Bristol Palace Hotel Kano Review and Detailed Guide

Bristol Palace Hotel Kano Review and Detailed Guide

Bristol Palace Hotel Kano is a lavish accommodation situated in the heart of Kano, Nigeria. The hotel boasts excellent customer service, sophisticated decor, and top-notch facilities, making it a preferred choice for discerning travelers visiting the city. The hotel...

The Best Kimono Styles to Own in 2023

The Best Kimono Styles to Own in 2023

A kimono is a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese. Nowadays, kimonos are common for ladies. This is why it is important to know the best Kimono styles to try out in 2023, just like these Ankara styles...

20 Best Ankara Styles for Ladies in 2023

20 Best Ankara Styles for Ladies in 2023

Ankara is one of the best clothes, especially for an African woman. Nothing speaks elegance, fashion, and rich taste more than a classy Ankara. But not everyone knows how to style it. This is why it is important to look for the best Ankara styles for ladies in 2023 to...

How to Tie the Zahra Buhari Turban in 5 Minutes

How to Tie the Zahra Buhari Turban in 5 Minutes

Is there an upcoming event you want to attend, perhaps, a special ceremonial event like a wedding, naming ceremony, birthday party, or festival? As a woman, you certainly want to look gorgeous at that event. But, somehow, amid your preparation, it dawns on you that...

The Return of The Skinny Jeans

The Return of The Skinny Jeans

Skinny jeans have been all the rage since 2008. It became part of men's clothes and has remained popular and one of the defining fashion pieces for both men and women in the past decades before it faded. Until recently. Skinny jeans are not just confined to ‘jeans’ it...

Naziru Ahmad’s Caps

Naziru Ahmad’s Caps

Naziru Ahmad, more commonly known as ‘Naziru Sarkin waka’ or simply ‘Sarkin Waka’ is known in the North for his songs. He is a songwriter who also sings for the Kannywood industry; he also sings a lot of political songs. He constantly flashes his riches on Instagram....

Origin of the Ancient Hausa Music Kidan Shantu

Origin of the Ancient Hausa Music Kidan Shantu

The Hausas have been performing Kidan shantu since before they even come into contact with other people, making it an ancient tradition. The connection to people, however, has caused some alterations to the structure and flow of the Kidan shantu. Kidan shantu is...

Reviews

My Visit to Sobi Hill, the Highest Hill in Ilorin Was Memorable

My Visit to Sobi Hill, the Highest Hill in Ilorin Was Memorable

Even though on most occasions I do visit my uncle whose house is located at Alagbado, area of Kwara State which is a few turns away from Sobi hill,  It has never occurred to me to go see how the Rock which happens to be the tallest Rock in the whole of Ilorin, looks...

I Went to Benue State Searching for Love, and This Was What Happened

I Went to Benue State Searching for Love, and This Was What Happened

"Otukpo main market." He flinched while pointing in a direction. I barely heard the driver say due to the heavy rain hitting hard the vehicle, causing a great momentum of noise in the middle of the night. "Can we make it to Markudi  by morning?" I couldn't help but...

6 Best Places to Visit in Katsina State

6 Best Places to Visit in Katsina State

The home of hospitality as it is fashionably called, Katsina State was carved out of the old Kaduna State on Wednesday, 27th September 1989 by the then military Head of State, Maj. General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), GCON. Katsina is primarily a Hausa-Fulani...

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Hot Gist

Is Adam A Zango Getting Married to Meerah Shuaib?

Is Adam A Zango Getting Married to Meerah Shuaib?

Renowned actor and TV personality Adam A Zango is said to be on his way to another marriage. You heard that right; the actor is marrying fellow actress Amira Shuaib, popular as Junaidiya in Gidan Badamasi. At least according to the photos, the two shared on their...

Maryam Booth’s Net Worth Finally Revealed

Maryam Booth’s Net Worth Finally Revealed

What is the net worth of Maryam Booth? Maryam Ado Mohammed, popularly referred to as Maryam Booth, is an outstanding, well-known Kannywood actress. She was born in Kano, Nigeria and started her acting career at the early age of 8. She is one of the most popular...

The Hottest Rap Beef in Northern Nigeria

Tupac Shakur vs. The Notorious B.I.G. Nas vs. Jay-Z. 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule and The Game. Drake vs Meek Mill. These are some of the greatest hip-hop feuds in history. Now, we have one in northern Nigeria. DJ AB vs. G Fresh. Who? You probably think DJ AB and Teeswag or...

Why Ali Nuhu Prefers Suits in Movies

Ali Nuhu is a Nigerian actor that acts in both Hausa and English movies. He has acted in hundreds of movies in both Kannywood and Nollywood. He is also a producer and directs movies as well. He won the award of the best Indigenous actor in 2011. He is known as the...

Yes, They Do Proms in Northern Nigeria Too!

Prom. The beautiful event signifies graduation from High school or secondary school as we call it. If you're familiar with American movies, you must have seen quite a several proms. The dates, the dance, the prom king and queen, the kiss, and the usual stuff you see...

What to Expect in Labarina Season 5

Labarina season 5 aired on 2nd September 2022. The series has been well received by viewers and critics alike, with the acting of the lead actress Nafisa Abdullahi particularly praised. Labarina is a Kannywood series centered around a girl named Sumayya, played by...

Rahama Sadau Net Worth

What is Rahama Sadau's net worth? The actress is a big star who has appeared in numerous movies. She made her debut in the movie ‘Gani Ga Wane' in 2013. Since then, she has steadily moved up in the food by appearing in some music videos and starring in some Nollywood...

50 Common Hausa Names for Plants and Trees

If you've just found a plant or tree on the TV and want to know, look up the Hausa names for plants and trees to know the meaning in English and don't want to ask everyone what they are called, there is hope! Many Hausa names for plants and trees are easy to...

Where is Audu Maikori?

Audu Maikori is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, public speaker, and creative industry expert. He is most recognized as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Chocolate City Group, the mother Company of the leading African record label Chocolate City...

Personal Life

Things I Learned Too Late in Life

Things I Learned Too Late in Life

Life can be trickish. It’s not always how you want it to be. Things happen – some you are proud of and some you aren’t; some are mistakes on your part while some, you have no control over. In this article, I have come to share with you some of the things I learned...

12 Effective Tips That Helped Me Lose Fat Quickly

When it comes to how to lose body fat quickly, there are so many steps on the internet, some would tell you to go on a high protein diet, some would tell you to work out regularly, a lot of steps to follow. But, trust me, nothing will work when you don’t put your mind...

I Use These Natural Hair Supplements And They Are The Best

The majority of people especially girls, here in Arewa, in fact, most places, do want long hair. Some are already blessed with it while some are still struggling to achieve that. Let’s not kid ourselves, the long hair lovers, if you want long hair and you are given...

Personal Growth

How to Become Your Own Boss without Money

How to Become Your Own Boss without Money

Every human being that has ever lived has had or would have had the potential of owning their life, not just because of riches, but because of the inner wealth within. The world we live in today is so focused on making money and more money that we fail to realize that...

8 Amazing Ways That will Help You Become the Perfect Mentor

8 Amazing Ways That will Help You Become the Perfect Mentor

When the word “mentoring” is mentioned, what usually comes to our mind is the picture of people in suits giving speaking to a gathering of people, and giving advice. What if I told you, that everyone is and can be a mentor to someone? In this article, I’d be showing...

7 Easy Guides to Stop Being Disorganized

7 Easy Guides to Stop Being Disorganized

Everyone wants to achieve their goals, live their dreams, and be perfect in every way, forgetting that you can’t accomplish all these things if you aren’t organized and have a plan. Knowing how to stop being disorganized should be on everybody's bucket list. You...

7 Ways to Help You Work More Effectively Remotely

There are various tips for working from home effectively that can help you boost your productivity as an individual. With companies now embracing working from home policies, these tips can help you balance work and home. The covid-19 pandemic forced offices to shut...

13 Proven Tips That Will Help You Sleep Better at Night

Do you have trouble sleeping? You hit the bed after a long day, and instead of falling into slumber, you keep tossing and turning. At some point in one's life, falling asleep might become difficult. The factors causing these may be stress, anxiety, illnesses, etc....

6 Surprising Signs That Show You are Actually Intelligent

It is natural to know the signs of being intelligent, especially if you doubt your capabilities. Sometimes, we exhibit subtle traits that show how intelligent we are as a person, but because we do not relate these traits with intelligence, we tend to overlook them. In...

25 Dangote Quotes That Will Motivate You

You probably stumbled on these 25 Dangote quotes that will motivate you, or you are just a fan of wealthy men (like Dangote) and their insights. Then, you are in the right place. Take a seat, get familiar with my tone and let’s get you motivated! I think it's safe to...

How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking

The fear of public speaking in its severe form is known as glossophobia. It is a common form of fear among a number of people. The thought of standing and speaking in front of a crowd rips some people apart. Are you one of such persons?  If yes, then there is a need...

7 Life Changing Skills They Won’t Teach You at School

How much of what you learned at school do you use in your daily life? The truth is, not much I believe. The society we live in is programmed to teach us the academic aspect of life, not the real meaning of life and how to handle it. The standard narrative of society...

Relationship & Weddings

12 Signs Someone is Definitely Flirting with You

12 Signs Someone is Definitely Flirting with You

There are subtle signs on how to know when someone is flirting with you, even if they do not want to show it and try so hard to hide it. Most of these signs can be noticed through their body language. But some like these women's body language are mostly misread....

Everything You Need to Know About Igala Weddings

Everything You Need to Know About Igala Weddings

Weddings are one of those events common to all cultures and tribes. It's a time when a man and a woman are legally joined as one and declared husband and wife amid witnesses. However, wedding procedures and requirements vary from one tribe to another, this is what...

Find Love in Northern Nigeria with These Apps

Find Love in Northern Nigeria with These Apps

Everyone hopes to meet that one special person who will transform their lives for the best. We want to meet someone who lightens up our lives every time there is a contact. We want to feel special and loved in every relationship or situation-ship we find ourselves in....

7 Signs That Show Your Partner is Over Jealous

If you’re in a relationship and you want to know when your partner is jealous, there are few signs of jealousy in a guy that you can use to find out. Getting jealous in a relationship is pretty common and normal. If you love someone very much, you would naturally not...

10 Eye-Opening Reasons Why People Remain Single

Over the years I’ve had people ask me this question. Why are you always single? I’ve heard the “Do you want to be a nun”, “Why are you so picky” questions. Although my reason for being single may be totally different from others, I’ve found out that there are some...

10 Indisputable Signs of an Emotionally Damaged Person

"I guess it's part of my destiny to live in this state of despair” "I've always known I was the problem of myself, the reason why I don't get along with others" “why does everything seem to be working against me?". The above statement has become the norm of our...

6 Common Mistakes That Will Kill off Your Relationship

The early stages of relationships are beautiful to behold. With time, there are common relationship mistakes that partners make that affects their chemistry. Relationships are not as rosy as Netflix makes them seem. Truth be told, it takes more work than people...

He is AS And So?

He’s AS and so? These are the exact words the voice inside me keeps chanting when I'm forced to make a decision to either allow a fine ass man to go because of incompatibility or enjoy a risky relationship. Sometimes this is the hardest point for any sickle cell...

50+ Ways You Can Say I Love You Without Saying It

How do you express love without saying “I love you”?  People find it a bit hard to say those words but they show their feelings, love, and affection more by using actions and love language. A relationship should always have more twists; couples should spice...

Health & Wellness

8 Great Foods That Help You Sleep Better At Night

8 Great Foods That Help You Sleep Better At Night

Sleep is one of the best gifts given to man by the Creator. Imagine how life would be if there was no night at all, and one has to work for a good part of the 24 hours. Scary, right? Well, apart from getting an opportunity to rest, sleep also has several other...

12 Healthy Ways to Keep Ulcer Patients Free From Attacks

12 Healthy Ways to Keep Ulcer Patients Free From Attacks

Ulcer medically means a wound that does not heal and becomes ulcerated. It is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine and it is researched to be majorly caused by helicobacter pylori (H. pylori); a bacteria that attacks...

5 Effective Ways to Improve Your Body Posture

5 Effective Ways to Improve Your Body Posture

Knowing your body posture and how to increase body posture in general is very essential for the human body. Posture is the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting or lying down. A good body posture involves training your body to stand walk, sit...

8 Amazing Ways That will Make You Mentally Strong

Mental health professionals have always emphasized that our mental health is as important as our physical health, sometimes even more. Some people tend to easily get back to their feet after an emotional challenge while others find it difficult, this depends on their...

World Down Syndrome Day

March 21st every year, is World Down Syndrome Day, a day set aside to celebrate people living with down syndrome, create advocacy and help improve living standards for them. But how much do you know about the syndrome and the day designated for its celebration? If you...

10 Natural Aphrodisiac Foods That Are Good for You

Sex is a vital component of every marriage. However, it is considered more of a chore for some couples. The frequency of intimacy is less and the reasons are not farfetched, ranging from the daily hustles to make ends meet, stress at the end of the day, psychological...

6 Easy Ways of Getting Rid of Pimples without Popping it

It's the eve of your job interview, your first meeting with your in-laws, or that important event that you have been looking forward to, then you feel some mild pain on your forehead or the tip of your nose, and on checking the mirror, a huge red pimple is staring...

10 Amazing Ways that Will Help You Relieve Stress Naturally

Between work, family, school, and/or other commitments, it is hard not to get overwhelmed once in a while. Carrying out the daily activities of our life can become stressful and affect our mental and physical health, which in turn, affect our daily lives. It's...

How to Improve Your Eyesight Without Glasses

"The eyes are windows to our souls, seeing believes". I'm sure you must've heard these phrases or any other of the many phrases that have to do with how important our eyes are. While eyes are a very important part of a person, protecting and taking care of them is the...

10 Signs That Show You Are Living With Trauma

Extremely stressful events we experience such as being in an accident, watching a loved one die or a natural disaster might have their toll on our physical and mental health as a response to the experience. This response is called "Trauma". If you’ve experienced such...

Others

The Identity Behind Arewa GistLover Revealed

Arewa Gistlover is the latest gossip blog to burst into the scene. The gossip blog burst into the limelight in May 2022 but has since done it all. From revealing cheating men and women and sexual escapades to sensitive information about politics. It has now poised...

100 Kanuri Names and Their Meanings in English

Kanuri people are one of the ethnic groups in North-East Nigeria, with a lot of cultural heritage and rich history. With an estimated 3 Million speakers in Nigeria alone, mostly in Borno and Yobe states, the Kanuri people are one of the largest ethnic groups in the...

Maryam Booth’s Sugar Daddy Revealed

Actress Maryam Booths had come out online to reveal her new 'Sugar Zady.' The actress revealed so on her Instagram page, including the picture of Abba Bichi, former Golden Eaglets player and son of the DSS boss. The actress captioned it with "Alert Sugar Zaddy in the...

Lilin Baba and Ummi Rahab, The New Kannywood Power Couple

Kannywood has had many power couples throughout the years. From Ahmad S Nuhu and Hafsat Shehu to Sani Danja and Mansura, the industry had it all. But not anymore. However, this is about to change as musician Lilin Baba is also set to wed long-time girlfriend Ummi...

The Rise Of Aphrodisiac Sale In Arewa

Kayan Mata translates as "women's property." This category, Kayan Mata Hausa encompasses all of the products used by women.  However, aphrodisiacs are more commonly referred to by this term. Aphrodisiacs are substances that arouse or are thought to arouse sexual...

Married to An Abuser

I didn't blame Maryam Sanda when she was found guilty of stabbing her darling. I wish I had her courage. I am in shackles. They used to have roses growing on them before now but all have finally become rusty old chains around my neck, arms, and feet. I cry all the...

Nafisa Abdullahi’s Most Controversial Dressing…Yet

Nafisa Abdullahi is one of the most popular Kannywood actresses. Apart from appearing in more than 70 movies, she is also a producer, director, and businesswoman. But that hasn't been without its fair share of controversies. For example, in 2013, the actress was...

How to Reform Street Hawking in Northern Nigeria

As you move in the streets of northern Nigeria or you stop for a refuel at a filling station, wait for your car to fill up in a motor park, wait to pick up your kids in front of school premises or make your way in the market place, you are bound to encounter street...

How to Become a Party Delegate in Nigeria

Let’s face it. Everybody wants to be one of the party delegates in Nigeria. It has become one of the most sought-after jobs in Nigeria overnight, and it is a no-brainer why. Allegedly, political party delegates in Nigeria have and are receiving huge sums of money in...

Businesses to Start With 100k in Northern Nigeria

Every small-scale business starts up as a big idea and some with capital while others without capital. Starting a business with a budget of 100 thousand naira in Northern Nigeria is a very lucrative thing to do. With the current economic hiatus in the country, there...

50+ Fulani Names and Their Meanings in English

Fulani names in Nigeria are very unique. From the female Fulani names to the Fulani male names, each has its own meaning. The Fulani are one of the cultures that have not abandoned their traditions just like the Hausas have their traditional Hausa names hence still...

The Richest Men in Northern Nigeria

Take a peek at the richest men in northern Nigeria and their net worth. These personalities have over the years built business empires that contributed to the growth of Nigeria and Africa at large. 6. Umaru Abdul Mutallab Net Worth — $500 Million  Umaru Mutallab...

A Leap of Faith

I scrolled through Facebook reading posts to keep myself away from boredom, reacting to funny posts and commenting on some. "I will take a leap of faith and settle down!" These were the exact words written on the post. The man who made that statement had found his...

25 Compliments that Have Nothing to do With Appearance

We all love compliments. I, for sure, know I do! But, lately, I have realized that most of the compliments people receive focus on their appearance. What if I told you that there are many compliments that have nothing to do with appearance or physical look? I see I...

7 Easy Ways to Get Babies to Sleep at Night

The heart of a mother swells with joy to see her baby sleeping peacefully and calmly, likewise the father of the child. Sadly, the joy turns soar when you can't get your baby to sleep at night, oftentimes, you begin to panic, wondering what could be wrong with your...

The Best 12 Educational TV Shows for Kids

One of the children's favorite activities is watching TV. With thousands of TV programs airing today, it is important to pick educational TV shows for kids that will educate and influence them, positively. As a child, I remember wanting to rush home from school...

Delicious Sponge Cake Recipe

Sponge cake (or yellow cake) is a soft, spongy, and delicious cake with a brownish outer surface and a whitish inner surface. This is made with lots of eggs, sugar, and flour, and I’ll be walking you through the sponge cake recipe. Equipment for Making Sponge Cake...

How to Make Banana Bread in 12 Easy Steps

Do you ever get bored of the same old bakery bread? Do you ever want to try something new with bread? If this thought has run through your mind, then how to make banana bread recipe is for you! Too often, I find bread to be bland and I tend to crave something new and...

12 Signs Someone is Definitely Flirting with You

There are subtle signs on how to know when someone is flirting with you, even if they do not want to show it and try so hard to hide it. Most of these signs can be noticed through their body language. But some like these women's body language are mostly misread....

Sababbin Karin Magana You Should Definitely Check

Karing Magana in Hausa are wise sayings created by intelligent people. While some karin magana are full of wisdom, others are in the form of funny and rib-cracking proverbs There are also karin magana na soyayya (karin magana on love) In this article, we will look at...

The Unique and Interesting Idoma Funeral Rites

Idoma is a significant tribe in Benue State, Nigeria. It is Benue's second most widely spoken language. It is also the second-largest ethnic community in Benue state. Benue State is divided into three (3) zones: A, B, and C. The Tiv control Zone A and B, while Zone C...

The Interesting Rites of the Idoma Naming Ceremony You Should Know

The Idoma naming ceremony is a ceremony performed to usher in a new baby to the world. Idoma is one of the languages in Benue State, Nigeria. It is the second majority language spoken in Benue in north-central Nigeria. Also, the second-largest ethnic group in Benue...

8 Great Foods That Help You Sleep Better At Night

Sleep is one of the best gifts given to man by the Creator. Imagine how life would be if there was no night at all, and one has to work for a good part of the 24 hours. Scary, right? Well, apart from getting an opportunity to rest, sleep also has several other...

How to Become Your Own Boss without Money

Every human being that has ever lived has had or would have had the potential of owning their life, not just because of riches, but because of the inner wealth within. The world we live in today is so focused on making money and more money that we fail to realize that...

Biography of Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu, Owner of BUA

Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu CON is a Kano-born billionaire who, according to Forbes magazine, is estimated to have over 6.8 billion dollars, making him the fifth richest man in Africa and the 380th in the world as of 4 April 2023. He played a significant role in stopping...

These 10 Steps Will Make Dating Someone With Depression Easy

Said to be the most common mental health problem, depression is a complicated disorder characterized by feelings of extreme sadness that affect the emotions, thoughts, and behavior of a person. This leads to feelings of helplessness and worthlessness. Dating someone...

How to Get A Restraining Order in Nigeria

You may become afraid of someone due to that person pestering you, endangering your life, or simply being a nuisance, and you will need to defend yourself against that person. One of the things you'll need to protect yourself is a restraining order. The following...

10 Ways to Get People to Like You

There are various ways how to get people to like you, especially if you are not the outspoken or people-person type. The truth is, that people are naturally drawn to others with likable characters or characters they wish to emulate. Fun game, make a list of your...

10 Incredible Honeymoon Destinations in Northern Nigeria

Northern Nigeria is more than just farmlands, settlements, and herds of grazing cows. It is rich culture buried in sceneries of beauty portrayed by nature at its best. Contrary to popular belief, Arewa is blessed with destination sites that will make your vacation...

Signs That a Child is Being Abused

Children who are victims of abuse struggle to cope in life mentally, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Oftentimes, they have to live with the scars forever. Therefore, due to the increasing rate of child abuse and the stigmas attached, parents, guidance,...

I Am a Female Drug Addict and No One Knows

One night, the whole family was watching the television after dinner. As usual, I was with my phone as Telenovelas were not as interesting as Kamal, my new boyfriend. My dad had walked in. My brothers had whined in protest before my dad even held the remote. We knew...

Is Deezell a Real Artiste or Just a Show-off?

Ahmad Ibrahim Rufa'i, better known by his stage name Deezell, is a 33-year-old American-Nigerian singer. His parents live in the United States of America, where he was born on June 4, 1988. Deezell returned to Nigeria when he was five years old and began his basic...

I Almost Slept with My Sister

There I was in front of Umaima's house, waiting for her to come outside. I have been coming to see her for a month now. I hoped to make my intentions known to my parents as soon as possible. Little did I know that Umaima would be getting married soon. She sent her...

10 Business Schools in Northern Nigeria

A business school is a tertiary-level institution that awards degrees in business administration or management. Business school is sometimes called the school of management, school of business management, or school of business administration. The Gen-Z and late...

How to Prepare Tuwon Alabo (Cassava Swallow)

Tuwon Alabo, or cassava swallow, as people like to call it, is a local dish made from cassava flour (Alabo), which is produced by fermenting peeled cassava in water, sun-drying the fermented cassava, and milling it into powdered form. This flour comes from a root...

How to Make Cupcakes at Home without Oven

Seeing that favorite chocolate cupcake recipe and you can't get your mind off it because you are without an oven? I say sit back, relax, and enjoy as I'm about to tell you how to make cupcakes at home without an oven. Cupcakes, just like chocolate chip cookies are...

How to Make Dawa da Wake (Yadda Ake Dawa da Wake)

Some combinations of foods are just amazing and will make you wonder, ‘Who first thought of preparing this food?’ Dawa da Wake is a northern Nigerian recipe mostly consumed by the Hausas. It is a combination of guinea corn (dawa) and beans (wake) to produce a...

Everything You Need to Know About Igala Weddings

Weddings are one of those events common to all cultures and tribes. It's a time when a man and a woman are legally joined as one and declared husband and wife amid witnesses. However, wedding procedures and requirements vary from one tribe to another, this is what...

Complete Review of Windows 11

Windows 11 is the latest Windows operating system released by Microsoft in October 2021. It was released as a free upgrade to Windows 10 devices that meet the strict minimum Windows 11 system requirements. Windows 11, the successor to the widely used and praised...

I Caught My Newly Wedded Friend Cheating on Her Husband

I could not believe my eyes at first but then I had caught my friend who just got married cheating on her husband. It was just two weeks after this friend of mine had tied the knot in their hometown.  I was very happy for her although I was not in attendance...

Here Are the Best Sites to Watch Your Movies Online

Are you a fan of movies and you are looking for the best sites to watch movies free online from the comfort of your home? In this article, I’d listing some of the best sites to watch movies online, some with subscriptions, some without. If you love movies as I do,...

What You Should Do If Someone Threatens to Leak Your Nudes

Photos of someone who is fully or partially naked are known as nudes. Things can go wrong after you've shared photographs with someone you trust. The person to whom you sent them may threaten to post these images of you online out of rage or for another reason, or...

Find Love in Northern Nigeria with These Apps

Everyone hopes to meet that one special person who will transform their lives for the best. We want to meet someone who lightens up our lives every time there is a contact. We want to feel special and loved in every relationship or situation-ship we find ourselves in....

8 Food You Can Make on Eid Apart from Rice

Eid is approaching! Eid means “festive” in Arabic. There are two parts to Eid: Eid ul Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, our fasting month. We also call it “Small Sallah”, and Eid ul Kabeer, which marks the historical event of the sacrifice of our...

12 Women’s Body Language You Probably Misread

Did you know that understanding women's body language will help you know if she is interested in you? Also, it helps you grow more empathy towards a woman as you can tell how she is feeling at the moment. This is because women aren't complicated beings as we often...

Everything You Need to Know About Sharo Festival

Sharo is a Fulani word that literally means to flog. It is a prominent and long-term practising tradition in Fulani culture whereby two suitors vie for a girl's hand in marriage through flogging competition. It is performed to prove if a young man has come of age and...

8 Things I Wish I Knew About Sex Education

Growing up, I missed out on a lot of things and wished I knew more. Among all those, there are things I wish I knew about sex education.  Now that I know better, I’d love to share these things so you can learn and make more informed decisions.   Sex...

Why Elon Musk Bought Twitter and What it Means for You

Twitter was created by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams in 2006. It is one of the best platforms to become a social media influencer. After raising money from investors and venture capitalists for years, Twitter was made public in 2013 with 70...

How 500 Year Old Kofar Mata Dye Pit Is Slowly Dying

Do you know that the prominent, notable, and only surviving dye pit which is located in Kofar Mata Kano has been in existence for over 500 years and is still functional? Research has it that textile production dates back to the early 9th century and was well known for...

12 Healthy Ways to Keep Ulcer Patients Free From Attacks

Ulcer medically means a wound that does not heal and becomes ulcerated. It is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine and it is researched to be majorly caused by helicobacter pylori (H. pylori); a bacteria that attacks...

5 Effective Ways to Improve Your Body Posture

Knowing your body posture and how to increase body posture in general is very essential for the human body. Posture is the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting or lying down. A good body posture involves training your body to stand walk, sit...

Differences between Business and Entrepreneurship

There will always be a debate on the differences between business and entrepreneurship, except we research and grasp knowledge on these 2 concepts. Business in its light is broad and so is Entrepreneurship. I've written articles on business and entrepreneurship...

40 Adorable Daughter Quotes from Mom to Daughter

The vast majority of moms are their daughters' first best friends, and this is one of the most profound and enduring friendships on the planet. As a result, letting go of their daughter, regardless of her age, is difficult. In response to this, a few daughter quotes...

How to Make Tubani Recipe

Tubani recipe is another northern Nigerian dish that is primarily consumed by Hausas. It is prepared using three (3) different methods, just like Gauda, as a result of the differences in the ingredients used. It can be made with masara and waken soya (maize and soya...

How to Make Your Sweet Hanjin Ligidi

Hanjin Ligidi is a delicacy or cuisine that is primarily consumed by children. It's a popular cuisine in northern Nigeria, particularly among the Hausas. I recall drinking a lot of this as a kid, along with Charbin Malam, Dan Tamatsitsi, and other similar beverages. I...

How to Easily Recognize an Emotional Abuser

Emotional Abuse, unlike physical abuse, can be complicated to identify. While physical abuse often comes with obvious signs, emotional abuse isn't that obvious especially when you are the victim as you must be in some kind of relationship with the abuser. Emotional...

Is Queen Amina A Real Figure or Just A Myth?

Everyone must have heard the story of the legendary Queen Amina of Zazzau, and how she conquered cities and empires and ruled over men, how with ingenuity she ordered tall walls to be built around Zaria and how she was a fearless warrior. The list goes on about her...

How Traditional Hausa Boxing, Dambe Swept Across Northern Nigeria

Dambe, the Hausa people's kind of martial art as seen practiced in Nigeria and around the southern part of Niger and southwest Chad, is a common tradition of West Africans. Dambe is fast gaining more international audiences and is well on its way to becoming an...

Avoid Slimming Teas. They Are Bad for You!

There is a current craze about having a slim figure. This is especially common among female folks. As a result, it has led many to the use slimming teas. The effectiveness of the slimming tea is the center of most adverts. But wait, is slimming tea really effective?...

How to Get Paid to Search the Internet

Do you smell fish? It's probably just your nose, it's not me (or my article either). Does the title seem scam-ish? I get it, it does but it's true. However, there are legit ways to get paid to search the internet, all you have to do is just keep reading this article....

I am A Muslim And I Don’t Fast in Ramadan

It may seem shocking to you but I am a twenty-seven-year-old Muslim and I do not fast. You may think I would have a medical backup or a particular reason why, but I don't. Fasting is not for me; I just couldn't do it as much as I have tried. I grew up in a home where...

Don’t Start A Business if You Don’t Understand These Risks

Do you want to start your own business? If you have the entrepreneurial spirit, you most likely have some huge ideas about how you want your company to run and the vision you have of it in the foreseeable future. While there is a balance between being practical and...

8 Amazing Ways That will Help You Become the Perfect Mentor

When the word “mentoring” is mentioned, what usually comes to our mind is the picture of people in suits giving speaking to a gathering of people, and giving advice. What if I told you, that everyone is and can be a mentor to someone? In this article, I’d be showing...

7 Easy Guides to Stop Being Disorganized

Everyone wants to achieve their goals, live their dreams, and be perfect in every way, forgetting that you can’t accomplish all these things if you aren’t organized and have a plan. Knowing how to stop being disorganized should be on everybody's bucket list. You...

Best Fruits for Healthy Skin

Ever heard of the old adage, "You are what you eat?" Well, it has never been truer! As time goes by, exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause premature aging of the skin and a sign of sun damage such as wrinkles, leathery skin, sunburns, skin cancer, and the list goes...

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Are you craving something sweet and chewy for the weekend? Well, here is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe to try. These cookies are sweet, chewy, delicious, and so chocolatey to munch on and crunch on. Here's how to make it: Equipment for Making Chocolate Chip...

How Borno Based Engineer, Mustapha Gajibo Designs Electric Vehicles

His name is Mustapha Abubakar Gajibo, a 29-year-old Kanuri talented man from Gajibo town in the Dikwa Local Government of Borno State. He is a Borno-based vehicle engineer, He was once a mechanical engineering student at the University of Maiduguri but dropped out at...

If You See These Signs, It Is Time to Take a Break

Managing your work, family, and personal life, trying to find balance in the daily hassles you encounter can become overwhelming to your body and mind. In response, your body develops certain symptoms, these physical symptoms are collectively identified as signs of...

Ladies, This is How to Keep Your Man Happy

How to keep your man happy huh?! Just like men wonder what women want, women also do ponder on what would make men want them, focusing more on what will keep them happy and forever in one place. Some people do mention good food and crazy intimacy but is that enough?...

10 Important First Date Tips with Someone You Met Online

Are you anxious about going on a date with someone you met online? Perhaps a million things are going through your mind and you are afraid that the person would dislike your off-the-keyboard personality. You can even be thinking the whole thing might just end up in a...

10 Healthy Foods You Can Take for Suhoor

The month of Ramadan is here, and the preparation of food to eat for Suhoor becomes a necessity because the need to get spiritually uplifting is at its peak. The abstinence from bad vices, food, and drinks from sunrise to sunset makes the period a holy one. Ensure...

How to Make Your Homemade Lavender Lip Balm

Want to say goodbye to dry and chapped lips and say hello to soft and luscious lips? Want to do something fun and easy? You’re in the right place because, in this article, I’m about to put you through how to make your homemade recipe for lavender lip balm. Follow...

The Life and History of Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna

Sir Ahmadu Bello, popularly known as the Sardauna of Sokoto is arguably one if not the most politically powerful man to have walked the northern Hemisphere of Nigeria. The Sardauna of Sokoto was a reputable statesman, a focused politician, and a well-admired and loved...

20 Less Known Facts About Sir Ahmadu Bello

Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, the first and only premier Northern Nigeria ever had, was a visionary leader who revolutionized ideas and plans for Northern Nigeria. Sir Ahmadu Bello was the leader of the Northern People's Congress (NPC), which meant he was...

Ramadan Sacrifices

Safiyya was in the middle of making her bed when her phone rang. It was her friend Hamra calling. After she picked, she was greeted with Hamra’s chirpy voice yelling, “Amaryaaaa!” Safiyya laughed and replied, “Hamra you’ll never change. How are you?” “I’m good o, ya...

What Does Genomics Mean?

Genomics can be defined as a field of biotechnology involved with using genetics and molecular biology techniques for the genetic mapping and DNA sequencing of groups of genes or entire genomes of chosen species, storing the results in databases, and putting the data...

Successful People Have These 10 Daily Habits. You Should Too.

Habit is a behavioral pattern that is regularly repetitive. A habit might initially be triggered by a goal but, after some time the goal becomes less necessary and the habit becomes automatic. Making a habit of something takes commitment and diligence. Successful...

7 Tested Ways That will Teach How to Handle Criticisms Better

Knowing how to handle criticisms better is a valuable skill necessary for thriving in the workplace and society at large. We are humans and imperfections are a part of our DNA. We do not have the chance to always be perfect at what we do, hence, those who can see our...

This Is How Much It Costs to Educate a Child in Northern Nigeria

When you think of what your child’s education is going to cost, you probably think of the expenses you cover yourself. From tuition fees, school books and uniforms to daily lunches, transportation to and from school, and extra educational materials at home, the costs...

Why The Rush? It is Ramadan!

Ramadhan is a lunar month every Muslim looks forward to. It is a time most people want to stay close to family, do more good deeds, and indulge in devotional acts and the like. It is also a time a lot of people deem fit for them to get married. Why is that, What's the...

How Dashiki Shirt Originated from Hausa Culture

We are all aware and witnesses to how fashion is at a fast pace. New designs, new styles and also a new atmosphere. Here in Africa and specifically in, Nigeria we have a marvellous fashion sense which has been going on for decades. We all know how the dashiki shirt...

The Intriguing Story of Fulani Dress Styles

The Fulani dress styles are very beautiful and well-recognized, just like the Hausa royal attires. The Fulani culture itself is a well-known diverse and rich one. The Fulani are a member of a pastoral and nomadic people of mixed African and Mediterranean ancestry with...

10 Gele Tie Style for Women with Wide Foreheads

Many people believe that having a wide forehead is a sign of intelligence and great skills. I’m inclined to agree with them because very often, you find that successful people have wide foreheads. Celebrities like Rihanna, Rahma Sadau, Jennifer Anniston, Adesua Etomi...