Bringing the best out of employees Leadership & ManagementShareOne of the major worries of leaders and managers is how to motivate their staff for optimum performance. While money may motivate shop floor staff, its influence wanes as employees move up the ladder. Failure of fringe benefits A number of organisations have tried to motivate their employees by giving them fringe benefits. Employees in this category go the extra mile to ensure that things run smoothly in the organization. Such employees are usually the ones who cause disaffection in the organization; they spin rumours and spread toxin.

No fewer than 345 incidents of violence against Nigerian doctors were reported in 2022, The PUNCH reports. This is according to the report on “Workplace Violence against Doctors” obtained exclusively by The PUNCH from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors. According to the report, 74 per cent of the attacks required medical attention, and 15 per cent were life-threatening. Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behaviour that occurs at the work site. When you have one doctor doing the work of 100 doctors, you will not be able to give your best, and patients will put frustration on you.

Indeed, his abiding creed was “Service to God and Mankind.” He explained: “The only career for man is serving God and mankind irrespective of age and circumstance. A baby who quietens at night to enable his parents enjoy a sound sleep is serving God. The parents who sacrifice all to train their children are also serving God. Kombo-Igbeta, Commissioner for Establishment; Dr. Obi Wali, Commissioner for Rehabilitation; Dr. WT Wakama, Commissioner for Local Government and Information and Pro. He played a big role establishing the Rivers State College of Science and Technology and College of Education that metamorphosed into the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology, RSUST, known today as Rivers State University, RSU, and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.

The murder of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, a few hours after the new year, has made me pensive and downcast ever since. That dastardly murder is one event of 2023 that throws me into spasms whenever my mind reflects on it. As they escaped the scene, the killers dragged with them the Fatinoyes’ 23-year-old son, Oreoluwa, who they abducted. Very few murders of that cruel brew have made my heart this brittle, getting me inconsolable and distraught. The killing of the Fatinoyes has all the trappings of revenge, cult or drug peddlers’ assassination.

“Governments and stakeholders in the education sector have been urged to invest in education technology (Edtech), especially in emergency situations, to make education more accessible and effective to students.”Governments and stakeholders in the education sector have been urged to invest in education technology (Edtech), especially in emergency situations, to make education more accessible and effective to students. “Imagine a world where every student has access to high-quality digital learning materials, personalized learning opportunities, and the support of skilled teachers. This is the power of education technology, and it is within our reach”, he said. “EdTech should be considered an effective mechanism for supporting learning, whether or not there is a pandemic. “The government should partner with telecom providers to provide free data bundles for learners to access learning content online.

As we enter the New Year, let’s talk about money. Our podcaster spoke with an investor banker, who shared some tips about money and the 15 per cent rule for how to put your money to maximum use. From savings to investments to budgeting for other needs, this 15 per cent rule can be applied. Validating this 15 per cent rule, a money-saving campaign website, stated that those who plan their money are happier. Please listen and share your thoughts on how you intend to plan your money in 2023.

Organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have called for entries ahead of its 2023 edition. The early call for entries, according to founder and CEO of the AMAAs, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is to enable more film practitioners across Africa and the diaspora to submit and participate in the 19th edition. Anyiam-Osigwe said, “this is an avenue to officially rest the 18th edition of the AMAAs under the supervision of the Africa Film Academy and begin the journey to 2023. We are currently calling for entries for the 19th edition in all categories and this will last till March 2023. The Africa Film Academy invites filmmakers to submit their feature, short, animation, and documentary work for consideration in 24 film categories of the awards.” Information on the awards and entry rules can be sourced at www.ama-awards.com

Peter Obi while revealing his plans for Nigeria if elected president of Nigeria next month, said Nigerians should hold him accountable if he fails to change the country. Let nobody tell you it is his turn, or tell you, you have to wait for next time. ALSO READ: Tinubu lacks moral standing to reform ‘Edo Yahoo boys’ ― Atiku“It is the turn of Nigerian youths and women to take back this country. We have children who have gone to school and cannot find jobs for years and someone (Tinubu) is saying it is his turn, which turns? “I want you to go to the nooks and crannies of Akwa Ibom and tell them that somebody is determined to change Nigeria.

My husband has failed to satisfy me sexually despite taking concoctions28-year-old Anastasia Mtonga of Hellen Kaunda, Lusaka, Zambia has sued her husband Simon Mumba 32, for failing to satisfy her in bed. According to Zambia Observer, Anastasia told the Lusaka Boma Local Court that her number one motivation for getting married two years ago was to get sexual satisfaction from it. She said being an independent woman who was financially stable, her husband had just one job – to satisfy her in bed. Anastasia unfortunately complained that despite her efforts to arouse him by donning luring clothing and reinforcing his performance with various concoctions, his performance duration has never improved. “I want a man who can give me plenty of sex,”, Anastasia told the court as she made her case to divorce Mumba with whom she has one child.

132 total views, 132 views todayBy Our CorrespondentThe Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC has expressed sadness over the death of Guardian Newspapers Photo Editor, Mr Femi Adebeshin. Mr Adebeshin died on Friday morning, aged 57. During his lifetime, he covered many international notable Games including the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester England, the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, the Africa Games in Abuja 2003 as well as that of Algiers, Algeria in 2007. It was gathered that he covered two previous World Cup tournaments“May the Almighty Allah accept his soul. Late Kuti has since been buried according to his Islamic religious rites,” the statement concluded

The Guardian Nigeria reports that several journalists have been detained over a viral video which showed President Salva Kiir wetting himself. Over six people who are working with South Sudan's National Broadcaster have been arrested as the video went viral and President Salva was seen wetting himself during an official event, the Union of Journalists in South Sudan was responsible for releasing the statement on Friday. The video showed the 71 year old President standing during the National Anthem during an opening ceremony in December and the President appeared to have been urinating on himself while standing. The six journalists were arrested on Tuesday following the viral video. The journalists were arrested because it is believed that they had connection in the release of the video clip to the public.

The President and members of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games Movement in Nigeria have commiserated Guardian Newspapers at Rutam House over the demise of its Photo Editor, Femi Adebeshin Kuti, 57, who died January 6, 2023. He passed at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta during a brief ill-healthA statement signed by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) PRO, Tony Nezianya said: “Kuti was a committed journalist, who used his expertise in photojournalism to promote sports and the activities of the Movement. “During his lifetime, he covered many international notable Games including the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester England, the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, the Africa Games in Abuja 2003 as well as that of Algiers, Algeria in 2007. “It was gathered that he covered two previous World Cup soccer. “May the Almighty Allah accept his soul.”Late Kuti has since been buried according to his Islamic religious rites.

The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Yakubu Sanda, narrowly escaped being kidnapped by gunmen who attacked his house in Jos on Friday . The failed kidnap attempt on the Speaker was coming barely six days after the police carried out a rescue operation of the state Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Alexander Plangnan, who was kidnapped by gunmen on New Year’s Day in the same locality . It was gathered that the Speaker was at his house located at the Federal Low Cost community in Jos South Local Government Area when some gunmen who drove in a car made an attempt to abduct him. The Spokesman for the Plateau state Police Command, Alfred Alabo, also confirmed the failed kidnap attempt on the Speaker in a statement he issued on Saturday. “However, the command is making concerted effort to track down the fleeing suspects and get them arrested.

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Borno State has said that only 27,753 Permanent Voter Cards have been collected out of the 132,750 supplied to the state. “So far, only 27,753 cards were issued out of the 132,750 new PVCs received as at January 5, 2023,” Ibrahim said. He also explained that out of the 76,677 replacement/transfer cards received, only 19,209 were collected. “As for the 151,047 old PVCs, a total of 39,429 had been collected leaving a balance of 111,618,” Ibrahim said. “As from today (Friday), we have started distribution at ward levels and will last for 10 days,” Ibrahim said.

THE word “rich aunty vibes” became a slang after many ladies realised that dressing in maxi dresses (or bubus) makes them look classy and sophisticated, just like a rich aunty. These maxi dresses come in different colours and patterns and can be worn to church, casual outings, birthday parties, and so on. Pair your maxi dress with a head scarf, shades, fashionable slippers and a matching hand bag and you will definitely look like a rich aunty. Check out some maxi dresses ideas you can recreate. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEPHOTOS: Internet