It’s a situation that mirrors the giant oil industry, where Nigeria has abundant resources but has lacked the capacity, will or ability to exploit it, forcing a reliance on imports. But Africa’s richest man Aliko…
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#Travel: Annual tomato battle paints streets of Spanish town red
Thousands of half-naked revellers pelted each other with tomatoes on Wednesday in the town of Bunol in eastern Spain, bathing the streets with red goo in the 70th annual “Tomatina” battle. A string of trucks…
Did you know eating tomatoes can kill you?
Naturally sweet, tart and savoury – many enjoy the juicy tomato. Filled with minerals and vitamins, tomatoes add a great deal of nutrition to any meal. But did you know eating tomatoes can kill you? …
Warning: Food viruses can be spread by kitchen knives
People preparing food are advised to wash their hands to prevent the spread of disease, yet an unseen threat may well lie on their kitchen knife, a new study says. Researchers at the Center for…
Tomatoes can lower stroke risk: study
Eating tomatoes can dramatically reduce the risk of having a stroke, according to a new study out on Monday that provided more support for diets rich in fruits and vegetables. The key factor appears to…