New Year, New Skin
4th January 2020
If, like me, you have oily skin and random pimples pop up on your face unannounced and just won’t go away, there is hope. Here are three skin care regimens you should consider adopting. Use Rose Water as a Cleanser Rose water is made from water and rose petals. The brand I use has glycerin … Continue reading New Year, New Skin
Happy New Year!
1st January 2020
The New Year often comes with mixed feelings; sometimes we’re excited because it’s a brand new year, and other times we feel disillusioned because the plans we had set in place the previous year did not pan out. 2020 holds a lot of special events around the globe, one of them being the Connect Nigeria … Continue reading Happy New Year!
International Men’s Day 2019
19th November 2019
International Men’s Day is an annual event celebrated on 19th November and is founded on six pillars*: To promote positive male role modelsTo celebrate men’s positive contribution to society, the family and the environmentTo focus on men’s health and well-beingTo highlight discrimination against malesTo improve gender relations and to promote gender equalityTo create a safe, better … Continue reading International Men’s Day 2019
5 Events To Attend This Independence Day
24th September 2019
On 1st October 2019, Nigeria will celebrate her 59th year of independence from British rule. Here are five events holding on the 1st of October. Independence Peace Concert Are you in Asaba for the Independence Day celebrations? A fan of Mayorkun, Harry Song or Peruzzi? Then the Independence Peace Concert is the show for you! … Continue reading 5 Events To Attend This Independence Day
Pro-Health Community Physio Celebrates World Physiotherapy Day
3rd September 2019
Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy will be celebrating World Physiotherapy Day on the 7th of September 2019. This year, Community Physio is having conversations around Chronic Pain. The most common form of chronic pain around the world is Low Back Pain; most people have had back pain at one point in time. However, when pain lasts for … Continue reading Pro-Health Community Physio Celebrates World Physiotherapy Day
SME Spotlight: Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy
4th April 2019
Opeyemi Bakre is a physiotherapist (physical therapist) and the founder of an outpatient physical therapy outfit called Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy aka Community Physio. She has a first degree in Physiotherapy from the Obafemi Awolowo University (Great Ife!) and a Master’s degree in Community Physiotherapy from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. “I love working with people … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy
SME Spotlight: Beauty By Oniels
28th March 2019
Yetunde Onilenla is a beauty consultant and the founder of Beauty by Oniels, an outfit for makeup and gele artistry, training and consulting. An indigene of Lagos State, Onilenla founded Beauty by Oniels in 2016. “We prioritize our clients’ skin, pampering the skin [often] without them even asking.”Yetunde Onilenla Beyond a concern for cosmetic beauty, … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Beauty By Oniels
SME Spotlight: Cake Mayor
14th March 2019
Oluwamayowa Ojo runs Cake Mayor, a bakery based in Surulere, Lagos. Cake Mayor makes celebration cakes (for weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, surprise parties etc), as well as specialised pastries, like sugar-free cakes for diabetic clients. Cake Mayor also bakes cookies, cupcakes and brownies (I’ve had their citrus-infused brownies and they’re a hit!). Ever since he … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Cake Mayor
SME Spotlight: Kanni Moore Clothing
7th March 2019
Kanni Moore Clothing is a clothing company which specializes in making tailored suits and traditional attires for men. Founded in 2012 by Akanimo Hanson Odungide, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, Kanni Moore Clothing aims to deliver quality, bespoke clothing that puts Nigeria on the map by measuring up to the standard of tailoring and … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Kanni Moore Clothing
SME Spotlight: Sage & Skin Spa
28th February 2019
Nigeria is replete with ingenious businesses which offer solutions and effective services for consumers every day, and Sage & Skin Spa is no different. Sage & Skin Spa Owned by certified spa therapist and operator, Adesile Ogunjumelo, Sage & Skin Spa was borne, three years ago, out of Adesile’s hobbies: wellness, beauty, good food and … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Sage & Skin Spa
Iconic Pictures from Nigeria Decides 2019
25th February 2019
The national elections held on the 23rd of February nationwide, and while the elections were marred with violence in some parts of the country – and as we eagerly await the results of possibly the most contentious elections in Nigeria’s history – here are 10 iconic pictures from the elections: Feature image source: Twitter
Opinion: A Nation of False Outrage
18th February 2019
On the morning of 16th February 2019 – a day that had been slated for the general elections to hold by INEC for almost four years – Nigerians woke up to the news that the elections had been postponed due to, although not clearly stated in the letter released by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, … Continue reading Opinion: A Nation of False Outrage
Got A Sweet Tooth? Here Are Three Valentine’s Day Deals You Would Love
11th February 2019
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! Because we care, here are three companies offering affordable deals, where all things sweet and sugary are concerned. Cheech: The Cakery Run by one of our contributors, Chinyere Raychelle Otiocha, a pastry chef, Cheech: The Cakery is based in Port Harcourt. This Val’s Day, Cheech has packages … Continue reading Got A Sweet Tooth? Here Are Three Valentine’s Day Deals You Would Love
2019: Happy New Year!
1st January 2019
Happy New Year! A lot of people usually wait until a new year to set New Year’s Resolutions or to turn a new leaf in their personal or professional lives. According to an Igbo proverb, however, your morning is when you (decide to) wake up. Mgbe onye ji tete bu ụtụtụ ya (Whenever a man … Continue reading 2019: Happy New Year!
What Are You Going To Do Differently in 2019?
28th December 2018
Like it began just yesterday, 2018 is almost over. We all have dreams and aspirations. Do you want to go back to school? Do you want to start that business or get that promotion at work? What are you going to do in 2019 to ensure that you move closer to your dreams? What can … Continue reading What Are You Going To Do Differently in 2019?
Five Ways To Pamper Yourself This Christmas
24th December 2018
You deserve all the good things. Yes, you do. Now, we know Nigeria has a lot of work to get done – with our current economic climate and political tensions – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to have a good time (on a budget). We’ve compiled five easy ways to pamper yourself … Continue reading Five Ways To Pamper Yourself This Christmas
Afang Soup Recipe
18th December 2018
Pronounced ah-fan, afang soup is indigenous to the Efik, Ibibio and Oron people of Southern Nigeria. Afang soup is a healthy soup infused with vegetables and ample protein. Learn to make afang soup with these simple steps. Ingredients Afang leaves (chopped and blended) Water leaves (chopped) Protein of your choice (beef, chicken, shrimps, fish… the … Continue reading Afang Soup Recipe
Five Gift Ideas For Him This Christmas
12th December 2018
Christmas is around the corner and we’ve got a list of gift ideas your loved one (husband, boyfriend, brother, friend) would love this season. Footwear from Ezra Footwears Founded by Kene Okafor, Ezra Footwears specializes in bespoke footwear. Why not get a loved one a pair of quality, Made-in-Nigeria shoes or sandals that are guaranteed … Continue reading Five Gift Ideas For Him This Christmas
Five Gift Ideas For Her This Christmas
11th December 2018
Christmas is nigh and we’ve got a list of five gift ideas your loved one (wife, girlfriend, mother, sister, friend) would love this season. Flowers from The Gift Plug The Gift Plug has mastered the art of unique and thoughtful gifting. They deliver a range of items – fresh flowers, chocolate, books, whatever you think … Continue reading Five Gift Ideas For Her This Christmas
DIY Wednesday: Hot Oil Massages
5th December 2018
What is a hot oil massage? Hot oil massages relax your scalp and help increase the health of your hair. Incorporating hot oil massages into your regular hair care regiment has numerous benefits. According to Style Craze, hot oil massages cause hair growth because massaging your scalp with hot oil increases the circulation of blood, … Continue reading DIY Wednesday: Hot Oil Massages
Teenage-To-Adulthood: One-day Personal Development Session for Teens In Port Harcourt
26th November 2018
Do you have teenage children? Are you based in Port Harcourt? Ben & Christy presents a one-day session for teenagers, getting them prepared for seamless transition to purposeful adulthood. The teenage years are the most challenging period in a child‘s life and society often takes advantage of their vulnerability. At the Teenage-To-Adulthood session, image consultants will help … Continue reading Teenage-To-Adulthood: One-day Personal Development Session for Teens In Port Harcourt
Google Doodle Marks Dr. Stella Adadevoh’s 62nd Birthday
27th October 2018
Nigeria’s heroine, Dr. Stella Adadevoh, who saved the nation from the Ebola outbreak in 2014, would have turned 62 today had she not contracted the deadly virus from Patrick Sawyer – Patient Zero. “For the greater public good.” — Adadevoh Despite, like other doctors in Nigeria, never having come across Ebola before, Dr. Adadevoh suspected … Continue reading Google Doodle Marks Dr. Stella Adadevoh’s 62nd Birthday
15th October is Global Handwashing Day
15th October 2018
“Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.” — Global Handwashing Global Handwashing Day is annually celebrated on October 15th with the objective of imbibing the habit of washing hands … Continue reading 15th October is Global Handwashing Day
Opinion: 1st October – Which Way, Nigeria?
1st October 2018
Today, the president will address the nation – like he did last year, and like every leader in his position since 1960 has done annually on the 1st of October – and he will speak in complex, complicated language that will indicate everything and mean nothing to the common Nigerian, from Ajegunle to Damaturu. He … Continue reading Opinion: 1st October – Which Way, Nigeria?
Opinion: Five Reasons You Should Vote in 2019
19th September 2018
Here are five reasons you should – go out under the sun or in the rain, stand in however long a queue you find and – vote in the upcoming 2019 presidential elections: Because aren’t you tired of ghastly roads? I have taken the road trip from Warri to Abuja and it was gruesome. That … Continue reading Opinion: Five Reasons You Should Vote in 2019
The Made In Naija Fair Holds in October
3rd September 2018
The Made In Naija (MIN) Fair is a pop-up market aimed at promoting the work of entrepreneurs and SMEs who sell strictly Made In Nigeria products and services. Founded by Edak Ndupbre Chionuma, MIN has been running for over four years. The objective of the fair is to take Nigerian-made goods and services to a global level. “At MIN, … Continue reading The Made In Naija Fair Holds in October
2019 Elections: Saraki Declares
31st August 2018
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, declared on 30th August, at a #NotTooYoungToRun conference, that he will be running for the office of the president in the 2019 general elections, under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party. This news, coming at an interesting political time, was welcomed by many youth. I have decided to answer the … Continue reading 2019 Elections: Saraki Declares
British PM, Theresa May, signs security pact with Nigeria
30th August 2018
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is on a three-day trip to Africa, and arrived in Nigeria yesterday (after visiting South Africa earlier, with Kenya to follow). Battling Boko Haram According to The Guardian, a summit was held between May and President Muhammadu Buhari, where a security partnership was signed between the two. The partnership has … Continue reading British PM, Theresa May, signs security pact with Nigeria
Made In Nigeria: Electric Keke Napep Unveiled
17th August 2018
An electric tricycle (locally called keke napep) has been unveiled in Aba. Ifeanyi Okafor, who hails from Umuchu, Anambra State, successfully manufactured the tricycle. An Alternative A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ifeanyi Okafor explains that the project began in 2015, during the fuel scarcity that hit the country in May/June. Angered by … Continue reading Made In Nigeria: Electric Keke Napep Unveiled
Okorafor & Adichie Longlisted For Alternative Nobel Prize For Literature
30th July 2018
One hundred Swedish cultural figures have come together to set up an alternative to this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature – The New Academy’s Alternative Nobel Prize – and two brilliant Nigerian authors made the list. “In a time when human values are increasingly being called into question, literature becomes an even more important counterforce … Continue reading Okorafor & Adichie Longlisted For Alternative Nobel Prize For Literature