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Most people think a marriage is in trouble only when it involves shouting, constant arguments, or people sleeping in separate rooms. But that's not always the case. Some marriages are very quiet, and that's exactly what makes them dangerous. The husband and wife go to work, come home, eat together, talk about the children, pay the bills, and go to bed. Everything looks fine from the outside. But deep down, they no longer feel close to each other. They are living in the same house but slowly becoming strangers. The truth is, most marriages don't break overnight. Little by little, people stop talking, stop listening, stop making time for each other, and slowly drift apart. Here are six silent signs that your marriage may need attention: 1. Your conversations are only about responsibilities. If the only things you talk about are the children, bills, errands, or daily routines, while real conversations have disappeared, your emotional connection may be fading. 2. You no longer ...

His Royal Highness, Etsu Nupe, Dr. Yahaya Abubakar CFR, Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers conferred the prestigious traditional title of Kachalan Rabban Nupe (Kpakoyankpa) on Tgst. Bagudu Mustapha Ndayako (M-Nate). Ceremonial Event, Date: Saturday, 1st August, 2026 Venue: Umar Majigi Palace, Bida About Kachalan Rabban Nupe: Tgst. Bagudu Mustapha Ndayako was born on 24th October, 1968 in Zaria, Kaduna State. Education His early education began at Model Primary School, GRA Bida from 1970 to 1980.   In 1980, he gained admission into Government Technical College, Eyagi Bida, where he studied Automobile Mechanics until 1987.   For his tertiary education, he attended The Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi now known as Waziri Ibrahim Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi.   He was there from 1991 to 1994, and returned again from 1998 to 2001 for further studies, obtaining his ND and HND respectively. National Service After his studies, he served his country und...

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  Kwara North has spent years asking for one thing from Abuja: consistency. Not grandstanding, not press releases, but a senator who shows up before election year, understands the peculiar burden of a riverine and border district, and can convert access into projects. In Dr. Mahmud Umar Muhammad, Sodangi of Etsu Tsode Patigi, the district has a candidate whose profile matches that demand. The Profile: Service Before Office Dr. Mahmud is not entering the race as an unfamiliar name. Across Patigi, Edu, Moro, Kaiama and Baruten, he is already known for years of quiet interventions. Education support for students who could not afford fees. Small business backing for women in markets. Medical assistance during emergencies. Presence at funerals and palace engagements when there was nothing to campaign for. On July 21, 2026, he was received at the Lukpada palace in Kpada for a thanksgiving visit following the last party primary. It was his third visit to the community. The first was a con...

A proud moment awaits the Nupe Kingdom. As His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe has conferred one of the Nupe Kingdom’s most revered titles, "Dan-Shettima Nupe (Daudu)",  upon Alhaji Isyaku Shettima, a distinguished son of the land. The title "Dan-Shettima Nupe (Daudu)"  translates to "Son of the Shettima" or "Heir to the Premier."  It is not bestowed lightly. It is reserved for individuals of extraordinary integrity, proven leadership, and deep loyalty to the throne and to the people .  With this honour, the palace has built a bridge between the ancient wisdom of the throne and excellence in modern service. The new "Dan-Shettima Nupe (Daudu)" , Alhaji Isyaku Shettima, built his career at the Central Bank of Nigeria, rising to the rank of Deputy Director. In that role, he stood at the forefront of safeguarding Nigeria’s financial stability. He helped to regulate financial institutions, guide reforms through periods of economic turbule...

  It took me days to sit down and write this. I am still praying I will wake up from this dream of his departure. Losing Muhammed Maigari, Major, does not feel real. He was my younger brother, but life made him my senior friend, my host in Minna, and my guide. Major was a man of the heart. Jovial, full of laughter, and always concerned about those around him. No day passed without him checking on his loved ones, especially his sisters. He loved them deeply and equally, and made sure they were okay. He told me often, “My family are assets, especially my children, my sisters, and my wife.” And he lived by those words. He was a man of integrity, honesty, and respect. You would hardly see him quarrel or fight. When there were issues, he went straight to the point, without pretense or hidden feelings. Blunt, yes, but never with malice. His love for his three daughters was boundless. Every seriousness, every joy he had, went to them. His wife will never forget a man who never joked with ...