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4 Fabulous Tips That Will Simplify Your Life

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4 years ago

August 8, 2019

FAB.NG

Ladies, we all know that life is stressful, so even the very least of life tips that could save you some time and money has got to be helpful, right? You can’t always take the easiest route, everyone knows that that would be far too good to be true, but it’s always good to have a few a few tricks up your sleeve that will make life seem less like a constant uphill struggle.

Baking soda in your flats will stop them getting smelly

The easiest way to keep your flats odor free is to put some baking soda into a small piece of line, and tie it at the top, leave it over night and it will kill off the bacteria that cause the smell.

Replace a broken watch strap with a scarf

If you break a watch strap and don’t have time to go out to buy a replacement, then just find a pretty silk scarf, thread it through the fastenings of the watch then wrap it around and tie it to your wrist with a bow. It looks so good.

How to keep necklaces tangle free?

We can’t explain why and how it gets tangled, but we can give you a way to stop it happening. Here is another one of useful and creative life hacks for girls: thread your thin, delicate necklace through a drinking straw, and it will be perfectly straight and untangled the next time you come to use it.

How to iron clothes with the shower?

Yes, that’s right, the shower! Well, the steam from the shower anyway. If your clothes got wrinkled and you don’t have time to iron them, hang them in the bathroom while you take a shower and the steam will make most of the wrinkles drop out.

We hope these tips are really helpful

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7 Facts About The Benin Kingdom

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5 days ago

March 24, 2023

Adaeze Okechi

The Benin Kingdom was founded by Eweka 1, son of the Yoruba prince Oranmiyan, who was sent by his father to rule the kingdom.

Oranmiyan’s attempts to rule the kingdom failed, and he left, calling the land Ile Ibinu, which means land of anger or vexation.

Eweka 1 became the first Oba of Benin.
The most powerful king was Oba Ewuare the Great, who built massive walls around the kingdom and inspired dedication and loyalty in his subjects.

The Benin Kingdom was famous for its artwork, which was seized by colonialists. The people of Benin were powerful traders involved in different trading activities, including the slave trade.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the kingdom was weakened by civil wars among the people. At the same time, the British colonialists attempted to invade the Benin Kingdom and make it part of their colony.
The British succeeded in 1897, burning down Benin City and expelling Oba Ovonramwem. His son Aiguobasin Ovonramwem later worked with the colonial government as a chief from 1902.

Kingdom of Benin - World History Encyclopedia

The Benin people are the best bronze casters in the world. This is believed to be one of the greatest defining characteristics of the historic Kingdom of Benin. Established in the 14th century by Oba Oguola, the tradition of the casting profession remains a very preserved tradition only practiced by the Igun clan of casters by the official approval of the Oba.

He was able to rebuild the kingdom, set up art guilds, and commission new artwork in place of the ones stolen.

Despite the British invasion, the Benin monarchy still exists today as one of the most flourishing and long-standing monarchies in the world.

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5 Nigerian Proverbs That Would Get You Thinking

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1 week ago

March 21, 2023

Adaeze Okechi

Proverbs, they say, is the oil in the food of a culture. Anyone who speaks with proverbs is always regarded as a wise person because he or she has had a deep root in the culture guiding him.

These 5 Nigerian Igbo proverbs would make your words weightier:

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Ura ga-eju onye nwuru anwu afo.

Meaning – There is no point rushing what you know you would still have.

Gidi gidi bụ ugwu eze.

Meaning – Unity is strength.

Chọọ ewu ojii ka chi dị.

Meaning – Make hay while the sun shines.

Otu onye tuo izu, o gbue ochu.

Meaning – Knowledge is never complete: two heads are better than one.

Ihe ehi hụrụ gbalaba oso ka okuku huru na-atụ onu.

Meaning – Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

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3 Fun Ways To Enjoy The Weekend Without Breaking The Bank

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2 years ago

May 21, 2021

FAB.NG

Everyone deserves to enjoy weekend especially after working through the week. The only problem is, the weekend can’t be fun without money. However, here are 5 fun ways to enjoy the weekend without breaking the bank.

Pay a Visit to The Freedom Park

Freedom park is located on the island and it has a lot if great sites to behold. There are statues, pools, ponds, museum, and a gallery. you can enter into the park with as low as 200 and buy food and drink for a reasonable price.

Go To The Beach

The beach is famous for its fun and splendid view. So as long as you can get to the island in Lagos, you have variety of beaches to choose from, the entry fee is very cheap. It is advised that you go with friends, to have complete fun.

Enjoy the Company of Friends and Families At An Owanbe

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One way to enjoy the weekend without breaking the bank is by going to a party. There is always an owanbe going on somewhere, even if you are going as an invitee or as an attache, it is certain that you will have fun and a fulfilled weekend.