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TEXT OF AUSTIN BEUTY TUMUINI’S SPEECH ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 2018. ORGANIZED BY: SELFLESS SERVICE INTERNATIONAL
AUSTIN BEUTY TUMUINI’S SPEECH ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 2018. ORGANIZED BY: SELFLESS SERVICE INTERNATIONAL.
THEME: JOY IN HUMANITARIAN SERVICE.
Greetings…Felicitations… I am most honoured to stand before you all, on this special day, the world Humanitarian Day 2018.
Let us never, never forget to always try to put a smile on someone’s face. Trust me it is the most beautiful thing, to know that you can help your brother, your neighbour and you actually do render such help.Man was not created to be alone, you need me and I need you, we all need each other. The event here is tag: Joy In Humanitarian Service and I will be speaking on same.
The holy Bible says in Proverbs 14:21, “HE WHO DESPISES HIS NEIGHBOR SINS; BUT HE WHO HAS MERCY ON THE POOR, HAPPY IS HE”(NKJV).This is to reflect on God’s commands and instructions in Deuteronomy 15:7-14. A thoughtful quote by Nelson Mandela, says “Don’t accept the world as it is, do your part to change the world to what it should be”. I carefully analysed this quote, and I asked myself a salient question, have I accepted the world as it is? Or perhaps, to be more local, have I accepted my environment, the society I am domiciled in, as it is?Maybe we can take a few seconds to ponder on this. Well, the heart never lies, so individually you know the answer, mainly, as it affects you.But if this great man’s quote is actually meaningful to us, we need to change the world and environment of the needy.
A sincere interaction with everyone here on the heinous things happening around us will shock you. Maybe my experiences and stories may not necessarily be the most heart-stricken, but perhaps hearing yours would shock and send the worse chills down the spines of even the so-called hard-hearted and make so many shed tears. Make no mistake, knowledge of the ills of our time, isn’t just a sudden realisation, we all already know this.
But appreciating change or the effort put into effecting change, can only be true if the problem, most especially the magnitude of the problem we face daily is clearly understood.How do you change what you don’t understand? We see rape, Child Abuse, Kidnapping, new born abandonment, modern day slavery , ritual and other senseless killings, political wars, communal clashes, cultism; the truth is that the list goes on and on.
These are menaces of society and are orchestrated by our fellow human beings, who makes hurting others seem so easy. Well these human orchestrated sad activities are not only the issues we have to face.Nature also gives her own periodic lashes, which leaves thousands of men, women and children in deplorable states.HIV and AIDS , Hepatitis, Lassa fever, Ebola, Cancers and so on are public health emergencies that render many children orphans and made widows and widowers of men and women. Earthquakes, drought, Tsunamis, Floods here and there, just keep on naming them.
These add to other events that leads to sadness and pain. And as if it is not enough, the state of poverty in our land is alarming, with a very high population of people not able to feed well, access quality health care, good education, and power. All these I have mentioned have led to what many have termed a humanitarian emergency.
The truth is;one disaster ushers many others in.War here , will usher poverty, sickness and disease, lost dreams, confusion. Mankind more than ever now need real men and women to step up and render the well needed help to millions of women, men and children out there and around us who are in need of help.
Do you know over 2.2million Nigerians are displaced from their homes and communities , due to insurgency?And over 64% of our population are living below the poverty line.Nobody knows the next, but the Holy book also adds;”cast your bread upon the waters: for you shall find it after many days.Give a portion to seven , and also to eight:for you know not what evil shall be upon the earth”(Ecclesiastes 11:1-2).It is not just enough with the problems like I belief we all know them.
Thank God we have Humanitarian; Men and women who still hold the trueness of Humanity strongly, people who still show what it means to love and to have real compassion for fellow human beings, People who ill defy warnings and put their lives on the line just to save a soul. People who will unhesitatingly render the well needed help, just enough to put a smile on another’s face.
Remember that when you give out to the needy, it naturally comes back to you in Joyous form(Prov. 11:25,27-38). They say “there are those who give with joy, and that joy is there reward”(Gal.6:7). On preparing for this speech I thought how do I explain or represent in a talk like this how Joyous it is to give another joy. I mean when you render help you actually spread joy. It is a unique, beautiful and liberating feeling that beats no other.
A joy that comes from knowing that change is needed and the capacity to effect change is available and well applied. To know that those children whose father and mother were senselessly killed by cultists can now have a good education and a future.Or the girl who was gang raped, now scared, depressed and almost committing suicide, able to smile again knowing the world isn’t completely full of wickedness. Or perhaps remember the sad experience or story you have heard and think of what the victims are going through now and how you, I and all of us can help.Imagine putting a smile on that face, which was destroyed by tears.
Imagine being the solution, the helping hand;that they need. Trust me there is no greater joy. So I conclude, let us be the change.let us reject the status quo. Let us render the help that your brother, your neighbour so earnestly needs.Let us play our part in any way to make our society a better, peaceful and loving place. Change one life and you change the world.
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The nuptials were held at a secluded estate in Santa Barbara County, attended by a close circle of family and celebrity guests, including Taylor Swift, Martin Short, Steve Martin and Ed Sheeran.
Gomez wore a custom Ralph Lauren bridal gown, and Blanco was outfitted in a classic black tuxedo from the same designer.
Gomez and Blanco’s romantic relationship evolved from their long-standing professional collaboration: they first worked together in 2015 and went public with their romance in late 2023. Blanco proposed in December 2024.
In her social media announcement, Gomez shared a series of Polaroid-style images capturing moments from the ceremony, including an intimate embrace and the couple’s first dance. Blanco commented under the post, “My wife in real life.”
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The crowd LOST it as the duo lit up the stage with an electrifying performance of Rema’s mega-hit “Calm Down.”
Fans sang every lyric, phones shot up in the air, and social media went WILD, instantly crowning the pair as the night’s highlight.
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Ayra and Rema didn’t just perform… they OWNED the festival. X formerly Twitter and Instagram are already dubbing it the Afrobeats shut-down of the year.
One fan screamed: “This is history! Afrobeats is running the world now!!”
Another joked: “At this point, Global Citizen should just rename it Global Afrobeats Festival.”
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Abuja, Nigeria – Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, representing Kwara North Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committees on Trade & Investment and Rules & Business, has urged young Africans to take the lead in driving the continent’s trade and investment future under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Africa and Middle East Senate Association (AMESA) Summit hosted by Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Abuja, Senator Umar commended JCI’s global role in raising leaders and promoting active citizenship.
He emphasized Africa’s demographic advantage, stating:
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Referencing World Bank statistics, Umar highlighted that AfCFTA could lift 30 million Africans out of poverty and increase incomes by $450 billion by 2035, provided countries commit to cross-border collaboration, trade missions, and youth-driven entrepreneurship.
On Nigeria’s role, he described the nation as a “gateway for investment and innovation”, citing its 220 million population, dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, and recent policy reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
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The four-day summit, themed “Rediscovering Africa’s Untapped Potential Through Regional Collaboration & Partnerships,” runs from September 18 to 21, 2025.
Organizers say AMESA 2025 promises to be a transformative event, serving as a platform for influential figures to drive progress, explore opportunities, and shape the future of Africa and the Middle East through united efforts and strategic cooperation.
Throughout the summit, participants will engage in dynamic discussions, exchange best practices, and build actionable frameworks aimed at fostering sustainable development, regional integration, and stronger partnerships.
By the end of the gathering, stakeholders are expected to outline a collaborative blueprint to unlock growth and innovation across Africa and the Middle East.
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has officially announced his highly anticipated “M$ney” African Tour, set to begin this December 2025.
So far, three cities have been confirmed: Lagos (Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya), and Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), with organizers teasing that more dates and destinations will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
The “M$ney” tour marks Asake’s return to the African concert circuit after a string of international performances that solidified his status as one of Afrobeats’ fastest-rising global voices. Known for his energetic stage presence and chart-topping hits, fans are already buzzing in anticipation.
While the exact venues and ticket sales information have yet to be released, industry insiders suggest that the shows will feature a blend of Asake’s biggest records, live collaborations, and surprise guest appearances.
The tour announcement comes on the heels of Asake’s continued dominance on streaming platforms, with his unique fusion of Afro-fusion, amapiano, and street-inspired sounds resonating across continents.
Fans are advised to stay tuned to his official channels for full tour details, ticketing updates, and additional city announcements.
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VIDEO: Mohbad Fan Allegedly Storms Stage to Confront Naira Marley at Benin Republic Concert
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Naira Marley faced a tense moment during his concert in Benin Republic when an angry fan stormed the stage in what appeared to be an attempted attack.
Eyewitnesses said the fan, believed to be a supporter of the late singer Mohbad, rushed at Marley mid-performance before security quickly intervened. The incident briefly disrupted the show but Marley later returned to continue his set.
The intrusion has reignited public debate over Marley’s alleged involvement in Mohbad’s death in 2023. Although Marley was cleared in court of accusations linking him to the tragedy, the episode underscores lingering anger among some fans who remain unconvinced of his innocence.
Mohbad, a former signee of Marley’s Marlian Music label, died under controversial circumstances in September 2023. His death sparked nationwide protests and widespread accusations of abuse and intimidation within the industry.
Saturday’s concert clash highlights the ongoing tensions between Marley’s supporters and Mohbad’s loyal fan base, two years after the late singer’s passing.
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