OLUCHI LLOYD BLOG
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‘He Was Moaning While Chioma Was Mourning’ — Nigerians React To The Pregnancy Scandal Involving Davido And An American Lady. Anita Brown claims she met Davido in December 2017 and they have been an item. She alleged that she is currently pregnant for the singer. She also claimed that she never knew he was married […]
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has ordered the closing down of illegal motor parks in the capital city of Owerri. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the governor expressed his concern over the activities of touts who have been using these parks to harass motorists and commuters, tarnishing the reputation of his administration. Speaking through the
“Tout Damaging My Government” – Uzodimma Says as He Shuts Down Illegal Parks. Read More »
Notable actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh expresses her determination to continue participating in elections until she achieves victory. Having previously contested as the deputy governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress in the 2023 Rivers State elections, Tonto Dikeh acknowledged that her prospects of governing the oil-rich state in the future were uncertain due to
Tonto Dikeh vows never to stop competing in elections until she wins. Read More »
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, 2023 as Eid-El-Kabir holidays. The declaration is contained in a statement by a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade. “The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28th and Thursday, June 29th 2023 Public Holidays in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir
Eid-el Kabir: FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday As Public Holidays. Read More »
Oleleh is the Sierra Leonean equivalent of Nigerian moi moi, a savoury black eyed bean pudding typically served as an accompaniment, though the beans can also include other ingredients such as fish and hard-boiled eggs making it a meal in and of itself. Oleleh is also a dish that’s made in the Gambia. Prep time
Oleleh is the Gambian equivalent of Nigerian moi moi, a savoury black eyed bean pudding typically served as an accompaniment. This is a rich version made with chilli, tinned mackerel, aubergine (eggplant), bell peppers and onion with red palm oil, making it a meal in and of itself. Though it can also be served as
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Also known as Afra, this is a Gambian classic of fried or barbecue meat with stock cube that’s served with onions, mustard and bread. This can be made with goat, lamb or beef. For smokiness I usually use smoked paprika, but you could use dried and smoked fish, pounded to a powder. Ensure that the
These are the Gambian version of the pastie/empanadas that are made throughout Anglophone West Africa. I’ve presented the deep fried Sierra Leonean version already, and this is the Gambian equivalent. Prep time: 20 minutes/Cook time: 40 minutes/Makes: 12 Ingredients:500g (1 lb) Lean minced (ground) beef6 spring onions (Scallions), chopped1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped1/2 green
This is another classic dish from the Gambia, this time made with peanuts and rice. Churra Gerteh can be served for breakfast, lunch or even as a dessert. Prep time: 15 minutes/Cook time: 30 minutes/Serves: 8 Ingredients:2 cups of raw peanuts (with skin)2 1/2 cups of glutinous (ie sushi) rice400g (14 oz) tin Evaporated MilkSugar,
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Sierra Leonean rice bread is made from cream of rice. Cream of rice is a type of cereal that is made from finely-ground white rice. If you want to make your own, you don’t have to buy it, simply blend rice into a fine flour before use. note that 2 cups of whole rice yield
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The Edo State Taskforce against Human Trafficking has arrested a 28-year-old woman, Joy Umukoro and her 48-year-old boyfriend, Anthony Igbinogun, for reportedly selling their two-month-old son to an unidentified buyer in Rivers State. After the arrest was made, Joy Umukoro, confessed that they were paid N700,000 for the baby. She went on to say that
I Sold My Baby For #700,000, Gave Agent Who Linked Me To The Buyer #170,000 – Umuokoro. Read More »
1. Former MD of World Bank – She had a 25yr career at the World Bank. 2. Former Nigerian Finance Minister – She led the negotiations that led to Paris Club wiping out Nigeria’s debt of $30 BILLION. 3. Member, International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunities. 4. Director-General, World Trade Organization. – She’s the
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Read More »
No fewer than 116 houses were affected on Friday in Abuja after an early morning rain flooded the Trademore Estate along the Airport Road. A corpse has been recovered from the canal by the entrance of Trademore Estate in Abuja following the flood incident that occurred in the area on Friday. The estate, located in
Corpse Recovered From Abuja Flood, About 116 Houses Affected. Read More »
Pemahun is a one-pot Sierra Leonean dish of Steamed Rice and Sweet Potato Leaves mixed with Okra and Garden Eggs. Traditionally, to chop, the leaves are wrapped tightly, held in the fist and the knife is used to make thin slices between the flat plane of the thumb and forefinger. The shredded leaves are bunched
It is a very popular dish in Guinea-Conakry if not the most popular; a vegetable stew with rice that’s flavoured with spices and dried fish powder. It’s also versatile, in that you can serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The spice referred to here as odji is also konwn as iru, dawadawa, sumbala and
Most West African countries have their own recipes for ginger beer. This Sierra Leonean version is refreshing, with citrusy zing and traditionally uses the local red ginger. This is smaller, has red skin and is more fibrous but more fiery as compared to white ginger. However, you can just as easily make it with white
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Ketoun is typical Guinean (Guinea-Konakry) porridge/pottage with a mixture of root vegetables, mostly sweet with some fish and palm oil. If you love sweet and salty, you’ll love Ketoun. Normally the texture of Ketoun resembles a sweet potato pottage, but it can also be prepared chunkier depending on the size you cut your sweet potatoes/yams.
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“Let me warn every pastor blaspheming the name of the Lord, insulting the Lord because of certain satanic revelations and giving honor and glory to satan. Let me warn you, if you don’t desist from this demonic teaching, you will have some of us to deal with. If you have no more revelations to bless
PASTOR NYENEIME ANDY THREATENS TO PURSUE PASTOR ABEL DAMINA OUT OF AKWA IBOM Read More »
President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice President for supervision, in compliance with their various establishment Acts. The President has also approved a formal structure for the Office of the Vice President as well
Tinubu Returns NEMA, NAHCON To Be Under His VP’s Office. Read More »
