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Five Foods You Should Never Microwave: Here’s Why

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Microwaves are convenient for reheating meals and defrosting ingredients, but some foods just don’t belong in them. Uneven heating, altered textures, and even potential hazards make these foods better left out of the microwave. Here’s why you should avoid microwaving these five common items.

1. Frozen Meat

Microwaves might have a “defrost” setting, but fully cooking frozen meat in them often leads to dry, rubbery, and unevenly cooked results. Since microwaves heat from the outside in, the outer layers can overcook while the inside remains frozen. For best results, thaw frozen meat overnight in the refrigerator or give it a quick microwave defrost before finishing it on the stove, in the oven, or on the grill.

2. Chili Peppers

Microwaving chili peppers releases capsaicin—the compound responsible for their spiciness—into the air. This can create irritating fumes that may sting your eyes and throat when you open the microwave door. For safer results, heat chili peppers on the stove, where you can better control the process.

3. Frozen Fruits

Although microwaving frozen fruits might seem like a time-saver, it can ruin their texture, affect their flavor, and even strip away some nutrients. Fruits like strawberries and blueberries often turn mushy when microwaved. Instead, allow them to thaw naturally at room temperature or in the fridge for a better experience.

4. Hard-Boiled Eggs

Heating hard-boiled eggs in the microwave can be a recipe for disaster. The steam trapped inside the egg can cause it to explode, creating a mess and even posing a risk of burns. Whether shelled or unshelled, it’s best to enjoy hard-boiled eggs cold or gently warm them on the stove.

5. Breast Milk

Microwaving breast milk is not only unsafe but can also degrade its nutritional quality. Uneven heating may create hotspots that could burn your baby’s mouth. A gentler approach is to warm the milk by placing the bottle in a bowl of warm water or using a bottle warmer to preserve its nutrients.

While microwaves are incredibly useful for many purposes, not all foods are suitable for this quick-heating method. To maintain texture, flavor, and safety, keep these five foods away from the microwave and use alternative methods instead.

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Congress moves to halt US assistance to Nigeria over FG’s failure to protect citizens

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July 16, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The United States House of Representatives has endorsed an amendment that would increase the withholding of certain US assistance to Nigeria from 50 percent to 100 percent until the country takes effective steps to address violence and improve the protection of its citizens.

The amendment, proposed by Representative Gregory Steube of Florida’s 17th Congressional District, was adopted by a voice vote on Wednesday.

The House had earlier proposed withholding 50 percent of funds appropriated for Nigeria until the US Secretary of State certifies that the Nigerian government has taken “effective steps to prevent and respond to violence and hold perpetrators accountable”.

Under the new amendment, the withholding would increase to 100 percent, while retaining the same conditions for the release of the funds.

Speaking in support of his motion, Steube said withholding only 50 percent of the funds appeared to reward the Nigerian government “despite failure to meet its fundamental obligation to protect citizens”.

“I rise in strong support for my amendment to increase the withholding threshold for assistance to Nigeria, from 50 percent to 100 percent. While keeping in place benchmarks that demand Nigeria take effective steps to address the violence and persecution that continue to devastate the country.

“Nigeria has faced a horrific wave of violence that its corrupt government has failed to address.

“For years, and especially in recent months, Christians and other religious minorities in Nigeria have been subjected to violence and terrorism at the hands of extremists operating with impunity.

“Christian women and girls continue to be abducted, assaulted, tortured, and killed. Their churches are burned, and entire communities are erased.

“If the aid conditions included in the bill are important enough to withhold half of all the funding to the Nigerian government, then they are important enough to withhold all of the funding.

“The generosity of our taxpayers is a reflection of the American values we hold so firmly.

“Never should we allow their hard earned tax dollars to be funnelled to corrupt regimes that fail to uphold religious freedom, fail to adequately confront terrorism, and fail to protect the innocent from persecution.

“So, why are we rewarding a government that fails to meet such a basic obligation?”

Steube said it is absurd to expend foreign aid to Nigeria in the face of rising insecurity, especially as America’s national debt approaches $40 trillion,” Gregory Steube stated.

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If Umahi’s daughter was found naked and dead in a poor man’s house Nigeria would’ve been on fire-Dalung

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July 16, 2026

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Ex- Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has criticised what he described as double standards in the investigation into the death of physiotherapist Mary Habila, saying the public response would have been entirely different if the victim had been the daughter of a government official

Dalung made the remark while reacting to the controversy surrounding Habila’s death at the country residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Speaking in a video shared on social media, the former minister questioned the pace and manner of the investigation, arguing that ordinary Nigerians are often subjected to harsher scrutiny than powerful public office holders.

“If Umahi’s daughter had been found naked in a poor man’s house, Nigeria would be burning,” Dalung said, suggesting that the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death would have attracted a different level of public outrage and official response if the roles had been reversed.

Mary Habila, a 26-year-old physiotherapist from Kaduna State, was found dead at Umahi’s residence on June 27, 2026. She was reportedly attached to the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences and had been seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works.

Umahi has since confirmed the incident, describing Habila as a dedicated member of staff who had worked with him for about three years. He said emergency medical personnel were contacted immediately after she was found unresponsive and disclosed that he advised the family to consent to an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

The minister has repeatedly denied allegations of any cover-up, insisting that he has nothing to hide and supports a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the physiotherapist’s death.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force transferred the case to the Ebonyi State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation, as public interest in the incident continues to grow.

Dalung’s remarks add to the increasing calls for transparency and accountability in the investigation, with many Nigerians demanding that the case be thoroughly investigated and that its outcome be made public regardless of the status of those involved.