Everyone has said something about Nigeria’s numerous problems and opportunities. There’s nothing new under the Sun. Nevertheless, for the ignorant, the forgetful, the curious, the historians...
When I was told to review a cookbook, I was mightily excited. This is totally new territory for me despite spending what must be years of...
A few weeks ago I decided to clean out my freezer and what did I find? Rabbit. I have this bad habit where I see something...
The weather has been incredibly beautiful in the past few weeks and staying indoors is a bit of a bummer. So, I spent the weekend with...
This is probably one of the more overlooked parts of losing weight: the diet. I actually don’t like to use the word ‘diet’ much because it...
Chude Jideonwo is one half of The Future Project team. He is young, hardworking, and very passionate about Nigeria. Chude is the only son of his...
I wondered what to cook for my next BN Cuisine post. In light of the tribalistic comments filtering through cyberspace about the #bringbackourgirls campaign, I was...
I heard the most intriguing story this weekend that made me question the impact social media has on our finances. Sade: I need a favor. Please...
Ernest Hemingway once told the story of a father and son who had become estranged. The son ran away, and the father set off to find...
One fundamental thing you’re told in a writing workshop or training is “Write What You Know”. This comes on the heel of “Show Don’t Tell”. The...
There is no doubt that it is mango season. Everywhere I turn, I see mangoes. In the markets, in supermarkets, in wheel barrows pushed around by...
It’s mother’s day again and every year around this time I think about all the amazing mothers that have helped us to accomplish so much. I...
During my time at Unilag, there was a situation which led to the closure of the hostels. So, students were forced to ‘find their square root’....
I’m very excited to introduce BellaNaija readers to the wonderful world of Elles Icebox. You see, Elles Icebox was birthed after I attended an event where...
Cross Training If you are looking for a great way to combine strength and cardio, look no further. Cross-training improves muscular fitness and builds endurance and...
San’u BN Cuisine Fam, You know I am still surprised that between us and the Chinese, rice isn’t coming out of our bodies like sweat or...
Scarcely has the blood dried from the singed floors of Nyanya Car Park, has time mended the broken bodies injured in the first bombing. Scarcely have...
This is my happy place. This is where I find a minute of quiet… irrespective of what is going on in my world. But it’s so...
A Nigerian guy and his Caucasian girlfriend moved into our house last weekend. Last night as they were having dinner, she asked him if he had...
In many societies, the traditional role of providing for the family is that of the man. Today, however, harsh economic realities are forcing lots of families...
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