Tag: Abuja
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A Few Things You Shouldn’t Say to Single Women and Why

There are many perspectives to explore on the topic of living a fulfilling life outside marriage, but today I’ll focus on a few common questions and comments people make in conversation with unmarried women.
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My 11 Favorite Mobile Apps

On the average, I have about 100 apps on my phone and right now, I have 129 installed. Most of them perform similar functions but have unique features that make them indispensable. Others I have not used in a while, but because they often come in handy, I keep them. Why delete a useful app…
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Mirror, Mirror… (Episode 1)

Staring into this small mirror, fixated on the strand of hair, I meticulously pluck out the short silver strand, not out of malice or disdain, if anything, in resignation.
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Product Review: Incite Elite Swimming Goggles

My cousin got me these goggles by Incite Elite on Amazon and my other cousin brought them home to Abuja. Yes, one long informal logistical chain right? Anyway, I was so excited to try them out I could not wait to get in the nearest pool.
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Review: Chloe’s Cupcake Heaven, Wuse 2

After enjoying some really delicious Chloe’s cookies from a friend, I decided to check out this store and place an order. The store was so beautiful; I immediately knew I had to write a review on it.
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Product Review: Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl

I absolutely love this product because I hate going to the salon to get my weave ready. When you see my hair slaying, this is why; BaByliss PRO Perfect Curl.
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Lunch Time at Nkoyo, Ceddi Plaza

I’ve always liked Nkoyo restaurant in Abuja! It’s such beautiful place. The restaurant was decorated with bamboos and plants, giving the area a warm ambience.
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How to Take the Perfect Selfie

With the evolution of smartphones and their accompanying cameras, and being named Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionary in 2013, the selfie is here to stay.
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Tips to Achieving 10k Steps A Day

Lots of Health organisations including the UK National Obesity Forum, America Heart Association and notably, the Japanese Ministry of Health (the first to propose this number), have recommended 10,000 as the magic number of steps an individual needs daily to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
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How to Read More Books

With so many high tech entertainment choices, reading is a dying hobby, not only because it’s time consuming but it requires significant mental focus to be rewarding.
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Why We Are Still Bestfriends

It’s been 15 years of friendship and I’m often asked how we’ve held it together after all this time. So, I decided to interview my girls and answer this question once and for all. It’s been 15 years of friendship and I’m often asked how we’ve held it together after all this time. So, I…
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Why You Should Read More

Honestly, I’m surprised by this statistic. Our reading culture in Nigeria ends after Comprehension in English Language and the compulsory Secondary School Literature books, or effectively after we “pass exam”. Afterwards, its Facebook Feed, Twitter Timeline or just the monthly pay-slip.
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Review: A Unique Logo by Wordsmith Designs

I needed the perfect logo and thankfully Dotun Fadairo of Wordsmith Designs came to the rescue.
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Making Us Better (with MOOCs)

With our numerous responsibilities and the current economic dispensation, learning and personal development come next to last on our daily task /priority list, after food, Work, bills, bills, and some more bills. However, with the advent of this new political administration and in our anticipation for change, or more appropriately; Improvement, I think the…
