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Ever wondered what your favourite fruit is called in the Igbo language? Because the Igbo language is heavily anglicized, it is sometimes difficult to get the local names of certain …

A scene of reanimated half-rotten dead humans lumbering (that’s right – that is the word to describe how zombies walk) about the place, growling and looking for living people to …

Beijing-resident, Cameron Liu, wrote this article. The image you see below was taken on a subway train in Beijing two days ago. It is the middle of the day on …

We highly doubt you have not heard the haunting story of ‘parasites in semen’. Maybe you are one of the very few who have not. So here is the story. …

In Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, where I grew up, there weren’t many bushes. We rarely saw young boys in groups of 10 or 12, carrying machetes and …

Written by Gloria Ezeh The recent season of Big Brother Naija (Pepper Dem) was a hot one – one of the most-talked-about seasons of the show. Talk about spinoffs – …

What is black seed oil and why do you need it? Black seed oil is the oil gotten from pressing the seeds of the magical healing plant, Nigella sativa. Nigella …

Written by Dozie Fineboi Ejimofor “Everything We Touch” the movie is everything. Late Justus Esiri, first of all, is beyond legend status. The actor outdid himself in this movie. Playing …

The importance of plantains in Nigerian cooking can never be overemphasized. When ripe and fried, plantains can easily turn jollof rice to pure gold. Combined with beans, plantains are able …

Perhaps it is worth celebrating the fact that more people have recovered from coronavirus disease than died from it. As at the time of publishing this post (April 10, 2020 …

Governor Seyi Makinde’s speedy recovery from the deadly coronavirus made headlines all over Nigeria. Makinde, who is the current governor of Oyo State, has revealed his speedy recovery could be …

We already did a post about the top five recommended soaps for dark-skinned Nigerians. By now you must know how much we advocate for natural dark skin. Dark skin is …

The polymerase chain reaction testing (PCR) remains the most common method of testing for coronavirus in suspected individuals. PCR testing for coronavirus involves the detection of small amounts of genetic …

by Daniel Nkado There’s just too many questions people have asked concerning how jealousy relates to love. Some have asked if jealousy is a sign of love, others, if jealousy …

Nigeria confirmed its first coronavirus case on the 27th of February 2020. As at the time of writing of this post (March 30), the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in …

Nigeria’s government has announced a total lockdown of Lagos and Abuja, the two Nigerian states currently with the highest number of coronavirus cases, for an initial period of 14 days. …

While learning to drive, it is almost impossible to not bash your ride. Even professional drivers bash and get bashed from time to time too, so don’t beat yourself up …

With the number of coronavirus cases rising in Nigeria, many of the country’s citizens are actively seeking ways to protect themselves. It is now very common to see residents of …

Before now, working from home was not popular in Nigeria. Only a small crop of firms (mostly I.T and media firms) allowed remote working arrangements for some of their staff. …

by Staff writer The next group of people to accurately describe the true situation of the coronavirus pandemic after the infected victims are the healthcare officials caring for them. An …

by Miz Tee Nigeria is perfectly multilingual. Most of the names we call our foods are derivatives and sometimes cannot be traced to just one Nigerian language. Trying to find …

by Daniel Nkado If you are looking for a way to get hold of and digest all your favourite titles and still considering driving or taking a bus to Obalende …

by Staff writer ‘Who’ (/huː/) is an English pronoun used in either of the following instances: 1. used in questions to ask about the name, identity or function of one …

by Staff writer Every year, over 3000 people including some of Hollywood’s biggest stars troop to the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles to celebrate movies’ biggest night: The …

by Simi Alabi Different cake shops exist everywhere in Lagos. From mushroom stores to awesome walk-ins, there are a lot of choices to pick from. But the question is which …

by Gloria Ezeh and Daniel Nkado This has remained one of the trickiest questions regarding friendships for a long time. The truth is that it has no simple answer. If you …

by Staff writer Ever imagined what it would be like if Africa was a school and all the countries are students? Nigerian writer, Soogun Omoniyi, has the best answer to …

by Staff writer The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo notebook is a revolutionary tech product. The magic behind laptop screens has always inspired awe — now take a minute to imagine …

by Daniel Nkado The first thing I’d tell anyone feeling anxious about how long they need to last while having sex is to calm the f***k down. Perhaps you have …

by Staff writer Nobody stays relevant forever and no other industry establishes the truth of this saying better than the entertainment industry. There were Nollywood actors that dazzled our screens …

by Staff writer If you are Nigerian, there is a high possibility you would know about the widespread belief about slimmer men having bigger members. According to this long-held belief, …

by Staff writer Nigeria is an extremely conservative society and Nollywood movies with a lot of sex scenes and nudity easily create controversy. The irony is that while such movies …

by Staff writer The postal department of the United States uses ZIP codes to specify locations. But unlike the US, Nigeria does not use this ZIP code system. The closest …

by Staff writer African men have been separated from fashion for a long time. In the past, women bothered more about how they looked than men. Women get all the …

by Daniel Nkado Masquerades are a major part of Igbo culture. In the past, masquerades were not just used for entertainment; they served political roles too. They stood as custodians …

by Staff writer It’s always best to have a relationship defined from the onset — it helps you know where you stand. There have been cases of two people being …

by Staff writer Despite a slow start, 2019 turned out to be a really BIG year for news-hungry Nigerians. From celebrity scandals and reality TV drama to massive political controversies, …

by Staff writer Online dating seems to be the real deal now — almost everyone is jumping on the bandwagon.   Nigerians have been heavy internet users from the beginning …

by Staff writer Nimbe is a Nollywood movie that came at the right time. At a time most Nigerian filmmakers are playing it safe with soppy soaps and 4-character dramas, …

by Dr. Chidubem Okeke Gone are the days when personal grooming is attributed to femininity or some evolving terminology—metrosexuals. These days, even hypermasculine men pay rapt attention to their looks. …

by Staff writer Sticking to a weight loss diet plan in Nigeria can be very tough. Most Nigerian meals are heavy, yet still hard to resist. A typical effective weight …

Nollywood may have over the years garnered a non-flattering reputation for not-so-impressive movie projects, but the truth remains that the industry has raised some of the greatest actors and actresses …

by Staff writer A good friend once said to me: If he cheated, then he does not love you. This may or may not be true. Why do people cheat? …

by Daniel Nkado Weddings are a major highlight of the African culture. On many occasions, a tribe has been recognized mainly by the way they marry. The Igbos are an …

by Staff writer After DJ Cuppy’s viral gelato moment, there’s hardly any Nigerian now who does not know about the Italian frozen dessert. In the short clip which quickly went …

by Staff writer The Nigerian film industry (aka Nollywood) may have become notorious for churning out less-than-impressive movies at an alarming rate, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t Nollywood projects …

by Daniel Nkado This is probably one of the most asked questions regarding dating and relationships on the Internet today. I’ve read some of the answers to it, provided by the so-called …

by Staff writer There are dozens of beaches and resorts in Nigeria. There are over 15 beaches and resorts in Lagos State alone. Thousands of Nigerians visit these beaches and …

by Staff writer The simple answer to the question, “Is Rwanda better than Nigeria?” is “in what sense?” Many times I’ve heard how Rwanda is now developing at a faster …

by Miz Tee Most Nigerian couples do not believe sex needs so much preparation. You’d only need to hear the kind of places and conditions people have had sex at …

by Daniel Nkado I grew up in a small street in Anambra State’s capital. I was not up to 8 when I realized boys and girls were raised differently, at …

by Staff writer Ilashe is one of Lagos State’s private beach resorts. Visiting Ilashe is definitely one of the great fun things to do during a stay in Lagos. The …

by Gloria Ezeh I’ve heard countless times from friends (and family sometimes) that dark and chocolate skin is easy to care for. While there may be some truth to this, …

by Nne-Kanma Nigerian parents are who they are no matter where they are. It appears they all have too many things in common now that you can always tell that …

by Staff writer The Nigerian movie industry Nollywood represents the largest film industry in Africa and the second in the world (in terms of output). About 50 Nollywood movies are …

by Staff writer Gone are the days having a university degree was seen as the basic requirement for success. With the number of non-graduate millionaires we have in the country …

by Uchennaya The emergence of social media has simplified communication, sort of. But Nigerians have a tendency of overdoing things, don’t we? Today, more than 1 billion people all over …