Author: Prudence Makoge
Have you ever had a bowl of delicious Achi soup? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. We’ve got the full scoop for you. Achi soup is a traditional Nigerian delicacy, indigenous to the Igbo people and some parts of Akwa Ibom. Achi, which is derived from the seeds of the Brachystegia eurycoma tree, serves as a natural thickener in many beloved soups like Ora (Oha) Soup, Bitterleaf Soup, and Ofe Owerri, essentially, any soup where cocoyam might traditionally be used as a thickener. It’s widely used in West African cuisine, especially in the eastern and southern parts of…
Defending series champion Glenrose Xaba extended her lead in the 2025 Spar Grand Prix, producing another dominant performance to win the second leg of the women’s 10km road running campaign at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday 22 June 2025. Running in Boxer Athletics Club colours, Xaba sat behind the leaders for most of the first half, allowing Ethiopian athletes Diniya Abaraya and Selam Gebre (both Nedbank Running Club) to control the pace, but by the time they hit the halfway mark in 16:04, the Boxer Athletics Club athlete took control of proceedings. She shook off her opponents…
Photo Credit: Nigeria Air Force/Instagram Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Omolara Sanni, Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, has once again etched her name in history, this time for academic excellence. At the graduation ceremony of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra, Flt Lt Sanni was named Best Allied Student and also received the award for Best Assistant Commandant Paper. The ceremony, held on 20 June 2025, brought together top military officials and dignitaries from across Africa, recognising the outstanding achievements of officers from allied nations. We first celebrated her back in 2019 when she made history as…
Victor Matfield believes the Springboks’ performances in New Zealand will decide whether they retain No 1 world ranking this year. Speaking on the Rugby Rivals podcast, the 2007 World Cup winner noted that the Springboks have two Tests away to the All Blacks, as well as trips to Ireland and France in a season that could shake up the global rankings. READ: Rassie to spring big surprise on Barbarians? “South Africa’s got a tough year,” said Matfield. “We play New Zealand away from home twice, then Ireland away and France away at the end of the year. So it’s a very…
Photo Credit: Favour Ofili/Instagram Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili has reportedly switched international allegiance to Turkey, with the change taking effect from May 31. The move follows what sources describe as a long-standing dissatisfaction with the way her career has been handled by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). According to Jamaican journalist Kayon Raynor, sources close to the matter shared with TVJ Newscentre that the 22-year-old athlete informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that her decision wasn’t driven by financial reasons, but by repeated disappointments with the way her career had been handled back home. Ofili who holds impressive…
Kaizer Chiefs could lose a key member of their technical team after Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club tabled a lucrative offer for strength and conditioning coach Majdi Safi. Safi, who joined Chiefs at the start of last season, came in as part of Nasreddine Nabi’s trusted technical team with a clear mission. “To wake up the sleeping giant.” His influence was quickly felt as Amakhosi ended a 10-year trophy drought by lifting the Nedbank Cup, signalling the start of a possible new era at Naturena. Wydad target Safi after Chiefs cup success Wydad have now set their sights on the…
Hey guys! Got any plans for the weekend? Whether you do or not, we’ve got the perfect activity to add to your to-do list! It’s the ultimate blend of love, beauty, and style, and you’ll definitely enjoy every bit of it. We’ve compiled a roundup of all the exciting features from the BellaNaija Weddings zone this week — from heartwarming love stories to stunning bridal inspo and everthing in between… Trust us, you don’t want to miss a thing! So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and catch up on all the wedding magic you might have missed! Source link
Jermaine Seoposenwe has made a shock decision to end her international career, the talented forward announcing her retirement on Monday, and marking the Women’s African Cup of Nations 2025 as her final appearance for Banyana Banyana. In a statement shared on her social media pages, the Mexico-based Rayadas Monterrey Femenil player said that she was thankful to represent her country, and felt this was the right time to end her career with the national team. This decision comes on the back of Banyana’s recent tri-series win, where Seoposenwe’s performances helped the team achieve the result as they prepare to defend…
Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series that showcases how people live, work, travel, care for their families and… everything in between. We are documenting the lives of all people and ensuring everyone is well-represented at BN. Did you miss our last conversation with Maureen Onwunali? You can catch up here. Today, we’re doing life with Shedrack Salami, a 2024 StoryMi Academy Fellow, sponsored by the French Embassy in Nigeria. As part of the fellowship, he directed Beyond Olympic Glory, a short documentary following a young female boxer from the slums of Bariga, Lagos, whose Olympic dreams are crushed by a doping scandal.…
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as an England XV suffered a dramatic defeat to a France XV at Twickenham on Saturday. Neither nation was at full strength for the non-capped clash won 26-24 by the visitors. England were without 13 players selected in the British & Irish Lions squad, while those involved in the Top 14 semi-finals were unavailable for France. Feyi-Waboso was well in contention for the Lions tour to Australia until dislocating his shoulder in December. The Exeter winger could now also miss some of England’s tour of Argentina and the United States…