IMPORTANCE OF SAYING SORRY IN A RELATIONSHIP AND MARRIAGE WHEN YOU ARE WRONG Apologizing is an essential part of maintaining a healthy, strong, and resilient relationship or marriage. It serves as a bridge to healing, restoring trust, and building a deeper connection with your partner. Here’s why saying sorry is so important: WHY APOLOGIZE? 🤔 1. Acknowledges hurt or wrongdoing An apology signals that you recognize the pain or harm caused by your actions, showing that you care about how your partner feels. 2. Shows empathy and understanding It reflects an understanding of your partner's perspective and emotions, demonstrating that you value their feelings. 3. Diffuses tension and conflict Apologizing helps to de-escalate difficult situations, calming emotions and clearing the air for healthy communication. 4. Rebuilds trust and credibility A sincere apology demonstrates your willingness to take responsibility for your actions, which helps rebuild lost trust and re-establish credibility in your relationship. 5. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility Apologizing shows you are accountable for your actions, accepting responsibility rather than deflecting blame. 6. Encourages forgiveness and healing Saying sorry opens the door to forgiveness, allowing both partners to move forward and heal together. 7. Strengthens communication and intimacy Apologizing fosters open, honest conversations, deepening emotional intimacy and mutual understanding. 8. Sets a positive example for conflict resolution By apologizing, you teach the importance of humility, reconciliation, and healthy conflict resolution to others, especially children or those observing your relationship. Follow this channel ✅ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vak8fCV9xVJbSFCiGN1K BENEFITS OF APOLOGIZING 🥰 1. Reduces stress and anxiety Apologies clear the air, easing emotional tension and creating a more peaceful environment. 2. Increases feelings of love and affection A heartfelt apology can rekindle affection, making your partner feel valued and loved, even after a disagreement. 3. Improves communication and understanding Apologizing encourages open dialogue and helps both partners understand each other better, leading to stronger communication. 4. Enhances relationship satisfaction Relationships where apologies are given sincerely are more likely to be fulfilling and positive. 5. Encourages personal growth and self-awareness Apologizing invites self-reflection, allowing both partners to learn from their mistakes and grow individually and together. 6. Fosters a culture of respect and empathy By apologizing, you reinforce a culture where mutual respect and empathy thrive, making the relationship a safe space for both partners. 7. Helps to avoid resentment and anger Avoiding the “silent treatment” or holding grudges, a genuine apology helps to prevent negative emotions from building up over time. 8. Promotes a healthier and happier relationship Relationships that feature regular, honest apologies are healthier and more likely to be enduring because they are rooted in love and respect. HOW TO APOLOGIZE EFFECTIVELY 🙏 4 1. Use the "3 Rs" of apology: Regret, Responsibility, and Remedy Regret the hurt caused, take responsibility for your actions, and suggest a remedy for moving forward. 2. Be sincere and genuine in your apology Authenticity is key. A half-hearted apology can often do more harm than good. 3. Listen actively to your partner's concerns Give your partner space to express their feelings and truly listen without interrupting or defending yourself. 4. Validate your partner's feelings and experiences Acknowledge that your partner's feelings are valid, even if you didn’t intend to hurt them. 5. Offer a specific solution or plan for change Demonstrate your commitment to improving by offering a clear solution or changes you’ll make moving forward. 6. Follow through on your commitments An apology is only meaningful if it’s backed up by action. Ensure that you take steps to avoid repeating the same mistake. 7. Show empathy and understanding Show that you truly understand how your actions have impacted your partner, not just in words but in actions as well. 8. Be patient and open to feedback Healing takes time. Be patient with your partner and open to hearing how they feel, even if it takes time to forgive. TIPS FOR MEN 🤜🤛 1. Swallow your pride and admit fault It takes strength to admit when you’re wrong. Let go of your ego to foster a deeper connection. 2. Use "I" statements to take ownership Phrases like “I am sorry for…” rather than “You made me do…” put the responsibility on you. 3. Avoid making excuses or justifying Resist the urge to explain away the mistake. Just apologize and focus on your partner’s feelings. 4. Show vulnerability and emotional intelligence Being open about your emotions builds trust and shows that you care about your partner's feelings. 5. Be willing to make amends Your partner should feel that your apology is sincere, so be prepared to make real changes if necessary. TIPS FOR WOMEN 👗 1. Communicate clearly and assertively Share your feelings honestly and directly, avoiding passive-aggressive behavior or withholding. 2. Specify what you need from your partner Let your partner know what will help resolve the issue or what you need moving forward. 3. Avoid being critical or judgmental Offer a soft, loving approach when addressing the issue, rather than criticizing or pointing fingers. 4. Show appreciation for your partner's apology When your partner apologizes, acknowledge their effort and express gratitude for their sincerity. 5. Encourage open and honest communication Foster a space where both partners can freely express their feelings without fear of judgment. WHEN TO APOLOGIZE 🤝 1. After a conflict or argument Don’t wait for too long to apologize. Address the issue as soon as possible to prevent lingering resentment. 2. When you've hurt or offended your partner If your words or actions have caused pain, it’s important to recognize that and apologize immediately. 3. When you've made a mistake or error A simple acknowledgment that you were wrong goes a long way in healing wounds. 4. When you've broken a promise or commitment If you’ve failed to keep your word, apologize and demonstrate that you can be trusted moving forward. 5. When you've disregarded your partner's feelings Apologizing when you’ve been insensitive shows respect for your partner's emotional well-being. Saying sorry isn’t just about saying words; it’s about understanding, acknowledging, and healing. By apologizing effectively, you strengthen your relationship, deepen trust, and build a stronger foundation for the future.

10 WAYS TO AVOID CHEATING ON YOUR PARTNER Over the past week, issues about cheating has been on discus. People are discussing and arguing about the best way to treat their cheating partners. Some said, to divorce, others said, to cheat back and some are of the opinion that forgiveness is the best option. There's a saying that, "Prevention is better and cheaper than cure". So, it's better to avoid and prevent cheating on your partner than to start looking for a way to handle cheating. Many people have cheated on their partners unintentionally. They don't want to cheat but they fell into it unintentionally because they were careless and failed to be on the lookout. 1. Decide That You Will Not Cheat Until you decide to do or not do something, you haven't started. Decision is the starting point of all achievements. Without decision nothing can be done. So, you must make this decision. Even before you marry, you will have to make this decision that you are not going to cheat on your partner no matter what. Daniel in the land of Babylon purposed in his heart, he decided that he won't defile himself with the king's food. So, you too must decide not to cheat on your partner(Daniel 1:8). 2. Shut Your Eyes After you got married or entered a relationship, you will keep seeing people more beautiful, handsome, richer, endowed and romantic than your partner and if your eyes are still open, the chances are high that you will cheat. As a guy, shut your eyes against any other lady than your woman. As a lady, shut your eyes off every other man. King David saw a man's wife bathing and he lost all his senses. He slept with the woman and even kill the woman's husband! Close your eyes and look away(see 2 Sam 11:1-12; Job 31:1) 3. Avoid Sharing Your Problems With The Opposite Sex For Pity And Sympathy. When I was in the village, there was this woman that was an expert in sharing her problems with the aim of securing pity and sympathy from people and as well as cash. Whenever you see her, expect one complain or another. So, avoid sharing your problems with others especially the opposite sex for pity or sympathy. If it's not solution you're looking for, avoid the sharing stuff. Problems have a way of bonding people. You will become emotionally entangled. 4. Avoid Too Much Play With The Opposite Sex Cheating doesn't just happen, it starts little by little. Little play here and little play with the opposite sex and before you know it, emotions are developing to the point it becomes uncontrollable. Playing with the opposite sex while you're married or have a partner that you are in a relationship with is like when a lion and a goat is playing. You know what that means. Oga, that girl that whenever you see her, chemical reaction begins to take place in your body, the early you avoid her the better, the same is applicable to you, madam. You can't walk on fire and won't get burnt! 5. Limit Communication With The Opposite Sex Communication is the blood of relationship, without communication relationship suffers. Communication fosters intimacy and understanding in a relationship. It keeps the fire burning. So, limit communication with the opposite sex. When you don't have something really important to discus, avoid all those unnecessary discussions. It will lead to something else. 6. Be Committed And Devoted To Your Partner When you're committed and devoted to something, you will have little or no time for something else, it will take your time, energy and resources. So, be committed and devoted to your partner. When you're committed and devoted to your partner, you will have little or no time for someone else, you'll have time for your partner. Be Committed and devoted. 7. Think About The Consequences As a married woman, what do you think will happen if your husband should catch you while you're sleeping with another man? Ask yourself the same question as a man, what will happen if your woman should catch you cheating on her? Think about it. Also, think about the effect your cheating will have on your partner. Think about how heartbroken, devastated and traumatized your partner will be. Think about the lost of trust and confidence your partner will have for you. Cheating can end your marriage. It can make your partner to commit suicide. You will lose the trust, love and confidence of your partner. Does cheating really worth all these? Think about it. 8. Avoid The Company Of Those That Don't Value Fidelity. Proverbs 13:20 says that, when you follow the wise, you'll become wise and when you will follow fools, you shall be destroyed. Who you follow determines what follows you. Who you company with determines what accompanies you. So, avoid the company of those that are not faithful to their partners, avoid those that don't respect their marital vows and and the sacredness of marriage. It's just a matter of time before you join them. Bad company corrupts good character. 9. Value What You Have When you don't value what you have, you will treat and abuse it. When you don't have value and respect for your partner, you will cheat on the person. What you value, you cherish, guide, protect and care for. If you value your partner, you will cherish him or her, you will care about his or her feelings. Place a premium value on your partner. 10. Love Your Partner Love is a strong force that can either compel you to do or not to do something. When you truly love your partner, you won't like to cheat on him or her. The love will constrain you from doing such(see 2 Corinthians 5:14-15). Remember : Let me stop here. If really you are serious about being a faithful partner, with these 10 points you are good to go. God bless us all.

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🇬🇭🇺🇦Ghana seeking partnership with Ukraine on drones, the same Ukraine that is supporting terrorism in the Sahel: Ghana is set to deepen its bilateral cooperation with Ukraine, with a strong focus on acquiring Ukrainian drone technologies. This follows a July 11 conversation between Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who shared the news on X. President Zelenskyy said Ghana’s interest in Ukraine’s advanced drone production capabilities and battlefield experience was gained during the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine has rapidly become a global leader in drone innovation, making it an attractive defense and technology partner.

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I'm STILL healing. Healing from it all. Not only toxic relationships or heartbreaks. I am healing from the mistakes I made in the past. From.. family issues, friendship issues, from failing myself, from disappointments, and from expectations I couldn't reach because I was too focused on the wrong things. Also healing from times l've been betrayed by the people I THOUGHT I could count on & TRUST! My soul is still learning to clap for the pieces of myself that nobody wants to clap for. I am still in the process of figuring things out on my OWN. I am STILL healing silently. I'm more focused than ever & ready to become the BEST version of myself!!

*OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER (PRO), STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT, NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY* *MANDATORY MEETING INVITATION* Attention all Faculty, Departmental, and Sociocultural Public Relations Officers (PROs)! You are cordially invited to a crucial meeting scheduled for: Date: Sunday, 13th July 2025 Time: 4:00PM PROMPT Venue: Crocodile Bar Your presence is mandatory, and we look forward to seeing you there. Agenda: To be disclosed at the venue Let's come together to discuss important matters affecting our faculties, departments, and sociocultural organizations. *Your participation is vital!* Best regards, Comr. Miracle Peter, PRO (SUG)

THE BREAD BOY A Short Story With Morals. On a certain day, a young boy who sold sweet bread was having a really bad sales. He had walked several hours under the scorching heat of the sun without anyone stopping him to buy a bread. He became frustrated, exhausted and angry. Then he said to himself. "I think I will take a little rest under a shade, and then I'll continue. I might get lucky and sell some bread" He deliberately tried to ignore the situation to keep his hopes up. As he wandered the streets, looking for a place to rest, an elderly woman stopped him. She uttered. "You look so tired and weary. And it looks like you haven't sold a bread yet. Oh, poor child struggling under the burning sun" The boy whispered. "What do you suggest I do now, ma'am?" The elderly woman said. "You should give up already. As it stands now, it doesn't look like you'll sell a bread today. Just go home already. Or would you rather spend all day roaming around unnecessarily on the streets?..." The boy remained speechless as he watched the elderly woman walk away. At that very instant, a young man who was standing nearby and had overheard the short conversation, walked up to the bread boy and said. "I think she's right. You should quit already. Don't you see how exhausted you are? It's already a bad sales day for you and there's nothing you can do about it. Just go home now, otherwise you'll fall sick from excessive stress" The boy suddenly felt discouraged and bewildered. With little or no hope of selling his bread, he decided to give up for the day. So, he turned and left immediately. But no sooner had he left, than a man drove his car down the street, asking some group of people. "Have you seen the kid who sells bread around the streets? I want to buy all his bread to feed the children in our orphanage" Someone replied. "I think he has already retired for the day" Morals Of The Story: Believe what your heart tells you, not what others say. And also, don't give up too fast just because you don't see it working. Sometimes, all it needs is a little bit more time. Exercise patience.

The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory at the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has formally announced her resignation from the Labour Party.

to vote for my preferred party. So they told me they have just APC and PDP ballot papers alone. ~ A voter lamented over the LG local poll

🩸The Silent Cry: The Real Dangers of Abortion Intro: A True-Like Story That Happens Every Day Ama was only 19, in her second year at the university. Bright. Ambitious. Full of dreams. But life doesn’t always go as planned. She found out she was pregnant. The father? A guy who had already moved on. Family? She feared the shame. Friends? Most encouraged her to "just take it out and move on." So one quiet afternoon, Ama walked into a backstreet clinic—no signboard, no license, just a promise of quick results. She came out with a heavy heart, bleeding… not just physically but emotionally and spiritually. Days later, Ama collapsed in her hostel. The infection had spread. Her womb was damaged. Her dreams of ever carrying a child again? Gone. This is not just Ama’s story. It is the story of thousands of young women across Ghana and Africa. Some survive. Some don’t. Most carry the scars forever. 🔴 What Is Abortion? Abortion is the deliberate termination of a pregnancy before the baby can survive outside the womb. While some abortions are carried out under strict medical guidance due to life-threatening complications, unsafe abortions—especially those done secretly, by untrained persons, or in unsanitary places—pose deadly risks. ⚠️ Dangers of Abortion (Especially Unsafe or Repeated) 1. Physical Health Risks Severe bleeding (hemorrhage): Can lead to death if untreated. Infections: Unsanitary tools or poor hygiene can introduce bacteria that damage reproductive organs or cause sepsis (blood poisoning). Womb perforation: Instruments can tear the uterus, leading to long-term complications or emergency surgery. Infertility: Damage to the womb or fallopian tubes can result in permanent infertility. Organ damage: Unsafe procedures can harm nearby organs like the bladder or intestines. 2. Mental and Emotional Trauma Depression, guilt, and regret are common. Post-Abortion Syndrome: A condition similar to PTSD, marked by anxiety, nightmares, emotional numbness, and self-blame. 3. Social and Spiritual Consequences Emotional distance from partners or family. Isolation due to fear or stigma. Spiritual guilt or disconnection for those with strong religious values. 💔 Common Myths That Push Women Toward Abortion “It’s just a small problem, take it out.” → No. Pregnancy involves two lives: the mother and the child. “Abortion is safer than giving birth.” → Only when done legally and under medical care. Unsafe abortions kill more women than childbirth in many places. “You can’t get pregnant again after just one abortion.” → Many women have faced infertility after a single poorly done abortion. 💡 What Should You Do Instead? Talk to a health professional: Seek counseling and support services. Look into adoption: Many families are looking to adopt children. Educate yourself: Know your body, understand protection, and make informed decisions. Join support groups: You're not alone. There are safe spaces to help you make the best decision. ❤️ The Way Forward for Ghana and Africa We need more education—not judgment. We need safe spaces, not silence. We need men to take responsibility, not escape it. We need communities to empower, not shame. Let’s protect our women, our daughters, and our sisters from the trap of unsafe abortions.

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6NW8i4inoioBO85s2j *Golden Rules for a Happy Marriage – Built to Last, Grow, and Inspire* 1. *Talk Every Day* – Talk about everything and anything. True connection comes from open, daily conversations. Silence creates distance, but communication builds intimacy. 2. *Fight the Problem, Not Each Other* – You are on the same team. Disagreements are natural—just don’t let them make you enemies. Focus on finding solutions, not blame. 3. *Keep No Secrets* – Honesty isn’t just about truth; it’s about trust, safety, and unity. Transparency keeps hearts connected. 4. *Give More Than You Take* – Love isn’t a transaction, it’s a daily choice to serve, care, and uplift—without keeping score. 5. *Appreciate Loudly, Criticize Softly* – Praise in public, correct in private. Let your words be seeds of love, not wounds of regret. 6. *Don’t Let Ego Win* – Pride kills connection. Be quick to say “I’m sorry,” and even quicker to forgive. Humility saves what pride destroys. 7. *Touch Often* – A simple touch can say, “I’m here,” “I care,” “I choose you.” Never underestimate the power of physical closeness. 8. *Protect Each Other’s Dignity in Public* – Be their safe space. Defend their name, honor their presence. Loyalty is louder than words. 9. *Share Goals, Money, and Dreams* – You’re not just coexisting—you’re co-creating a life. Build together, plan together, dream together. 10. *Choose Love Daily* – Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a decision. Choose your partner again and again, even on the hard days. That’s where real love grows. 💞 A great marriage isn’t found—it’s built, moment by moment, heart by heart.