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Category : Family
Our wedding was on October 14, 1966. But our marriage began three weeks later. We were dressed up and on our way to the swankiest restaurant in town. We had saved all week for the big splurge. One problem–my bride was wearing the most horrible perfume ever manufactured. Smelled like a mixture of mustard gas,…
A churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. I’ve gone for 30 years now,” he wrote, “and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me I can’t remember a single one…
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Cliques are groups of friends, but not all groups of friends are cliques. A clique is a group of friends that pick and choose who is in their group and they leave certain people out on purpose. When you are around others and start to notice that you are no longer yourself or you stop voicing…
A Family is one of the essential building blocks of any society and happy families make a happy society. Everyone wants to live in a happy family as a family is the place where human beings find the accomplishment of life. Living in a happy family is important as it helps to mould each and…
For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book,The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.” How…
The joy of every mother is to carry her pregnancy to term. This, however, is not often the case. A new maternal and child health survey shows that at least two of every 10 Nigerian women lose their pregnancy at one stage or the other before full term. Beyond Nigerian women, the survey also states…
When talking to your kids about sex, make sure the conversation is age-appropriate. Explain things in a way that your child can understand, given their age. Don’t think you have to cover everything at once. Younger kids are interested in pregnancy and babies, rather than the act of sex. Every child is different, but here…
If parents do not teach their children about sex, they will learn about it from somewhere else Beginning a conversation about sex early and continuing that conversation as the child grows is the best sex education strategy. It lets parents avoid giving one big talk when the child reaches adolescence, when it may already…
Nigerian Tertiary Institution Info
- Auchi Poly Academic Calendar 2025The approved academic calendar for the morning programmes at Auchi Polytechnic has been released. This schedule outlines key academic activities, resumption dates, meetings, public holidays, and examinations. Important Dates End of First Semester 14th March 2025 – Examination ends for all students 15th March 2025 – Students vacate halls of residence 27th March 2025 – […]
- Makurdi College of Nursing Basic Midwifery Admission Form 2025Makurdi College of Nursing Sciences (MCONS) has announced the sale of admission forms for the Basic Midwifery Programme. Applicants must meet the required conditions to be considered for admission. Admission Requirements Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application. Must have a Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE/NECO), GCE O’ Level, or […]
- AAU Freshers Orientation Programme Schedule 2025The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has announced a change in the schedule for the 2025 orientation ceremony. The event, originally planned for March 11, 2025, will now be held on March 19, 2025. Who Should Attend This announcement is directed to: Fresh students Parents and guardians The university community The general […]
- Akwa Ibom Poly Orientation Programme for 2024/2025 FreshmenThe Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic has scheduled its 2024/2025 orientation programme for newly admitted students. This programme is for ND I Full-time, ND I Part-time, and HND I students. Event Details Date: Monday, 17th March, and Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Venue: Polytechnic Library Conference Hall Attendance Instructions All students must arrive before […]
- NOUN 14th Convocation Ceremony 2025 - Schedule & EventsThe National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced its 14th Convocation Ceremony for April 11-12, 2025. The ceremony will be held on-site at the Convocation Arena, Jabi, Abuja, and off-site for other study centres across Nigeria. Graduands will be awarded degrees during the event. Schedule of Events Convocation Lecture Date: April 11, 2025 Time: […]
- FUWukari Admission List for 2024/2025 Academic SessionThe admission list for the 2024/2025 academic session at Federal University Wukari (FUWUKARI) is now available. This list contains the names of candidates who have been offered admission into various undergraduate programmes. Candidates who took part in the FUWUKARI post-UTME screening can check their status online. Check FUWUKARI Admission List Currently, the admission list is […]
- Leventis Foundation Scholarships 2025-2026 for NigeriansApplications are open for the Leventis Foundation Scholarships 2025-2026. Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece, and the A. G. Leventis Foundation are providing financial support for Nigerian students. This opportunity allows young professionals to study in a global academic environment. Scholarship Details The scholarships cover: Two full scholarships for the Alba MBA […]
- Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism 2025 | $15,000 awardThe Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism 2025 is now open for applications. This prize, organised by the 1952 Africa Foundation in partnership with the HOW Foundation, aims to support African artists. The focus is on creative works that explore the future of Africa through art and storytelling. Theme The theme for the competition is […]
- 234 Community Impact Challenge (CIC 4.0) For Nigerian StudentsNigerian students can take part in the 234 Community Impact Challenge (CIC 4.0) to solve real problems in their communities. This challenge supports young people in driving change by identifying issues and providing solutions. Winners receive grants, certificates, and training to improve their impact. How It Works The challenge runs in three stages. Stage 1 […]
- Apply for Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship 2025Women across Africa have an opportunity to launch careers in technology through the Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship. This programme provides hands-on experience in multiple roles, mentorship from industry experts, and the potential for full-time employment. Available Roles Interns will join Moniepoint in various technology-focused positions, including: Data Engineer DevOps Cloud Engineer Backend Engineer Frontend […]