There is no denying the fact that bad economic and foreign policies can precipitate serious crises like such we experience today in Nigeria capable of sparking off dangerous political consequences thus making politicians demand arbitrary power to deal with emergency situations caused by bad government policies. When times are bad many people have no option but are often too willing to go along and support terrible things that would be unthinkable in good times. In Nigeria, for instance, we have had dictators in military garbs and it took us years of dogged fighting, dingdong struggles, and battles to return the country from military dictatorship to constitutional democracy like such Nigerians enjoyed in the past one and half decades ago. Prior to the freedom that held sway in the past 16 years of Nigeria's civil democratic rule, Nigerians languished under the jackboot of the military that saw the emergence of many pro-democracy groups, the most vibrant of all being the...
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Possible keys to Improving Your Attitude An Attitude can be defined as the manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, especially of the mind : Attitude can also be described as the way you think about yourself or somebody else. An individual’s attitude is developed from their own internal feelings and thoughts, and is inherent in each person’s unique behavior. Considering this, attitude can be a result of both personal experiences and observed experiences of others. These can be influenced by social roles and norms. The conclusions that are drawn from each and every experience influence each individual’s beliefs and behaviors. The interesting thing is that, these attitudes can change and improve. Everyone feels good when they are praised for showing a positive...
Do you happen to be one of the many in a relationship with things suddenly feeling and looking weird, here are 5 signs that might point to the fact that he/she want you to break up with him/her. 1. He/she Flirts with the opposite sex in your presence. Only if he/she is stupid then he/she will know that doing such will warrant a long break in the relationship. When your man/woman starts flirting with others while you can see either in person or on social media, its a clear sign he/she is done with you. 2. Frequency of Calls And Text Suddenly reduces The one man/woman who could not go a day without calling or texting three to four times a day suddenly is too busy to call or text just once a day, he/she want you to be a man and end it with him/her. 3. He/she pick fights at every chance He/she used to be the one who never paid so much attention to little things and would do anything to avoid a quarrel, now he/she picks a fight with you at any slight chance, yes,...
Being single is a state for the fragile heart. It is a time when you watch your friends start to date, get married or have children. You may also find yourself in the dating world but things are not going well. As a single man/woman, you can relate with these 1. You will have lonely moments. You will feel all alone and sometimes get tear y-eyed. 2. You will sometimes second-guess yourself. There are moments where you will doubt your own abilities and feel incompetent. . 3. You will be vulnerable Not having a partner will make you vulnerable, especially when you are lonely. You will jump right into the arms of the first person who shows up and your flaws will be revealed. You may not be desperate, but your emotions will act up. 4. Your married and dating friends will make you feel like an outcast. some of your married and dating friends will get on your nerves sometimes, especially when they talk about their partners and rub it in ...
All enjoy a really good kiss, but did you know that locking lips with someone makes you live longer, helps prevent tooth decay and burns calories? Apart from the obvious bacteria swapping and reducing stress levels, it turns out there is plenty more to know about a good snog with your partner, lover, or whoever else you happen to be swapping saliva with. Author David Wolfe has produced a video on the 11 thinks you never knew about kissing, and these are the surprising facts, captured UK’s The Sun. 1. It increases life expectancy Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than men who don’t. 2. It prevents tooth decay Kissing increases the mouth’s production of saliva, which helps to clean the mouth and prevent tooth decay. 3. We swap more than just germs We swap an average of 9ml of water, 0.7mg of protein, 0.18mg of organic compounds, 0.71mg of different fats and 0.45mg of sodium chloride when we lock lips. 4. But there are still A LOT of germs i...
You have finally agreed to go on a date with this guy who has been pestering you for a while now at an exquisite fun hub like Epe Resort . You are excited and feel the butterflies in your tummy. Of course, you hope things work out this time as you don’t want it to go the way of your past relationships. For many ladies, their main concern is what to wear for the date. Your very instinct is to look good. And again, you want to excite him with your appearance without necessarily giving too much away. If you are going on a first date soon, Jumia Travel , Africa's No 1 hotel booking shares tips on what to wear. Stick to your personal style The rule of thumb to dress for a first date is never to experiment with newest trends. These trends may probably not work for you at that very moment. But if you are confident that you can pull it off, go ahead. To be on a safer side, stick to your personal style. Importantly, do not step down your style because of a stranger...
The Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG, group, on Tuesday marched to the Aso Villa, lending a voice to the continuous clamor for the release of the abducted Chibok girls. According to a DAILY POST report, the group, led by Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education and leader of the BBOG, were denied access 'as usual' by a battalion of policemen at the entrance. Security operatives barricaded the entrance, stopping the group from gaining access into Aso Rock. They consequently resorted to sitting on the floor under the scorching sun with their lips sealed.