How often we humans go through endless contortions to escape trials and challenges! We try to run away. We look for someone to rescue us. We pray that God will miraculously cut short the difficulty. But what if a struggle is serving some purpose? I found a surprising story recently, one that stimulated some deep thinking on this very question. See what you think. . . .

In a society like ours, where lack of discipline, spoils of wealth and down right insouciance has made many Nigerian men bulb-like and completely out of shape, sexy bodies like that of Boma, Kelvin and Otu are like fresh water springs.

We went the extra mile to get these guys together – to show what the real alpha male should look like; the perfect male figure. Enjoy!

No matter what season it is, halter neck dresses are always popular among hot women, who love to look sexy. You must have seen celebrities and various divas wearing halter neck dresses and flaunting a glamorous look. In case, you too wish to do the same, this Christmas season, then read the following tips to wear such halter neck dresses for that celebrity look you crave.

Ok, we are not asking you to go nude on skin here, but just put on some pretty flesh-toned fashion. When you wear a nude color, it disappears against your skin. The color is deceptive and gives the illusion of skin.

It’s true. Christmas is here and it is that time of the year again when individuals have to spend money. No matter how prudent you are, there is one day when you pound the streets to buy one thing or the other. If you’ve done this over time, then you know that shopping in this clime is not easy especially if you are one of those who like a good bargain. You need to move around a few shops to decide on what you what to spend your money on.

In 1986, when the first HIV case was reported, being told that one was infected with HIV was like handing out a death sentence to that individual. Not only was there barely enough information, there was no preventive medicine and we were told there was no cure. Fifteen years down the line, there is still no cure but infected persons don’t have to die anymore as the introduction of anti-retro-viral (ARV) drugs have helped to keep infected persons alive.

AIDS is thought to be caused by the human immune deficiency virus HIV. The virus destroys the body’s infection fighting T-cells. After exposure to the virus, 3 to 6 months will elapse before tests show evidence that anti-bodies to the virus have or have not developed in the blood. Until then, test reads HIV negative. Early symptoms appear as flu and may take 7 to 11 years to develop.

I was in company of a friend of mine, Dr. (Mrs.) Olusola Oluyombo Oyekunle, nee Mabogunje, recently at the Island Maternity, Lagos when she asked me if I know what my HIV status was. I told her I do and that it was negative. Then, she asked me how long I had an HIV test to which I answered a year ago. She then encouraged me to have another one and that there was no harm in being sure that I was still negative. I did and guess what? Well, I will tell you the result at the end of this article. But, whatever I tell you, trust me, I have chosen to handle it well.

World AIDS Day offers us the opportunity to unite to encourage our human brothers and sistersPLWHVAthat is, People Living With HIV/AIDS, to deal with the day-to-day reality of dealing with this disease.

Even though it is one of the most tricky colours to wear, yellow is big this season with looks in belts, shoes, dresses, tops and even pants. You can be very stylish with yellow as long as you know how to coordinate this bright color with the rest of your outfit. The key to wearing yellow well is not over doing it.

Keeping to the promise of continuity made last year by wife of the governor of Bayelsa state, Mrs Alayingi Sylva to ensure that the economic standard of youths in the State is improved, the office of the First Lady in collaboration with Legendary Gold Limited, held the 2nd edition of the Bayelsa Fashion Week in Yeneagoa the state capital recently.

Too often, we pay so much attention to the outward appearance to the detriment of our inner wears. Yet, what we wear under those gorgeous dresses say a lot about who we really are. What is the use looking dapper if the undergarment is nothing to write home about. You don’t want to caught napping. So we ask the question, what lies beneath? Take a peak to be sure you look good in and out

Hello Jerome. My name is Victoria and I am an ardent reader of your column. Permit me to ask where you have been for weeks. I was particularly touched by your piece: “Are you in love with a Loser?”, because I was, until recently, in a relationship with a loser; a guy who tried to break me in every possible way. Thanks to God, my mom’s counsel, and my courage that helped me to break free from it amidst pains and heartbreak.

He breathes the law the way regular folk breathe air. He has done so all his life. His father, Kehinde Sofola (who passed away a few years ago) was one of those who defined the practice of law in Nigeria during those definitive years of the sixties and seventies. Choosing the same profession as such a father is likely to have one or two effects: getting overshadowed or becoming rebellious. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria escaped both; and has clearly and patiently proved his mettle without the proverbial chip on the shoulder.

Metallics,frills,asymmetric,colour blocking,structured shoulders and mini dresses are trends that have continued to show on the fashion scene season after season. These trends have been put together from a different perspective with so much edge and bits of eccentricity to serve as inspirational guide for the fashion forward.