Tag: Lagos
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Daddies & Mummies: Are You a Psychologically Wise Parent?
According to Dr Angela Duckworth, author of the New York best-seller Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and the Science of Success, over the past forty years studies have found that the children of psychologically wise parents fare better than children raised in any other kind of household. So my Nigerian Parents, are you a psychologically wise parent?
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Lounging in Lagos
Lagos for me is a lot like that loud unattractive lover you can’t stand to be around too long, but are enamoured with regardless. The hustle and bustle in this concrete jungle is characterised by the unpleasant smell of what I like to think is the sea, crowds of people at bus-stops, and the constant…
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Review: Uber Nigeria Yay or Nay?
I landed in Lagos, tried to get an Uber taxi to pick me up. Turns out the driver that took the call was too far away and I had to cancel, costing me N1000. I mean, “somebody cannot make mistake with your service?”
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Less, But Better: 15 Highlights and Favourite Quotes
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” I challenge you to pause more to ask yourself that question.
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Book Review: Essentialism -The Disciplined Pursuit of Less By Greg McKeown
If you have ever felt overworked, stretched, busy but unproductive, overwhelmed by other people’s needs, and lacking personal time because you have difficulty saying no to other people’s requests, this book is for you.
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Review: The Best Shawarma in Abuja
On a hunt for the best Shawarma in Abuja and here’s my review of Shawarma King, Drumstix, Chicken Capitol, Sahad
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5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Use of Make-Up
Improving at anything takes time and deliberate effort, and making-up is no exception. If you want to look better and get your make-up done faster, this article is for you
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The Beginner Make-Up Kit -Tools
Having the best products and exceptional skills can only get you so far. You need to invest in the right tools, and improvise with simple household items where they get the job done.
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The Beginner Make-Up Kit – Products
Putting together a reliable and durable make-up kit can be daunting if you are new to cosmetics. Using simple tools and investing in essential classics is the smartest way to build a collection that will serve you on every occasion, year after year with minor additions.
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Discovering Great Britain – Bath City Center
Bath is in the valley of the River Avon, west of London, England, or so Google says. I only rode the bus there. This city is a popular tourist destination because, as the name implies, the city is known for its hot springs and Roman-built baths. Yes, back in 60AD, Romans used to come from…
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Discovering Great Britain
Now, if you’ve ever wondered where the phrase “every man and his dog” came from, I’m quite certain it’s Great Britain.
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South African Visa Requirements for Nigeria (2017 Update)
Sequel to my previous post on South African Visa requirements, this post is an update for 2017 requirements. All the application requirements with regards to documents remain the same as those required in 2016. On this note I strongly recommend you view my previous post. RELATED: South African Visa Requirements (2016) Update Regular Visa processing now…
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Why You Want A Wig, or Not
With technological and design advancements, wigs have become an essential for a growing number of Nigerian women. No longer just a luxury, wigs have become a practical accessory in the female closet. For daily users or occasional dependents, wigs offer numerous cosmetic and hygiene benefits which I will attempt to list in this post.
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30 Days Without Makeup
Driving to work this morning and late as usual, I turned on the radio to find Kachi of Kiss FM suggesting we take on the 14 days #NoMakeUp Challenge and go bare-faced for Valentine’s Day. This caught my attention because I took the no make-up challenge for a month late last year but I didn’t…
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Something for Everyone this Valentine!
With less than two weeks to Valentine’s Day everyone is excited. Most lovers and spouses are looking for ways to express their undying affection by hunting for deals, gifts and getaways and I’ve got something for everyone!
