Most people detest the locust beans because of the unpleasant smell but unknown to them, locust bean is beneficial to its consumers. The plant commonly referred to as ‘iru’ by the Yoruba speaking part of Nigeria. It is also known as ‘ogiri’ by the Igbo people of the country and ‘daddawa’ by the Hausa people in Nigeria. Locust beans is also a local ingredient for soup and stew such as Vegetable, ‘egusi’, ‘ewedu,’ and so on. There are various health benefits that can be derived from locust beans, one of…
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Ebonyi state governor decries health materials being diverted by unknown men
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru Ogbonna has made a sudden stop at the state’s Ministry of Health, where he saw a fully loaded with primacy health care materials being carted away by yet to be confirmed people. The governor, in a video made available on social media platforms, decried the move as sabotage. The materials were suspected as being taken to the local market for sale.
Abuja Herbalist shoots self as bulletproof charm fails
A herbalist identified as Ismail Usman has sustained a life-threatening injury while testing a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm. The incident occurred at the Kuchibuyi village in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on November 23. Usman was said to have picked a locally fabricated gun after he had fortified himself with the charm he had prepared and shot himself in the stomach. Unfortunately, the charm failed to protect him, leaving him severely injured.
Nollywood Actress Joke Muyiwa bags PhD as she becomes Chief Arts Fellow
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Muyiwa has added another feather to her scarf by earning a PhD in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan. In addition, she has been promoted to the position of Chief Arts Fellow, a professorial cadre in the same University. Joke, expressing her gratitude said, “Lord, I thank you for my promotion to the position of Chief Arts Fellow, a Professorial cadre from the University of Ibadan.”
Kemi Olunloyo to retire from active journalism cites loss of interest
The veteran journalist and daughter of former governor of Oyo state Dr Kemi Olunloyo has announced her intention to quit active journalism come 2025 while attaching the decision to loss of interest. Kemi made this known on her social media page ‘kemi talks’. She said, “Good Morning 🌞 to you all. The truth of it all is that I’ve LOST interest in journalism. I’ve retired at 25 yrs-2019, came back after 3 months, retired at 30 yrs-2024, came back after 8 months.” According to the veteran, she will be having…
Damola Olatunji reacts to fan accusing him of being Dayo Amusa’s baby daddy
Nigerian actor Damola Olatunji has responded to speculation surrounding the paternity of Dayo Amusa’s newborn son. As copied from Babalola Sunday Emmanuel’s wall, Olatunji attended the newborn’s naming ceremony, where he prayed for the baby and posed with Amusa and her son. This act, according to the post, sparked rumors that he was the father. A fan asked Olatunji: “Hmm. So are you the father of the baby? This is very serious o.” Olatunji responded with a witty reply: “Abi ooo, seriously serious.”
Award presentation: Young lady refuses a handshake with Bank CEO
Khadijah Abdulhamid, a student from Sweet Haven Secondary School in Kano State, has refused to shake hands with Oliver Alawuba, the Chief Executive Officer of United Bank of Africa (UBA), during an award presentation ceremony. Khadijah refused the handshake during the presentation of the UBA Foundation Nigeria award, which held in Kano According to Arewa abbkar on X, she had declined the handshake based on religion sentiment “My religion forbids this,” Khadijah had reacted. Mixed reactions had, however, followed her action; while some felt the need to respect her decision,…
Ijakadi’ festival: Teni, other notable musical artistes to perform live in Offa
Come Friday, 27th December 2024, the ancient town of Offa, the second largest city in Kwara state will be agog with music from popular Nigerian artistes including a fuji music maestro to celebratea yearly event, ‘Ijakadi’ festival. According to a notification made available by Chief Musbau Olalekan Olaniyi, Aare Bobajiro of Offa, the musical artistes inlude Teniola Apata, Qdot Alagbe, Small Doctor, other hip hop artistes and a fuji legend. The notification read, “You can’t afford to miss the all night fun #OffaTuntun.” The festival which commenced few years into…
Images of fans celebrating David Adeleke’s 32nd Birthday.
Davido’s fans have taken to the streets of Lagos to celebrate the birth of their musical idol. They are on the streets with banners showing pictures of Davido while dancing and enjoying funfair.
Resident Eulogises President Tinubu’s ADC as the Oba celebrates Birthday
A resident of Ilemona, capital of Oyun Local Government Area in Kwara state has taken to his social media page to celebrate Oba Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, Ilufemiloye I Fiwadade I Oyekanmi II, the Aide De Camp to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu on the occasion of the later’s birthday. In his message, AbdulRauf Abdullahi Opeyemi, a staunch supporter of the Oba, while wishing him a happy birthday in advance, described the king as a bridge builder and lifter of men. He said, “The Architect and builder of modern ILEMONA TUNTUN. HRM…