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Nigerian Student in the USA Surprised By Classmates with a Visit from His Mother
April 19, 2022
Felicia Ikpum arrived at the airport from Nigeria, obviously expecting to be welcomed by her son. But when she did see him, the expression of elation was mixed with a great degree of surprise. “He has changed completely”, she said. It had been four years since they last saw each other. However, neither Mike nor … Continue reading Nigerian Student in the USA Surprised By Classmates with a Visit from His Mother
My First Uber Experience
April 19, 2022
Yea, I had my first Uber ride and it was quite the experience. For those who aren’t aware, Uber is an online multinational transportation network which allows clients submit a trip request with their smartphones which is then routed to Uber drivers who make use of their own car to execute the request. It was … Continue reading My First Uber Experience
By muna-ugorji
President Buhari’s Visit to Lagos
April 19, 2022
Over the weekend, I noticed as I moved within the town, sets of flags attached to poles of streetlights and banners on sidewalks. Mr President himself would be visiting Lagos, and though people were anticipating the visit, they would have to care about how this would impact traffic on the days of the visit. President Muhammadu … Continue reading President Buhari’s Visit to Lagos
By muna-ugorji
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100 Nigerians Selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship
April 19, 2022
The government of the United States has announced that about 100 Nigerians have been selected to take part in this year’s Mandela Fellowship. The fellowship programme, named after the late South African President Nelson Mandela, is part of President Barrack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which was conceived as a means of driving investment … Continue reading 100 Nigerians Selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship
Origin of Hair Relaxers
April 19, 2022
In 1910, Black American inventor, Garrett Augustus Morgan, while working at a sewing machine repair shop and attempting to invent a new lubricating liquid for the machine needle, wiped the liquid off his hands on a wool cloth. He returned the next day to discover that the woolly texture of the cloth had smoothened out. … Continue reading Origin of Hair Relaxers
By afriziny
Rediscovering Nigeria: A Thing about Government Insensitivity and Angry Citizens
April 19, 2022
Last week, Mohammed Bouazizi would have been 32. He was a Tunisian fruit vendor who set himself ablaze in protest of the confiscation of his wares and maltreatment by a municipal officer and her subordinates in a rural town. His crime was that he refused to pay a bribe after being accosted by town officials … Continue reading Rediscovering Nigeria: A Thing about Government Insensitivity and Angry Citizens
By nehijesu
Beauty with Panache
April 19, 2022
Ever wondered the obsession in the beauty industry about making faces beautiful? Without a doubt, studies have shown that people with beautiful faces get more attention than average counterparts. Most physical attractions are secured through faces, and people with beautiful faces tend to get special attention in public places such as banks, schools and at … Continue reading Beauty with Panache
By ogo-eze
Men We Should Know- Gossy Ukanwoke, Founder of Nigeria’s First Online University
April 19, 2022
The virtual world of the internet has seen lots of young people take up challenging fields. At the forefront of internet technology, young people have globally conquered such gigantic fields as communication via social media and the arduous tasks of buying and selling have been simplified by online marketing. Even school systems have a place … Continue reading Men We Should Know- Gossy Ukanwoke, Founder of Nigeria’s First Online University
By nnenna
Technology Based Solutions for Fuel Shortage
April 19, 2022
Last week, the Minister for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, announced that the government might take up to two months to solve the present crisis of fuel shortage. As is with most cases, Nigerians have reacted to the news by cursing the authorities for bringing such bad luck upon their citizens. The use of petroleum … Continue reading Technology Based Solutions for Fuel Shortage
By nnenna
Serenity Begets Inspiration
April 19, 2022
I once read about Stoic Philosophers in the course of a research work. These great minds often withdrew from their environment anytime they want to come up with new thoughts. Bill Gates once withdrew from Harvard only to launch out later with Microsoft! Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook has a similar story at Harvard. The … Continue reading Serenity Begets Inspiration
By g-emutche
Calling On Designers, Media and Sponsors to Partake In AFWN & AFWL 2016
April 19, 2022
We re-echo our good fortune and invite you to partake in our annual revelry of fashion and style. AFWN, (Africa Fashion Week Nigeria) & AFWL,(Africa Fashion Week London) our unique platform that celebrates the best of Africa, showcasing her creativity and colours to the world, bringing about positive vibes of all that’s wonderful, beautiful, stylish and creative about … Continue reading Calling On Designers, Media and Sponsors to Partake In AFWN & AFWL 2016
4 Cases That Do Not Require Medical Treatment
April 19, 2022
Not every ailment should take you to the pharmacy’s counter or keep you on hospital beds. Our bodies are capable of healing with time and under the right conditions. Here are some tips you should consider before giving in to drugs and perhaps, surgery. 1. When down with common cold Most common cold … Continue reading 4 Cases That Do Not Require Medical Treatment
By nnenna
5 Top Places to Visit in Benin
April 19, 2022
Benin City is one of the oldest cities in Nigeria and holds a lot of history and culture. Though regarded as metropolitan, it is yet to measure up to big cities in Nigeria in terms of social amenities and lifestyle. Here are experiences unique to Benin that make it a treasured destination for visitors from … Continue reading 5 Top Places to Visit in Benin
By nkemndem
Horrible Things People Do To Cure Acne – Better Safe Than Sorry!
April 19, 2022
As humans, it is our nature that our endurance level is sparse, which is why we want everything to work miraculously with the blink of an eye. Take acne for instance– women skip from treatments to treatments with hopes that they might find a genie inside a skincare product, which would magically vanish their zits … Continue reading Horrible Things People Do To Cure Acne – Better Safe Than Sorry!
By erica-silva
Quadri Emerges Africa’s Best
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Table Tennis star, Aruna Quadri on Monday emerged the males singles winner at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Top 16 in Khartoum, Sudan after defeating Egypt’s Omar Assar 4-1 in the final. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the victory, Quadri expressed his delight in overpowering … Continue reading Quadri Emerges Africa’s Best
By arinzeude
