PostsCommentsPayoutsgentleshaid (75)Scribe of the Realmin The Flame • 2 days agoChasing Meaning in the Midst of PainLife has a way of throwing curveballs that make you stop and wonder; what’s the point of it all? Lately, I’ve been wrestling with this question, not just because of my own…gentleshaid (75)in Homesteading • 5 days agoCrafting a Biopesticide from Snail Shells – A Nigerian Agri-Tech BreakthroughImagine standing in the midst of a thriving snail farm, only to watch in horror as ruthless red fire ants swarm your precious hatchlings and jumbo snails. This was the reality…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • 9 days agoThe Great Mosquito Debate: Should We Wipe Them Out or Let Them Buzz?As I sit here, swatting away at an imaginary mosquito, I find myself diving headfirst into the age-old question that has been plaguing those of us in the mosquito-endemic regions…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • 11 days agoCamel Tears: The Desert’s Unlikely Antidote to Snake Venom?In an age where misinformation spreads faster than a sandstorm, it’s our job to dig through the noise and unearth the truth. Recently, a claim has been making waves across…gentleshaid (75)in HiveGarden • 14 days agoOf Glyphosate and Feminized Men: A Growing Concern or Just Hysteria?Yesterday, I stumbled on a thread on X that honestly made me roll my eyes at first glance. Someone had linked the so-called feminization of men to glyphosate, the infamous…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • 16 days agoRethinking Electric Vehicles: Are They Really Green?A few nights ago, I stumbled across a video online that got me thinking. It featured a small electric vehicle, modestly built, but sporting something remarkable. The cute car had…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • 23 days agoWhy Don’t Orcas and Wolves Attack Humans?I remember watching a viral video a few months ago. It was one of those jaw-dropping nature clips that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. A paddleboarder was…gentleshaid (75)in HiveGarden • 25 days agoA Lesson in Natural Pest ControlI stumbled on the video almost by accident. It was a quiet evening, the kind where you scroll mindlessly through your X timeline until something unusual catches your eye.…gentleshaid (75)in Homesteading • 29 days agoPlastic in Our Plates: How Nigerian Foods May Be the Unexpected CureIt was just another evening in my kitchen. A pot of okra soup was simmering on the stove, the aroma rising in waves of comfort and nostalgia. As I dipped a piece of amala and…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • last monthThe Smartphone Dilemma: Are We Trading Convenience for Cognition?As someone who often marvels at how seamlessly my smartphone integrates into my daily routine - emailing on the go, checking the weather while brushing my teeth, or…gentleshaid (75)in Hive Naija • last monthNigeria’s Ginger Crisis: Biological Attack or Supply Chain Collapse?A recent X post by user @pshegs has stirred a storm of concern and suspicion around Nigeria’s ginger industry. The post reads, in part: The USAID farm inputs we received…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • last monthWhy Hospitals Should Never Be for Profit: My Personal Awakening and the Science That Backs ItIt’s hard to stand beside a hospital bed and not feel utterly helpless when the person lying there is someone you love. I’ve been in that place more than once. I lost my wife to…gentleshaid (75)in HiveGarden • last monthHomemade Organic Herbicides: A Sustainable and Effective Weed Control Solution As an environmentally conscious gardener, I've always struggled with the dilemma of weed control. My compound isn't paved, and during the rainy season, weeds seem to reappear…gentleshaid (75)in Hive Naija • last monthWhy Nigeria Must Stop Taking Maternal Care for GrantedTwo days ago, I found myself reliving a trauma I thought I had buried deep in the folds of time. It wasn’t my wife this time, I lost her years ago to complications during a…gentleshaid (75)in Hive Naija • 2 months agoThe Water Beneath: My Borehole, Our Thirst, and a Hidden Geological CrisisI can’t remember the last time anyone in my community talked about getting water from the government. Not once in the past few years has any tap flowed in my home or community…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • 2 months agoWhen Fire Isn’t Just Flames: The Disturbing Psychology of ArsonistsThree days ago, the morning began on our school compound like any other. The usual call to prayer roused us from our beds, and I joined the others at the mosque, our voices…gentleshaid (75)in Motherhood • 2 months agoRaising Adventurous Eaters: Why My Kids Aren’t PickyI’ve often been asked by friends and fellow parents, “How come your kids eat everything?” The question is usually followed by a tale of frustration. "My daughter only eats plain…gentleshaid (75)Adansonia digitatain StemSocial • 2 months agoWhy Your Parents’ Old Age Diseases Matter More Than You ThinkLosing my dad changed the way I look at a lot of things. From family dinners and quiet mornings to the soft way he’d call my name from the living room. But more than anything, it…gentleshaid (75)in LeoFinance • 2 months agoLosing Dad: A Story of Love, Heartbeats, and Hard ScienceIt’s been just a week since I lost my father. The house still echoes with his laughter, his familiar shuffling steps, and that signature throat-clearing he did before starting…gentleshaid (75)in Homesteading • 2 months agoIs Gold Worth Its Weight in Water? A Sustainability Wake-Up Call in a World Backed by BlingMy wife has been persistently lobbying me to invest in gold jewelry. From anniversaries to birthdays to the occasional “just because” moment, she believes gold never goes out of…
