Happy New Year everyone! Welcome back from the long vacation. My vacation was not as long as I had wanted but the good thing about it was that I got to rest, spend some time with loved ones and gossip with friends of course.  As always something caught my attention during the Vac and although it’s not a breaking News, I must share with you all nah. Una love amebo sha...hehehe!

Its few hours to 2015, have you decided on your resolutions for the New year? I'm sure you want to ask; Nikky, do people still make resolutions? What good is a resolution when you either fail or forget them few months later? I know the feeling. In fact, last year I forgot my resolutions few hours after making them. There is always this desire to renege on resolutions especially when it has to do with old habits. No wonder it is said that old habits die hard.

May this season give you a reason to rejoice and be glad Merry Christmas  my dears!

Alcohol!  A friend once told me that it definitely makes the Christmas season complete. I simply added; and numerous brewing companies richer. I had argued with him back then but recently, I have come to realize that he was right after all.  It goes without saying that Nigerians consume more alcoholic beverages at Christmas than at any other season. I had wanted to blog about this indulgence, but then I saw this Article in Leadership Newspaper and because it took the words right out of my mouth, I have decided to share it here. According to Tunde Oguntola...

So, Christmas day is almost here and you are still waiting patiently or anxiously for Nikky to give you a list of gifts for your Nigerian Man. In fact I know that most of you are wondering;   "why in heaven’s name is she delaying the whole gist sef ?"

1. Gifts Not Compulsory; O kay before I get down to it, let me state emphatically that gift giving or buying IS NOT COMPULSORY. So ladies, if you do not feel like buying a gift for or giving a wrapped package to that your better half, please DON’T !

Its the Christmas season again! As usual, my happy mode was activated on the first day of December and I have started counting down in earnest. Christmas is my best season of the year, well apart from Valentine’s Day of course. It signifies the birth of our savior and a season for end of year parties, love feasts, weddings, long vacations and GIFTS!! The vacation is the best part and I have started making plans for a long, fun filled and peaceful vacation with my family and friends.

“This must be hypnosis!”     I lamented while shaking my head at the video of a pastor encouraging his congregation to eat  grass so that they can be closer to God?. “Hypno wetin? Then what do you call this?” Amanda flipped through her phone and  shoved another image in my face. I stared at the various headlines and bizarre images of congregations adhering to lunacy in the name of religion . Just when I thought that I had seen it all.  

I have been trying to describe it for weeks on end. I have tried severally to analyze the new experience but have failed severally.  I was out of options! “How exactly do you feel?” Pascal asked on a low laugh.

They are constructions designed to connect or bridge the distance between different levels of buildings or structures. They ensure that we have easy access while ascending or descending by providing us with platforms to rest our feet. Recently they come in various elegant designs crafted to define our style, showcase our decor and personal style.   I'm sure you are wondering what I am driving at. Just calm down and try not to be bored yet. Clearing my throat. As I was saying, we call them many names like; flight of stairs, Staircase, Stairway, Stairwell or simply Stairs. In Naija we call them; Steps!

It is M.I's day. Happy Birthday from us to M.I Abaga.

The first time I saw such a move was in a Nollywood movie and yes, in a Hollywood movie as well.   So I had concluded that these things could only happen in movies, until recent events proved me wrong. A lovely day it was. I was glamorous and chilling at a colleague’s wedding anniversary party. It was a grand occasion. The best Comedian in town was at his best, the food was delicious and tables were quivering from the weight of various brands of alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages. I was enjoying myself when suddenly, I noticed them. The moment they entered the hall their beauty and elegance caught my attention. My eyes darted all over the couple. The lady exuded sophistication. Her shoes were obviously worth a little fortune. My gaze shifted to her husband, his stature and the way the expensive two - button knit blazers clung to his torso would make any woman glad to have him by her side. The dolled up baby in his arms looked more like an ornament. They must be celebrit