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In a big and elegant living room, a group of children, seemingly from a rural background, marveled at the beauty and grandeur of the house. One of them remarked, “The lady of this house must be very happy. Look at this house; it’s like she built it herself. It’s like a paradise on earth.” Hajiya…
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In the town of Sabo, near Zaria, my father, Mallam Shehu, runs a Quranic school with students coming from various distant places, including Maradi in Niger, Yawunde in Cameroon, and even Kumasi in Ghana. His branch of the school is quite large, with over five hundred students. It’s so well-known that if you ask for…
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In the evening, I went back home as my father had instructed. I reminded him that my mother had sent me to collect some money for her, emphasizing that he shouldn’t change his mind. He asked, “Where is it?” I told him it was at home, and he instructed me to go ahead and get…
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In the quiet room, a father sat in a wheelchair, and his son, Mata, lovingly approached him. She moved her mouth gently and smiled at him, expressing her compassion and love for her father. Her smile melted his heart, and he felt the pain of all her smiles. Despite his debilitating condition, he couldn’t do…
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It was around 9:30 PM on a Saturday night when Alhaji Tahir Mansur Da’n Batta left his office, driven by his driver Garzali in his black Bugatti car. As he arrived at his luxurious home, his children Basma and Bassam, along with their mother, welcomed him. The children, two beautiful youngsters who appeared to be…
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You arrived home in a hurry, drenched in sweat from fasting and eager to see your family. After a respectful greeting to the guard, you entered your family’s house, which had multiple sections. You noticed shoes at the door, indicating that your father was home. You proceeded to your room to put away your bag…
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The city of Kaduna was drenched in rain on a Thursday evening. The downpour was heavy, as if it intended to pierce through people’s roofs. This unexpected rainfall drove many to seek shelter from the relentless downpour. Rain, a blessing from God, had temporarily halted daily activities. The streets of Kaduna, specifically the Boye area,…
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The scene unfolds in Dilau Village, where the ambiance is filled with the sound of the wind, women’s joyous chatter, and singing, creating an atmosphere of festivity. It may appear to an outsider as if a celebration or party is underway, but these are the everyday sounds of life in the BIG HOUSE of Dilau…
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She sat on the carpet covering her bed, bending her legs and resting her cheeks on both palms while staring at the food flask in front of her. However, her heart and soul were in a different world. Despite her hunger when she entered the house, she couldn’t bring herself to take a single bite…
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Abdullahi stood up and retreated without hesitation. His face displayed neither fear nor doubt. He touched the wall for support and raised an eyebrow, then waved his hand dismissively, chuckling. “Are you going to hit me?” He asked, a wry smile playing on his lips. She just stared at him, her consciousness hazy, struggling to…