Sunday Style - Episode 7

[2min Read]

Welcome back to SUNDAY STYLE! This is Episode 7! We're starting off a lil smaller than usually, but you know we're only getting bigger and better as every day goes by. If you weren't here in today's episode, make sure you look for our spectacular photographers next week and show your shine into the camera. Check out what we have for this week...

Nigeria

[3min Read]

By Jesulayomi Oyelami

Once upon a time, there was a country, nameless and void of development, built on the heritage of its people but left in the hands of explorers to do as they pleased. Over time, it became "eye candy", inviting to the 'colonial masters', who gifted her slavery in the form of 'development'. Amazed by this gift, she took it, and believed in it, until it dawned on her that she‘s worth far more than the value they had offered.

Now, in this day and time, there is a country, broken free from colonial shackles - but bound by the slavery she bought herself, many years ago.

The Presidency's Saraki Problem

[A 5 min read]

Disclaimer I’m absolutely not a fanboy of the subject of this article. Resist any temptation to get it twisted.

Pay attention.

I don’t envy the President and the Presidency. They’ve got a problem. A monstrous one. A problem the size of frilled shark.

SUNDAY STYLE - EPISODE 6

[3min Read]

Welcome back to SUNDAY STYLE! This is Episode 6! We're starting off a lil smaller than usually, but you know we're only getting bigger and better as every day goes by. If you weren't here in today's episode, make sure you look for our spectacular photographers next week and show your shine into the camera. Check out what we have for this week...

First; This lovely couple. Or least we think they're a couple, they've shaa got smiles like a sunny day.

Sports Weekly - Part 1

[2min read]

Liverpool defeat Spurs as unbeaten run continues.

The weekend started with a top-of-the-table clash as Liverpool defeated Tottenham hotspurs in a thrilling clash on Saturday. Wijunaldum scored the first goal for Liverpool and Firmino came through with a belter to put Liverpool two nil up; Lamela  scored a late goal to setup a tense finale.

It was also a good week for the top teams in the football leagues as most of them won, asides Real Madrid, who drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilabo over the weekend. In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo, popularly known as ‘ororo’, scored his first and second goals for Juventus on Saturday against Sassuolo.

Why We Can't Be Friends

[4min Read]

I've heard a lot of girls complaining that guys they reject don't want to be friends, and immediately cut off all communication and effort once they say "No".

Honestly, I'm a bit confused as to how this is a problem. So before I ask you ladies out there to explain, let me briefly educate you on the mental position of the 'testosterone blessed' population, on relationships.

You Can Be President

[3min read]

I just read this story on how a daughter was raised and decided to share it.
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My Dad always sounds it in my ears "Simi, you must be tough. Being girlish and being ladylike is not an excuse for weakness". This he still says to all of us.

All the children were raised to do the "masculine" as well as the "feminine" tasks. My sisters and I started winding up a 15KVA generator as soon as we got one. I learnt how to wash a car (internal and external) before the age of 16.

I started learning driving immediately after secondary school. My Dad told me that before he allows me drive out independently, that I must learn to change car tyres.

I remember I was forming 'ajebutter' and my Dad said to me "If you are driving on a lonely highway and you need to change your tyre, what would you do? You will have to get down and change it.... that's the 'common sense' thing to do. It's a survival skill for drivers.

Leonardo's Hands

[1 min read]

Wedding bells you see

Rang so loud this morning.

Open up those doors,

Let her walk in slow.

Everyone watches as her face glows,

There she is. My wife by tomorrow.

10 Important Things For The Final Year Student

[4min Read]

It's here! It's here! It's finally here!!

No... I don't mean this amazing mind-blowing and probably orgasmic article. (Yes I can use the word 'orgasmic' because you should be mature enough to handle it now. Yay! Adulthood.)

What I mean is your Final Year. After all this while. Maybe it's the 4th year. Or the 5th year. Or the 10th. To God be the glory in all your cases.

I'm sure you're wondering what we could possibly be telling full grown adults of your age and status. ('Weh done' sirs). But please be humble with us and go through our list of 10 things every final year student should do.

Indeed, this is Nigeria.

[5min Read]

An Article by Solomon Ibekwe


In the next six decades or more, when Folarin “ Falz the Bahd Guy” Falana would have his rich, dark beards replaced with glistening white ones, when his bones and muscles must have terribly lost their energetics and vibrancy, when his poor eyesight must have compelled him to get rid of his lens-less glasses for bold, rimmed and drug laden ones, and when the candle light of his life will falter helplessly like a white washed leaf, he should be commemorated as one of the greatest Nigerian entertainers of the 21st Century.

Vibes - Part 1

She loved me.

She really did… but not just the way I wanted. And I loved her too. Unrequited love was a bad religion. But it didn't matter as much as protecting her, and I wondered if I could, this time.

You see, she was a magnet.  A magnet for trouble. She loved the rush, the danger and everything that came with it. I despised it. We were polar opposites. She always exhumed confidence and brilliance. I was a shadow in the background - even the cameras couldn't catch me. I was non-existent.

I'll never know how - was it coincidence, or fate; a series of fortunate events or destiny? But this is our story.

Something For The Cold

[3min Read]
We are currently  being blessed with more cold and wet days than the hot or dry ones in this part of the world. As such, i decided to share this amazing recipe perfect for the cold days - Yam Peppersoup
         

It is a spicy South South delicacy and perfect for the cold because it leaves you feeling refreshed and warm so much that it is considered by many as a remedy for cold or flu.

Unpopular Opinion - The Rule of Laughter

[4min Read]

Today I opened up my WhatsApp status and saw the same thing on almost 20 different statuses. Color blocking combinations by 100L students of ABUAD.

For those not aware - in my university, students are mandated to wear specific colors that represent their colleges. Green for engineering, White & Black for Law, Blue for social management sciences etc etc.

Now, you have to realize. Not all individuals are blessed with understanding on fashion, color matching and the art of LOOKING GOOD. Take me for example. I wore a school uniform for 6 years of my life, and didn't really have to worry about cool outfits since I didn't go anywhere outside school, church and a few occasions my parents would make me attend.

When They Don't Love You Back

[5min Read]

It took me a while to understand that not everyone that I'm attracted to, will be attracted to me back.

A very long while. I had to go through depression, numerous rejections, wrong decisions, bad advice and a rollercoaster of worldview changes to understand that.

And the end of it all is a single simple point. We are all human. We want what we want. And sometimes we simply can't help it.

Being a BUT

[4 min read]

In a world where things literally have gone upside down, being true to who you are and letting the world know is a risky risk. 

I know the world is messed up, and finding good people is like taking the ring to Mount Doom in Mordor 😎. There are, however, good people. You may have met some, you may be one. I bet you've even met some in unexpected places right? Well, I am one of the good ones (😭😭😭is someone doubting me??) and boy, have I had issues with other good people-good people with bad experiences. Really bad experiences.