Some people like chicken, some like fish, others would rather eat a large chunk of your face! When i heard the news about a man literally eating another mans face i was perplexed to say the least. ‘What do you mean he was eating his face?’ It turned out that the phrase meant exactly what [...]
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The word “adoption” evokes a lot of mixed reactions from people, especially in African countries. Within the Naija community, adoption is one area where awareness and education is needed to increase its likelihood of being considered or accepted by many who cannot have children of their own. In most parts of Nigeria, especially in the [...]
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In the post titled “Do you need a permit?” acclaimed blogger Seth Godin asked why most of us are more comfortable doing ‘follow-follow’ or words to that effect. More worrying is the other side. Where people feel comfortable destroying a persons ideas or rubbishing their actions just because they think it’s for the person’s good. This person [...]
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Once you have been to ‘one’ Nigerian party in your life it is safe to say that you will always know the menu. It is an unwritten rule that you can be as exotic as you like, but if your party lacks certain fundamental items, it really isn’t a party. There ‘must’ be Jollof rice, [...]
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The topic being addressed is a very controversial topic for adults. I ask that you tell the kids to go to their rooms, and if you are a kid, you need to leave this page. Let us wait for about 2 minutes before we read on (to allow the kids to leave this page). While [...]
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If we were to have a serious conversation about beauty, most of us would say that inner beauty matters more than what’s on the outside. Yet if I was to say I just spoke to a beautiful girl, you would immediately assume I was referring to her outward appearance. Its one of those paradoxical aspects [...]
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You always know when there’s a Nigerian man in the room. He would most likely be the center of attention for a number of reasons; it might be his outfit, his voice, his laugh, “something” is bound to captivate you, even if it’s just for a couple of minutes. Nigerian men are loud, and this [...]
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There’s something about the way a baby looks at people that’s different. Perhaps its something to do with the fact that for the first year or so they have a fairly limited vocabulary, and their eyes are the window through which they gain their first perceptions of life. When an adult makes eye contact with [...]
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The Nigerian police force is indeed a force to be reckoned with. Not only do they protect and serve, but they also obtain, harass and embarass, which is a short list of their often diverse responsibilities. It is a rare thing to experience a society where you are much more likely to get stopped and [...]
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It wasn’t just inside me, it was in front of me. An unflattering protrusion that I couldn’t help but carry along wherever I went. This alien life form that I had never seen had been inhabiting my body for 9 months. I could feel it moving around, stretching its arms and legs like it owned [...]
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