Saturday 12 December 2015

13 Great Gift Ideas for Your Parents That Don't Cost More Than Your Pocket Money



Parents are nearly impossible to shop for. They give you so much (and we're not just talking about presents!), how can you find the perfect gift in return? Even though you may wish you could splurge on an iPhone or a brand new car to show how much you love them, there are awesome, affordable alternatives that are even more thoughtful. Below are list of 13 which I think you could try this Christmas.

Friday 11 December 2015

Teen Syrian Refugees Help Homeless In US To Give Back To Community



The inspiring story of how 2 Syrian brothers who are refugees in the US are giving back to the community that has granted them refuge. 

Brothers and Syrian refugees in the US, Yazan and Nabil Al-Salkini work at events assisting homeless members of the community. Yazan, 19, and Nabil, 14,told US news station KUOW they want to give back to the city they now call home.

They lived in Jordan for three years after fleeing Syria’s civil war with their family, and moved to Seattle two months ago.

Tell Off A Teen: Why You Should Start Publicly Shaming Other People's Kids



This is an article in the UK Telegraph, a UK newspaper which I thought was worth sharing. In the article, the writer, Brendan O'Neil is griping about the way the UK society is being taken over by teens who are exhibiting increasingly anti-social behaviour in public, especially rudeness. I thought to share it here because I think it is a wake up call to what our society could become as we continue to embrace western culture so whole-heartedly without considering the need to sieve out the undesirable part of it. Also, I thought to ask the question; Teens of Naija are you as rude as the UKteens described in this article?

Thursday 10 December 2015

VIDEO: Teen Basketball Player Makes ‘One In A Million Shot’



Just in time for the release of the new “Star Wars” film, a young US basketball player harnessed his inner Jedi to make an incredible last-gasp, game-winning shot.

With just under two seconds left, the Austn Packers were trailing rivals Northfield by two points in Tuesday’s game.

Wednesday 9 December 2015

Amazing! This Teen Prophet Predicted Kanye's Son's Name Months Ago



Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may have officially released the name of their newborn son only yesterday, but one prophetic teen had the name nailed down way back in June. See his tweet after the cut.

Sunday 6 December 2015

Crime Story: Teen Charged with Manslaughter in 17-Year-Old's Death


Malik "Momo" Warthen was shot and killed in Argyle Forest, Fla

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 17-year-old is now facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of another teen in the afternoon on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Argyle Forest.
Michael Saddler was arrested and charged with the death of 17-year-old Malik "Momo" Warthen​ late Saturday night.

Saturday 5 December 2015

Agony Aunt





I read Dear Abby on Yahoo every week and I absolutely love it. here are some excerpts that I thought were worth sharing. Kindly lend your advice to these dilemmas which I think are problems which very many young people all over the world can relate with.

Friday 4 December 2015

Guiding Teens Towards Early Sex!

This is an article by Ann Izedunor for Daily Times gives some helpful advice to teens and parents alike on the dangers of early sex. What do you think, is she spot on or way off the mark?

Sunday 3 May 2015

New Music Alert: Up and Coming Artiste Rhymeline Drops the Gritty and Grimy Secret Nla + Meet Rhmeline



He’s a new artiste trying to carve his way and create a niche for himself in the Nigerian Music scene. Here are excerpts from my little chat with him. Also find a link to the song after the interview.