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DECEMBER 5, 2018 BY UMU IGBO UNITE 3 COMMENTS
From time immemorial, the Igbo culture includes outstanding ceremonies that distinguish them from other tribes in Nigeria. Every ceremony has its excitement, beauty, uniqueness, fun and is deeply rooted in the culture. One of the exciting ceremonies that is celebrated greatly in Igbo culture is the Igba nkwu Nwanyi (Bride’s wine carrying). Igba nkwu, formally known as Traditional marriage, is an Igbo customary way of marriage. It is the Igbo traditional marriage rites that a groom performs at the bride’s family home in the presence of her family, extended family and his family as well. It is an affair that …
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DECEMBER 5, 2018 BY UMU IGBO UNITE 1 COMMENT
Growing up as a child my dad would squeeze bitter leaf in water and serve it as a drink to me and my siblings which we found very awful without knowing its sweet benefits. Bitter leaf is one of the widely used cooking vegetables in Nigeria known as onugbu by the Igbo’s and scientifically called Vernonia Amygdalina. Apart from its culinary purposes, this herb is being adopted by few health professionals due to its therapeutic value and curative potency. The vegetable can be prepared by: Simply rubbing it in between your palms and squeezing the juice out of it. Cooking …
DECEMBER 5, 2018 BY UMU IGBO UNITE 0 COMMENTS
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the maxim, “If you’re Nigerian, there are only 4 career options: doctor, lawyer, engineer, or failure.” If you’re a lawyer or an engineer, that sentence is likely the first time you’ve ever placed 2nd or 3rd in anything. If you’re like me, then clap for yourself. You are one of the millions of young Nigerians who have failed.Make no mistake about it. Medicine, law, & engineering are foundational professions in any society. If you’re fortunate enough to train and gain footing in one of these professions, you will almost certainly enjoy career stability and …