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TIME Magazine Cover: King Leo - Feb. 6, 2012
US-based Nigerian lecturer shot dead by local hunter in Osun
The incident reportedly occurred between 8:00 and 8:30 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at a private residence of one Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son to the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode, who was marking his 50th anniversary on the throne. The deceased, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, was summoned to a meeting in the residence of Eniola located along Inisa Road in Ejigbo after taking part in the coronation anniversary.
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Why I Still Believe in Santa Claus
Just prior to Christmas in 1823, a poem called “A Visit from St. Nicholas” appeared in the Troy Sentinel, sans attribution. The author, perhaps viewing this particular literary excursion as slumming it, was Clement Clarke Moore, who had hit upon the idea of a Christmas poem for the American masses the year prior when out riding in a sleigh.
A respected academic, Moore regarded such verse below his intellectual station, and yet, he couldn’t help himself.
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Why This Mother Gave Her Kids Her Last Name, Not Their Dad's
The woman from the Social Security office had a lot of questions. I dutifully answered them, using my shoulder to clamp the big hospital phone to my ear so I could use both hands to adjust my one-day-old son’s latch. She asked me my name, birthdate, place of birth, marital status, Social Security number. Then she asked me all of these same questions about my husband. Then she asked for the baby’s time and date of birth, his sex, and to carefully spell his first and middle names.
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World's oldest selfie | Pulse Nigeria
It depicts Shah Nasseredin, the fourth king of the Qajar dynasty, and his wife, captured in the Andaruni (harem) mirror. Shah Nasseredin, born in 1831 and died in 1896, appears to be at least 20 years old in the photo, placing this unique selfie between the 1850s and 1860s. Known for his love of photography, Shah Nasseredin was a talented photographer himself. During his numerous trips to Europe, he acquired state-of-the-art cameras and appointed at least two official court photographers.
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10 Tips for Taking Better Smartphone Photos
Smartphone cameras have only gotten more phenomenal in the past three years, with companies beefing up photo resolution, adding more lenses, and integrating photo storage options that keep you snapping without fear of filling your camera roll. Ask anyone with an Instagram account and you’ll soon discover the camera is the killer feature on any smartphone. If you’ve got the latest and greatest smartphone, you should step up your photography game to match.
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10 Top Passages From 'Fifty Shades of Grey' by E.L. James on Kindle
February 13, 2015 6:30 AM EST
While Fifty Shades of Grey dominates theaters this weekend, it’ll be easy to forget that the E.L. James erotic novel on which the film is based is quite the work of writing: flip to any page and it’s clear that James’ style—My inner goddess is swaying and writhing to some primal carnal rhythm—is truly a force of nature.
Every sentence is more or less quotable, but Amazon rounded up the top 10 most highlighted quotes from Fifty Shades’ Kindle e-book edition.
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2 Nigerian women, Eva Omaghomi and Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu stun at the coronation of King C
Eva Omaghomi and Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu were present and pivotal to the coronation of England's new monarch.
Eva Omaghomi has stolen so many hearts with her attire at the coronation of King Charles III, but she was not the only Nigerian woman in attendance.
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5 perfect aso-oke outfits for the stylish Yoruba bride
Lace and aso-oke If you are a daring bride, try this rectangular low-cut blouse made with a mixture of aso-oke and lace. You can also try the tested and trusted steps headgear. ADVERTISEMENT
Sailor’s bow Okay, here is how to make a statement, Chioma looks stunning with the sailor’s cut neckline and sleeves. It’s so refreshing. Floral delight ADVERTISEMENT
This floral aso-oke is delightful, can you see how it opens up?
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5 reasons you should consider dating an Igbo man
Had enough of heartbreak? Try Igbo men.
Igbo men are a diamond in the rough. When you first meet them after decades of fraternizing with Yoruba men you might be skeptical at first and but stick with them for premium enjoyment. 1. Igbo men will not cheat on you Unlike their counterparts, Igbo men are focused on the money and the money alone. If they are with you then they are with you.
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