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 This is a  Nigerian beans soup made with either black eyed or brown beans. Gbegiri soup is  easy to make and it is best enjoyed with either Tuwo Shinkafa or Amala and Ewedu soup.  Ingredients for 3 persons: .2 Cups of Black eyed or Brown Beans .3 Tablespoons of Palm Oil .2 Tablespoons of  Crayfish Powder .1 Tablespoon of  Locust Beans (Iru) .1-2 Tablespoons Ground Dried pepper (Atagungun) .1 Knorr Cube/ 2 seasoned cube .Salt to Taste . Meat, Fried fish( These are for servings)they are optional because the Gbegiri soup is usually not served alone, it can be served with stew containing assorted. Preparations: .Soak then peel your beans. It can be peeled  by hand or pulse in a jug blender. .Add the peeled beans into a pot,  Add water and cook under high heat till very soft and mushy. Be careful not to add too much water, preferably add water simultaneously as it gets cook until it gets soft. Do not add salt. .When it is soft; Use an Ijab...

Speech pathologists help people having difficulty communicating, not only kids who have difficulty communicating, but they also work with adults who might have speech or language impairments as a result of a stroke, dementia, and other health conditions. Other duties of a Speech Pathologist include: . Observing and evaluating patients to determine the nature and extent of their disorder .Helping patients establish goals and advising on treatment options .Planning and conducting programs to correct speech disorders .Administering therapy for rehabilitation of patients with communication problems caused by disabilities or hearing loss .Consulting with teachers, parents or medical practitioners .Patient follow-ups and referrals where appropriate .Providing information to families, teachers and employers  Speech pathologists work in hospitals or other nursing and medical treatment facilities alongside doctors and medical staff to assist patients who have suffered a stroke ...

 There comes a time in everyone’s life where the idea of just throwing in the towel is attractive but those who can reject the idea of quitting and tap an unforeseen reservoir are usually those who cross the finish line like Susan Butcher said  “I don’t know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did or I have abolished it.” Susan Butcher was the second woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1986.   When obstacles feel insurmountable don't quit rather change style or look for an alternative. Be inspired # women taking chances # dwomansblog.blogspot.com

Adebule was born November 27, 1970 to the family of Idowu-Esho of Ojo Alaworo in Ojo local government area of Lagos state. She is the 15th Deputy Governor of Lagos state and the sixth woman to occupy that office.Her term was not a long one as it lasted between May 29, 2015- May 28, 2019 but she can be regarded as a quiet influencer. During her tenure as the Deputy Governor, she did everything humanly possible to ensure the rescue of the victims of the 2017  Igbonla students abduction as she ensured security operatives stayed behind in the school to secure the students and teachers. Another important step she took was, she was and is still part of the fight against unemployment.  She, Mrs Idiat Adegbule; attended and organised events where she described unemployment as a time bomb waiting to explode.  At these different events, she challenged individuals and sought collective ingenuity to tackle the issue. Mrs Adegbule alongside other speakers at the events wer...

  Ofe Owerri, is made up of two key words Ofe”  which means soup and “Owerri” which is the capital of Imo state. It is a  very popular traditional vegetable soup from the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria particularly the people of Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria. It is usually prepared with four different vegetable leaves, Okazi, Ugu and Uziza or Oha, I will be using the Uziza leaves due to it's availability; dried leaves can be used when the fresh ones are unavailable. Another major  ingredient used in the preparation of this delicacy is the Cocoyam, which serves as a thickener; particularly the red Cocoyam, alternatively, you can use Achi.  Ingredients(For a medium size pot of soup) .8  Fresh Okazi leaves(Thinly sliced and washed) .10 Fresh Ugu leaves( sliced and washed) .3-4 Fresh Uziza Leaves (sliced and washed) .600g Assorted meats such as Beef, Goat meat, Ponmo, Shaki, Cow leg are ideal .A cup of Palm oil .3-4 Medium Size Cocoyam (Ede) ...

       In 2021, consumers are watching more video content than ever before. In content marketing video has emerged front-and-center. Now, it’s arguably the most effective strategy you can use to connect with your audience.  Each month, 85% of Internet users in the U.S. watch video content. By 2021, the average person will spend 100 minutes every day watching online videos companies and businesses say that video gets the beset return on investment (ROI) on social media. Interestingly, video marketing isn’t as complex as it seems. It’s just about getting familiar with what video content people love to watch, which will discuss below: Major forms of Video content include but not limited to: . Vlog .Presentation .Interview/Q&A .Webinar .Tutorial/How To .Animation . Vlog: Also called video blogs,  offer your brand a cost-effective platform to establish a unique brand voice and personable image that resonates with your target market. It’s cheap a...

   Often time,people  mistake poverty as lack of money alone but according to Irene Khan "Poverty is not only about income, it is about the deprivation of economic and social rights, insecurity, discrimination, exclusion and powerlessness.That is why human rights must not be ignored but given even greater prominence in times of economic crisis".     Irene Khan is a Bangladeshi lawyer and the first female appointed as of August 2020 to be the United Nations Special Rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion. Be inspired!! dwomansblog.blogspot.com

Prof. Oti , a Professor of Soil Science and Environmental Conservation emerges The Next FUTO VC, To Succeed Prof. Eze ....As Council Concludes Rigourous Processes. On the 13th of April 2021 History was once again made in  FUTO as the Governing Council of the revered University led by Prof. John Offem graciously announced Prof. Mrs. Nnenna Nnannaya Oti as the incoming Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution. This a thing to reckon with because the professor in question will be the first ever female VC in the history of FUTO since inception. Prof. Mrs. Oti, who is expected to succeed the outgoing VC Prof. F. C. Eze in June 2021, would be recognized as the 8th Substantive VC of the University. It's noteworthy that she is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) on Academics of FUTO, and the first woman to assume such position since the establishment of the University. Our reason for making her; Prof. Nnenna Oti, a native of Afikpo of Ebonyi State who is  a highly se...

   Ikokore, also known as Ifokore is a Nigerian Pottage dish made with Water Yam . This delicious recipe originates from the Ijebu people of Ogun state, Nigeria.    Ingredients: . 5 seed of Shombo/Tatashe, alternatively 3 tbsp of Dry ground pepper (Atagungun) . 3 Tbsp of Scotch Bonnet (Ata Rodo) . 1-2 Smoked Fish (Eja Kika) .1-2 pieces of Shawa (Bonga fish) preferably  Shredded .Dried shredded Fish (Panla),optional  .1-2 pieces of Shredded cooked Meats (Shaki and Ponmo) . 2 cups of Crayfish .3 Tbsp of Smoked Prawns (Optional) .1/2 cups of Ogiri Ijebu (Fermented Locust Beans) . 1 Teaspoon of Knorr Chicken cubes i.e2 cubes  .Salt to taste Method .Slice your water yam into small pieces. Peel each piece then grate using the smallest part of your grater When you’re done grating the Water Yam, add Seasoning or Salt, 1 tablespoon Crayfish and mix together, if you can tolerate hotness, you can add some Pepper as well and  set aside .Blend the ...

     Attendance to one’s children at all times is mandatory. Although the economic situation has made it tougher for both parents, No exceptions will be made for parents working two jobs just to get by, single parents or parents of children with special needs. No  parenting instruction manual is or will not be provided due to peculiarities of children, hence these extreme expectations, paired with the rapidly accelerating pace of modern life, present significant obstacles and pressures for parents who genuinely want to make their children feel cared.     The major concern of most parent include: . The social and Emotional development . The impact of media technology on their children . The responsibility of making parenting easier however lies majorly on the head of the African woman due to the 'Blame Culture'  And the Cultural responsibility of the woman to balance Career with Family. Below are basic parenting skills for modern day Childre...

    One of the ways to deal with the enemy is to live in the opposite of what they  expect; When they expect pains you live in joy like Angela Merkel said "The strongest response to terrorists is to carry on living our lives and our values as we have until now – self-confident and free, considerate and engaged".     Angela Merkel is German's first female chancellor and second longest-serving Chancellor. Be inspired!!! #dwomansblog.blogspot.com

    Amanda Obidike is the Founding Curator of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shapers, Ozubulu hub where she leads dialogues and engages communities on youth and social development. She has nine years of experience in the nonprofit and social impact investment sector.   She got her first degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in Business admin, She later got Certified  in STEM by the Open University, United Kingdom and Strategy Lead of STEMi Makers Africa where she created sustainable and implementable projects in 78 underserved Communities across 17 Sub-Saharan countries by preparing the next generation of Africans with STEM lucrative opportunities in becoming experienced for Africa's workforce. Moreso,Amanda Obidike sits at the Board of Director for Global Youth Initiative and Ambassador of Global Peace Chain, Nepal.       One of the reasons she is our woman crush today is, according to Forbes Science, Amanda has been marked ...

     Ofe Achara also called Akpuruakpu Egusi in igbo which means moulded egusi that should remain solid and intact by the time the soup is done such that the person enjoying the soup can bite into and chew them like meat. Traditonally this soup is prepared with dry fish and stock fish alone but you can use meat if you like.   Ingredients : .300g egusi (melon) seeds .40g ósú .1 handful of sliced okazi leaves .1 cup of broken pieces of 15 stalks of achara (Achara means the Elephant grass, the Asparagus leaf can be used alternatively) .2 cooking spoons of palm oil .3 pieces of stock fish . 1 dry cat fish  . 1 ogiri okpei   . 3 small stock cubes   . Habanero pepper called ' Atarodo' in yoruba   .1 handful of crayfish    .1/2 teaspoon of dry pepper     . Salt (to taste)    . Alternatively Ofo or Achi can be used as thickeners if you want it very thick    Tools for Use: Spice grinder for grinding ...

     Women as mothers are always in traumatic condition whenever there is war in which male adults are participating; this is because they are the ones who suffered the pains of carrying humans in their womb and giving birth to them. In regards to the above, A scholar  argued that women are always caught in a vicious paradox: while they are the main civilian victims of conflict, they are often powerless; prevented and excluded from the negotiations when it comes to their resolution and are confined to a marginal role of post conflict reconstruction and reconciliation efforts, the general exclusion of women from decision making positions prior to and during violent conflicts reinforces their victimization. Clearly, women have been proven to be better at making and sustaining peace, their involvement in post-conflict leadership is indispensable. However, a properly gendered perspective of the contribution of women is very complex. The recent increase in gov...

       Christains can celebrate the success Jesus  brings because of his sacrifice.    The same goes for every success in life, there is a price that has to be paid according to Tonic Motihala(An author and publisher of articles) "There is no success without sacrifice.” Go the extra miles.    Be inspired!! #dwomansblog.blogspot.com

   In the spirit of celebrating the Autism Awareness day marked 2nd of April, our woman crush this week is Morenike Onaiwu, an American educator, author, autism and HIV advocate. She is a self advocate and educator, a prolific writer, public speaker, and social scientist/activist whose work focuses on meaningful community involvement, human rights, justice, and others.  She is a daughter of an African immigrants in America, where she was born, raised and lives.Her popular publication is 'All the Weight of Our Dreams', an anthology of art and writing entirely by autistic people of color published by the Autism Women's Network in June 2017.       Drawing on her experiences as a woman of color, 1st generation American, survivor, and an adult-diagnosed Autistic parent of children with disabilities, she is involved in various social justice endeavors. Morénike is a Humanities Scholar at Rice University’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender, an...

    Thank God it is friday, a Good Friday , a day set aside annually to observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In honour of him, families can have a swell celebrating the victory he brings with this recipe.  Ingredients for (6) persons: .1 full pound of spiral pasta of different colors .Half cup of  salad seasoning mix .2 cups of diced cherry tomatoes .1 chopped green bell pepper,  .1 chopped red bell pepper . 1 chopped yellow bell pepper .1 cup of canned black olives, ( it should be chopped) . 1 cup of Italian Salad dressing( optionally our regular Salad cream can be used)     Note: The seasonings and ingredients  can be adjusted to number or health status.   Procedures: .In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until it is almost ready, rinse under cold water and drain. . Turn the pasta into a bowl, add the diced variety of pepper and  black Olive . In the bowl,  combine the pasta, cher...