Features
2 days ago
In the heart of Japan, there’s a rhythm to life that is in tune with the beat of longevity. It’s a melody composed of mindful eating, serene living, and a community spirit that has placed this nation at the pinnacle of health and longevity. This feature explores the Japanese way of living healthy and the…
25 Feb
Kehinde Ajanlekoko is a trader. She has four kids. Three of her children are in the university, while the last refused to further his education opting to learn a trade. Hard as she tried, the boy refused to go to school. Ajanlekoko said, “many people do not know how hard I tried to convince to…
20 Feb
The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually on February 20th. The celebration began in 2007 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the need to promote social justice. The resolution stated that social justice is essential for the achievement of sustainable development and the eradication of poverty and hunger, and…
11 Feb
The Lenten Season for Catholic faithful begins on Ash Wednesday and it is an important ritual where the faithful wears ashes on his or her forehead. This symbolises the dust from which God made man. This is further emphasised when the priest says to the person as he applies the ashes, “Remember that you are…
28 Jan
Submission as a word has been in the spotlight recently. It’s the go-to word when men want to describe the qualities of a good wife. A ready-made example for them is the women of older generations: Our mothers. This topic is a leading cause of gender wars and failed relationships. While men believe that submission…
24 Jan
The Tech world is undisputed when it comes to human and technological advancement and stand as an epicentre of innovation and opportunity. Another is that many on the outside look at this sector as view it differently because it is "all about the Benjamins". However, it is way more than that while trying to survive…
22 Jan
Picture this - a quiet evening in your home, perhaps enjoying a glass of juice or organizing food stuff in your kitchen. Suddenly, you spot them – those unwelcome intruders, cockroaches, making themselves at home in your fridge and freezer. The sight of these slimy creatures can be unnerving, but fear not! In this article,…
21 Jan
It is getting increasingly difficult to find love in our society. In times past, single folks had very limited options but they still found love. If they didn’t find love in the market square or at the stream, their parents did the honours of finding a ‘suitable’ partner on their behalf. One would expect that…
21 Jan
Criticisms are meant to be welcomed feedback from those who genuinely care about your growth and have certain contributions to give in that regard. However, they can only be wholeheartedly received when given with the right intentions. Generally, the average human doesn't want to be criticised, because there's something in everyone that strives towards perfection.…
15 Jan
In my last article, we addressed the various reasons how and why a typical young African adult transitions into a breadwinner in their household. The likelihood of its occurrence is skyrocketing owing to the current economic situation. Most families who were hitherto comfortable are now struggling. Though this article might not apply to your family…
7 Jan
Do you remember that time when having straightened hair felt like the only way to fit in? It was as if being part of the ‘cool’ group meant having hair that didn't curl or kink naturally. We would plead with our parents, hoping they’d allow us to change our hair, wishing our curls could match…
7 Jan
We don’t go ‘natural’, we return. ‘Natural’, is where is all began - unknown Can we talk about natural hair for a quick minute? First off, who came up with the term ‘natural’ in the first place really? And if hair can be natural, conversely hair can also assume an unnatural state as well, yes?…
31 Dec
Quit social media, lose weight, cut out alcohol, and do some more snooze fest. These goals are good to hear, but we never really stick to them. New Year resolution is a tradition that is commonly adopted in the Western world to opt for good practice or change an undesired behaviour in one and accomplish…