Telecommunication masts are a common feature in many neighbourhoods around the country. Some people even have it located in their compounds and there may even be two or three masts in one street. Many of these masts are owned by network providers to provide better network service for people living within a particular area. These…
What is Greek Yoghurt? Greek Yoghurt or strained yoghurt is a type of yoghurt that is strained to remove the whey (whey is a liquid which contains lactose, a natural sugar found in dairy products). This straining process results in a creamier, thicker, and sour-tasting yoghurt. Greek yoghurt is made from milk that has been…
Forgetting to medications is something a lot of people are used to doing. For some, it can be a daunting task to stick your prescription and complete it accordingly. The reason why people forget to take their medicines might vary. Some simply forget, some procrastinate taking their medications, while some become irregular with their medications…
Digitaria exilis is a tiny variety of millet of the grass species that is cultivated in many parts of African. In Nigeria, it is known as acha or fonio and is widely eaten there. The Gambians refer to it as ‘findi‘ or ‘fundi.’ However, the common names of the plant are white fonio, fonio millet, and…
Tuberculosis or TB is a disease that is spread by a germ. It is a communicable disease that is passed through the air when someone with the disease coughs or sneezes. TB is a serious disease that is often life-threatening, although there are medications that are used to treat the disease. Tuberculosis is a prevalent…
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…
Filariasis, otherwise known as elephantiasis, is a disfiguring and disabling disease, triggered by a parasitic infection of one of the three nematodes (roundworms): Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or Brugia timori. The tropical disease usually occurs when filarial parasites are spread into the human body through infected mosquitoes. Furthermore, these microscopic worms can live for about…
They say your hair is your crown. That only becomes obvious when you take good and proper care of your hair. Whether long or short, you should know how to take care of your hair as it goes a long way to improve your appearance. Although it might seem a bit tough, taking care of…
Scotch bonnet is a variety of chilli pepper that is found in many parts of West Africa. They are used prominently in preparing cuisines and spicing up delicacies. Scotch bonnet pepper is called Ata Rodo in the Yoruba language of Nigeria. Fresh, ripe scotch bonnets can range from green to yellow to scarlet red colours….
The thyroid is a very important gland in the body that many people do not think about unless something goes wrong. And, usually, nothing happens. But when it does, it can have a lot of impact on the body. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that is located at the base of the neck….
