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Adaobi Onyeakagbu

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5 tips for fasting during the days of Lent

Lent is the period of fasting just before Easter.

Here are the colours of cabs in different cities in Nigeria

Each state in Nigeria expresses itself in the colours that paint the streets.

What you should know about Gbagyi people, real owners of Abuja

Not a lot of Nigerians know about the real owners of Abuja, the Gbagyi people, whose land was reclaimed from them to form the seat of power.

5 things you can do for fun on Boxing Day

It's still the holidays and we are still merry.

Beauty & Health

How to survive the harmattan season in Nigeria

The harmattan season is characterised by dry, draughty air, dust and cold. Heres how to survive the intense weather.

15 unconventional foods that Nigerians eat

While you may be used to just chicken and fish, there are people in parts of Nigeria that quite adventurous with their meat. Here are 15 unconventional foods that Nigerians eat.

A trip down memory lane: Timeline of currency in Nigeria

Before this current eight notes and three coins, a lot of currencies had come and gone.

10 slangs only a Nigerian can understand [Pulse List]

Every country has unique traditions as well as slangs, which are spoken throughout the country.

Top 10 famous markets in Nigeria and what they are famous for

These markets are so popular around the country that every Nigerian has heard about them at least once, and knows the what is sold in them.

A brief walk into the lives of Ika tribe

Often confused with Igbos because of the language similarities, the Ika people are one of the tribes in the Delta and Edo states.

Was Calabar really the first official capital of Nigeria?

Abuja has been the capital of Nigeria since 1991, but prior to that, there have been other official and unofficial capitals.

The different types of peppers we have in Nigeria

We use these peppers in most of our delicacies but do you know your peppers?

10 words that have similar interpretations in Yoruba and Igbo languages

Igbo and Yoruba are two of Nigeria's major languages, with an estimated total of 44 million speakers in Africa combined. Here are some words that have similar interpretations in both languages.

Did you know about the Igbo People of Jamaica?

Igbo people were taken in relatively high numbers to Jamaica as slaves, so it's no surprise that there's some Igbo language in the Jamaican Patois language.

Ado-Awaye: The 7 wonders of the mysterious town in Oyo

This small town is home to a fascinating history and tourist attractions.

The best 5 kinds of food to break your fast with

While you might want to eat the most delicious foods to break your fast, there are healthier ways of doing it.

Here's why you probably shouldn't be drinking palm wine

Palm wine is a fun beverage that comes loaded with many health benefits. However, these reasons will make you think twice before indulging in the drinking pastime.

5 interesting health benefits of Agbalumo (African star apple)

African star apple is both delicious and low in calories, making it a power-packed favourite.

Igbo-Ora: Why does the twin capital of the world have so many twins?

Do you know that the town with the highest births of twins is here in Nigeria? Here's why.

Here are 5 side-effects of eating beans

Some important things about beans that you probably didn't know.