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Tightening the abdominals

Tightening the abdominals

For most people over thirty, their abdominal region gets to be the least toned set of muscles of the body. We work with our hands and walk with our feet, therefore, somehow, those parts are almost always in better shape than the abdominal wall.

Breastfeeding vs formula – what works, and for whom?

Breastfeeding vs formula – what works, and for whom?

The age old dilemma of every new mother still ranges between breast feeding and using the bottle. Choosing whether to breastfeed or bottle feed your baby is one of the first decisions expectant mothers make.

I did my best   – Opral Benson

I did my best – Opral Benson

By Morenike Taire Fit-as-a-fiddle Opral Benson, popularly known as the Iyaoge of Lagos, believes everything that could be written has been written about her. And so for the occasion of her 80th birthday which she celebrated last month, Woman to Woman preferred to chat with her about her charity work, as well as the legacy […]

Why Nigerian women have damaged hair, by Ayo Otubanjo

Why Nigerian women have damaged hair, by Ayo Otubanjo

I know this is controversial, and might even be a taboo subject, and I might even be accused of generalising, but next time you happen to be sitting next to a Nigerian woman, have a close look at her head or hair. She is either wearing a wig, a weave or something else to hide the true state of her hair and scalp.

Public relations is beyond posting on social media- Ali-Balogun

Public relations is beyond posting on social media- Ali-Balogun

It is impossible to discuss public relations in Nigeria without any mention of Mrs Nkechi Ali-Balogun. Former Chairperson of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Lagos State Chapter, she has soared high in an industry she stumbled into 20 years ago.

Why women live longer than men

Why women live longer than men

Towering roles imposed on women by society, as well as traditionally-defined roles, almost make being male more enviable than being female. Yet, the same woman who works twice as hard as the man is said to have a longer life span.

Gory tales from a native of Chibok: ‘My fiancee was taken away by Boko Haram’

Gory tales from a native of Chibok: ‘My fiancee was taken away by Boko Haram’

Mere mention of the name ‘Chibok’ these days resurrects sad memories of the over 200 kidnapped girls who still can’t return home. Today Woman to Woman brings you straight-from-the-heart tales from a native of Chibok, Borno State, who spoke with us in Lagos on anonymity. He tells of his escape from Chibok and why he will not accept his fiancee who happens to be in Boko Haram’s custody, if she ever gets released.