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…
As of the 25th of March, 2020, the total number of confirmed coronavirus disease in Nigeria has risen to 46 – a huge jump from the first case confirmed on the 28th of February 2020. The coronavirus first originated in China and has since spread to 15 countries with Italy having the highest number of…
The coronavirus outbreak has overtaken the whole world, and Nigeria was not left out. The coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria has caused panic, fear, and anxiety among Nigerians. There are so many questions you might have about coronavirus in Nigeria. Here’s all you need to know about coronavirus in Nigeria. In a bid to curb the…
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…
