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  A Lesson From the Past: The High Cost of Hospitality Why History Must Be Taught — And Remembered. They say those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. But in Nigeria, we’re not just forgetting — we’re sleepwalking into a repetition. Here’s a story you won’t find in your average schoolbook — but it should be there. In 1804, King Yunfa of Gobir (present-day Sokoto) welcomed a wandering Fulani Islamic scholar and his followers. His name? Usman Dan Fodio. That single act of hospitality would change the face of Northern Nigeria forever. What started as a peaceful coexistence ended in bloodshed, war, and the fall of the Hausa kingdoms. By 1808, King Yunfa was dead, and Dan Fodio had established the Sokoto Caliphate, installing himself as Sultan. Fulani emirs rapidly replaced the indigenous Hausa rulers — a sweeping conquest disguised as religious reform. The Fulani didn’t stop there. The once-mighty Afonja of Ilorin, a Yoruba warlord, allied with a Fulani warrior, Janta Alimi. Th...

Pentecostal Pastors Struggle So Hard To Portray Catholics As Bad People, Satanic, Cultists - Bishop Kaigama The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday raised concern over the recklessness displayed by preachers in condemning Catholics aggressively. According to him, one would think their lives or salvation depend on how viciously they condemn the Catholic Church and its doctrine, traditions and worship. “We call on our brothers and sisters who spend hours of their church service attacking the Catholic Church to devote more time to preaching love, to seek ways of living out practical Christianity to counteract the trending secularism, inhuman and unnatural behaviors, lack of respect for life, etc”, he said.  Kaigama in his Homily delivered at St. Elizabeth Pastoral Area, Kogo, Abuja, said the critics seem to be so angered by the presence of the Catholic Church in every nook and cranny of the world, spewing falsehood that Catholics worship Mary. H...

   The “Dead Horse Theory” is a satirical metaphor that reflects how some people, institutions, or nations face obvious problems that are impossible to solve, but instead of accepting reality, they cling to justifying them. The core idea is clear: if you find out you're riding a dead horse, the wisest thing to do is to get down and leave it. However, in practice, it is often the opposite. Instead of abandoning the dead horse, measures are taken such as: • Buy a new saddle for the horse. • Improve the horse's feed, even though it is dead. • Change the rider instead of addressing the real problem. • Fire the horse manager and hire someone new, hoping for a different result. • Organize meetings to discuss how to increase the speed of the dead horse. • Create committees or working teams to analyze the problem of the dead horse from all angles. These committees work for months, raise reports, and finally conclude the obvious: the horse is dead. • Justify efforts by comparing the ho...

  The season of Lent, a 40-day period of preparing for the commemoration of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, begins with the observance of Ash Wednesday. What is Ash Wednesday? It marks first day of the 40 days of Lent, a roughly six-week period (not including Sundays) dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter. It ends on Holy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter) that marks the Last Supper. In addition to certain rules about foods and fasting, many Christians (and even non-Christians) abstain from additional foods, luxury or material goods or certain activities and habits. Where do the ashes come from? They’re obtained from the burning of the palms of the previous Palm Sunday, which occurs on the Sunday before Easter, and applied during services. Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ return to Jerusalem, when people waved palm branches to celebrate his arrival. The ashes are typically mixed with Holy Water. What d...

Na person wey never see problem dey use English dey pray. Book wey no gree enter head go enta exam hall Goat wen get mind follow lion go catch fish, make e know say weda dem catch fish or not, Lion food don set oh. Who naked no dey chuck hand for pocket...! Wetin concern dog wit family planning?.. Na determination dey make Okada overtake trailer for road. This one good, this one good na em mad man take dey gather plenty load. Pikin wey go strong go strong.... No be say until dem name am Samson. Na over confidence make February no complete. Do you know who I am? Do you know who I am?..Naso hold up take dey start. Head wey no wan think go carry load.. Hand wey stay long for pocket, know say nothing de that pocket. Forget Trust If trust dey, Water nor for boil Fish. No matter how lizard do press-up reach, e no fit get muscle pass crocodile E de clear pimple, e de clear pimple na so bleaching de start. Feel at home, feel at home na eim dae make visitor spoil remote Escort me, escort me nas...

  Below are 11 key Federal Government initiatives and their websites to apply or register  1. Student loan scheme https://www.nelf.gov.ng 2. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative        https://www.pci.gov.ng 3. Consumer Credit Corporation          https://www.credicorp.ng 4. Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDiCE) program        https://www.boi.ng/iDiCE 5. Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA)         https://www.SUPA.itf.gov.ng 6. Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA)      https://www.NIYA.ng 7. National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP)      https://www.natep.gov.ng  8. Micro and Small Business loans       https://www.boi.ng/micro-business 9. Housing Initiatives       https://www.fha.gov.ng/ongoing-projec… 10. NDDC INTERNSHIP SCHEME nyis.nddc.gov.ng 11. Nano- Business Support        tucnigeria.org.ng

The management of Novus Microfinance Bank calls for applications from interested and qualified candidates as Banking Agents in the   Benue Financial Inclusion Project. His Excellency Governor Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, aims at engaging 3,000 youths as Banking Agents across the 276 council wards of Benue State, ensuring that Benue residents gain access to banking services within a 5-kilometer radius across the state.  Broad Benefits  • Increase financial literacy. • Facilitate credit for small businesses. • Promote sustainable economic development. • Job creation  • Raise digital banking awareness • Support small businesses, market women, trades, nMSMEs, and vulnerable populations, including IDPs  Application Details   Interested candidates can apply by visiting Novus office at Plot BNA 10558, New Bridge Road, Beside BIRS Headquarters, Makurdi, Or via the link  https://novusmfb.com/career/100 https://novusmfb.com/career/100  Requir...

Star Link Computer Training Institute on Friday, 2nd August, 2024 celebrated the academic achievements of its students with a graduation and prize-giving ceremony. The event, held at the institute's premises opposite Semen Hotel, Katsina-Ala, saw Miss Gabriel Christy crowned the overall best student for the 2023/2024 academic session. Elder Solomon Keghyol Director of Star Link Digital Technologies, presented certificates to the graduating students and commended their dedication to learning. He particularly recognized Miss Christy’s exceptional performance, urging other students to emulate her hard work and determination. Earlier in their separate remarks, Mr. Keghyol Terhile Paul the Acting General Manager; Mr. Ikyereve Emmanuel Registrar; Mr. Vernimbe Charles Saaondo Assistant Manager; and Miss Hrm Comr Tiza Angel congratulated Miss Christy Gabriel on her remarkable dedication and hard work throughout her program. Her commitment to excellence earned her recognition an...

  To recover a Facebook account, follow these steps: Go to the Facebook Login Page: Visit the Facebook website or open the Facebook app. Click on “Forgot Password?”: Below the login fields, you’ll see a “Forgot Password?” or “Trouble Logging In?” link. Click on it. Find Your Account: You’ll be asked to enter your email address, phone number, username, or full name. Provide the information associated with your Facebook account, and then click “Search.” Choose a Recovery Method: Facebook will offer one or more options to help you recover your account. This could be sending a verification code to your email or phone, using trusted contacts, or answering security questions. Verify Your Identity: Depending on the method you choose, follow the instructions to verify your identity. This might involve entering a code sent to your email or phone, identifying friends in photos, or providing additional information. Set a New Password: Once your identity is verified, you’ll ...