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Thursday, April 21

4 Reasons why Nigerians Prefer Online Dating

With the proven statistics that there are more women than men in Nigeria, it is ironic that some men visit online dating site in search of love despite the sheer number of beautiful women on the streets of Lagos and other states. Today, there are hundreds of Nigerian dating sites. You just need to Google Nigerian dating sites and the rest is left to you. The question is why do some Nigerians visit these sites? Jovago.com, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal shares 4 reasons.

Easily intimidated by women

Some men freak out when it comes to interacting with women, let alone a woman they are interested in. For them to woo her is wahala. She is expecting and anxious to hear what you have to say because she is willing to give you a chance but you shy away with your tails in between your legs. For this type of men, dating sites is an easy way out of this anomaly. You will find men and women on these sites to select from.

Indulge

Some Nigerians do not believe in online dating but they are tempted to join the bandwagon because they can give a false impression of themselves. They source pictures of others and use it as their display picture, cut their ages, and say they are single while dating. Even if they meet someone charming online, they are never serious because they are just there for fun!

You are single

A dating site is a hub for meeting supposed singles. If you are single, you can check these sites out and if you are lucky, you will meet another single. Before you know it, you are already dating!

To heal Heartbreak

If you just broke up with your long-term partner and want to get over the heartbreak as quickly as possible, some people venture into the world of online dating. Often times than not, they are not interested in any online interactions or relationship because they want to purge themselves of the heartbreak.

Ogunfowoke Adeniyi
Travel/Technology Writer

How to get Complaints Resolved via Social Media

Social media can be used to do a lot of things today including to complain and get the complaint resolved. Twitter is one of the best interactive networks to use to get a quick response especially as many organizations now have a strong Social Media presence.

With the versatility of social media, some users still have problems with making complaints and having them resolved. Sequel to this, Jovago.com, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal gathers tips on how to get complaints resolved via Social Media.

Contact official channels

All serious organization own a website. On these websites, you can get the contact information of the company. Using the contact info, you can either call or send a mail. If you do not get a response or get an unsatisfactory response, you can take it to social media.

Check their reply speed on twitter

Despite the fact that some businesses have Twitter or Facebook accounts, they may not be active and may take them forever to reply to your complaints. Hence, before you send a tweet, you should check how quick they respond to complaints and if they actually resolved it.

Send them a direct message

If you are not happy with their response offline, it is time to take it online. You can send them a direct message whether their handle is active or not. If you do not get a favourable response, you should take it public.

Tweet publicly and politely

Responsible businesses prevent crisis rather than fanning it. The direct message may be futile but the public tweet will not. So, you send a series of tweets featuring your complaints. Do not forget to tag some the service companies and influencers that can help you retweet the message to their followers. At this juncture, do not be surprised at how swift they will pacify you. Social media further cement the saying that that the customer is always right. Remember, do not use abusive words while tweeting.

Thank them when complaint is resolved

Most customers do not do this. When you are eventually satisfied with their reply, it will be nice to send a tweet appreciating their response and if their offer you an incentive to pacify you, you should also mention it in the tweet.

Ogunfowoke Adeniyi

Travel/Technology Writer

Four Places Where you Should not Keep your Phone

Your phone is a valuable asset and losing it or getting it damaged can cost you a lot of money and emotional stress. If you do not want to experience any of this, Jovago.com, Africa's no 1 hotel booking portal points out places you should never leave your phone.

In the sun

Many people know that they should not just drop their phones in the sun but some others have inadvertently left it in the sun while washing or working outside their home. Extreme heat or cold are not good for electronical appliances. So keep it away from harmful weather to extend its lifespan.

Your back pocket

Carrying your phone in your back pocket is not a good idea. Many people have damaged their phones, especially the screen, just by forgetting their phones in their pockets. Besides the physical damage, the phone may overheat and is susceptible to theft there.

Bottom of a bag

As a regular traveler, you may have had to live through the experience of having your phone go missing and as a result adopted the precautionary measure of hiding it at the bottom of a bag. While doing this has its perks, it can begin to malfunction due to the heat or pressure from moving the bag from place to place. Your best bet would be to use an inner side-pocket in the bag or under the first few layers of items within it.

In proximity to a cooker

In an attempt not to miss a call, it usual practice to keep your phone close to you even when cooking. This can be very risky as it could result in a fire outbreak. Make it a habit to place your phone far from the fire and increase the volume of your ringtone so that you can hear the call wherever you are.

Ogunfowoke Adeniyi

Travel/Technology Writer

4 Reasons to Drink Palm Wine From Igboland

Palm wine is a local beverage which is dear to many Nigerians. Some people even believe that it is better than factory brewed drinks due to its many health benefits and those who have gulped several gourds with plates of hot pepper soup or peppered goat meat, can testify to its delightful taste. However, if you are yet to savour the sap from southeast Nigeria which doubles as the birthplace of the local drink, you need to put ordering several kegs of the sweet liquid on your bucket list.

If you are in doubt about Igbo palm wine, Jovago.com, Africa’s No. 1 hotel booking portal points out several reasons that will bolster or embolden you to drink this beer a beverage.

It is undiluted

You cannot compare the palm wine sold or tapped in Anambra State to the one sold in Lagos or other parts of Nigeria. Many of these palm wine drinks are already fermented, diluted and adulterated, and this has serious side effects. To a large extent, you can trust that palm wine from this Igboland because it is undiluted and from a credible source.

Tapped from the source

The natural taste of palm wine can only be enjoyed if you get it directly from the source. Palm wine is produced by splicing horizontal strips at the top of a palm tree and drilling a hole into the trunk. Afterwards, you attach a container held by a raffia so that the palm wine can drop into the container. It has to be collected daily. Very few people are willing to go through the stress of climbing a tree as tall as 20 metres in a city. But visit the rural areas in the South-East, you will find cheap and quality palm wine direct from the trees.

A gourd can intoxicate you

For persons who boasts that they are experts in bingeing, a cup of undiluted palmy, as it is popularly called, will definitely overrule this belief. You can consume liters of alcoholic drinks but you should not attempt this with palm wine as a gourd can get you tipsy while several gourds will get you completely drunk. You have to be disciplined to consume such a natural intoxicant.

It is healthy

It is quite risky to drink diluted palm wine because many are unaware of the condiments which have been added to pep up the taste. But for the ones directly tapped from the tree, it is very healthy. Some of the health benefits include control of cardiovascular diseases, slows aging, good eyesight, increased in sperm count and aid milk production in lactating mothers.

Ogunfowoke AdeniyiTravel/Technology Writer

MIXTAPE: DJ Yubi Wise - After Party Mix

Female DJ Yubi Wise is back with another hit banging Dj mix titled After Party Mix. Here she showcases her unique skills and awesome creative fingers pon the wheel of steel.
Have a feel of the mix, its a promise that you won’t regret it.

Download, Listen & Enjoy!

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MUSIC: Dear Kelly - Kilimanjaro

Showbiz royalty and music star
Dear KELLY has just officially released the long anticipated single titled 'KILIMANJARO'..

KILIMANJARO is a fresh Caribbean soul fused with classic Reggae flavor.
It's a love song with passion...
According to the south African based music star, this single has been long due but I think it's worth the wait....

DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN

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Mixtape: DJ Kacee'a - Rap Alert

From the stable of ASHUGA ENTERTAINMENT,Dj DJ Kaycee’A aka “ASHUGA DJ” is back hitting us with the very best of Afro pop tune back to back!

This mixtape is dedicated to Abuskie new single “Bounce Along” which is rated among the top trends!.

Enjoy!

00• Intro by Chockie

01• Sarkodie – This Game

02• Spyce Ft truth – King of the south

03• Mavado Ft Vybz Kartel , Ace Hood – I’ant going Broke

04• Alvin Spiff – Gerara Here

05• Bling Tinz – Gerara Here

06• Yung6ix – before I go Broke

07• Meek Mill – Bad for you

08• Niyola Ft Phyno ,Sarkodie – love to love you Remix

09• Reminisce Ft Olamide – Local Rappers

10• Tipsy ft Olamide – So Le

11• Hynex – Kawa Ari

12• Magnito – Mr Medicine

13• Ice prince – NoBody

14• Modenine Ft Wajudah – Ah Who Dem

15• M.I – King James

16• Nino Bless Ft Neenah – Echoes Of War

17• Ycee Ft Olamide – Jagaban Remix

18• Iskul – Jagaban Cover

19• BM Baby – Jagaban Cover

20• Chockie. – King Kong Cover

21• Vector Ft Phyno , Reminisce – King Kong. Remix

22• Blaqbonez – Who

23• Davido Ft Meek Mill – Fans Mi

24• iLLbliss – Different King of War

25• Kranium – Nobody has to know

26•. Rick Ross ft Nas – One of Us

27•Dej Loaf – Try Me

28• Mayze Ft Skibii , Tosa – Wa Mi

29• Vector – Where is vector

30• iLLbliss – Munachimso

31• Wande Coal Ft AKA – Same SH!t

32• Leriq Ft 2face Idibia – Answer

33• Same White – All Eyez on me

34• Tha suspect ft Wyclef. – I no Send U remix

35• Chockie. – Rap Alert

36• Sarkodie. Ft Vector – Rap Attack

37• Presh N Soul – Ephesians 6

38• RunTown Ft DJ Khaled – Money

39• Erigga Ft Shuun Babe – Keep talking

40• Outro By Erigga

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Music: Oh Na Na - Avis ft Berry x Ak Morgan x Tripps

Here comes the official single from Ghana/Nigerian music label Avis Records, the label that is housing some of the top Nigerian stars in Ghana, West Africa. The single, which is titled “Oh na na”, is featuring of the top label acts, Berry, Ak Morgan and Tripps, and all did justice to song on their delivery.

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Monday, April 11

VIDEO: DJ Baddo Ft. Skales – Finally (Trailer) | @Djbaddo @Youngskales @Baddoentworld

You ask for it… And here comes the most Anticipated Song/Video Of The Year

“Finally” by “DJ Baddo” Featuring Skales.

Here is the Official Trailer of the Video Directed By 02Media

which is set to drop soon. Check it out as we await the Full version.

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Music: SoJay ft Olamide - Garawa

Dope Album from the very talented and fast rising sensation – ‘Sojay‘; he titles the album ‘So Far‘. Buy full album here “Samuel Okorie (SOJAY) is signed to Reminisce LRR imprint, this is his official album which is expected to go viral in a couple of days.

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