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Even a God-King Can Bleed: The Rivers State Crisis Through the Lens of 300

  By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance.  Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...

Three Profitable Skills to Acquire at No Cost and Without a Degree in 2024

                        By Chico Mies If you find yourself at a stage in your professional journey where you acknowledge the importance of enhancing your skills, aspire to increase your earnings, and seek a career with significant potential, it is essential to explore high-income skills . High-income skills refer to specialized abilities that you can acquire, which offer substantial value to employers in traditional employment settings and to corporate clients in freelance capacities. These skills are sought after on a global scale and can be seamlessly applied across various industries, contributing to their unique appeal. One of the primary reasons high-income skills are particularly attractive to acquire is that they can often be learned and cultivated online, from the comfort of one's home, and typically do not require a formal degree. Currently, numerous accessible pathways exist for mastering these skills, including certi...

Key Ways To Get Traffic On Your Website

By Chico Mies Greetings! Do you want to increase online visibility and traffic to your website? Having a strong online presence is essential for individuals, businesses, and organisations in the modern digital world. There are numerous approaches to boosting website traffic, and I'll list a few here that work well. The following are some efficient strategies to boost website traffic and visitors: Search Engine Optimization (SEO):  Optimize your website for search engines by incorporating appropriate keywords, meta tags, and descriptions. Utilize tools such as Google Analytics and Search Console to track your website's performance and pinpoint opportunities for enhancement. Consistently refresh your website's content to maintain its relevance and appeal. Content Marketing:     Develop high-quality, captivating, and informative content that draws in visitors and motivates them to share your material with others.    Utilize a variety of content formats, including ...

The bespoke AI chatbots from Google have arrived.

By MiesTalks Team You may build your own Gems, or chatbots, to assist you with chore scheduling, manuscript editing, fitness regimen creation, and other tasks. Illustration Soon, Google will enable Gemini subscribers to build personalised chatbots that can be used as an editor, culinary companion, workout partner, and more. By giving the chatbots, dubbed Gems, specific instructions, users may give them unique personalities and areas of expertise. Google first unveiled Gems in May during I/O. Users can develop a “knowledgeable, casual, and friendly” Gem that can assist people in designing low- or no-water gardens by responding to an example prompt provided by Google. Google offers a selection of prefabricated Gems, such as a career advisor, coding partner, editor, learning coach, and idea brainstormer, for customers who choose not to build their own chatbots immediately. Gems can have a name and instructions assigned to them. GIF: Google Thanks to Google, Gems are now accessible to user...

CBN Lifts SLF Suspension, Giving Banks Deposit Earnings of Up to 19 to 25.75%

 By Chico Mies. Central Bank Of Nigeria With the introduction of a new interest rate structure, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has allowed financial institutions to earn between 19% and 25.75 per cent on deposits kept with the central bank. The CBN had previously suspended its Standing Lending Facility (SLF) for banks.  The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided in July to modify the asymmetric corridor, which resulted in notable adjustments to the lending and deposit facilities provided by the CBN. This decision was followed by the directive, which is effective immediately. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased the MPR by 50 basis points to 26.75 per cent during its meeting in July. Additionally, the MPC changed the asymmetric corridor surrounding the MPR from +100/-300 basis points to +500/-100 basis points. The recent modifications to the CBN's lending and deposit facilities were made possible by this adjustment. The CBN detailed the new interest rate structure ...

IBOM Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo is a place to be.

By Ben Agadaga It occupies 174 hectares of land and has 130 rooms and 26 suites. These are the kind of facilities we should be building in Bayelsa State to encourage the tourism and hospitality   industry. We pay heavily to go for workshops in Uyo and Calabar  because we see good and serene environments, but we have refused to develop our own. The people who built IBOM Hotel and others don't have four heads but are inspired by the vision of drawing the world closer to them. Investors will not come if we don't have what to attract them. Tourists will not come and add to our IGR if we don't have the facilities to drive that sector. No state prospers by solely depending on federal allocation. The tourism and hospitality industry has the huge potential to turn our state around if we can put the right infrastructure together and run it on a public-private partnership. If it can work in Akwa Ibom and Calabar, then it can also work in Bayelsa. For more information about IBOM Hot...

Top Ten Nigerian Companies Allocating the Highest Amounts to Promotion, Advertising, and Marketing in 2023

 By Chico Mies Top ten Nigerian businesses in 2023 spending the most on marketing, advertising, and promotion Over the last three years, Nigerian businesses in a variety of industries have increased their marketing and advertising expenditures. These expenditures, which range from banking to beverages, show how hard businesses have worked to keep their brands visible, increase their market share, and interact with customers.  Analysing marketing and advertising spending from 2021 to 2023 reveals interesting patterns of development and trends in a variety of industries. Analysis of Growth Year Over Year 2021:   The top corporations spent a total of about N163,872.69 million on marketing and advertising. 2022 : This number increased dramatically to N222,709.27 million, showing a strong 35.9% year-over-year rise as businesses recovered from the economic difficulties brought on by the epidemic in 2020. 2023 : The overall amount spent was N235,642.48 million, a minor decrease ...

Centenarians Suggest 8 Foods That Can Help You Live to 100 Years Old

 By Chico Mies Sweet potatoes, olive oil, lentils, and other foods are commonly consumed by centenarians.                           In This Article  Wellness Practices of Centenarians     Nutritional Choices of Centenarians. The pursuit of a long and healthy life is a primary concern for numerous Americans. This may explain the immediate popularity of "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," which debuted on Netflix in August of the previous year. The intrigue surrounding centenarians—individuals who reach the age of 100 or beyond—has led to the establishment of dedicated research teams focused on this demographic.  Their investigations have identified common lifestyle traits among these remarkable individuals, encompassing dietary habits, social interactions, and overall perspectives on life. To gain deeper insights into the shared practices of this distinguished group, we consulted several exper...

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BREAKING: Tinubu’s Nationwide Broadcast Contained False Oil Production Data, OPEC Reports

By Chico Mies. Tinubu asserted that Nigeria's crude oil output had attained 1.6 million barrels per day, crediting this achievement to the reforms implemented by his administration within the oil sector. Data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) suggests that President Bola Tinubu may have conveyed misleading information to the Nigerian populace concerning the nation’s oil production levels. In a speech delivered on August 4, in response to the concerns of the #EndBadGovernance protesters, President Tinubu claimed that Nigeria's crude oil production had attained a level of 1.6 million barrels per day. He further credited this accomplishment to the reforms implemented by his administration within the oil sector. https://amzn.to/3PvE0fM Share this post:

Anthony Joshua was defeated by Daniel Dubois following a devastating knockout in the fifth round of their IBF Heavyweight bout.

By Chico Mies. Anthony Joshua, the former two-time heavyweight champion, was defeated by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their match for the IBF Heavyweight title on Saturday night, September 21, 2024. The two British fighters competed for the IBF Heavyweight title in front of a full crowd at Wembley Stadium.  Daniel Dubois delivered an outstanding performance, decisively overcoming Joshua with a brutal knockout in the fifth round of their heavyweight clash. credit: @Daznboxing