Recently the office of the First Lady of Bayelsa State organised the first Bayelsa Fashion Week. A Fashion Week which was born out of the desire to discover new talents, empower Bayelsans, as well as projecting a positive image of a state that has come to be known as the ‘Militant Zone’.

There’s something nostalgic about a good pair of jeans. The consistent nature of my favorite pair is something that I appreciate. They aren’t just pants but a wardrobe staple. Jeans are like a hodge-podge of our life experiences. Like an old loyal friend, they don’t change even though the fashion statement around them does.

Today didn’t go as I had planned. I was set for a photo-shoot. I had scheduled clients and intended to take next steps on an article for Allure. Instead, Maggie, my older daughter, ended up home from school. I cancelled all appointments to take care of her.

Like many water consumers you may never have given this question a thought. Sources of water include wells which taps groundwater. Groundwater is filtered through underground soil layers, and so often does not require much treatment. Lake water (called “surface water”, because it is on top of the land surface) is treated to remove harmful bacteria, solids such as algae and soil, and unpleasant tastes and odours.

The Christian wedding vow is very clear on the man- woman relationship. During any wedding ceremony, the officiating priest or pastor on a final note, usually pronounces that famous line, “what God has joined together, let no man put asunder” . In spite of this, a few couple still allow a stranger come between them.

Sexy panties. Lacy, leopard print, G-string. You name it. They can even be cheap, as long as they make you feel naughty under even the most conservative attire. They’re an instant confidence booster..

Hair which is an appendage of the skin forms in a pouch-like structure below the skin known as the hair follicle. The hair shaft that is visible is made of hardened keratinized tissue that grows from the follicle. Humans have more hair follicles per square inch of skin than most higher primates such as gorillas and chimpanzees.

Have you ever asked yourself why you eat? Your immediate answers to the question are probably: “I eat when I am hungry.” Or, “Because I am hungry.” But think again.

Last Thursday marked a beginning of new life for Ahmed Mamoudu, son of Late Major-General Mamoudu (Rtd.) and Chioma Ibekwe as they were joined together in love at the Marriage Registry Ikoyi amidst funfair.

This warm, self effacing woman could not have put together this place. That is the thought that would run through the mind on being faced with the educational wonder Hajia Maryam Sagir has put up in Abuja.

It’s time to get your creative juices flowing. The past two weeks we looked at the importance of forgiving past hurts and heartaches.

Wonders shall never end. It has been reported how unsuspecting Nigerians are being defrauded by unscrupulous persons purporting to be representing telecommunication companies.

In a country where businesses and industries are closing down by the day- small and medium-scale concerns are operating much below capacity, and thousands of people are being thrown out of their jobs, while graduates numbering hundreds of thousands are joining the unemployment queues daily.

I’m writing this letter with my left hand because my husband slashed the tendon of my other wrist in a drunken rage. This is the first time he’s attacked me.

Youngsters are bottling up their anxieties especially on drugs, alcohol, relationships, bulling… “Many children find it very hard to talk to their parents, particularly as they become teenagers”, says Eileen Hayes, a parenting adviser.