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  Marriage is beautiful when viewed from afar. You see the smiles of couples celebrating anniversaries, the display of affection between newlyweds, and the glamour of grand weddings, and you think, “I want this.” But when you step into marriage, you quickly realize that what is behind number six is more than number seven — there is far more depth and responsibility than meets the eye. Many prepare so well for the romantic aspects of marriage but fail to prepare for the realities of it. The truth is this: the hardest parts of marriage play a more dominant role in sustaining a union than the romantic moments ever will. Romance can ignite love, but what breaks most marriages is not the absence of romance; it is the couple’s inability to withstand the hardest parts of marriage. Below are five of the hardest aspects of marriage that many people will not tell you, but you must prepare for if you want a lasting and fulfilling marriage: 1. STAYING FAITHFUL Faithfulness in marriage goes bey...

  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 ...

In today's rapidly evolving world, Information Communication Technology (ICT) has become the backbone of society, revolutionizing the way we communicate, gather information, and conduct business. With the continuous advancements in ICT, the landscape of future jobs is set to undergo significant transformations. This essay will explore the profound impact of ICT on future job opportunities and shed light on the emerging roles that will shape our changing world. 1. Enabling Global Connectivity: Information Communication Technology has connected the world like never before, smashing geographical barriers and facilitating seamless communication across borders. In the future, jobs in digital marketing, social media management, and online community building will continue to grow as companies strive to connect with a global audience. Additionally, ICT will enable the emergence of virtual workspaces, leading to an increase in remote and freelance opportunities. 2. Harnessing Big Data and A...

1. Abia Abia is an acronym from the four main groups of people in the state as at the time it was formed in 1991: Aba Bende Isuikwuato Afikpo. 2. Adamawa Adamawa was named after a warrior, Modibbo Adama Bin Ardo Hassan, that conquered the region in the beginning of the 19th century. 3. Akwa-Ibom Akwa Ibom is named after the Qua Iboe (or Kwa Iboe) River. 4. Anambra The state got its name from the corrupted version of Oma Mbala (Ànyịm Ọma Mbala), a popular river in the area. 5. Bauchi 'Bauchi’ is Hausa word meaning the southern flanks of Hausaland. Tribes living in the southern parts of the Hausaland were referred to as "kasashen bauchi" and the area they lived in later came to be known simply as Bauchi. 6. Bayelsa Bayelsa is a combination of the acronyms of three local government areas which were pulled out of old Rivers state — Brass LGA known as BALGA, Yenegoa LGA known as YELGA and Sagbama LGA known as SALGA.  in the formation of their names is BA + YEL + SA 7. Benue Th...

  By  *Fr. Tagesa Akpagher* The cultural heritage of any ethnic nationality is preserved in the language. Spoken language is a tool for communication among human beings. Language forms an important part of our ethnic identity. The world has well over six thousand languages with Nigeria taking a big share of over 560 languages. Nigeria ranks after Indonesia (820) and Papua New Guinea (742) on the list of countries with the highest number of languages. Nigerian Languages are now under serious threat of extinction because of the dominance of the so-called three major languages, Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba. In Northern Nigeria, Hausa has so dominated that many languages are dying out. Six languages in Bauchi state have gone extinct because of Hausa language, Gamo-Ningi, Mawa, Shau, Lere, Ziriya, and Kubi. One website describes the situation in Bauchi this way: “If Hausa language continues to spread, it is estimated that very soon there will be less than 30 languages spoken in the state...

  Due to the economic hardship in the country and the world at large, sometimes one may be faced with the hard condition of been broke at times. This will  lead to you readjusting life to meet your financial capabilities. With this easy guide, you can be able to turn your DSTV decoder which you have been unable to subscribe for a very long time into a Free to Air Receiver.  Remove the ‘LNB in’ cable at the back of the DSTV decoder. Switch ON the decoder and ignore the message on the TV screen telling you ‘there is no signal’. Press the DSTV/MENU/Blue button on the decoder’s remote controller. While on the menu, go to ‘SETTINGS’. Select ‘SATELLITE SETTING’. Choose ‘ADDITIONAL NETWORKS’. Select ‘NETWORK 1’. Change ‘Enable Network’ to ‘YES’. Now you will notice that other information in the network 1 window is editable. Go to the frequency and input the free to air satellite TV frequency you want to track. Go to symbol rate and input the symbol rate digits. Change the polar...

Nigeria Navy Basic Training School Batch 35 Recruitment is Out  The Nigerian Navy wishes to inform the general public and all potential applicants that the online registration for its NNBTS Batch 35 Recruitment Exercise will commence on Wednesday 29 March 2023 and close on Saturday 6 May 2023. Application Requirements Applicants are to: Possess a minimum of 5 credits in SSCE, GCE, NECO and NABTEB in not more than 2 sittings. School certificate must not be older than 6 years from date of application. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 22 years by 30 September 2023 for SSCE and its equivalent. For entry requiring NCE, Diploma (OND), Registered Nurse/Midwife qualifications, as well as Sportsmen/Sportswomen, Imam/Chapiain and Drivers/Mechanics, applicants must be between ages of 18 - 26 years by 30 September 2023. Closing Date: 6 May 2023 How to apply: Interested and qualified applicants are to apply online at https://www.joinnigeriannavy.com It is important to n...

Hanma zwa yô ngu a atindi a lamen man ngeren u. Aluer ior mba lamen zwa u i mar ve a mi la yô, ka ve hool a mi nahan ve a fa atindi la ga kpa ve gema ve fa u dondon á ken ilyam sha er ve lu ungwan i lu lamen la. Kpa gema di u ngeren yô, saa ve á hen atindi la ve ve á nger á gba sha gbir ye. Zwativ kpa iyange se lu lamen a lam kpa se lu ngeren ga. Ka Mbakristu mba “Dutch Reformed Church Missionaries” iyange ve va hii u keren gbenda u ngeren Zwativ ye. Ka we á soo u yan swase u cian ihyandegh ga. Er iyange zwativ taver nahan kpa umishenari mban hen kulekule, sha u lamen a mbaganden man mbayev cii. Iyange mba kaven u lamen yô, ve tema ve hii u ngeren akenge a ve lu ungwan la. Lu Mr. Charles Clarke je lu or hiihii u ngeren asember a zwativ ken inyom i 1848 la ye (Ortogerafi 2012). Ka we á wua ikyor u gbidye sha vande. Er awashima ve u henen zwativ lu u wasen msamber u Lohodedoo yô maa Ortesen A. S. Judd hii geman evangel i Marku ken inyom i 1914 la. Ken inyom i 1931 shi zwativ zua a mzehem...

Compiled by Elder SMARTEX 4.8e (Startimes): 11766H27500, 12265H27500, *12418H27500 (6oc) 4.8e (Bet9ja/Others): , 12380H27500, 12015V29950 11919H27500, (6oc) 7e (Azam Tv): 10982V45000 (6oC) 7e (JW/Living Faith): *12605H30000, 10887H30000 (6oC) 16e (Amos, Access Bet): *10803h30000, 12603h30000, 12521H30000 (6oC) 16e (Redmedia): 12521H30000 (6oC) 17e: *12333v30000, 11718v30000 (6oC) 26e (Badr, MBC): *12284V27500 (8oC). 28.2e (Multi TV): *12522V30000 (3 or 9oc) 28.2e (Multi TV/Maxtv): 12645V32700 >70% on Joytv 36e (DStv) *12245H27500, 11747H27500 (3/9oC) 42.5e (Nigcomsat): *12518H29500, 12539H05000 42.5e (Ourtv NG) *12545H06166 42.5e (Satview) 12658V22500 45e (Yayi tv): 12511H12500, 12696H05000 (9oC) 51.5e (Moreplex) 11011V30000, *11090V30000, 11007V30000, 11170H30000 51.5e (TStv): *10970H30000, 11050V30000 , 11130H30000, 11130V30000 51.5e (XR HD 1 & 2): 11077H02500 51.5e (Sltv) 11098H16660 51.5e Others 11011H28775, 11086H04166 54.9e (Biafra tv): 10984v09100, (3/9oC) 54.9e (TStv Bac...

 1. January  -  KYERNYOM – Ka mhii u inyom. Ka uer u hiin inyom je ne.  2. February  -  FAWARI – Shie u Logo.  Se ‘Fa wari’ yô, se ngbagh se pir ijen.  3. March  -  HYORTSA – Shie u kômbon tsa. Hen shie ne ka i hura tsa, i keghen wurahe.  4. April  -  WURAHE – Hen shie u wura u he ka u nôô yô.  5. May  -  PYAVAMINE – Ka shie u Tiv ve paven amine yô. Shie ne iyange i  dagham amine, i wa a inya tine sha er aa ta agba kpishi yô.  6. June   -  IJEN – Ijen ka i kôr ken uer ne kpishi, sha er iyov ka mbi uma mbi  kera lu a mshiam ga, shi mbi lu kpishi kpaa ga yô. Akaayan kpishi ka a kera  lu ga, a he kpaa a lu a due ga.  7. July  -  JULA – Ijen ka i a kôr yô, i Jula iyol joong.  8. August  -  IESEYO – Ka shie esen iyov mbihev. Ken uer ne, iyov mbihev ka mbi hii u duen.  9. September  -  ISHUKUR – Mngerem ka ma va shin uagh gb...

Participating in endurance sports requires optimal nutrition, with specific focus on nutritional modifications. Targeted fitness development at an early age, especially in adolescence is deemed the foundation for leading an active lifestyle, avoiding potential overweight, reducing motor deficiencies and thus improving the general quality of life. At the time of final performance an athlete is supposed to be well nourished, uninjured, fit, focused and ready to compete. Sports nutrition is not just about calories to achieve weight or body composition goals; nor is it all about protein for muscles or carbohydrates for fuel. Nutritional and eating habits have been of specific interest in sports, especially given their impression on athletic performance. General recommendations need to be suggested by sports nutrition experts to accommodate the specific requirements of individual athlete regarding health, sports, nutrient, food choices and body weight and body composition. Athlete cha...