Spending most part of a day in the office of the deputy governor of Osun State, gave one a glimpse of what governance is about. Almost everything she attempted to do was punctuated by a call or someone to attend to. There were of course, the courtesy visits. We even witnessed her manage a near crisis situation.

There once was a lovely woman blessed with unique talents. To outside observers, she appeared to have it all. Yet this woman failed to see her own beauty.

As a result of all the correspondence I received from all the white-haired women out there, the studio will be having a special weekend set aside for clients who have gone white [please put things in perspective, it is not grey hair!] and want to stay white.

Olumide is precocious in every way. In the polite way he addresses you, in his carriage and in his genre of music. He is only 24 years old for Christ’s sake! Olumide, a 400 level Actuarial Science student of the University of Lagos is a classical singer with a deep baritone voice, that belts out songs capable of melting the hardest of hearts.

It is true we love our oversized bags, but no single carryall bag finishes a dressy or formal gown like an exquisite clutch. Whether tucked snugly under your arm or dangling loosely in your recently manicured fingers, it is truly a statement all on its own. Here, we have gathered eight pretty, perfect fits for any holiday or casual gathering.

Mrs Padu Jiandani is an Indian based designer with over 22 years experience. Her works which are basically one of a kind-custom made haute couture have graced many countries of the world, USA, Canada and Singapore.

If I am hurting you in some way but you aren’t telling me what you think or how you feel, how can I adjust my behavior? I am not a mind-reader. In fact, I don’t think I’ve met anyone yet who is. Since we know people can’t read our minds, why do we assume that they can figure out how we feel by our subtle (or exaggerated) indirect messages? You know what I mean… sighing, rolling of the eyes, stoic silence or on the other hand, sarcastic remarks, cursing, yelling or stomping out.

Six months in Lagos and I have seen enough to safely say that there is a distinct misunderstanding of colour in this city. It is everywhere you look; on the streets, in fast food joints, and in interiors around Lagos we are working against rather than with colour.

Everyone has seen the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, in full traditional garb. Very few know that he is a veritable sports enthusiast who takes his physical fitness very seriously. Standing well over six feet without his cap, in full sports gear and newly broken sweat , he joins Morenike Taire for a chat after a round of golf at the delightful IBB golf course in Abuja (the best in West Africa and one of the best in Africa), he could easily be mistaken for a tourist rather than their chief host.

Although Sid Mashburn is a definitive gentleman’s haberdasher in Atlanta, his global sense of style is worthy of national and international acclaim. Featured as one of GQ Magazine’s top ten picks for

The body needs a certain amount of fats for various vital functions. The brain is made up of about 60 percent fats, and so is the nervous system. All hormones are created out of essential fats and the skin is lubricated and protected by essential fats.

How do you distinguish your business from the competition? Service, not cost will keep your customers coming back. Service is not just a smile or pleasant tone of voice. Authentic service is ethical, value based and practiced all the time. Our values may include integrity, accountability, quality, collaboration, and teamwork.

I went to a restaurant on Malibu Beach (a long time ago) and sat out on the pier basking in the hot rays of the sun. It felt so good and comforting. I closed my eyes and enjoyed a good baking. I insisted on not using a parasol and must’ve been out there for close to 2 hours (You’d think I should know better right?)

Susan Eyo of Eve 2000 recently showcased her 2009 collection to a host of celebrities and fashion buffs in Lagos. The collection was an eclectic mix that shows the new direction Susan is going.

For the eight years he was top dog in America’s politics, President George W. Bush, the penultimate president of the United States of America was said to sleep for 20 minutes in the afternoon and was regularly in bed by 10 O’clock.