The Arrows of God orphanage nestles in the suburb of Ajah,- a collection of three small bungalows and a dilapidated make shift structure at the back serves as school for the primary and kindergarten children .

When women of substance gathered in Lagos recently at thisyear’s Women of Global Impact Conference 2009, it was in response to a call to make a difference in the lives of poor women and children in Nigeria.

Adolescence in Lagos in the 1980s was filled with the usual peer pressures. Drinking, smoking and the promotion of recreational drug use was very popular and the cool things to do. Lucky for me, my dear mother was a force to be reckoned with and quickly diverted my attention to a Shotokan karate club. In the beginning, I was not happy about this extracurricular activity but I learned to appreciate it. Consequently, my exercise habits were born.

Mother Theresa once said, “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” Isn’t that the truth? When we get caught up in frustration, disappointment and anger with others for the way they treat us, we have very little energy left to love.

Two interesting stories recently popped up in the British press which showed how pathetic some women would get to “pull” a stud, Jane Ngarmdji, a 58 year-old Briton told of how she was ‘swept off her feet’ by the Nigerian man she met in a Gambian club.

By Angella Olu-Ajetumobi The shape of one’s hair does alter the shape of one’s face. We look our best when we emphasize our good features and minimize the not-so-good ones. Of all the 5 main points to be taken into consideration in designing a style, facial structure is perhaps the most important. Your hair stylist […]

The new LBD is here. This season give your little black dress a rest and make room for a fun and bright colorful selection of the new LBD. They come in super feminine cuts with smart details and often drappy fabrics, and a plethora of brights colours to choose from

By Yemisi Abah Color is severely lacking in many ladies wardrobe, and the reason is simple; wearing colours could somewhat be a herculean task as you need to be sure, what colour goes with what.. While basic black will forever be a wardrobe staple, injecting a few bright colours to your outfit can do amazing […]

By Vivian Oputa It’s great to know that aging skin is not inevitable. Modern science has merged with beauty and there is so much available to improve the appearance of skin and give it a healthier, fresher look. Your skin is capable of glowing for life! The Epidermis is the outermost layer of skin and […]

It is extremely common to see people struggling with their weight. They gain weight when the amount of energy taken in from food and drink exceeds the amount of energy used in metabolic processes and physical activity. THE RESULT? EXCESS ENERGY IS STORED AS FAT!

Turai Yar’Adua is the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Turai married The President, Umaru Yar’Adua in 1975, and they have five daughters and two sons. One of their daughters, Zainab, is married to Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari, Governor of Kebbi State.

By Jemi Ekunkunbor The work skirt is one  of the simplest fashion   items. As the name implies, it is a work skirt, and  serves to make the wearer as practical and as comfortable as she can be to carry out her daily duties. The pencil for instance, has remained an ideal work skirt for a […]

By REMMY DIAGBARE Since putting my number on the page, I have received tons of letters from readers. Some of you wrote to thank me for the years of service, while others wrote about their beauty challenges. Next week, I shall be publishing some letters A prominent challenge, was skin care . Many had issues […]

I do agree that there is a context in which marriage and feminism are incompatible. Life itself is a compromise. If you decide not to marry, you’re making a choice.

Some men are labeled as egotistical if they are too concerned with how they look. I beg to differ. As today’s modern men we should be attentive to our looks. After all, it is our appearance that is the first impression. With these impressions being somewhat skin-deep, it pays to look and feel well. When women check us out, they notice every part.