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Events / Re: Born In April Hop In by ecnei(f): 9:18am On Jan 20, 2017
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Career / Re: CVs and Cover Letters Speak. Is Yours Speaking For You? by ecnei(f): 2:35pm On Jun 28, 2013
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Post Abuja Jobs Here by ecnei(f): 11:33am On Jun 28, 2013
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Career / Re: It's May Day: What Makes This Day Special For You? by ecnei(f): 5:10pm On May 20, 2013
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Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Hoping To Make Some Females Friends In Abuja by ecnei(f): 10:55am On May 20, 2013
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Career / Re: Common Interview Questions And Answer Tips by ecnei(f): 9:39am On Apr 04, 2013
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Properties / Re: 1room Avaliable For Rent In Lugbe Fha by ecnei(f): 4:25pm On Apr 03, 2013
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Properties / 1room Avaliable For Rent In Lugbe Fha by ecnei(f): 4:11pm On Apr 03, 2013
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Health / Re: Skin Care. by ecnei(f): 3:02pm On Mar 25, 2013
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Romance / Re: Funny And Suprising Things Girls Like About Guys by ecnei(f): 11:53am On Mar 19, 2013
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Travel / Pls Tips And Advice On Resorts And Private Beaches In Lagos by ecnei(f): 10:53am On Mar 19, 2013
pls i need tips n reviews froms any1 who has visited any of d resorts or private beaches in lagos. thanks waiting
Food / Re: West African Recipes by ecnei(f): 2:45pm On Mar 15, 2013
The making of the popular Ofe Owerri soup

Nigerian Food & Drinks·Tagged: Nigerian food, Ofe Owerri, Vegetable soup

Ofe Owerri , which is usually prepared with two different vegetables namely Uziza and Ugu or Uziza and Ukazi, is a favourite of the Igbos from Imo State, South-eastern Nigeria.

This is a highly nutritious vegetable soup usually flavoured with aromatic Uha leaves. An average Owerri man is an ardent lover of this vegetable soup which literarily means Owerri soup.

The soup is one out of many soups eaten by the Igbos. Uziza helps a lot to prevent allergy and running nose. Those who do not eat hot spices can benefit a lot from the use of Uziza to prevent or cure their running nose.

Ugu (pumpkin) leaf is reputed to be highly rich in dietary iron, calcium and magnesium. Research shows that this vegetable has great antioxidant capacities, helping to restore any damage to our cells and skin, protecting our heart and enhancing youth.

It also protects against liver damage caused by agents such as paracetamol and other toxins.

Another unique ingredient used in the preparation of this Igbo delicacy is cocoyam. Cocoyam is a class in the category of tubers, which are known for the fertility benefits mostly experienced by the Yoruba people in Nigeria due to their love for its consumption.

They are also good sources of Vitamins and the trace mineral manganese and most importantly, they serve our daily requirement of carbohydrate.

These vegetables are available frozen in North America and Europe at some African food stores. In Nigeria, it is gotten raw from the market.

The above vegetables are used as part of the vegetable used in writing this recipe. You might want to try it out. You won’ t regret it.

Depending on the style of each cook, one can flavour Ofe Owerri with Uziza leaves, and you can as well not put it.


Ofe - Owerri Soup Recipe
Preparation Method
Gallery







Ingredients
Ugwu leaves
Uziza leaves
Meat/Chicken
Smoked Fish
Stock Fish
Ogiri
Crayfish
Cocoyam
Dry pepper (ground)
Palm Oil
Water
Salt


Quantities
2 medium bunches
1 medium bunch
8 medium pieces
1 medium size
4 medium pieces
1 wrap
1 bunch
2 tablespoon
1 tablespoon
1 cooking spoon
2 litres
to taste

Romance / Re: What Are You Looking For In A Relationship? by ecnei(f): 7:44pm On Mar 13, 2013
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: NIMC Test Now Over , What Next? by ecnei(f): 12:24pm On Mar 09, 2013
nimc interview is ds month, if u r called, means u passed the test


OVER 150,000 unemployed graduates are jostling for recruitment into the services of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

The commission, in an effort to boost its staff strength, recently conducted aptitude test in six locations spread across the country.

According to the Director, Corporate Communication, Mr Anthony Okwudiafor, over 150,000 unemployed Nigerians responded to the recruitment advertorials, which appeared in six national dailies.

He noted that the examination, which covered questions in current affairs, Mathematics and English, was essentially computer-based.

The purpose of this, according to the Director, Human Capital Management, Ms Winifred Ojeih, was to provide a level playing field for all qualified Nigerians.

She said all the applicants had equal opportunity of working in the commission once they excelled in the aptitude test and subsequent oral interview sessions scheduled for this month.

Meanwhile, the Director General and Chief Executive of NIMC, Mr Chris Onyemenam, has warned applicants not to offer money to anybody in order to secure employment.

Onyemenam, who said the NIMC jobs are not for said, added that if anyone was caught either receiving or giving money, such would be handed over to the law enforcement agencies for prosecution
Fashion / Re: Tonto Dikeh's Outfit At The Premiere Of “My Life My Damage" by ecnei(f): 11:20am On Mar 09, 2013
is she going to the moon?
Fashion / Re: 15 Beauty Secrets You Should Know by ecnei(f): 10:56am On Mar 09, 2013
1. Skip the foundation If you have acne the first thing you want to do is slather on the thick foundation. Don’t. Foundation is for women over 35. Not only will it cover up your natural beauty, but foundation on a teenager looks anything but natural. Instead, cover up blemishes with concealer, then follow with a powder or tinted moisturizer. Tinted moisturizers tend to be lighter than heavy foundations.

2. You pat concealer in, you never rub it in We know this from watching the Tyra Banks show. When applying concealer, put a bit on the pad of your middle finger and pat it in. Never rub. Got acne? Pat the concealer on top of it.

3. Play up your lips or your eyes, never both If you are wearing heavy eye makeup, go for nude lips with just a bit of gloss. Prefer the drama of dark lipstick? Keep face light (stay away from heavy blush) and wear only mascara on your eyes and a light eye shadow. Don’t heavily line your eyes. Play up both and you’ll look like a clown.
And never, ever line lips in a darker colour than your gloss or lipstick.

4. Less is more Ever notice how some of your friends look best with no makeup at all? No matter your age, too much makeup makes you look worse. If you wear foundation, powder, blush, liner, mascara, eye shadow, lip liner and gloss on an everyday basis, then you’re overdoing it. Tone it down: All you really need is a great mascara, concealer for blemishes and gloss.

5. Natural hair is always hot If you have super dark hair, lighten your look by going a shade darker or getting lighter highlights. Blonde? Auburn? Try highlights, especially framing the face. We see too many teens lightening their hair several shades and the look can be super-tacky, not super-fabulous. The trick is to let people assume you were born with sun-kissed hair, not that you gave yourself a bad dye job from a bottle.

6. Vaseline is your best friend Vaseline is a great, cheap eye makeup remover. It’s also great for fixing chapped, scaly lips. Slather on a bunch of Vaseline, then use a toothbrush to massage lips. Wipe the excess off on a tissue. Your lips will be smooth and soft.

7. You can never go wrong with layers Long layers of hair extension are great for any hair type: Super curly, straight or wavy. It makes thin hair appear thicker, curly hair appear manageable and wavy hair appear just-got-back-from-the-beach sexy. Just make sure you don’t get too many layers cut in. Too many short layers is dated.

8. Acne? Go to a dermatologist, Biggest mistake people with acne make? Not going to a dermatologist. Forget those N18000 shoes you covet. Getting rid of those pimples will be the best investment you’ll ever make. And the only guaranteed way to do it is with a dermatologist.

9. Spend money on key beauty products Not sure what to splurge on and what to save on? . See if you should splurge or save on cleansers, mascara, concealer and more.

10. Buying foundation or lipstick? Test it first There are some beauty products you simply must try out at a beauty shop before you buy. These include: Foundation, lipstick, blush and powder.

11. Don’t let nails go Not into manicures and pedicures? No worries. Just make sure to keep nails clean and the same length. If you do want to paint them, don’t keep the polish on until half of it’s chipped away. Also, there’s nothing worse than too-long toenails. Keep nails clipped between pedicures! People tend to judge others by the care they put into their hands and feet.

12 Don’t line the inside of your eyes It will make your eyes appear smaller. Instead, line just at the lash line. Also, an obvious line doesn’t look natural. Smudge the line just a bit.

13. Shave legs at the end of the shower Cut down on nicks and cuts by making shaving the very last step in your shower or bathing ritual.

14. Know your best feature and play it up What feature do people comment on most? Play it up. If you’re told you have Nuella Njigbo lips, make sure to wear gloss and play with bold lipstick colours. If it’s your eye colour people love, find eye shadow colours that complement them and make sure to wear mascara. Also, know what colour shirts look best on you and go shopping.

15. Scrubs are great for dry skin If you have dry, itchy skin , invest in a scrub and scrub away in the bathtub. Make sure to slather on a thick moisturizer afterward. For dry, callous feet, buy a pumice stone or foot brush. They work better than any of the other wimpy options on the market.

Remember: Beauty is mostly internal. Think about a girl you know who’s overweight yet all the guys love her. Why? Because she’s confident. If you aren’t wearing makeup and your toes haven’t been repainted in weeks, if you’re happy and smiling you will still be 10 times prettier than a celebrity. Trust us (wink).
Dating And Meet-up Zone / Re: Hoping To Make Some Females Friends In Abuja by ecnei(f): 1:42pm On Mar 08, 2013
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Properties / Re: Space For Car Wash Business Needed by ecnei(f): 10:04am On Mar 08, 2013
hi, the space is it for lease or for sale. what location in wat state. pls holla bck
Properties / Re: Pictures Of Burj Khalifa Tallest Building In The World by ecnei(f): 2:51pm On Feb 28, 2013
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Nairaland / General / Re: Is Time Spent On Nairaland Worth It? by ecnei(f): 2:08pm On Feb 28, 2013
i tink its worth it, cos i ve learnt some great tips, n i hop to share sm tips 4 pp to learn 4rm 2
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Common Mistakes By Graduates When Job-Hunting by ecnei(f): 2:06pm On Feb 28, 2013
thanks, 9ce 1,pls keep d tips coming
Health / How To Treat Bad Breath by ecnei(f): 1:54pm On Feb 28, 2013
Do people look away when you talk because of that foul smell coming from your mouth? Don’t get embarrassed anymore as we bring to you easy ways to get rid of that stinky breath.

- Make sure that you rinse your mouth after each meal. One can also try a simple rinse remedy which is to dissolve about a quarter teaspoon or less of salt in lukewarm water and gargle.

- Chewing aromatic herbs and brushing the teeth with twigs or using a mouth freshener can help a long way.

- Drink a lot of water timely, say about 7-8 glasses as a dry tongue can also be a cause of bad breath.

- Drink green tea as it is very helpful I killing the harmful bacteria in your mouth.

- Change your toothbrush timely say every month as bacteria build up on your brush and eventually lead to bad breath. - See more at: http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/health-news/five-easy-ways-to-get-rid-of-bad-breath_20533.html#sthash.LCLM1qZD.dpuf

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Share Your NIMC Test Experience by ecnei(f): 3:50pm On Feb 26, 2013
yea there r options, confusin on sm, (similar ans)
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Share Your NIMC Test Experience by ecnei(f): 2:19pm On Feb 25, 2013
jus basically read ur current affairs, b ready 4 composition, maths, logical n quantitive questions. 50 mins 4 50 questns 10 4rm each section.
who is d president on d most populous country?
Food / Re: West African Recipes by ecnei(f): 12:08pm On Feb 25, 2013
Yassa (gambian cuisine)
It is made with chicken or fish, the delicious tangy flavor or fresh lemons or limes make Yassa sauce a huge favorite in this part of the world and definitely recommended as one to try.
Ingredients found in Yassa, whole chicken or fish, salt and pepper, onion, clove garlic, mustard, chili sauce, and lime juice, water if using chicken and, boiled rice.

Food / Re: West African Recipes by ecnei(f): 11:31am On Feb 25, 2013
sorry dear, its called western african chicken stew
Food / West African Recipes by ecnei(f): 2:20pm On Feb 22, 2013
Original recipe makes 6 servingsChange Servings



1 tablespoonvegetable oil


3 poundsboneless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes


1 largeonion, chopped


5 mediumpotatoes, peeled and cubed


2 clovesgarlic, crushed


1 teaspooncoarse ground black pepper


1 teaspoonsalt


1 teaspoonground coriander


1 teaspoonground cumin


1 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes


1 cup water


1 cup chicken broth


3/4 cup peanut butter


2 cups chopped fresh spinach



Directions


1.Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-heat heat; cook the chicken in the skillet until completely brown, 5 to 7 minutes; remove and set aside. Add the onion, potatoes, garlic, pepper, salt, coriander, cumin, and red pepper to the skillet and cook until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water, chicken broth, and peanut butter. Return the chicken to the skillet and top with the spinach. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
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PREP 20 mins
COOK 40 mins
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