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Golf Prince Hotel Floats Hanging Pool
The moment you are inside the Golf Prince Hotel, you are tempted to feel that you are either abroad or in one of these five star hotels in Abuja, were the exact words of one Gloria Wilcox, a guest in the hotel who spoke to The Tide On Sunday.
According to her, the imposing structure is meticulously built to offer guests the opportunity to experience a delightful finishing, one can hardly get in other three-star hotels.
One of the delightful experiences a guest at Golf Prince gets which cannot be got anywhere outside this hotel is the topless Pool Bar which is a suspended swimming pool bar.
It has a serene environment that sooths the nerves of the guest after the day’s hustling and bustling.
According to Miss Nwudah Florence, the Accounts/Operations Manager of the Hotel, the Topless Pool Bar is a perfect partner for anyone that is planning a private cocktail, dining or outdoor party.
“The elegance of the Golf Prince and its exclusive setting make it the consummate choice for any discerning guest”, Nwudah added.
Concerned about the well being of both indigenes and non-indigenes of Rivers State, the Golf Prince set aside 7pm – 11pm every Friday and Saturday to relax the nerves of guests after the week’s hustle and bustle by organizing a special Jazz Night on the Topless Pool Bar.
The Olympics size Swimming Pool is sure to keep guests floating in the dreams of the water world until calmness takes the place of stress.
The richly decorated 30 charming bedrooms and suites are furnished with state-of-the art entertainment and internet facilities, not only to give the guest a comfortable time out but keep him or her in touch with the world while away in the cosy hotel room.
The two superb bars that the hotel offers with good ambience are filled with good music and light designed to ensure the guests relish every moment as you sink in the world of party with your friends and family.
The classic restaurant dishes out mouth – watering signature meals that keep customers glued to their chairs until they have a fill of the delicacies from the highly prized cheff and cooks”, Nwudah said.
Golf Prince which offers African, continental and intercontinental dishes in their original forms is situated within the beautiful rolling parkland deep in the heart of old Government Reservation Area, at 24 Abana Street, Golf Course layout, Port Harcourt, just a walking distance from the seat of government.
Dr Joab Ajie told The Tide On Sunday that one thing that thrills him about the Golf Prince is that whatever his requirements, he is assured of highly professional and personalised services, adding that “the hotel is indeed a home away from home.
Vivian-Peace Gboelo
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What To Know About Your Menu
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WEEKEND MENU
Ntubiri is a local delicacy of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality, usually prepared with water yam extract. It is commonly patronised in the day as lunch or some time at night when heavy meal is not required Ntubiri is a great source of fiber, potassium, manganese, copper, and antioxidants. It is linked to various health benefits and may boost brain health, reduce inflammation, and improve blood sugar control.
To prepare a serving for a standard family, get a standard size water yam tuber, crayfish or fresh prown, oil, periwinkle (unprocessed), pepper, salt, onion, and seasoning cube if desired.
Thoroughly wash the yam, peel and grate.Wash your fresh or dry prown, cut the periwinkle, slice your onion, and mix the yam substance with the ground crown, pepper, salt, seasoning and set aside
Set your pot on your source of heat add a little red oil. When hot, put the sliced onion and the washed periwinkle and allow to boil in the oil. Put a little water and then gently put the yam mixture, cover and allow to cook for ten minutes.
The meal can be served with any chilled drink. Enjoy your weekend.
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Cowpea And Nutritional Benefits

Cowpea contains flavonoids also called bioflavonoids which are mainly found in legumes, citrus fruits, red wine, apples etc. The antioxidants are very good for the body as it helps in the fight against cancer, reduce cancer risk and other health conditions such as stroke, heart diseases and asthma.
It also contains folate which helps in the body’s red blood cell production and in dead cells regeneration.
Helps Boost the Immune System
Adding cowpeas to your diet may help in boosting your immune system, for example, some of the antioxidants which can be found in kidney beans help to remove the free radicals in the body, thus making the immune system stronger.
Cowpea is an edible bean which is predominately cultivated and eaten in Africa and Asia, and in other parts of the world especially countries in the arid areas.
There are also various species of cowpea or beans present globally, and though they may be commonly referred to as beans, they have names specific to them, this includes Black-eyed peas which are popularly referred to as White or Brown beans, Adzuki beans, Sweet beans, Black Beans, Chickpeas, Kidney beans, Mung beans, Pigeon peas, Pinto beans, Bambara beans etc.
In some countries, beans have its own local names such as Chawli for Blackeye beans in India, Chori for Adzuki beans in India, Ewa for Blackeye beans in Nigeria and also Black Beans (popularly called Akidi), Pigeon peas (fio-fio).
Beans in most countries, especially in Africa is the primary protein food source and can be specially cooked by boiling either as white beans or porridge beans; in Brazil, the black beans are cooked and served with stew and the food delicacy is known as Feijoada.
Cowpea or beans can also be processed into various nutritional grades of products for diverse purposes while maintaining its nutritional value.
Beans can be grounded into flour known as beans flour which is used in the making of moi-moi (beans pudding), Akara (beanballs or cakes) and can be commercially used as a baking flour too.