By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Ginger is a versatile spice that adds a unique zest to desserts, making them more flavorful and aromatic. From cookies to cakes, ginger can be used in a variety of ways to elevate the taste of sweet treats. Here are 5 delightful dessert recipes that highlight the magic Read More…
Nigeria is a country with two distinct legal systems, whether we admit it or not. That is the only way to describe the country, given that some people insist that everything, including the constitution, be subordinated to their religion. To cover up their refusal to accept the secularity of Nigeria, they make such claims as, Read More…
The high-stakes diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and the United States has violently fractured, following an unprecedented move by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has not only designated Nigeria as a violator of religious freedom but also threatened military action. On Friday, the U.S. President announced the immediate redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor The United States cannot standby while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries. We stand ready, willing , and able to save our great Christian population around the world!” These were words posted by President Trump on his pages and also on the White House official pages, Read More…
A coalition of over 40 citizens and civic groups has written a strong letter of protest to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, condemning what they describe as the “assault and harassment” of Ms. Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, by Man O’ War volunteers allegedly acting under police orders during the #EndSARS memorial Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe In a strategic pivot from conventional political coverage, US Vice President Kamala Harris offered an extraordinarily bleak assessment of the current political environment in the United States, declaring the country is at a critical juncture. Her most striking quote, which also serves as the title of the conversation, was: “America Is At Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Superfoods are nutrient dense foods rich in beneficial compounds like antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats that are considered exceptional for health. There are so many superfoods nature blessed us with. We’ll be looking at 5 right now that are beginner friendly and can be easily integrated into meals, Read More…
Fermented foods are an invaluable source of probiotics and are excellent for maintaining gut health. These foods are a wonderful way to introduce beneficial bacteria into your diet. Benefits of Probiotics 5 Vegetarian-Friendly Fermented Foods Essential for Your Diet Joy Essien is Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. The 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi for their work in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). MOFs are materials that combine metal ions with organic molecules to form ordered and porous crystals. Applications of the MOFs. These crystalline structures, which Read More…
Once hailed as Nigeria’s model residential estate, Festac Town now grapples with overpopulation, filth, and moral decline. Once a symbol of post-Festac ’77 modernity, it has degenerated into what writer Wole Olaoye calls a “village cast in concrete and swimming in sewage.” The story of Festac’s “villagification” is both an elegy and a warning to other Nigerian estates losing their soul to neglect.