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I am Fulani… The fault is ours
“Let me start by saying that I am Fulani (laughter). My grandfather was an Emir also Fulani my uncle and guardian was also the immediate late Emir of kano Alhaji Ado Bayero and therefore I represent all that has been talked about this afternoon. Sir Ajayi has written a book. And like all Nigerians of his generation, he has written […]
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Saluting The Gallantry Of Igede Chiefs
Yesterday, history was made in Igede. Igede finally selected her historic First Class Chief in the nomenclature of Adirahu Ny’Igede. A perfect gentleman turbaned with humility, christened with benevolence and glorified with excellent service has emerged. He is a retired Commissioner of Police, CP Ogah Ero. I am widely engrossed in felicity not just to watch this happening but, to […]
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Breast Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by outgrowth or proliferation of cells in the body and this abnormal outgrowth may occur to the breast tissues or occur in the breast leading to tumour formation which leads to breast cancer. Breast cancer is really common to women but men are also susceptible to breast cancer. The early stages of breast cancer may […]
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My Kidnapped Story In Makurdi, Benue State
The 8th of March 2017 will forever remain a day to remember. So I went to the bank to withdraw some money since my mum needed it that evening and I wouldn’t be back home until 5pm. Of course banks will be closed by then so I had to withdraw that morning. Like every other day, I left for school […]
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10 Reasons To Not Date A Married Man
There are no positive reasons for dating a married man. Even the good reasons don’t stand the test of time and turn out to be bad ideas in good ideas’ clothing. If you find yourself on the brink of temptation, look at these 10 truths before you leap: He won’t commit to a future with you A man who is […]
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Why I Paid Fulani Herdsmen N10m – Gov Ortom
What is your reaction to the call by Governor Wike for the declaration of State of Emergency in Benue State? It is laughable and unfortunate because if you talk about declaring state of emergency because of killings I am aware that there are more killings in Rivers than Benue State. Here we know the rules while in Rivers State there […]
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Family Power Dispensations
In the lifetime of most Nigerian family settings, there are 3 Dispensations of Power. The 1st is the first 25 years in the life of the family (father, mother, children) where power indisputably rest with the father. The 2nd is after the kids have grown and started working when the power shifts to the mother. The 3rd is when the […]
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Act Now To Save Benue State
Pick up your phone and text your representative at the Benue State House of Assembly to Pass That Bill Now, No To Open Grazing, End The Killings. Warning: Don’t call begging for personal favours! 1. Terkimbi Ikyange, Speaker (Ushongo Local Government Area) – 08055250401 2. James Ejembi, Deputy Speaker (Okpokwu Local Government Area) – 08032897660 3. Ngunan Addingi (Buruku Local Government […]
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In 2007, I almost married a Fulani girl!
She was the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen, more beautiful than most beauty queens (she had some Arab genes in her, hence the very long hair). She was about my height (6 ft), educated, and was deft in the deadly art of using the dagger! Her father had cattle in the thousands which were in Nassarawa, Plateau, Benue and […]
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Cattle Grazing Bill: Benue People To Make, Own The Law
I have read comments by some social media writers drawing unnecessary comparisons between Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom. Most of the comments tilt towards the law on grazing of cattle passed by Ekiti State and the bill sent to the Benue State House of Assembly by Governor Ortom. I am convinced that many […]
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