Nigerian comic actor, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule popularly known as Okey Bakassi took to his verified Instagram page to eulogize his first daughter, Chidera who turned 20 on July 25. According to the veteran entertainer, Chidera is indeed a huge blessing to his family and also a role model to her two younger siblings. Okey Bakassi shared a lovely photo of the celebrant and captioned it, “This beautiful lady came into my life(through my wife) 20yrs ago today. She’s been a blessing to our family and a worthy role model to her younger siblings. My darling first seed, may God make…
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Dear Dorothy, I came across the below article – “American Visa Lottery Ruined My Family” on one of the social media platforms that I belong to. The question of infidelity within marriages with special emphasis on the paternity of children has dominated the social media space in recent weeks. When I came across this write up, I thought I should publish it on my column and proffer advice to the anonymous gentleman dealing with the consequences of betrayal who wrote the post. If I had known, I would not have played the American Visa Lottery. The lottery I played has…
We live in a fast-paced world with so many things begging for our attention that getting the required number of hours of sleep is becoming a big deal. As living things, sleep is good for body, soul and mind. If you have difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, waking up too early, daytime tiredness, difficulty focusing, irritability, depression and anxiety then you are suffering from insomnia. The following simple adjustments in lifestyle and routine can go a long way in helping you get the quality and quantity of sleep you need: Have a regular sleep schedule Wake up…
A perfectly drawn eyebrows set the tone for your overall makeup. It gives expression to your face and the needed lift. When drawn poorly, the eyebrows can mar your entire look. It is very easy to get perfectly drawn eyebrows. Here is how: Start off by brushing your eyebrows into a neat shape using a brow brush. Draw out an outline in the exact shape of your natural brow and define the inner and outer ends. Fill in your brows. Make sure to not paint your entire brow from beginning to end, instead focus more on the arch and the…
Embracing body positivity, today on ‘Who wore it better?’, two plus-size ladies have a face-off showing us how to rock the white shirt. Every lady should have a white shirt, the more classic it is, the better. Big Brother Naija star, Dorathy Bachor pairs her white shirt with a trendy brown skirt with pleats. For the sexy appeal, she shows off some cleavage and skin. This works for her and the personal brand she stands for her. Her makeup is subtle and it blends well with her hairdo. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtwzd6r5Su/ Blogger, Essie Golden is in a class of her own. We…
Our Man Crush Monday, Chika Nwaogu describes himself as a changemaker, entrepreneur, activist and leader. As a social entrepreneur, he is the Founder of PadHer, a health and wellbeing startup that aims to improve the quality of life of women and girls in Africa. Chika has distinguished himself as a problem solver through his social enterprise. Noticing that 3 out of 10 girls skip classes because of painful periods, he employed the power of technology to help solve the period-related problems affecting their productivity and academics. Chika and his team provide Kosi, a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device that…
In this world, In this life, Opposites attract.. One good, one bad. It’s a fact of life, We can’t do anything about it. It’s a fact of life, No one can do anything about it. That’s why Up is good and down is bad. Almost everyone wants to go up, But most are coming down. The way up is tedious and hard. It is a struggle. The way down is simple and easy. It is a slide through. But, it’s so obvious Up is good, and down is bad. Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe – From her book of…
Readings: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13; Psalm 132; Mark 6:53-56 In the First Reading of today, we have an account of the dedication of the magnificent temple that Solomon built for the Lord. We read how the glorious presence of God filled the temple. In the Gospel of today, Jesus came to Gennesaret and the people recognised Him and hurried from everywhere towards Him. Why? Because they recognised in Him, the glory, power and presence of God. He is the true temple of God, Hebrews 1:3 says. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His…
Living a sedentary life has health complications, so it is good to be involved in some kind of physical activity. Something as simple as taking a walk is good for your health. The faster, farther and more frequently you walk, the greater the health benefits. You could start out as an average walker, then gradually work your way up to walking faster and then with time you would walk a mile in a shorter amount of time than an average walker. Walking is a great aerobic activity that improves your heart health and increase your endurance while burning calories. Here…
It is okay, you are not the only one caught in the eternal dilemma about how to do your hair for a wedding as a guest. It is understandable that you are not the bride and you should not overdo it to risk out-shining the bride. However, you don’t want to go to the wedding looking worn-out and frustrated. Take cues from our wedding hairstyle catalogue on how to style your hair: 1. Sleek ponytail 2. Twisted bun 3. Cascading ponytail 4. Simple hairstyle with fascinator 5. Curly ponytail 6. Short hairstyle 7. Voluminous low ponytail 8. Sky-high top knot…