Many years ago, I read a story. It had to do with a medical breakthrough. Several centuries ago, when medicine was still at one of its crudest points, I’m talking about that era when patients were strapped to a kitchen table and operated on without anaesthesia or any form of painkiller. There was a war Read More…
Urban Living
Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings-the Example of Hezekiah
(2 Kings 18:1-8, 13-18, 28-37; 19:1-2, 5-20, 32-37; 20:1-11) In continuation of our series of messages on Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings, we want to consider the example of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was the son of the wicked King Ahaz (see 2 Kings 16; Isaiah 7). Among all the kings of Judah, no reign plunged the Read More…
Chimpanzees in Côte d’Ivoire employ military strategy in border patrols – researchers
In a region fraught with peril, a group of approximately 30 individuals engaged in a border patrol ascends a rugged hill for reconnaissance. Detecting the sounds of potential adversaries drawing near, the troop makes a strategic withdrawal. In the face of unfavourable odds, there is no rationale for risking combat. This scene, a familiar occurrence Read More…
10 Morning Habits of Successful People
I have had the opportunity to observe some people and certain lifestyle habits and found out they’re closely linked to success and highly productive living, so I will be sharing a few. How one starts the day sets the tone for how the rest of the day will go so the first minutes and hours Read More…
Tribalism is the emperor of all ISMs
Tribalism is the ism topping all isms! All the talk of Socialism, Communism, Humanism, and so on must now be put on one side to make way for the true king of the jungle: Tribalism! Of all the isms of the whole wide world, the most triumphant ism is, without any question whatsoever, tribalism. Look, Read More…
Effeminate boys, masculine girls and sexual ambiguity
By Anene Ejikeme The world record for the longest-ever kiss is held by a Thai couple. Fifty hours! Talk about making pleasure unpleasurable! The rules for the competition were pretty rigorous, designed to ensure fair play. Couples could not take a break from kissing (obviously), they had to be touching each other at all times Read More…
Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings-the Example of Hannah
(1 Samuel 1:1-2:1-11, 18-22) According to Paul the Apostle, only God can supply all the needs of His children (Phil. 4:19— “19 And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus”). He went further to state that God can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we can Read More…
10 Important Things to Do Before You Start That Home Business
So, a home-based business is a small business that operates from the business owner’s house. We’ve read stories of so many multi-billion-dollar businesses that started from the founder’s kitchen, living room and garages and so, to a large extent, many businesses started small and grew over time. We’re going to be looking at things you Read More…
Crafting Unique Scents and Navigating the Fragrance World
I’m Osadebe Frances, also known as The Perfume Madam. My journey into the captivating world of fragrances began in 2013 with a modest investment of just N14,000. At that time, I acquired approximately 120 fragrances from Federico Mahora Nigeria, setting the foundation for my aromatic adventure. In 2018, I embarked on a new chapter, launching Read More…
Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings-The Example of Ruth
(Ruth 1; 3:1-14; 4:13-22) God’s unusual blessings are not restricted to any race or gender of people. This fact is buttressed by the statement of Peter in Acts 10:34-35, while ministering to the household of Cornelius, where he said, “I now realise how true it is that God does not show favouritism, 35 but accepts Read More…