SCIENCE

CLINICAL CONDITIONS THAT RESPOND TO TREATMENT WITH HONEY

THE AFRI GIST May 7, 2021 0

Honey not only possesses significant antibacterial activity, it has also been shown to actively promote healing. Some of the clinical conditions that respond to treatment with honey include the following: The use of honey as regards to wounds- Honey acts as highly vicious barrier preventing

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

OIL SPILLAGE AND NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENT

THE AFRI GIST May 6, 2021 0

The Department of Petroleum Resources estimated 1.89 million barrels of petroleum were spilled into the Niger Delta between 1976 and 1996 out of a total of 2.4 million barrels spilled in 4,835 incidents. (approximately 220 thousand cubic metres). The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation places the quantity of petroleum jettisoned into the environment yearly at 2,300

SOCIETY

NIGERIA: THE WEEPING MOTHER AND THE BIBLICAL RACHEL THAT WEEPS FOR HER KIDS

THE AFRI GIST May 5, 2021 0

Every Nigerian knows that our dearly beloved mother and country Nigeria is passing lots of nights in agonies, she can’t sleep and she has refused to be consoled. But while would she want to be consoled when she bleeds by the day and her tears running incessantly. Swords are being thrust into her soul and […]

NEWS

Suspected Sponsor Of Unknown Gunmen Arrested In Imo

THE AFRI GIST May 3, 2021 0

Suspected sponsor of the hoodlums that operated under the name “unknown gunmen” a 42-year-old man, one Nnamdi Okafor, from Amanachi community in Orsu local government area of Imo state, has been arrested by security operatives. According to Vanguard, he was arrested for allegedly sponsoring the “unknown gunmen” linked to the killings, burning of Police stations […]

TRAVELS

The Statue of Liberty

Nwokedimkpa Chidera May 2, 2021 0

Do you know the statue of liberty, was a gift given to the United States from the people of france. It’s Located in New York City. The statue has a height rate of 151 feet 1 inch ( 46 metres ).. from ground level to torch: 305 feet 1 inch ( 93 metres ). It […]

TRAVELS

The Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

Nwokedimkpa Chidera May 2, 2021 0

Such an amazing history, combined with facts, does the Great Pyramids of Giza portray. Not surprised it’s mentioned as “Great”. Yes it’s indeed great. It was built by the Egyptians, dated back to 4600 years ago, during the reign of Khufu. No wonder it is sometimes referred to as, the Pyramid of Khufu. […]

BUSINESS

5 Reasons Why you should consider investing in cryptocurrency

Nwokedimkpa Chidera May 2, 2021 0

You aren’t informed to only consider venturing into cryptocurrency, as a Crypto Trader, but also as an investor. And what could this imply? You should know this, for a business system to have an investment plan as one of it options, it shows how reliable and profitable it yields in returns, so also it is […]

SCIENCE

THE BIO-WARFARE

THE AFRI GIST May 1, 2021 0

WHAT IS BIO-WARFARE? The term bio-warfare is made up of two words bio and warfare. Bio means living entity while warfare is an organized large scaled armed conflict between nations, countries and ethnic groups usually the involving the military. Biological warfare (BW)—also known as germ warfare—is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such […]

EDUCATION

HOW TO READ AND NOT FORGET: AMAZING TIPS

THE AFRI GIST April 29, 2021 0

To everyone who reads, the joy of reading is the ability to retain what has been assimilated, no one cares the number of hours spent in reading or jacking as we christened it those days in school but we care about your ability to reproduce and questions on the topics one claims to have supposedly […]

FOOD

WHY MUST VEGETABLES BE IN MY DIETARY MENU?

THE AFRI GIST April 27, 2021 0

Natural foods are source of vitamins that are required by humans. It has been reported that vegetables contains numerous vitamins such as beta carotene, ascorbic acid, riboflavin, folic acid as well as minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorus and others. Vegetables are known to be important sources of protective foods. Vegetables have also been reported to […]

HISTORY

Pablo Escobar: The Colombian drug lord

THE AFRI GIST April 26, 2021 0

Pablo Escobar born on the 1st of December 1949 was a drug Mogul in the mandolin part of Colombia He founded and led the Medellin cartel. He is the wealthiestcriminal in history with an income of 26 billion per year. Theking of cocaine as he was known to be monopolized cocaine trade into the USA in the

LIFESTYLE

4 Dangerous Effects of Procrastination

Nwokedimkpa Chidera April 25, 2021 0

Procrastination! Procrastination! Procrastination!.. just as it is being written repeatedly, so also it depicts in one’s life, for it is an act you do each moment and day(repeatedly). What is procrastination? It is the habit of delaying to do something. Being always fond of postponing a supposed task to be done. Here are the dangerous […]

FOOD HEALTH

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FLUTED PUMPKINS (UGU LEAVES)

THE AFRI GIST April 25, 2021 0

Fluted pumpkin leaf are a source of dietary fibre that could help in the healthy maintenance of the digestive system, improving digestion thereby reducing the chances of health conditions like an irritable bowel movement, constipation and those causes by indigestion problems like ulcers and gastroparesis. It can also help to lose weight as it makes […]

FOOD

Why you should parboil your noodles

Nwokedimkpa Chidera April 24, 2021 0

Let us talk about instant noodles. Instant noodles are precooked, in form of string slices, having its own seasoned flavoured powder in a separate packet. This type of noodle is a fan Favourite, due to its ease in preparation and having accessible ingredients. But the real deal is this; Are we really preparing our […]

ROMANCE

How to cope with a clingy partner

Nwokedimkpa Chidera April 24, 2021 0

The word clingy could be synonymous to closeness, tied, attachment e.t.c. Therefore, who is a clingy partner or what does it insinuate to say that one is clingy? A clingy person is one who needs an undivided attention of one to match his/her own interest. Anyone can be clingy in a relationship, for it is […]

EDUCATION HEALTH

How to teach a child with dyslexia

Nwokedimkpa Chidera April 21, 2021 0

First and foremost, let us define dyslexia as a mental knowledge disorder. Do you know that dyslexia is common with children? Yes it is. And this is because, it occurs following problems with brain development during the early stages of fetal development. Over the world, it is being observed that school teachers mostly find […]

BREAKING

SAD: Mercy Ada Jesus has been confirmed Dead

THE AFRI GIST April 21, 2021 0

She died in an Abuja hospital today April 21. She suffered a cardiac arrest last night and was rushed to the ICU where the doctors monitored her. Sadly, she lost the battle to the kidney ailment she had been battling with today April 21. Gwanishu Harrison who is the chief sponsor of her recent medical […]

HEALTH

MALARIA: ONE OF THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST PARASITIC DISEASES

THE AFRI GIST April 21, 2021 0

Globally, malaria is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality affecting people of all age groups especially children especially in endemic areas such as Nigeria. Malaria is one of the greatest threats to the modern society in terms of morbidity and mortality. In areas of endemicity such as Nigeria, it poses a major […]

EDUCATION

10 proven ways to prepare for an examination

Nwokedimkpa Chidera April 21, 2021 0

Examination: a test to prove or defend what you have learnt, a test of intelligence. Examination every student’s mood swing moments,it is not uncommon/unusual to see the physical or even emotional fear of students towards examinations. Generally, its being observed that,the fear or phobia students have is not just all about the questions placed […]

FOOD

How to make Nigerian jollof rice

THE AFRI GIST April 18, 2021 0

The Nigerian jollof rice can be cooked in several ways and enjoyed by everyone. how the food is being cooked or the method used in cooking the food doesn’t really matter. All thatactually matters is that at the end of the day you have yourself a good nutritious jollof rice. So today will be teaching how to make jollof rice. Jollof rice is a rich west […]

FOOD SCIENCE

THE RICHNESS OF TIGER NUTS

THE AFRI GIST April 17, 2021 0

Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) is a tuber that grows freely and is consumed widely in Nigeria and in various parts of West and East Africa. It has long been recognized as one of the best nutritional crops used to augment diets with its rich iron and calcium contents for body growth and development, since a […]

HISTORY

THE IGBOS AND THEIR CLAIMS OF JEWISH ORIGIN

THE AFRI GIST April 14, 2021 0

The Igbos and the JEWISH ORIGIN Some Igbos has always claimed to be descendants of the present Jews. The igbo tribe natively called ndi igbo are a meta ethnicity native to the present day south central and southeastern Nigeria and also Equatorial Guinea. Geographically the igbo homeland is divided into two unequal sections by the […]

CULTURE AND TRADITION

THE AFRICAN MAN AND AUTHORITY

THE AFRI GIST April 12, 2021 0

We are Africans and we believe that the man is the head of the family and it is also biblical but we forget that the bible also tells the head not to offend his children and not the only the man but also the mother. The bible says parents do not offend your children, do […]

ROMANCE

THE POWER OF LOVE

THE AFRI GIST April 9, 2021 0

Love is beautiful and the greatest power in the world, there isn’t anything love cannot overcome. Pure undiluted love is sweeter than honey and its melody so exquisite, true love is patient, it is self sacrificing, it is not conceited, it is not proud but endures and is compassionate. The word love is a regular […]

ENTERTAINMENT

A COMPARISON BETWEEN RITA DOMINIC AND OMOTOLA JALADE WITH REFERENCE TO TIMING AND HAPPINESS

THE AFRI GIST April 9, 2021 0

I am a writer and an advocate for consumption of African’s merchandize and products and as such I have always loved African movies particularly our Nollywood movies. I have always loved a handful of our African talents and among them; our darling Omotola Jalade and Rita Dominic. Omotola Jalade is a very beautiful actress who […]

NEWS

Nigerian Airforce releases names of pilots on missing jet

Peterskizito Azuoma April 2, 2021 0

The Nigerian Airforce Alpha Jet Aircraft that went missing during an operation in the Northern part of Nigeria on Wednesday, 31 March 2021, might have crashed. Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations Information at the Nigerian Air Force Released a statement. In his statement; the intelligence report gathered so far indicates the aircraft might […]

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

THE AGONIES AND SORROWS OF MOTHER EARTH

THE AFRI GIST March 30, 2021 0

The earth is a mother and a caring one at that; she is filled with compassion for her inhabitants that are her children. She tries as much as possible to cushion the effects of the careless acts of her children, that is why there is an English adage that says that nature has a way […]

ENTERTAINMENT POLITICS

Governor Wike gifts Burna Boy a Land and Money

Peterskizito Azuoma March 28, 2021 0

After winning Grammy award, Burna Boy’s welcome home ceremony was held yesterday March 27, in Rivers State, Nigeria. One of the highlight of the welcome home Ceremony was Burna Boy being gifted a land in Old GRA, Port Harcourt and money to build by Governor Nyesom Wike. Governor Wike of Rivers State also promised to […]

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STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER episode 6

Mary Adole March 27, 2021 0

THE KIDNAP EXPERIENCE, Part One Today I witnessed a Jacki Chan live action. I also witnessed an act of selflessness even in the face of real danger, then I did put my acrobatic skills to good use too. I feel so proud of myself right now, and even though it had been a real frightening […]

FAMILY

My Wife’s Salary Was a Mystery Until I discovered How Much She’s Truly Worth – man cries out

THE AFRI GIST March 23, 2021 0

“In 2016 she told me her salary was GHC950. And then two years later, when she got promoted, I asked about her salary and she said, “Oh these people, don’t mind them. They added only Ghc350 to my old salary. Because of her meager salary, I’ve taken up so many responsibilities in the house without […]

JOB AND EMPLOYMENT

5 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD NEVER ASK DURING A JOB INTERVIEW

Mary Adole March 22, 2021 0

Job interviews are second level assessment procedures in a recruitment process. They are held with the basic goal of verifying and ascertaining all the claims you’ve made about your exceptional ability to deliver results on your Cv. This is on the side of the recruiter. For you as a candidate, who believes and is confident […]

JOB AND EMPLOYMENT

WHY YOU SHOULD USE “AVAILABLE ON DEMAND” ON YOUR CV, INSTEAD OF A FULL LIST OF YOUR REFERRALS

Mary Adole March 20, 2021 0

Usually, when I round up a client’s Cv with the phrase “Available on demand” in place of a long list of referrals contact, they ask me “WHY” Sometimes I tell them it is plain professional, at other times, I say it is the standard practice now. However, there are tons of tangible reasons WHY you […]

EDUCATION

Two Brilliant students denied admission because of their Rastarlian Dreadlock

THE AFRI GIST March 19, 2021 0

Admission into the Achimuta Senior High School based in Ghana has been withheld from these two bright students with dreadlocks despite being admitted into the school by the ‘Computerised School Placement System’. According the school authorities, their rasterlian hairstyle is against the institution’s code of dressing. One of the parent of the two boys

BREAKING STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER episode 5

Mary Adole March 19, 2021 0

Baptism…. It felt like i was drowning. My mouth was open,trying to gulp in air as fast as i could. Then my face went warm and i tasted salty water I jerked to a sitting position, spurting out water and coughing violently. I was wet all over and for a moment, i felt the way […]

HISTORY

The Story of Ishola Oyenusi – Nigeria’s Smiling Armed Robber

THE AFRI GIST March 11, 2021 0

Ishola Oyenusi, popularly known as Doctor Oyenusi, was a notorious armed robber who terrorized the people of Lagos and other neighbouring cities in the 1970s. Ishola Oyenusi and his gang of six were highly skilled in snatching cars, robbing banks, factories, stores and killing people like chickens. Was Ishola Oyenusi Really A Medical Doctor? Dr […]

FOOD

NIGERIAN INDIGENOUS FERMENTED FOOD AND ITS IMPORTANCE

THE AFRI GIST February 25, 2021 0

Fermentation is one of the oldest technologies used for food preservation. Over the centuries, it has evolved and has been refined and diversified. Today, a large variety of foods are derived from this technology which is used in households, small-scale food industries and large commercial enterprises. In the past, traditional fermentation technologies were based on […]

FOOD

THE BEAUTY AND BENEFITS OF FERMENTED FOOD

THE AFRI GIST February 22, 2021 0

Fermented foods are foods produced by the modification of raw material of either animal or vegetable origin by the activities of microorganisms. Fermented foods have been a well established part of the human diet for thousands of years, without much of an appreciation for thousands of years, or an understanding of their underlying microbial functionality, until […]

STORIES

DIARY OF A HUSTLER episode 4

Mary Adole February 4, 2021 0

Baptism…. It felt like i was drowning. My mouth was open,trying to gulp in air as fast as i could. Then my face went warm and i tasted salty water I jerked to a sitting position, spurting out water and coughing violently. I was wet all over and for a moment, i felt the way […]