CLON LESLEY

It’s normal to see a lady go on lavish vacations in exquisite locations with no single dime in the pocket. (Or purse). For am man to be able to afford the same trip he may need to work his socks off for some months (or years, as the case may be). And sometimes he may need to collaborate with some friends in order to chest the expenses.  But here we have a female without a job, a skill or source of income of any sort making these trips multiple times. Simple because she has a pretty face. This example explains the basic concept of the infamous pretty privilege; which I never knew was a thing until recently. Now, don’t get me wrong. There is nothing wrong in a person receiving preferential treatment or advantages based on their physical looks. I mean I wouldn’t mind getting stuff for free simply because I have a big head. My only problem is with those sisters who make it a full time job. If we’re being honest to ourselves, then we’ll all agree that being physically attractive is alwa...

She sat quietly in the cab as the driver slowly waded his way through Port Harcourt traffic. The only thing quiet about her at that moment was her physical appearance. Deep inside her a war raged. Her heart was beating twice as fast as its usual rate while her thoughts raced even faster. After a couple of futile tries to engage her in a conversation, the driver gave up and instead turned up the volume of the radio. Suddenly Michael Bolton’s voice wafted through the speakers as he chimed his all-time classic How Am I Supposed To Live Without You. She opened her mouth to ask him to turn it off; not just because she wanted to be left to her thoughts, she also didn’t want anything that would aggravate the pains she was already feeling. But she thought better of it. If there were any songs that could describe how she felt, this would no doubt be one of them. And even though the song was written almost a decade before she was born, it felt comforting that someone understood what she was goin...

“ Your bed should be for rest and sex only”.  - Gabrielle Gray   If you often feel rushed, tired and anxious, you probably look forward to relaxing in bed at the end of a long day.

It can be difficult to tolerate other people's opinions, especially about sensitive subjects you have strong feelings about. However, everyone has to deal with people they disagree with at times.

Before proceeding to read this final episode, make sure you've gone through Episodes 1 and 2. Read: Changing from introvert to extrovert. Episode 1 Read: Changing from introvert to extrovert. Episode 2 Now let's get into the last installment . METHOD THREE  Handling Interpersonal Relationships. Check in with others . Introverts can sometimes forget that not everyone feels “recharged” from being alone. Remember to check in with friends and loved ones, even if just to say “hello.” Being the person to initiate that contact is a more extroverted trait, but it’s not so hard to do with a little practice. • Social media can be a good way to practice making the first move in your relationships. Send a friend a friendly post. Post a funny picture on your sibling’s Facebook wall. Initiating contact with other people, even in small ways, will help you embrace your extroverted side. Set guidelines for social interaction. • If you’re in a relationshi...

Having recognized the traits of Introversion and Extroversion (METHOD ONE) from the first episode, we will now look at the practical steps to discovering the more extrovert or less introvert versions of ourselves.

Like many other things in life, your personality is complex and falls along on a continuum.

In the non-scandal that’s apparently rocking the political world, Malia Obama was spotted at Lollapalooza smoking  joint in a vide. An 18-year old NARC named Jerrdin Selwyn ran to the site to say that she saw Malia smoking pot during Bryson Tiller’s set. “I caught Malia smoking pot and I have the pictures to prove it,” Selwyn said. “You could smell the marijuana smoke. I saw some young guy hand her a cigarette and she took at least one hit on it. She had it in her hand for about one minute, then gave it back to him.” See Video:

THE WAIT IS OVER The long anticipated single BAD (PUT CALLZ) by FLEXZ LATIFA the DEMOO crooner is out, one of Port-Harcourt finest and fast raising artist, is out with another club banger that will definitely move your feet. Download mp3

"Arrow" star Colton Haynes has never publicly addressed his sexuality -- until now. The actor has come out in an interview with Entertainment Weekly and says he is happy.  Haynes became a teen heartthrob with his roles as Jackson Whittemore on MTV's hit "Teen Wolf" and as Arsenal on The CW's "Arrow." But he stepped away and sought help for issues with anxiety. "I've had terminal anxiety my entire life," he said. "Physically ill, fainting. I'm 27 years old, and I have an ulcer. I had to step back." In January a fan mentioned the actor's "secret gay past," on a Tumblr post and Haynes responded "Was it a secret?" That set off a firestorm which the star said completely shocked him. He wasn't at the point yet where he wanted to discuss his sexuality, Haynes said.  "I should have made a comment or a statement, but I just wasn't ready," he said.   "I didn't feel...

  The Goretti 'Oga boss' Illbliss teams up with Falz 'The Bad Guy' on the smashing fresh track titled Ayakata. Listen or   Download

Here's some brand new music from Caesar and the Rooftopcrew as we await the release of their highly anticipated debut #TheLearningCurve EP. No lost days is a compilation of songs recorded by Caesar (@ceasar1972) and the Rooftopcrew (@rooftopcrew) and also a direct follow up to One Pound mixtape released June last year. No lost days contains hardcore hip hop as well as a few controversial songs like #HailMary and #BacktoBackFreestyle where Caesar name drops a few mainstream Nigerian emcees. There's more than enough music for everyone to get familiar with the RTC's sound on this No Lost Days mixtape. Download, enjoy and give us feedback. Download here

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known by his stage name, Tuface is to be conferred with a honorary doctorate degree by the Igbinedion University on May 10th. Tuface Idibia The multi award winning artiste made this known on his instagram page. The message reads: "Ladies and gentlemen! I'm pleased to let you know that I'm going 2 be Conferred with an honorary degree @ Igbinedion University on the 10th of May in okada. You are all invited. #GRATEFUL #igbinedionuniversity Thank you for the honour." Congratulations 2baba. Atleast no one will 'take you for a fool' because 'you no finish school'.

Afeni Shakur Davis, mother of late rap legend Tupac Shakur who was the subject of one of his most iconic songs and who oversaw his posthumous legacy, has died. She was 69 years old. Afeni Shakur Marin County deputies responded to Shakur’s home in Sausalito, Calif., Monday night after she suffered a possible cardiac arrest, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday morning. She was taken to a local hospital and died just before 10:30 p.m. Afeni Shakur, born Alice Faye Williams, changed her name when she moved to New York City and joined the Black Panther movement. She and other party members were arrested in 1969 and charged with conspiracy to bomb multiple, busy city landmarks. Afeni Shakur speaks onstage at Tupac's 40th Birthday Celebration at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on June 16, 2011. In May 1971, was acquitted on all charges after she represented herself in court — and she gave birth to Tupac just one month later. She was the subject of his 1995 song “Dear Mama,...

The father of an eight-month-old rape victim allegedly chopped off both hands of the 17-year-old accused in Punjab’s Bathinda district, India on Tuesday, April 19. Parminder Singh had allegedly raped the man’s 7-month-old daughter in April 2014 and was arrested and arraigned in court. The victim’s father and the accused, who were neighbours, met in court for the hearing yesterday and after that, the victim’s father reportedly asked Parminder to reach a compromise and accompany him on his motorcycle to the village. When they reached near Jhumba village, he allegedly tied the teenager to a tree and attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon. Besides inflicting injuries on his head and other parts of his body, the man chopped off both his hands, said police. Some villagers rushed Parminder to the Bathinda civil hospital, where his condition was stated to be critical. Dr Ajay Gupta, who treated the victim, said both his hands were chopped off and cops brought the limbs later. “He (t...

Legal giant and human rights activist, Femi Falana  (SAN), has said that even though he wanted his  son, Folarin Falana aka Falz to follow in his footsteps in the legal profession, he is proud of the giant strides the young man has recorded in the entertainment industry.  Falz The senior Falana spoke at the premiere of Falz’s new music video, ‘Soldier,’ featuring female singer, Simi, and taking off his sophomore album, ‘Stories that Touch,’ and he couldn’t conceal his pride at the creative work of art. After viewing the video which has a military theme, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) hugged his son warmly, and with his face lit up by bright smiles, he said, ‘I’m delighted to watch you. I sent you to school to study law, and I thought you’ll be a fantastic lawyer. However, I have no regrets that you’re doing well for yourself. I’ve spent my life fighting the brutalisation of the military, and I’m glad that this video also has the same theme. I’ll consult wi...

  Nomoreloss Nigerian singer, Olumuyiwa Osinuga popularly known as Nomoreloss has passed on in Lagos. The singer was hospitalized two weeks ago after being diagnosed of Typhoid. He was discharged and recuperating before the relapse this morning, March 21, 2016 that led to his death. Upon contact his manager, Joice Ize Iyamu who confirmed that the multi-talented entertainer is indeed dead. ‘It’s true, I don’t have all the details yet. He died this morning at his house in Lagos. I’m sorry I can’t talk too much at the moment’, she said. Nomoreloss launched his career as a rapper while in high school before switching to become a singer. He was at different times, a comedian, band leader, event planner, compere, director and talent manager. Many colleagues say he was one of the most gifted entertainers of his generation. Nomoreloss will be greatly remembered for the role he played as the cordinator of the ‘Save OJB campaign’ during OJB Jezreeel’s kidney ailment in...

  Adele kicked off her world tour in Belfast Monday and, as if that was not celebration enough, she also helped a fan proposal during the live show. Adele invited a woman named Hayley, who had proposed to her boyfriend, Neil, earlier in the day, on stage at the SSE Arena. Feb. 29, or Leap Day, is traditionally known as the day women can propose to men, the Evening Standard notes. Apparently, Neil had said "maybe," but Adele wasn't having it.  "You have to say 'yes,'" Adele said, as the crowd began to boo. "After three everyone say, 'Come on, Neil.'" "You need to say a proper yes, bruv," she added. "You have to say yes."

A woman charged with stealing a newborn baby 18 years ago appeared briefly in a South African court Monday, in a case that came to light only when school pupils noticed a startling resemblance between a student and a new girl. The case in the Cape Town High Court was postponed until Tuesday by Judge John Hlophe after prosecutors said they needed time to formalise agreements on a number of admissions by the defence. The accused 50-year-old woman has been on bail since March last year after DNA tests confirmed that the new girl at the school and a 17-year-old final-year student were in fact biological sisters. The new girl was the daughter of Celeste and Morne Nurse, whose first child was snatched as a three-day-old baby named Zephany in April 1997 from Cape Town’s Groote Schuur hospital. Police were alerted after Zephany’s parents became convinced the older girl was their missing baby. The parents looked on from the public gallery as the alleged kidnapper sat emotionless in...

Betty Mbereko, a Zimbabwe widowed woman has gotten married to her son. The woman and her son say in love they are with each other and now they have taken their incestuous relationship to the next level and gotten married. What makes it worse is that the mother, Betty Mbereko is now six months pregnant and expecting her son’s child, and her grandchild. Betty, 40, has been a widow for the past 12 years and has been living with her 23-year-old son Farai Mbereko. She confirms that she is six month pregnant and that she has decided it is better to “marry” her son because she does not want to marry her late husband’s young brothers, whom she says are coveting her. Betty stunned a village court last week when she said the affair with her son had begun three years earlier. She said after spending a lot of money sending Farai to school following the death of her husband, she felt she had a right to his money and no other woman was entitled to it. "Look, I strove alone to ...