By Titilayo Kupoliyi If you are asked to name the most dangerous animal in the world, what may readily come to mind would have been a lion or a tiger. Though they have dangerous features, they are however not as dangerous as Cassowaries. Cassowaries are native to Northern Australia, New Continue Reading
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By Oluwayemisi Owonikoko Black velvet tamarind popularly known as Awin in Yoruba, Icheku in Igbo and Tsamiyar kurm in Hausa is also called licki-licki is a fruit endowed with lots of benefits for man’s health. Black velvet whose botanical name is Dialium Guineense, belongs to the family of Fabaceae and sub-family of Caesalpinioideae and it […]Continue Reading
By Adebukola Aluko A parrot also known as the Psittaciformes is a brightly coloured tropical bird with a distinctly loud voice. A parrot has a curved beak and brightly-coloured or grey feathers, they can be kept as pets. If you see someone calling a colourful bird “Polly” and asking it if it wants a cracker, […]Continue Reading
The sago worm (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), also known as coconut worm is the larva of the red palm beetle. Yoruba call it monimoni, eruru by Igbo, Nten in Ibibio, and Balyesa suya It is a nutritious food source which is found in the remaining parts of a sago palm trunk after the removal of sago starch […]Continue Reading
Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country’s most powerful leader in generations. His appointment by China’s rubber-stamp parliament comes after Xi locked in another five years as head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in October. Since then, the 69-year-old […]Continue Reading
By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan She is simply an amazing creature, splendid and beautiful to behold. Her creation was just unique and if you call her a ‘Wonder’ you are not mistaken. For out of the rib of man, she was formed; ”Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of […]Continue Reading
It is a common practice to put on footwear indoor and outdoor. Most parents rebuke their children and wards when walking barefoot. Surprisingly, walking barefoot has its own advantages, especially when done in hot weather. The practice can have a positive impact on overall health. While all of us walked barefoot as kids, we probably […]Continue Reading
A common houseplant, the Sansevieria trifasciata is native to Asia and Africa. It can be recognized by its evergreen sword-shaped leaves that grow upright and almost resemble artificial foliage. Snake plants are often used as home decor since they’re pleasing to the eye, are easy to care for, and require little water to survive. Snake […]Continue Reading
English – Yoruba Grass Name Thatchgrass – beere, bere Camel grass, lemon grass, true lemon grass, melissa grass, rosha grass, sweet rush, ginger grass, fever grass, citronella grass, mulch grass – koriko oba, koriko oyibo, kooko oba, oko oba, tii, eti, isoko Reeds, common reed, ditch reed, bamboo reed, reed grass, yellow cane – ifu […]Continue Reading
Ondo state government says it will not tolerate any form of gender-based Violence against children or any person in the state. The wife of the governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu made this known at the community Sensitization on the VAPP law and Draft protection and safeguarding policy at Akure north local government. Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu represented by the […]Continue Reading
The trance dance is practised by San communities in the Kalahari region, it is an indigenous ritual by which a state of altered consciousness is achieved through rhythmic dancing and hyperventilation. It is used for healing sickness in individuals and healing negative aspects of the community as a whole. The trance dance experiences of San […]Continue Reading
China says it will fully restore travel across its borders with Hong Kong and Macau next week, dropping Covid testing requirements and daily quotas after a lengthy pandemic separation. The semi-autonomous cities have both stuck to Beijing’s zero-COVID strategy for nearly three years, splitting families, cutting off tourism and suffocating businesses. The State Council’s Continue Reading
South Africa is known for its iconic tourist attractions: Table Mountain, Robben Island, and Sun City. But Mzansi has some of the weirdest and wackiest attractions you may never have heard of. These unusual attractions will have you itching to explore: The Shoe House The South African Shoe house is one of many shoe-shaped houses […]Continue Reading
It is ‘the unwelcomed visitor’ you see darting across the wall in the house when they sight preys, spiders or any other insects, mostly at night. It could scurry out of hiding behind shelves, cupboards or cabinets, or any available cool hiding place when disturbed. It is a house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus), found in Africa, […]Continue Reading
The Bajau people, commonly known as “sea nomads,” live in coastal regions of the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They spend some 60 percent of their working hours in the sea. More than half of their wake time is spent inside the sea. They are so well adapted to water that in order to forage for […]Continue Reading
Termites have negative implications for man: their infestation damage. Termite infestations can cause major damage to buildings and furniture. It has recently been reported by the National Pest Management Association that termites actually cause more than $5 billion worth of damages annually in the United States. That’s more money in damages than fire, earthquakes, and Continue Reading
As the debate over climate continues with concerns over its implications across continents, a measure of relief could come from an unexpected source- TERMITES! Termite mounds may help protect arid landscapes in Africa from turning into deserts as climate change exacerbates droughts. In the parched grasslands and savannas, or drylands, of Africa, South America and […]Continue Reading
Scorpion’s tail, Heliotropium angiospermum, is a fairly common plant in the wilds of South Florida. But, in our experience, it’s more likely to be seen as an element in a butterfly garden than found growing in the backcountry. It’s a Florida native that grows mainly in the coastal counties from Volusia County southward on the […]Continue Reading
Visiting exciting sites in Nigeria will give you unforgettable memories, especially when you go with friends and family. You might have been planning a trip with your friends or family and need to figure out where to visit during this festive period. This article provides a list of 12 places to have cool fun. Agodi […]Continue Reading
Give a break to your conventional skincare products that are filled with sketchy ingredients and make space for shea butter and coconut oil. The benefits of shea butter and coconut oil for the skin are many as they are rich sources of fatty acids and vitamins such as A, E, and K. They are also […]Continue Reading
In a certain African tradition, a tribe believes that when a horse falls sick, it takes a woman who is a virgin to jump over it and the horse recovers. The question is, can the horses survive in Zambia? Youtube/Titilayo Kupoliyi Subscribe to our Telegram and YouTube Channels also join our Whatsapp Update GroupContinue Reading
An insect is a small animal that has six legs. Most insects have wings. Ants, flies, butterflies, and beetles are all insects. What makes an insect deadly? According to a Professor of Biology, David Rivers, “Insects can fall into two categories, one where the individual produces something that is so painful or so lethal that […]Continue Reading
Can you write with both hands at the same time? It is called ambidexterity. Guess what, there is a girl from India who can do just that. She is Aadi Swaroopa who holds the world record for being ambidextrous: Aadi Writes 45 words per minute. Watch her. Twitter/Simeon Ugbodovon Subscribe to our Telegram Channel and […]Continue Reading
Christmas Bush also known as Ewe Akintola with botanical name Chromolaena Odorata has active ingredients which contains Phenol, Alkaloids, Triterpenoid ,Tannin, Flavonoid , Limonen. The chromolaena odorata (Ewe Akintola or Christmas leaf) benefits not only farming but also the body’s health, as traditional herb medicines. Chromolaena Odorata, like other herbs, has been in Continue Reading
African pear or bush pear is a native fruit of West Africa mainly found in Southeast Nigeria, popularly called Ube. It is pleasant to eat it with roasted or cooked corn. It is pink in color when unripe but turns dark purple when ripped; It has a butter-like nature when roasted or dipped in hot […]Continue Reading