If you’re all about traditional Nigerian meals or just love diving into wholesome, home-cooked recipes, then Igbangwu (also known as Ukpo Oka) is definitely one you’ve got to try!
In her latest video, Raphiat’s Lifestyle is giving us the inside scoop on how to make this beloved Igbo corn pudding. It’s got that earthy, comforting flavour that’s just perfect for a cosy meal.
Made from corn and steamed to perfection, Igbangwu is soft, hearty, and delicious, and the best part is, you can top it with a rich drizzle of palm oil or spicy sauce to kick things up a notch.
She kicks things off by blending dried corn into a fine flour, then mixes it with warm water and other goodies to form a silky batter. After a bit of gentle stirring, it’s poured into a steel plate and steamed until it thickens into a warm, pudding-like delight that’s both gluten-free and fibre-rich.
Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots or just curious about Nigerian cuisine, this dish is like a warm hug from home.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-american-national-anthem-is-played-ahead-of-a-4-nations-face-off-game-right-justin-trudeau-at-the-bell-centre-in-montreal.jpg?id=56510705&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C136%2C0%2C136"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday night's highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off game between Canada and the United States in Montreal got off to a fiery start — long before the puck even dropped.</p><p>The tournament, featuring Canada, the U.S., Sweden, and Finland, was meant to be a high-stakes warm-up for the next Winter Olympics. But let's be real: when Canada and the U.S. face off, it's never just a game. And with everything going on politically, this was one for the history books.</p><p>For weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump has been stirring the pot, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-trump-trudeau-tariffs" target="_blank">threatening tariffs on Canada</a> and even suggesting it should become the 51st state. As a result, Canadians have been leaning hard into their national pride by <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/made-in-canada-grocery-items" target="_blank">buying local</a>, flying flags, and, apparently, bringing their frustration straight into the Bell Centre.</p><p>With <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/justin-trudeau" target="_blank">Prime Minister Justin Trudeau</a> and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in attendance, the atmosphere in Montreal felt even more intense. Whatever mix of frustration, pride, and pure hockey passion was fueling the crowd, it was obvious early on that this wasn't going to be just another game.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1890953276486451601">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>And so, as longtime Montreal Canadiens announcer Michel Lacroix urged spectators to "respect" both national anthems, fans, draped in red and white, made their feelings loud and clear. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli captured the moment heavy boos rained down during <em>The Star-Spangled Banner — </em>despite the anthem being performed by Royal Canadian Air Force officer David Grenon. </p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1890935528716968391">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>And then, chaos.</p><p>Just two seconds into the game, Canada's Brandon Hagel and Team USA's Matthew Tkachuk dropped the gloves, sending the crowd into a frenzy. One second later, Sam Bennett and Brady Tkachuk squared off at centre ice, turning up the heat even more.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1890936514911105103">
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<p>The teams managed to go a whole six seconds without a fight before Colton Parayko and J.T. Miller kept the party going, sending the already-rowdy Bell Centre into absolute mayhem.</p><p>Despite the electric crowd and home-ice advantage, Canada just couldn't keep up. Team USA dominated with a 4-1 win, locking in the top spot in the tournament standings. With six points already in the bag, they're officially untouchable at the top, even if Canada wins its next game in regulation. </p><p>Sweden and Finland each sit at two points, tied with Canada (0-1-0-1), as the round-robin portion moves to its final two games at TD Garden in Boston on Monday.</p><p>For Canada, this one stings. But the tournament isn't over yet. With one more game to go, they still have a shot at meeting their southern rivals again in Thursday's final.</p><p>Let's see if American fans give <em>O Canada</em> the same treatment. </p>
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<h2>The Ministry of Power received a direction from <a href="https://naijanews.com/topic/bola-tinubu/">President Bola Tinubu</a> on Monday to take severe action against saboteurs who are attempting to undermine the nation's efforts to increase power supply by damaging its facilities.</h2>
<p>During his business visit to Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Minister of Power Bayo Adelabu, while conducting an inspection of the Ayede sub-regional station, warned disclosed that the ministry had gotten the backing of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to deal decisively with vandals across the country.</p>
<p>He further disclosed that he will implement an incentive program for power plants, with prizes going to the top three.</p>
<p>The minister said, <em>“We must live up to expectations. We will not relent until we achieve improvement in power supply. We are working with everyone to protect national assets. We are working with the NSA for adequate protection of power facilities. We can see the saboteurs at work.</em></p>
<p><em>“Some people are not happy that we are improving supply, but we cannot be intimidated. They will meet us there. We have the support of the President and the National Security Adviser to deal with saboteurs who are poised to vandalise the nation’s installations, and destroy its power distribution activities.</em></p>
<p><em>“Whatever we can do to improve your people’s welfare to improve on your job, I will do. We are going to implement whatever good suggestions you bring to our attention. Good performance will be rewarded, but more reward means more work.”</em></p>
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