Labour Day is a time to celebrate the work and achievements of workers globally. It is also a good time to buy yourself some personal work essentials. Whether you need to be more physically active, create an aesthetically pleasing environment, or get more motivation, these gift ideas will direct you. More than half of our day is spent in an office or working off-premises. The impact work has on our lifestyle is undeniable. This means getting ahead of the game and making it a much more pleasant experience with some adjustments. What better day to do this than Labour Day? You can…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Banana leaves are famous in African, Asian, and South American cuisines. They are used for serving and preparing a variety of dishes in different countries. Apart from their aromatic twist to food, they have hidden health benefits like the ones we will look at below. Preparation and serving using banana leaves Banana leaves are commonly used to prepare matoke along with other plantain or ingredients among a few tribes. They are also used in preparing stew (oluwombo among the Baganda) and serving. Luwombo Stew is typically roasted goat meat, chicken or beef enclosed in banana leaves. In Central Africa, banana…
No one ever enters into a marriage thinking that it will end in divorce. Unfortunately, though, it does happen far too often. There are many different reasons why couples decide to call it quits, but some reasons are more common than others. In this article, we’ll take a look at six of the most common reasons for divorce. If you’re currently married or thinking about getting married, it’s important to be aware of these issues so that you can do your best to avoid them! 1. Infidelity Infidelity is one of the most common reasons for divorce. When one spouse…
Do you feel like there is too much to do and not enough of you to do it? Or do you even get tired today, for tomorrow before it even appears? If so, then this article would be of utmost importance to you. Time is the most important asset to every human being and, as such, we must manage it well. Some people realise this early in their lifetime, while others do not. However, time management does not come naturally to anyone, it must be learned, practised and mastered. Here are some ways to manage your life: Develop a healthy…
Saving the mother or the baby is a moral dilemma that might pose a serious conundrum to some people, especially husbands. The question of who to save, the mother or the unborn child is a popular moral question. During the pregnancy, you might have been anticipating the delivery of a brand-new child, you have bought the clothes, made the cot, and decorated the nursery as you anticipate the delivery of the child, but complications arise as they usually do, and you are forced to choose one, the baby or the mother. The decision becomes particularly difficult if, for religious reasons,…
Wrinkles will appear in these places as you get older. We are all getting older and part of the package of ageing is watching your body transform. Some parts of your body age faster than the rest which is why it is so important to take care of them especially when you are younger. Here are five body parts that age faster than the rest. Knees Walking involves your knees and they are frequently overworked. This can cause the skin to stretch and eventually wrinkle. As you age, your knees also lose suppleness and collagen, so moisturise them often. Eyes…
This soda bread is a quick recipe that does not require any yeast. Soda bread is dense, yet soft and has the most incredible crusty exterior. Ingredients Method Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Mix flour, softened margarine, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form the dough into a round and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Combine melted butter with 1/4 cup…
Food has been around since man has been around and it’s no surprise we started looking for things to do with food other than eat them. All over the world, there are festivals dedicated to food such as the yam festivals celebrated in Nigeria, just to mention a few. While most of these festivals are celebrated to honour a particular food, some food festivals can be considered a bit weird. Here are five weird food festivals from around the world; 1) La Tomatina Held in Buñol, Spain, La Tomatina is a food festival that is best described as a tomato…
Fighting acne can be a pain, especially when nothing seems to work. With acne, almost everyone has a different story. Most times, the key players in this story are genetics, diet, and skin type. This is why you shouldn’t take skincare recommendations from just anyone. Especially not from someone with a different skin type. Having sensitive skin in addition to acne-prone skin is as bad as it gets. Your skin won’t respond to some chemicals, while the ones that help the acne cause even worse skin irritation. If you’re tired of people asking you what’s wrong with your face, or…
Relationships are beautiful when it is with the right person. Right from a young age, many people have a picture of the kind of relationship they want. Some of these attitudes could be toxic to your partner, however, it is possible not to see it this way because it is a lifelong quality that you have always wanted. Just because you’ve seen many people do something doesn’t mean it’s what’s best for everyone. And if a healthy relationship with someone you love is ultimately what you want, then you need to question what you think is “normal.” relationship with someone…
Officials are worried about buying high-rise buildings in Lagos State because of collapse incu. Funsho Elulade, General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) on Wednesday said a new law is on the way to make substandard construction impossible in the state. Elulade said this at the fourth edition of the Builders’ Business Workshop organised by the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) in Ikeja. The combined physical/virtual workshop had the theme “Building Surveying Practice, Charting a New Course in Building Post Construction Services in Lagos”. He said his agency was currently under pressure for mass testing of buildings because its…
Our world is experiencing a tornado and young people are expressing their discontent and the last thing you want is to be in a relationship with a dependent person. Most times, they don’t seem to be good at anything on their own. Other times, they act like they’ve seen more hell than every other creature, always drowning and constantly in need of a life jacket. In the actual sense, no one who genuinely loves their partner would have them dependent on them. So if this seems familiar, then here is how to be independent in a relationship. First, as a…