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by Staff writer Despite a slow start, 2019 turned out to be a really BIG year for news-hungry Nigerians. From celebrity scandals and reality TV drama to massive political controversies, …

by Staff writer Online dating seems to be the real deal now — almost everyone is jumping on the bandwagon.   Nigerians have been heavy internet users from the beginning …

by Staff writer Nimbe is a Nollywood movie that came at the right time. At a time most Nigerian filmmakers are playing it safe with soppy soaps and 4-character dramas, …

by Dr. Chidubem Okeke Gone are the days when personal grooming is attributed to femininity or some evolving terminology—metrosexuals. These days, even hypermasculine men pay rapt attention to their looks. …

by Staff writer Sticking to a weight loss diet plan in Nigeria can be very tough. Most Nigerian meals are heavy, yet still hard to resist. A typical effective weight …

Nollywood may have over the years garnered a non-flattering reputation for not-so-impressive movie projects, but the truth remains that the industry has raised some of the greatest actors and actresses …

by Staff writer A good friend once said to me: If he cheated, then he does not love you. This may or may not be true. Why do people cheat? …

by Daniel Nkado Weddings are a major highlight of the African culture. On many occasions, a tribe has been recognized mainly by the way they marry. The Igbos are an …

by Staff writer After DJ Cuppy’s viral gelato moment, there’s hardly any Nigerian now who does not know about the Italian frozen dessert. In the short clip which quickly went …

by Staff writer The Nigerian film industry (aka Nollywood) may have become notorious for churning out less-than-impressive movies at an alarming rate, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t Nollywood projects …

by Daniel Nkado This is probably one of the most asked questions regarding dating and relationships on the Internet today. I’ve read some of the answers to it, provided by the so-called …

by Staff writer There are dozens of beaches and resorts in Nigeria. There are over 15 beaches and resorts in Lagos State alone. Thousands of Nigerians visit these beaches and …

by Staff writer The simple answer to the question, “Is Rwanda better than Nigeria?” is “in what sense?” Many times I’ve heard how Rwanda is now developing at a faster …

by Miz Tee Most Nigerian couples do not believe sex needs so much preparation. You’d only need to hear the kind of places and conditions people have had sex at …

by Daniel Nkado I grew up in a small street in Anambra State’s capital. I was not up to 8 when I realized boys and girls were raised differently, at …

by Staff writer Ilashe is one of Lagos State’s private beach resorts. Visiting Ilashe is definitely one of the great fun things to do during a stay in Lagos. The …

by Gloria Ezeh I’ve heard countless times from friends (and family sometimes) that dark and chocolate skin is easy to care for. While there may be some truth to this, …

by Nne-Kanma Nigerian parents are who they are no matter where they are. It appears they all have too many things in common now that you can always tell that …

by Staff writer The Nigerian movie industry Nollywood represents the largest film industry in Africa and the second in the world (in terms of output). About 50 Nollywood movies are …

by Staff writer Gone are the days having a university degree was seen as the basic requirement for success. With the number of non-graduate millionaires we have in the country …

by Uchennaya The emergence of social media has simplified communication, sort of. But Nigerians have a tendency of overdoing things, don’t we? Today, more than 1 billion people all over …

by Daniel Nkado and Mosope Sotade Weddings are a huge thing in Nigeria and it doesn’t matter which tribe is involved. Whether from the North, South, East or West, Nigerians …

by Staff writer Food is not just food — not when you are spending something close to a certain person’s salary to have it. There are many places to eat …

by Staff writer If you are Nigerian or know about the country, then you should know that the Nigerian brand of English can be quite different from standard English. In …

by Staff writer Lagos can be all things but definitely not dry. You can’t be in Lagos and not be having fun. Don’t think that is remotely possible. After all …

by Staff writer Growing up in Africa can be both fun and confusing. There were a lot of weird superstitions flying around (I’m sure some are still are) and most …

by Uzonna Adi So I just finally quit smoking but realized I faced another major challenge — getting rid of my smoker’s lips. Smoker’s lips are lips that have turned …

by Staff writer The new Nigerian ECOWAS e-Passport is slightly different from the old international passport. With the ECOWAS e-Passport, everything from your bio details to contact information is electronically …

by Miz Tee So I just recently got my braces from a private clinic in Nigeria. Even though it is way more expensive to use a private clinic instead of …

by Staff writer Not-so-great news for iPhone users! All reports point to the view that Apple is losing its grip on the smartphone market. Apple has slipped to 4th place …

by Staff writer “The Igbo man does not joke with his stomach,” writes Daniel Nkado in one of his books — a statement that has ever proven to be true. …

by Aaron Welch Ever wondered what you can do now that will change your life forever? These are six things I wished I had known at 23, or even 33 …

by Staff writer These days it has become very common for people to post and share website links and urls on WhatsApp. Because most Android users usually have more than …

by Staff writer Argan oil is probably the most beneficial skin care product you can spend money on. Often called ‘liquid gold’, argan oil is an organic product extracted from …

by Staff writer A native doctor is a person, usually a man, believed to have supernatural powers that range from curing diseases to talking with and controlling spirits. If you …

by Staff writer Truly, a woman’s place is in the house and this is an incontestable fact. On November 6, 2018, 35 new women were elected to the U.S. House …

by Staff writer According to a review published in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, running, more than any other form of physical activity, is the best exercise at the all-important task …

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by Staff writer According to a recent study, yellow and orange-colored fruits and vegetables are men’s best choice diets for improving fertility. Researchers at Harvard University in the US asked …

Falling under anointing is definitely a form of self-induced hysteria akin to what staunch music lovers experience when their favorite music band comes on stage. The state of mind is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

by Bill Johnson II I have a problem with my dick size. It’s not big and I want it to be! I guess it is about average in size, and …

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 …