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  • Lagos residents express mixed reactions as Valentine’s Day holds close to general elections

    Some residents of Lagos on Tuesday expressed mixed feelings as the 2019 edition of the Valentine’s Day would hold two days before the presidential and National Assembly’s elections across the country.

     

    They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos in separate interviews that preparations for the elections would not let them enjoy the Valentine’s Day with their friends and families as expected.

     

    They said that if the Valentine’s Day had come after the elections, it could have also helped in relieving tensions.

     

    NAN reports that the 2019 Valentine’s Day will hold on Feb. 14 while the presidential and the National Assembly’s elections will hold on Feb.16 across the country.

     

    Some said that their lovers might not be able to bond due to the restriction that would be placed on movements of the public on the day of election for some hours.

     

    They said that but for the elections, they would have loved to extend the Valentine Day’s celebrations to the weekend.

     

    Mr Folarin Adeyemo, a banker, said that celebrating love while the nation would be preparing for general elections had come at a wrong time.

     

    “I have postponed my celebration of Saint Valentine’s Day to the weekend since it falls on a working day that I will be at work.

     

    “Unfortunately, the weekend I intend to celebrate the event with my family members has been scheduled for the presidential and national assembly’s elections.

     

    “My plan is to make the weekend a memorable one for my wife since I will be at work on Thursday, but the election will likely hinder my plans.’’

     

    A student at the University of Lagos (Unilag), Emeka Nwanze, said that he had planned to express his love on Valentine’s Day by communicating with his loved ones through the various social media platforms.

     

    “ I am not planning to go out or take anyone out to celebrate Valentine’s Day because I am always careful about my movements during political periods.

     

    “I will, preferably, make the day memorable and romantic by making phone-calls and communicating through the social media networks to my loved ones,’’ he said.

     

    Another resident and an IT expert, Mr Segun Olonilua, said that the timing of the two events would not affect his celebration of love nor affect his voting on the Election Day.

     

    “It is all about planning. Valentine’s Day did not fall on the Election Day, and I see no reason why I should complicate things for myself.

     

    “The two days will not clash according to my plans,’’ he said.

     

    A fashion designer, Miss Cynthia Ofeagbu, said that she would be waiting for her boyfriend to use election as an excuse not to celebrate Valentine’s Day with her.

     

    She said that she would then quit the relationship.

     

    “My boyfriend is yet to tell me our plans for Thursday and I am sure he is planning to surprise me.

     

    “But if the surprise goes the other way round, there will be trouble.

     

    “I regard Valentine’s Day, also known as the lovers’ day, as a very special day and I will not expect my man to give me flimsy excuses not to celebrate love together,’’ she said.

     

    Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is usually celebrated yearly on Feb. 14. It began as a liturgical celebration of one of the early Christian saints named Valentinus.

     

    During this celebration of love and affection, couples and lovers are expected to observe it by sending greeting cards and gifts to one another as well as attend church services.

  • Love languages to know this Valentine, according to Google

    Many people turn to Google for ideas, advice, emojis, and when it comes to the matter of love, especially as Valentine’s Day draws near, to express love and affection, the Internet search giant is also not left out.

    Google shared a Romance Report to give a global glimpse at how people look to say “Be Mine” in their own special way.

    “What is love?” turned out to be one of the top questions people ask about love, according to Google Trends.

    As Valentine’s Day nears, Google dug further into one of the other most popular questions about love since February 14 last year, and the findings are amazing.

    “Search interest in “love languages” is at an all time high,” Google stated in a blog post.

    Top questions related to quality time with your S.O. since the last V-Day
    1. How to spend quality time with your partner?
    2. How to set boundaries with your significant other for quality time?
    3. How to have more quality time with your partner?
    4. What does spending quality time with your other significant mean?
    5. What to do when your partner is touch and you are quality time?
    Top searched “how to say” relationship questions
    1. How to say sorry to your partner?
    2. How to say happy birthday to an ex?
    3. How to say happy birthday to a loved one?
    4. How to say something difficult to spouse?
    5. How to say love you to your partner?
    Top “kiss” questions worldwide, since last Valentine’s Day
    1. How to kiss a girl?
    2. How to kiss a guy?
    3. How to kiss someone?
    4. How to kiss a boy?
    5. How to kiss well?
    Top “hug” questions worldwide, since last Valentine’s Day
    1. How to cuddle?
    2. How to hug a girl?
    3. How to hug?
    4. What is cuddling?
    5. How to hug a guy?
    Top searched queries related to do-it-yourself and Valentines’ Day
    1. DIY valentine gifts for him
    2. DIY valentines cards
    3. DIY valentine decorations
    4. DIY valentine box
    5. DIY valentine gifts for her
    Top searches from people looking to do a special something for their significant other
    1. Acts of service love language ideas for her
    2. Acts of service love language ideas for him
    3. What are acts of service?
    4. Examples of acts of service
    5. Acts of service love language long distance
    Top 10 languages into which people translate that phrase “I love you”
    1. Spanish
    2. Portuguese
    3. Korean
    4. French
    5. Arabic
    6. Russian
    7. Japanese
    8. German
    9. Indonesian
    10. Simplified Chinese

    When in doubt, even about love, ask Google what to do.

     

  • RMD turns love doctor on Valentine’s Day

    RMD turns love doctor on Valentine’s Day

    Revered Nollywood actor and former Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe Damijo, shared relationship tips for singles on Valentine’s Day.

    RMD in an Instagram post noted that happiness is found in self and not in the chocolates, cakes, roses, and ice-cream that come as Valentine’s Day gifts

     

    He wrote, “It’s that day of the year again when many are pressured by the need to be loved and cared for.

    “The day where the pressure to outshine the other is on and the really single, bae-less ones feel out of sorts.

    “Well my darling, do not let anything or anyone make you feel inadequate and/or incomplete.

    “Don’t look for anybody to complete you today or at any time. You are complete on your own. Nobody completes you.

    “Nothing completes you. Stop looking for that person or thing that completes you. You won’t find it.

    “Find the One that made you and learn how to be with Him and be at peace. That way, if the chocolates, cakes, roses and ice creams don’t come to you, you’ll gracefully enjoy the day nonetheless, knowing that your happiness is in your own hands.”

     

    So many women are imprisoned by their own curves- Lorraine Lionheart

     

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  • 6 Ways to spice up your Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your loved ones how much they mean to you. On this day, the uncontrollable blushing, the tears of joy, the overwhelming smile, the depth of gratitude and the gripping affection guarantees you a special place in the heart of the person you love. If you are searching for creative ways to impress your spouse, TheNewsGuru.com is here to help as we roll out 6 valentine’s day ideas just for you!

    Write an open letter on why you love your spouse

    If you are yet to tell him or her how you feel? This Valentine is your opportunity. Get a polished book and pen reasons why you are smitten by your partner. Do not forget to share fond memories you have had together. Do not focus on their shortcomings but let your respect and love for them show. You will be shocked by their reaction.

    Go on a scavenger hunt

    Request your partner to answer riddles or to find traces of items you have hidden somewhere around your town and make the riddle or search as easy as possible. When he or she eventually finds the item, it should include instructions that lead to a hotel or restaurant where the romantic getaway will take place.

    Deliver roses at her office

    On Valentine’s day, you can order 6 roses to be delivered at her office. The romantic secret here is that you pay the dispatch boy to deliver 5 roses while you give her 6th one yourself amidst reading a love poem to her. This is an excellent idea for couples that do not see each other often.

    Special valentine getaway

    If it has been awhile you went on a night out with your spouse, valentine’s day is the time to surprise her with a special getaway. On Val’s day, if your children are still young, drop them off at your aunt’s house for the night. Ensure there are no hitches with the candlelight dinner and room at an exquisite hotel in Lagos. In between, pack the bags without your spouse having an inkling of your plans. Then show up at your wife or husband’s office unannounced to pick him or her up for the weekend getaway. It will be a pleasant experience for both of you.

    Travel down memory lane

    Pay a visit to the place where you had your first date. It may be a restaurant, a cinema or a beach. After you have ordered a meal, both of you should take few minutes to write your favourite moments together. Then share the lists. You will be astonished to see what pops up on the lists. It will include things that you thought were insignificant.

    Watch a romantic movie

    After the candlelight dinner and exchanging fond memories, you can round up the day by watching a ro

  • How I comforted a heartbroken guy on Valentine’s day- Bukola Ojo

    Some memories linger on, after the event that created the memory. Such is the Valentine’s Day experience of actress and entrepreneur, Bukola Ojo.

    The light skinned filmmaker and events planner in an interview with TheNewsGuru, recounted her unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience.

    According to her, while she was in the University, a certain guy was dumped by his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day and she had to comfort him.

     

    Hear her: “This happened years back. On Valentine’s Day, a guy was dumped. He saw me in front of my hostel, sat with me, shared his sadness and gave me the gifts he bought for his girl. We were there till late at night eating the chocolate and biscuits, I bought the drinks. I still laugh when I recall this experience”.

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  • How sex before bed can improve your relationship this Valentine’s Day

    How sex before bed can improve your relationship this Valentine’s Day

    Sex before bed might be the answer you’ve been waiting for without even realizing it. There is plenty of debate over when the best time of day is best for sex, but right before shuteye has results backed by science.

    We’re not suggesting you skip the afternoon delight, but simply make having sex before going to sleep a priority. Sex is an important part of relationships. With busy schedules and countless responsibilities to attend to, sex often takes a backseat. This isn’t good for your overall happiness.

    Instead of getting down, make sex a part of your daily activities. Here is why sex before bed can help to improve your sex life and relationship this Valentine’s Day.

    It will bring you closer

    The old saying goes, “Never go to bed angry.” We think you should go to bed sexually satisfied. Orgasms are a one-way ticket to sound sleep.

    After an amazing sex session and orgasm, your brain releases a cocktail of feel-good hormones such as serotonin and oxytocin. Oxytocin, also known as the “Love Hormone,” creates feelings of pair bonding. Studies have shown that oxytocin is a key component in the creation of feelings of love.

    Additionally, cuddling breeds closer relationships. When you are feeling close to your partner post-orgasm, you get more of that skin-to-skin contact that we humans need and crave to feel safe.

    It gives you something to look forward to each day

    Make sex before bed part of your daily routine: Coffee, work, gym, dinner, sex, bed.

    Think about it: sex is only around 20-30 minutes of your entire day. Is it really that difficult to squeeze it in?

    Adding sex into the regular routine will allow it to stop being cumbersome and make it exciting. It will give you something to look forward to at the end of a hard day, which will make you excited to see your partner. When the two of you have this intimate activity on the books a few nights per week, it will bring you closer to each other.

    You can even up the ante by designating one night to “trying something new;” Whether it be handcuffs, looking at erotic material, or trying a new sex position. Sex right before bed might be the thing that keeps your marital groove alive.

    Sex before bed will reduce your stress levels

    Marriage isn’t easy. It takes work. Therefore, doing everything you can to ease the growing pains is helpful. Sex before bed might be just the thing you need. Among its many other benefits, orgasm reduces production of the body’s natural stress hormone, cortisol. Reducing stress before bed can improve your relationship by setting you on a course for better days to come.

    We make associations to places and objects by way of memory. You want your place of rest to be as least stressful as possible. If you make your room a place that induces feelings of pleasure and relaxation, you’ll be more likely to enjoy going to your room. Less stress, more sex. It’s been the antidote all along.

    Sex improves sleep

    Sex at any time of day is wonderful, but it is particularly useful right before bed because of its sleep benefits. Recent studies have shown that our old pal oxytocin does more than create feelings of closeness, it can drastically improve your quality of sleep.

    A study showed that 64% of participants who achieved orgasm before bed saw an improvement in their sleep. That’s a significant percentage. Just be sure both you and your partner both climax to reap the benefits.

    Too tired for intercourse? Try a masturbation session together. It requires less energy and is actually quite kinky (because of its lack of mainstream attention). It may sound a bit unorthodox, but there is no wrong way to experience sexuality. It’s about taking time to be with your partner and enjoy each other’s pleasure.

  • How to pull off the perfect Valentine’s day proposal

    How to pull off the perfect Valentine’s day proposal

    The month of love is here and as usual, couples will spend February 14 showing their partners how much they love them in many ways- from chocolates, roses, and gifts to romantic dinners and for some ladies, the day will end with a proposal bling on their third/fourth left finger.

    So how easy is it to propose to the love of your life ‘on the most romantic’ day of the year without dropping a hint and losing the element of surprise?

    So here’s the thing about marriage proposals: You’re with the girl of your dreams and you cannot imagine spending the rest of your life without her, chances are she feels the same way too. If you’re in a the place in your relationship where you both are obviously nuts about each other and have had more than one real conversation about your future together, pulling off a surprise proposal any day of the year, let alone on Valentine’s day can be tricky.

    Valentine’s day can be a good day to pop the question but this can turn super cheesy if it isn’t done properly. If you feel that February 14 is the perfect day to pop the question, know that it’s still possible to ask her to be your wife in a way that she won’t see coming.

     

    Surprise her with a morning proposal
    We’re flipping the script here. Most proposal stories you’ve heard about or seen in movies happen over dinner, while out on an evening date, or even during a casual night at home. A morning proposal will most definitely be a most pleasant surprise plus what better way to start the day if you already have proposal plans. You both can celebrate the evening with a dinner date in or out of the house.

    Feign ignorance about Vals day
    This will work if Vals day is more of a low-key thing for you two. Set the stage by acting like it’s any other day—until, suddenly, it’s not! Just remember that this setup works best at home. Throwing a surprise proposal at mystery destinations is sure to raise her suspicions and you don’t want her suspecting what is about to go down.

    Make her believe you’re not in town
    If you travel often for work, surprise her by coming home a day or days before your scheduled time. When she sees that you’re home, she’ll likely utter some kind of happy, but confused, exclamation (“You’re home! I thought you were gone until Friday?!”). That’s your cue. Capitalize on that moment of surprise and launch straight into the proposal. It’s sure to be a Valentine’s Day to remember!

    Here are a few Do’s and Don’t to keep in mind

    DOs

    Keep the element of surprise. Even though a lot of women expect a proposal on Valentine’s day, don’t make it so obvious you’re going to pop the question. Do something to throw her off. For instance, tell her you have a romantic dinner reservation at 7 but instead, right as you are about to leave a band holding candles appears in your front yard and serenades her with your song as a couple.

    Think about how she would want to look on the day she gets proposed to. Is your girl the kind that has always imagined being all glam wearing her favourite dress when she gets asked to be yours forever, get creative and get her to look that way. As a photographer would be on hand to captured the YES moment, you don’t want her feeling disappointed looking back at the photos weeks or months after the proposal day.

    Enlist the help of others. While hiring a proposal planner might seem too fancy, having someone that will help you take care of details will ensure that you can enjoy your valentine’s day stress-free. If you’re not taking the planner route just get a friend who is organised to help.

    Document the proposal. In this age of social media and likes, hiring a photographer is a no brainer. If your girlfriend is the type that loves to share photos Facebook and Instagram then it’s important to capture the moment on tape.

    Don’ts

    Propose at an expected time. Again, throwing her off is important so the last thing you want to do is to propose over dinner or some other obvious time. Don’t do anything predictable like have a waiter bring your ring out on a tray or anything predictable. The element of surprise is a must, especially on Valentine’s Day.

    Propose in a creepy way. Proposals should be pleasant, period. Don’t fake a heart attack, faint or send news of you being involved in a freak accident.

    Hide the ring in a ridiculous place. This includes but is not limited to; in a champagne glass, in a cupcake, in a box of chocolates and last but not least, somewhere you can lose it or easily forget about it.

    Be afraid to be emotional. So society is still not used to seeing men cry when they declare their love for their woman. It’s OK to cry especially when telling your girlfriend all of the reasons why you can’t live without her. Your emotion will make it even more endearing.

    Have expectations for how she will react. Many women react differently when they get proposed to. Some laugh, some cry, some scream, some even curse! Don’t feel bad if you don’t get the kind of reaction you thought you would. Just go with the flow and let her emotion come naturally.

     

    Photo Credit: Instagram/ @weddinggurung

     

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  • US church asks members to shelve Valentine’s Day

    The Catholic diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, US has advised its parishioners to shelve their Valentines’s Day celebration because it falls on Ash Wednesday.

     

    The church also gave the congregation the option of celebrating Valentine’s a day prior on February 13.

     

    Robert J Baker, head of the Catholic diocese of Birmingham, made this known in a letter addressed to the church members.

     

    In the letter, Baker outlined the essence of Ash Wednesday and the reason why a dispensation from standard laws of fast and abstinence would not be granted.

     

    He wrote: “For the first time since 1945, Valentine’s day falls this year on Ash Wednesday. Some have wondered whether a dispensation from the standard laws of fast and abstinence would be granted.

     

    “Out of respect for importance of Ash Wednesday in the lives of so many- including our non-Catholic brethren- and the way this underlines the importance of Lenten season at its outset, a dispensation will not be given.

     

    “Those who wish to celebrate Valentine’s day may fittingly do so the day before (Mardi Gras) or on another potential day. The good lord, who suffered so much out of love for us, will surely reward our fidelity and sacrifice.”

    Why I am a virgin at 33- Yvonne Orji

     

  • Photos: Young lady gets the beating of her life on Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day (February 14) is a day when people show love and lovers affirm their affection to their partners in various ways; but that was not the case for Chukwu Sabina, who got the opposite of that from her neighbour yesterday.

    Sabina took to social media to narrate the physical abuse she was subjected to on Valentine’s Day by a young man alleged to be taking contraband substances. According to her story, the beating was as a result of a minor dispute that went awry. The beautiful lady shared her bloodied face on social media as she seeks sympathy from friends.

    Sabina wrote:

    “For those of you guys saying rubbish on my social media, it happened to me unexpectedly on 14 February on Valentine’s Day.

    “I was washing my clothes outside my house, one stupid Guy that always shout like a fool bcuz he do smoke weed, shouted & said his water was missing & I told him I don’t know about d missing water he looked at me & said to me re u mad, I told him wot have I done worry nd he said wen his talking I shouldn’t talk I told him y not nd he started beating me up”

     

  • Remembering Goldie

    …How singer impacted the Nigerian entertainment scene

    ‘And it seems to me, you lived your life like a candle in the wind; never knowing who to cling to when the rain set in; and I would have liked to know you, but I was just a kid. Your candle burned out long before your legend ever did’ – Elton John

    On that dark Valentine’s Day in 2013, I was appointed to be part of the judges for a beauty pageant. As the day was winding down and the pageant coming to a close, I decided to check my blackberry for updates. I moved to twitter and saw tweets concerning the death of our dear Goldie. I waved it aside, thinking it was one of those twitter rumours. The magnitude of her death dawned on me after confirming from top media personalities in the industry. Nobody gave her a voice, but she dared to make her voice heard many saw her as too flamboyant and unusually different, but Susan Harvey made a difference, made her mark, ignored the critics, focused on her music, and served the world with her God-given talent.

    Goldie focused on her strength as an artiste. She wasn’t necessarily blessed with a Beyonce like voice texture, but she made up for it with her unconventional costumes, her creatively deplored music videos, energetic stage presence.

    According to Samuel Olatunji’s tribute on Goldie: “Goldie kept pushing the envelope, working and living her life. If she cared about what people said about her, she didn’t show it. They would lambast her for wearing a particular dress and Goldie would defiantly wear something similar next time. They said she was everywhere, strutting the red carpets like a pepper seller but she was undeterred. Goldie was living her life by her rules and not by what ‘almighty’ commentators said. As if she knew she won’t be here for a long time.”

    “I was told a popular producer had told her to go sell her Benz ML before he would sign her on and produce her song. And that was after months of keeping her waiting. She didn’t relent but decided to take her destiny in her own hands and thus embarked on a journey from one radio station to another, buying stuffs for the OAPs for her songs to get airplay.”

    There is nothing regular about Goldie, not her unusual eye catching pictures, obviously not her blonde hair, or her songs that exudes her deep passion for music. In her words: ‘Living the life everyone expects of you is the most terrifying thing anyone can do to themselves. She lived life on her own terms and built an irresistible music brand. As unconventional as Goldie was, it is pretty clear what her focus was: delivering upbeat tunes, simple, melodious, and memorable. There was no divided brand pursuit about her; she did one thing that would remain memorable and infectious. She did it well.

    Love or hate her, she made a difference and lived her best life in a short while. The lesson for the living is to uncover our infinite greatness and dance to our own drumbeats ignoring the naysayers. That’s the path to greatness; that was Goldie’s path to stardom. It’s painful and pathetic that she was being judged in death by people who never met her or knew her on a personal level. Someone in fact told me that she detested her – a story for another day.

    Show love when a person is alive, make them feel valued and appreciated.

    R.I.P Goldie. You came, you sang, and you ruled your world!