecting nature and halting biodiversity loss around the world. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Cloud services are infrastructure, platforms, or software that are hosted by third-party providers and made available to users through the Internet. In February, he had taken and passed the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification becoming the youngest in Africa to achieve the feat. According to Amazon, getting certified as an AWS Developer Associate showcases knowledge and understanding of core AWS services, and proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications. Though he had developed an interest in DevOps, the popular progression was to go for the Solutions Architect Associate certification, and this was what he did. “There were some overlaps between the Solutions Architect Associate curriculum and that of the Developer Associate in topics like Lambda, RDS , Aurora, and Dynamodb.

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Adekunle Gold explores new sounds and genres while staying true to his signature style. According to a report by Guardian.ng, the album is an exciting sojourn within a world of possibilities for Adekunle Gold. The Tracks“Tequila Ever After” contains a diverse collection of songs that showcase Adekunle Gold’s versatility as an artist. Key TakeawayAdekunle Gold’s album “Tequila Ever After” is a testament to his growth and artistic maturity. The album showcases Adekunle Gold’s growth and artistic development.

The rainy season is always welcome in Nigeria because it brings with it freshness and also helps things grow. Get an umbrella and raincoat, and you are 80% ready for the rainy season. Get hoodiesHoodies, cardigans, sweaters and the likes are essential for the rainy season. Layer with Lightweight FabricsWhile the rainy season brings showers, it doesn’t necessarily mean cooler temperatures. With these few tips, you can stay on top of your fashion game and simultaneously dress for the weather as well.

"That's something as a team, it's brought us closer because we're allowed to voice our opinions, voice how we feel, voice what we think needs to be better and then from that moment onwards, it's prepare for the next game and I think that's really important in tournament football."

He was educated first at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Alakoro, Lagos and then at the Methodist Boys’ High School, Lagos. In 2008, at Columbia University Medical Centre, Dr. Gabi Williams was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. To his children, including, Olatoun, Prof, Jude Gabi Williams, Mopelola Bailey and Tunde Gabi Williams, ‘’Daddy was a wonderful man.’’They said: ’’ From onset, you strived to instill values of integrity and fairness into our lives. Williams is survived by his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Abisola Williams, Olatoun Williams, Mopelola Bailey and her husband Michael Bailey, Prof. Olajide Williams and his wife, Bukola Williams, Tunde Williams and his wife, Lola Williams and the grandchildren. Meanwhile, the Gabi Williams Alzheimer’s Foundation (GWAF), which was established in his honour, has helped countless Nigerian families struggling with the disease.

The All Progressives Congress has summoned meetings of its National Caucus and the long-awaited National Executive Committee on August 2 and 3 respectively. The announcement was signed by the national secretary of the APC and posted on the party’s official Twitter handle. The statement partly read, “The national caucus meeting is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, by 6.00 pm prompt. All Members of the National Caucus are by this invitation to take notice of the meeting in accordance with article 12.5 of the APC Constitution. “The NEC meeting, however, is scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 3 at 11.00 am prompt at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia, said the Tinubu administration will give the fullest possible support to foreign and domestic investors in power, transportation, infrastructure, maritime, agro-processing, and mining, among others. They include power, transportation, infrastructure, maritime, agro-processing, mining, manufacturing, petrochemicals, food processing, textiles, etc. “The Nigerian government considers these sectors as key priority areas that will drive the country’s economic agenda,” the VP added. Highlighting the Tinubu administration’s economic agenda, Sen. Shettima said, “We have resolved and are firmly determined to consolidate on industrialising Nigeria and diversifying its economy into sectors that the country has a comparative advantage. He said, “Russia is sincerely ready and willing to stand by African countries in their efforts to address challenges confronting them.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 11, 2020 a man wearing a face mask walks in front of the Olympic Rings in Tokyo. - Japan has asked for a one-year postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games over the global coronavirus pandemic, and the International Olympic Committee has agreed, the country's prime minister said on March 24, 2020. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)The head of Russia’s Olympic Committee on Friday accused the International Olympic Committee of picking sides after it urged sports federations to show sensitivity when handling Ukrainian athletes. Following the incident, the IOC urged international federations to “handle situations involving Ukrainian and individual neutral athletes with the necessary degree of sensitivity”. “Now we have been involuntarily but clearly shown the attitude which absolutely any Russian will face at international competitions.

“She had a lot of pressure, people expect a lot from you.”Expectation has long followed the Nigerian team. They have won 11 of the 14 Women’s African Cup of Nations since the tournament was formalised in 1998. At the World Cup, the side has reached the quarter-finals, but it was only once, and it came 24 years ago. Photograph: Darren England/EPAIn Brisbane they were already missing promising midfielder Deborah Abiodun after her red card in the first match. Between rounds of the ward after the match, he managed to text that the night made him “proud to be a Nigerian-Australian”.

Popular social media critic and influencer, Daniel Regha has reacted following Nigerian doctors’ strikes saying they are quick to embark on strike because they own personal hospitals. Taking to his Twitter handle on Friday, he claimed that Nigerian doctors embarking on strike for selfish interests after taking an oath to serve is an act of wickedness. Daniel added that most doctors refer patients to their hospitals or clinics instead of treating them properly. According to him, “Many Nigerian doctors own private hospitals & clinics, which is why they’re quick to go on strike. Wickedness.”Many Nigerian doctors own private hospitals & clinics, which is why they're quick to go on strike.

Are you going to pelt the ‘effigy’ of greed with the pebble of continence whenever you are tempted by same? Are you prepared to shun situations and circumstances that would corrupt your heart, invalidate your hajj and debase your status and station in the reckoning of the Almighty? To be grateful for the ability to go to Hajj through pious living after Hajj is to merit the grace of more return to Makkah and Madinah. They know that if indeed life is a battle, then to have gone on hajj and back is to be a winner. Let us remember that successful performance of Hajj is usually accompanied by joyous celebrations and felicitations from kith and kin, from friends and family.