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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

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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

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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

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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

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FAMILY Health

April 19, 2022

For the first time in my life, I embarked on a weight loss journey and actually recorded success! For many people, this may not be a big deal, but I can never forget the way it felt to finally see 60-something on the scale after seeing 70-something for so long. Here’s what worked for me: … Continue reading 7 Things I Learnt From Successfully Losing Weight

By jehonwa

Discover Nigeria News

April 19, 2022

  President Muhammadu Buhari had this say to fellow countrymen to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Day: “October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long … Continue reading #NigeriaAt55: Read Buhari’s Independence Day Speech Here!

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News

April 19, 2022

Last week, we reported Mr. President’s intended visit to New York, United States for the UN 70th General Assembly. Well, not only did our dear President attend the gathering, he also gave a speech on behalf of all Nigerians. In case you missed this presentation by President Buhari, please read it below:   Excellencies, ladies and … Continue reading President Buhari Addresses United Nations General Assembly

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Health News

April 19, 2022

Looking for what to do this Independence Day? You should have fun dancing at this 4-hour non-stop Zumba workout. In an effort to raise awareness and support for autism and breast cancer awareness, the Inspired Women of Worth (iWOW) invite you to join their fun  Zumbathon scheduled to take place on October 1st, 2015 at the Oriental … Continue reading Dance for a Cause at the iWOW ABC Zumbathon

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Personality

April 19, 2022

The despondent children of Nigeria. They look like us – complete with ten fingers, toes and all – and yet, are deemed by some as lost causes due to their unfortunate circumstances and unsightly appearance. This month’s hero is a young woman in her early twenties and a determined instrument of empowerment for these children. Seyi Oluyole, the Executive Director … Continue reading Hero of the Month: Seyi Oluyole, Executive Director of Nurture My Future

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BUSINESS Events

April 19, 2022

If you are an entrepreneur and/or real estate agent or you simply want to know more about the real estate sector in Nigeria, then you should be at the 4th Real Estate UNITE summit that is scheduled to hold on the 29th – 30th of September, 2015 at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria as there will … Continue reading Attend 3Invest’s Real Estate Unite 2015 for a Chance to Win Land in Lekki

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Personality

April 19, 2022

Do you know that it was on this day in history that Chimamanda Adichie, award-winning novelist, feminist and speaker was born? Connect Nigeria wishes this phenomenal woman a happy birthday! We’ll celebrate her by reviewing some inspiring statements she has made in her interactions with the world, in her books and in her speeches.   … Continue reading Happy Birthday Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!

By mary-odunuga

Events Personality

April 19, 2022

Nigerian female entrepreneurs are vessels of potential, some of whom are yet to let loose what is within and elevate themselves to the next level of success. We see thousands of them start up viable businesses on a regular basis, but unfortunately, some of these enterprises remain in the informal sector of the economy or … Continue reading Ndidi Nwuneli: The Biggest Barriers of Success for Female Entrepreneurs

By ify

Entertainment FAMILY Relationships

April 19, 2022

When Thursday comes around, I find myself looking forward to a brand new episode of #NascoMoments by 7 p.m. on City 105.1 FM. Over the past weeks since the show started, I have learnt a whole lot: why some music artistes make it big and other equally talented ones don’t, and what it takes to … Continue reading #NascoMoments: 5 Lessons from a Domestic Violence Survivor

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Relationships Religion

April 19, 2022

In case you missed it, read Part 1 here.   Q:[There are] Christian women who had sex before they got married but it didn’t affect their marriages. So why do we do have to lose out on good guys all because of sex? Pst. Paul: One of the greatest things that can exist between a … Continue reading Q&A with Pastors Paul & Ifeanyi Adefarasin at HOTR Singles Summit Part 2

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