The Value of Truthfulness in Our Society

The McMillan English dictionary for Advanced Learners defines the word truth as the actual factual information about something rather than what people think, expect or make up. It is an expression of the symbol that corresponds to reality in habit.

Similarly, truth has been described as a purity that differentiates between right and wrong.  Truth is a virtue every society cherishes. 

The Significance of Courtship before Marriage

One of the happiest days in the live of a man or woman is the wedding day, but before the coming together of the man and the woman, there is this period called the courtship. How significant is this period? This article intends to outline the needs and benefits of courtship. 

Courtship is that period of time between when a man says to a woman “I want to marry you” and when they actually wed.  According to Wikipedia,

Another Look at Effectiveness of Child Discipline

In life, there are different means of instilling a sense of moral character in a child. One of it is child discipline. A child is under tutorage of the parent and societal influence during his or her growing age. Some people see discipline as a punishment but it’s not. It is the act of trying... Read More
Another Look at Effectiveness of Child Discipline 
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Peace: A Panacea for National Development

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Peace: A Panacea for National Development

Ohurikaka, a traditional Marriage Rites in Okrika

The journeys into matrimony which may be either through the traditional rites or court marriage accord a man and a woman full recognition as a couple. However, in Okrika, an ethnic group in Rivers State, Nigeria, marriage is not complete without the Ohurikaka, a highly placed marriage rite in the coastal community in Nigeria.

In Okrika, there are basically three stages of marriage (1) The Iyaa, (2) Igwa, and finally (3) Ohuru which is the Ohurikaka. If you are an intending groom, you have to

Importance of Parental Consent in Marriage

In this article, I want to discuss the importance of parental consent in marriage. Marriage is a union between two individuals. It is also the amalgamation of two families. As such... Read more
Importance of Parental Consent in Marriage
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Kola Nut, a Sacred Commodity for Prayers in Igboland

There are two types of cola nut in Nigeria, kola nutida otherwise referred to as ngoro are widely consumed in the northern part of Nigeria, kola acuminata also referred to as igbo cola which is or local origin and occupy an important post in social religious, economic, political and sacred live of Igbo society

Kola nut has been seen as a vital and sacred commodity. It has a lot of functions.