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Ramadan Is Here! Meaningful Ways to Make the Most of the Holy Month

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2 months ago

18 February 2026

Ene Unazi

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Ramadan arrives each year with predictable changes in daily routine: altered sleep schedules, crowded mosques, slower afternoons, and long evenings built around prayer and shared meals. Beyond fasting from dawn to sunset, the month is a time for reassessment. It invites a review of habits, relationships, priorities, and how time is used. For many people, the challenge is not understanding Ramadan’s significance, but turning intention into daily action. Making the most of the month requires planning.

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Fasting is often treated as an endurance task, measured by hunger and thirst. It can also be understood as training in self-discipline. The same self-control that prevents eating or drinking can be applied to speech, spending, and digital habits. Limiting idle scrolling, avoiding unnecessary arguments, and reducing impulsive purchases turns fasting into a broad change in habits. Attaching a non-food discipline to the fast makes the lesson practical. A fixed daily break from social media or a strict rule against gossip shifts the focus of fasting beyond physical hunger and into conduct, reflecting the ethical principles Ramadan emphasizes.

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Ambition can undermine consistency. Many people begin the month with intense plans that collapse by the second week. A better strategy is to design a schedule that fits existing responsibilities. Short, consistent acts are more effective than occasional extremes. A manageable plan might include a set number of Qur’an pages each day, a weekly charity contribution, and specific prayer goals that account for work and family life. Schedule these commitments clearly. Treating worship with the same seriousness as appointments makes it sustainable.

Suhoor and iftar can easily become rushed or indulgent, yet they frame the day. Eating mindfully changes their purpose. Choosing balanced portions, avoiding excess, and beginning with gratitude reinforces the reason for fasting: awareness of dependence and self-control. Families can turn iftar into a daily checkpoint. A short conversation about what each person learned or struggled with during the fast adds reflection to the daily pattern and encourages accountability.

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Charitable giving often peaks in the final nights, but spreading it across the month makes the effort more consistent. Setting a daily or weekly plan, even in small amounts, builds discipline. Charity is not limited to money. Time, skills, and attention also count. Organizing a recurring act of service, such as food distribution or tutoring, turns generosity into regular action and helps it continue after Ramadan ends.

The month also offers an opportunity to repair strained relationships. Reaching out to relatives, apologizing for past conflicts, or reopening communication with friends should be intentional, not postponed. Listing a few relationships that need attention and assigning each one a specific action, a call, visit, or message, makes reconciliation a clear objective.

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Ramadan fatigue is real. Late nights and early mornings disrupt sleep, affecting mood and concentration. Protecting energy is as important as protecting hours. Strategic naps, simplified meals, and realistic social commitments help maintain focus on worship. Reducing unnecessary engagements is a matter of priorities. The month is temporary, and preserving energy allows fuller participation in prayer and reflection.

An overlooked part of making the most of Ramadan is planning for what follows it. The purpose of the month is not a temporary increase in devotion that disappears afterward. Identifying one or two practices to continue, a weekly fast, a fixed charity amount, or daily reading, connects Ramadan to the rest of the year. Writing these commitments down before the month ends increases the chance they last. Ramadan then becomes a period meant to shape long-term habits rather than a one-time experience.

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5 Restaurants in Abuja to Bookmark This Weekend.

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1 week ago

18 April 2026

Bridget Samuel

Ready for a weekend in Abuja?
Whether you’re planning a business lunch in Maitama, a weekend brunch, or a romantic dinner, the capital’s culinary map has never been more exciting. This weekend, we’re stepping away from the usual and diving into five spots that are currently influencing Abuja’s dining scene. These are locations you need to visit and take photographs when you get there.

BluCabana Restaurant & Cafe

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As you pull off Shehu Yar’adua Boulevard, the noise is replaced by the sight of swaying palm trees and the cool, blue-lit pool. This place has long been recognised as a staple of the Abuja lifestyle scene, not just for its food but on leisure dining experience. Whether you’re lounging poolside or stepping into their newly revamped indoor space, this spot gives that experience.

BluCubana has an international menu. Mediterranean and Continental cuisine, Lebanese-inspired dishes, are also included in the menu. If you’re visiting this weekend, their Hummus Shawarma or Mixed Grill Platter is a recommended dish. For that local twist on International food, BluCabana Pizza or Suya Fire Steak Sandwich is something you should try. Their service remains top-notch and attentive.

Saffron Cafe

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Located at Ajesa Street in a quiet corner of Wuse 2, the spot gives a relaxed cafe setting. Perfect for solo coffee dates and professional meetings. One of their features is the selection of pen-and-paper games on the tables. This is a good spot for breakfast. Their foreman breakfast (yam, plantains, and egg sauce) is a local staple. Saffron Cafe is also family-friendly.

City Creamy at No. 7 Cape Town Street.

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They specialise in creamy desserts, velvety textures and creative mix-ins. They have a variety of ice cream flavours from chocolate to fruity, loaded with toppings. City Creamy thick milkshakes and waffles are a popular choice. Their hot and crispy waffles are a dessert you can pair with a cold scoop of ice cream. The spot is located in Wuse Zone 4 and is known for quick service delivery. Their menu is affordable and consistent to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Grill City in Guzape

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One defining spot for the irresistible aroma of grilled meat for meat lovers. Situated by the ENL/GRP gate, the place is known for its view of the area and is easily accessible. Their Grilled Fish is their signature dish, well seasoned, moist on the inside and served with their signature spicy sauce. If you’re a fan of poultry, their smoky Grilled Chicken and Wings is a must-try. Whether you’re pairing your protein with spicy chips, fried plantain (dodo), or a side of jollof rice.

Cantina Restaurant

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Tucked away on Yedseram Street in Maitama. Cantina feels warmly welcoming. The setting is clean and calm, with lush greenery, and the floor-to-ceiling windows are flooded with natural light during the day. The outdoor seating area is popular for those who enjoy a garden-style seating. Their menu is stacked with Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. From homemade pastas to their Seafood Platter, which are a popular dishes for seafood lovers. The restaurant has a wine cellar, curated to pair with their main dishes, creating a calm dining environment for lunch or long, wine-filled dinners. Their staff are professional, knowledgeable about the menu pairings, and attentive.

Whether you’re looking for a date spot or evening dining, these spots are worth visiting.

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Mr Eazi Leads DJ Cuppy Through a Private Wine Tasting

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3 weeks ago

4 April 2026

Laju Odogwu

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Mr Eazi and DJ Cuppy shared a fun moment recently when the artist sat down with his sister-in-law for an intimate outing with family that turned into a private wine tasting session for DJ Cuppy. In the video shared online, he took her through a full tasting session taking his time without rushing.

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Mr Eazi married Temi Otedola, DJ Cuppy’s younger sister, in August 2025, making him a part of the Otedola family. The two have had a working relationship for years, but this was a different kind of session altogether.

In the video, Mr Eazi introduced the wine as a Barolo, an Italian red wine from the Piedmont region that he describes as “the wine of the kings.” He tells Cuppy exactly what to do. “You need to just swirl it a little bit just so that the body can open up. Then you close your eyes and breathe it in,” he says. He then turns to her and asks, “Can you smell anything? tell me what you smell.” Cuppy leans forward, takes a sniff, and gives him an interesting answer. “I smell soil. I actually smell soil. But why can’t I taste it?” she asked. Mr Eazi explains it simply. “When you let the air pass through it, you start to feel the spiciness,” he tells her.

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The tasting was part of Temi Otedola’s 30th birthday trip to Spain. Temi celebrated with family including Mr Eazi, Nana Otedola and her sisters DJ Cuppy and Tolani Otedola. It was a quiet, private celebration with just the people she was closest with.

Between Temi’s 30th birthday and a wine lesson in Spain, the Otedola family clearly had a good time. And if this video is anything to go by, Cuppy might just be a wine person.

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Idia Aisien Opens Up About Heartbreak and Financial Betrayals

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2 months ago

9 March 2026

Ene Unazi

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During the episode, Idia revealed, ‘I used to spend money on guys. If they complained that their business wasn’t doing well, I would give them several million naira,’ she told Toke.

She explained that at the time, she was dating with the intention of marriage, believing early support would be reciprocated. “I believed that if you help a guy in the beginning, later when he’s better, he will help you in return, and if that’s how you treat him, he will eventually treat you,” she said.

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showing Idia struggling to hold back tears as she reflected on how giving financially in relationships left her feeling taken advantage of. Her candidness resonated with viewers, and prompted conversations about emotional and financial boundaries.

Fans commented on clips from the podcast on YouTube and Instagram. Many shared similar experiences, noting that it’s common to help partners financially early in relationships only to feel let down later. Some viewers expressed support for Idia’s honesty, saying the episode was a conversation we all needed, while others debated whether financial support should ever be given without a clear commitment.

Overall, viewers could relate to Idia’s openness, turning her personal story into a broader discussion on love, trust, and boundaries. By speaking openly with Toke Makinwa, Idia transformed a private hurt into a public discussion, highlighting that relationships can be challenging.