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🌿 Abandoned and Gossiped About Because of My Filth

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September 9, 2025

🌿 Abandoned and Gossiped About Because of My Filth By Femi Oyewale

She sat alone in the church pew, listening as whispers floated behind her. “That’s her… the one with the fifth… Can you believe it?” Once, she was surrounded by friends. Once, her smile was bright. But now, shame had wrapped her like a cloak. Abandoned by some, gossiped about by others, she wondered if she would ever belong again.

Scripture: “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” — Psalm 118:22

Rejection wounds the deepest because it attacks our sense of worth. When gossip spreads, when friends walk away, when your past is thrown in your face—it feels like proof that you are beyond love, beyond redemption.

But here’s the truth: the God who was betrayed, denied, and abandoned knows what it feels like to be left alone. Jesus was rejected by the very ones He came to save. Yet rejection was not His end—it was the road to resurrection.

Beloved, people may gossip about your past, but God declares your future. They may abandon you, but He says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” What others label in shame, God redeems in grace.

So, don’t let their whispers define you. Let His Word be louder. Even your “fifth”—that moment, that failure, that scar—can become the very place where His mercy shines brightest.

Prayer

Lord, You know the sting of rejection and the weight of gossip. Heal my heart where I feel abandoned. Teach me to hear Your voice above the whispers of shame. Thank You for never leaving me, even when others do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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King of Knossos Greece Honored with Knighthood for World Peace

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September 9, 2025

Sahara Weekly

King of Knossos Greece Honored with Knighthood for World Peace

In a ceremony steeped in royal tradition and symbolic recognition, His Imperial Royal Eminence King Prof. Benny Terry Danson, King of Knossos, Greece, has been awarded the esteemed title of Knight of World Peace.

The conferment, issued by Royal Decree, was granted under the authority of Her Imperial Royal Highness Princess Emmily Nguyen Pendragon, CEO of the Maha Royal Foundation and sovereign representative of the Imperial Royal of 7 Kingdoms.

The knighthood acknowledges King Prof. Benny Terry Danson’s unwavering dedication to advancing peace, justice, and the protection of humanity. The certificate explicitly commends his “noble virtues and tireless service to the cause of global harmony.”

Speaking on the occasion, H.I.R.H. Princess Emmily Nguyen Pendragon stated:

“This knighthood is not just a title, but a recognition of a life devoted to higher ideals. King Prof. Benny Terry Danson exemplifies the courage, wisdom, and compassion required to lead humanity toward peace. The world needs such figures now more than ever.”

King Prof. Benny Terry Danson expressed his gratitude upon receiving the honor:

“It is with deep humility that I accept this recognition. The title of Knight of World Peace is not a personal accolade but a call to further service. My vision has always been to ensure that justice, humanity, and harmony guide our shared future.”

The certificate of knighthood, dated September 5, 2025, bears the seals and insignia of the Imperial Royal of 7 Kingdoms and the Maha Royal Foundation, underscoring the authenticity and significance of the decree.

With this distinction, King Prof. Benny Terry Danson joins a select order of world leaders and visionaries whose efforts transcend borders in the pursuit of peace.

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4,000 Dangote Trucks: NAPS Warns Against Oil Sector Clash, Urges Dialogue

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September 9, 2025

Sahara Weekly

4,000 Dangote Trucks: NAPS Warns Against Oil Sector Clash, Urges Dialogue

ABUJA— The Senate Arm of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has called for restraint and dialogue in the brewing face-off between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and the Dangote Group, warning that ordinary Nigerians must not bear the brunt of the dispute.

The call was contained in a statement jointly signed by the President of the Senate, Sen. Comr. Oyewumi Festus Ayomide, and the Clerk of the Senate, Sen. Comr. Jimoh Ibrahim.

Market Disruption and Rising Tensions

NAPS acknowledged that the entry of Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Sayyu Dantata into the downstream oil and gas sector had disrupted existing market dynamics, creating new competition that raised legitimate concerns among industry stakeholders.

However, the students’ body cautioned that the situation should not be allowed to escalate into confrontation that could worsen hardship for Nigerians already battling inflation and high cost of living.

Call for Dialogue Over Threats

“We caution that this matter should not be allowed to degenerate into confrontation,” the statement read. “Dialogue, not threats, will provide a level playing ground for addressing fears of monopoly while ensuring Nigerians enjoy cheaper, safer, and more consistent access to petroleum products.”

NAPS urged NUPENG, PETROAN, IPMAN, and the Dangote Group to put the interest of the masses above “selfish considerations,” noting that Nigerians have endured decades of fuel scarcity, arbitrary price hikes, and inefficiencies in the sector.

Dangote’s Market Impact

The group further highlighted the impact of the Dangote Refinery and its 4,000 CNG-powered trucks—the largest fleet in Nigeria’s petroleum logistics industry—arguing that such investment could stabilize supply and reduce costs.

“With no single company in Nigeria owning up to 2,000 trucks, Dangote’s 4,000 CNG-powered fleet at half the operating cost of diesel positions him as a market leader with capacity that cannot be wished away. This reality must guide the approach of all stakeholders,” the statement noted.

NAPS also commended Dangote’s broader contributions to the Nigerian economy, pointing to his investments in cement, agriculture, and now oil and gas, which have generated thousands of jobs and boosted GDP.

Framework for Fairness

The students’ body urged all parties to sit with government regulators to develop frameworks that would check excesses, protect workers’ rights, and prevent abuse of market dominance while encouraging innovation and efficiency.

“Nigeria cannot afford another industrial crisis in the petroleum sector,” the statement warned. “The Senate Arm of NAPS stands with Nigerians in demanding peace, fairness, and cheaper fuel. Dialogue is the way forward, not threats.”

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When Hope Dares to Live in Hopelessness

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22 hours ago

September 8, 2025

Sahara Weekly

🌿 When Hope Dares to Live in Hopelessness

By Femi Oyewale

The doctors had given up. Machines hummed quietly as her family wept by her bedside. Even her own heart whispered: “Maybe this is the end.” Hopelessness filled the room like heavy smoke—thick, suffocating, inescapable.

Scripture: “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” — Psalm 42:11

The hospital room was silent, except for the machine’s steady beep. Doctors whispered the words no one wants to hear: “There is nothing more we can do.” Tears flowed. Faith wavered. Even her own heart began to surrender to despair.

Hopelessness is a cruel place. It paints tomorrow black. It steals breath before death comes. It builds a prison with no doors.

But then—a whisper broke through the darkness: “There is hope.”

Hope is not denial. It’s not empty optimism. It’s the spark of heaven that refuses to bow to despair. Hope does not erase reality—it pockets it. It stares at a sealed tomb and still believes in resurrection.

And then, what seemed impossible began to shift. Breath returned. Strength revived. What was declared final became a testimony. Songs of mourning turned into songs of thanksgiving.

This is the scandal of hope:

✨ It thrives in the darkest places.

✨ It shines where despair reigns.

✨ It carries life where death has claimed victory.

Friend, maybe you are standing at your own hopeless place—your marriage, your finances, your health, or your weary soul. But hear this: your story is not over.

Hope has a name, and His name is Jesus. He pockets the extreme realities of hopelessness and turns them into testimonies of glory.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You that You are my living hope. When despair whispers, remind me that You hold the final word. Strengthen my heart to trust You, even in the darkest valleys. May my hopeless places become testimonies of Your power. Amen.