Transfer control of some federal roads to us | Governors tell FG

State governors have asked the Federal Government to transfer control of some Federal roads in their states to them for rehabilitation. They made the demand at the national economic council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday. Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, briefed State House correspondents... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: Cheating and the test of control

by Ololade Ajekigbe I was having a conversation with some friends when the topic drifted to the issue of cheating. It was no surprise; just recently the news got out that another celebrity marriage had hit the rocks. Before this revelation, cheating had been a hot topic. Famous comedian, Kevin Hart had been enmeshed in... Read More

Opinion

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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents not controlling 7 Borno LGAs – Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday said reports that terrorist group, Boko Haram currently control seven Local Government Areas(LGAs) in Borno state is false. In a statement on Friday, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said one Buba Galadima in an interview claimed ‘Seven Local Governments Areas of Borno State were still under control... Read More

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August 14, 2017

Osinbajo is a mere figurehead, he is not in control – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo as a “mere figurehead” who is not in charge of the country. Spokesperson for the party, Dayo Adeyeye told Punch that Osinbajo was not in control, contrary to claims that President Muhammadu Buhari handed over to him before leaving Nigeria. Adeyeye wondered why the... Read More

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May 17, 2017

How to Work under pressure

by Itunuoluwa Adebo If you are in paid employment, or you’re an entrepreneur or in some cases both, working under pressure is not a new concept. Deadlines, project changes, unforeseen obstacles,client expectations, the list is endless. Recognizing the steps to take when faced with these huge pressure mountains that threaten your sanity can lessen the burden... Read More

Thinking Through

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May 13, 2017

Through the eyes of a little boy | The role family plays in raising violent men

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Domestic Violence. Broken ribs. Emotional abuse. Shattered self esteem Those were the hot topics blazing the social media space all week and we are not killing the conversation anytime soon. Why? Because this is a phenomenon that NEEDS to STOP. Relationships shouldn’t be the breeding ground for boxers and murderers. The very... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 28, 2017

Opinion: How control affects a growing child

by Oluranti Fatoye In psychology-related slang, the term control describes a person who attempts to dictate how everything is done around them. Controllers are often perfectionists defending themselves against their own inner vulnerabilities in the belief that if they are not in total control they risk exposing themselves once more to childhood angst. Such persons manipulate and pressure others to change so as to avoid having to... Read More

Opinion

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October 22, 2014

@BakareLawal: Five things Nigeria must do to #KeepNigeriaEbolaFree

by Lawal Bakare Nigeria is Ebola-free! That’s something to be proud of. But it doesn’t end there. We also want to ensure that we remain Ebola-free. Here are five things we need to do. Before we go into the five, though, we need to remember that we Nigerians must continue to empathise with our neighbouring... Read More

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March 30, 2014

Did you know? 7 deadly sins of dating

by Sarah Harrison Men are not all the same—being burned in the past doesn’t mean it will happen again in the future. You need to learn trust again—without trust you can’t have a successful relationship. It might require therapy, but it’s worth it. 1. Pride: You’re too good for him. If you were raised to... Read More

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November 21, 2013

Tobaccoctrl & SRM call on Health Minister to fasttrack passage of tobacco control bill

by Oke Efagene More than 600,000 who die annually from tobacco related diseases are non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke. The world’s leading preventable cause of death claiming the lives of 6 million people each is tobacco use which is a slow, but more often than not, sure killer. Several efforts have been made since 2012... Read More

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November 4, 2013

15 lies we’ve ALL told before, during or after sex

by Kiri Blakeley You’re the best lover I’ve ever had. Might be true. But if not, you’ll say it anyway. 1. Being on birth control. Sadly, women do lie about birth control sometimes. One woman confesses to telling her husband she is NOT on birth control even though she is. They mutually decided to have a baby,... Read More

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October 23, 2013

Check this out! 10 signs you are bad in bed

by Smitten Kitten If you’re not going to tell him what you want in bed, he will never know. This will not only make the experience bad, but also leave your partner with little or no interest. 1. You act like you’re doing him a favour: So you think that men love sex more than... Read More

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October 13, 2013

It helps you stay slim: 8 health benefits of red wine

by Alankar Sharma Red wine is known to reverse the effect of dying ear hair cells which marks the onset of losing hearing abilities. Raise your glasses and hear them clink, more clearly each time. On a side note, the article does not encourage you to get a bottle of red wine and binge on it.... Read More

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September 25, 2013

‘Too much controlling’: 5 reasons why women dump men

When woman feels that the man is too much controlling or a control freak, they may possibly get away from the relationship. 1. Trust related reasons Secondary affairs or multiple affairs of men constitute a reasonable cause for many women dumping their men. Cheating or breaking trust is unforgivable for many of them and when... Read More

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September 19, 2013

7 reasons why you are not losing weight :

by Isha Sharma Skipping sleep can affect your body’s ability to control its appetite. 1. Overeating healthy foods Healthy foods, such as nuts, avocados, whole wheat bread, olive oil, etc. aren’t void of calories. Eating them is a healthy practice, but you still need to watch how much you eat. For example, eating whole wheat... Read More

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September 12, 2013

4 ways to hold your temper

by Meghna Mukherjee Honestly, half of the fights most of us get into do not deserve that much of energy and madness. 1. Put yourself in the other’s shoes The best way to control your temper is by trading places with the other person — the one who is on the receiving end of your fury.... Read More

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August 26, 2013

“At the moment, people like IBB/OBJ control Nigeria” – Nigeria Dialogue initiator, Bankole Eniola speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang Bankole Eniola is our feature for the week and he is a Nigerian policy advocate based in London- He is passionate about developing economies and most especially the nation of his birth, Nigeria. Bankole’s ideas about policy advocacy and communal participation in nation building led him to initiate Nigeria Dialogue in 2011.... Read More

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July 17, 2013

10 warning signs your relationship is getting you depressed

by Dr. Susan Heitler Remember: depression can be a disorder of power. When your partner takes away your power to make personal decisions or at least to contribute jointly to decisions, depression can be imminent. Depression can come from a disorder of power. If you are feeling powerless in your relationship, either in general or because... Read More

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Transfer control of some federal roads to us | Governors tell FG

Ololade Ajekigbe: Cheating and the test of control

Boko Haram insurgents not controlling 7 Borno LGAs – Army

Osinbajo is a mere figurehead, he is not in control – PDP

How to Work under pressure

Through the eyes of a little boy | The role family plays in raising violent men

Opinion: How control affects a growing child

@BakareLawal: Five things Nigeria must do to #KeepNigeriaEbolaFree

Did you know? 7 deadly sins of dating

Opinion: The task before Nigerian lawmakers in controlling Tobacco

Tobaccoctrl & SRM call on Health Minister to fasttrack passage of tobacco control bill

15 lies we’ve ALL told before, during or after sex

Check this out! 10 signs you are bad in bed

It helps you stay slim: 8 health benefits of red wine

‘Too much controlling’: 5 reasons why women dump men

7 reasons why you are not losing weight :

4 ways to hold your temper

“At the moment, people like IBB/OBJ control Nigeria” – Nigeria Dialogue initiator, Bankole Eniola speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

10 warning signs your relationship is getting you depressed

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