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by Staff writer Beauty comes in all skins and nothing better explains this than the presence and extraordinary works of these three African models. 3. Grace Bol Grace Bol is a South Sudanese model who moved to New York at

by Daniel Nkado This is a rather tough list to make, considering the number of talents found in the Nigerian movie industry. However, a classic case of the best among the rest, here are 7 Nollywood actors that have all

by Staff writer Before the arrival of mainstream skincare products, men, women and children of Africa knew about the skin-nourishing properties of Shea butter. Often called “women’s gold” because of its expensiveness, Shea butter has provided employment and income to

by Daniel Nkado The biological purpose of every living organism is to reproduce and ensure that it passes down its genes to the next generation. In a few centuries, all traces of our existence as human individuals, including memories of

by James Nelson For those that don’t go to the gym yet, you are really missing the lifestyle gist of your life. The gym is like a busy market of different people and personalities, from the young and vain to

by Staff writer Hair could be one of the slowest growing things — increasing only at a pitiable pace of no more than half an inch every month. This means it could take a lifetime to grow a really long

by Noah After I wrote this list, I thought to myself: Someone somewhere is going to say, “You weren’t really depressed if you could muster up the energy to do all that!” But believe me, I was depressed. Like really

by Staff writer ‘Couple’ is a collective noun and like most collective nouns should ordinarily go with the singular verb ‘has’. But things can get a little complicated because unlike other collective nouns like team, flock or committee, ‘couple’ specifically

by Staff writer The World Health Organization has put bacon, hot dogs and sausages in the same category of cancer risk as tobacco smoking. According to the WHO, all processed meat (any meat that has been preserved by curing, salting,

by Staff writer It appears a lot of people have lots of misconceptions about secondhand clothes, popularly known as okrika in Nigeria. Here are some things about secondhand clothes you might want to know: 1. Not all secondhand clothes have

by Daniel Nkado The older you get, the more the pressures of marriage dawn on you. You are going to expect these constant questions from your parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, close friends, colleagues, neighbors, even some random guy or

by Staff writer Nigeria comes top on the list of places to find the hottest men in the world. From well-defined features, impressive build and luxurious skin, coupled with talent and class, Nigerian men have got it all. Here are

by Staff writer Perhaps you landed on this post thinking it is talking about the viral respiratory disease, SARS. You are wrong. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) may be a serious illness but in Nigeria, a different kind of SARS

by Staff writer It’s long been understood that all across the world, women enjoy longer lifespans than men. Men are expected to die around 3 – 4 years earlier than a woman born on the same day. According to United

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by Staff writer With most flagship devices selling way above your income, buying UK-used phones may just be your only option of touching that shiny new wonder from your favourite manufacturer. True, buying a UK-used device instead of a new

by Staff writer During the period of the Atlantic Slave Trade, from approximately 1526 to 1867, some 12.5 million slaves were shipped from Africa to the Americas. The Atlantic Slave Trade is till date one of the worst calamities to

by Miz Tee Top 12 best love song collaborations: 1. Kelly Rowland and Nelly – Dilemma 2. Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown – No Air 3. Enrique Iglesias and Ciara – Takin’ Back My Love 4. Beyoncé and Sean Paul

by Staff writer Anambra is a state in southeastern Nigeria. These pictures are taken at Awka, the capital and seat of government of Anambra State, and Onitsha, which is by far the largest urban area in the state. Image Credit:

by Staff writer A new study points to cannabis as a trigger for schizophrenia. Scientists believe that schizophrenia, a disorder caused by an imbalance in the brain’s chemical reactions, is triggered by a genetic interaction with environmental factors. A new

by Staff writer The meme below telling a story of one Arsenal player named David Dicks has been circulating round the web since the early 2000s: However funny the meme is though, it probably isn’t TRUE. First, no info about

by Staff writer The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has mastered the act of surprise, but rarely in a good way. From unrealistic love scenes to bad sound mixing and catastrophic story lines, it is understandable why anyone would say “I