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Dear Men: May God Bless You With Long Life and Courage to Go Through Each Day

There is no doubt that Men are going through a lot of difficulties and stress in their day-to-day life most especially in Africa in order to cater for their families. In this part of the world, men are responsible in fending, feeding, clothing and taking care of the family. Sometimes both financially and emotionally. One of my friends use to say that, as a male child as soon as you come out of your mother's womb into the world your struggle has began most especially in Nigeria. As a man you are expected to provide shelter, food, clothes, school fee, etc for your immediate family members and even relatives. However, despite all these responsibilities and difficulties most men go through to cater for their family's need they are not appreciated or encouraged by their wives, families etc. Today, a Facebook user in the name of Rukkayah Abubakar Habib  has taken to her Facebook to appreciate men for what they have been going through silent through a post. Rukayyah Abubakar Habib She

The Power of Istighfar (Seeking Allah's Forgiveness) to Muslims That They Have Been Ignoring

Istighfar i.e  Astaghfirullah  which is seeking Allah's forgiveness is a simple du'a (supplication, remembrance, prayers) yet overlooked by many members of the Muslim Ummah. Astaghfirullah (I seek Allah's forgiveness) is a powerful du'a encouraged by our beloved and noble Prophet Muhammad (May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him). The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said this supplication at least seventy (70) to hundred (100) times a day. It is simple and yet powerful, it wipes your stress about life, anxiety, fear of the unknown, it's a gateway to happiness etc. According to a an Hadith the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him) said: “The one who seeks forgiveness among Muslim males and females from Allah Ta’aala twenty six or twenty five times every day, Allah Ta’ala will count that person among those whose Du’a (prayers and supplications) is accepted, and through the barakah (blessings) of whom those on earth gain Rizq (sustenance).” Istighfar relieves you when you feel t

Nigeria at 60: Rembering those that Fought for Our Independence

Nigeria at 60: Rembering those that Fought for Our Independence On the 1st of October 1960, Nigeria our Fatherland became free from the direct rule of the Great Britain. On this day the Union Jack which is the symbol and flag of the British was brought down and the Green and White flag which was the brain-child of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi was hoisted. This marked the freedom and Independence of Nigeria. As students of history and Nigerians we are all aware that the road to Nigeria's freedom was not an easy ride. When Chief Anthony Enahoro moved the motion for the Independence of Nigeria there's already some issues of rivalry among the three Regions that made up the country. This event however delayed the Independence of Nigeria from the British rule. Nigeria a young nation with so much dreams, aspirations, hopes on its leaders and heroes that led to the end of the British colonial rule has a foreign Revenue of only £164 million. And the Federal Government's plans was to embark on

Thiago Silva Apologizes To Chelsea Fans For His Defensive Blunder

On Saturday, 26th of September 2020, Chelsea came from three (3) goals behind by ending the match on a 3:3 draw during their English Premier League encounter with West Brom Albion. You could recall that Chelsea were three goals down during the face-off, they however bounced back after the break with goals from Mason Mount, Callum Hudson Odoi and Tammy Abraham. It was believed that Brazilian defender, Thiago Silva who recently joined Chelsea from PSG of France was responsible for Robinson's goal. However, Thiago Silva who captained the Chelsea side in the draw has at this afternoon on his Instagram account taken responsibility for what happened. He apologized for the blunder through a post on his Instagram account @ thiagosilva  : "There are days when unfortunately hard work doesn't pay off the way we expected." "I am upset, but I take responsibility for the mistake I made, as I always did. As difficult as it may be, we have to get over this and move on. I want to

Some Weird Male Body Parts Women are Obsessed With

Today I am here to bring you some unbelievable male body parts that a lot of women find attractive or let me say obsessed with. Most times as humans we do fall in love with people for different reasons. I have met several ladies who said they love a guy due to his physique, his smile, his looks, a particular body part, etc. The most weird of them all are as follows: FINGER NAILS: I have met a lot of ladies who said that one of the features they adore in their partners are their fingers and nails. However, personally I don't know what is attractive in a man's nails and fingers. LIPS : Yes I know that some people have a very beautiful lips of different colours and sizes but I keep on wondering what is so attractive in a man's lips. Though some ladies do fall in love with guys that have some particular complexions of lips; some said they adore guys with a very dark lips and others with reddish lips. No wonder I see many Nigerian youths trying to bleach their lips to red (pink

Kidnappers Demands N500 Million Ransom from a Tailor to Secure his Wife and Children’s Freedom

Kidnappers Demands N500 Million Ransom from a Tailor to Secure his Wife and Children’s Freedom According to a report from Daily Trust Newspaper Nigeria, Kidnappers are demanding N500 million from a road side tailor after kidnapping his wife and his five children. Pictures: Used for illustration purpose only It was reported that, the kidnapper had stormed Barakallahu, Igabi Local Government in Kaduna which is just some few minutes from the City Centre. The kidnapper stormed the community last Friday around 1:30am kidnapping Mal. Haruna Abdulsalam’s children and their mother, Hajara Abdulsalam. Mal. Haruna stated that the kidnappers had contacted him demanding a ransom of N100 million for each one of his four children and their mother which totaled N500 million. Mal. Haruna who is just a road side tailor, stated that, where on earth do they expect him to get that huge amount of money from. Mal. Haruna said that they have been negotiating with them (kidnappers) to reduce the huge amount t

Tribute to the Late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji, Dr. Shehu Idris

On the early hours of September 20, 2020, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mal. Nasir El-Rufai announced the passing away of his Royal Highness, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris, the Emir of Zazzau after a brief illness. WHO IS LATE ALHAJI, DR. SHEHU IDRIS? Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris, the late Emir of Zazzau Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris  was born on the 20th of February 1936 – 20 September 2020, he died at the age of 84. He was the 18th Fulani Emir of Zazzau and the Chairman of Zazzau Emirate Council and Kaduna State Emirate Council. He ascended the throne on February 8, 1975 following the demise of Alhaji Muhammadu Aminu, the 17th Emir of Zazzau. Prince Charles of Wales and the late Emir of Zazzau Alhaji, Dr. Shehu Idris in year 2006. (Source: Getty Images) He was born into the family of Malam Idrisu Auta and Hajiya AminatuiIdris in Unguwar Iya when his father was the head of Unguwar Iya. His father Malam Idrisu Auta who was sometimes called Auta Sambo. Idrisu Auta's father was Sarkin Zazzau Muhamma