“In 2022, I want to…” Ugh. Tired of all the generic new year’s resolutions that never last beyond five business working days?
Maybe these nine not-so-common resolutions should be on your list instead.
1. Tweet more memes
Imagine if memes suddenly go extinct, and people forgot how to find the “funny” in even the most serious of things? Tragic. Keep memes alive, plis and tenks.
2. Save more urgent 2ks
It’ll shock you to learn that “insufficient funds” is no respecter of persons. May the rainy day not find you without an umbrella.
3. Not making any new year’s resolutions…
…And avoid people who ask you about your new year’s resolutions.Why? Well, January is tomorrow, don’t worry you cannot change.
4. Survive “Malaria” and it’s siblings
Every disease manifesting as malaria; Omicron and other COVID variants or whatever they call themselves better stay away from you and yours.
5. Delete all your dating apps
It’s not like we’re shading you oh, but since you’ve had those apps, did you find the love of your life? Delete, delete, delete.
6. Own things with your chest
You want to wear your clothes inside out? Own that shit with your full chest. Nobody will beat you. Periodddd.
7. Have one of your tweets go viral
You’ll know you’ve made it in 2022 if at least one of your tweets goes VIRAL, overnight. Make it happen.
8. Be someone’s new year’s resolution
Ehen nau. First off, you are not a potato. So surely, someone somewhere must have you on their wishlist for 2022.
9. Find a bag of money by the roadside
Whether Baco bag or Ghana-must-go, bag is bag. The goal is to find money you didn’t work for. It might seem impossible just like other new year’s resolutions, but the Lord is your strength.
Don’t forget to share this with someone who hates new year’s resolutions.
Cheers, and have a happy new year!
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Do you regularly get STD tests? Or have you never gotten one at all? It can be nerve-racking going to get tested, but equally important for your overall well-being. You know, it’s better to be safe and sure than sorry especially if you have multiple sexual partners. For this article, 6 Nigerians Share With Us Their Experience Getting STD tests.
Jane, 25, F
The first time I got an STD test was in 2018. Before then, I’d had a steady partner so never felt the need to get one. When the relationship ended, I started hooking up with people without knowing their sexual histories. One day, my friend was talking about getting a routine check-up done and mentioned that it included STD testing. That’s when it occurred to me how irresponsible I’d been, and how I needed one too. After that initial test, I made STD testing a regular thing.
Paul, 27, M
My girlfriend cheated on me in 2017, and the only reason I found out was that she got an STD and gave it to me. I didn’t even want to get a test at first because she told me she had an STD and that automatically means I have one too, but I got the test done anyway. Got a comprehensive STD test to catch anything she might have missed in her own testing. It was pretty straightforward and efficient. I went to pick up my results the next day. Since then, I made STD testing a regular part of my health routine. You can never be too sure.
Abike, 31, F
I have been getting tested regularly since I was 21 years old. My biggest problem with getting STD tests is that some of the hospital staff can be very judgemental. Sometimes, they make snide comments about how sexually reckless I am to require a test, or that abstinence would prevent the need for a test in the first place.I moved around a lot, so I constantly changed hospitals, which means I was exposed to a lot of rubbish. When I settled down, I found a hospital a bit far from where I live but closer to my best friend’s house. The staff there are very professional and I’ve been getting tests there twice a year for over three years now.
Olu, 27, M
My partner and I both decided it was in our best interest to test for STDs before “getting physical.” The tests went well. I got my result in minutes, and the hospital also emailed them to me for reference. I had insurance, so it was affordable and I do it regularly. I also got the rapid test kit to test myself at home occasionally, but I go to the hospital for the complete package.
Sandra, 26, F
When I started dating my boyfriend, he insisted on us getting tested before becoming exclusive. So, we went together to get the test done. The hospital kept treating us as a couple and that was a small problem for me. It’s been four years, and he still insists we get it done at least once a year, which I think is a really good practice. It’s quick and we get it done with our usual medical checkup so I don’t mind.
Cynthia, 21, F
I got my first STD test because I was sexually assaulted. I wanted to get the 72 hour PEP drug (Post Exposure Prophylaxis), but a test was done first. It was a fast test. It involved them collecting my blood and delivering my results not long after. I was asked to return in 3 months for another test because that’s the incubation time for some STDs, but I never got retested. Partly because of laziness and the fact that my parents didn’t take it seriously. They believed that because I’d already taken the drug, I didn’t need another test.
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Are you scared of family and friends blowing up your phone with calls and billing you for every little thing? What you need is a way to keep knowledge of your wealth away from them.
These five tips should do the trick.
1. Make “God when” your motto
If you see anything like an expensive car, don’t make the mistake of opening your mouth to say you can afford it. Simply shout “God when” in your most pitiable voice.
2. Disown them
You might not be able to hide the fact that you have money from all your family and friends, so just disown them. It’s not by force to have friends in this life. You’ll be fine.
3. Don’t tell them the exact price of things you buy
If you buy a wig of 85k, tell them you bought it 10k, because next thing you know, you’re buying bags of rice and paying the school fees of five extended relatives.
4. Ask them for urgent 2k
How can they have the heart to ask you for money when you yourself are in need of urgent 2k? Asides urgent 2k, ask them to send airtime and data to complete the help-my-life act.
5. Ship directly to your doorstep when you shop online
Do this only if you stay alone. The minute your package arrives, grab it and shut your door. That way, snoopy family members, neighbours or friends won’t have their face in your business.
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Do you feel unexcited about Christmas because of the tiring visitors and house chores that come with it? Or are you the last born in your family dreading the heap of plates you’ll have to wash?
We feel your pain. Which is why we’ve compiled all the easy ways you can escape the clutches of house chores this Christmas period.
1. Eat out
This is hands down the easiest solution. Why stress yourself cooking, sweating and serving when you can just outsource it at a restaurant?
2. Burn the Christmas food
The less delicious it is, the lesser the chances of visitors asking for extra food will be. Which in turn would mean less plates for you to wash.
3. Pay others a visit
Wear your Christmas cloth and pay other family and friends a visit. It’s not your own house people will turn to a restaurant.
4. Turn your house to a fellowship ground
Anybody that visits you thinking they’ll come and eat and clean mouth will be in for a shocker. Eat in secret, then launch a series of intensive prayer sessions when they arrive. No one will tell them to take their leave.
5. Tell everyone you’ve travelled
And if they see you outside on Christmas Day, just say their eyes must be playing tricks on them.
6. Reuse one plate for everyone
For this to work, visitors have to wait for each other to finish eating before you dish food for the next person. If anyone complains, show them the door.
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The holiday season and the end of the year are upon us and you just might be interested in Infinix’s ZeroX Pro. The device packs a triple-lens camera that takes smartphone photography to another level, which is perfect as a digital companion for you this season and beyond.
The ZERO X Pro houses the industry’s first 108MP OIS main camera, Infinix’s Galileo Algorithm Engine as well as 60x periscope moonshot camera and more perfect for lunar photography. It is also the world’s first 108MP smartphone installed on the MTK 4G platform. This gives you the opportunity to capture the moonlit sky while you create the best memories with the company of loved ones. It is truly an impressive photography experience when you use the Zero X Pro as it affords you the luxury to zoom into the moon — an experience that has never been possible before.
Its other high-performance capabilities include a Dual-Chip gaming processor, asides from its impressive camera technologies. This allows the user to play mobile games with the best graphics, high refresh rate and lots of power so game-time doesn’t get interrupted by low power.
The #InfinixZeroX Pro goes for ₦187, 800 only and you can visit @InfinixNigeria on Instagram for purchase and more information on this device as well as other smartphones from Infinix.
Do you have exciting events like the Flytime music festival lined up, and finding it hard deciding which one to attend first?
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The English Premier League (EPL) will be entering a decisive stage at the beginning of the next year. As the competition comes close to its end, every point is crucial. It’s even possible to have expectations about the champions and runner-ups already. Or is it? The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is also set to start at the beginning of the next year. It means that many players now moving the crowds in Europe will be called back home. What does it change for EPL’s fans?
Overlaps
The AFCON will happen between early January and early February in Cameroon. About 40 players are expected to be called back, only in the EPL, where 15 teams will likely feel the blow. Among the hardest hit ones, Liverpool, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Watford, losing four players each. Those players could miss one round of major European competitions, at best. Worst-case scenarios would see players off for four rounds or more. Other continental competitions, like the South American CONMEBOL or the Central American CONCACAF, will also cause an impact. Yet, the AFCON can shake the EPL. to Check the latest developments on the best football betting sites.
Cameroon’s AFCON
The next AFCON will be played in Cameroon, although there are questions regarding its readiness for hosting the event. It has been postponed once already over safety and sanitary concerns. After a recent inspection visit, CAF’s authorities confirmed that the competition would run as scheduled.
Names and Numbers
With top teams losing top players for a couple of rounds, everything can change in the EPL. Here’s how the teams will look for the next month or so. You can also follow the matter on the best premier league betting sites.
Liverpool
Next month, The Reds will have to do without Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Naby Keita. Joel Matip won’t join them, as he’s out of international football already. Anyway, Salah and Mane will be sorely missed. Salah has scored 20 times only this season, and Mane, nine.
Watford
The Hornets will see five top-tier players packing up next month. Nigeria is calling back. William Troost-Ekong, Emmanuel Dennis are responsible for more than ten goals over the last 14 matches. Louza and Masina will be playing for Morocco, while Sarr will defend Senegal. Such a blow can shift the odds to otherwise weaker teams, like Tottenham, Norwich, and West Ham.
Crystal Palace
The Eagles are giving up four top players for the next month, namely Wilfried Zaha, Cheikou Kouyate, Jordan Ayew, and Jeffrey Schlupp. Crystal Palace is likely in for a rough month without players of equal level to put in their place.
Leicester
Four top Leicester’s players are also on the line. Nampalys Mendy will be returning to Senegal and Wilfred Ndidi to Nigeria. Top scorers like Daniel Amartey, and Kelechi Iheanacho, will probably leave, too.
Arsenal
Here’s another side losing almost half of its team. Ghana, Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Gabon call Nicolas Pepe, Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. However, Gunners’ fans believe that AFCON could revitalise their talents.
Chelsea
The Blues are losing a tremendous goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, who’s defending Senegal next month. Meanwhile, Hakim Ziyech is being called back to Morocco. Despite losing some of its best players, Chelsea can still replace Mendy with Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Manchester City
The Citizens will be missing one of the world’s best players of the moment, Ryad Mahrez, who’ll be playing for Algeria. Yet, the club is so solid that such absence will barely make a difference. Manchester City has many attacking options of a comparable level. Additionally, they’ll face seriously dented teams, increasing their chances of the title.
Reaction
English clubs have taken the matter to the superior stances of European football. Clubs are demanding guarantees of safety, and timely release of players, so that the competitions can have minimal overlap. In a letter to CAF, the European Club Association threatened not to release players if those conditions weren’t met. An excerpt of the letter reads that clubs shouldn’t be forced “to be without players for club competition matches”. The letter also questions the lack of medical protocols for the tournament, putting players at risk. There are fears that the country hasn’t improved its condition since the competition was last postponed. Yet, CAF’s and Cameroonian officials insist that the competition won’t be postponed again.
Conclusion
Despite complaints and threats, African players probably won’t face major issues to defend their countries. Meanwhile, a lot can change in the English Premier League between January and February 2022.
Christmas is around the corner. Looking for some nice tech gadgets as Christmas gifts for your dad, uncles, nephew or any male recipients while not wanting to break your bank? Maybe this guide to Christmas gifts for men will give you a big hand, as we have rounded up some men-oriented Blackview smart devices yet only at a fraction of the cost of a high–end flagship.
Read on to see whether you can find one or two that suit your needs.
Fitbuds 1 is a pair of collar bluetooth earphones which two earbuds can be attached together, forming a circle around their neck to avoid losing. With noise cancellation technology, it can make your loved one have clear calls with their friends, siblings or offsprings who live far-away.
AirBuds 1 is a chic and affordable alternative to AirPods and its all-black and stylish appearance can no doubt win the heart of young men mainly under 35. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0 chip, it cuts out disconnects and freezes and lets your ear revel in crystal-clear and crisp tunes. For music enthusiasts who care about sound quality or men who like to listen to audiobooks in the subway, consider giving them a pair of Blackview AirBuds 1.
Long gone are the days when people jog in the early morning, holding phones in hands with long cords dangling to their earbuds. Blackview’s AirBuds 3 wireless earphone is now under 40$ in Christmas, it is possibly the best earbuds you can get for your loved one at this price range.
R6 is a heath tracking rugged smartwatch for Men. It provides always-on heart rate and sleep monitoring as well as mindful breathing training. For those who have cardiac issues or sleep problems, R6 can be a genuine reminder of physical ailments. Get an R6 for your father or grandpa as a Christmas gift and they will surely be satisfied with it.
Price: $69.99 $49.99
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December is full of festive days; from Christmas Day to New Year’s Eve.
