Last updated: September 8, 2025

Editor’s Picks: August 26 Edition

What do we reach for in a month like this? Power that isn’t loud. Presence that doesn’t vanish. And possibility that isn’t abstract. This edition gathers voices that lead, ideas that shape, and stories that remind us why reflection, strategy, and self-stewardship matter. Let’s begin.

Working Smart, Leading Strong

Great teams don’t happen by accident, and neither do great results. At ThriVers Academy, this four-part leadership checklist gives structure to intuition, showing how to assemble people, not just profiles.

Over at TRW Consult UK, the lens sharpens on product-centric marketing—a refreshing contrast to fluffy, persona-first campaigns. And in Nigeria, the firm makes a move from idea to impact by acquiring land for an agric-focused transformation project.

Meanwhile, the ThriVe! Podcast raises the question: Do you know how to identify and exchange value? This conversation is less pep talk, more compass. Don’t miss it.

Faith, Feels & Everyday Healing

Sometimes the power play is an internal one.

Daily Dew Reflections offers space with “Room For One More”, a reminder that there’s always room to reset. Daily Dew Testimonies paints a different kind of struggle with “The Fairytale Crashed to the Ground”—a story that hurts, heals, and humbles.

For those seeking spiritual rhythm, “The Ordinance of Firstfruits” breaks down an ancient practice with modern-day implications, while Daily Dew Series explores the God who “cuts to the chase”. And in a world full of options, Daily Dew Inspiration brings it back to being rich in the right things.

Security, Science & the Shape of Tomorrow

How do we secure the future?

Start with this STEM Trends exposé on digital privacy in a hyperconnected world—timely, tense, and terrific. Then head to Techie Digest, where AI takes a sci-fi turn: scientists have built an AI-powered self-healing system that may just redefine digital resilience.

On the ground, Security Digest offers an indispensable 12-step guide to tabletop physical security drills. It’s the kind of thing you don’t realize you need—until you really do.

And for tomorrow’s professionals, there’s this graduate trainee opportunity at Custodian. Future-ready isn’t just a mindset—it’s a move.

Voices, News & the Nigerian Tapestry

From Lagos to Gaza, voices rise.

TRW News reports on Governor Sanwo-Olu’s auditorium inauguration—a nod to the power of space in shaping society. Meanwhile, Church News celebrates Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s royal honour, weaving together faith, culture, and community.

In world affairs, Breaking News covers South Korea’s law on shareholder rights, while News Extractors spotlights Gaza’s closed aid centres—a grim but necessary lens on real consequences.

And from the world of royalty and rhythm, NewsTrenders reports: Ooni of Ife remarries. A cultural note that blends tradition with the timelines.

Finally, one name makes waves abroad: Eleta Kingsley, a Nigerian who now holds his flag high—as Bangladesh’s first naturalized football legend. Goosebumps.

Style, Stories & What We’re Reading

From the literary shelf to the skincare mirror, it’s all about attention.

Literary Renaissance asks us to rethink control and society through the lens of Orwell with “10 Timeless Themes from 1984”. SOI Publishing gives us a list of must-read male authors—refreshing, rich, and quietly radical.

And if you want something a little more personal, browse Iwe.Store’s “The Heart Is Not a Republic For Politics”—a metaphor in paperback.

On the self-care front, Feminine Digest gives practical, no-fluff advice on removing chin hair. Because clean skin is queen energy. And from StellAfrique: how to dress your shape with confidence—not comparison.

Publisher’s Thoughts & Thrive Essentials

Babatunde Oladele poses a simple question: Who really makes the most of opportunities? His Publisher’s Thoughts column is thoughtful without being preachy.

And if you missed the last ThriVe! TV episode, watch “How to Thrive Despite the Odds”—or share it with someone who needs a push forward.

Final Word

From faith to finance, fashion to forecasts, this edition holds the quiet throb of what’s possible. Not everything loud is meaningful. But everything meaningful—when curated right—echoes. May these echoes serve you well.

Stay sharp, stay safe — Nina