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How to Make Homemade Suya

April 19, 2022

We all love Suya (most Nigerians, anyway). This peppery, meaty delicacy is traditionally prepared by the Hausa people of northern Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger, and some parts of Sudan (where it is called agashe). However, it has become a popular dish enjoyed by millions of Nigerians – irrespective of tribe – because of its availability and … Continue reading How to Make Homemade Suya

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Food

Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Prepare Gbegiri Soup

April 19, 2022

Gbegiri soup is a Yoruba (Western Nigerian) soup prepared with beans. It can be eaten alone with Amala/Eba or combined with Ewedu soup; it depends on your preference. This week, I will only explain how to prepare Gbegiri soup.   Ingredients for Gbegiri Soup 1. 150g of Black Eyed or Brown Beans 2. 1 small … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Prepare Gbegiri Soup

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Opinion

How to Deal with Mistakes in Life

April 19, 2022

I like potato chips. They’re crispy, easy to eat and if seasoned right, can be very yummy. The story behind the ‘discovery’ of potato chips is guaranteed to make you smile. Chips are the products of a frustrated chef’s action in a restaurant’s  kitchen, back in the 1800s. A difficult customer kept sending back his … Continue reading How to Deal with Mistakes in Life

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History Opinion

International Women’s Day: Have African Women Been Empowered?

April 19, 2022

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day dedicated to celebrating the Economic, Political and Social achievements of women in the past, present and future. It is a day set aside by the United Nations every year to celebrate the outstanding efforts of women around the world in various facets of life ranging from … Continue reading International Women’s Day: Have African Women Been Empowered?

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Health

9 Tips for Proper Female Hygiene

April 19, 2022

Some years ago in a UNILAG hostel bathroom, another young lady and I were at the tap having our baths side by side. She used a coarse rubber sponge and washed herself vigorously, when she got to the juncture of her thighs, she used her bath sponge to thoroughly scrub her vulva like she was scrubbing … Continue reading 9 Tips for Proper Female Hygiene

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Opinion

Choosing to be Responsible

April 19, 2022

My eyes were glued to the disturbing scene even as I watched from my seat beside the window. I watched as the angry mob in fury, descended on the innocent looking boy for an act he had just perpetuated few minutes ago. He begged and cried for mercy, pleading that it was his first time … Continue reading Choosing to be Responsible

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Food

How to Make Healthy Fun Snacks

April 19, 2022

Eating healthy is important for you and your family. And when it comes to children, a typical child will pick a candy bar over a fruit or vegetable. Being a picky eater makes it more difficult for one to eat and try new things. However, there are ways to bring fun into your meals and … Continue reading How to Make Healthy Fun Snacks

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Uncategorized

Simple Trick For Cleaning Your Oven

April 19, 2022

  I’m not exactly good at baking anything, but I’m very good at trying over and over again. With all the recipes available on the internet, let’s just say my oven has been getting more use than initially anticipated. For most people who use an oven, whether frequently or rarely, thoroughly cleaning it can be … Continue reading Simple Trick For Cleaning Your Oven

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LIFESTYLE

Childproofing Your Home on a Budget

April 19, 2022

Little fingers and tiny hands everywhere. The moment babies start to crawl, by some kind of magic, they seem to be everywhere in the house, at once. They are suddenly seized by this urge to explore, and to follow you wherever you go, such that sneaking out on them is quite a challenge. Most babies … Continue reading Childproofing Your Home on a Budget

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Tip of the Day

3 Uses For Apple Cider Vinegar You Should Definitely Try

April 19, 2022

I never believed that Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) could be used for non-cooking purposes till someone mentioned it. What with that weird smell, taste, and level of acidity. Since being told about it, I have to say I now have many tested and trusted ACV hacks under my belt. Apple Cider Vinegar is made from … Continue reading 3 Uses For Apple Cider Vinegar You Should Definitely Try

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FAMILY Tip of the Day

How to Keep Good Domestic Help

April 19, 2022

“Overpay and undercriticise,” says Helen Gurley Brown, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years, on how to keep good domestic staff once you get them. Afterall, they take a great burden off you especially if you’re a working mum; they keep your house tidy, help care for your kids, assist in keeping every mouth fed and … Continue reading How to Keep Good Domestic Help

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Stuff Tip of the Day

Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Unblock Your Drain

April 19, 2022

 I didn’t believe it when I first heard about it. Granted, I have read all over the internet about the wonders of vinegar and baking soda that goes beyond cooking and baking. Then one day, I was faced with a blocked kitchen sink and a pile of dishes that needed to be sorted. So I … Continue reading Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Unblock Your Drain

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Tip of the Day

3 Steps to Maintaining Focus and Overcoming Distraction

April 19, 2022

What’s that over there? Oh no, look back there! Wait, what’s behind that? How do you feel after reading that sentence? Confused, I would assume. What I have tried to creatively illustrate is the powerful force of distraction and the confusion it can create. Fortunately, there is a force, if efficiently utilized, that is more … Continue reading 3 Steps to Maintaining Focus and Overcoming Distraction

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Food

Lime Fever: 30 Things To Do With Limes

April 19, 2022

  ‘It’s official. You are obsessed with limes. Get on with the lime and lemon grass cordial’ Limes. Zip. Zing. Zest. Great with sweet – mangoes, ripe plantains, pawpaw, perfect with spice, like cardamom; herbs like mint and tang, like yogurt. Pushed and prodded by Miss Wana Wana on Instagram, I decided to share my … Continue reading Lime Fever: 30 Things To Do With Limes

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Beauty Health LIFESTYLE Opinion

10 Things You Can do to Maintain Clear and Healthy Skin

April 19, 2022

    By Ebun Oluwole    A lot of people in our society today have serious battles with severe acne due to a couple of factors which primarily relate with unhealthy lifestyles that are lacking in adequate skincare regimens. According to mayoclinic.org, acne vulgaris or simply ”Acne” is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with … Continue reading 10 Things You Can do to Maintain Clear and Healthy Skin

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