The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. — Calvin Trillin

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR DICTION AS A SINGER 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️ 1) Practice Tongue Twisters Singers know all about trying to belt out specific lyrics, then something unexpected comes out. You can practice preventing this by saying tongue twister. First, try speaking them, then try singing them. I recommend focusing on ones with letters or syllables that are more difficult for you. Start slow, then work up to a faster speed. Really make sure you are articulating each sound. You can also try speaking or singing the alphabet to get the shapes ingrained in your muscle memory. Here are a few tongue twisters that are great for improving your diction: *She sells seashells by the seashore. *Red leather, yellow leather. *Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. *Who washed Washington’s white woolen underwear as Washington’s washerwoman went West. 2) Practice Vowels When you repeat sounds, your voice will naturally become more effective. Take some time to focus on each of the vowels: ah, ay, ee, oh, and oo. Add a consonant at the beginning (such as “mah, may, me…”) and sing through the list, making sure each one is clear. As you practice this, your enunciation will only get better. 3) Practice Consonants Just like with vowels, you want to repeat consonant sounds when doing diction exercises. Again, this will improve your enunciation over time. Focus on consonants, like D, T, and N. Practice speaking the different sounds, repeating each a few times. 4) Do Lip Buzzes and Tongue Trills When you’re singing, you’re using all parts of your mouth, including your lips and tongue. So, you need to warm those up, too! Warm up your lips, tongue, and teeth with simple lip buzzes and tongue trills. This will also get you ready to produce a wide range of sounds when singing. Not only is this good for practice, but it’s a quick and valuable exercise to do right before you perform. 5) Incorporate Breath Support To be an incredible singer, you have to use a lot of air. This means you need your breathing to be on par. Support this by incorporating breath support into your diction exercises. You can do this by picking one of the tongue twisters above and practicing saying it all in one breath. I remain your favourite vocal coach Kvocals and I believe in you ❤️

POLITICS NIGERIA learned that the self-declared Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was remanded in custody by the district court of Päijät-Häme on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. He was arrested “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent”, while four others were arrested “for financing a terrorist crime”.

Ifeanyi Mbah was very prepared to prove that political party did not matter to him, what mattered to him was the love of the people, the Igbo's loved him, so whether he contested under any platform, it didn't really matter. The Obedient movement of 2023 did not affect Ifeanyi Mbah and it did not affect Nnewi community, we have lost a lot, we were about to prove that point when Ifeanyi turned from YPP to join us in the APC family, we are very glad and we still remain glad".

"Inner Strength" In silence deep, I find my voice, A whispered truth, my heart's choice. A well of calm, within my soul, A refuge from life's chaotic role. The world outside may rage and roar, But I remain, on solid shore. My roots run deep, my spirit free, Unshaken, in serenity. Through turmoil's storm, I'll find my way, Guided by light, of inner day. My heart beats strong, my will unbroken, My inner strength, forever unspoken. In quiet hours, I find my might, A reservoir, of inner light.

"Unwavering Soul" In turbulent seas, I stay afloat, My anchor deep, in inner coat. The waves crash strong, yet I remain, Unshaken, through life's joy and pain. My compass true, I navigate, Through trials dark, and uncertain fate. The winds howl loud, yet I stand firm, And chart my course, with steadfast term. In every test, my spirit's fire, Burns brighter still, with heart's desire. Unwavering, I face the tide, And ride the waves, with soul inside. Through life's ebb and flow, I'll find, My inner peace, my constant mind.

"Resilient Heart" My heart beats strong, through every pain, A warrior's pulse, that never wanes. Through life's turmoil, I stand tall, And face each challenge, after all. With every fall, I rise anew, Scars on my soul, but spirit true. I've learned to bend, but never break, And find my strength, for life's sake. In darkness deep, I've found a spark, A light that guides, through life's embark. My heart remains, unbroken and free, A resilient beat, for all to see. Through every storm, I'll find my way, And rise, with dawn, to face the day.

The power of positive thinking is remarkable. When you think of something that brings you joy, your brain releases endorphins

Liverpool's Progress Under Arne Slot: Martin Zubimendi Deal and Squad Updates Liverpool are thriving in a new era under Arne Slot, who took over as head coach after Jurgen Klopp departed Anfield last summer following nearly nine years in charge. Slot has embraced the challenge of maintaining the club's legacy, aiming to deliver more success and silverware to Merseyside. Under Slot's leadership, Liverpool have surged to the top of the Premier League table as of November's international break. The Reds hold a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City and are nine points clear of Chelsea and Arsenal, sitting in third and fourth, respectively. Despite a relatively quiet summer transfer window, which saw two signings completed but only one joining the squad for the current season, Liverpool's early form suggests strong progress. It remains to be seen whether the club will pursue additional transfers when the window reopens in January.

EPL: Amorim Set to Break African Transfer Record with €100m Bid for Super Eagles Star Manchester United are reportedly preparing a €100 million offer for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. Lookman has become one of the most sought-after players in Europe, thanks to his impressive performances. He played a pivotal role in leading Nigeria to the 2023 AFCON final and Atalanta to the Coppa Italia final. The Nigerian forward further boosted his reputation by scoring a remarkable hat-trick that helped Atalanta secure the UEFA Europa League title. His exceptional form earned him a 14th-place finish in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. Paris Saint-Germain were linked with Lookman during the summer, but no deal materialized. More recently, Arsenal have expressed interest in signing the 27-year-old. However, Lookman could now be on his way to Manchester United, with manager Ruben Amorim reportedly keen to make him a marquee signing. A €100m move would not only mark a significant addition to United's squad but also make Lookman the most expensive African footballer in history. Despite being allocated a modest transfer budget, Amorim is eager to secure key players and views Lookman as essential to his plans for success at Old Trafford.