To Japa or not to Japa: 9 myths of moving abroad

Dreaming about moving abroad? The idea of setting up a house in a faraway place captures the imagination. It sure did for us. That’s why we moved to Portugal. Now that we’re here, we get calls and emails all the…

Somebody please help “Blessing” find help

Many times we go online and we see young people drugged out of their senses. Many times, too, we learn that they were taking these drugs because their friends were also taking same. They are usually not smart enough to…

Oga & Madam I know you are divorced but be civil – Tara Martins Aisida

I am a great fan of Barry White and one of his less known songs titled “whatever we had we had” dedicated to his second wife Glodean is one of my many favourites. He was said to have sang two…

I called her my best friend but she sold me to dogs

Mary and I had been friends since primary school. We were in the same class from primary three at our Lady of Lourdes and we both lived at Clegg street in Surulere here in Lagos. We also went to the…

Be kind and open-minded; it won’t kill you! – Tara Martins Aisida

The lyrics of a song that used to play on the radio whilst growing up came to me recently , the chorus goes thus : “You’ve got to try a little kindness yes show a little kindness/Shine your light for…

Nigerian, friend swindle 250 job seekers out of $54,000 in US (Punch)

Osmond Eweka, a so-called Nigerian prince, appeared in Manhattan court on Thursday. He was accused of scamming New York job seekers out of thousands of dollars by promising to find them work. The 31-year-old asked the court for permission to…

When you have nothing better to say, “keep kwayet!” Peju Akande.

Two Sundays ago, I saw a woman I had held a secret grudge against for some six or seven years, I think. I hadn’t seen her in years, which accounted for the length of the grudge. As usual after  service,…

5 things you missed at a “33” Export friendship party

Didn’t get to attend any of the “33” Export friendship experience parties? Here are 5 things you missed. Yes we know, the title might be heartbreaking but the truth is you were not there and you missed out on a…

UBA honours staff at 2018 CEO Awards

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc over the weekend, held its annual UBA CEO Awards to honour outstanding staff. A statement Sunday from the Pan African financial services group signed by Nasir Ramon of External Relations, said it was a…

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