Archives Tag: family

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

Growing up as a Nigerian child can be mentally challenging. Pardon me for generalising. Yes! I know Nigeria is enormous with over 250 ethnic groups and I cannot speak for everyone but I have found out that Nigerian children, no matter where they grow up, are raised in similar ways. I was in South London … Continue reading The Typical Way Nigerian Parents Raise Kids

By arinzeude

FAMILY Opinion

April 19, 2022

As a parent or even a responsible adult, it’s only normal to want the children in your life to succeed. Watching them become value-adding individuals in society is a thrilling experience, and with the right guidance, you can help to make this desire a reality. We stumbled across a conversation on Quora centered on the activities … Continue reading 3 Things Your Kids Should Start Doing Now to Succeed in Life

By ify

BUSINESS Entertainment FAMILY Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

A famous American writer once considered the value of money and came to this conclusion: “Money often costs too much.” This is because so many of us in the search for more fame and power which may or may not include getting lots of money, lose so many things which are of great value that … Continue reading 10 Assets With Better Value Than Money

By mary-odunuga

Opinion

April 19, 2022

We often train our daughters to protect themselves from being victims of “RAPE”, but I believe it is time parents and guardians also teach our sons that a girl’s “No Means No”. You will be amazed at the number of girls that were abused or raped as little girls, teenagers or even grown ups by those they … Continue reading What We Should Teach Our Sons About Women

By connectnigeria

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

As a parent, you’ll ever be proud of a well-mannered child. A well behaved child is one that gives you peace at home and abroad. One of my favourite quotes is Proverbs 22 vs 6 (ESV) which says: Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will … Continue reading 13 Good Manners Well-Mannered Kids Exhibit

By mary-odunuga

Opinion Relationships

April 19, 2022

Have you read the popular book, Love and Respect? I haven’t yet, but about a month ago, I watched an interview with its author, American writer, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, where he shared intriguing insights that I will probably never forget. According to him, the number 1 need of any man is not necessarily love but … Continue reading 7 Ways to Show Respect to Your Partner

By ify

FAMILY Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Adoption is a legal process whereby a person obtains judicial or administrative authorisation to take (usually but not invariably) the child of another person as his own and parental rights and obligations are permanently transferred from the child’s natural parents to the adopter. Here are the most important facts you should know about this process … Continue reading Important Facts About Child Adoption in Nigeria Part 1

By guestwriter

Events Food

April 19, 2022

Snacks aren’t only for children. Long after leaving school, snacking remains a vital part of our lives, and when done right, can help curb appetite and add nutritional value to our diet. We went on Twitter, BBM, Facebook and Whatsapp asking Nigerians what their best snacks are. Here are the most popular ten: 1. Biscuits: … Continue reading Nigerians Share: Top Ten Snacks We Absolutely Love

By jehonwa

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

Are you an expecting or a new parent? First, congratulations are in order for your bundle of joy. Babies are truly a blessing from God worth celebrating. What better way is there to celebrate a bundle of joy than to give him/her a unique name with a wonderful meaning? I thought so too. So here are … Continue reading 23 Lovely Nigerian Names for Your Baby

By ify

Opinion

April 19, 2022

Nigerian women across the nation recently “got real” on what life’s really like in their shoes. This was expressed with the Twitter hashtag #BeingFemaleInLagos, garnering a whopping total of 57,000 tweets the following day according to UK’s Mashable. How did it all start, you might wonder? The conversation was sparked by a small women’s bookclub in Abuja tweeting … Continue reading #BeingFemaleInNigeria: Nigerian Women Get Real On Twitter

By ify

Books

April 19, 2022

Title: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames Author: Nnedi Okoroafor Publisher: Cassava Republic Press Number of pages: 229 Type of Book: Fiction, African Age: 9+ Price: N 800   MY SUMMARY Sunny is a 13-year-old Igbo girl who grew up in New York and had a pretty ordinary life until she moved back to Nigeria and discovered that … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames

By guestwriter

Opinion

April 19, 2022

The second episode of NASCO Moments centered on the real stories of housemaids. NASCO Moments, hosted by Joy isi Bewaji on City FM 105.1, is a platform to question, explore and debate on social issues. We’ve all heard of maids who repaid their employer’s kindness with evil, perhaps seeking revenge for how another family hurt … Continue reading #NascoMoments: The Real Stories of Housemaids

By jehonwa

FAMILY Stuff

April 19, 2022

 In celebration of Father’s Day (June 21), we’ve compiled a list of awesome quotes on our everyday heroes – our Dads. They are sources of inspiration, guidance and support, and we remain eternally grateful to them.   1. Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, singers of songs – Pam … Continue reading 10 Great Quotes From Famous People On Fathers

By ify

FAMILY Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Raising a child in today’s society is very challenging – with a smaller support system and a hectic schedule; it is difficult for housewives and working mothers alike. The recent surge in reports of children being kidnapped or abused hasn’t helped matters as well. I know a lot of mothers that have become very paranoid … Continue reading 5 Security Tips to Keep Your Children Safe

By guestpost

FAMILY

April 19, 2022

When I was about twelve years old, I had a Tigger diary. It was orange; so orange that when I put it under my pillow, I felt as though I was lying under a tree full of tangerines. This diary was the best friend I never had; it was where I told all my secrets, … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should be Grateful for Your Mother

By elizabeth