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The daily conversations with a loved one   become cherished memories that never fade.   Each morning, the first instinct is to reach for the phone,   to hear the voice of that one dear soul.   And before night falls, you cannot rest   without sharing words with the same beloved presence.   That person may be a spouse, a close friend, a child,   or a member of your family near or far.   Whoever they are, once your thoughts remain fixed on them,   their absence reshapes your emotions,   leaving your very being unsettled when they suddenly vanish from your world.   No matter how hard one tries to silence the thoughts of the departed,   they linger stubbornly, refusing to leave.   Yet somehow, we must learn to release them,   lest our minds suffer endlessly under their weight.   Oh, my dear one—why could you not resist nature’s cal...

https://fb.watch/z34DrR81HB/?mibextid=Nif5oz Watch the Good Friday Passion Play performed at St. Peter's Parish Ota Ogun State Abeokuta Diocese .

In Nigeria and across many parts of Africa, the phrase Village People immediately evokes thoughts of sinister acts believed to be driven by mystical or supernatural powers. These so‑called Village People are often blamed for a wide range of misfortunes—failed businesses, broken marriages, financial hardship, academic struggles, and more. How they supposedly carry out these acts remains shrouded in mystery to outsiders, yet those who claim to have suffered their influence insist on their existence. According to such accounts, jealousy over someone’s success or progress in life can provoke their wrath, leading them to inflict harm. This belief is especially common among city dwellers, who often suspect relatives in rural communities of orchestrating their setbacks from afar. Village People are thought to operate remotely, wielding powerful forms of magic that rarely miss their intended target. Popular opinion holds that these forces monitor their victims from their own domain, striking...

Man Accuses Pastor of Adultery  Recently in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria, a pastor was accused of engaging in an affair with a married female member of his congregation. Following the allegation, he was paraded through the streets, while some aggrieved individuals vandalized chairs and equipment in his church. Public reactions have been divided. Many online commentators condemned the pastor’s alleged conduct as irresponsible, while others criticized the actions of his accusers, describing their behavior as equally reckless. A short video circulating online shows a young man gripping the pastor by the trousers and, in his local dialect, accusing him of the alleged affair. The pastor remained silent, looking away, as though dismissing both the accusation and the suspicions of onlookers. Drawing a parallel with the biblical account where Jesus refused to condemn a woman accused of adultery without the man being presented alongside her, this case highlights ...

Artist's impression of an alcoholi c   People consume alcohol for a variety of reasons. Some drink to celebrate, to socialize, or simply to relax their bodies, while others claim they drink to supplement their nutritional needs. In itself, alcohol is not inherently harmful when taken in moderation. The real danger lies in its misuse. This article explores why some individuals drink excessively and end up intoxicated. As the title suggests, we will examine this issue from two main perspectives: habit and genetics. From these angles, two important questions arise: 1. Do people develop the habit of drinking and find it difficult to stop over time? (Habitual) 2. Do people drink because they observe family members, friends, or acquaintances doing so? (Genetic) It is clear that social influence plays a significant role. Many individuals begin drinking because of the company they keep. Over time, they become deeply engrossed in the habit, making it difficult to quit—after all,...

Light At The End Of The Tunnel   According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a light at the end of the tunnel refers to “signs of improvement in a situation that has been bad for a long time, or signs that a long and difficult piece of work is almost finished.” In the image above, the light appears distant from the tunnel’s entrance. It shines brightly, drawing attention with its allure and symbolizing hope, faith, endurance, and perseverance. Yet, because the tunnel stretches long and far, reaching that light requires effort and determination. Sadly, this expression is often misunderstood. Some interpret it as though blessings simply fall from the sky—like manna from heaven—or as if success arrives by sheer luck. But that is not the case. No one reaches the light at the end of the tunnel without deliberate effort. Success demands purposeful action; otherwise, any achievement will be fleeting, lacking the foundation of sincere work. You cannot move left while aiming for something ...

Dangote Refinery, Lagos Nigeria   With the Dangote Refinery poised to start selling fuel directly to consumers—especially Nigerians—the pressing question is whether the government should simply relax and depend solely on this refinery to satisfy the country’s fuel demands. If the answer is no, what strategic steps should follow? Before exploring the path forward, it is essential to acknowledge the widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians regarding both petrol pricing and the distribution framework currently in place. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has effectively established a monopoly over the purchase and distribution of Dangote Refinery’s products. Under this system, independent marketers and private oil sector operators are barred from buying directly from the refinery. Instead, they must procure fuel through NNPCL at a fixed price and then resell it to consumers with their own margins. This arrangement has eliminated the price uniformity Nigerians ...