Supporters of Niger’s junta have been compelled to suspend a census aimed at enlisting volunteers for non-military roles in defence against potential intervention by West African forces, citing an overwhelming turnout of participants. In the hours preceding the planned commencement of the event, thousands of predominantly young men converged outside a stadium in the capital Read More…
Day: 20 August 2023
Man City win 17th straight home game over Magpies 1-0
Manchester City, reigning Premier League champions, achieved an unprecedented feat by clinching their 17th consecutive home victory across all competitions. However, their arduous journey culminated in a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Newcastle United on Saturday. A moment of brilliance from Julian Alvarez secured the vital points for Pep Guardiola’s side, yet the palpable relief exhibited Read More…
Afrobeats Sensation Wizkid Mourns Mother’s Demise
The Afrobeats realm is draped in sorrow as Wizkid, the celebrated icon, faces the heart-wrenching loss of his mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, who passed away in London during the early hours of yesterday, according to media reports. As of now, the details surrounding the incident remain sketchy. Wizkid, who was born Ayo Balogun on July Read More…
Living with an unbelieving spouse
(1 Corinthians 7:12–16; 1 Peter 3:1–7) One situation that many believers in Jesus Christ need the light of the word of God to deal with is how an unbeliever may live successfully with an unbeliever within marriage. The marital condition in which a born-again Christian is involved with an unbeliever is quite prevalent today. Such Read More…
Lagos State Idi-Araba community receives free medical care from NGO
A significant stride in community healthcare has emerged as the Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF) orchestrated a comprehensive medical outreach, benefiting over 350 inhabitants of the Idi-Araba community in Lagos State. Organised by HAF, this initiative took place on a recent Saturday in Lagos, showcasing the commendable efforts of the organisation towards enhancing the well-being of Read More…
Skin toning for kids: Dermatologist warns against a dark path
Dr. Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife, a consultant dermatologist, has vehemently condemned the practice of lightening or toning children’s skin, asserting that it constitutes a form of child abuse with the potential to inflict internal organ damage. According to Cole-Adeife, a member of the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists in Lagos, this revelation emerged during an interview with the Read More…
If democracy comes to grief, blame politicians!
There are some bitter truths that those in the temporary house of power may not like to hear. One such truth is the fact that democracy is not a surefire assurance that a country will prosper. Autocracy, its supposed opposite, is also not guaranteed to lead to misery. If Democracy were an infallible system of Read More…