*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 11/06/2025*

Tinubu returns to Abuja, inaugurates rehabilitated ICC

Deadly flood: Niger communities battle stench from decaying corpses

Mokwa flood: Borno, Taraba donate N350m to victims

NiMet workers finally receive minimum wage

NSCDC debunks fake recruitment on social media

Naira appreciates to N1,600/$ in parallel market

Trump unveils $1,000 investment accounts for newborn Americans

US to restore some medical research grants, says Trump official

17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes near Gaza aid site

Seven dead, schoolchildren missing as storm hits South Africa

World Bank projects three-year steady economic growth for Nigeria

Saudi’s Aramco delays Nigeria’s crude-backed $5bn loan

Lagos court jails nine Chinese for cybercrimes

19-year-old Nigerian artiste beaten to death in Ghana


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood. Two hearts pump blood to the gills while one pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Their blood is blue because it uses copper to transport oxygen unlike the red blood of humans which is transported with iron.

* Joal-Fadiouth, a district in Senegal, has an island and a beach entirely made of seashells.
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Tinubu mandates MDAs to pay for Abuja conference centre

National Assembly mulls extension of 2024 budget capital vote

Senate pushes to move presidential inauguration venue from Eagle Square to N’Assembly

Petroleum subsidy was a scam, Nigeria can’t go back – Orji Kalu

Alleged N5.2b fraud: Court rejects ex-JAMB Registrar’s no-case submission

Court to hear suit on proposed sale of Lafarge

Court jails Afriq System’s CEO, Michael, over alleged $854.4m, N590m fraud

Indian, Dangote workers arraigned for diverting N4bn diesel

Court jails three for vandalising IKEDC cables

Woman jailed three years for child abuse in Ekiti

Family, lawyer urge EFCC to release CBEX promoter

Army kills terrorist kingpin, Jidda, others in Yobe, Borno

NAF probes death of detained corporal

Army celebrates troops battling insecurity in S’East

Divestment key to oil sector growth- Lokpobiri

FG to train 100,000 youths annually in forex trading

FG budget cut leaves 1,500 health workers without pay

FG eyes private capital for infrastructure at PPP summit

SEC directs firms to honour unclaimed dividends

Maritime bank to upgrade major shipyards – CEO

Wike Renames International Conference Centre After Tinubu

UNIJOS ready to host 2025 NUGA Games, says VC

Gregory varsity inducts 83 medical doctors

Ugosimba chieftaincy title for First Lady Tinubu in Enugu

90% of Yoruba kings don’t believe in Yoruba gods — Seun Kuti

My business collapsed after public criticism of pastors – Daddy Freeze

No prayers can erase six million Igbo deaths, group tells Gowon

Youths kick as gunmen kill 58, burn 82 houses in Plateau

June 12: Ijaw youths ask Tinubu to restore democracy in Rivers

Tinubu has failed to improve governance after Buhari’s era – Baba-Ahmed

Diesel, petrol to cost more as four depot owners raise prices

TAJBank signs agreement for N20bn Mudarabah Sukuk bond issuance

Accion MfB opens new branch in Ilorin

Local telecom operators spend $350m annually on diesel – Report

Edo Line retruns 15 years after

10 startups emerge winners of JusticeTechNG

i-Fitness boosts expansion plan

Reconcile or face impeachment, Rivers APC warns Fubara

Obi, Otti responsible for our crisis, not Fed Govt, says LP

We will police our votes in 2027, Obi vows

Saraki, PDP reconciliation committee meet Makinde

Power play: PDP convention caught in Wike-Makinde camps crossfire

Ajayi, PDP set to appeal tribunal’s verdict affirming Aiyedatiwa

Makinde, Speaker mourn Adefope

Adeleke commiserates with Oke-IIa monarch over wife’s death

Sanwo-Olu urges parents to instill values in children

Ododo warns against politicising insecurities

Mokwa flood: We don’t know where waters are coming from – Niger gov

Residents seek intervention as erosion sacks nine Anambra villages

Low turnout in Kano as civil servants resume

Many escape death as petrol-laden tanker explodes in Oyo

Pastor Adeboye visits Alaafin of Oyo

Ondo traders get N43m, 150 solar lights to boost business

1 Killed, 3 Abducted As Gunmen Invade Cashew Warehouse In Kwara

Two Truck Drivers Gunned Down, Vehicles Set Ablaze In Imo


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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1994, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola declared himself as Nigeria’s president in what is now known as the Epetedo Declaration. This was a year after the June 12, 1993, which it is now cofirmed he won, was annulled by the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. Less than 24 hours, he was arrested by the military government led by General Sani Abacha and detained without trial. He remained in custody till July 7, 1998 when he died under suspicious circumstances, just days after Abacha died.

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Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable. – Zig Ziglar

*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo

This got me emotional and deep in thought when I heard it…

At a school’s end-of-year party, the hall was filled with excitement as the children gave their presentations. Among them was a little boy of class 5 named Nathan.

Several children had already taken the stage with clear and straight voices, full of confidence. Everyone had concluded it was a day full of beautiful talent displace and that the kids were amazing.

Then came Nathan’s turn.

“But why did the teacher allow Nathan to present, knowing how he struggles to speak in front of people?”

Nathan stood frozen. His words barely came out. His eyes searched the crowd, hoping to see a safe face but all he saw were expectant eyes. His mother forced a small smile to encourage him, but inside, her heart sank. She felt sad and embarrassed. She wondered, why her son couldn't shine like the others.

Nathan was gently cheered back to his seat. He wasn't able to present though he tried.
He went to his mother looked at her and whispered, “I tried.” She smiled, hugged him tightly, and said, “It’s okay.”

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How many ‘Nathans’ do you know?
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Erasmus IBOM is A Professional Consultant with the Connected Economy Business Builder.

Erasmus IBOM is the Lead Consultant,
Eagle Wealth Hub, a human capacity and wealth creation organization based in Abuja.

He emerged as the Top 100 Globally in the
Product and Wellness Industry and has
maintained this position for 3 years and also
a Global Ambasssador with Empowered Consumerism and as well.

He has Background in Finance and Accounting Science, Project Management
and Diploma in Computer Science.

He believes that building capacity is the gateway to all round transformation and living a balance life, and has set out to empower at least 1000 men and women in wealth creation through the EMERGE PLATFORM leading to a commonwealth of $1 Billion by 2030.

Over the past 3 years, he has helped established 500 entrepreneurs, achieved over 250 Million Naira ($1 Million) in common wealth in the past 3 years.

He is Nigeria’s foremost human capacity and wealth creation coach.

He is on a mission to build, empower and transform individuals and businesses in their capacity to earn and multiply wealth.

Over the past 4 years, his skills & expertise has been

Training

Coaching

Building Communities.

HELPING PEOPLE BUILD CAPACITY

He loves Traveling, Adventure, Reading and writing.

His passion is in developing young entrepreneurs, helping people who are 50 + to Achieve Fulfilment and have Fun and building small scale businesses with ease.

He is so passionate about helping men and women build capacity, which is evident in his work.

He also loves to SPEAK

He loves Volunteering his time for Human Capacity building Project

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The older I get, the more I realize…
Healing is not a caption.
Growth is not a loud announcement.
And peace? Peace is expensive.
But this is what I now know — deeply:
👇🏽
• “No” is a full sentence.
Not “No because…”
Not “No, I hope you understand.”
Just No. And that’s enough.
• Being unbothered is a skill.
It’s not pride.
It’s protection.
You can’t afford to drain yourself proving points to people who were never listening.
• Silence is a response.
The more you heal, the less you speak.
You realize energy speaks louder than grammar.
• Most “urgent” things can wait.
You don’t need to jump for every buzz, ping, or fake emergency.
Your nervous system wasn’t made to be everybody’s responder.
• Respect > Attention.
Attention is cheap.
Respect is earned.
And sometimes the loudest person in the room is the most ignored.
• Apologies without action are manipulation.
If they don’t change, they’re not sorry.
They’re rehearsing.
• Movement is medicine.
You don’t need a gym.
You need to walk. Stretch. Move.
You’re one good sweat away from clarity.
• You’re not for everyone — and that’s fine.
Some people will never get it.
Never get you.
Let them stay confused. You don’t need to be understandable to be valid.
This is the era of calm power.
Less noise. More presence.
Less talking. More doing.
Less sugar. More stamina.
Less pretending. More protection.
If you’re feeling this shift… stay in it.
It means you’re evolving.

The woman you were when you had to survive was a force of nature. She did what needed to be done—no matter the cost. She built walls, armored her heart, and carried burdens no one even guessed she was holding. She learned how to hide her pain behind a smile, how to steady her voice when the world tried to shake her, and how to keep putting one foot in front of the other when the ground felt like it was crumbling.

You were the storm and the shelter at the same time. You found strength in places you didn’t know existed. You became tough, sharp, unbreakable—because you had to be. No one else saw the battles you fought in the dark, the times you cried in silence, the nights you wondered if you could keep going.

That woman was a survivor, and she deserves your deepest respect. She is the reason you’re here today. She is the reason you made it through. But survival is not the same as living. Those days required a certain kind of grit, a toughness that got you through the worst, but also left you exhausted, wary, and always bracing for the next blow.

You were always on guard, scanning every room for danger, expecting every kindness to disappear, and believing peace was just a pause before the next storm. Your heart became a fortress, your mind a battlefield, your soul a soldier. You survived because you had no other choice.

But hear this truth: you are not in that place anymore. You have crossed the rough seas and made it to new shores. The air is different now, the sky is clearer, the world is not as cold and hostile as it once felt. You are not the hunted anymore. You are the leader, the creator, the woman who owns her story.

You don’t have to live in survival mode any longer. You don’t have to flinch at every sound, tense up at every touch, or question every moment of peace. You are allowed to let your shoulders drop, to unclench your fists, to breathe deeply and freely, and to believe in safety.

You have earned the right to rest. Rest is not weakness. Gentleness is not surrender. You can let your heart soften now. You can let your guard down—not because the world has stopped spinning, but because you have become wise enough to choose who gets close, strong enough to walk away from what hurts, and brave enough to trust yourself.

You are smarter now, not just because you survived, but because you learned. Survival taught you resilience, but healing will teach you joy. You are allowed to step out of the armor that once saved you, and into the light that now calls you forward.

You are not that scared girl anymore. You are a woman who knows her power. You are a woman who can stand in a room and hold her own, not out of fear, but out of confidence. You are a woman who leads with both heart and mind, who knows when to be fierce and when to be gentle.

You are allowed to love again, to trust again, to hope again. The world may never be perfect, but you are not here to be small or afraid. You are here to live fiercely, to love boldly, and to lead without apology.

Let go of the need to control every outcome. Let go of the belief that you always have to be tough. Let the world see your softness, your laughter, your vulnerability. These are not weaknesses—they are the marks of a woman who has survived and chosen to thrive.

The version of you that survived was a masterpiece of strength. But the version of you that leads is a masterpiece of wisdom. She knows when to fight and when to rest, when to speak and when to listen, when to hold on and when to let go.

You are allowed to change. You are allowed to become more than what your past demanded. You are allowed to shape your life, not out of fear, but out of possibility. You are allowed to rise.

Do not be afraid of your own growth. Do not apologize for your healing. Do not shrink to fit an old story. The world is waiting for the woman who is not just a survivor, but a creator, a leader, a light for others still finding their way.

It’s time to step into your new power. It’s time to lead with the lessons you’ve earned, to love with the depth you’ve discovered, and to live with the freedom you’ve fought for.

You are not bound to the woman who only knew how to survive. She is part of your story, but she is not the whole story. You are allowed to outgrow her, to thank her, and to let her rest.

This is your season to live. To lead. To become the woman, you always dreamed you could be—not just a survivor, but a force. Not just a fighter, but a builder. Not just a protector, but a creator of a life worth living.

You are not just here; you are fully alive. And that, after everything, is your greatest victory."

Deep Feelings
credit to the artist via Pinterest

LEAVE YOUR FEMALE STUDENTS ALONE!

This is not just a warn!ng—this is a cr¥. A cr¥ for the girl child. A cr¥ for our schools. A cr¥ for sanity.

Dear young male teacher,

You are gifted. You are admired. Your presence alone makes the girls sit up, eager to learn. You speak with passion, you dress smart, you explain well—and you may not know this—but many of those girls in your class are secretly cru$h!ng on you.

But listen carefully: Their admiration is not permission. Their smiles are not an invitation. Their boldness is not maturity.

They are still children. Tender. VulnerabI3. Still figuring out their emotions. What they feel is not love—it is confusion dressed in admiration. They trust you. They believe in you. And when you cross that sacred line… you k!II something in them.

You kiIIher confidence.
You kiII her future.
You kiII her right to grow up whole and safe.

Let me tell you what many don’t talk about.

There are girls walking around today—empty, br0ken, hiding pa!n under their makeup—because a teacher who was supposed to protect them u$ed them.

Some dropped out of school with swollen bellies.
Some ended up in danger0u$ relationships they didn’t deserve.
Some can no longer focus in class.
Some lost their voice.
Some have never healed.

And what’s worse? Many of them still blame themselves.

You were supposed to be her mentor. Her light. Her guide. Instead, you became her first heartbr£ak, her first betrayaal, her first $hame.

Let me say this loud and clear: If a girl student ever gets bold enough to come close, it is because you have already given her the signal.
Yes—you may not have touched her yet, but your boundary is already weak. And weak boundaries are a silent invitation to destruct!on.

Don’t tell yourself “it’s love.” It’s not.
Don’t say “she started it.” She didn’t.
Don’t say “others have done it.” That’s no excuse.

The truth is: many male teachers have ru!ned the destiny of the girl child in the name of love. And nobody talks about it enough.

Be different.

Don’t become another reason why a girl can’t look a male teacher in the eye without f£ar. Don’t become the face she remembers every time the word “trust” is mentioned. Don’t destr0y a child to satisfy your weakness.

You are not just teaching a subject—you are shaping a soul.

So protect her.
Guard your role.
Be disciplined.
Be a real man.
Be the teacher she’ll write about with pride—not pa!n.

Let this be the end of this madn€$$.
Let the classroom be a place of growth, not trau.ma.

If this message touched your heart, share it like fire.
We must shout it louder until every teacher hears it:

Leave the girl child alone. Let her grow. Let her breathe. Let her be safe.

Honesty encompasses being truthful, sincere, and free from deceit in one's words, actions, and overall conduct. It involves not only telling the truth but also having integrity and acting fairly. Honesty is a fundamental aspect of building trust and maintaining healthy relationships.

Key aspects of honesty: Truthfulness:
Honesty means speaking the truth and avoiding lies or deception.

Integrity: It involves maintaining ethical principles and acting with sincerity in all situations.

Fairness: Honesty also implies treating others justly and avoiding bias or prejudice.

Self-awareness: Being honest with oneself is crucial for personal growth and building confidence.

Trust and respect: Honesty is essential for fostering trust and respect in social interactions.

Foundation for progress: Honesty is vital for individual and societal progress, as dishonesty can lead to problems and hinder development.

According to C.S. Lewis, "Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world."

Let me tell you something raw and true —if you’re willing to hear it. Your biggest problem isn’t the pain, the fear, or the struggle. It’s the belief that you shouldn’t have these things at all.

Depression, frustration, anxiety—they’re not your enemies. They’re the chisel in God’s hand, carving you into something stronger.

They’re part of the process. The process of becoming stronger. Of growing. Of becoming you.

You will fall. You will hurt. You will bleed. You’ll face days that feel like defeat. You will face setbacks and small wins and crushing disappointments. And that is good for it is exactly where growth happens.

Imagine if you got everything you wanted without the fight, without the pain, would it really be yours? It wouldn’t change you. It wouldn’t grow you.

A life without pain is a life without challenge.

A life without challenge is a life without growth.

A life without pain is a life without courage.

A life without struggle is a life without strength.

Your problems?

Your battles?

Your challenges?

They’re not here to break you. They’re here to shape you. To carve you into something tougher, wiser, more alive.

If you can see that life isn’t happening to you—it’s happening for you—everything changes. The suffering loses its power. The weight lifts. The dark corners light up.

Your wounds are where the light enters.

Your pain is your gift.

I spent years training myself to rise above the noise. Years of telling myself: "Nothing will stop me. Nothing will shake me. Nothing will shake my purpose. I refuse to let my feelings direct my destiny."

And you can do the same.

Right now, at this moment, you have a choice. You can stay where you are, or you can fight. And I won’t lie to you or sugarcoat it —it won’t be easy. It’ll be the hardest battle of your life. But you have that fight in you. I know it.

No matter how hopeless it looks, this isn’t the end.

No matter how dark it looks, this isn’t the end.

You hold the key to your mind. No one else.

So decide. Now. Because a stronger, brighter and better life is waiting. And it’s yours to claim.

Be encouraged with the words of Prophet Isaiah "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" Isaiah 41:10.

Good morning and do have productive week.

© Godlove NJISONG

A family is a system. There are roles, ways of thinking, relating, and unspoken expectations. Typically, people aren’t consciously aware of these roles.

When people awaken and begin to heal, they start becoming more themselves and less willing to play a role.

By setting boundaries, asserting themselves, or having their own desires beyond the family system they can be labeled as “difficult.”

This can be a positive sign that you’re getting healthier and connecting back to your authentic self
~ The Holistic Psychologist

Never forget to keep unveiling your uniqueness because it is within you that BLISS is found. I love you

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THE POWER OF SILENCE

They wonder why you don’t talk much.
Why you don’t explain yourself.
Why you’re always lost in thought.

But they don’t see the battles you fight in silence.
They don’t hear the conversations you have with yourself at night.

They don’t know you’re either carrying the weight of pain or building the blueprint for something great.
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Not all silence is weakness. Sometimes, it’s preparation.

Be that man who quietly plots his growth.

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