President Obama Gets Personal On The Trayvon Martin Case

In a deeply personal and evocative statement, President Barack Obama shared his feelings today about the George Zimmerman trial, Trayvon Martin and race relations in America. Where he had previously said Trayvon Martin could've been his son, Obama said the now dead boy could've been him, 35 years ago.

Yerima and The Nigerian Senate Did Not Change The Age of Marriage

Yesterday, several people in my social media networks sent me links to a couple of change.org petitions which urged the UN and other Human Rights Organisations to stop the Senate, the House of Representative and the Nigerian government, from altering the constitution in a way that would allow for child marriage. By then, I had seen the headlines on some blogs, and was fulminating inside, thinking of writing a scathing post, or something.

Couple Love - Dr Sid and Simi Osomo

Dr Sid is a musician and Simi Osomo is a fashion shopper and stylist. The made their relationship public a few weeks ago and in these pictures, they attended another musician's birthday party together. It is said that Dr. Sid's last music and video, Love Mine, is dedicated to Simi. Sweet!

Would You Give Your Husband a Pregnancy Pass?

Do I hear someone ask what a pregnancy pass was? If you're like me, you'll be very surprised. I thought it had to do with giving pregnant women time off or allowing them not to perform certain tasks, but that's so not it. The pregnancy pass came up on the new FOX TV show “The Real,” and it was Tamar Braxton who just had her baby some weeks ago that asked the question. So what is it?

The Nigerian Traditional Wedding Bride Price List

I saw a post someone shared on Facebook about lists for traditional weddings, specifically Mgbidi in Imo state and it got me thinking about my own wedding and such lists in eneral. Ogabido Hyginus complained that the demands his brother got from the family of his girlfriend were a bit on the high side.

Love Letter To the Woman of my Dreams by Iweka Kingsley

Dear You,

If only you knew the rush that comes with thoughts of you, even now as I write this letter, I feel it. As often as I feel it I want to let you know, but if I did we both will have time for nothing else, except bask in a place where only thoughts can dwell.

Winning Image at Job Interviews - Posture and Body Language

From the moment you walk through the door, your body begins to speak; mind what it says! Step in with confident strides, walking like you would be doing towards a beautiful lady you have been “eyeing” for a while. I am sure you won’t do that walk with feet dragging, hunch back, and hands behind your back or folded across your chest; you literarily “puff up” and enlarge your personal bubble.