Satish Kumar is one of my favourite people in the world. He is an Indian monk and editor, more famous as a pacifist. But it is his brave, original thinking that really gets to me, and his disinterest in the games of accolade and accomplishment that humans play, more focused on the things that truly... Read More

September 1, 2017

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Adedotun Adekanmbi: In the slums of Ijora-Badia, happiness and poverty are not mutually exclusive

by Adedotun Adekanmbi “Play Na play, but for this Lagos, Na Plenty money fit make person Happy o” – the lout or Area boy as they are fondly called in the city of Lagos startled, as he gave his remarks on what he felt could make someone happy. Often times, I drift into deep thoughts... Read More

Citizenship

happiness, Ijora Badi, opinion, Photo documentary, poverty, Slum living

October 13, 2016

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Oluwadamilola Shonibare: In pursuit of happiness [Nigerian Voices]

by Oluwadamilola Shonibare “Dude, Can you just delete this movie from your laptop? How one earth would we need memory space to install this software and you will be keeping this one-point-something-gig movie that every Tom, Dick and Harry has seen…” My roommate, Femi was exasperated. He couldn’t fathom how we’d spent the previous 35... Read More

Nigerian Voices

Career, dreams, fulfilment, happiness, nigeria

October 12, 2016

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Opinion: Why we can’t be happy

by Ifeoluwa Nihinlola There’s been a rise in people devoted to chastising the faux-sad, the depressed for show, the performers of melancholy. These apostles of happiness will have us believe that young people are choosing to be sad because it has become fashionable. That the youngin’ should stop moping around and get on with their... Read More

culture, emotional stability, happiness, nigeria, Sadness

October 8, 2016

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Opinion: Nigeria’s twisted search for happiness

by Imoisili Ehinomen In March this year, Nigerians were ranked by the United Nations as the 103rd happiest people in the world among the 157 nations assessed. Some people analyzed Countries where the happiest people lived and they found that they had some common traits such as the habit of sharing with each other; neighbours... Read More

civil service workers, government, happiness, Marriage, nigerians, unemployment

September 2, 2016

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POETRY: Dance

by Elizabeth Edirin Enajeroh you see her in blinding white emotions explode in your chest you start to cry you see your baby you see your daughter she smiles at you with eyes just like her mother with lips just like your own your daughter has become a woman and today you have given her... Read More

The News Blog

dance, daughter, drum, happiness, man, Music, Poetry, School

May 12, 2015

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Having more sex will not lead to increased happiness…sadly

by Chinwe Okafor Im sure most will not find this piece of information palatable. All that time invested in the act and all for nothing? Well i never believed in self-helps much less the one that describes the endless joy that comes with continuous sexual intercourse. Research has shown that it is the reverse case... Read More

happiness, increase, intercourse, wrong

December 28, 2014

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Remembering Jane Austen: Is happiness in marriage entirely a matter of chance?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Jane Austen was a 19th century English novelist who’s one of the most prominent writers in history. People marked her 239th birthday posthumously this month. Her books were published over 200 years ago, but many of her ideas on love and relationship are still relevant till today. In one of her books... Read More

happiness, Jane Austen, Marriage, Pride and Prejudice

August 27, 2014

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Opinion: Why should you be happy? Please don’t be happy

by Richard Chilee I want to be happy. Why shouldn’t I be happy? They don’t want me to be happy. I just want to be happy. We must have come across those lines sometimes in life. We may even be the ones who said them. Happiness is one of the most important characteristics of a... Read More

happiness, life, Richard Chilee, World

July 22, 2014

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What if your first dates gets REALLY bad? | 6 ways to exit (gracefully!)

by Brooke Hofer First dates have loads of potential to be either rewarding… or disastrous. It takes a confident collegiette to take this first step toward a relationship! Some would say that the benefits of going on a first date aren’t worth the potential risks: awkwardness, incompatibility, or extreme nervousness. However, taking... Read More

July 17, 2014

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10 things to avoid while trying to seduce a woman

by ANI If men don’t own and feel their sexuality, women are not going to feel it either. Sex and dating coach Melanie Curtin – founder of vixen on the loose – has revealed ten things that men should avoid while hitting on women.1. Men should avoid negging – also known as... Read More

July 13, 2014

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11 ways to make your second date a success

by Angkush Bahuguna It’s just the second time you’re meeting. Just because you kissed her on the first date doesn’t mean you’re supposed to kiss on the second date too. She may or may not feel like kissing you. Maintain your distance and treat her with respect. The first date went great,... Read More

July 11, 2014

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7 tips for getting through to a partner who doesn’t listen

by Lyndsie Robinson Getting through to a partner who doesn’t listen is frustrating, difficult, and likely to seem like an exercise in futility once you get exasperated enough. It’s not necessarily that your partner doesn’t want to listen to you; he or she may simply lack active listening skills. Sometimes, of course, there... Read More

July 5, 2014

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8 (shameful) ways women try to attract men

by Julia Austin You emasculate guys, you point out things that are girly about them, you make them believe you see them as total feminine wusses. You do this so the guy wants toprove to you that he’s manly, by asking you out, kissing you, asking for your number or whatever. Finding a... Read More

July 1, 2014

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11 reasons to date a younger guy

by Anna Breslaw For instance: During sex, Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey listen to … wait for it … Mariah Carey. When it comes down to it, you’re the alpha dog in the relationship. Because you’re the grown-up, and grown-ups know better. Just kidding, kind of. 1. He has more energy — and his... Read More

June 22, 2014

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‘They have hotter sex’: 7 reasons to date a left-handed person

by Michelle Toglia No, money can’t buy you love, but — cha-ching! — lefties aren’t doing so bad out there. Left-handed fellas are 15 percent more likely to be richer than a right-handed man. And for those who went to college — 26 percent richer. A man or woman who can support themselves? Win. 1. They Have Hotter Sex... Read More

June 13, 2014

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Do it right: How to double-date like a professional

by Megan Reynolds You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. If you suspect that one of the people you’re seeing is starting to develop real, actionable feelings, and those feelings just aren’t there for you yet, it’s in your best interest and theirs to be honest. There comes a time in everybody’s... Read More

June 8, 2014

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Don’t do it! 7 biggest first date deal breakers

by Diana White Meeting Mr. Right can be hard and if you are looking for a long-term relationship, you should be ready to face many first date deal breakers. But don’t be upset, because this experience will help you find the right guy down the road. Don’t waste your time on the wrong... Read More

June 7, 2014

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8 kinds of guys you lose your virginity to

by Anna Breslaw He’s probably been in love with you for years, admit it. You avoid each other’s eyes for the rest of the year. All your friends think you’re going to end up together, à la Dawson and Joey and/or Harry and Sally, but … no, thank you. 1. The Slightly Older... Read More

June 5, 2014

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7 ways to get him interested by using eye contact

by Holly Riordan Even though he’s going to be paying attention to your eyes, don’t forget the importance of your lips. You can lick them, bite them, or apply lipstick. However, if you’re putting on lipstick, do so after you look at him. If you see a cutie from across a room,... Read More

June 3, 2014

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7 things we miss about old-school dating

by Vladlena Lee Today, instead of directly asking someone out, we just ask them to “hang out sometime.” However, years ago things were completely different and people were actually more direct. With the current dating scene, there are lots of things we miss about old-school dating. It seems that as the time went... Read More

June 1, 2014

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7 ways to attract a guy without using your looks

by Jennifer Houston Getting attention of the guy you are interested in can be a bit tricky, especially if you don’t use your looks. Looks are not everything and personality is much more important than looks. Although guys are highly visual creatures, most of them understand that a woman has a personality... Read More

May 30, 2014

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5 things your girl needs you to do for her always

by Sarah Jacobsson Purewal The old joke is that guys don’t like reading instructions any more than they like asking for directions. Well, neither does she. “You should be the one who’s willing to read the directions for household appliances, so she doesn’t have to A week ago, my car battery died. Completely.... Read More

May 27, 2014

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5 modern day dating struggles you have to face

by Nick Roy Dating isn’t what it used to be. Earlier, everything was less complicated and complex – simple, maybe, but definitely more reliable. As we evolve and progress, our lives become easier but dating and relationships become more tedious. Although, it’s difficult to escape from the clutches of modern day dating... Read More

May 25, 2014

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3 things you can tell about a woman from her shoes

by Men’s Health Most guys don’t even attempt to understand the profound relationship between a woman and her shoes. That’s fair. But if you’re looking for insights about her personality—whether she’s extroverted or introverted, fiery or laid-back—her feet are exactly where you want to be glancing. Skeptical? Science has our back: A 2012... Read More

International Happiness Day: Nigeria is a very unhappy country, but it’s not because of poverty

Adedotun Adekanmbi: In the slums of Ijora-Badia, happiness and poverty are not mutually exclusive

Oluwadamilola Shonibare: In pursuit of happiness [Nigerian Voices]

Opinion: Why we can’t be happy

Opinion: Nigeria’s twisted search for happiness

POETRY: Dance

Having more sex will not lead to increased happiness…sadly

Remembering Jane Austen: Is happiness in marriage entirely a matter of chance?

Opinion: Why should you be happy? Please don’t be happy

What if your first dates gets REALLY bad? | 6 ways to exit (gracefully!)

10 things to avoid while trying to seduce a woman

11 ways to make your second date a success

7 tips for getting through to a partner who doesn’t listen

8 (shameful) ways women try to attract men

11 reasons to date a younger guy

‘They have hotter sex’: 7 reasons to date a left-handed person

5 tips for contacting your ex without ruining your current relationship

Do it right: How to double-date like a professional

Don’t do it! 7 biggest first date deal breakers

8 kinds of guys you lose your virginity to

7 ways to get him interested by using eye contact

5 reasons why girls with boyfriends want guy friends

7 things we miss about old-school dating

7 ways to attract a guy without using your looks

7 dating obstacles and how you can overcome them

5 things your girl needs you to do for her always

10 reasons why your girlfriend doesn’t want you touching her phone

5 modern day dating struggles you have to face

3 things you can tell about a woman from her shoes

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