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When our actions create discord in another person, we, in this lifetime or another, will feel that discord. Likewise, if our actions create harmony and empowerment, we also come to feel that harmony and empowerment.

INSPIRING ONITSHA TRUE STORY “My mother sold pap beside the market gutter.” “Now I export to five countries — and I named the brand after her.” They called it “dirty woman’s food.” Now it’s on shelves in London and New York. Her Mother Sold Akamu by the Roadside — What Her Daughter Did 20 Years Later Left the Whole Market in Tears Written by Rosyworld CRN Onitsha, Nigeria — 2003. Every morning by 5:00 a.m., Mama Uju would tie her wrapper tight, light the firewood, and begin stirring the large pot of pap. Yellow, thick, creamy — and hot. She sold it at the corner of Nkpor Market. Right beside the open gutter. No kiosk. No umbrella. Just smoke, sweat, and survival. Her daughter Uju sat beside her. Sometimes sleeping. Sometimes helping. Always dreaming. But other market women mocked them. “See your mummy selling food by gutter!” “Who will marry you when your clothes always smell like smoke?” Uju stayed quiet. She watched. Learned. And whispered to her mother one day: "One day, this pap will travel beyond Nigeria." Mama Uju laughed. “Pap wey I dey sell for ₦50?” “Yes, mama,” she replied. “Your sweat has a flavour the world hasn’t tasted yet.” Uju studied hard. Went to UNN. Studied Food Science & Tech. Wrote her final project on “Preservation and Commercialization of Traditional Fermented Foods.” Graduated with distinction. Got a loan from a youth empowerment fund. Started small — two bags of corn, a borrowed grinder, and an Instagram page. Business Name: Mama Uju’s Original Pap. It wasn’t just a product. It was a legacy. People laughed at first. Then they tasted it. Then they ordered. By 2021, she was supplying supermarkets in Lagos and Abuja. By 2023, she exported to the UK through a Nigerian food distributor. In 2025, she returned to Nkpor Market — where it all began. She wore a custom-made ankara dress printed with the words: “From Gutter to Global.” She came with camera crews, a truckload of her packaged pap, and a special announcement. She stood beside the same corner where her mother once bent over firewood and said: “This is where royalty once sat on a plastic chair. This is where I saw dignity in burnt fingers. This is where I first tasted strength.” She donated ₦10 million to upgrade the market stalls for other women vendors. Gave them branded kiosks and cooking equipment. Named the space: “Mama Uju’s Women’s Corner.” Then she gave her mother a key to a brand-new bungalow, built on land she bought secretly five years ago. Mama Uju fainted. Then cried. Then danced. Because the pap she stirred for survival… Became the pap her daughter used for global success. And the child once laughed at for smelling of smoke… Now breathes boardroom air — but still bows before the woman who stirred her future.

INSPIRING ONITSHA TRUE STORY “My mother sold pap beside the market gutter.” “Now I export to five countries — and I named the brand after her.” They called it “dirty woman’s food.” Now it’s on shelves in London and New York. Her Mother Sold Akamu by the Roadside — What Her Daughter Did 20 Years Later Left the Whole Market in Tears Written by Rosyworld CRN Onitsha, Nigeria — 2003. Every morning by 5:00 a.m., Mama Uju would tie her wrapper tight, light the firewood, and begin stirring the large pot of pap. Yellow, thick, creamy — and hot. She sold it at the corner of Nkpor Market. Right beside the open gutter. No kiosk. No umbrella. Just smoke, sweat, and survival. Her daughter Uju sat beside her. Sometimes sleeping. Sometimes helping. Always dreaming. But other market women mocked them. “See your mummy selling food by gutter!” “Who will marry you when your clothes always smell like smoke?” Uju stayed quiet. She watched. Learned. And whispered to her mother one day: "One day, this pap will travel beyond Nigeria." Mama Uju laughed. “Pap wey I dey sell for ₦50?” “Yes, mama,” she replied. “Your sweat has a flavour the world hasn’t tasted yet.” Uju studied hard. Went to UNN. Studied Food Science & Tech. Wrote her final project on “Preservation and Commercialization of Traditional Fermented Foods.” Graduated with distinction. Got a loan from a youth empowerment fund. Started small — two bags of corn, a borrowed grinder, and an Instagram page. Business Name: Mama Uju’s Original Pap. It wasn’t just a product. It was a legacy. People laughed at first. Then they tasted it. Then they ordered. By 2021, she was supplying supermarkets in Lagos and Abuja. By 2023, she exported to the UK through a Nigerian food distributor. In 2025, she returned to Nkpor Market — where it all began. She wore a custom-made ankara dress printed with the words: “From Gutter to Global.” She came with camera crews, a truckload of her packaged pap, and a special announcement. She stood beside the same corner where her mother once bent over firewood and said: “This is where royalty once sat on a plastic chair. This is where I saw dignity in burnt fingers. This is where I first tasted strength.” She donated ₦10 million to upgrade the market stalls for other women vendors. Gave them branded kiosks and cooking equipment. Named the space: “Mama Uju’s Women’s Corner.” Then she gave her mother a key to a brand-new bungalow, built on land she bought secretly five years ago. Mama Uju fainted. Then cried. Then danced. Because the pap she stirred for survival… Became the pap her daughter used for global success. And the child once laughed at for smelling of smoke… Now breathes boardroom air — but still bows before the woman who stirred her future.

From a Dream to Reality I addressed students and professors and they paid keen attention. As an undergraduate, I would sit in awe as guest speakers came to address us during departmental events at the University of Buea. Somewhere deep within, a seed was planted , “One day, I will stand on that stage too. One day, I will speak to students here.” I had no idea how it would happen, but I held on to the why: To give back. To serve. To inspire the next generation, right where my own journey began. Years later, that dream has become a reality. I had the distinct honor of representing Wem’ Afrika NGO at the Conference and Award Ceremony organized by the Department of International Relations and Conflict Resolution, University of Buea. As I took the stage and spoke passionately on the value of volunteerism, I looked out at the very seats I once occupied. I saw students listening intently, lecturers nodding in agreement, and I felt nothing but gratitude. “Volunteerism is not a waste of time; it’s how we gain time , in wisdom, relationships, and purpose.” It was more than a speech. It was a wake up call to community service. And this is just the beginning. Together with the department, Wem' Afrika looks forward to deeper partnerships, meaningful projects, and empowering more youths to take the lead in shaping peaceful communities. If you have a dream, don’t stop dreaming. I won't stop dreaming. #FromDreamToReality #Volunteerism #YouthEmpowerment #WemAfrika #UBPride #PurposeDriven #Leadership #CommunityImpact #GivingBack #Service #Conflictresolution #Internationalrelations

WHY IT IS MORE EXPENSIVE TO BE POOR THAN TO BE RICH Many people don’t realize just how costly it is to be poor… Very, very expensive! Being poor is not just a lack of money—it’s a lifestyle filled with penalties, mark-ups, and quiet suffering. Let’s break it down: Imagine someone struggling financially buying 5 cups of rice every two days for ₦2,000. Meanwhile, another person buys a whole bag for ₦80,000. Now, do the math: Over time, that first person ends up spending over ₦100,000 for the same quantity of rice! The rich buy in bulk while the poor pay in pieces. Poverty forces people to spend more for less, just to survive day-to-day. It's not just about money—it's a cycle that punishes the most vulnerable for not having enough in the first place. Here are some examples to illustrate this: 1. A low-income earner may buy a cheap dress for ₦4,000. It’s poorly stitched with low-quality fabric. After 2–3 washes, it fades, and the seams tear, forcing them to return to the market. They may end up purchasing the same type of dress 5 times in a year, totaling ₦20,000. In contrast, someone else may invest in a custom-made, high-quality outfit for ₦18,000 once—a durable, classic piece that lasts, allowing them to still wear it confidently the following year. 2. The same goes for shoes: A person might buy “affordable” flats for ₦3,500 every two months because they wear out easily. That’s over ₦20,000 a year. A better-made pair for ₦12,000 could last an entire year or more! 3. A mother working two minimum-wage jobs can’t afford a car, so she spends hours waiting for public transport in rain, snow, and sun—time that could be spent resting, upskilling, or with her children. She can’t afford to buy groceries in bulk, leading to higher costs per meal. She can't afford quality healthcare, so a small untreated illness becomes a major emergency. Needing to support her family, she goes to work sick, delaying her recovery and worsening her condition.😭 4. When it comes to wigs, if someone buys ₦5,000 synthetic wigs 6 times a year, that amounts to ₦30,000. Investing once in a ₦25,000 quality wig can last much longer. 5. Nutrition is another aspect to consider. Eating cheap can be double-edged: Every morning, quick, cheap options like akara and puff puff may seem convenient, but by age 40, diabetes or cancer may set in, leading to thousands spent on treatments, medications, and hospital bills. 😭 This cycle of poor nutrition, high stress, and lack of preventive care results in higher long-term medical costs, often paid out-of-pocket. 6. Sadly, there are tragic stories too: Parents who lost a child because they couldn't afford ₦5,000 for needed medications; a man who lost his pregnant wife due to an inability to pay for a necessary operation; or Mrs. Jose, who had to live in a hazardous environment due to limited finances, leading to her daughters being abducted and assaulted.😭 7. Poor individuals often spend more time commuting on unreliable public transportation and have to juggle multiple jobs or gigs, increasing stress and reducing opportunities for rest or personal growth. 8. A low-income family might take payday loans with sky-high interest just to keep their lights on, spending months paying it back. On the other hand, a wealthy person borrows at lower interest rates to invest in opportunities that increase their wealth. This is why a corrupt government may prefer its citizens to remain poor—because they profit more from poverty than prosperity. Cheap choices today can ultimately cost you your life tomorrow. The moral of the story? Poverty is expensive. It forces people to “get by” until they end up spending more for less. This is why empowerment and financial access matter; true savings lie in quality, not constant replacements. Being poor limits your choices, and those limitations create a cycle of additional costs—often making day-to-day living more expensive than it is for someone who has the means to plan, invest, and save. Don’t give up. Don’t count yourself out. There’s strength in perseverance. Learn to make money, manage your money, and grow your money. Pray for financial abundance, and it shall be well with you. The same God who turned water into wine can turn your nothing into something. May God help us all to find the right empowerment and finances that elevate us from poverty. 🙏

The APC is deploying divisive tactics to brand Peter Obi as an ethnic candidate, hoping to diminish his rising popularity ahead of 2027. But we see through their propaganda. We know the truth. Peter Obi is not an ethnic champion he is a national visionary. A leader who has stood, and continues to stand, for every Nigerian  Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani, Ijaw, Tiv, and every other group without bias or prejudice. His record speaks louder than their lies. From education to healthcare, from economic reform to youth empowerment, Peter Obi has reached across regions, religions, and tongues with policies grounded in justice, equity, and progress. They want to divide us. We must not let them. In a time when Nigeria cries out for unity, competence, and integrity, Peter Obi offers hope not to a tribe, but to a nation. His passion is not for a section of Nigeria, but for all Nigerians. Let us resist the merchants of division. Let us reject the politics of hate. Let us stand together for the Nigeria we deserve a Nigeria where leadership is earned through vision and service, not propaganda and fear. Peter Obi is not the candidate of a tribe. He is the candidate of the future for all Nigerians.

BREAKING: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Honored with Chieftaincy Title in Enugu state. Her title: Ugosimba 1 of Enugu. The title, which translates to “Jewel of Women Empowerment,”

Abia’s Alex Otti vs Delta’s Sheriff Oborevwori Same time in office. Different results. One is building a future. The other is wasting one. Delta receives more money than the entire Southeast combined yet has nothing to show for it. Let’s talk FACTS 👇🏾 REVENUE: WHO REALLY HAS THE MONEY? 🔹 Delta State Over ₦1.9 TRILLION received in 24 months (₦700bn FAAC + ₦400bn 13% Derivation + ₦300bn IGR + ₦500bn borrowings/debts) 🔹 Abia State Less than ₦300bn combined revenue in same period YET: Delta is gasping. Abia is growing. INFRASTRUCTURE: WHERE’S THE WORK? ✅ Abia (Otti): – Rebuilt Abia Secretariat for ₦900m (₦1.1bn saved) – Massive road projects across Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia – Overhauled streetlights, traffic control, & environment ❌ Delta (Sheriff): – Key roads like Effurun-Warri, Sapele axis, Jesse, Bomadi still death traps – No flagship project launched – Secretariat, schools, and hospitals in ruins HEALTHCARE: A STATE OF LIFE OR DEATH ✅ Abia: – Allocated 15% of budget to health (first in SE Nigeria) – Revived ABSUTH (Abia State University Teaching Hospital) – Renovated PHCs & digitized medical records ❌ Delta: – Central Hospital Warri is a glorified mortuary – Medical staff strike constantly – No major hospital completed in 24 months Yet Delta spends billions on “consultancy.” EDUCATION: INVESTING IN BRAINS OR BUILDINGS? ✅ Otti: – ₦29.5bn to fence public schools (for safety) – Restored accreditation to ABSUTH – Launched bursaries & ICT training for youths ❌ Sheriff: – DELSU underfunded – Schools lack desks, staff, basic infrastructure – Education budget still bloated with ghost expenditures IGR & FISCAL DISCIPLINE: WHO’S MANAGING BETTER? 🔹 Otti: – Raised Abia IGR to ₦15bn in 6 months – Working toward ₦5bn monthly target – Cost of governance cut by ending fraudulent contracts – Prioritized salaries, pensions, and contractors 🔹 Sheriff: – No known IGR strategy – Huge FAAC dependency – No clear debt servicing plan – Budget padded with vague “empowerment” votes TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY 🟢 Otti: – Publishing contracts (partially) – Subjected Abia’s past finances to forensic audit – Sacked ghost workers – Implementing due process in procurement 🔴 Sheriff: – EFCC still probing Okowa’s ₦1.3trn derivation fund – Sheriff silent on financial abuse – No audit report published since he took office – Key ministries operating in secrecy COURTS & RULE OF LAW ✅ Abia: – ICT-driven judiciary – 17 LGAs with modern courtrooms – Judges motivated, cases now digitized ❌ Delta: – Lawyers protest delay in justice – Courtrooms in shambles – Judges neglected, salaries delayed COST OF GOVERNANCE Yes, Otti spent ₦5bn in 3 months. But he’s showing work. Delta spends the same and we ask, for what? Govt House in Asaba is bloated with aides, contracts, PR tools and “influencers” eating millions monthly. Zero productivity. VISION Abia is building an economy around technology, health, agriculture, and infrastructure. Delta is still doing “empowerment” and handouts like it’s 2003. Abia’s Otti is planning for 2050. Delta’s Sheriff is repeating 1999. SO DELTANS, ASK YOURSELF THIS: What if a man like Alex Otti governed Delta State with the kind of resources we’ve wasted under PDAPC? – Delta would be West Africa’s industrial hub. – Our schools and hospitals would be world-class. – Warri, Ughelli, Asaba, and Sapele would be model cities. Instead? We’re stuck in reverse. CONCLUSION Abia is proof that bold leadership can work. If a state with less than ₦300bn in 2 years can show us working hospitals, digital courts, smart schools, and real savings. Then Delta has NO excuse. We don’t lack money. We lack vision. 2027 must not be about party. It must be about performance. Integrity. Audacity. Boldness. Character. Delta must rise from the ruins of deceit. We need a reformer, not a seat-warmer. We need an Alex Otti not more of the same. #DeltaDeservesBetter #OttiModel #SheriffNoDeliver

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has gifted brand-new Changan CS55 SUVs to all Local Government Chairmen across the state. The Changan CS55, named Nigeria’s Car of the Year 2024, boasts modern safety features like lane-keeping assist and traffic jam assist. Sources also confirm that similar vehicles will soon be presented to Local Government Vice Chairmen and other key appointees. Governor Seyi Makinde’s bold gesture of gifting Changan CS55 SUVs to all Local Government Chairmen has drawn admiration for its symbolism of leadership empowerment and appreciation. However, keen observers may ask; Is this strategic empowerment or a subtle reinforcement of political loyalty? In a state where grassroots development remains crucial, some may wonder how such a high-profile move aligns with the pressing infrastructural needs of rural communities. Moreover, as expectations of leadership evolve, are we gradually normalizing luxury as a defining symbol of public service? Still, it cannot be denied that Governor Makinde has consistently raised the bar in responsive governance, his proactive style and people-centered policies continue to set him apart as one of Nigeria’s most visionary leaders. Congratulations to all LG Chairmen.

*As Prophet Isaiah Macwealth Turns 44, you should see these 4 Notable things about him.* 1. *Ministry Impact*: Founder of Gospel Pillars International Church, launched Ark of Light, convenes G3 Conference, and holds Miracle Jesus Crusades. 2. *Philanthropy*: Founder of OneSound Charity, with initiatives like Five Loaves, Father's Orphanage, and The Empowerment Network, operating globally. 3. *Education*: Launched Oxroad Schools and Royal Money Academy, providing scholarships and skill training to thousands. 4. *Literary & Musical Contributions*: Published over 100 books and written numerous gospel songs, inspiring faith and spreading the message of Christ.

*As Prophet Isaiah Macwealth Turns 44, you should see these 4 Notable things about him.* 1. *Ministry Impact*: Founder of Gospel Pillars International Church, launched Ark of Light, convenes G3 Conference, and holds Miracle Jesus Crusades. 2. *Philanthropy*: Founder of OneSound Charity, with initiatives like Five Loaves, Father's Orphanage, and The Empowerment Network, operating globally. 3. *Education*: Launched Oxroad Schools and Royal Money Academy, providing scholarships and skill training to thousands. 4. *Literary & Musical Contributions*: Published over 100 books and written numerous gospel songs, inspiring faith and spreading the message of Christ.