Trench coats, hats, skin tight tops and pants are the kind of fashion seen on the pages of magazines. Now, they are the kind fashion influencers show off on their social media handles. Although, trench coats are mostly worn in countries with cold weather, these jackets have found their way into every season fashion. There […]
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Mama Taraba: A political amazon plucked by death
On May 7, 2011, Nigeria’s political space lost one of its vibrant female politicians, Senator Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, popularly known as Mama Taraba. Her demise is regarded as a great loss because there are very few women with the kind of grip she has on politics. S h e w a s the first […]
I was bullied for my dark complexion –Linda Osifo
In a recently premiered movie titled ‘Prevail’ Nollywood, Linda Osifo showed her audience a different role that got her fans talking. It is rare to see Nigerians leave big opportunities abroad to return home to start all over but Osifo says her passion for acting was so strong that she had to sign up as […]
Foods that can protect the skin from sun damage
No matter how meticulous you are, there are days you may leave the house without a sunscreen. Considering how harsh the sun has been these days, it important to note foods, fruits or vegetables that can protect the skin from sun damage. As the sunscreen products help protect the skin from the outside, it is […]
Old Federal Secretariat Complex, Ikoyi rots away in majesty
It was the cynosure of all eyes in its hey days. It determined the fate of many Nigerians, while millions depended on the people who worked in the edifice for their daily bread. But now, the Federal Secretariat Ikoyi is a shadow of itself- derelict, dilapidated, abandoned, denied proper take over and rotting away in […]
Little sleep in middle age may raise your dementia risk
A new study has found that getting fewer than six hours of sleep per night in middle age is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. Experts say that good sleep hygiene practices can help people get better sleep and more of it. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that most healthy adults aged […]
Hadiza Usman: In the eye of the storm
Echante’Women in the News After the news of her suspension was announced, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman’s name have been making headlines since then. Before her appointment as the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Usman who has been a politician for many year is one of […]
Tijani: Poor judicial process fuels sexual molestation, rape
Dewunmi Tijani is a programme monitoring evaluation specialist, researcher, journalist and a social worker. She is also a woman and child advocate and the Co-founder/ Executive Director of SOWI FOUNDATION. In this interview with OLUWATOSIN OMONIYI, she speaks about prevalence of child abuse and strategies for combating it Despite efforts to curb the menace of […]