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Women

April 19, 2022

A lot has been said about women “having it all”. We have to wear so many hats in our lifetime that we’re constantly receiving and trading advice on how to have it all, and achieve “work-life balance”, especially as career women/entrepreneurs, wives and mothers. Do you want to have it all? Consider these: 1. You … Continue reading 3 Nuggets for the Woman Who Wants to Have It All

By jehonwa

LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

“I can’t do it.” My friend and I stand outside our frequented hair salon. Me with a bag filled with nail polish, This Day newspaper and a bottle of Fanta and her with a box of relaxer. “I can’t, it took so long to grow it out like this.” She touches her hair which is … Continue reading The Comeback of the Afro: Fighting Colonialism One Curl at a Time

By melissa-mordi

Beauty Interviews Women

April 19, 2022

Kafilat Umar, a barrister & solicitor, was excited when the world began to go organic because it meant she could put her skills as an organic formulator to good use. And that’s exactly what she did when she started Sherry Organics in September 2015.  She talks to Joy Ehonwa about her business.

By jehonwa

Women

April 19, 2022

In first term in junior secondary school I liked a lady- my classmate and confided in my friend then, he took it upon himself to see that my dream came through; he went and called the lady for me to woo her. When she came I didn’t have anything to say to her, after all, … Continue reading I am a woman!

By ugwu-chinaecherem

Books

April 19, 2022

My late friend and fellow #CNWriter Hammed Ajiboye was passionate about books. Every week, he would put up “My Top Ten Books” on his blog; a series that featured readers’ best books ever. He passed before I could send him mine, but it recently crossed my mind that Hammed would want to see it published. … Continue reading My Top Ten Books

By jehonwa

Relationships Society

April 19, 2022

While it is admitted that marriage is a sacred union between two humans of separate identity, motives and intentions, it is equally not mistaken that the modern man has found it useful but not in its entirety. Given the high rate of divorce cases in our clan, domestic violence in the home front, sexual abuses … Continue reading Marriage and the Modern Man

By evans-ufeli

Women

April 19, 2022

Yes!  You are finally getting married. The thought of it probably wants to make you explode with joy, and finding the perfect wedding gown would even make it more spectacular. Making a perfect choice is quite difficult, it is wise not to get too cut up in spending so much money on your wedding gown … Continue reading Planning Like A Smart Bride

By florence-egede

iConnect Society

April 19, 2022

It was early evening and I sat in the backyard trying to get some cool breeze. I was not succeeding in any way. Even though it had rained heavily from 3 until about 5 in the morning, something I thought should have prevented the hot weather during the day, I could still feel the perspiration gathering in … Continue reading Teaching This Generation to Stop the War Before It Starts

By adaora

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

An island beautifully set on the southern edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Bonny Island lives up to its status as the true beauty of the state. The city holds several historical and economic symbolism for the Nigerian federation, and its dramatic coastline, as well as strategic position, attracts holidaymakers in their droves. While Bonny, situated … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Bonny Island- The Beauty of Rivers State

By nkemndem

Women

April 19, 2022

Beyonce was very right about who runs the world. Whoever runs food and whoever runs food runs the world, for how could we be alive in the world without eating? Food is synonymous with life. The woman is positioned at the hearth, the place of warmth and the centre of care and nurture with all … Continue reading Who Runs the Kitchen? Girls!

By nnenna

History Opinion Religion

April 19, 2022

St. Valentine has been associated with courtly love and romance; however, little is known about this celebrated figure. Like other legends, it is thought he was a fourth-century Roman who was martyred during the reign of Claudius II. His feast day, on 14 February, collides with the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia (a pagan festival … Continue reading St. Valentine: Patron Saint of Romance and Courtly Love

By nelson-iluno

Health

April 19, 2022

Today is World Cancer Day. Here are some things you should know about cancer. 1. Cancer is a group of diseases caused by an uncontrolled spread of abnormal cells in the body that form tumors (growths/lumps). 2. It can affect any part of the body. Blood cancers do not form tumors. Benign tumors do not … Continue reading 10 Quick Facts about Cancer

By nnenna

Opinion Women Empowerment

April 19, 2022

Rape is one of the oldest crimes in human history. It is a crime in all countries of the world but definition and punishment differ from place to place. It has also been noticed that rape cases are reported more in the Western world than many other parts of the globe. For example, in Africa … Continue reading A Lawyer’s Perspective: 50 Answered Questions on Rape Pt. 1

By guestwriter

Beauty

April 19, 2022

If you have decided that your natural hair is beautiful and you have decided to accept it as it is and join the natural hair movement, kudos to you! Your natural hair has the potential to look amazing if you know how to take good care of it. If you have always admired the natural … Continue reading 7 Essential Products for Natural Hair

By mary-odunuga

Books Interviews Personality

April 19, 2022

 The Code is a debut publication from Patrick Nehi Igbinijesu, a fellow contributor at Connect Nigeria and the writer behind our popular Discover Nigeria series. A must-read for all aspiring and present-day mothers, the book teaches the principles of successful parenting for the girl-child through a heartfelt story featuring strong female characters. We recently got to learn … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Meets Nehi Igbinijesu, Author of The Code

By ify