Okro soup is a very popular delicacy in African countries like Nigeria and Ghana. Just like Ewedu soup and Ogbono soup, Okro soup has a viscous texture, which gives it a perfect taste. It is a thick, delicious and hearty soup, with tons of nutritional benefits. The soup is loved by the majority of the people in West Africa. But do you know how to prepare this delicacy? And when was the last time you tasted okro soup? Here is how to make okro soup.

Okro Soup Recipe
Onion Recipe
Onions have so many nutritional benefits, and it is used in cooking in many parts of West Africa. There has been a controversial issue about adding onions as a recipe in okra soup. Some people believe that onions make the soup less viscous. This can, however, be true if the onions added is excess. The best thing to do is add as little as you can, to give it that nice, thick, and vicious taste. Actually, if you are not comfortable using it, you can skip it.


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One major part of every healthy relationship is your ability to express to your partner just how much you love him or her and make it a duty to do so for as long as you live. It’s your duty to make your partner feel loved, appreciated, and cherished. If you’re unsure about where to start, here are some quotes to help you.

True Words To Make Her Fall In Love With You
I’ve been happy before I met you, but now I realize that I never truly understood what happiness was. You make each and every day of my life better by just being in it.

I used to go to sleep every night wishing to find true love. Every day I’d get more and more disappointed until I finally met you. Then all that waiting made sense, and my life gained a new meaning.

I’ll never be able to give you all that you deserve, but for the rest of my days, I’ll do my best to come close. My heart, love, and all that I am, I give to you.


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Of Japanese origin, anime has been around since the start of the 20th century and one of its best features is the oddly unique names of its characters. Where some can be a mouth full, others are quite fascinating and have really cool meanings. Here is a list of unique anime names with their meanings to look out for on your name hunt for your kid or just for fun:

Male anime names:
Daisuke: Great

Hikaru: Pioneer

Masashi: commander or general

Hideaki: excellent and shinning

Akira: Bright

Draven: One who emerges from the shadows; the modern name

Fumio: scholarly hero

Ranmaru: mysterious

Dai: great and large

Kage, Ozul or Kardama: Shadow

Blagdan: From the shadowy valley

Niratap: The one who is filled with shades and shadows.

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What is N-Power?
In 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari set up a scheme to address pressing societal issues, such as youth unemployment. The program was targeted at boosting the rate of social development in the country. He created the scheme as a part of the National Social Investment Program, to set up a reliable structure to aid large scale acquisition of work skills. The program also aimed at ensuring that every participant learned and truly practiced the acquired skills in order to create a stable source of employment for themselves.

One might wonder what drives an economy towards growth and development. Could it be politics, agriculture, or some other major factor? Well, according to N-Power’s website, skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and development. Even if a country such as Nigeria, is facing a seemingly high level of unemployment, inclusion and productivity can be achieved within the country by harnessing the talents that remain untapped all over the country by means of appropriate skill development.

The N-Power program is a platform that seeks to create a means of economic diversification. The program empowers and prepares young Nigerians for an economy where youths lead major spheres by becoming innovators, and dominators in both domestic and global markets. The program sees a Nigeria with a plethora of software developers, hardware service professionals, animators, graphic artists, artisans, and service professionals, among others. The scheme also has non-graduates in mind as it seeks to provide them with relevant and highly sought technical and business skills to enhance their livelihood and work outlook.

Like every great project, N-Power has a motto that rings true of all the scheme stands for, “Empowering Nigerian Youths for Prosperity.” The empowerment scheme was formed on the 8th of June 2016, and its headquarters remain in Abuja. There have been over 500,000 beneficiaries of the program. Although compared to the present number of Nigerian youths, this seems like such a small amount, the scheme has gained even wider popularity in recent times.

Who is Eligible for N-Power?
N-Power is a program targeted at Nigerian youths. This means that the basic requirement for the program is that you have to be a youth. The scheme defines youths as between the ages of 18-35, so those younger than 18 and those older than 35 are automatically deemed ineligible for the empowerment scheme.

The general selection of eligible participants depends on;

Your genuine interest in your specified field.
Your ability to excel in the relevant tests.
Your willingness to go beyond your comfort zone.
Your ability to easily develop the skills you need to live an empowered life.
To qualify for N-Power, you must also be a graduate of any higher institution. This includes any post-tertiary qualification, such as Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) or any other degrees as specified by the program.

When did NPower start?
The N-Power Programme was formed on the 8th of June in 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a bid to alleviate poverty and empower Nigerian youths, the N-Power Programme was created to meet a gaping need.

What to Prepare before Applying for N-Power Grants?
Understand the different categories offered by the empowerment program to know which suits you the most.
Have a printout of your accurate information, with your Bank Verification Number, and a recent passport photograph.
Sharpen your knowledge of grammar, general knowledge and if you’re applying for N-Power VAIDS, you’ll need to sharpen your basic numerical concepts.
What are the N-Power Programmes
The empowerment scheme offers a number of diverse programs, and these programs are divided into three. They are;

N-Power Volunteer Corps
The volunteer corps is the post-tertiary engagement initiative targeted at Nigerian youths between the ages of 18-35. The program is a paid volunteering program that spans across a 2-year period. Graduates will be required to undertake their primary tasks in reputable public services, and they’ll also be entitled to computing devices with information necessary for their particular engagements. The information will also include information for their continuous training and development. Programs grouped under N-Power Volunteer Programmes include; N-Power Agro, N-Power Health, N-Power Teach, and N-Power Tax.

N-Power Knowledge
The knowledge program is the government’s very first step towards achieving a diversified knowledge economy. The program is to work alongside the planned eight innovation hubs all over the country in order to provide acceleration of technology and creative industries. The N-Power Knowledge Programme is a “Training to Jobs” initiative, which seeks to ensure that all participants are adequately engaged in the market place in outsourcing capacities, or as freelancers, employees, or even entrepreneurs. N-Power Knowledge Programmes include; N-Power Creative, N-Power Tech Hardware, and N-Power Tech Software.


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APC wins Ekiti

Follow the election live (data visualisation) results

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Prince Martin Kunle Olateru-Olagbegi of Action Democratic Party (ADP) says the party was borne out of necessity.

He says his party believes strongly in inclusiveness for women and disabled.
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Candidates currently present

AAC- Rabiu Ahmed Rufai
ADP - Kunle Durolagbege Martins
ANN - Khadija Abdulahi-Iya

The vice presidential debate is live. You can watch here: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewspidgin/videos/332394107391359/

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Dealing with unemployment:

Eniye Braide: We will look at other products we can extract from crude oil. We would also boost agriculture by building capable industries.

Isaac Nwonwu: We are blessed in Rivers state. We would establish micro industries for our youths. We would also establish technical training centers. We would also improvee agricultural business. We would empower business enthusiasts with loans. We would focus on women more as they are our mothers.

Victor Fingesi: Leverage lands in the rural areas to promote agriculture. We would invest in tractors by partnering with organisations and foundations. We are not going to borrow money to improve agriculture.

Precious Elekima: I would encourage every community to harness their raw materials. SOme communities have clay, ethanol and cassava. We are going to use ethanol to make perfumes and alcoholic drinks. We would partner with universities help these industries with research.

Q: Why you want to be governor?

Isaac Nwonwu: The past government have tried but if you vote me, I would do better. I would help mothers have enough money to train their home. I would make sure education is improved leveraging scholarships. I will improve on agriculture in all parts of River State. We would have mechanised agricultural business. We would create jobs for all our youths. I am experienced because I have public and private job experience. Labour party will protect everybody.

BBC Pidgin is hosting a governorship debate in

Gubernatorial candidates present:

Isaac Nwonwu . - LP
Eniye Braide . - ADC
Victor Fingesi . - ADP
Precious Elekema - SDP

Governor Wike - Absent
Dumo Lulu-Briggs - Accord


Watch on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewspidgin/videos/349000829271871/

BBC Pidgin will host a debate for River State governorship candidates.

Governor Wike and other gubernatorial candidates are expected to answer questions bothering indigenes of the state. The event will happen at 10am tomorrow.

There will be a Twitter Live update here: https://twitter.com/bbcnewspidgin