The International Mother Language Day approved at the 1999 UNESCO conference is celebrated on the 21st of February every year, and observed worldwide since 2000. The idea for the celebration […]
community voices
What does success mean to you?
There is hardly anyone whose response would be negative when asked if they want to be successful. Oh for sure, yes! Everybody wants to be successful. We have all been […]
What does Valentine’s day mean to you?
February 14 yearly is tagged Lovers’ day. For some, it is an event that calls for celebration and for others, it is of no significance. ANTHONIA DURU speaks with some […]
What does it mean to be a parent?
It is a pleasure to hear or read of the joys of having children; we see parents take pride in referring to children as their first, second ‘fruits’. While children […]
Is castration a better reward for rapists?
Almost on daily basis, cases of sexual violence, rape are reported and it seems there is no end in sight to this ugly reoccurring crime. What sort of punishment should […]
What signs show a man maybe be abusive in marriage?
Most women don’t plan to enter into abusive relationships. In fact, many women who have escaped abusive relationships swear to themselves that they will never get into another one, only […]
Is it out of place for a mother-in-law to wash her son-in-law’s cloth?
There are so many things that are considered unacceptable in this part of the world though there are no written laws against them. This week, ANTHONIA DURU collated people’s opinions […]
How Far Will You Go in Fighting Your Spouse’s Lover
Many say love is jealous. Stories abound how some wives fight their husbands’ lovers. How far can a man or a woman go in fighting his or her spouse’s lover? […]
Will You Encourage Your Adolescents to Use Contraceptives?
There have been calls by different international bodies on adolescent sexual and reproductive health which amongst many things promotes a range of safe and affordable contraceptive methods for young people. […]
Counting the Loses, Gains of Nigeria’s Border Closure
Since the closure of land borders, Nigerians have been lamenting the adverse effects of the borders which according to many inflicts untold hardship on Nigerians. While some applaud the Federal […]