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  Lately, I receive so many requests on a daily basis that I honestly start to wonder if I’m living in a different world. Yes! we all agree these are hard times.  Everyone is going through something. But I still struggle to understand how someone can sit comfortably in their home and place demands on another person to meet their personal needs without any real value exchange. Don’t get me wrong…life happens. Unexpected problems arise, and sometimes we genuinely need help from others. That’s normal. That’s human…But how does a grown adult convince themselves that taxing another adult for their birthday or weekend chilling is reasonable?  Who doesn’t have a birthday? House rent, school fees sef no dey my list of emergency expenses talk less of birthday or wedding. Let’s get serious… I like to think of myself as a generous person. I give when I can, I show up when it matters. But I’m beginning to realize that many people who casually “ask” me for help don’t actually  ne...

Claudia is the name Love is not a prize you win for just “being someone” or just “doing something”, it’s more of what you do and how you do it. Is the art in the act that makes it interesting. I recently got my daughter an iPhone 16 for her birthday. She was happy and grateful. Later, I got her a pair of AirPods. Her reaction? Pure joy. Uncontrollable excitement. The kind that lights up the whole room. Logically, the iPhone should have meant more. It costs more yea… It carries more “value” on paper but here’s the truth: while the iPhone meant more to  me (because it cost me more)  the AirPods meant more to  her and  her reaction was completely VALID. That became a teachable moment for me because it mirrors how many of us love in our relationships. We often give what  we  think is important. What  we  value rather than what truly matters to the person we love. And when our effort isn’t received the way we expect, we feel unappreciated, frustrated o...

  Claudiopuzzo  Dear millennials, Are we coming out this year or are we staying safely behind our keypads, tucked in bed? As we step into a new year, I’ve been reflecting on the quiet loneliness that can come with being a mature single millennial in a world that’s moving at the speed of AI. Everything feels fast, automated and constantly evolving, yet many of us were raised with conservative values that emphasized patience, depth and meaningful connection. Between adapting to innovation and holding on to who we are, it’s easy to feel like we don’t quite fit in. We’re navigating family, careers, growth and self-awareness whilst still craving genuine human connection. I don’t know… but maybe we need to start showing up a little more offline. Authentically and courageously with our imperfections, just as we are. There has to be a way to embrace progress without losing ourselves. 2026: I’m choosing connection over isolation, one conversation at a time. Tag me to events in the Bay ...

  I wanted to mind my business but since the year is coming to a wrap, I said let me tell you… As the years count, your body keeps scores. There’s a simple truth many of us overlook in our daily lives. Any part of your body that you overuse will age faster than the rest.  The body is incredibly resilient but it is not invincible. When we push it beyond balance, it always finds a way to remind us.Many people overlook how lifestyle choices especially when taken to extremes, can affect long-term productivity.  Think about it...if you sit for long hours every day, your back and joints eventually pay the price. If your eyes are constantly exposed to bright screens without rest, strain and vision problems become almost inevitable.  The same principle applies to every part of the body. For instance, there's a common belief amongst men that they must have sporadic intercourse to protect their prostate health which makes them often sleep around with multiple women. You would ...

I still can’t believe I renewed my Nigerian passport from outside Nigeria in  less than two weeks  without stepping foot in the embassy.  Yes, you read that right.  No travel. No queues. No stress. Just me, my phone and a surprisingly efficient system. How It Started My passport expired in September and I needed to renew it urgently but I could not travel to the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C.. So I started digging around for alternatives and discovered something I wasn’t sure was even real:  Contactless passport renewal . All from home! Thankfully, I had the new B-series passport (the one linked to your NIN) which qualified me for the online process. Still, I was skeptical. Nigerian portals can sometimes be… let’s just say, “audio innovations.” Tech this, innovation that but when it's time to actually work? E get as e be. But since I had no choice (and no travel plan), I decided to give it a go. The application process was  shockingly smooth. I comple...

 Nothing good comes from arming anyone — whether with a gun or with your heart. When we think of weapons, we imagine power placed in someone’s hands that can harm us. Yet many of us do the same in relationships when we hand over our peace, self-worth and identity to someone else. It may not leave visible scars but the emotional weight can be just as destructive. Too often, love is mistaken for overextending ourselves. We bend until we break, sacrifice until we’re empty and chase after people who only meet us halfway (if at all). Surrendering the best parts of ourselves to someone who hasn’t earned or proven they can protect them. This is not love.   True love doesn’t ask you to arm someone else at your own expense. It doesn’t demand endless explanations, constant proving or the quiet acceptance of neglect. The right person will not only accept your love but also honor it, protect it and give back with consistency and care. Staying true to yourself means recognizing that your h...