This is the season of weddings and parties; of course, Nigerians aren’t slackers when it comes to adequate style representation. Perhaps you have a closet full of asoebi’s that’ll never see the light of day again and you’re hungover from the last whirlwind of asoebi-related drama, but that hasn’t dampened your excitement to grab another asoebi for your friend’s wedding. Now, it’s down to styling. With a ton of asoebi styles floating around the internet, it’s difficult to get it wrong or not land yourself on the best-dressed list. We’ve curated a visual inspiration for your next sartorial ‘slay’ silhouette.…
Author: Pride Team
In all honesty, we men are aware that most of us flout our responsibilities and are quick to give excuses or ludicrously deflect the blame away from us. Telling inexcusable tales of why we are not men of high integrity and honour. Deep down we aren’t unaware that taking responsibility for our actions or inactions is the mark of a man who is taken seriously by both friends and associates. We all admire men who we see as responsible personalities and citizens. Dr Elizabeth Medlock’s five steps to help us face, accept our truths and grow can assist us in taking…
Hi, I’m Ngozi Ufere and when I was a little girl, you had to forcefully peel me away from a cake, literally. I had the regular sweet tooth featured in normal-sized kids or maybe a little less sweet because I was underweight for most of my childhood. To be honest, I was more intrigued by the allure of having a cake than the actual cake itself; the scattered crumbs and the slightly nibbled-on cake was always proof. But you’d have to kneel before me and proclaim my supremacy as the queen of the Ufere family before I’d consider sharing it with…
Catherine Shaffer, Simon Fraser University and Elizabeth Saewyc, University of British Columbia For some teenagers, involvement in dating relationships can result in experiences of violence, which can have harmful effects on health and well-being, and are associated with higher levels of depression and suicidal thoughts and poorer educational outcomes. It is often assumed that girls are more frequent victims of dating violence than boys. Findings from a recent study we published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, however, challenge this belief. Drawing on data from over 35,000 students aged 12 to 19, we found that reported rates of dating victimization…
My Darling Daughter, I am sure that you’re familiar with the statement, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” The journey to attaining your set goals can be arduous, so much so that you find yourself moving at a snail-like pace towards your goals. You’re left wondering if you’re trying hard enough. It might encourage you to know that when it comes to the attainment of goals, the real deal is in the chase – that’s where the thrill is. The attainment is an anti-climax. So go after what you want and don’t give up, enjoy the journey to your destination including the…
Dear Dorothy, I have been dating my boyfriend for four years. I am in my late twenties while he is in his early thirties. We are at the stage where our friends and families expect that we’ll soon disclose or marriage plans to them. However, for three months now, I’ve noticed a change in him. He isn’t as affectionate and loving like he used to be. He stopped calling or texting, as is a habit of his. I believed the change in his behaviour was due to the pressure at his workplace. Dorothy, you can imagine my shock when he…
In 2014, the then Minister for Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, informed that no fewer than 1.8 million graduates in the country move into the labour market every year. According to her, this data was generated by the National Bureau of Statistics. Very few of these 1.8 million graduates get into employment adding to the pool of unemployed graduates which numbered at 5.3 million in 2014. We need enabling policies and programmes for bolstering job creation and youth employment in Nigeria. The then Goodluck Jonathan government introduced the YouWin and SURE-P programmes. While YouWin was geared towards graduates, the SURE-P was for…
This year, Davido made it to everyone’s love list not only because of his hit song, Assurance, but also because they’ve seen his cheesy side which only falling in love can do. While catching feelings has been great for Davido, another point getter has been his ability to unite his otherwise separate baby mamas. Everyone knows it takes a great level of maturity to deal with multiple baby mamas and their accompanying drama. (It’s also hardly a lifestyle fit for young men and women to emulate. Wizkid has been in the news for the wrong reasons as a result of this.) However,…
Holy Humour Donation Father O’Malley answers the phone. “Hello, is this Father O’Malley?” “It is” “This is the IRS. Can you help us?” “I can” “Do you know a Ted Houlihan?” “I do” “Is he a member of your congregation?” “He is” “Did he donate $10,000 to the church?” “He will”. Sunday Quote “The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” – Groucho Marx The Sunday Joke Going Down!! As the storm raged, the captain realized his ship was sinking fast. He called out, “Anyone here knows how to pray?”…
Reading 1 IS 35:4-7A Thus says the LORD: Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe. The burning sands will become pools, and the thirsty ground, springs of water. Responsorial Psalm PS 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 (1b) Praise the Lord,…