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Forgiveness Message: How to Forgive and Move On
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Forgiveness Message: How to Forgive and Move On

A forgiveness message is one of the simplest ways of burying the hatch between yourself and close friends or family. Forgiveness is a powerful act that can free us from negative emotions, grudges, and resentments. However, forgiving someone is often easier said than done.  It's challenging to let go of anger and hurt, but holding onto these negative emotions is our mental and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the power of forgiveness and how to craft a message of forgiveness. The Power of Forgiveness Forgiveness is not about excusing someone's behaviour or forgetting what they did. It is about accepting what happened and letting go of the negative emotions associated with it. When we forgive someone, we release ourselves from the burden of holding onto anger,...
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25 Unusual Gift Ideas For The Men In Your Life

Gift Ideas for the Men In your life: Gift-giving can be a great way to express your love and appreciation for your boyfriend. While there is no specific rule on when to give gifts to your boyfriend. Remember, gifts are not the only way to show your love and appreciation for your boyfriend. Spending quality time together, offering kind words, and doing thoughtful acts of service can also be great ways to strengthen your relationship. Here are some occasions that might be an excellent opportunity to surprise him with a thoughtful gift: Birthday Aniversary Valentine Christmas/holidays Just because of Birthday A birthday is a special occasion that only comes around once a year, making it the perfect opportunity to show your boyfriend how much you care. You can...
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Relationship advice for ladies: Relationship tips for Lasting Relationships

Relationship advice for ladies-3o relationship tips for ladies Lasting Relationships: Relationships are complicated; as far as I know, no relationship is perfect. Whoever said that there are rules you must follow if you want to have a successful and healthy relationship is absolutely wrong. The dynamic of every relationship varies according to several factors. In your relationship, factors like career, culture, personal taste, and personality may affect how you and your partner approach your relationship. Taking the time to understand and appreciate the different ways in which you and your partner communicate is a key factor in strengthening and deepening your relationship. Women should take advantage of exceptional relationship advice on matters of dating, relationships, se...
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17 Typical Nigerian Dishes To Try

Nigerian Dishes are diverse, flavourful and unique!! Check out some must-try Nigerian dishes with the most authentic Nigerian flavours. These dishes include everything from Akara to Egusi Soup, bole and dodo. Our list includes Nigerian small chops, light meals, and street foods and here are 17 famous and traditional dishes worth trying in Nigeria Ewa Riro (Beans Porridge) Iyan (Pounded Yam) Jollof Rice Dodo (Fried Plantain) Ogbono Soup (Mango Seed Soup) Agege Bread Ila Alasepo (Okra Soup) Beef Suya (Thin Strips of Seasoned, Grilled Beef) Nkwobi (Head and Legs of Cow) Chin Chin (Deep Fried Snack) Pepper Soup Nigerian Egg Rolls (It's Not What You're Thinking) Moi Moi (Bean Pudding) Nigerian Pound Cake Akara (Fried bean Cake) Puff Puff ...
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10 Christmas gifts ideas for your husband

The Christmas season is around the corner. It is a time of joy and happiness. We all love to celebrate, spread love and excitement with ourselves and our loved ones. You may be struggling to find the most thoughtful gift for your husband on this special occasion. This is not such a hard decision to make, but at the same time, it requires the right timing and effort to wow your husband. We want to share some beautiful and helpful suggestions for Christmas gifts for a dear husband. Ten Christmas gift your Nigerian husband will absolutely love are: A handmade card with sweet/romantic words from you and the kids(if you have any) Buy him things in his favorite color Buy all or some of the items saved in his shopping cart/Wishlist Foot massager Cariuma sneakers or any other s...
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8 Christmas gifts for your wife

Some say, "Women are hard to please," this often makes it difficult for husbands to get the perfect gift for their wives. A celebration is not complete without putting a smile on the face of your beloved, so you must have been wondering and considering several options on what to get for your dear wife during Christmas. Here are a few brilliant suggestions that you'll find very helpful. Mind-blowing Christmas gift ideas Image by bporbs From romantic dates to spar treats, find some of the most romantic ways to make your life partner feel loved and special during Christmas. You can thank her for a year well spent or celebrate getting through the year together. Children Adoption Concept. African American Mother Hugging Her Foster Child, Yellow Studio Background. Here are ...
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Enjoying Ofada rice with palm oil

Ofada rice refers to locally made rice. Before the Buhari-led administration banned rice importation, most Nigerians preferred to enjoy imported rice or, in typical Nigerian words, "foreign rice." Nigerian-made rice earned the bad market, if I have to be honest. The finished product was not well presented; I'm talking about chaff, stones and bad grains. Nigerian jollof rice with goat meat served on a white plate with cutleries. With more than a few rice mills scattered around Nigeria and the fierce competition among rice producers, ofada rice has become a household staple.We are sharing an authentic way of enjoying our Nigerian rice. Do more than Nigerian fried rice and Nigerian Jollof; enjoy ofada rice in the most Nigerian way. Read On: All You Need to Know About Duke Dennis ...
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How to cook ogbono soup with okra

Ogbono soup with bitterleaf, Ogbono soup with Okra and Ogbono soup with egusi all have their unique flavour profile. If you have tried any of these combos, share your favourite with us in the comment section. If you haven't, read on for the simple ogbono soup recipe!! Why do we combine Ogbono with Okro soup or Okro soup with Ogbono? We combine Ogbono and okra to enhance and complement each other. Not all breeds of okra and ogbono can give us the thickness we want in the typical Nigerian draw soup. Therefore, sometimes we use ogbono to make okro soup thicker. We also use okra to make ogbono soup thicker. Adding ogbono to okra soup makes it thicker. We add okra to Ogbono soup for texture and additional nutrients. Sometimes, we have small crayfish, okra, and ogbono. We comb...
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Ogbono soup benefits, ingredients and step-by-step recipe

They use Ogbono for weight loss, high cholesterol, and diabetes, according to WebMD. However, it is essential to note that no solid scientific evidence supports these uses. Ogbono seeds might lower cholesterol because they have high fibre content. The fibre increases the removal of cholesterol from the body. In terms of content, the African mango seed is rich in Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, protein, amino acids, fibre and fat. Taking Ogbono with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Ogbono in English and other scientific names Although the most famous English name for Ogbono is Wild Mango and Dikka, here are twelve other names for Ogbono African MangoAgbonoBread TreeBush MangoDika NutDikanutDikkaDuiker Nu...
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What you should expect in a typical Nigerian kitchen

Nigerian cuisine is one of the most unique in west Africa and the world. There are ingredients, condiments and flavours to expect when you step into any typical Nigerian kitchen. Tourists can look out for at least one of these when they explore the food culture in Nigeria, food made by Nigerians or food in Nigerian homes.  We are not referring to the space in a home or restaurant where we make food. We are talking about any kitchen or location where a typical Nigerian is in charge. Some of the most popular dining cultures of Nigerians Depending on how you feel about this, we can also refer to the most common dining habits of the most typical Nigerian food lover. For instance, the Yoruba people have an impeccable tolerance and love for the spiciest foods. ...
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Top 10 most important things in a relationship

If you ask me what the important things in relationships are, I would probably say love, care, and support. While these are great, other factors will create an atmosphere for all specified perks to thrive. These factors include: Stay Faithful Spend quality time face-to-face with your partner Falling in love vs. staying in love Keep physical intimacy alive Stay connected through communication Conflict Building and having boundaries Have your own identity Be forgiving Acceptance Relationships are the lifeblood of our society. The best relationships also make the perfect foundation for the family. Relationships go beyond the intimate relationship involving love, romance, and intercourse. Although romantic relationships are our focal point, many facto...
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Enjoying Nigerian food and preparing a Nigerian food menu

Nigerian food is as spicy, heavy and busting with local’s flavours. Our food is most times heavy because the average Nigerian prefers volume. Apart from nutrition, food is sometimes synonymous with fun and entertainment. We use food to entertain our guests at parties and in our homes.   Top view image of the Nigerian delicacy, seafood okra soup with pounded yam. A typical Nigerian soup is usually paired with swallows like semolina, Eba, wheat and so on, unlike the European soup that makes a complete meal.  Bowl of Pounded Yam served with Egusi - Melon Soup. Nigerian Meal. A typical Nigerian meal, especially soup, requires a few ingredients. While these ingredients are crucial in producing specific flavours, they are not compulsory. Some of these ingredients are ...
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Dating in Nigeria can give us more than sex if we try.

Dating in Nigeria can be such a minefield that we wonder if you can gain from dating apart from sex. Relationships are sometimes crowded with so many vain and physical expectations. Image by Oladapo Olusola  Our need for physicality is justified; although we obsess about sex, our obsession can rob us all of valuable connections and memories.  Our obsession with physicality dating in Nigeria Although sex is the most dominant, other physical expectations can be how we look when we are with our partners, when we deck up for our partners, when we coordinate outfits and the optics for social media. magnificent marble statue  Although these are important in the bond shared by partners, most people get carried away with superficial things. They also forget t...
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Birthday gifts for your wife: 2022 guide to splurging on your Nigerian wife

Birthday gifts for your wife: The last two years have been tough on relationships, families and businesses. As we go back to business as usual, 2022 is the right time to reconnect with family and our loved ones. This is the right time to spice up all that was dulled down during that pandemic. What better way to revive and spice up things than with truckloads of exciting birthday gifts for your wife? Image by Ben Kerckx from Pixabay  There is a saying, "happy wife, happy life". Which inspired us to give you exciting ways to keep the woman of the house smiling; by splurging on her and making her wildest dream come through on her special day.Our gift guides, as always, contain a range of items that could either break the bank or cost absolutely nothing. Either way, ...
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15 Thoughtful First visit gifts for Nigerian father-in-law

Gifts for Nigerian father-in-law: If you are visiting your father-in-law or a gift to let your father-in-law know you have him in mind, she is a few cheap, thoughtful and excellent gifts for Nigerian father-in-law. Reasons to get gifts for your Nigerian father-in-law. Reasons to buy a gift for your father-in-law include father’s day, holidays and festivities, and appreciation. Some ideal gifts for a Nigerian father-in-law can be regular items like food and drinks, self-care items, landed properties, and some gestures. Image by Sri Harsha Gera from Pixabay  Most Nigerian father-in-law may not ask for too much to expect that the son-in-law takes good care of their daughters and their daughters-in-law take care of their son. 15 gifts for Nigerian father-in-...