Juicing a fruit or vegetable is the best way to enjoy it as you get more from it. While many people would normally think of enjoying the juice of fruits like orange, apple, banana, not very many people move towards cucumber juice. Here in Nigeria, cucumber is often used as a garnish or mixed with…
Tile flooring is a popular choice for homes and businesses due to its durability, low maintenance, easy to clean, and can add a sleek, modern look to any room. However, many people are unaware of the potential health effects of tile flooring. In this article, we will explore the health effects of tile flooring and…
Recently, in Nigeria, there has been a lot said about soot, as people are trying to understand what it is. A place like Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, is currently dealing with the problem of soot. The air around the city is black and hazy, filled with soot. Like dust, soot settles…
Many Nigerians depend on roadside foods for their survival as they go about their daily activities. Roadside foods or street foods are foods commonly sold on the streets. Most roadside vendors have a small shop for people to eat while others just sell food for you to take home to eat. Food from roadside vendors…
Let’s face it: university is a very stressful place. There is so much to do with very little time to get it done. And this is beyond the academic side of things. If you are part of a sports team or you engage in other extracurricular activities, you will experience more stress. Other personal things…
Pepper is a core ingredient when cooking most dishes. The presence of pepper in a meal adds to its taste and the absence could make the meal feel bland, even though other spices may have been used. Many people add just enough pepper to give flavour to the food, but some others like their foods…
Let’s face it, being a student in Nigeria is utterly hectic and challenging. You have to juggle your lectures, assignments, personal life, and social relationships in school, which is not easy at all. Nonetheless, as a student, your utmost priority is to ensure that you stay healthy. It doesn’t matter if you are someone who…
African pear, popularly known by its Igbo name, ube, or bush pear, is a common delicacy in Nigeria. It also known as safou in Cameroon, and atanga in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. However, the scientific name of African Pear is Dacryodes edulis. While it can be enjoyed on its own, many people prefer to eat…
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….
Melon seed, popularly known as Egusi in Nigeria, is a food many Nigerians, irrespective of state or tribe, enjoy. The popularity of the food is beyond Nigeria as people from other West and Central African countries also enjoy a dish of Egusi. People enjoy egusi by grinding it and using it to make soups, although…
