Food

The World Food Programme (WFP) says its first attempt in two weeks to bring food aid to northern Gaza was blocked by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The UN agency says the convoy of 14 lorries was “turned back” at a checkpoint and was later looted by crowds of “desperate …

Different reactions have trailed the piece of food a man shared online with claims that he purchased it for 98k in a restaurant in Lagos. Sharing pictures of the food and receipt, the man noted via the caption that this is daylight robbery, but nothing can be done about it. The images …

In continuation of measures to address the food inflation and cost of living crisis, the Federal Government Tuesday said it had so far intercepted 141 trucks attempting to smuggle grains and other staples to Niger Republic, Chad, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, …

Here are five fruits that some people may prefer to avoid before bedtime:   Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are acidic and may cause heartburn or acid reflux if consumed too close to bedtime. Pineapple: Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that can cause digestive discomfort in …

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, will today commence the sale of seized bags of rice to the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25kg .     Disclosing this to newsmen in Lagos, Comptroller General of the NCS, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, said the process for the sale of the …

Guiness World breaker, Chef Hilda Baci, has awarded her top three students from her cooking class with a brand-new car, a new iPhone 14 Plus, and 1-million-naira cash. In several viral videos on social media, the celebrity chef is seen in each video during the award presentation with her students. …

Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has revealed that over 70 per cent of food exported from Nigeria are rejected abroad which is a major concern. Prof Adeyeye said this at the official commissioning of the New NAFDAC Office …

The bread producers said the increase in price of bakery materials has rendered the business non-profitable. Bakers Association says no plan to increase bread price by 30%.  Bread producers and caterers have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the unprecedented increase in prices of bakery materials. They also …

This is the season for sweet potatoes. Instead of eating boiled and fried potato every time, you can switch up and try the sweet potato pies. Sweet potatoes Butter Granulated sugar Evaporated milk Whole eggs Egg yolk Ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and cinnamon spice Salt Vanilla extract Homemade unbaked pie …

As you get older, it’s important you continue to eat well. Changes in your body result in lower energy (calorie) requirements. It is therefore important to reduce portion sizes if activity is low, and to cut down on sugary snacks such as cakes and buns. The Eatwell Guide is used …