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Grammys vs The Oscars… Fashion Opposites

By Stephanie Iwuaba   We had the best, and by far the most interesting, Red Carpet events and awards happen last month. For me, it felt like two weeks of Christmas all over again. The 2013 Oscars and Grammy Awards

$100 million for Polio Eradication, Bloomberg’s Donation To Benefit Nigeria

Billionaire and Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has announced a donation of $100 million for polio eradication, through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The donation would benefit Nigeria, as one of the countries where people are still

Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA)’s ‘Butterfly Kisses’ now in Dolce & Gabanna stores in Italy

  Lanre Da Silva Ajayi’s self-named design brand (LDA) debuted this February at the famous retail store of world design giant- Dolce & Gabbana, pieces from LDA’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection specially tagged ‘Butterfly Kisses’ can now be bought at the

Preventing a Deadly Disease

By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Kicker: More Nigerians are protecting their potential children from sickle cell   Jackie Onyemelukwe was in her final year at Imo State University when her boyfriend, Chuka, proposed. They began making plans to get married, but

Be Careful! 5 Tips for Preventing Child Kidnap

Once it was internet fraud, then human trafficking took the centre stage of Nigeria’s multibillion Naira underworld industry. Today, kidnapping seems to be the new ‘big thing’ for criminals looking to make a quick buck. Inasmuch as we intend to

Mothering Sunday 2013: Saving Tomorrow’s Mothers

Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day in Nigeria is the fourth Sunday in Lent. This year, it will fall on the 10th of March. The day, as in most parts of the world, will afford us time to honour and celebrate

Invitation To A Corporate Charity Banquet, For Cancer Prevention Programme

The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP-Nigeria) is seeking your partnership in a historic project that has the potential to save the lives of almost 100,000 Nigerians annually. The last Monday in February is designated as International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD).

Change Strategies: Believe in Yourself

Believing in you is a choice. It is an attitude that takes time to nurture. Although your life gets a big boost if you were fortunate to have very positive parents, the reality is often otherwise for most people. Most

Segun Odegbami’s Daughter, Funmi, Receives Double Women4africa Awards Nomination

Funmi Odegbami, CEO of MiNK London, founder of Makeup Show Live, a member of the Black Women in Europe Power List, an internationally renowned makeup artist, and daughter of ex-footballer, Segun Odegbami — has received nominations in the categories of

Insight Into UOC Foods, a Sit-Down With the Co-Founder [EXCLUSIVE]

With a reputation for delicious home cooked meals and fresh produce, UOC Foods has become a household name for families, mostly those with busy schedules. Connect Nigeria’s Frederick Chegwe had a sit down with the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of

The Silent Killers

While the circumstances surrounding the demise of popular music artiste and TV personality, Susan Oluwabimpe “Goldie” Harvey, are still unclear, the need for regular medical checkups, especially for those who lead busy and stressful lives, cannot be overemphasized. Often times,

Group Advances Plans for N100 billion Hospital, in Abuja

IBT Group, a multinational group that specializes in the development of public works and the integration of construction equipment projects, has put forward a project plan before the Nigeria Minster for Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, for a world class hospital, in

Top Valentine Ideas for Kids

Valentine is everywhere. It is not a public holiday but that does not stop institutions from acknowledging it. So don’t be surprised when your kids come back with that letter asking you to ‘val’ his/her classmate. Don’t be dismayed either.

In Nigeria, You’re Either Somebody or Nobody

By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani ABUJA, Nigeria In America, all men are believed to be created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. But Nigerians are brought up to believe that our society consists of higher and

Decisions: Change Strategy No.1

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all- Oscar Wilde A lot of times young people get on what I would like to call the ‘auto-pilot’ mode. They get out of school, go

Restaurant Review: His Majesty Kitchen

His Majesty Kitchen specialises in Chinese and Thai cuisine although they also have an ethnic combo of yam pottage and designer stew on their menu. They make finger foods like spring rolls, chicken or fish and chips, etc. This takeout

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