A lady’s wardrobe would be incomplete without a blazer. When it comes to highlighting a clothing staple of the fashion industry, the blazer is without a doubt the winner, owing to its versatility and ability to have a “Chic” effect on its wearer. Be it casual or formal, blazers can be worn for a variety of occasions and are often a good way to elevate the styling of an entire outfit. In honor of one of fashion’s greatest inventions, here are some ways to wear a blazer. 1. Blazer, t-shirt and jeans Even though it appears to be a simple…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
What sort of disease is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? Last week, international superstar, Justin Bieber shared a touching video announcing that he is suffering from a rare illness known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. He explained to us in simple terms, “the nerve in my ear, and facial nerves have caused my face to have paralysis” Because of his viral video, we would be shedding more light on the nature of the disease. 1. It is a rare neurological disorder that affects the face, ear and mouth. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is characterized by paralysis of the facial nerve (facial palsy) and a…
Africa is one of the fastest-growing continents in the world. The continent has been bedevilled with infrastructure projects but in recent times some African countries are bent on developing by investing heavily in infrastructural projects. Some infrastructural development includes roads. The citizens know how important roads are to access quality and important services such as health care, transportation, food, etc. A Global Competitiveness Report index indicated that some countries have made a great effort to improve their economies in terms of infrastructure. African countries that have invested in making their roads motorable per the Global Competitiveness Report. Namibia According to…
Everyone cannot be self-employed or be their boss, and that is a known fact. Although some may loath their 9-5 jobs, others actually enjoy theirs. A 9-5 is a full-time job that keeps you in the office from 9 am till 5 pm. It is ok to own a business and be a boss, and it is also ok to want to be in a regimented and structured organization where one knows that one gets paid by the end of the month, whether sales are made or not for the month’s job. The misconception over time is that people who…
I can’t but reminisce on the memories of childhood. I always anticipated childhood; maybe I still do, but not as much. Adulthood has happened to a whole lot of us. Let’s, however, try to keep the little child on our inside alive. 1. The accurate shoe size measurement with a broomstick My Mum is already telling us all to line up by this time. She’d pick a stick broom, measure the length of our legs and take it to the market. Or she makes an outline of our legs on paper, cut it out and head straight for the market.…
Festivals are a way to express rich cultures and celebrate the uniqueness of a people; they are living expressions of traditions passed down from generation to generation. One of the most prominent characteristics of a festival is how colorful and bright they are. Below are some of the world’s most colorful festivals: 1. Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival This festival is celebrated in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, and is the world’s largest ice and snow festival. It is held between late December and February every year. The festival includes ice sculptures by artists from various countries competing in the annual…
Remember the Dora Milaje, the special forces unit of the blockbuster movie Black Panther? The ones that fought bravely alongside men? Well, they aren’t entirely fictional. The characters of these warrior women were inspired by the Amazons of Dahomey, a fierce, all-female arm of the Dahomey army. Female warriors may be quite strange in many cultures around the world, but not in the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey. Dahomey, now modern-day Benin located in West Africa, was once a formidable empire that ruled over its neighbors and fought many wars. Many of their greatest warriors were women. This army comprising of…
Menopause is a natural decline in a woman’s reproductive hormones, usually between the ages of 40 and 50. It marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and it’s usually diagnosed when a woman doesn’t see her period for twelve months. All of a woman’s eggs are kept in her ovaries when she is born. Their ovaries also produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which regulate their menstrual cycle and egg production (ovulation). Menopause occurs when the ovaries stop producing an egg each month and menstruation ceases. Menopause is a natural aspect of aging and there are three stages of…
An anal fissure may occur when passing hard or large faeces. Anal fissures are an issue that affects people of all ages. It can be defined as a cut or tear on the sensitive soft lining of the anus and is often extremely painful. Having an anal fissure can be a headache because it makes it hard to pass stool without the area stinging or even bleeding. Fissures can heal on their own after a couple of weeks and often, patients will be advised to try home remedies like a salt bath until it heals. The other main thing that…
Morning habits are extremely important and can either boost our productivity for the day or hinder it. The way you start your day goes a long way in determining how you’re going to end it. Here are some habits that are capable of ruining your day. 1. Checking your phone The first thing most people do when they wake up is pick up their phones to check what’s new on social media. Social media is full of bad news that can put you in a sore mood for the rest of the day and leave you feeling stressed and anxious.…
Did you have your suede shoes stepped on? Or maybe your brown or beige suede got a little scuffed? Well, that’s the price you pay for opting for suede. Suede may be a little more delicate than leather, but cleaning and caring for suede shoes is a lot easier than you think. Because of the spongy nature of suede shoes, they get grubby which is quite difficult to get rid of. Whether your shoes gets stepped on by people or or your pets, suede will become dirty over time and will need to be cleaned. In this guide, we look…
The priorities include the need to achieve vaccine equity for Africa and finance the continent’s green energy transition.The World Economic Forum said the continent needs to work together with the rest of the world towards actualising these priorities.Meeting these priorities is essential to the continent’s economic development. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently published a brief report detailing five priority areas African countries need to focus on. According to the leading international lobbying organisation, African countries will need to work together with the rest of the world towards actualising these priorities, as they are essential to the continent’s economic development.…