unity
29 Dec 2023
Unity is the opposite of being divided. The Cambridge Dictionary defines unity as a state of being joined together or in agreement.
27 Dec 2023
A ranking member of Nigeria's Federal Parliament, the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, has congratulated the President of Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, on his imminent victory in the just-concluded presidential election. Early results showed the incumbent Tshisekedi, with a large lead,…
25 Dec 2023
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, extended his heartfelt wishes of peace, goodwill and prosperity to all Nigerians.
23 Dec 2023
In a revolutionary move, renowned music producer, songwriter, and mix engineer, Iyoula Emmanuel Alvin Jnr, professionally known as BLVCKSAUCE, is set to unveil Project 365 on January 1, 2023. This unprecedented initiative aims to release an original music piece every day for an entire year. Project 365 is a groundbreaking music initiative founded on the…
5 Dec 2023
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, at the weekend, pleaded with Nigerians to spread the gospel of peace, unity, love and tolerance in the country.
5 Dec 2023
Sir: One Yoruba proverb says ai rin po ejo lo n se Iku pa won. Literally translated it means it is the refusal of snakes to flock together that makes it easier for people to kill them. This is one of the ways Yoruba emphasise unity.
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