Joke ke … My friend, na very serious matter O. I dey die small-small
O. You no sey since prices of everything don go up for dis village my petty
trade don collapse. My customers no dey show face again. Whose fault be that?
(indicating it) See! Nothing. Notin-notin for pocket … How for do? I think,
think, I nearly run mental, then I come decide sey make I open my mouth before
I die of silence.
... DELE
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A friend and a moocher are two drastically different things. A friend is somebody who genuinely cares about you. A moocher is someone who “exploits the generosity of others” (“Moocher Definition & Meaning,” Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2022). It is not uncommon for a moocher to easily slip into a friend group and try to present themselves as a “friend.” If you are wondering if your “friend” is a moocher, here are five ways to differentiate a true friend from someone abusing your kindness:
A Moocher Never Pays You Back
A definitive way to differentiate a friend from a moocher is if the individual never pays you back. While it is one thing if you treat a friend to a birthday meal or a surprise cup of coffee, it is completely different if a person is always insisting that you pay the bill and they never pay you back. Real friends allow you to treat them for special occasions, but they would not insist on it every time.
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The “manifesto”, signed by 11 prominent activists including Lev Ponomaryov, Oleg Orlov, and Svetlana Gannushkina, announces the creation of a new anti-war council of Russian human rights defenders and is the broadest collective statement against the war by the Russian human rights community to date.
The activists say they will seek to help Russians avoid taking part in the war against Ukraine and to demand that the Ministry of Defence releases accurate information about the number of Russian soldiers killed in the war.
Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration has been delivering infrastructural projects in spite of meagre resources.
He said this at the All Progressives
Congress (APC) Pre-Convention Policy Conference on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, the massive infrastructural
development differentiates the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The conference, with the theme: “Consolidating Democracy: Scorecard, Impact and the Road Ahead”, is to discuss current and future policy direction of the APC.
The following day, I was playing tennis on campus when Toyin walked over with anger written all over her. She told me Mallam Ahmed suddenly became unreasonable and slapped her for the first time and jilted her afterwards. But then she had discovered he had my residential address.
- AMA
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Catch-Up this week spotlights on Lake Atitlan, a place which Writer-philosopher Aldous Huxley called 'the most beautiful lake in the world, and even after almost 90 years, this Guatemalan jewel is as magical as ever.'
According to a USA Today Travel report, Atitlan still flies well under the radar of many travelers, making it an enticing destination for travelers seeking to avoid big crowds.
Giving gifts is a beautiful tradition that helps bond people. Choosing the right gift, worthy of its recipient, is an art that can be daunting for someone not skilled in giving gifts.
However, it should also show the effort that you put into thinking of it. Besides, a gift should be practical and not a random trinket you found in a gift shop. In order to check all these boxes and become a thoughtful gift-giver, you need excellent observation skills and some practice.
If you want to learn the art of becoming a thoughtful gift-giver, this guide is a great place to start.
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Soccer legend David Beckham has lent his Instagram account to a doctor in Ukraine to put a spotlight on the "amazing work" by medical professionals providing care during Russia's invasion of the country, CBSnews reports.
According to the report, the former English national team and Manchester United star handed over his platform with more than 71 million followers to Iryna, the head of the regional perinatal center in Kharkiv, where she's helping mothers give birth safely.
Iryna, who is only identified by her first name, gave a first-person account of what a day in her life is like on Instagram Stories. Video clips showed her next to new mothers, pregnant women and babies on oxygen generators donated by UNICEF. She said she works at the hospital "24/7 now" and "I'm here all day.", the report stated further adding that in one of the videos, Iryna discussed how "difficult" the early days of the war in Ukraine were. She said on the first day of the invasion, all pregnant women were evacuated to the basement and eventually, they grew accustomed to it.
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Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor, made this known on Monday while presenting a communique from the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
He said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also projected the economy to grow at 2.7 per cent, while the Federal Government projected a 4.21 per cent growth.
From Pro-Sound Network comes a report about artistes making hits from home.
Traditionally, according to the report, ''musicians would go to a recording studio to make their hits, which would be kitted out with all the instruments and technology needed. However, technology became more accessible about 50 years ago and some of the most successful musicians ever were able to build full studios in their homes, a trend that continues today. Even more recently, music-making technology has basically become accessible to basically anyone with a smartphone or laptop (although you arguably are more limited this way)''.
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Popular relationship expert, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro aka Blessing CEO has told her fans and the world by extension via a video where to draw the line between “mind your business”, a phrase currently trending on social media amongst some celebrities. See the video below:
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The President, Major General Muhammadu
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‘All are alarmed that weak governance accentuates the problems and casts doubt on the leadership’s ability to weather the storm.
‘Among the daunting headwinds is, ironically, the spike in crude oil and gas prices that ordinarily should have been a boost for a major exporter. But as the country irrationally relies wholly on imports for refined petroleum products, higher prices mean higher costs of imports, and higher subsidy costs, which planned stoppage the government shifted by another 18 months.
‘Corruption, fiscal recklessness by the government and external pressures have, combined with its own incompetence, defeated the monetary authority’s efforts to effectively manage the exchange rate.
Catch-Up this week spotlights on Dudu-Osun, an African black soap made from herbs found in the Savannah and tropical rainforest regions of West Africa. Although the black soap was once only known to people of Yoruba descents. Dudu-Osun, a Nigerian variant of the soap is among the few brands making for wider acceptance and recognition for this beauty product in the mainstream industry.
In an overview, Dudu-Osun is made from shea butter, honey, aloe vera, Osun (camwood), palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, palm bunch ash, lime juice, lemon juice, water and fragrance.
The soap is known to be a gentle cleanser for hair, scalp and skin. Camwood, which is a primary ingredient in this locally made herbal soap has been discovered with exfoliating properties.
For years, beauty experts have claimed traditional black soap is good at alleviating skin ailments and even protecting the skin from premature ageing.
There is a desire to have a dream home in most people. However, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare when the rubber meets the road. This is especially true for many couples who go through the process of building their home. To avoid breaking up or causing further trouble in a relationship, couples need to know how to keep it together. During these challenging times, here are some ways to keep things together when building a home:
Budget Together
A budget is something significant. It
has a vital role to play while building a new house. A proper budget is
necessary so that you can make your construction cost-effective. It will also
help you save money while the building process is going on.
Before starting the construction, it is essential to make a budget for that construction as a couple so that the expenses can be planned out accordingly. A house requires specific items such as wall light fixtures, windows, doors, and so on. Proper planning with the budget will enable you to build a new house on your finances. It is essential to start making a budget as a couple while building a house.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Berlin on Saturday to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The demonstration was held under the motto 'Stop the war! Peace and solidarity for the people in Ukraine'.
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Similar protests were also held in other German cities, including Frankfurt where more than 10,000 people gathered.
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Ramatu Yakubu Kyari, wife of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the bail application of her husband until March 28.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Emeka Nwite fixed March 28 for ruling on the bail motion filed by Ramatu’s husband and others after their lawyers and the prosecution counsel argued their position for and against the request.
Justice Nwite, who adjourned the ruling, ordered Kyari and other police officers seeking for a bail to be remanded in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) pending the determination of the matter.
Homily delivered by Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama at the opening mass of the 1st Plenary of Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria, held Sunday 6, March 2022 at St Gabriel Catholic Church, durumi 1, Abuja.
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The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has advised Nigerians to use competence as the yardstick as they go to the polls to choose a new President for the nation in 2023.
The group called on Nigerians to avoid the temptation of falling into a divisive political campaign ahead of next year’s general elections in the country.
Archbishop Augustine Akubeze, the President of CBCN, made the remarks during the opening of the organisation’s first plenary in 2022, held in Abuja.
Akubeze said that Nigerians cannot run away from the fact that very often, people get the kind of government they deserve, lamenting that the number of Nigerians who vote was very few.
On Catch-Up this week we have our spotlight on “Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket” which reportedly began as a simple lunch counter selling sandwiches in a gas station along Route 66, operated by Ervin 'Irv' Kolarik, that was opened some time during the late 1920s. In 1938, two local farm women entered Irv Kolarik's gas station for a cup of coffee; they overheard him complaining about how he hated running a gas station and preferred running the lunch counter instead, and offered to share their secret recipe for fried chicken with him if he agreed to buy his chickens from them. In fact, they even agreed to go to work for him and make the chicken. Kolarik consented, and the chicken was an instant success. The lunch counter was no longer sufficient for serving customers. Kolarik initially converted the station's by then disused automobile repair garage bays into dining rooms, which eventually became known as the National Chicken Basket; but by the mid-1940s, further demand made it clear that a new building was needed to serve patrons. This prompted Kolarik to buy the adjacent property and build a full-service restaurant. Kolarik hired Chicago architect Eugene F. Stoyke to construct the one-story brick restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Back in the day, dating was much simpler and easier. Today, the case is completely different. Most people tend to overthink the obvious things and that makes it harder for them to enjoy their love life. Single people simply can't ignore the myths they hear about other dating niches and this can prevent them from having a fulfilling romantic life. Well, dating for disabled is not an exception. This particular part of the dating realm is riddled with unfair misconceptions and we're about to debunk the 5 biggest myths these people are dealing with on a daily basis.
"People With Disabilities Should Be Treated Differently"
This is definitely one of the most annoying myths about disabled dating out there. A lot of people think that differently-abled individuals require some kind of a special treatment and this is the biggest reason why these folks are not excited about revealing their disabilities. If you're about to go on a date with someone from this dating niche, make sure to treat your companion with nothing but respect. Avoid being condescending at all costs.
According to a BBC News report, a Ukrainian couple have tied the knot on the frontline. The military-style wedding took place at a check-point near the country's capital, Kyiv. The mayor - and former world heavyweight boxing champion - Vitaliy Klitschko, was among the guests.
See the video below, curtsey, BBCNews:
The Lux Terra Leadership Foundation on Saturday March 5, 2022, at the Ibeto Hotel in Abuja, held its maiden Book Festival that was aimed at promoting the culture of reading and writing in the Nigerian society.
The event attracted scores of University Professors of various disciplines, including current and former Vice Chancellors of Universities, many retired and serving Court Judges, and a number of Catholic Bishops, Priests and Religious.
Others in attendance were student representatives from Universities, Secondary Schools, and Primary Schools, as well as hundreds of other invited members of the public.
As Black Africans all over the world scream racism and turn the global media increasingly against Ukraine, because their border officials prioritised the evacuation of Ukrainian citizens over foreigners (they did not do it to only Black Africans. I went there to verify. They did it to all non nationals), let us remember that the largest church in Ukraine is the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations. It was founded by a Black African. Specifically, a Nigerian. Mr. Sunday Adelaja.
Reno Omokri made these submissions via a post on his Instagram page a few minutes ago.
“So, Ukrainians are so racist that they gathered and worshiped in large numbers at a church with Nigerian roots?”, the message stated. “Where are human beings most open and sincere? Of course, that would be in a house of worship!
XLUSIVE INTERACTIVE this week is a spotlight on @Tinyjewishgirl, as packaged by the Interview Magazine.
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Clara Perlmutter—or @tinyjewishgirl, as
she’s known to her 772K TikTok followers—found internet fame during the depths
of the pandemic. When lockdowns forced her to leave NYU for her parents’ home
in Connecticut, Perlmutter, who had spent her college career mastering the art
of the perfect on-campus fit, satiated her aesthetic boredom with a series of
TikToks staged in the middle of her jam-packed closet. The college student
showed viewers how she would dress for occasions that didn’t exist, trotting
out obscure ’90s designer pieces and thrifted favorites in the process. Two
years later, Perlmutter has remained true to her own formula, drawing on an
expansive knowledge of fashion history to source archival pieces while pulling
together ever-more outlandish outfits. To find out how she does it, we slid
into the @tinyjewishgirl DMs.
INTERVIEW: A/S/L?
TINYJEWISHGIRL: 23, female, NYC.
INTERVIEW: What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
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