Anna Ajayi

Ikeja, Lagos

Lifestyle Journalist at Pulse Nigeria

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5 DIY natural oils to grow your hair fast

1 day ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

Everything you need is either already in your kitchen or just a market trip away. Between the sun, dust, relaxers, tight braids, and not-so-great hair products, our hair goes through a lot. And with salon visits getting more expensive every day, many of us are turning to nature and homemade remedies to care for our hair. These natural oils help your hair grow faster, stronger, and healthier, without breaking the bank.
How to survive long NEPA blackouts without losing your mind

1 day ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

Nigeria’s electricity situation may not improve in a long, long time. In big 2025, power supply is still one of our biggest struggles. One day NEPA gives you light for 10 hours straight, and you’re like, “Wow, things are changing!” Then the next day? Complete darkness that lasts for three days. No warning. No explanation. Just heat, sweat, and frustration. Nigeria’s electricity situation has been like this for decades.
Drinking ‘pure water’ could be risky - Here’s what you should know

2 days ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

It says "pure" right on the pack, so it must be safe, right? If you live in Nigeria, chances are you’ve had at least one sachet of pure water today. It’s cheap, it’s everywhere, and it’s cold when you buy it from the right place. In fact, for many Nigerians, it’s the most accessible source of drinking water. But here’s the thing: how often do we actually stop to question how pure that "pure water" really is?
Why your stomach makes loud noises even when you're not hungry

2 days ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

Stomach growling is usually harmless. You’re sitting in a quiet room, maybe in a meeting, church, or just chilling with friends, then suddenly… ggrrrrhhhh. That loud stomach noise just comes out of nowhere. And now everyone is looking at you like you haven’t eaten in days. Embarrassing. But here’s the funny part: you have eaten. You're not even hungry! So why is your stomach still making noise like it’s trying to start a generator?
5 healthiest Nigerian meals you should be eating

3 days ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

Eating healthy doesn’t mean ditching your favourite foods or going on some foreign diet. Nigerian foods are spicy and flavorful. And while it’s true that our food slaps, it’s also fair to say that not everything we eat is super healthy. Between the soft puff-puff dripping with oil and that irresistible agege bread coated in butter, it’s easy to assume our local cuisine is all about indulgence. But some Nigerian foods are actually nutrient-rich, balanced meals that are healthy for our system.
If you do these 5 things, your IQ is higher than average

3 days ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

We all like to think we’re a little smarter than the average person. And while IQ tests aren’t something most of us take every day, there are little signs in your daily habits that might hint at just how sharp your brain really is. I’m not talking about solving equations in your sleep or speaking six languages fluently, although that would be impressive. I’m talking about everyday things, the stuff you might be doing without even realising it.
5 simple makeup hacks for people who hate makeup

6 days ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

You can still look good without the stress of doing a full makeup. Not everyone has the energy to “beat their face” every morning like they’re heading to a wedding. For some of us, makeup feels like a chore. The blending, the contouring, the 100-step YouTube tutorials, who has that kind of time or patience? If you're one of those people who side-eye foundation bottles or see makeup brushes and look confused, this one’s for you.
5 signs you’re mentally exhausted, not just tired

6 days ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

You can’t fix mental exhaustion with just sleep. Sometimes it’s not sleep you need, it’s peace. Real, deep, brain-silencing peace. But with work stress, family expectations, and the economy doing backflips, it can be hard to tell the difference between being tired and being mentally drained. You sleep, but wake up even more exhausted. You're eating, but nothing tastes right. You’re functioning, but barely.
5 Nigerian foods that could be slowly killing you

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

Food should nourish you, not slowly harm you. As delicious as Nigerian foods are, some of them might be quietly harming your health, especially when eaten too often or prepared the wrong way. A lot of the foods we love to eat are loaded with excess oil, sugar, salt, or low-quality ingredients that, over time, can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
Why am I gaining weight even though I work out?

1 week ago | pulse.ng | Anna Ajayi

If you're working out regularly but still gaining weight, there's usually a logical explanation. Is there anything more frustrating than lacing up your sneakers, hitting the gym, sweating buckets, dodging snacks, only to step on the scale and see the numbers going up? You’re doing burpees like a maniac, intense planks, muscle-burning squats, eating salads that taste like regret, and yet your jeans feel tighter.