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Op-Ed Editor December 3, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 5 ways you can attract love (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Are you among those who think love is a myth? Had your heartbroken? Think you are unloveable or that loving is hard? There are many things that…

Isime Esene November 30, 2014

True confession: My name is Adaobi Okwy and I’m a recovering addict… (READ)

by Adaobi Okwy I don’t have excuses. I should stop. I know. And I know too that many people may turn their noses at me and think, “what’s the…

Op-Ed Editor November 19, 2014

@AdaobiOkwy : 10 things you should never do after a breakup (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Breakups are hard. You discover first hand that most of the cliches from books and well meaning friends and family members don’t work for you. You realize…

Isime Esene November 18, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 12 things men say when they’re caught cheating (and how to respond)

by Adaobi Okwy When did betrayals, flings and cheap sex become the map to the Treasure Island? You’re so fired. Hey ladies, did you catch him cheating? Did you…

Op-Ed Editor October 18, 2014

@AdaobiOkwy: 5 types of friends to have (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy We have various personalities among our circle of friends and while our friends may not be there for us through the years, for those who are, if…

Op-Ed Editor October 3, 2014

@AdaobiOkwy: 8 signs you are with the guy you want to marry (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Relationships are dicey. They can go from hot to cold in the blink of an eye but still, we love that we’re loved and for that reason,…

Op-Ed Editor September 29, 2014

@AdaobiOkwy: The Church and a certain ignorance (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy I was at the Sunday school Bible some time ago where we were talking about faith, trusting God, having no doubts…you know, going the whole nine yards with…

Op-Ed Editor September 25, 2014

@AdaobiOkwy : 4 ways to breakup with someone (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy 1) The heart to heart approach: This is typically the way we want to get it done- especially if we’re the one who wants the relationship to…

Op-Ed Editor September 12, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 things not to say to someone in their late 20′s (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy I guess the worst will be: when are you getting married? But, read and tell us what you think! 1. Aren’t you so freaked out about turning…

Op-Ed Editor September 6, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 Steps for moving on when you’ve been dumped (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Okay, so you got dumped and you were in love. Like you thought you were going to grow up to be Jay-Z and Beyonce. You’re devastated. You…

Op-Ed Editor August 17, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 ways to relate with your roommate (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Your friends are not always their friends. Yes, you’re friends are some of the best people in the world. But that doesn’t mean your roommate is going…

Op-Ed Editor August 14, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 amazing facts that will blow your mind off right now (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Pirates wear eye patches so they can see in the dark. How? When they go to a lower deck with poor lighting, they can remove the patch…

August 1, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 3 steps to growing your confidence (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Learning and increasing your knowledge is very important and there are so many things to learn in life. Learn something about something everyday. For the longest time,…

July 21, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: No, Karrueche Tran- You’re not relatable (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Crying and claiming that you are a victim doesn’t make anyone relatable- Tran. We could say that your lifestyle has increased and Brown sponsors that. If you,…

July 15, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 excuses keeping you from your goals (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Life is a challenging thing. You should realize that every kind of success requires work. 1. I don’t have enough Many people tend to complain about lack…

June 26, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 (not so good) reasons why lovers date their ex (Y!Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy While it’s easy to forget this, chemistry does not equate with compatibility. Being able to stare longingly into each other’s eyes doesn’t mean you have what it…

June 17, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: ‘Well meaning folks’ are the problem of this country (Y! Superblogger)

by Ada Okwy Nigeria is a nation of defeatists. We’re all about eternal forbearance. A nation of hopers waiting for ‘the beautiful ones’ to be born. “A battle is won…

June 4, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 4 (acceptable) ways to break up with someone (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Go straight to the point and say exactly what you want to say. You don’t start with, “You are the greatest person in the world…the best part…

May 13, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: A poem for the lost girls of Chibok (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy They didn’t ask about my dreams. Even though I was taken from my school.. They didn’t ask about my crush. Though that would have been my grave.…

April 7, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: No guys, today’s women cannot be like your mothers (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Let’s back up now men shall we? When you say you want women like your mothers…I think of my own mother. She is wonderful…for MY mother but,…

April 2, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 8 signs you’re with the guy you SHOULD marry (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy When you get a text or a call from him in the middle of the day- when you’re stressed out or swamped with work, you feel better…

March 29, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: The church and a certain type of ignorance (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy The Holy Book says that we perish because of our lack of knowledge and I believe this to be true in every way. If God does not…

March 10, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: Let me tell you how to gossip right (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Some years back, I remember my mum saying that she would stop patronizing her hairdresser because the woman only gossiped about others. My mum said she didn’t…

December 10, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: My wife must tell me everything or else… (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy I don’t have a husband but I do know that telling my husband that I am feeling emotionally drawn to other men is a deal breaker. But then,…

October 7, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: When the world is a mosquito (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy ....I learnt that most insecticides in Nigeria are only toxic to humans while mosquitoes just get weakened by them…they end up lazing about on your floor and…

August 22, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: That dramatic moment Gov. Peter Obi finally outdid himself (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Like I said, I have many questions, but I just had to get these ones out and before any jungle justice proponent or even Gov. Peter Obi’s…

May 18, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: 10 text messages that won’t fail to rock your world (Y! Superblogger)

Ever been too scared to check your result by yourself? Opting instead to have your friend text it to you? Now... a text enters your phone... what now? Now, we're…

May 4, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: 4 song titles that describe most bad relationships (Y! Superblogger)

Be warned- not all couples that glitter, are crazy in love! There’s something about songs. Songs are inspirational, philosophical, comforting and educative (the last- well, I wasn't talking about Terry G). I…

April 12, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: Why you should never tell a woman her man is cheating (Y! Superblogger)

Even if a friend’s husband or boyfriend likes, he should get down and dirty everyday with all the prostitutes in the world in front of me before he comes home…

April 4, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: 10 ways to get the woman you want – James Bond style (Y! Superblogger)

Women... all women find confidence sexy. Talk about confidence, charisma, well-timed one liners, cute dressings and all, here I take you through 10 ways to develop your inner James Bond…

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