Why are so many people such as entrepreneurs, bankers, parents, medical professionals, and students constantly exhausted even after resting? Across Lagos and many urban cities today, fatigue has quietly become part of everyday life. The entrepreneur trying to keep a business afloat, the banker navigating endless targets, the parent carrying the emotional and financial responsibilities Read More…
With everyone becoming more aware of their carbon footprints, eco-friendly cleaning is on the rise. Most common items in your kitchen can be used to make effective, natural cleaning solutions that are both cost effective and eco-friendly.The items will not only eliminate the need for chemical-filled products but also provide a safer option for homes. Read More…
By Joy Essien Luxury living in Ikoyi has evolved into something far more sophisticated than simply occupying an expensive address. In today’s Lagos, Ikoyi represents a carefully insulated ecosystem — a private world designed to shield its residents from the pressures, unpredictability, and infrastructural inconsistencies of the wider city. Here, luxury is measured less by Read More…
There are many people in Lagos waking up every morning already exhausted before the day even begins. They drag themselves through traffic, meetings, parenting, deadlines, religious activities, social obligations and endless expectations, while quietly wondering why their body feels heavier than it should. A woman I recently worked with, whom I will call Amaka (not Read More…
Hiccups can be annoying and sometimes embarrassing, too. They are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, usually caused by eating too quickly or drinking carbonated beverages. While there are several remedies suggested for hiccups, using sugar and water is a simple and natural way that most people find effective. Today, we explore how these common household Read More…
The Surface Calm and the Deeper Struggle She sat across from me with a quiet composure that often masks deep emotional fatigue. On the surface, she was functioning—she had a stable job, showed up to her responsibilities, and kept life moving. But beneath that structure was a growing sense of heaviness she could no longer Read More…
Dinning etiquette is key to making a positive impression in social settings, whether at a formal dinner or a casual meal with friends. Mastering the basics of dinning etiquette ensures you feel confident and at ease in any situation. This guide provides 5 essential etiquette tips to navigate any dining experience with grace and poise. Read More…
A Quiet Turning Point If you are just coming across this column, it offers a real-life look into how anxiety unfolds and, more importantly, how it can begin to shift over time. Over the past weeks, we have been following Tolani (not her real name), a young woman in her early twenties, learning to navigate Read More…
In Psychology, bitterness is often categorized as a “complex emotion.” Unlike anger, which is a high-energy, short-lived “approach” emotion, bitterness is low-energy, long-term “avoidance” state.It often stems from a sense of unresolved justice or unmet expectations. It is a complex emotional state where anger and disappointment have lingered long enough to become a lens through Read More…
Best Gym and Fitness Centres in Surulere By Joy Mfon Essien In Surulere, fitness is no longer a quiet, solitary routine tucked into spare hours. It has become part of the district’s social rhythm — something you see on the streets at dawn, in packed gyms after work, and across weekend gatherings around the National Read More…
