Did You Know? Nigeria’s Groundnut Pyramids

But there was a time in which these groundnut pyramids were more than objects of collective memory; they were real, physical structures, towering far above the humans who built them. Heavy bags of groundnut, piled sack upon sack, like the pyramids of ancient Egypt. The old monochrome pictures of these edifices testify of a golden age in agriculture, one in which Nigeria could afford to display- or show off -its food surpluses.
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Did You Know? How Carl Ikeme Became Nigeria’s Hero

Nigeria needed a savior, a hero to help us through an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier fix against Tanzania on 5th September 2015. Just when it seemed like Nigeria was in for a long ride with the Taifa Stars, Carl Ikeme was right there to step in and be the man his home country earnestly sought.
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Do You Know When The Nigerian Flag Was Designed?

Prequel to the amalgamation of Nigeria, there were various flags in use. These flags represented the various protectorates there were at that time. The flag of the Royal Niger Company used between 1887 and 1888 was a “white field with the United Kingdom’s national flag in the canton and a black “Y” with the words ‘ARS’, ‘JUS’, and ‘PAX’ written on the arms, surrounded by a red ring”. In 1889, the “white field” was replaced by a “British blue field” and it was without the “red ring”.
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Did You Know? Rice Water Aids Hair Growth

Rice water is the starchy water left over after rice is cooked or left to soak. It contains many of the vitamins and minerals contained in rice which include: amino acids, vitamins B, vitamin E, minerals, and antioxidants. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties.
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