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Oh dearest would i be a scoundrel to have thee my heart sketches the invaluable with thee like the Lilly, i drew thyself on a board of gold, freedom is but a bit expression of thou a mighty monarch thou canst make me like a camel passing through a needles eye it is made possible with thou, oh sketch me a reigning monarch with Scandinavian courtier a cavalry of thousand legions By Owoicho Peter Audu.

In 1943, tin mining in the vicinity of the village of Nok near the Jos Plateau region of Nigeria brought to light a terracotta head, evidence of the oldest known figurative sculpture south of the Sahara. Although stylistically related heads, figures, animals, and pottery shards have been found in a number of Nigerian sites since that time, such works are identified by the name of the small village where the first terracotta head was discovered. Artifacts continue to be unearthed without documentation of the context in which they were buried, a lack of extensive archaeological study that has severely limited our understanding of Nok terracottas. One of the earliest African centers of ironworking and terracotta figure production, the Nok culture remains an enigma. Most Nok sculpture is hollow and coil-built like pottery. Finely worked to a resilient consistency from local clays and gravel, the millennia-long endurance of these ancient objects is a testament to the techn

Striking as a thunderbolt piercing like an iced blade the midnight horseman a knight of terror a presence of fear a figure of agony a looming night in the Armour of terror, the midnight horseman a man that makes pale the glorious moon a sight that ignites borne fire in the hearts of men wither thou com est for men expect only the shining knight. By Owoicho Peter Audu.

Oh my beautiful hobbit the laurel of my Olympus great is thy beauty a scandal to midnight, how gorgeous you are in the glory of the mornings a threat to ugliness thou art a gem rare even in griffimdor, stout like the Eskimos of the northern hills pale like the elves of the western axis thou art a treasure a mystic figure a lyre of great harmony . By Owoicho Peter Audu.

Stares in her eyes like midnight, murmurs restrained for overflows of emotions my mata oh how i will leave hanya for your beauty could let a camel feel thirsty, i long to be called maigida for my eyes will glow the day i set you in the prison of my heart like an oracle will i keep you in my court of semitic huts my treasury long for a nyarinya with a glorious hilight on her forehead like moonlight, haba mana a maigida with you a day is worth m ore than a maigida for life. By Owoicho Peter Audu

There are several ways you could go about defining art, but my suspicion is that one will get you better results than the others. I could tell you that art plays a large part in making our lives infinitely rich. Imagine, just for a minute, a world without art! (You may think "So what?" but please consider the impact that lack of graphics would have on your favorite video game.) Art stimulates different parts of our brains to make us laugh or incite us to riot, with a whole gamut of emotions in between.

It’s no news that the fashion industry loves talking about trends whether the retro fashion trends or the futuristic. While this may have a way of affecting our sartorial focus, the fact remains that the New Year always comes with a lot of trend prediction and this year is no different as we intend looking at trends that might likely shape the fashion year. The fashion trends of last year have been clearly established. From the runway to the red carpet, inspired fashionistas in Nigeria rocked each seasons hottest trends with gusto. So what will we actually want to wear this year? As always, the Lagos Fashion Week and the end of New York Fashion Week brings with them the inevitable forecasting of next years biggest fashion trends and this year is no different. Several designers showed pretty, edgy, groundbreaking, inspiring and totally wearable looks that we cant wait to get our hands on. While it ís still too early to tell which styles the masses will take to, there

Before anything else… understand that a big chunk of style depends on a confident  attitude . Self-confidence doesn’t just help you engage with men. It’s an internal driving force for remembering who are you are, what you stand for. When you’re in sync with your sense of purpose, it sends a strong signal that affects the “aura” you give off – and even the clothes you wear. So how do you build that confidence? Start by learning from a good mentor. An older babe who exudes confidence the second she makes eye contact with anybody (without coming off as arrogant). Aside from that, master the art of power posing whenever you lack self-confidence. You’d be surprised by how much simple actions like the “ Superwoman pose ” can benefit us mentally.

Entering the real world – you’ve got to open your eyes to the inconvenient truth:  books are always judged by their covers. Appearances do matter. Especially when it comes to first impressions. Isn’t a good personality still important? Absolutely. But some people won’t ever be exposed to it if they can’t see past your lackluster “cover.” To nail first impressions, your style and image have to work within society’s system of what’s acceptable – what’s expected of young professionals. You want to dress in a way that can easily grant you those precious seconds to sell a thought, make your case, and influence others. That means you must stick to crisp, clean, and well-fitted clothing. That’s what encourages people to take you more seriously. Any young doctor, lawyer, consultant or salesman needs to understand this. It also matters to  dress appropriately for your age . If your wardrobe screams “student” or “teenager” – you’re going to be treated like you’re still a k

Let us go through some tips for enhancing one’s personality: Smile a lot- Nothing works better than a big smile when it comes to interacting with people around. Do not forget to flash your trillion dollar smile quite often. Believe me, it works! As they say “ a smile is a curve that sets everything straight ”. A smiling face wins even the toughest soul. Wear your smile while interacting with others. Smile not only helps in enhancing an individual’s personality but also winning other’s heart. Think positive- It is really essential to think positive. Remember there is light at the end of every dark tunnel. Do not always think negative as it not only acts as a demotivating factor but also makes an individual dull and frustrated. Don’t get upset over minor things. Be a little flexible and always look at the broader perspectives of life. Dress Sensibly- Dressing sensibly and smartly go a long way in honing one’s personality. One needs to dress according to the occasion.

Ray Stephen Oche And His Matumbo - Botalaboyoka - YouTube ▶ 5:11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8yZuzfc-Ic            Ray Steve before he was born has an aunt whom up till date was able to make it to the archives of smith sonian museum of art her name is Edigwu so the family didnt only bring native celebrities but world celebrities Born on June 28 1936, in Edikwu Village, Oturkpo, Idoma Division, Benue Plateau State, Nigeria, Ray Stephen Oche comes from a family of musicians, singers and flute players. His ancestors and folks were undisputed celebrities in the many music festivals of his native region, especially in the 30′s, and Ray just followed with amazing ease and talent, the path they had so gloriously thread. From the tender age of 8, Ray was already an outstanding flute player in his village school band. Soon after, Ray joined local bands and became a first rate Obinde singer and started travelling extensively, visiting every part of Northern Nigeria, wh

Bayo Omoboriowo is a photojournalist and the official chief photographer to the president Muhamadu Buhari

Residents of Maiduguri and Chibok, the hometown of the 82 school girls released by Boko Haram last Saturday, woke up to jubilation over reports that the girls were to be delivered to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. Sources from Chibok said the entire town partied, with Churches getting filled to brim for different sessions of the Sunday services in expression of gratitude to God for “the bountiful harvest of release of our daughters from the hands of their abductors. “Our joy is unquantifiable; we are most grateful to God most high for this day, and will continue to pray fervently for the release of the remaining 103,” Mrs Yana Galam, the leader of the mothers of the abducted girls, said as she boarded a vehicle to Abuja. Residents of Maiduguri also expressed joy yesterday, when they heard about release of 82 Chibok girls from their abductors on Saturday night. By reporting time, the Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area, Mr Yaga Yarakawa, could not be re

A series of photographs taken in the slums of Lagos shows the faces of sex workers living in squalid conditions. And the images have a tragic undercurrent, with tens of thousands of people in the sex trade diagnosed with HIV each year, and millions dying from AIDS across Nigeria . A survey conducted last year has also highlighted that attitudes towards condom use is helping the spread of the condition, and research suggests that nearly a quarter of Nigerian sex workers have HIV.

More endorsements and acknowledgements are being added to the portfolio of Efe Ejeba, winner of Big Brother Naija 2017 reality TV show, almost on a daily basis. It included the recent crowning of Efe as the Prince of Okpe Kingdom in Delta state. Before now,  Nigerian celebrities  like PSquare, Alibaba amongst others have hosted Efe after his win  giving him gifts. He  was also made Jos’ Ambassador for Entertainment a few weeks ago.

2017 Badagry Diaspora festival to reconnect Africans to their roots — 3rd November 2016 By Peter O Audu Africans in the Diaspora have been urged to come back home and explore the various cultures that have made the continent unique in the world. The call was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa during a press conference held in Lagos, to sensitize the public on preparation for the 2017 Badagry Diaspora Festival. The festival being organized by the African Renaissance Foundation (AFR) has as its theme: “Focusing on Diaspora Door of Return Ceremony.” It is aimed at reconnecting all African-Americans in the Diaspora to their roots and identify with their culture and history. Dabiri-Erewa said the festival will enable Africans in the Diaspora to reunite with their culture. Dabiri-Erewa said the festival would avail the organizers, the opportunity to discuss issues rel

Considering how much of an important part fashion plays in the lives of millions, the specific psychology of it is a relatively new field of research. But at the beginning of the year, one can't help thinking of wardrobe clearouts , style-overs or simply getting that workwear closet in good shape . So is your actual wardrobe giving off signs (good or bad)? We drilled our most knowledgeable source for fashion psychology, Dr. Carolyn Mair, a chartered psychologist who, as the London College of Fashion's reader of psychology, has established the world's first courses for this subject at the school. Using empirical evidence, there are conclusions that can potentially be drawn from that pile of clothes languishing on your floor or the fact you keep original designer hangers. "There are many potential problems with buying clothes every time you see something you like," Mair tells us. "One of them is the scenario above. Although this person really enj

The Emir of Gaidam, Alhaji Tijjani Saleh Gaidam has advised youths to shun drugs abuse, saying it's the root cause of Boko haram insurgency in Gaidam and other parts of Yobe State. The Emir spoke at "Peace symposium" organized for Youths by Center for Innovative Community Development (CICD) in collaboration with Northeast Regional Initiative (NERI), Saturday, in Gaidam town. Saleh said the consumption of illicit drugs has ruined the lives of many youths that were fully involved in Boko haram militancy. "I am appealing to Youths across Gaidam, Yobe and Northeast to desist from the act of sales and consumption of drugs, which is the root cause of the Boko haram militancy," he said The Emir, who was represented by District head of Pichimiram, Mohammad Zannah Nur said for sustainable peace to endure, youths should be tolerant and respectful to everyone irrespective of religion and cultural background. "You should be veritable instruments f

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