HOW TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY: A HEALTHY GUIDE TO IMBIBING

Socializing is a major part of life and lets face it alcohol plays a major role in that. As someone who teaches a holistic approach to health, it is all about finding balance. When implementing any sort of health, nutrition or fitness program, becoming dogmatic with your training or diet can often do mare harm than good. Cutting yourself off from all social activity (and usually alcohol intake) can actually be an added stressor, which may reverse any gains from your nutrition or fitness program.

WHY I'D RATHER DANCE LIKE BEYONCÉ THAN GO TO THE GYM

I know everyone says they hate working out, but I really, truly hate working out. I haven't stepped foot inside a gym in over 5 years, nor have I been able to hold onto any kind of workout routine for longer than one month. Recently, my best friend gave me a card for several free classes at her yoga studio—but I know that card will go unused. Workout classes from spinning to the bar method have become to the new fashionable networking opportunity

THE $4,000 DIET PILL

It sounds like something out of Alice in Wonderland: a pill that truly makes you smaller. "Pill," however, is something of a misnomer because inside this capsule is actually a deflated balloon, called the Obalon. But it can help you shed pounds—without even trying.

CAN SUCCESS RUIN YOUR SEX LIFE?


It seems you can’t be both. The woman, who shoulders responsibility as if it were a chiffon scarf, makes top decisions and argues her way through business conferences by day couldn’t possibly be cozy, comfy and sexy by night. Or so some think.To be successful at work is to be solitary at home, according to the conventional “folklore” of our society which says a woman only has so much effort and effectiveness, as if she were a cup containing eight ounces and no more.

HOW SUDANESE SOLDIERS RAPED MORE THAN 200 VILLAGE WOMEN FOR EIGHT HOURS

The brutal attack on the women and girls took place in a village in north Darfur in Sudan (file picture)

  • Mass rape was carried out in the village of Tabit into early hours of Saturday, according to dailymail reports, Soldiers beat people with rifle butts and chased the men out of the village, Commander admitted that his men committed the mass rape and apologized,Villagers refused apology and are demanding the men be brought to justice,More than 200 women and girls were raped by Sudanese soldiers in their village in North Darfur after one of the nearby garrison's men went missing.
  • RIHANNA STRIPS OFF HER RACIEST SHOOT AS SHE GOES COMPLETELY TOPLESS FOR ESQUIRE MAG

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    Esquire U.K.'s latest issue will surely make you drool. If it's not the yummy recipes inside the mag, it's Rihanna's enviable bod. The gorgeous celeb is the cover star for Esquire's December issue (on sale Nov. 6) which features a special on food and drinks, including RiRi's personal Caribbean cuisine favorites like Garbanzo Bean Salad, Cod Fish Cakes, Salt Fish And Callaloo and Bajan Rum Punch.

    7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KRIS JENNER NEW BOYFRIEND COREY GAMBLE

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    It was just yesterday that E! News confirmed Kris Jenner and friend Corey Gamble have decided to take their relationship to a romantic level, and the dating duo didn't waste any time in flaunting their admiration for one another. Following their several-day Mexican getaway, the lovebirds were photographed getting close after touching down at the airport in Van Nuys, Calif.

    CHANNING TATUM ADMITS TO PAST DRUG USE AS HE COVERS THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER FOR NOV ISSUE 2014

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    What many people don't know, however, is what went down behind the scenes when the movie star was an exotic dancer in Florida. "I wouldn't say I was losing myself in drugs because I wasn't doing anything habitually," he recalls in the Nov. 14 issue of The Hollywood Reporter. "Just experimenting. Experimenting, I would say. Never the big ones—crack or heroin. I never OD'd or anything. Never."

    HOW TO WEAR BOLD LIPSTICK THIS MONTH

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    Take a cue from these 2 gorgeous models on how to wear beautiful, bold lipstick Wearing a bold and cheerful lip colour not only gives you an instant boost in confidence but it also brightens up the face. Yet many women assume they can’t wear it because it doesn’t suit them or they just can’t find the right shade. The truth is ladies, if you find a match for your skin tone we guarantee that it will leave you feeling liberated.

    AFRICAN PRINTS: DPIPERTWINS SUMMER COLLECTION! FASHIONISTA

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    Ghanaian fashion label Dpipertwins are pleased to introduce their Spring Summer Ankara  collection. This eye catching collection features bold, bright and fun prints that make it easier for women who love rocking the Ankara fabric to have a wide range of styles that they can choose from.

    BURNA BOY COVERS JUVENIS MAGAZINE

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    Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is the latest artist to cover Juvenis Magazine. He is one of Nigeria’s music artistes who continues to score hits after coming to lime light with his single ‘Abeg Abeg Abeg’, followed by ‘Like To Party’. The singer sits with Juvenis Magazine to talk music, his career and more.
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    ZEN MAGAZINE FASHION EDITORIAL FEATURES CAMEROONIAN DESIGNER FATIMA CAMARA


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    Zen Magazine’s latest fashion editorial  features Cameroonian designer Fatima Camara who showcases bright coloured prints. Editor’s Note: Bright, Beautiful and with lots of bold prints to brighten anyone’s wardrobe. Make way for Cameroonian designerFatiama Camara.

    WATCH VIDEO: WHAT ACTRESS UCHE JOMBO THINKS ABOUT THE 2015 ELECTIONS

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    The good folks at Sahara reporters caught up with Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo the premiere of the movie, “Folly” and got her thoughts on the upcoming general elections in Nigeria.
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    PHOTOS: BEACH PARTY! WAJE ON THE SET OF HER NEW VIDEO WITH TANZANIAN STAR DIAMOND


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    Waje is currently on location at a beach in Cape Town South Africa for her upcoming video. Want to guess what video this is for? We know it features Tanzanian music star Diamond‎.
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    SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS: ALCOHOL CAN RUIN YOUR KIDNEYS

    The average person knows that he possesses a pair of kidneys as part of his biological make-up, but many people are ignorant of the fact that these organs wield enormous power that could determine whether an individual lives or not. The truth is that the kidneys can fail, get injured, become infected or ultimately need to be replaced. Why are kidneys so important to our wellbeing, you may ask. General Practitioner, Dr.

    LOVERS FOUND DEAD TWO WEEKS BEFORE WEDDING

    What could have killed a couple two weeks to their wedding?
    This is rather sad as two lovers who were planning to get married were found dead in mysterious circumstances. The decomposing remains of the lovers, simply identified as Udogi Eguke and Ese, were found days after they died in their Makolomi Street apartment in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The landlord of the house, Chief Alfred Onavwa, who shares the top floor of the one-storey building with one of the deceased, confirmed the incident to the Vanguard Newspaper.

    7 WAYS TO PRAY WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY

     
    Anger almost always boils down to a wounded relationship, bringing yourself to a place of forgiveness will release a breakthrough in your prayer life and can allow God to grow you in a greater spiritual way.The Bible tells us not to be angry and sin not, and we shouldn’t let the sun go down on our anger, we’re supposed to release the weight of wrath so that it doesn't weigh us down the next day. 

    WATCH THIS SHORT MOVIE: THE ALPHA MOM


    The movie which is based on modern day reality, tells the story of Judith Audu, the breadwinner of her home. Judith is resentful, frustrated, and an alcoholic with a son..Directed by Akin Harrison and written by Adelarin Awotedu, ‘Alpha Mum’ features Judith Audu and Sunkami Awotedu
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    IK OGBONNA EXPLAINS WHY HE DOESN'T DATE NIGERIAN WOMAN


    Nollywood actor and model Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna has given his reasons for dating a lady who is not a Nigerian.IK Ogbonna who is dating a Columbian hottieSonia Moralez was recently in an interview with HipTV where he expressed his joy about dating his hispanic girlfriend saying unlike when dating a Nigerian girl, he doesn't have to worry about Brazilian hair which seems to be the craze amongst Nigerian females.

    KWAM 1 SSPEAKS ABOUT POLITICS AND NEW ALBUM

     
    SOURCE speaks with the legendary Fuji act King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall about his 'The Unusual' concert, working with contemporary acts, politics, and his new album. Pulse - What is the motive behind 'K1 Live Unusual' ConcertKWAM 1 - We want to present music generally at its best, in a unique way, different from what we've witnessed over the years. Although, some people started it, we are going to add more flavours to the fun. 

    JEREMY MEEKS GETS RIVAL FOR WORLD'S MOST HANDSOME CROOK

    Sean Kory has displaced Jeremy Meeks as the world's most handsome criminal.
    Before now, American felon, Jeremy Meeks, who was convicted for a felony charge of street terrorism as well as misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest and other gang related charges, rose to fame after his sexy mugshot was posted on the Facebook page of the Stockton Police Department. He was named as the world's best looking crook and his mugshot had 75,000 likes, 20,000 comments, and 10,000 shares, within two days.But that record is being threatened as another felon, Sean Kory, is being touted as the best looking criminal after his mugshot appeared. With his sparkling green eyes and chiselled jaw, Sean Kory has gained an army of fans despite being arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.