Tag: Nigerian Blogger
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Book and Movie Review: It by Stephen King
After 2 weeks and 1,138 pages I’ve come to 2 conclusions; first it is impossible for any director to bring the book to life in its entirety because of its sexually explicit and truly horrifying murder scenes, and second Stephen King is either unimaginably talented or simply disturbed if not possessed by a malevolent spirit.
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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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Food: Poached Eggs and How to Make Yours
For most of us in Nigeria, we prefer our eggs hard-boiled, fried or stewed, and like our meat, we like them very well done. However, despite being semi-cooked, they are easy to make, healthful and low in calories, and with a little salt and black pepper, a delicious addition to your breakfast or salad.
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When You Can’t See Yourself in 5 or 10 Years
In the Nigerian educational system, your ambition is one of those things everyone expects you to figure out for yourself. With little mentoring at every level, most of us just stumble around till we find a place where we excel, fit in or are forced in. Others who don’t, just lie about it.
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Funding Research For A Cure to Sickle Cell Disease
Being AA genotype is now a bragging right online, up there with light-skinned and able to cook. #WifeMaterial. If you are unfortunately a carrier or have the disease, “You must marry AA genotype oh, or your children will be dying”.
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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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How to Get More Done With Your To-Do List
A goal without a plan is just a wish and your to-do list is your plan to make your dreams come through. In my previous post, I encouraged you to use a To-do list to keep track of your tasks on a daily basis.
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10 Things to Make You Happier
Admit it or not, life gets overwhelming for all of us. We get stressed out, feel depressed and unfulfilled from time to time. This post is a list of things you can do to keep from drowning, regardless of what hand life deals you. First, make your bed in the morning
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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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Finding a Niche for Red Confidential
The first advice anyone gives you about starting a successful blog is to find a niche, and the Red Confidential does not have one.
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Our App is 1 + Update
Exactly one year ago today, I released the first version of The Red Confidential App, and to celebrate this milestone, I’ve made a few improvements to the latest version!
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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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Review: Chicken Capitol, Abuja
This is arguably the best tasting shawarma in Abuja. I especially liked that garlic was an option
