Grandmothers often say, "iru ni ogbon efo" "iru is the wisdom of the soup."Locust beans come from the African locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa). The seeds are fermented to produce a strong smelling, flavorful condiment widely used in West African cooking. Iru is more than seasoning, it's a piece of heritage. It connects families to their roots, traditions, and the old ways of cooking. For many Yoruba homes, the smell of iru frying in palm oil means home. It has a distinct aroma earthy, sharp,

*ADC: The Rescue Vehicle To Exorcise Nigeria's Locust Plague* *– PVCs Are Our Exorcism Tools* *_By: Nze Amb. Ugo-Akpe Onwuka JP (Oyi)_* In the parched farmlands of northern Nigeria, locusts descend not as a biblical curse but as a modern tragedy: swarms devouring crops, leaving families to starve amid headlines of "food insecurity." Across the south, they manifest as hyperinflation gnawing at wallets, where a bag of rice now costs a month's wage, and fuel queues snake endlessly like veins draine

It’s finally here! Thank you Locust Grove Elementary PTO "Official" for purchasing our brand new rockwall and everyone in between who helped make this happen. We have been patiently waiting for this moment to be complete. | Locust Grove Lions' Pride