Why Athletes Need Formal Education

Lebron James Zoning Out to Read a Book
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I attended a basketball league finale recently in Abuja and found out that a couple of the players could not (properly) write their names.

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

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By Tochukwu Eziukwu

When I heard the news of her death, I knew life would never be the same again for him. I knew that no amount of words, no river of tears, no number of company, would ever fill the void her demise had left in his heart.

Long Distance (3)

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Don't know where the story started from? Catch up here!

Adon Kato was beginning to get really angry. For the past two weeks, she had been caring for her boyfriend – Jason Ogbeche – and she didn’t need any heightened sense of perception to know that Jason wasn’t connecting with her. He always seemed to be brooding and if Adon didn’t know better, she could have sworn he was angry at her.

MEET THE AMAZING 18 YEAR OLD CHAMPIONING CHILDREN'S CAUSES

Last year, we met an amazing young girl who is championing the causes of African children through charitable and humanitarian acts. She has won two awards for her work and is - daily - improving the lives of children in Nigeria. Who is she? WADI BEN-HIRKI! 

Dear Future Family: Letter to my Daughter

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Dear baby girl,

Dear Future Family: Letter to My Son

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Dear future son,

Dear Future Family: Letter to Myself

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Dear 21^st Century Strong Black Woman,

Dear Future Family: Letter to My Husband

Man Proposing with a diamond ring Culled from: SALON

Dear future husband,

Here are a few things you need to know if you want to be my one and only all my life. Hey Meghan Trainor, get out of my head!

First off, I am a whole, complete, and full human being. You do not ‘complete’ me, or make me ‘whole’. I am not half a human being who needs to be completed. I hope you also know that you are a whole, complete, and full human being too. I am not in your life to complete you either.

DEAR FUTURE FAMILY: LETTER TO MY HUSBAND

Man Proposing with a diamond ring
Culled from: SALON

Dear future husband,

Here are a few things you need to know if you want to be my one and only all my life. Hey Meghan Trainor, get out of my head!

What This Recession Means

Former President Muhammadu Buhari,
Nigeria's President
Credit: Nairametrics

There is a recession in Nigeria.

Should Telemundo Be Banned?

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Hey! I am not discriminatory. This includes ZeeWorld too!

But first, let me start at the beginning.

What Happened to Cyber Cafes?

Cyber Cafe in Nigeria.
Picture: MY TECH PORTAL

The visit by the world’s 7th richest man and founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, to Nigeria was welcomed as a sign that Nigeria is finally getting noticed by some influencers of Silicon Valley. Most people were excited at the prospect of further collaborations with the tech giant after the success of the Andela story.

IBRAHIM MUSTAPHA: PIONEERING KADUNA’S ONLINE MALL

The love of the series – House Of Cards – can lead to many things.

Long Distance 2

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The story doesn't begin here. It springs from HERE.

Jason Ogbeche kept flitting in and out of consciousness. He didn’t know where the sounds were coming from. He barely knew where he was. Someone seemed to be tugging at him, trying to pull him out. But from where?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD UZZAH WADO!

Dr. Uzzah Wado

Founder

Diplomat's Centre, Kaduna

It was the year 2006 and I was spiraling out of control. I had my life planned out but I was becoming more destructive to myself. My friend Jacob David invited me to church and that day, my life changed!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRAMA!

Frama receiving the 'BEST H.O.D AWARD'
 at the
House of Refuge International Workers Awad/Appreciation Night

Frama Ambrose is someone I met in January 2013. I was introduced to him as one who would be joining the Protocol Unit of House of Refuge International Church, Yola.

Trading Sexual Favours

Couple on a date.
Image: Connect Nigeria. 

I used to have this friend and roommate who absolutely loved grilled fish. She loved grilled fish so much that she practically had one every day. I always say that she made me love grilled fish because until I met her, the delicacy was a luxury. But when we became friends, it became a perfect finish to whatever kind of day I was having.

My Horror Interview Story

Employees working on a problem.
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So…I got an invitation to attend an interview in Lagos and it got me really excited. The company had a great online presence and I imagined the value I could add to the company.

The Weird One Out

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Society has defined how the ‘ideal woman’ should look, walk, talk, behave, and be interested in. This evolves every once in a while but the core tenets of what society wants from women are basically the same; be pretty, talk less, marry, give birth, support your man, and fade into oblivion.

Attacking Christians

I have always believed in, and respected the rights of every human being, as I expect my rights to be respected. Though I treat all basic human rights equally, I am partial to the rights to life, freedom, dignity of person, and freedom of thought, conscience, religion, opinion, and expression. I believe in the fundamental principle that my rights should not impinge on another’s and vice versa.

The Men Who 'Snitched' On Their Sex

Picture: BLACK WOMEN OF BRAZIL

I woke up this morning with the thought of one of the shows I did on television. We had this business mogul on the show and he was talking about business principles for success. Just as we were rounding up, he asked us to let him say something. It went something like this:

The Curse of Social Media

I pick up my phone, look for the best light source, tilt for the best angle, present the left side of my face, pucker my lips (or smile or laugh), choose a filter, and bam! Picture taken!

'Good Christian People' II

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Tolulope has been facing abuse from her family and boyfriend because of a mistake she made. She is about to be pounced on by her brother in-law and her sister. Would she escape the beating she is sure to get? Will her life get better? Find out by continuing the story. Remember, all the events of this story are based on true events. Only the names have been changed. If you haven't seen Part 1, start off here.

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'Good Christian People'

Girl crying.
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Based on true events.

Tolulope Brainard sat in front of Dr. Kikelomo with bated breaths. Everything seemed to be going in slow motion. She was sure that the result in that envelope would change her life forever, yet she dreaded what it would say. She wanted to pray but knew that whatever prayer she sent now was too late anyway. It was either positive or negative.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABE!

My friend.

My Homie.

My bestie.

All one word but all applying to him; ABRAHAM IGOCHE ONCHE.

Abe has been one of my ‘bestest’ friends in this world. He is a witty, crazy, nerdy and totally impossible person who has the greatest love for humanity. Abe is one of the best, albeit laziest, writer I know. LOL. Don’t be mad dearie. True genius takes its time right? LOL. His penmanship is brilliant and his ability to weave stories is something I envy. His works are expressed on his blog - ONELARGEXPREZZO.