Month: August 2025

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How to Build a Lasting Marriage

How to Build a Lasting Marriage: 12 Essential Elements for Success

A successful marriage is built on a foundation of love, trust, and commitment. However, it’s the daily efforts and intentional actions that strengthen the bond between partners. In this article, we’ll explore the 12 essential elements that can help couples build a strong, fulfilling, and lasting marriage.

  1. Effective Communication
    Open, honest, and respectful communication is the backbone of a successful marriage. Make time to talk, listen actively, and clarify expectations.
  2. Trust
    Trust is the glue that holds a marriage together. Build and maintain trust by being reliable, transparent, and faithful.
  3. Mutual Respect
    Value and respect each other’s thoughts, feelings, and boundaries. Recognize that you’re equal partners in the relationship.
  4. Emotional Intelligence
    Recognize, understand, and manage your emotions and your partner’s. Emotional intelligence helps you navigate conflicts and challenging situations.
  5. Compromise and Flexibility
    No two people are alike, and compromise is essential. Be willing to find common ground and adapt to changing circumstances.
  6. Support and Encouragement
    Foster a supportive environment where both partners feel encouraged and motivated. Celebrate each other’s successes and offer a helping hand during challenging times.
  7. Intimacy and Affection
    Nurture emotional and physical connection through regular dates, surprises, and affectionate gestures.
  8. Conflict Resolution
    Conflicts are inevitable, but it’s how you resolve them that matters. Address conflicts constructively, focusing on solutions rather than blame.
  9. Shared Values and Goals
    Align your values and work towards common goals. This helps you stay connected and motivated as a team.
  10. Personal Growth
    Encourage individual growth, learning, and self-improvement. Support each other’s passions and interests.
  11. Teamwork
    Collaborate, cooperate, and work together to overcome challenges. Remember, you’re in this together.
  12. Forgiveness and Understanding
    Practice forgiveness, empathy, and understanding. Let go of grudges and focus on moving forward together.

By incorporating these 12 essential elements into your marriage, you can build a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling relationship. Remember, marriage is a journey, and it takes effort and commitment from both partners to make it thrive.

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“Maturity in Marriage: The Key to a Successful Relationship

“Maturity in Marriage: The Key to a Successful Relationship

Being mature in marriage means having the ability to live and cope successfully with your partner. It involves being patient, understanding, and wise in managing the ups and downs of married life.

Some key qualities of maturity in marriage include:

  • Patience: Being able to handle conflicts and challenges with calmness and composure
  • Understanding: Being able to see things from your partner’s perspective and empathize with their feelings
  • Wisdom: Being able to make informed decisions and navigate complex situations
  • Responsibility: Taking ownership of your actions and being accountable for your mistakes
  • Communication: Being able to express yourself effectively and listen actively to your partner

By developing these qualities, couples can build a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling marriage. Maturity in marriage is not just about age or experience, but about being willing to learn, grow, and work together as a team.

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“Dropping Out Doesn’t Mean Failing: Femi Otedola’s Story”

Femi Otedola, the billionaire businessman, is a shining example of how success is not solely dependent on academic credentials. Despite struggling in school and not attending university, Otedola has built a business empire that spans oil, energy, finance, and philanthropy.

Otedola’s academic struggles began early on. He attended prestigious schools like Methodist Boys’ High School in Lagos and Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo, but consistently ranked at the bottom of his class. After completing his Lower Sixth examination, Otedola decided to drop out of school, realizing that academia wasn’t his forte.

However, Otedola’s true passion lay in business. He found fascination with his father’s printing company, Impact Press, and quickly learned the ins and outs of the industry. Otedola’s father eventually allowed him to work full-time in the business, and he threw himself into the role. At just 25 years old, Otedola became the managing director of Impact Press.

Otedola’s success didn’t stop there. He went on to build a business empire, investing in various sectors and becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Nigeria. His story serves as a testament to the fact that success is not solely dependent on academic credentials, but rather on hard work, determination, and a willingness to take risks.

Today, Otedola is a respected businessman and philanthropist, known for his generosity and commitment to giving back to his community. His story is an inspiration to many, showing that with the right mindset and work ethic, anyone can achieve success, regardless of their academic background.

Some key takeaways from Otedola’s story include:

– The importance of finding one’s passion and pursuing it with dedication and hard work
– The fact that success is not solely dependent on academic credentials
– The value of learning from failures and using them as stepping stones to success
– The importance of taking calculated risks and being willing to step outside one’s comfort zone

Overall, Femi Otedola’s story is a powerful reminder that success is within reach, regardless of one’s academic background. With the right mindset and work ethic, anyone can achieve greatness and build a successful career.

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Ooni Dismisses 48-hour Ultimatum, Describes Alafain as COMEDIAN

Ooni Dismisses 48-hour Ultimatum, Describes Alafain as COMEDIAN

Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has refused to respond to the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, over the controversial ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’ chieftaincy title he recently conferred on Ibadan-based businessman, Engineer Dotun Sanusi, aka Ilaji.

Speaking on Tuesday through his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, the Ooni dismissed the threat as “empty” and unworthy of an official response.

In a Facebook post, Olafare disclosed that Oba Ogunwusi personally directed him to ignore the Alaafin’s warning, insisting that the matter had already been subjected to the “court of public opinion.”

Olafare described the Alaafin as a “comedian”, likening him to the late popular comedian, Moses Olaiya, better known by his stage name ‘Baba Sala’.

“My Principal has directed me against issuing a Press Release on the Empty Threat of the Alawada Babasala,” he said.

“I beg to disappoint you gentlemen of the press. We cannot dignify the undignifyable with an official response. We leave the matter to be handled in the public court of opinion has it is already being treated.

“Let’s rather focus on narratives that unite us rather than the ones capable of dividing us.

“No Press Release pls. 48 Hours My Foot!!!”

The Alaafin had on Monday described the Ooni’s action as an “affront” and a direct challenge to his authority after the conferment of the “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” title on Sanusi.

In a statement signed by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Oyo monarch declared that only the Alaafin holds the exclusive right to bestow Yoruba-wide titles, citing a Supreme Court ruling as precedent.

“The conferment of a Yoruba-wide chieftaincy title by the Ooni is not only ultra vires but an insult to the Titan of Yorubaland. The Supreme Court itself has ruled that only the Alaafin has such authority. Yet, the Ooni continues to act above the law, trampling on both tradition and the courts,” the statement read.

The Alaafin warned that failure by the Ooni to withdraw the title within 48 hours would attract “consequences.”

This is not the first time both stools have clashed over chieftaincy matters. In 1991, the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, accused the then Ooni, Oba Okunade Sijuade, of desecrating tradition after he conferred the “Akinrogun of Yorubaland” title on Chief Tom Ikimi, then National Chairman of the National Republican Convention.

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COAS RESHUFFLES NIGERIAN ARMY HIGH COMMAND, APPOINTS NEW PSOs, GOCs, OTHER COMMANDERS

COAS RESHUFFLES NIGERIAN ARMY HIGH COMMAND, APPOINTS NEW PSOs, GOCs, OTHER Commander

in a strategic move to strengthen leadership and reposition the Nigerian Army (NA) for greater operational effectiveness, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers to key command, instructional, and staff positions across various formations and units of the Nigerian Army.

The redeployment encompasses few Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters (AHQ), two General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, and Brigade Commanders, among other appointments critical to the Nigerian Army’s operational and administrative structure.

Some of the senior officers appointed as Principal Staff Officers at the Army Headquarters include, Maj Gen AA Adeyinka who was posted from Nigerian Army Corp of Supply and Transport (NACST) to the Department of Army Logistics and appointed Chief of Logistics (Army), Maj Gen AA Adekeye posted from AHQ Department of Standard and Evaluation to AHQ Department of Personnel Management as Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Maj Gen TB Ugiagbe from Headquarters Nigerian Army Intelligence Corp to Army Headquarters Department of Standard and Evaluation and appointed Chief of Standard and Evaluation.

Others are Maj Gen AA Idris from Defence Headquarters to Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps and appointed Chief of Military Intelligence (Army), Maj Gen MO Erebulu from the Department of Special Services and Programmes to Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police and appointed Provost Marshall (Army). Furthermore, Maj Gen EA Anaryu from Defence Space Administration have been redeployed and appointed Corps Commander Supply and Transport while Maj Gen SA Akesode from Office of the National Security Adviser to African Union Verification Mission in Tigray Region, Ethiopia as Head of Mission, while Maj Gen JE Osifo from Nigerian Army School of Finance and Accounts, to Nigerian Army Finance Corporation as Director General.

Senior officers appointed as General Officers Commanding (GOCs) are Major General ASM Wase from Department of Training to Headquarters 1 Division/Sector 1 Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) as GOC 1 Division/Commander Sector 1, Maj Gen CR Nnebeife is also appointed as the General Officer Commanding 2 Division/ Sector 3 Joint Task Force OPFY.Some of the senior officers appointed as Commandants of NA Training Institutions are,

Maj Gen MO Ihanuwaze from Nigerian Army Finance Insurance Corporation to Nigerian Army Finance School and Administration and appointed Commandant, Maj Gen KO Osemwegie now the commandant Army Signal School, Maj Gen AJ Aliyu also appointed commandant Nigerian Army Ordinance School, while Maj Gen AC Adetoba was posted from the Department of Transformation and Innovation to Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management as commandant amongst others. Other senior officers also affected in the redeployment are Brig Gen M Jimoh from HQ Operation FANSAN YAMMA to HQ 1 Brigade as Commander, Brig Gen NE Okoloagu from Army War College Nigeria to 2 Brigade as Commander as well as Brig Gen AA Bello from Nigerian Army School of Infantry to 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3 JTF South South Operation DELTA SAFE as Commander.

The Chief of Army Staff has charged the newly appointed senior officers to redouble their effort and commitment to duty in ensuring the sustenance of the ongoing onslaught against terrorism, insurgency and other threats to national security, as they assume their new appointments.

He also reiterates his commitment to welfare of troops as paramount to operational successes. APPOLONIA ANELE Lieutenant ColonelActing Director Army Public Relations 17 August 2025

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Justina Azuka has made history by becoming the first-ever candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to win an election in Nigeria.

Justina Azuka has made history by becoming the first-ever candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to win an election in Nigeria.

She was elected as the representative for Onitsha North 1 Constituency in Anambra State. This victory marks a significant breakthrough for the ADC, a party that has struggled to gain foothold in mainstream electoral contests.Azuka’s win is not only a milestone for the ADC but also a symbol of growing desire among Nigerians for a third force in politics.

Her campaign team praised the constituents for their support and peaceful participation, noting that the massive turnout reflected the resilience of the people’s democratic spirit.Some key highlights of Azuka’s victory include:

Historic Win: Azuka’s election marks the first time the ADC has secured a win in Nigeria, making it a landmark moment for the party.- Women’s Empowerment: As a female candidate, Azuka’s victory is seen as a step forward for gender representation in politics, inspiring other women to take part in electoral processes.

Alternative Voice: The ADC’s win in Onitsha North 1 Constituency signals a potential shift in the country’s political landscape, with voters increasingly willing to experiment beyond established party lines.

Grassroots Support: Azuka’s campaign received support from former Anambra Governor Peter Obi, whose endorsement was seen as instrumental in boosting voter confidence.

However, it’s worth noting that APGA’s Ifeoma Azikiwe ultimately won the Onitsha North 1 State Constituency seat, defeating Justina Azuka in the polls.

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13 Men Convicted for Open Defecation and Urination in Lagos, Sentenced to 3 Months Imprisonment

13 Men Convicted for Open Defecation and Urination in Lagos, Sentenced to 3 Months Imprisonment

A Magistrate court in Bolade Oshodi, Lagos, has convicted 13 individuals for engaging in open defecation and urination at Agege and Alimosho areas. Each convict was sentenced to three months imprisonment after pleading guilty to the charges.

The convicts include:

  • Friday Samuel, 49 years
  • Sulaimon Olalekan, 54 years
  • Idris Jimoh, 45 years
  • Alao Babatunde, 54 years
  • Chinonso Dominic, 21 years
  • Akeem Suraju, 42 years
  • Lawal Idris, 29 years
  • Oluwatobi Adebayo, 30 years
  • Ismaila Adeyemi, 35 years
  • Murtala Jamilu, 20 years
  • Samson Memudia, 54 years
  • Jamilu Abdullahi, 29 years
  • Ganiyu Akeem, 55 years

This development serves as a warning to others, emphasizing the importance of proper waste disposal and sanitation in the state.

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has indeed confirmed the arrest of two top commanders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru), an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Nigeria. The arrested individuals are:

The Federal Government of Nigeria has indeed confirmed the arrest of two top commanders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru), an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Nigeria. The arrested individuals are:

Mahmud Muhammad Usman (Abu Bara’a): Identified as the self-styled Emir of Ansaru, Abu Bara’a was the coordinator of the group’s sleeper cells across Nigeria and masterminded several high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies to finance extremist activities.

Mahmud al-Nigeri (Mallam Mamuda): Deputy commander of Ansaru, Mallam Mamuda led the notorious “Mahmudawa” faction operating around Kainji National Park and is believed to have received training in Libya under foreign jihadist instructors.

The arrests were made between May and July 2025, following a months-long intelligence-led operation by Nigeria’s security and intelligence agencies. According to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the capture of these two Ansaru leaders has effectively dismantled the group’s central command and paves the way for its complete annihilation.

Some of the notable attacks attributed to Ansaru include:

  • 2022 Kuje Prison Break: Ansaru claimed responsibility for the attack on Kuje prison in Abuja, which resulted in the escape of several high-profile inmates.
  • Abduction of French Engineer Francis Collomp: In 2013, Ansaru kidnapped French engineer Francis Collomp in Katsina.
  • Kidnapping of Emir of Wawa: The group was also behind the abduction of the Emir of Wawa.
  • Attack on Niger Uranium Facility: Ansaru claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on a uranium facility in the 2022 Kuje Prison Break.

The Federal Government has stated that the captured materials and digital evidence are undergoing forensic analysis to provide further intelligence on the group’s networks in Nigeria and the Sahel region.

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Chief Kanran Passes Away at 72

Veteran Nollywood Actor Chief Kanran Passes Away at 72

Chief Kanran, whose real name was Olusegun Akinremi, was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, renowned for his unique style, humor, and commanding performances in numerous stage plays and movies over several decades. He died on Friday morning, at the age of 72.

Early Life and Career

Chief Kanran began his acting career as a child, featuring in stage dramas during Easter and Christmas celebrations. He trained at the Centre for Cultural Studies (now Department of Creative Arts) at the University of Lagos and later obtained a diploma in directing, acting, and film production from Obafemi Awolowo University.

Notable Works

Some of his notable works include:
– Langbodo, Nigeria’s official drama entry for FESTAC ’77
– Ewe Orun
– Aiye
– Efunsetan Aniwura
– Agbarin
– Bata Wahala
– Mirror in the Sun, marking his transition from stage to television

Legacy

Chief Kanran was a versatile crossover actor who appeared in numerous Yoruba stage productions, television shows, and films. He was known for his commanding performances, sharp wit, and magnetic stage presence. His legacy extends beyond his on-screen work, as he mentored many younger actors and contributed significantly to the growth of the Yoruba film industry.

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I have bought my Burial Site, wrote my will

I have bought my Burial Site, wrote my will

Actress Kemi Afolabi has revealed the harrowing ordeal she faced while battling lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own organs and tissues.In an interview on Doyin Kukoyi TV, Afolabi recounted how, at the peak of her health crisis, she was unable to eat or drink, relied on oxygen to breathe, and even prepared for the worst by purchasing a burial site and writing her will.She credited her survival to God’s grace and the unwavering support of her family, friends, and colleagues.

Afolabi said her struggle began with severe joint pain “more intense than childbirth,” which led to multiple misdiagnoses at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). It was only after seeking medical care abroad that she finally received the correct diagnosis.She said, “When I was down with Lupus, I thought the end had come. I couldn’t eat or drink. I was using oxygen to breathe. I already bought where I would be buried, and I wrote my Will, but God said it was not yet time to go. I survived with the power of God, the support of my family, friends and colleagues. Lupus has killed a lot of people. I had never heard of it till I experienced it. It is an autoimmune disease that will make your body’s system work against itself. The organs will not function properly

“When it first started with me, all the joints in my body gave me intense pain. Childbirth pain is a little compared to the pain of Lupus. They were diagnosing different diseases for me at LUTH until I travelled out and was told it’s Lupus. Lupus has no cure, I am still managing it with medications. I travel abroad every now and then because of it. I get an injection every day. I can’t be under the light for a long time like I used to when acting. People were saying so many things, but the one that got to me most was when someone said I have been used spiritually.”