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Home: Beyond Physical Boundaries

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Home is often thought of as a physical structure, a place where you reside or come back to after a long day. It is where we seek solace, comfort, and familiarity. However, sometimes the four walls surrounding us do not define home. Sometimes home expands beyond the boundaries of a mere house and transcends into a mental state, a state of peace, tranquillity, love, and understanding. Amidst the chaos of our lives, we all crave that sanctuary, that place of solace where our spirits can find respite. It is not uncommon to discover this sense of home in unexpected corners of our lives. It could be within the walls of our workplace, where the bustle of daily tasks and interactions unveil hidden understanding and camaraderie. It could be hidden amongst the shelves of our shop, where the serenity of pursuing our passions instills a sense of belonging and purpose. These places become our havens, where we find ourselves at ease, where the worries of the world fade away. Yet, it is the people wh...
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Seeking Genuine Hearts

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In a world that often seems overrun with wickedness, it can be disheartening and easy to lose faith in humanity. The headlines are filled with stories of greed, deceit, and selfishness, leaving little room for hope. However, amidst all the chaos, if we pay attention and look closely, we can find genuine people - heartfelt individuals who truly care. It's easy to become disillusioned and believe that everyone has ulterior motives, that kindness and compassion have become scarce commodities. But if we pause and reflect, we can remember those instances when a stranger went out of their way to help us or a friend who consistently supports and uplifts us without expecting anything in return. These are the moments that reignite our faith in mankind. Despite the evil and negativity that sometimes seem all-encompassing, there are still authentic souls fighting against the tide. They may not make the headlines or receive the recognition they deserve, but their impact on our lives is immeasu...
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King Chu Hosts NIJ PGD Graduates

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 Young journalists have been advised not to join the bandwagon, rather they should be the change agents and hope for better generations to come.  King Amb. Dr Appolus Chu with a cross-section of the graduates The Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia the X of Eleme kingdom, his royal highness kingdom king Dr Appolus Chu gave this advice during a meet and greet with young journalists who just graduated from The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, the meeting was held at Cactus in Lagos. King Chu explained that the role of media in nation-building cannot be underestimated, saying that practitioners of the profession should see themselves as the hope for a new Nigeria. He advised the journalists to be dedicated to their profession and not to be distracted by politics or politicians for the benefit of humanity at large.  He described the graduate as the Redeemers Future of Nigeria, (RFN). While speaking on behalf of the journalists, Aisha Badeggi, expressed delight and gratitude...
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Attain Mental Peace!

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Written by Hadiza Babakatcha  Happiness and attitude towards attaining peace of mind.  Many a time, we attach happiness to people or things. Alas, happiness is found within and not around you... This is a lesson some people learned the hard way while to some, it takes a lifetime to realise this. Credit Google   A poet & writer of Liberal views, Edward Jerningham aptly said, to be happy you must be your own sunshine. Again, an American actress Julia Roberts noted that one of the first steps to happiness is deciding that you want to be happy and knowing what that means. To be happy is a choice you make every day, every hour, refining and renewing that state is a constant pursuit. I have learnt that it is not what people say to you, or what people think about you that shapes your happiness or attitude which determines your state of mind at any given moment or situation. Rather it is what you say to yourself because the strongest and the most destructive voice is your own...
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We are yet to get it right.

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By Hadiza Babakatcha  Every family is paying or has paid the Supreme tax to the negligence and failure of those we chose as leaders.  Photo credit_Google Every household in Nigeria, I mean the ordinary Nigerians, who can not afford to send their loved ones abroad, have paid heavily to insecurity, bad road, dilapidated health facilities, power failure, unavailability of potable water and the list continues... How do I describe our dear country Nigeria? What role are you playing in Nigeria? Are you in a driver's seat? Or are you a passenger? How has been the journey in the last ten years? What role have you been playing? Have you just been hanging around surviving and complaining? I understand, some times we feel hopeless and lost, and we ask questions, Yet, there are no answers, this makes us feel like victims in our own fathers' land. The situation is deteriorating in my opinion. Men argue it every day, they lament the situation, the pitiful circumstance we are in, as Nigerian...
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Rivers State And The Deadly Sooth

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By: BABAKATCHA HADIZA   The executive governor of Rivers state, Bar. Nyesom Wike, on Friday 14th January 2022, declared war against illegal refining which is causing blacksoot with adverse health effects on residents and environmental challenges in the state.  Photo credit_Google   Governor Nyesom Wike, made the declaration on African Independent Television, ait. He said blacksoot "is a serious matter, in fact it's a war" the governor sets out to stop illegal refining or bunkering which was referred to as operation shot down illegal crude oil activities in Rivers state.  The governor accompanied by security operatives identified and raided some illegal crude oil refinery in some part of the state, we laud the efforts of the governor even as the road were barricade with vehicles in a certain local government area, he walked into the bush,he noted that the blacksoot must be confronted because it is capable of causing cancer amongst other challenges, and also tha...
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The Strings Of a Woman

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  Written by Hadiza Babakatcha   How do we say what we have in mind, when most people especially our dear loved ones are only waiting to judge and cast blames on us?  Photo credit_Google   Why is the world so cruel, that those whose love we yearn for are always the ones who hurt us the most? What did we do to life to be treated with so much distress and minority mindset? She is a woman, she has no life without a man, what did we do wrong? Where did we miss it? Because she is a woman she can't mount to nothing because she is a daughter, a mother and somebody's wife?  Such talks lingers on the lips of outsiders, but demoralises and break every bone in us when it comes from those we cherish, and expect to draw strength from.  Because she is a girl, her life means nothing without a man, what did we do wrong? This African mentality has eroded and eaten so deep in our homes, even mothers who are supposed to cheer their female children to aim for the sky are the o...
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Royal Fathers Congratulate King Chu Over His New Appointment

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Nigerian Royal Fathers has congratulated king Appolus Chu for accepting the appointment as the Chairman, National Coordinating Committee of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.  King Appolus Chu, chairman coordinating committee   The appointment which was announced by the Chairman, governing council of the National Development Council of Traditional Rulers, the Ovie of Uvwie kingdom, HRM, Emmanuel Sideso during the governing council meeting held yesterday in Abuja, was attended by many traditional rulers amongst which include; Emir of Kurbo, HRH Alhaji Umar Atiku; Amaeke Abiriba of Abia State, HRM, Kalu Kalu Ogbu; the Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme Kingdom, HRH Appolus Chu; the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Sideso; the state chairman, Akwa Ibom traditional Council and Oku Ibom Ibibio, His Eminence Nlenyin Solomon, and others. From left; HRH. Appolus Chu; HRM. Emmanuel Sideso; HRH. ALH Umar Atiku and  His Eminence, Nlenyin Solomon     Accord...
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King Chu Refuses His Nomination.

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 More Recognition; king Appolus Chu has been announced as the chairman coordinating committee of the National Development Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria on the 24th February, 2022, during the traditional council meeting in Abuja. The meeting which held at the Transcorp Hilton Hall, has in attendance, the Emir of Kurbo, his royal highness, Alhaji Dr. Umar Atiku, Amaeke Abiriba of Abia state, his royal majesty, Kalu Kalu Ogbu, the Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme kingdom, his royal highness, king Dr. Appolus Chu, the Ovie of Uvwie kingdom, His royal majesty, Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, the state chairman Akwa Ibom traditional Council and Oku ibom ibibio, his Eminence Nlenyin Solomon, and other royal fathers.  King Appolus Chu, turned down and refused his nomination as the National chairman coordinating committee, but all members, that is, the kings in the governing council insisted that the appointment was because of his outstanding contributions, experiences,...
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Blessings; A girl child

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A world without a girl, is as impossible as a world without water. Photo credit_Google . There is no gainsaying that water is important to our everyday life, it is key to our survival. Such is a girl child to nature, she is a blessing to her parents and the larger community.  In our contemporary society, most girls grow up with so many invisible strings pulling them from different directions which over time make up a mindset for most girls. In Africa, when a woman gives birth, the first question mostly asked is, "Is he a boy?" Only a few add girl to the question. Well, that depicts the value placed on the female gender. Cultural belief has painted the impression that the existence of a generation is hinged on the shoulder of a man. Alas! On the flip side of the coin, without the female gender, this can not be achieved. Also, without her, procreation will hit a firm resistance. So, female gender can be likened to water which turns the dry land into a productive one. Though, so...
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Government of Accra Ghana invites His Royal Highness, King Appolus Chu.

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 The ministry of chieftancy and traditional affairs Osu Traditional Council Accra, Ghana will be laying to rest the remains of his royal Majesty, D.F Nii Okwei kinka Dawuono vi, Osun mantse & president of the Osun Traditional Council. nii Osun mantse at the Palace of king Appolus Chu   The burial is a national event, thus, the president of The Republic of Ghana, The Speaker of Parliament, The Chief Judge of the federation and the entire judiciary, diplomatic corps, members of Parliament, the political divides, and other key officials shall be in attendance.  Burial arrangement   The ministry of chieftaincy and traditional affairs invites the Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme kingdom, His Royal Highness, king, Dr. Appolus Chu to grace the burial ceremony of the Osun mantse & president of Accra House of chiefs, Nii Okwei kinka Dawuono vi. The late Osun mantse was in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria during king Appolus Chu's 50th birthday ceremony beca...
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Tribunal Rejects Application: Baale upgrades status to Oba

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Igbo-Efon Chieftaincy tussle: Baale loses bid to become Oba. The application by the Baale of Igbo Efon, in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state, Chief Semiu Aniyalorun Abogun, to upgrade himself to Oba, has been rejected by the state Standing Tribunal of Inquiry into Chieftaincy matters, chaired by Hon. Justice Ojikutu-Oshode (Mrs) Rtd. Photo credit_Nigerialawyers.com Presenting its findings, the Tribunal found that the Baale and members of Abogun family, did not put any concrete and convincing material facts before it, to establish their link with any royalty. It further observed that there is no recognized or gazetted Baale of Igbo Efon, which could be upgraded. The Tribunal stated that the existing Oba, His Royal Majesty; Adetunji Akinloye, is the only recognized Oba over Igbo Efon and that the Oba and Ojomu Chieftaincy family of Ajiran land, are the rightful owners of the land in Igbo Efon. It also found that the Baale has failed to follow some procedures, such as  -- n...
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Your Child: A perpetrator or a victim?

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Are you a parent or guardian? Do you criticize your child more than you praise him? Are you always angry when supervising his home work or chores? Do you shout or slap or maybe spank the child, because his not meeting up to your expectations?  Take it easy. Having a high expectation of your child is normal, placing a child under pressure, or beating him for making mistakes would not yield the results you want.   A researcher at the University of Pretoria, Centre for child law, Isabel Magaya said, when children are exposed to violence in the home, there’s a high possibility for a boy when he grows up, to become a perpetrator and for a girl when she grows up, to become a victim. Isabel Magaya.  Photo credit_Google  Some parents because they expects perfection from their child pushes and abuses the child verbally and physically.They call the child rubbish and all sorts of downgrading names, makes the child feel shameful and unworthy for not meeting up to their ex...
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Low self esteem and depression in children, parents to be blamed?

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Perfection is God's business, we are human.  Perfection does not exist in reality. No one is perfect, nothing is perfect. Perfection is merely a man's illusion, it simply doesn't exist in the universe. The man whom is regarded as the most brilliant theoretical physicist in history, Stephen Hawking said, One of the basic rules of universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn't exist... without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist. Imperfection, they say is beauty, it is better to be ridiculous than to be boring. An American novelist and a nonfiction writer, Anne Lamott said, perfection is shallow, unreal and fatally uninteresting. Again, according to An American computer scientist, Jaron Lanier, seeking perfection in human affairs is a perfect way to destroy them.  In the world today, some parents place unnecessary pressure on their children, because they expects perfection from them. Having a high expectation of your child is normal and can be hel...
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AREWA PASTORS VISITS RIVERS STATE

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 A man whom God has chosen & blessed.  There is a Northern adage that says, a cow head does not hide in a beans soup, either the ear or the horn will definitely show. This is the story of the Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme kingdom, His Royal Highness, king. Dr. Appolus Chu, a distinguished royal father, a bridge builder, a detribalized Nigerian, a preacher and lover of peace and unity. A man whom is well known in all corners of the country and even beyond the shores of Nigeria.  The AREWA PASTORS presented an award of excellence to king Appolus Chu as THE MOST NATIONALISTIC ROYAL FATHER IN NIGERIA.  This award is timely and well deserved. All the way from the Northern part of Nigeria to South South region to honour a man, whom God has distinguished and honoured.  Indeed. A cow head does not hide in a beans soup. Congratulations to King Appolus Chu.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE KING OF AFRICA. HRH. DR. APPOLUS CHU

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 Birthday is a time to celebrate the memories of yesterday, joys of today and the hopes of tomorrow. As the Egbere Emere Okori and Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme celebrates his 52nd birthday. I, Hadiza Babakatcha celebrates a father with a large heart, a heart of gold. He is not just a royal highness in Eleme, he is a recognised royal father within and beyond the shores of Africa.  His ascension to the throne of Okori, Ogale and Nchia has brought peace, unity, growth and development to these communities and Rivers state at large. His style, grace, influence, personality, selflessness, carriage and humbleness has been well appreciated as one of the respected and admired royal fathers in Nigeria and beyond.  On behalf of yajoomedia and all mentees of king Appolus Chu. I wish you a happy birthday. May happiness be yours on your special day and on all the days of your life, with many happy returns in good health and increased grace and wisdom.  As you step in to another year, ...
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Election Is Not War, Avoid Violence And Stay Alive.

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  Written by Hadiza Babakatcha  Election is not war, avoid violence and stay alive. This is a call to my generation; the youth, the hope of every well meaning nation, the change agents, the beacon of hope for a brighter tomorrow and a better assured generations to come.  Photo credit_Google   Do you remember been told that you were the leader of tomorrow, since our kindergarten days? Yes, I know leadership transverse across all sphere of life. So, it will be right to say that you are a leader in your own capacity and level.  I recall an incident when i was about twelve years old. I'm from an extended family, with many siblings. Our grandmother mostly comes around, she enjoys spending time with her grandkids. The area where our house is located is mostly quiet, although not a government reserved area. I think, it was because that area, was a new layout as at then, no many buildings nor familiarities with neighbours. I remembered, whenever it's that time of the ...
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HRH. King Appolus Chu calls on Indorama Petrochemical Ltd, Rivers state Ministry of Land and others to a Town Hall meeting.

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 The paramount ruler of Ogale, and Egbere Emere Okori & Oneh Eh Nchia X of Eleme. His Royal Highness king. Dr. Appolus Chu, calls on Indorama Petrochemical Ltd. And Rivers state ministry of Land and Housing to a Town Hall and stakeholders meeting (Community engagement) to observe protocol on the enumeration exercise in the community over the proposed road or pipeline project that's ongoing. HRH. King Appolus Chu  Indorama Petrochemical needs to fully engage the community via town hall meetings in other to educate, inform and enlighten the people of Ogale on their intended project in my community. This will give room for the company to throw lights on the environmental impacts and health effects of their intended project. However, Avoidance of protocol equates politicising the normal procedure of undertaking a project on a host community soil.  Photo credit_Google  Nigeria is a democratic nation, with inscription of fundamental rights in the constitution, amongst ...
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