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Almonds are the seeds of the fruits cultivated from the almond tree. The scientific name of these dry fruits is Prunus dulcis and they are native to the Middle East , India , and North Africa . Sweet almonds are edible, while bitter ones are used for making oil , a common oil that is used to add flavor to the food . They are usually eaten raw , but many people also add them as ingredients in salads , casseroles ,

The soursop is one of the most untie fruits you are bound to ever come across in your life. Grown primarily in central and South America, along with the Caribbean, if you live outside these areas it is considered an exotic treat. Think of its flavor as a cross between strawberries, pineapple and a variety of intermingled citrus fruits, which make it a unique eating experience. But eating is far from the only way this fruit can be used, as it is frequently made in juices, ice cream and more, with differing parts of the fruit itself having their own utility. But its taste and utility are just scratching the surface- as the true power of this fruit lies in its benefits on health. Impressive Health Benefits of Soursop Soursop Can Kill Cancer Starting out with perhaps the most prominent effect of soursop, is its ability to actively result in the death of cancer cells, with lab studies confirming

Charcoal is one of the most disregarded products at home. We only see the need for it when it is time to set fire……   However, if you really need first aid, charcoal is something you need to have on you all the time, you might not know this but it

Culture is said to be people’s way of life. This is to say that every person living has a culture that is similar, same or different to that of another person. Culture also controls our everyday activities. It is also pertinent to note that no man was created in an island of his own and for this reason, no two persons can be the same, but only have similarities. L’ACUDE encourages diversity because it is in the differences of our abilities that set goals, visions and dreams can be attained better.

“ The pace of development in any nation is dependent on the height of PEACE and SECURITY .   PEACE gained through military invasion will one day turn out to be PIECES on the nation, but peace gained through building positive intercultural relationship will stand the test of time.” – Muwarure O. Peter One major impediment to PEACE is intolerance of other people. Intolerance can be to differences of race, religion, CULTURES  and lifestyles.

The African Art  Unlike the art of Western societies, traditional African art was a functional and necessary part of everyday life and it would be impossible to understand African culture without an understanding of their art. Sculpture also served to symbolize authority and played important roles in maintaining social control. African sculpture is new and unfamiliar to most Americans

The  Ikwerre nation is arguably the largest ethnic nationality in present day Rivers State. The reasons for this deduction are not far fetch. It is made up of not less than four major Local Government Areas, and occupies the largest land mass in the state. Like most ethnic groups in Nigeria, the history of Ikwerre could

The People of YORUBA ORIGIN The Yoruba homeland is located in West Africa. It stretches from the savannah (grassland) region in the north to a region of tropical rain forests in the south. However there are also some scattered groups in Benin and Togo and small countries to the west of Nigeria. Current census figures are difficult to obtain but the Yoruba population is estimated to be about 5.3 million. The Yorubas originated from Ile-Ife, arose and became quite popular by their trading with the Portuguese, which gave them a large supply of guns.

About the Hausa People ORIGIN The Hausa people are concentrated mainly in Northwestern Nigeria and in adjoining southern Niger. This area is mostly semiarid  grassland or Savanna, dotted with cities surrounded by farming communities. The cities of this region—Kano, Sokoto, Zari, and Katsina, for example—are among the greatest commercial Centers of sub-Saharan Africa (Africa south of the Sahara Desert). Hausa people are also found living in other countries of West Africa like Cameroon,

Africa has a history of art that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. The art forms found on the African continent are as diverse as the African people themselves. Numerous tribes and groups from all over the continent contributed to African art history with unique works of art. Despite this diversity, there are some prominent themes that appear in much of African art throughout his

They say the past is in the tomb, Tomorrow is in the womb, and All that matter is today. But I say NO! let us go back. Take me back in time ; To the times when maidens were valued. Take me back to the times when motherhood reigned. To the times when the community trained the child and not just the parents. Take me back to the times when love thy neighbor meant something. To the times when ethnicity was mainly by dressing, and family wasn’t only by blood but neighborliness. To the times

Igbo Day Celebration The Igbo name is ascribed to the “ Ala-Igbo, Ani-Igbo, Ibo and Ndi-Igbo ”, it is an Ethnonym. The Igbo people before the European colonization were not unified under a single cultural identity or political framework. Although they started unifying due to expansion, trade, migration, war and conquest. Villages in the Igbo people were generally identified by their ancestral founders such as Umuleri , Nri ,

Facts about the Igede People The Igede people are not only found in Benue state. The popular idea is that the Igede are an ethno- linguistic group primarily found in the western areas of Benue State, Nigeria. This is because they are the third largest group in the state and occupy 2 local government areas (L.G.A.’s) which include:, Obi, Oju . Aside from the western parts of benue, this tribe have sparse settlements in other parts of the state and country, including gwer-west and konshisha L.G.A's,

 THE ROLE OF INTERETHNIC/INTERTRIBAL RELATIONSHIP IN FOSTERING PEACE AND SECURITY Ladies and Gentlemen, I feel so deeply humbled with the opportunity of delivering a lecture on this noble platform        I'll be talking about "The Role of interethnic/intertribal relationship in fostering PEACE and SECURITY".                        Please note that I'll only be laying the foundation of this discourse, as well as making emphasis on what other great minds have written or said about the topic. Nigeria is a nation in the sub Africa continent that is made up of thirty-six (36) states. It has no fewer than 360 ethnic groups and more than 290 languages.

TIV PEOPLE Tiv or Tivi is an ethno-linguistic group or ethnic nation in West Africa. The Tiv are situated in Benue State, in middle-belt region of Nigeria. The group constitutes appropriately 7% of Nigeria’s population, and number about 3.5million individuals throughout Nigeria. As at 1991, the Tiv language was spoken by about 2.2million people in Nigeria, with a few speakers in Cameroon. Majority of the language speakers are found in Benue State, while few others are found in Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa and Cross River, as well as FCT Abuja of Nigeria. Most Tiv have a highly developed sense of genealogy, with descent being reckoned patrilineal.

The children on traditional attires “ Train up a child in the way he/she should go, when he/she is old, he will not depart from it ”. If we can instill the acceptance of each other’s culture into the younger generation, they will grow to teach others to accept each other. This is aimed at building CULTURE ( Co-operation , Understanding , Love, Tolerance, Unity, Respect and Evenness of mind ) amongst people of different Ethnic groups. Food, more than just ending, hunger and facilitating growth and nutrition, can also promote peace and unity in a nation as food

The Igala people are situated in the Eastern part of the River Niger and Benue confluence in Lokoja, Kogi state of Nigeria. The Igala people believe in Oj’ona (after world) and Oj’Ilei (this world). Another interesting fact about the Igala people is their dressing, as they don’t focus on the style but colours are used as traditional symbols. Black and Yellow are colours that mean a lot to them. The Black symbolizes the riches of the Igala land while the Yellow

The Urhobo King of Oria Kingdom The Urhobos are people of the southern Nigeria, near the North-Western Niger Delta. Urhobo is the major ethnic group in Delta state which is one of the 36 states of the federal Republic of Nigeria. The Urhobos speak the Urhobo language and their culture is related to several cultures in the Niger Delta. The Urhobo nation is made up of twenty-four (24) sub-groups, including Okpe which is the largest of all. The king of Urhobo which is known as Ovie, is the highest political figure in the kingdom. He is the symbol of his kingdom’s

  A Brief History of the Efik By Onoyom Ukpong, Ph.D.  The Efik are an ethnic group settling along the Cross River estuary and the banks of the Calabar River in Nigeria and in the western Cameroon vicinity.  The history of their origin and settlements dates back to the fourteenth century A.D., following their migration from Uruan in the thirteenth century, and to the years that marked their first settlement at Ikpaene prior to them arriving at Creek Town and the rest of their present riverine locations.  In the antiquity sense of the name, Efik (which derives from the Hebrew word Aphik or Hepik) is synonymous with

 Ibibio man and his wife,Akwa Ibom state,Nigeria The Ibibio people are Kwa speaking people Benue-Congo group of Niger-Congo language, occupying the palm belt in the southeast Nigeria`s   Akwa Ibom state   and are regarded as the most ancient of all the ethnic groups in Nigeria.They are related to the Anaang and the Efik peoples. During colonial period in Nigeria, the Ibibio Union asked for recognition by the British as a sovereign nation (Noah, 1988). The Annang, Efik, Ekid, Oron and Ibeno share personal names, culture, and traditions with the Ibibio, and speak closely related varieties of Ibibio-Efik. Prior to present-day Nigeria they were regarded as Ibibio tribes speaking dialects of Ibibio. More Details here