When the stage was set in 1959 for the first performance of that remarkable play The Lion and the Jewel by Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, the actors here were not yet thoughts on their parent’s minds. They were still in the land of the spirits. Unborn.
Gruff, rugged and spiked with an aggressive mien,…
In the course of human evolution, at a certain point in time, the idea of living in a group with mutual understanding and dependency became a very useful and practical lifestyle. From such small isolated groups, communities were formed. Then came the societies which in due time became a civilization. How the human mentality and…
Our Correspondent reflects on the problems that combined to force some indigenous manufacturers to close shop, and writes that those manufacturing outfits which weathered the storm to remain afloat should be given maximum encouragement to serve the needs of the society.
He heaved a sigh of relief when Kaduna Textile Limited (KTL), the country’s first…
Tiger Nut Drink (Kunu Aya)
Recipe:
Coconut
Dates (dabino)
Fresh Ginger
Tiger nuts(aya)
The Process:
Wash tiger nuts in a bowl to remove stones and other particles.
Soak overnight if you are using the dry ones.
Remove seeds from dates.
Soak the dates for about 5…
It is uncommon to hear the story of achievers, successful men and women who rose to the pinnacle of their professions without going through secondary school. Yet there are a number of such inspiring persons. What is most remarkable nonetheless is for one to scale those heights with little or no primary education. Worse still…
Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the society is dissolved and tyranny is erected on its ruins” Benjamin Franklin.
Tension is rife in the country presently. The pro and anti-government advocates have doused themselves in a war of words that is gradually dovetailing into…
An energy boost, a slimmer, toner body, and a better mood are all benefits of exercise. Looking to gear yourself up? Try these tricks.
By Alexandra Kay
Exercise Even If You Can't Afford the Gym
The gym is not the be-all and end-all when it comes to exercise, says Joan Pagano, owner of Joan Pagano…