After the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the whole world, there has been precautionary measures taken by governments to alleviate the spread. These measures includes the closures of public places, travel bans, social distancing rules, lockdown and strict use of facemasks by the public. Therefore, the use of facemasks has become a regular part of our…
Akpu is a thick, staple Nigerian food extracted from cassava tubers. It is also called Fufu can also be made with plantain flour. It is best served with typical traditional soups, including bitterleaf soup, groundnut soup, egusi soup, ora, and vegetable soup. Some of the nutritional content of akpu include – carbohydrates, dietary fibre, protein,…
Agidi or Eko is a popular Nigerian food made with cornflour. Agidi or Eko is called cornmeal or corn starch in English. It is quite tangy and can be eaten with almost every soup from Pepper Soup, Efo Riro, to Egusi, to Okro. It can also be eaten with moin moin, Akara, agidi jollof or…
Ogbono, otherwise known as African Bush mango is a species of trees that originated from Africa. Other common names for ogbono are bush mango, wild mango or odika. The scientific name of ogbono is Irvingia gabonensis. One thing about this plant is that it is versatile, that is, it’s fruits, nuts, seeds, and bark can…
Fluted pumpkin leaves are greenish leafy vegetables widely cultivated in West African countries, including Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and of course, Nigeria. They are scientifically known as Telfairia Occidentalis, The plant is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leafy vegetable and its edible seeds, it also belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. [1]…
I am sure that I speak everyone’s mind when I say that we are all tired of the lockdown. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have all had to stay at home, and have not been finding it easy. While it’s not all fun this period, it can be a good time to pick up…
Many people think that they need to visit a gym to exercise properly. However, they are a lot of exercises you can do at home. It is very important to stay physically active, especially now. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, a huge number of the population has been asked to stay at home to prevent…
Having a strong immune system can help to keep you healthy and free from diseases. Your diet plays a huge role in boosting your immune system and keeping you safe from toxins and infections. Thus, nourishing your body with certain foods will help to boost your immune system. Let’s find out some Nigerian foods that…
A virgin hair is a human hair that has never been altered or manipulated by steaming, dyes, perms, bleaches or any chemical process. This natural hair type is linked with a lot of benefits. Part of it is that its color rarely fades, its texture is usually silky and soft, and it typically lasts longer….
Even at their most effective pace – social distancing has only helped to slow down the spread of the coronavirus disease – it does not cure it neither does it offer any help to those who have been infected with the virus. Scientists are currently in a race to find an effective cure for the…
