*SATURDAY, 19 APRIL*
*TEXT: MATTHEW 27:57-66*
*TOPIC: CONSPIRACY*

*MATTHEW 27:57-66 NIV*

57:As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus.

58:Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

59:Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60:and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away.

61:Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb.

62:The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate.

63:“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

64:So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first.”

65:“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.”

66:So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.

*CONSPIRACY*

Because the devil is never happy with the righteous man, he is forever seeking ways to attack him at every given opportunity.

Caiaphas, the chief priest whom the devil was using, did not relent in his evil plan to get Jesus crucified.

After he succeeded in getting Jesus crucified, he sought to prevent Jesus' resurrection (vs. 62) and even reminded Pilate of the words of Jesus to His disciples that He would raise after three days (vs. 63).

Caiaphas demanded for more security personnel to be deployed to the tomb. But little did he know that the resurrection power of God is beyond and greater than any conspiracy or security the devil put together because they are all under Jesus' power and dominion.

*QUESTION:* Are you aware that the devil is not satisfied even when he hears the news of your death?

*PRAYER:* Dear Lord, I have no strength of my own, please frustrate the evil schemes of the devil over my life, in Jesus' name. Amen.

*Food for the Day - 2025*

Klopp demands three big signings before agreeing Real Madrid deal

Jurgen Klopp will ask for guarantees over three big signings before agreeing to manage Real Madrid amid strong reports Carlo Ancelotti will be sacked later this month.

Real Madrid were humbled in the Champions League, bowing out to Arsenal via an eye-opening 5-1 aggregate scoreline. Los Blancos have fared little better on the domestic scene either, with the club trailing bitter rivals Barcelona by four points in LaLiga.

Real Madrid have advanced to the final of the Copa del Rey, though the imposing figure of Barcelona – who’ve beaten Real Madrid by an aggregate scoreline of 9-2 in their two matches this season – awaits.

And according to Sky Sports, the Copa del Rey final will be the final stand for manager Carlo Ancelotti who’ll be relieved of his duties shortly after.
Ancelotti isn’t expected to be out of work for long, with the Brazilian national team job already lined up. Back at the Bernabeu, the expectation was Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen would replace Ancelotti when the time came.

However, reports from UOL and then Sport claimed Real Madrid are pivoting to Jurgen Klopp.

The legendary former Liverpool boss is currently unhappy in his role as Head of Global Soccer with Red Bull and weighing up a return to management.

Klopp would reportedly only return to the stresses and strains of management for two jobs – Brazil or Real Madrid.

And with Sport stating Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is cooling on Alonso, along with Klopp reportedly being ‘willing’ to negotiate, the 57-year-old could be back in the dugout at the Bernabeu before the season is out.

Now, a fresh update from Defensa Central has shed new light on Klopp to Real Madrid.

They state Klopp’s name is ‘gaining momentum’ in the Spanish capital, though ‘he would come with a series of conditions that would need to be accepted.’

The report then claimed the conditions relate entirely to transfers and regard Real Madrid’s leaky defence specifically.

Defensa Central continued: ‘He would ask Florentino Perez for the arrival of a right-back, who will be [Trent] Alexander-Arnold, a left-back, and a centre-back.’

Demanding a triple coup will NOT be a deal-breaker for Real Madrid and his requests are said to ‘align with what the sports management proposes’ anyway.
What about Xabi Alonso?
It was only a few weeks ago that Alonso – who starred for Real Madrid during his playing days between 2009-14 – looked a shoo-in to replace Ancelotti.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano declared: “The top target remains absolutely only Xabi Alonso. For Real Madrid it is going to be Xabi Alonso when they part ways with Ancelotti.”

Alonso is by no means out of the equation, though a handful of factors do appear to be working against the Spaniard.

Sport claimed the scale of Real Madrid’s implosion this season is prompting Perez to seek a more experienced campaigner.

Alonso is widely regarded as one of the best young managers in world football, but he’s exactly that: young.

Klopp, meanwhile, has overseen well over 1,000 games in senior management and proved at Liverpool he can lift the game’s biggest honours.

His record in the Champions League – three finals with Liverpool and one with Borussia Dortmund – is also stellar.

Furthermore, BILD state Leverkusen will demand a substantial payment of around €10m before letting Alonso leave. Alonso is under contract with Leverkusen until 2026.

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JASMINE CHAPTER 2

“Thank you again for bringing me to your home and rescuing me from that unfair bike rider.” She spoke.

“Why do you keep thanking me?” I asked. “There is no big deal. I am just helping a lady in distress. What happened to you could happen to anyone. It could even be my sister.”

“Yes, that is true, but some people are really very skeptical about bringing a total stranger into their home. I have to admit that you are courageous. I mean, you don’t even know me.”

“Something must keel a man.” I replied and we both laughed.

I took her bag into the guest room and asked her if she would like to freshen up, and she answered in the affirmative. After she had bathed, she joined me in the sitting room. We had a long discussion during supper, and I got to know a lot about her. Knowing a lot about her made me feel more comfortable around her.

“So, have you tried to call the person you were going to meet at the hotel?” I asked.

“Yes, it is still not going through.” She replied.

“That is unfortunate. I know it is really not my business. But what business do you have with him?”

“He is a house agent. He said he was going to help me get an apartment.”

“And you think the proper place to meet him was in a hotel?”

“He was the one who proposed the hotel.”

“Now, I understand why his number is not going through. He must have waited until late evening and you didn’t show up. He is surely a married man and might have already retired back to his home.”

“There is a distinct possibility that you might be saying the truth.” She smiled.

“So, what do you want a house for? Are you just moving into town?” I asked.

“No, I need it just for two months.”

“Two months? What for?”

She explained to me that she was a student nurse. She was here for placement at the general hospital. So, she needed somewhere to hole up for two months doing her internship. She had contacted that agent through another friend of hers who was going to be sharing the apartment with her. However, after they started chatting on WhatsApp, and the agent saw that she was beautiful, he started asking her out. That was how she got invited to the hotel.

“So, were you going to date him?” I asked.

“No, I just wanted to hear what he had to say.” She replied.

“Alright, I am going to make a proposal to you. You can live in my house while you do your internship.” I spoke.

“What?!” She was dumbfounded.

“Yes.”

“But why? I am not saying that I am not happy or grateful. I am just wondering why you are being so kind to me.”

“Well, for a start, my mother was a nurse too, and my younger sister is called Blessing. So, helping someone who has my mother’s profession and my younger sister’s name seems kind of a big deal to me.” I explained.

“Oh, thank you, Mr. Emeka. God will bless you always.” Then, her face suddenly became sad.

“What is the matter?” I asked, walking close to her.

“It is about my friend, Nelia. I now have a place to live, but what about her? We were planning to pool our resources together so that we could be able to afford a place to live. Now, that you have taken me in. What becomes of her?” She was sad.

“That friend of yours, can she be trusted?” I asked.

“Yes, of course. We have been friends like forever. I have known her since kindergarten.” She replied enthusiastically.

“Alright, she can move in with us.”

“Really?! Oh, Mr. Emeka. You are such a nice man. You are a Godsent. Let me call her immediately.”

That night, we slept in two different rooms. She slept in the guest room while I slept in, of course, my own bedroom. The next morning, like a true Igbo man that I was, I woke up at 4:30 AM because I had to start preparing to go to my shop. I walked to her room and knocked. She seemed to be already awake because she answered immediately.

“Permission to come in.” I spoke.

“Permission granted.” She laughed.

I opened the door and walked in. She was still in bed but that was not what caught my attention. What caught my attention was the way she was dressed. She was wearing a see-through nightgown and nothing under. However, immediately I walked in, she covered herself with a bedsheet, but I had already seen enough. I sat on the bed beside her.

“Good morning, Blessing.” I greeted.

“Good morning, Emeka. You are up this early?”

“Yes, I told you that I am a business man, right. I have to go to my shop and target the early morning customers.”

“Alright, that is true. So, when are you leaving?” She asked.

“In thirty minutes. Please, take care of the home. I am trusting you, which is something I rarely do. The house is fully stocked. You can prepare whatever you want for yourself and please, make yourself at home. I will see you in the evening.”

“Okay, Emeka. Thank you very much. Have a safe and fruitful day.”

“Thank you. I almost forgot. When did you say your friend, Nelia was coming?”

“Today.”

“Alright, let me know as soon as she comes, alright?”

“Alright, bye.”

I went to my shop and just like Blessing had said, my day was very fruitful. Market was good and I was in a joyous mood when I drove back home that night. I had been too busy with business that I had completely forgotten that there was someone in my house. When I got to the door, I started searching for my house keys, then I remembered that I hadn’t taken them because Blessing was home.

I smiled as I rang the doorbell and waited. Then, I heard footsteps approaching. The door opened and I froze. The person who opened the door was not Blessing. It was her friend, Nelia.

“Good evening, sir.” She greeted.

But I couldn’t answer. Nelia's face seemed too familiar to me, and it seemed I had met her before.

TO BE CONITNUED.

If You Marry for Love—You Lose. Marriage Is Not Romance. It’s a Strategic Investment.

Let’s stop deceiving ourselves.

Love is not enough.

Romance won’t sustain you.

And marriage built on feelings will collapse under pressure.

Because marriage isn’t an emotional experiment.

It’s a power move.

1. Feelings Fade—Structure Stays

You’re happy today. Great.

But what happens when money gets tight?

What happens when you lose your job?

What happens when she wakes up and says, “I’m not in love anymore”?

If your marriage was built on butterflies, expect it to collapse once the wind changes.

Love is a spark. But marriage needs fuel.

Vision. Structure. Alignment. Sacrifice. Strategy.

2. If You’re 70 and You Marry 30—Your Household Is 50

Let’s talk logic.

You’re wise. She’s fresh.

But instead of raising your stock, she drops the average.

You’re thinking legacy—she’s thinking TikTok.

You’re building wealth—she’s building “influencer reels.”

(She’s not even ready to build it into a media business.)

You’ve seen war—she’s crying because you forgot to comment on her new selfie.

And now you’re stuck in a marriage that drags you backward.

Because you married vibes—not vision.

3. Marriage Is a Merger—Not a Movie

When two become one, it’s not about hugs and kisses.

It’s about merging empires. Consolidating influence.

Combining assets. Multiplying momentum.

Even the Bible said:

“One will chase a thousand, two will chase ten thousand.”

But what if the “two” is a liability?

What if she’s chasing dopamine instead of purpose?

What if she’s more obsessed with matching pajamas than matching values?

Now, you’re running with dead weight.

Fighting alone. Providing alone. Planning alone.

And she’s somewhere saying,
“I don’t like forcing things.”

4. Modern Girls Don’t Grind—They Ghost

Let’s be real.

Many modern women want:

• Love with no labor
• Comfort with no contribution
• Leadership with no loyalty

She wants a soft life—but won’t lift a finger.

She’s jobless, but has high taste.

She’s broke, but her demands come in six figures.

She says you’re stressing her mental health—because you asked about her career goals.

Try to build with her, and she’ll say,
“This isn’t flowing naturally. I need space.”

5.Her Submission Is a “Maybe”

Her obligations are “Optional”

Today’s woman wants:

• To reply when she feels like
• To submit if the vibe is right
• To bear children only when convenient
• To pause the relationship if she’s “not in the mood”

Any hint of hardship, she’s gone.

Any serious talk, she’s “emotionally unavailable.”

Any call for accountability, she’s “being controlled.”

And if you dare lead with firmness?

She’ll tell Twitter you’re a narcissist.

6. Dysfunction Is the New Normal

Many modern girls were raised in chaos.

Divorced parents. Absent fathers.

Traumatized mothers.

And instead of healing, they brought that chaos into dating.

So when you show up with purpose and structure?

She calls it “too much.”

She wants a soft man who’s strong.

A rich man who’s humble.

A loyal man who doesn’t ask questions.

She wants everything—but gives almost nothing.

So Here’s the Brutal Truth:

Marriage is a system.

If you don’t build it with strategy, it will collapse in drama.

Stop marrying for butterflies.

Start marrying for alignment.

For values. For vision.

Pick a partner who multiplies your purpose—not one who multiplies your pain.

Because at the end of the day…

It’s not who makes your heart skip.

It’s who helps you finish the race.

Marry wisely.

Remember—when it finally comes to a divorce, obligations are enforceable by law, but no one can compel her to keep loving you and riding your joystick that’s insisting she’s the best rider it has ever seen.

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Since I got married, I have never one day thought of sharing my primary responsibility with my husband. He is the man of the house, the head for that matter. I am a support to him, to love, to uplift and to encourage him.

But these days, a wrong narrative of gender equality is what has destroyed many marriages. Young couple who just get married, before you know, they are divorced or the marriage has been called off. My sister, if you claim to be equal to a man, marry yourself then. But if you truly understand the beauty of divine roles, you’ll know that leadership is not dictatorship.

I have been implementing this and I have never regretted. My husband who also know his responsibility does it 100% and he never stops honoring me and replicating the love.

So, my sister, don’t let the noise out there confuse you. Know who you are, and walk in it with grace. When you marry right, you won’t feel suppressed, you’ll feel cherished. And when you play your part with love, the man God gave you will move mountains for you.

- Mercy Johnson

THE DANGEROUS & COSTLY MISTAKES THAT THE MAJORITY OF GEN Zs' ARE MAKING
TODAY

Let’s be honest — Gen Z is bold, intelligent, creative, and filled with untapped potential. But greatness requires wisdom, discipline, and intentional living. If these mistakes go unchecked, they can sabotage futures before they even begin.

Let’s dive in.

1. LIVING FOR THE INTERNET, NOT FOR IMPACT;

Mistake: Chasing trends instead of transformation.

Wisdom:
In a digital age, it’s tempting to measure worth by likes, followers, and viral moments. But the internet has a short memory. What it remembers are those who made a difference, not those who made noise. Purpose outlives popularity. Build a life that leaves footprints, not just impressions.

Key Thought:
Legacy matters more than likes.

2. MOCKING THE PROCESS, BUT DESIRING THE RESULT;

Mistake: Entitlement without effort.

Wisdom:
You can’t harvest where you haven’t sown. Many want a millionaire lifestyle without embracing a laborer’s discipline. Mocking the hustle while coveting the reward is a self-inflicted curse. Every result you admire was born in hidden, hard places. Embrace the grind — it’s the gate to greatness.

Key Thought:
Desire must be matched by discipline.

3. REPLACING HARD WORK WITH AESTHETICS;

Mistake: Valuing appearance over substance.

Wisdom:
Looking wealthy is not being wealthy. Flaunting lifestyles you haven’t earned is deception to self and others. Clothes, cars, and curated feeds can’t cover empty bank accounts and shallow legacies. Invest your time in developing skills, building assets, and adding value. Substance sustains — aesthetics fade.

Key Thought:
Image fades, value endures.

4. PRIORITIZING FUN OVER FOUNDATION;

Mistake: Sacrificing tomorrow for temporary thrills.

Wisdom:
Youth is a gift, but what you do with it is your offering to the future. Fun has its place, but when pleasure takes priority over preparation, destruction is near. Lay a solid foundation now — in character, skills, relationships, and spiritual depth. Fun without foresight is fatal.

Key Thought:
Your future is the harvest of today’s habits.

5. THINKING YOU STILL HAVE TIME;

Mistake: Delaying destiny.

Wisdom:
Time waits for no one. While you hesitate, someone else your age is already leading, building, and shaping history. Starting early is an advantage, not a burden. Greatness isn’t scheduled for the future — it begins the moment you decide to grow. Don’t wait for the ‘perfect time.’ It doesn’t exist.

Key Thought:
The earlier you start, the stronger you finish.

6. TALKING MORE THAN DOING;

Mistake: Replacing execution with inspiration.

Wisdom:
Inspiration is everywhere, but action is rare. The gap between your dreams and your reality is called discipline. Stop being a motivational addict and start being a transformational leader. Speak less, do more. Let your results be louder than your quotes.

Key Thought:
Execution outperforms excitement.

7. RUNNING FROM CORRECTION;

Mistake: Canceling accountability.

Wisdom:
Correction is not rejection; it’s protection. Those who tell you uncomfortable truths are your true allies. Surrounding yourself with only those who applaud you is the fastest road to destruction. Value mentors, accept rebuke, and welcome growth conversations. Pride resists correction — wisdom craves it.

Key Thought:
Correction today saves catastrophe tomorrow.

8. CONFUSING ATTENTION FOR AFFECTION;

Mistake: Seeking applause over authentic connection.

Wisdom:
The culture rewards clout-chasing, but attention is shallow currency. Don’t dress, speak, or live for applause while starving for meaning. Real affection is built on character, trust, and value — not viral trends. Pursue depth over display. Attention fades fast; authentic relationships last.

Key Thought:
Be known for who you are, not just what you show.

9. BELIEVING YOU’RE TOO YOUNG TO FALL;

Mistake: Assuming immunity because of early success.

Wisdom:
Success without humility is a ticking time bomb. No one is untouchable. Pride blinds, and it always precedes a fall. Stay teachable, stay grounded. Let your head bow as your platform rises. Arrogance disqualifies faster than ignorance.

Key Thought:
Success unmanaged is a silent threat.

10. SLEEPING ON YOUR GIFTS;

Mistake: Letting fear bury potential.

Wisdom:
Talent unused is purpose wasted. The world doesn’t need another copy, it needs the original you. Stop hiding behind fear, perfectionism, or excuses. Wake up your gifts. Refuse to be buried with your greatness still locked inside you.

Key Thought:
Unused potential is a tragedy.

FINAL CHARGE TO GEN Z;

You are the future, but only if you survive the present. Refuse to let laziness, entitlement, pride, or fear sabotage your destiny. The world is watching — but more importantly, your generation is counting on you.

Rise with wisdom. Build with intention. Lead with humility.

Your future isn’t promised, it’s prepared. Start now.

US man, Akinyela shot dead after hijacking plane with passengers on board

A man from the US has been killed after he hijacked a small passenger plane, injuring two passengers in the Caribbean nation of Belize.

The man, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, hijacked the plane with fourteen passengers onboard, taking control of the flight at knife-point.

He stabbed two passengers in the back in the process while ordering the pilot to take him out of the country.
Belize’s commissioner of police, Chester Williams, told local journalists that the hijacker was then shot in the chest by another passenger.

The plane landed safely at Philip Goldson international airport after circling erratically over the coastline near Belize City, with depleting fuel.

Taylor was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while one of the passengers with knife injury was in a critical condition.

Details of the incident remained sparse according to the Guardian UK, but Williams said passengers narrowly escaped.

The plane was en route from Corozal to San Pedro when the hijacking took place.

A spokesperson for the US embassy told reporters that it was working with Belize to investigate the incident.

#ICYMI: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, has come out strongly against the conduct of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), accusing him of constitutional violations and undermining democratic governance.

In a strongly worded press statement by the Body of Chairmen Rivers State and signed by the 8 Branch Chairmen, the NBA said it was “deeply concerned” by recent developments in the state under the sole administration model imposed following the declaration of a state of emergency.

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NORMALIZE MAKING MONEY EVERYDAY

No matter how rich you are
Everyday money dey sweet

It seems I slowed down on pushing my message of Daily Bank Alerts which means making money everyday.

Living a life where you get credit alerts everyday is a sweet financially stable life.

And I honestly wish that kind of life for everyone that I know.

Today, I thought to share some fundamentals that drive "The Everyday Money" life.

1. Have a product that is capable of selling everyday (Wedding gown doesn't sell everyday)

2. Learn some marketing skills. You must push traffic everyday in order to sell everyday. Even if it is updating your WhatsApp status, posting on social media, running ads and learning to be visible online.

3. If you sell expensive items, consider allowing installment payments. Keep the item until fully paid. But just ensure to keep getting daily alerts.

4. Dont spend all your life doing operations activities. Spend more time doing marketing activities.
Dear Tailor, stand up from that machine and take pictures and post on social media. The longer you sit on that machine without marketing, the broker you become.

5. Create a good personal brand that sells your person and your product

6. Love yourself deeply. Making money starts from self love. When you love yourself, you desire good for yourself and you go out and get the good.

Let me stop here.

I will never forgive 2go, why should I? How? Not after what 2go did to me.

I was 19 years old then, using 2go like others. I had connected with one Presh452. Peeping through my Nokia 2626, I could see a beautiful DP. Yes, I like fine fine ihe rị mma. Who no like better thing? Ị na-alụ nwaanyị jọrọ njọ a ga-ebere gị ya ego?

The connection began from chatting to exchange of phone number. Then, night calls. Then, midnight by 12:00 AM to 5:00AM you'd call and speak with anyone free of charge. When that country was still called Nigeria before it turned to Bongo.

Awwww. Midnight, innocent calls — innocent conversation — innocent "I love you...I love you too" raining like a heavy downpour in Mbanefo Hostel. Boys were calling their sweethearts, feeling loved and to be loved. Then I would be in the reading room, Presh452 would call. She's no longer Presh452 but Precious.

When the call enters, I'd leave my books to speak with Pre Pre. Awww. Love Nwantịntị. Precious is a beautiful girl. Queen of Persia. Bianca is learning beauty from her. Precious is as beautiful as the Arab Queens. In fact, through 2go, she sent me beautiful pictures.

"This is you?"

She'd say yes.

Awwww. Her beauty has turned into a butterfly, flying inside my stomach, getting out through my oesophagus, connecting to my alimentary canal. Oh, canal man cannot understand the things of the spirit.

"I can't wait to see you in Aba," my sweet Precious would say.

"I can't wait to see you too," a lost Ọnụkwube would reply.

Midnight calls back to back. Precious had told me number of children she wanted. She was going for 6, I needed just 2. In fact, if possible, 1. But 2 is okay. She didn't want 2 children, after all her father was so rich and had properties in Aba with a fleet of car. In fact, her elder brother was in Europe where he was a billionaire in Euros. So, money no be problem. "Let's have 6 children, my family are rich."

Everything was on her head. I wasn't thinking of any children. She was already planning 6 kids. With who? But you know, when the butterfy flaps its wings in your stomach, you seem to forget some yarning of dust, and dwell on the flow. The flow was flowing.

However, I had gone to the University of Port Harcourt to meet with Professor Nọlue Emenanjọ. Even though I was quite young, I had started meeting professors earlier — traveling to different universities just to meet those men I had read from books. I connected with them on personal level.

The idea was, after going to Uniport, I would branch in Aba to meet my first lady. The most beautiful woman on earth, 2go gave me. We had planned going to cinema together, eat at expensive restaurant, discuss about the future and our love life. So sweet!

She would send me more pictures.

"Are these your pictures?"

"Yes."

Chai. The girl had a pot of beauty broken on her head, and beauty drenched her body, wet it like a fowl beaten by rain. Why can't Precious compete as Miss Universe?

I had left Port Harcourt on Thursday morning. I first left Chọba for Rumuola by Aba Road. Then, Obigbo was still manageable. I plied the road by jumping on ndị Aka n'elu motor. Through Port Harcourt Road, we got to Aba.

She asked me to wait for her at Tonimas. Even though I had to meet her, I was a confirm guy man to stay at the opposite direction and observe my environment unto security-wise.

I stayed behind a parked bus to place a call, someone picked, and was approaching me.

"I am here."

"No. You are not here. I am not seeing you."

"Look at me, I am here."

Mbanụnụ.

Something was standing before me quite alright, but the thing was not a human being. Not my Precious whom I had spent my sleepless nights calling on nightcall. It cannot be my princess, my asampetecious asampete whose beauty was mesmerizing Ọbama then.

I don't want to abuse what God has created. But it seems that after God was done creating some people, they recreated themselves against God's image. Because, how can someone's eyes be bigger than ikwiikwii? Her eyes socketed inside like that of a mọnkey. Imi pịahụ ya ka imi enwe. The sponge okpu n'isi was like that of a mad woman in Eke Imeọha. Her teeth stood erect like amụ ịnyịnya.

Ọnụkwube ntọọọ. Ị chụgburu onwe gị na nwaanyị. Why do bad things keep happening to good people? My mates were using 2go and connecting with ụmụnwa, why did my own 2go connect with kpalakwukwu? Other people's snares hunted living things, mine caught non-living things.

I took a deep breath. Then asked like a conquered wrestler, "are you Precious?"

She said yes, without remorse. She wasn't even remorseful that she sold me adaka in place of enwe. I was praying, kabbashing so that people who knew me wouldn't see me with this kind of usungu. The kind akpoola she wore was sounding on the ground "ma i kelere m, ma i keleghị m, I don't care."

I had made a promise, I must fullfil it. I had promised we would go on date at Crunches located then at Ikot Ekpene Road. But, how would I be looking at this person's face? Impossible. I am not hungry. Even if I am, I'll not eat. You cannot ponzi me and expect me to be happy. Elu na ala ekwela ngwere gbaa ajị.

As we were walking, she was doing the talking, and replying herself. Me Wey be vibe turned deaf. Ogbi. She was ranting how rich her father was. How rich her brother was. Shouting as if I was Buubu who had ear problems and Ee Pee See spend billions to treat it.

Keke was coming with speed, this girl was walking like her father owned the road. The Keke almost hit her, I quickly held her backward before ikuku kẹkẹ eburu ya. I practically saved her from being crushed by the Keke.

Guess what she did?

She went to fight the Keke man. Hitting her open palm on her mouth. "Wuuuuuuuuuuu. If you try me, you will sleep in cell. I.d.i.ot, do you know who my father is?"

I was a gentleman to the core. I was pleading with the Keke man to forgive. I saw what happened. She was at fault. Everyone in the Keke was telling her she was at fault. Aunty was busy insulting them.

The Keke man wasn't responding to her but just looking at me with a pity.

"Fine boy like you, kee ihe i ji udele a eme? See the kind thing you dey Waka for road with."

Na wetin man do man.

You cannot win Aba men with bad mouth. The man was pitying me. I was trying to manage the fact that I was lied to, the same person was embarrassing herself. What was remaining was to remove her clothes and fight. So, na onye ara I came to Aba to see? 2go— tọnda faya you!

No problem. What I would do was on my mind. We got to the restaurant. I asked her to order. She placed her order. I refused to order anything. I lost appetite. What if I eat anything, someone who knows me walks in. My mama fit disown me. I cannot.

Eventually, we stepped out of the restaurant. She was telling me how her father locked her teacher for one week because the teacher punished her in school.

She was saying those things..

Guess what I did?

I took her by surprise and ran to the other side of the road, with the back of my legs touching back of my ears. Then, I jumped into Keke like a thief a na-achụ ọsọ.

"Peace Park, Peace Park!"

"Ọga na #100," the Keke man said, delaying me.

"Go! Go! I will give you 200 naira. Just go."

The Keke guy moved, the girl crossed the road, pursuing me and Keke. She had long leg oo. Chasing us oo! Thank God there was no traffic.

I got to Peace Mark, paid the Keke guy 200 naira. Big money those days. I bought my ticket and bought a newspaper I used to cover the other side — reading newspaper I didn't budget for — in case my Aba Precious abata.

The vehicle quickly filled up, we drove to Nsụka.

When I got to Nsụka, she texted me:

"Because I am not beautiful, that's why you treated me like that..."

I replied: "since you are not proud of yourself— then you were sending me other people's pictures as yours — why should I be proud of you?"

She paused, I paused, 2go paused; all of us paused!

How to Build an Offer Staircase that Makes You Millions…


Last year, I helped my client in SA to build an offer staircase that makes her $599 dollars, daily. No jokes!

Every business needs an offer staircase: whether you sell physical, digital products, coaching, or paid services, you need an offer staircase.

Your offer staircase (also known as a value ladder) is the step by step journey your customer takes from their very first interaction with your brand to becoming a high ticket or loyal long term client.

Think of it like this:

Each step of the staircase moves your customer closer to deeper transformation, and higher investment.


Let’s break it down.


1. Free Value (The Welcome Mat)

This is where they discover you, trust you, and get a quick win.

Examples:

• Your posts
• Free guide, checklist, or mini-course
• Free webinar or challenge
• Lead magnet like a 30 Days of Content Idea guide
• Free community or newsletter

The goal here is to build trust and grow your audience.


2. Low Ticket Offer (The First Step)

This is a no brainer offer that gives a taste of your expertise.

Create any of the following and price it at 1k, 2k or 3k.

• A paid template or workbook
• A short masterclass or workshop replay
• A mini eBook or cheat sheet
• Low-cost digital product bundle

Turn followers into buyers and filter serious people.

Imagine making 50k daily from one low ticket product.
That’s 1.5m in 30 days.

10k daily is 310k in 30 days.

Create it once and it continues making millions for you.


3. Core Offer (Your Signature Transformation)

This is your main offer, the one that gets clients real results.

Price range can be from 10,000 to 150,000 Naira.

Examples:

• A self-paced course or group program
• Monthly subscription
• Done for you service, like web design, content calendar setup, etc.
• 1:1 strategy session

Goal: Deliver big transformation and position yourself as an expert.


4. High-Ticket Offer (Your Premium Room)

This is for your top tier clients who want deeper access, results, or done for you service.

Price range should be from 200,000 Naira upwards.

Examples:

• VIP Days or intensives
• Full service package, like complete marketing funnel setup, rebrand + strategy
• High level coaching or mentorship
• Corporate consulting or retainer packages

Goal: Maximise income and serve fewer people at a higher level.


5. Continuity / Membership (Ongoing Support)

This keeps your best clients in your ecosystem long-term.

Examples:

• Monthly membership or subscription community
• Inner circle mastermind
• Content club or strategy vault
• Alumni group coaching

Goal: Create recurring revenue and lifetime customer value.


Visual Summary of your Million Offer Staircase:

Step 5: Ongoing Membership / Retainer
Step 4: High-Ticket Offer
Step 3: Core Offer
Step 2: Low-Ticket Product
Step 1: Free Value / Lead Magnet


Your Turn:

Ask yourself:

• What do I currently offer at each level?
• Where are the gaps?
• What’s one product/service I can create to fill that gap?


I’m rooting for you.
You feel me?

POOR GIRL WAS FIXING HER MAKEUP IN A CAR WINDOW UNAWARE SOMEONE WAS WATCHING

Mara stood by the roadside, squinting into the tinted window of a sleek black car. Her reflection stared back, smudged and tired. She dabbed on cheap lipstick and patted her cracked powder compact, trying to look presentable before catching the bus home. She had just finished cleaning offices downtown—her part-time job barely paid enough to survive, but she managed.
#stargt

She didn’t care whose car it was. It was just a mirror to her. But what she didn’t know was that someone was inside.

Liam sat silently in the back seat, watching her with curious eyes. A billionaire known for his ruthless business deals and cold demeanor, he wasn’t easily impressed. But there was something about this girl. The way she pouted at her reflection, the determined strokes of her lipstick, the innocence in her eyes. She had no idea someone was watching… and that someone was him.

As she adjusted her scarf and stepped back, Mara caught a strange movement in the glass. Her heart skipped. She leaned closer—and froze. A man was inside, staring right at her.

“Oh my God…” she gasped, stumbling back. “I’m so sorry!”

She turned quickly to leave, mortified. But then she heard a deep, calm voice behind her.

“Hey, you. What’s your name?”

Mara paused. No rich man had ever spoken to her like that before—without mockery or pity. She clutched her worn-out handbag, unsure what to do.

“…Mara,” she replied, voice barely above a whisper.

Liam stepped out of the car, tall and commanding. His eyes studied her like she was a puzzle.

“Do you always use strangers’ cars as mirrors?” he asked, the hint of a smirk on his lips.

Her face flushed, but she lifted her chin. “Only when I can’t afford a real one.”

That confidence… unexpected, unpolished. It made Liam smile for the first time in days.

He reached into his jacket and pulled out a sleek business card, handing it to her.

“You’re bold. I like that. Come work for me.”

Mara blinked at the card, stunned. Was this a prank?

“W-Work? As what?”

“My personal assistant.”

She stared at him, speechless. Was he serious? What did a billionaire want with a girl who cleaned floors for a living?

But Liam was already leaning against his car like he had all the time in the world.

That night, Mara didn’t sleep. The card sat on her small table, almost glowing. Her entire world had shifted with a single sentence.

The next morning, she called the number.

Liam’s assistant answered instantly. “Mr. Liam asked me to expect your call. Can you come to the office today?”

Her heart pounded.

She walked into Liam’s company—towering glass walls, sharp-dressed workers, luxury dripping from every corner. And there she was, in her only clean dress, shoes that had seen better days.

When she entered his office, Liam didn’t look surprised.

“I want you as my personal assistant,” he repeated, calmly.

“I-I don’t have any qualifications,” she stammered.

“I’m not hiring a degree,” he said, leaning forward. “I’m hiring honesty. Loyalty. Boldness. Things you showed me without even trying.”

Mara swallowed hard.

“Unless…” Liam added with a teasing smile, “you’d prefer to keep fixing makeup on random car windows forever?”

Her lips parted, but no words came out. All she knew was—her life was about to change.

And it all began with a little makeup and the wrong window.

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