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– The recent outbreak of polio is still a major topic around the world – The co-founder of Microsoft Foundation, Bill Gates has given his thoughts on the issue – His foundation has donated $3.5 billion since 2000 to eradicate polio The world’s richest man, Bill Gates have expressed his disappointment over the recent outbreak of polio in Nigeria after no case was recorded in two years. Gates however expressed optimism that Nigeria will be able to defeat polio, despite intense challenges that make it hard to immunize children in the most vulnerable areas. Bill Gates and President Muhammadu Buhari during the billionaire’s visit to Nigeria last year Gates who was speaking to Voice of America yesterday, August 17, said:  “Our main challenge is that we have kids who the vaccinators have a tough time finding.” He continued:  “Reaching those kids in an insecure environment can be very complex…obviously, we’re going to need great partnerships with the gove...

31. Stress is simply a response which you create in the interpretation of an event. Two people might find that a given event results in quite different responses. For example, an after dinner speech might strike fear into the heart of an inexperienced speaker while a strong orator views it as a wonderful opportunity to share his thoughts. Understanding that the perceived negative effects of an event or task may be mentally manipulated and conditioned towards the positive, will allow you to be a peak performer in all instances. 32. Read "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. It contains a wealth of wisdom and powerful insights into further developing your character and enhancing your personal relationships. 33. Become a committed audio-tape user. Most personal-mastery programs and books are now offered in this format. Listen to these inspirational materials on your way to work, whilst waiting in the line at a bank or while you wash dishes in the e...

Brent oil price edged higher closer to $50 a barrel in early Thursday trading but the rally has been temporarily after Saudi Arabia sent signals it could boost its crude oil supplies in August to a new record. At one point the price scaled the $50 a barrel mark but has now steadied at $49.95. The Saudis are posturing for tough talks at next month’s meeting of the world’s leading oil producers and its sights are on bitter rival Iran which currently pumps 2.1million barrels daily plus another 600,000 barrels of condensate daily. Traders said It’s “hard to say” whether OPEC will reach freeze deal with non-OPEC producers, said Qatar’s former energy minister Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah. Analysts say another failed meeting would cause more damage than good. According to Al Attiyah,  “OPEC and non-OPEC should be very careful on holding a new meeting without proper consent and preparation”. He added that the freeze deal wouldn’t have a huge impact on fundamentals b...

THAT WE MAY BE RICH   Memorise: For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. 2 nd  Corinthians 8:9 Read: John 10:9-11, (KJV) 9  I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10  The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11  I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Bible in one year: Isaiah 34:1-37:13, Psalms 37:1-20 MESSAGE The death of Jesus was for a purpose and that purpose is to ensure that you fulfil your destiny. Jesus sacrificed Himself for your redemption. He took your place and gave you His. It is upon this arrangement that you have access to all that He provided. The death of Jesus was not in vain, it is a substitution for all your hu...