Efo Riro is a Yoruba word and it loosely means ‘stirred spinach’. In Nigeria, the vegetables used for Efo Riro are ‘Efo Shoko’ (Lagos spinach) or ‘Efo Tete’ (African spinach). These are the local spinach varieties that are very popular and easily available. In other parts of the world, any spinach greens will do. This…
When the British conquered Nigeria, they appropriated the Emirate institution and used it to rule the people. Most of the Emirate dynasties of the Sokoto Caliphate across northern Nigeria were about a century old at the time of the British conquest. Their legitimacy was based on the Jihad led by Shehu Usman Danfodio and his…
Nigeria’s female national basketball team, D’Tigress, have qualified for the basketball event of the Paris 2024 Olympics. D’Tigress achieved the feat, having defeated Senegal 72-65 in their first game and Senegal losing to Belgium 66-92 at the ongoing FIBA Olympic Qualifying Games in Belgium. Nigeria had lost 109-44 to the FIBA 2022 World Champions, the…
Parenting is considered one of the most difficult jobs in the world, but there’s no formal education available on how to parent successfully. The good news is there are many ways parents can stimulate their babies’ brains and use day-to-day events as exceptional learning opportunities. Here are five easy, effective and science-backed tips shared by…
An Upper Area Court, Kubwa, Abuja on Friday, dissolved an 11-year-old marriage between a housewife, Oloyede Oyetola and her husband, Subair Afolabi for lack of love. The Judge, Muhammad Wakili, dissolved the marriage according to Islamic Law, following Oyetola’s prayer for divorce on grounds of lack of love. Wakili also ordered Oyetola to observe “Iddah”,…
Prince Olushola Idris Adebowale Osolo has emerged as the Oba-elect for Ado-Odo, following the kingmakers’ election which took place at the Ado-Odo Otta Local Government on Friday, February 9, 2024. The young prince from the Okewaye ruling house beat 14 other contestants to emerge as the winner of the revered throne of the Olofin Adimula…
A 20-year-old lady, Precious Owolabi has accused a policeman, whose identity is yet-to-be disclosed, of sexually harassing her inside a police van. Policeman, who according to the lady was attached to Abobi Police Station, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun, reportedly harassed her on Monday, February 5, 2024, around 7:00 pm. The incident was said to have happened after…
Stanley Nwabali’s journey from the sidelines to the limelight has captivated Nigerian football enthusiasts. Emerging as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Nwabali’s ascent is nothing short of a football fairy tale. Stanley Nwabali’s sudden rise under the guidance of Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has been meteoric. Initially scouted last…
As part of his campaign promise to promote quality health care services to the people of Osun State, the Executive Governor , Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has honoured the health workers who distinguished and performed excellently in the previous Imole free medical and surgical outreach programmes which were fully sponsored by his government. Adeleke…
In a landmark decision on February 2, 2024, Madagascar’s National Assembly passed a groundbreaking law targeting individuals convicted of child rape, introducing severe penalties including surgical castration and lengthy forced labour sentences. This drastic measure comes in response to growing concerns over the safety of children and aims to serve as a strong deterrent against…
