“I am deeply grateful to all Nigerians” – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked all Nigerians for their prayers over his health while he was away. The Presidency quoted Buhari as saying, “I am deeply grateful to all Nigerians, Muslims and Christians alike who have prayed and continue to pray for my good health.” PMB returns: "I am deeply grateful to... Read More

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December 4, 2016

Bolade Ogunfuye: The three pledges I took to make my life better [NEW VOICES]

by Bolade Ogunfuye All of life, through the many prisms with which we view it, is mired in change; I guess that’s why our elders say: “we cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are”. Quite often, we evolve through enormous courage, tenacity and perseverance; only through these may we become. If... Read More

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November 5, 2013

No worries: 7 ways to be happy EVERYDAY no matter what

by Alicia Fannin Smiling is another way to be happy every day. It is a simple little act that costs you nothing but gains you a lot in return. When you smile, you begin to feel happy. You are also inviting happiness in return by being friendly to others. 1. PRACTICE GRATITUDE One of the... Read More

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September 19, 2013

5 sure-fire ways to boost your confidence

by Barbara Clinebell It just needs to be an accomplishment that made you feel great at the time. 1. Form your own fan club Remember your greatest success in vivid detail. It doesn’t matter if it happened yesterday or in the distant past. It could be closing the biggest sale of your career or the... Read More

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September 11, 2013

9 things you MUST do to be happy today

Try doing one act of kindness everyday to flush out the toxins of depression from your system. 1. Gratitude Appreciate what you have and value it. Try counting your positives and be grateful for all the good things and people in your life. Stop complaining and be thankful for what you already have and you’ll soon start... Read More

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July 28, 2013

You need this: 7 secrets to a truly joyful life

by Luminita Daniela Just for today, let go of anything that is toxic to you; let go of toxic thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Abandon your need to go after that goal or deadline. Let go of needing people to like you or agree with you and let go of blaming and judging others. If you’re really... Read More

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July 2, 2013

Finding the woman who is always available

by Sarah Anand Anma If a man does whatever he can to make a woman happy and she is closed down in a protective mode, it erodes his confidence and challenges his masculinity. We have an epidemic of women who don’t know how to be happy. It is a direct result of being fed this bill of... Read More

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June 6, 2013

Artiste, Dammy Krane drops 3 HOT singles – Lobatan, Gratitude, Xteristics [DOWNLOAD]

by Rachel Ogbu Dubbed as the 21st Century Fuji star, Dammy Krane has released not one but three new singles. The HyperTek Entertainment music star droped ‘Lobatan’, ‘Gratitude’, and ‘Xteristics’ recently and he’s feeling on top of his game. [READ: “Dammy Krane is a sweet guy” – Yvonne Nelson (WATCH) ] Click here to download: – Lobatan... Read More

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April 30, 2013

25 things you should feel thankful for

Today, we’re sending a little reminder out into the world to be grateful. No matter the cards you’ve been dealt, or whether this week has felt tougher than most, there’s always something to be thankful for. And there’s good reason to find that something: Practicing gratitude can benefit your mind, body and spirit. A dose of gratitude... Read More

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January 28, 2013

Oluwadunsin Tinuoye: The kind of peace I want (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I knew I did that because I wanted her to do my work- her job, effectively well. I didn’t want delays or excuses, so I bought peace of mind with one hundred thousand naira. I woke up this morning with just one wish, today has to be better than yesterday. That was all I wished... Read More

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December 26, 2012

Opinion: Why I (desperately) wanted to pray this Christmas

by Ann Hood This prayer, though, was different. It was a prayer from my girlhood, a prayer for peace and comfort and guidance. It was a prayer of gratitude. It was a prayer that needed to be done in church… Back when I was 8 or 9 and wanted to be a nun, I would... Read More

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December 25, 2012

4 and a half things you can do to make your 2013 happy and bright

by Jesse L. Ford for Reach For Happy View it as already received and feel the emotion that comes with that – gratitude, joy, happiness. Really feel it. Make everyday from now a day of faith. Be a person of faith. 2012 has been a great year, an interesting one full of surprises and just... Read More

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August 24, 2012

Opinion: Recipes for love – What are you taking for granted?

by Agapi Stassinopoulos My mother used to say, “You can’t be unhappy and grateful at the same time.” Over the years, I have found how right she was, in matters of the heart. Often, we think of love as a big emotional experience and we put conditions on it. We think, if X, Y, and... Read More

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August 5, 2012

FaithNaija: ‘I worship you’ – Mary Mary

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Sometimes in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of life we forget to thank God for the ‘little’ blessings. Mary Mary’s song reminds us of why we need to appreciate God for everything he has done for us. So as we begin a new day, let’s take the time to... Read More

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