What comes to mind when the term ‘feminism’ is mentioned, even among the female folk is a picture of a strong-willed, independent, self-reliant, no-nonsense, maybe female executive… The word was actually coined by Charles Fourier in 1837, and can be defined to as ‘the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as …
\’I have no talent\’, he said, in a serious matter-of-fact tone. Tope had told me the same thing more times than I could count on the fingers of one hand. He felt cheated, that God should invest His gifts on some particular people, leaving others with little or nothing to hold on to. I continue …
Why Christians should not go into politics. With the 2015 elections looming and the Boko Haram drama, there have been many predictions about who will come in or go out of the political circle. Some people have taken it upon themselves to debate every issue about the government and the country while others have decided …
The Guy Called Othello. You may have seen him before. He’s that guy who might always be holding his lady too close at that party, not wanting anyone to get close. He may be that kind of guy who calls her every hour. You may call him over-possessive, over-protective or both. Don’t bother with the …
A friend once asked me which scenario was worse: having a relationship with a miser or with one who had pathological jealousy. I couldn’t decide definitively but I felt both were awful. Then it hit me that no one comes bearing a tag on their head saying; ‘I’ll never give you a penny’ I’m not …
She’s holding the baby, and then walks to her husband who’s talking with one of his pals. Then she angrily moves away, gets into the car, shuts the door, pulls the maid into the car and drives off leaving a bewildered husband who is calling after her and his shocked friend. Of course, a casual …
When we think of an open person we think of someone who is warm, friendly, transparent and accomodating. But, caution is advised. What you think is just your natural friendliness might be dangerous for you or might put you in unpleasant positions. Being too open might expose you to manipulation by others. It gives someone …
Being stalked is no joke. Ask anyone who has been unfortunate to have the experience. It\’s not funny to know that you might need to keep looking over your shoulder, screening your calls and messages or sometimes living in fear or constant irritation. However, the most annoying part of being stalked is how some …
They come in various sizes and shapes. They may be snappy dressers or wear wierd clothing(yeah like wearing red on pink, and yes it did happen). They may be high class, middle or low class. They may be male or female(though more often male. But they have one thing in common. They are an …
What dance shall we dance? When the drums are rolled away: What song shall we sing? When the music fades; And the teardrops cling to our chins, When thick darkness closes in on us, Like a cold blanket in the harmattan, Today, we rise again To fight a new fight We believe in tomorrow, Faith\’s …
