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Humans are equal as humans

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:06:40 +0000

There’s this elderly man that worked temporarily as a driver for my mum. I met him when I went home in 2013. We got into a conversation one day, one talk led to the other, and he told me that he has TWELVE children. I mean 12. He said it with all pride and joy, […]

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Family or Career? I choose both

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:02:12 +0000

One thing I will NOT do is to give up career to focus on family. Neither will I neglect family for career. I can’t remember my mum ever holding less than two careers/jobs till this very moment, my Dad worked all through our growing up years till he retired in 2012, and they both raised […]

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Family gatherings, food and corruption

Sat, 12 Nov 2016 15:45:55 +0000

These large family gatherings that mostly happen in the village are full of corruption when it comes to food. It’s morning and you go to the kitchen for some tea. The tea is usually just a small drop of milk and 5 grams of sugar stirred in 300 litres of water. In the kitchen, you […]

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Divorce is on the rise; how do we fix our homes?

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 18:28:48 +0000

Divorce on the rise: let it be clear that nobody deserves to remain in a relationship where his or her safety has been compromised; the need to stay alive is the first priority. Having said that, it is really worrying, this spike in the rate of separations and divorces. The average 21st century newlywed is […]

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6 ways living alone can better you

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:49:15 +0000

Ah living alone! Every Nigerian youth looks forward to one day moving out of their parent’s house into a space they can call their own (Oh the freedom! Oh the liberty! Oh the independence!) and for good reason too because living alone though challenging can be an incredibly bettering experience. We are Viva Naija and […]

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LOL! Ten Reasons I Fear Marriage and Fatherhood

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:12:15 +0000

1. Dresses and Shoes. Me: “Baby, what about the red dress I got you some months back? Could you please wear it for me to the gala? I love how it looks on you.” Her: Mister man, look at this. *points at swollen tummy* “THIS is what YOU did to me. You have ensured I […]

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If you have no daughters, tell these to your sons – Cautionary Tips For Parents

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:40:17 +0000

The world is not as safe or as simple as it used to be. Tell your children the following tips. Follow the advice herein yourself. Be safe. Be happy. For parents and children: Your neighbour is not your “uncle”, his name is Mr. Koro or whatever, not uncle. Do not tell your children to address […]

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