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There are hundreds of official dog breeds in the world and even more mixes and mutts than we can count. Each dog has his own unique set of characteristics and personality. But one thing is certain – these loveable and wonderful companions are fascinating creatures. Check out some of these interesting and far-out facts about dogs. 1. Is it a duck…or a dog? The Newfoundland breed has a water resistant coat and webbed feet. This dog was originally bred to help haul nets for fishermen and rescuing people at risk of drowning. 2. It pays to be a lap dog. Three dogs (from First Class cabins!) survived the sinking of the Titanic – two Pomeranians and one Pekingese. Source: Vetstreet 3. A Beatles hit. It’s rumored that, at the end of the Beatles song, “A Day in the Life,” Paul McCartney recorded an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, just for his Shetland sheepdog. Source: PBS 4. Wow, check out those choppers! Puppies have 28 teeth and normal adult dogs have 42. Source: Ab...

They command the highest levels of admiration and reverence in the country. Experts in their respective fields, they inspire millions of Nigerians and provoke heated conversations. Here are the Top 10 Most Powerful Nigerian Celebrities. 10. Mikel John Obi, 28 (Footballer) Mikel Obi is a Nigerian international footballer who is a midfielder in English club side, Chelsea. Playing for Nigeria’s Under-17 side at the 2003 World Youth Championship and the Under-20 side at the 2005 competition, Mikel set the stage to his fame and stardom. Mikel made his FIFA World Cup appearance during the 2014 tournament in Brazil, aiding his team side to reach the knockout stage after 16 years. Nigeria’s Super Eagles won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with Mikel playing key role for the team. He is one of the highest paid Nigerian international players. 9. D’Banj, 34 (Musician) One of Africa’s contemporaneous music sensations, Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known as D’banj can be d...

Nursing profession is a calling, just like NUNS. These people always attend to patients in critical conditions as well as stable conditions. The psychological torture they go through make them lose interest in bedroom matters, which is why they are cold in bed. It is also reported that Nurses, on duty, befriend doctors. So-when the husband is warming the bed alone, the nurse is warming a room in hospital alongside her “lover”, doctor. Sometimes-I have witnessed before-some nurses sleep with patients.

In the United States, about two out of every three new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in women are due to unprotected s*xual intercourse with an infected partner, according to the Illinois Department of Public He Sharing. Sharing infected needles for drug use is another leading cause. Early symptoms of HIV infection may be mild and easily unnoticed and dismissed. Unfortunately, even without noticeable symptoms, an infected person can still pass the virus on to others. Read on to learn some common symptoms of HIV in women. Early Symptoms Can Be FleetingIn the early weeks after becoming infected with HIV, it is not uncommon for women to be a symptomatic. Some may have mild flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache, and lack of energy. Often, these symptoms go away within a few weeks. In some cases, it may take as many as ten years for more severe symptoms to appear. During this time, the virus can still be transmitted from one person to another. 1....

Many Nigerians love watching the English Premier League and can go to any length just to have a glimpse. These are reasons why you should stop watching the league. The English Premier League is one of the most exciting football leagues in the world. Thus, it is unsurprising that many Nigerians are addicted to it. Every weekend, viewing centres are filled out with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City among other EPL clubs. It is, therefore, near impossible to end the attachment of Nigerians to the premier league. Nonetheless, Jumia Travel identifies 5 reasons Nigerians should stop watching the EPL. 1. The Nigerian League is now exciting and better organized Since the league management body started managing the Nigerian League, they have made concerted efforts to make the league more exciting and interesting. They have ensured that the stadiums are TV friendly and the players and fans obey rules and regulation. Most importantly, the matches a...

Danfos are the pariah Volkswagen commercial buses painted yellow, the official colours of Lagos State. They are always on the road for nearly 24 hours every day. For Lagosians who are yet to own cars, the danfo is an effective way to move around the ever busy and bustling state. Besides, if you are always on Lagos roads, you would have noticed the shenanigans of these drivers which can be very frustrating and annoying. Thus, their hatred for them. Jumia Travel shares some of the reasons why Lagosians hate danfos. Danfo drivers are very reckless Danfos are self-acclaimed kings of Lagos roads. They are uncontrollably reckless when driving. They will never listen to the caution of anyone except that of LASTMA. If the Lastma officials are not on the highway, it’s a free-for-all. They will even tell you to take over the steering if you attempt to caution them. They don’t respect anyone The Danfo drivers and conductors don’t respect anyone not even the elderly. They address you wi...

  African men of God are truly living a life to envy, here are a list of top African pastors who made the ranking. Pastor Enoch Adeboye In this compilation, we present to you some of Africa’s richest pastors who have luxury cars, private jets and live in mansions while enjoying a lavish and extraordinary lifestyle. These men of God are known both local and international and are revered by their millions of church members. Here are the top 10 African pastors living the dream life. ******** 1. Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian preacher. He is the founder of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota; Living Faith Church Worldwide A.K.A Winners Chapel International World Headquarter. Oyedepo has two universities – Landmark and Convenant University. He is reportedly worth $150 million. He is the richest pastor in Nigeria and Africa. 2. Pastor E.A Adeboye is the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God in Nigeria. He has exotic lifestyle like many other rich Ni...

We humans have the ability to learn, to reason and solve problems. We're self-aware, and we're also conscious of the presence, thoughts and feelings of others. We make tools and practice the art of deception. We're creative. We think abstractly. We have language and use it to express complex ideas. All of these are arguably signs of intelligence. Scientists may not agree on the best and fullest definition of intelligence — but they generally agree that humans are highly intelligent. Other members of the animal kingdom exhibit signs of intelligence as well, and some scientists might say the definition of animal vs. human intelligence is merely a matter of degree - a point that was brought home in 2005 when the London Zoo put "Homo sapiens" on display in the exhibit pictured here. Click ahead to learn about nine other species that stand out for their smarts. 1. Chimps are almost like us If we humans possess intelligence, chimpanzees must have some as well: O...

Among the animals that always do stuff like that, which comes out on top? 10. Gorilla The way that they communicate is one reason that these great apes are closer to humans than we think. Watch them use their posture, facial expressions and sounds to get their points across and you will think you are in crowded restaurant in the Big Apple. 9. Chimpanzee These mammals that are the closet to human also use their bodies to communicate. Some chimps have even mastered the art of sign language, so they can really tell us what's on their mind. 8. Sloth Lying around all day doing pretty much nothing is what makes this lazy mammal happy. We know a few Sunday afternoon football-watching couch potatoes and teenagers who would agree with this mantra. 7. Tamarins When it comes time to breaking bread, these endangered monkeys share food among each other in a group family style. Sometimes, we eat the same way, except it's called "family style" in Chin...

The Scum on This Pot of Soaking Beans is About 2-3 Inches Thick! I went on a bean soaking binge this past weekend and the amount of scum that came to the top of the large pot of soaking kidney beans was so huge, I thought it deserved its own blog post. Soaking beans for many hours before cooking them produces a lot of scum which is course, is rinsed and drained away when the soaking is complete. What is all that scum anyway?  Anti-nutrients, that’s what!  And those anti-nutrients such as phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors are going to be in your gut causing you gas, heartburn, reflux and whatever other digestive ills beset you when you eat something that isn’t particularly digestible unless you soak your beans before cooking them.  Traditional cultures took great care to prepare their legumes with a long soak before cooking to enhance digestibility and nutrient absorption. I love Mexican food but really try to avoid Mexican restaurants for this reason .. they don’t ...

Rice is a versatile food that blends well with chicken, pork and a variety of other foods. Rice also comes in many forms including quick-cook, long grain and short grain. Rice is cooked, by boiling it in water. As the rice cooks, it absorbs the water, turning the tiny, hard grains into larger, soft pieces, which can then be eaten. One cup of white rice should be cooked in approximately 1-3/4 cups water, other types of rice vary, so be sure to adjust the recipe accordingly. Salt and other seasonings can be added to the rice, if desired. One cup of uncooked white rice makes approximately 3 cups of cooked rice. One cup of uncooked brown rice makes 4 cups of cooked rice. While different types of rice vary somewhat in their proportions and cooking times, generally one cup of dried rice yields between 3 and 4 cups of rice when prepared. Long- and whole-grain varieties tend to yield slightly more than medium- and short-grain rice. Follow instructions on individual packaging when cooking...

Nigerian Fried Beans is so delicious that even those who do not like beans enjoy it! The closest Nigerian meal is Ewa Agoyin. How to Cook Nigerian Fried Beans [Video] All you have to do is make sure that every single bean seed is well coated with palm oil. So add enough Palm OYEL to the meal. Palm oil is good for you! :) Ingredients 1. 350g brown or black-eyed beans 2. 2 Onions 3. 3 cooking spoons palm oil or more 4. 1 big stock cube 5. Salt & Habanero pepper (to taste) 6. Water Side Dish: Fried Plantains Before you cook Fried Beans I usually soak beans in cool water overnight. This greatly reduces beans bloating and upset stomach associated with eating beans. The next day, chop 1 onion into thin slices, cut the other one into 4 big chunks then pound/grind the pepper. Rinse the beans and put in a sizeable pot. I rinse it twice. Pre-cook the sliced onions with a few drops of water to soften them a bit. Cooking Directions Set the pot of beans on the s...

Ewa Agoyin simply means plain boiled beans eaten with a pepper sauce. How to make Ewa Agoyin [Video] This is the perfect way for those who do not like beans to enjoy it. I can tell you that yours truly does not like beans yet, I can never get enough of Ewa Agoyin. I don't know what it is about it that makes it taste so good. Maybe it is the caramelized onions. All I know is that I enjoy eating it. Ingredients 2 cigar cups (approx. 500g) brown/black eyed beans 5 cooking spoons red palm oil 5 big plum tomatoes 1 handful crayfish 1 big onion Pepper & Salt (to taste) 2 stock cubes Before you cook Ewa Agoyin Soak the beans in cold water for 5 hours. Boil the beans for 5 minutes and discard the water. Rinse the beans in cold water and set aside. This soaking and pre-cooking process will help reduce the gas inducing elements. For more on that visit: How to Reduce Beans Bloating. Chop the onions, grind the crayfish and pound the pepper. Blend the tomatoes and bo...

Chin Chin is a crunchy deep-fried snack that originated from Nigeria. It is the official Christmas snack and was the official snack in Nigerian weddings before the advent of small chops. This Nigerian Chin Chin recipe is so easy to follow and includes how to cut Nigerian Chin Chin super fast. Ingredients for Nigerian Chin Chin The following ingredients will make medium crunchy Nigerian Chin Chin. 1. 1kg plain flour (all purpose flour) 2. 1 tin Peak Milk 3. 250g margarine 4. 1 small party cup granulated sugar 5. 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 6. 2 eggs (optional) 7. Some water (only if necessary) 8. Vegetable oil (for frying) Notes about the ingredients; For best results, use only plain flour (all purpose flour) for Nigerian Chin Chin. Do not use self raising flour nor gluten-free flour. Peak Milk gives your Nigerian Chin Chin that rich, creamy yet crunchy texture. For the classic taste of Nigerian Chin Chin, nutmeg is a must else...

In Nigeria, one very staple food is garri. Made from cassava tubers, it has been nicknamed ‘garry’, ‘African cornflakes’, ‘garium sulphate’, ‘garrison’ and so many other funny names. It is loved by all and sundry because it is cheap, affordable and consumed by the rich and poor alike. It may be consumed with milk, sugar, suya, groundnut, kulikuli, coconut, fried meat, fish: raw, cooked, fried and the list is endless. Some take it as a form of snack, others have it as real food. It may also be transformed and consumed as ‘Eba’, that is when it is prepared with hot water and eaten with soup. Garri has numerous benefits as it increases vitality in consumers. Taking too much garri can have some serious health implications, we would discuss a few of them below: Eye Defects: Garri is made from cassava which contains hydrocyanic acid. Cyanide in garri, in large quantity, can lead to serious eye defects. However, proper and thorough processing of the garri should reduce the concentrat...

In case you don't know, Presence Of Pubic Hair Shows You’re Open For S’ex The presence of pubic hair has had a biological connotation since time immemorial. Pubic hair served as an easy way for partners to identify the $exual maturity of their spouses and their intention to have s’ex. Asides being a way of identifying s’exual maturity, in earlier times, men were thought to use the presence of pubic hair as a visual identifier of sorts to find their way around their target which is the vagina. Pubic Hair Has Been Linked With S’exual Pheromones Studies regarding the link between pubic hair and pheromones are inconclusive, but quite a number of facts have been ascribed to the theory that links pubic hair and pheromones. Pheromones are chemicals released by the apocrine glands and one theory that has continually revolved is that pubic hair helps to trap pheromones that attract potential mates. Pheromones are known to attach to pubic hair and have been thought to increase...

Take it or leave it, they’re a part of our community and whether or not you’ve seen them, they are everywhere and they are on the rise! Whether it’s greed, fun or maybe personal issues, there are different reasons why ladies become runs girls and more recently, the recession has now multiplied their numbers. So just in case, you a saint, like me  and you don’t wanna come across, or fall prey to these category of women, here’s a list on how to identify them! 1. They own expensive phones. Runs girls always use expensive phones. The problem is not just that have an expensive phone but that even their job cannot explain the phone. Clearly, the phone is high above their pay. If you ask them, it’s either they tell you they have been saving for it for five months. Or they will tell you how one of their faraway uncles sent it to them. We all know the uncles they are talking about. cheesy 2. Their phone is a business line. They are always receiving phone calls. It is like the...

Men talk and think a lot about S*x while women desire it more often. We explore the reasons. Gone are the days when ‘demanding S3@.x:’’ was considered exclusively a man’s forte. Today women demand s*x greater than men. And they have no qualms about getting vocal about it. “I read these funny E-mail forwards that stress on men begging for S3@.x:’ and women denying it. It sounds so funny to me. It’s totally the opposite in my case. While men can have a good laugh over it believing that this notion exists, I literally have to seduce my husband to get him hooked on to the act,” quips production assistant Megha Mehra. And she is not alone. Many girls/women had a similar story. Women from different backgrounds was asked some questions to figure out what is making them addicted to S*x. 1. It’s physically pleasurable Amongst all the other reasons to remain glued to S3@.x:’, this is the most prominent one. Good S3@.x:’ satisfies your physical urge, which is very normal for anyone...

It has been panic and complaints since MMM Nigeria resumed on January 13 after a one month break. The Ponzi scheme has been asking particiP@nts to remain calm and be patient as they will get paid when it is their turn. Members are scared that they will not get back the money they invested in the scheme. Some are of the opinion that MMM is gone and the hashtag #MMMGone was trending last week. If you are one of the MMM particiP@nts who desperately want their money back, here is what you can do. 1. Don’t join others to bad-mouth MMM If you join others to spread negative testimonies about the money doubling scheme, you may never get your money back as people will be scared to provide (PH). You have to say good things about the scheme to lure others and get more members that is if there are still people out there willing to join. 2. Donate more Some MMM particiP@nts have been suggesting that they mandate anyone that want to GH to first of PH at least 30%...