Do you know that the Hausa tribe in its pure form is extremely rare these days? Historically, the Hausa (Habe) people occupied the whole of northern Nigeria and dominated the majority of the trade routes over the Sahara. Bayajidda had to leave his wife and their little child behind because of his father-in-law due to fights between them. He walked for a very long time until he eventually arrived in the city of Daura where he asked an elderly woman for water. The woman told him she didn’t have any water and couldn’t get any at the community well because…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Money is an important part of dating as a single person. Whether you are splitting the bill or paying for everything, times are hard and you don’t want to overspend. When you are single, you have to go out with different people in settings like restaurants, bars and, cinemas. Here’s how to make sure you don’t spend a lot of money; Suggest cheap cocktails If you are the person footing the entire bill, tell your date that there’s a cocktail you would love to try. Cocktails are cheaper. Letting your date run wild might lead to them ordering a glass…
If you are someone who believes in the philosophy “company matters”, then you must choose the people in your life, very wisely. Often, the people we keep as a company either make us better or ruin our chances of being a better version of ourselves. Hence, it is important to be very selective of the people you let in your space. Below are some people you should surround yourself with: The doers. You must have planned lots of things in your head, you could have even written them down, however, the question is have you executed them? In most cases,…
Here’s how you can create space for someone who’s feeling a little down. Often when someone approaches us in such a state, our reflex is to try and make them feel better by suggesting things they can do or talking over their mood, or some other way that we think can help. But let’s focus away from what you can do and on what the other person needs. Being bombarded with suggestions and solutions can be less than helpful in this situation. For one, the person may feel forced to agree to whatever you tell them even when they don’t…
Do you have an attitude problem? Of course not, nobody would agree to being rude, snobbish, insensitive or irrational. But at some point, you are a little bit of these things, no fault of yours. You are simply human and you can’t always control all your emotions. WRONG!!! Discipline should be your friend. You should be able to keep your attitude in check, at your work place, with your friends, with your family, with acquaintances and with people you come in contact with everyday. At Your Business Place Just because you are having a bad day at work doesn’t mean…
Unlike the novels, you cannot convey words through your eyes and seeing as you are not a supernatural being, you cannot read your partners mind. So what do you do? Communicate!!. Here are 3 reasons why every relationship needs a good communication system. To avoid misunderstandings: Several fights in a relationship occur because of misunderstandings and then the plate is filled with pride, anger and hurt all because of a simple misunderstanding. But bear this in mind, there will be no misunderstanding if there had been proper communication, so keep the communication waves open. To increase intimacy Intimacy isn’t just…
Venting is a two-way street of emotional care. Here are some things you need to check before venting to a friend or other loved ones. The saying ‘be kind, you don’t know what the other person is going through’ is common in social interaction encouraging people to be more empathetic and practice compassion. In some cases, it is true for those in need just as much as for those whose help or attention is needed. A prime example is venting among friends. Perhaps this is one of the reasons social media is popular when it comes to venting. It is…
Bananas have a variety of nutritional elements that might help restore damaged hair. Bananas have long been a tasty source of nutrition. You will be happy to know that it can give you more than that. Banana is also good for hair growth. It’s got all the right nutrients that your hair loves. The superfood is considered to be one of the most promising natural ingredients that can help in controlling hair loss in women. It is packed with potassium, silica, magnesium, antioxidants, vitamin C, fibre, natural oils as well as protein. These nutrients aid in hair growth. So, if…
Rice porridge is mostly served as breakfast. It is basically a lighter version of rice pudding and is very easy to make. Ingredients Method Wash rice and pour in a large saucepan with 5 cups of water and put on high heat. Boil for about 20 minutes till the rice has soaked the water and is soft. Add the salt and the other cup of water if needed. Using a ladle, beat the rice against the saucepan to form a smooth- pudding-like consistency. Add the sweetener of your choice and let it simmer for about five minutes. Serve with milk…
Takeaway and fast food have healthy options in each cuisine. Here’s how to make the jump to healthy eating out. Takeaway or fast food in moderation is quite fine and you don’t have to cut it out of your life. Even if you want to cut it out completely, there are ways to make it healthier to help with your transition. Check out how your body responds to dietary and exercise changes to see how cutting out fast foods and takeaways may not go so smoothly. Now for ‘us’ with little to no willpower and no desire to go against a…
How can you navigate loneliness as an adult? Research has shown that Gen Zs are the loneliest generation. There are a lot of factors that make young people feel alone. Leaving home either for school, work or as a result of japa (travelling abroad), having a cyclical life that includes work or school can be quite hectic as well as excessive social media use where we are following the lives of others whose lives most times appears better than ours. Other reasons like, money issues and the responsibility of taking care of your bills as well as planning for the…
Bloating of the stomach is often experienced by many people and it involves an uncomfortable feeling of pressure, tightness and a feeling of fullness in your belly. This feeling can either be severe pain or a mild discomfort of the stomach and sometimes the experience could be followed by a visibly swollen stomach. However, this pain can stop, but some people constantly have it coming back. A plausible cause for this is digestive problems and hormonal imbalance leading up to the repeated bloating. If this persists, seek medical care to determine the cause but before that here are six foods…