Some few weeks back, I was talking to the father of a teenage boy who was despairing that his son insisted on putting his play-station above homework, chores and even sleep.  He asked, with a defeated shrug: “What can I do?”  I was afterall an agony aunt.  He seemed to believe that as the boy’s […]

By Bunmi Sofola The biggest problem with resolutions is that they’re so negative,” observed Rikiat, a 43 year-old legal practitioners.  “I will watch less TV” or “I will stop eating junk food” or “I work fewer hours.”  While the root of these desires is perfectly worthy, the phrasing is all wrong.  Telling yourself not to […]

Now that the season of giving is with us, if you sniff hard enough, you can actually smell the New Year!  The shops are bursting with gifts, despite almost abject poverty, despite the thinness of foreign exchange on the ground.  And the kids are back from school, their expectant, almost accusing looks, tugging at your […]

By Akanni Dorcas Infidelity often makes the news, making loyalty seem rare. But there are men who are different; men who are dependable, honest, and committed. These men don’t sneak around or leave their partners feeling insecure. What makes these men so trustworthy? Here are five types of men who are less likely to cheat, […]

Christmas is a time to celebrate love, joy, and togetherness. Alongside the delicious jollof rice, chicken, and bright decorations, it’s also a time to share laughter and make unforgettable memories.