*LEAVE YOUR FEMALE STUDENTS ALONE!* This is not just a warn!ng—this is a cry. A cry for the girl child. A cry for our schools. A cry 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 heartbreak£ her first betrayal, 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.

UNDERSTANDING ENDOMETRIOSIS One of my patients complained of this terrible period pain. When I asked if she’s seen a doctor, she said it’ll go away once she gives birth. I’m sure some of you have been told the same myth—that pregnancy cures endometriosis. But is that really true? What exactly is endometriosis? Come with me 👇 WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the endometrial lining grows outside of the uterus. This tissue still behaves like the normal lining, it thickens, breaks down and bleeds every month. However, there’s no exit route. The blood gets trapped inside the body and it causes pain. WHERE ARE THESE TISSUES SEEN? These abnormal growths can be seen on the: - Ovaries - Fallopian tubes - Outer uterus surface - Bladder, intestine and rectum - Pelvic wall In rare case, it can be seen on the lungs, diaphragm or even the brain. WHAT SYMPTOMS DO WOMEN EXPERIENCE? - Painful and heavy menstrual periods - Spotting in between periods - Pelvic or lower back pain - Pain during or after sex - Pain with bowel movement or urination - Infertility issues - Bloating, diarrhea or constipation. The tricky part is endometriosis doesn’t show up on scans, and so women go for years without diagnosis. COMPLICATIONS Endometriosis can lead to: - Infertility - Ovarian cysts - Chronic pain - Bowel or bladder obstruction - Scar tissues that stick together - Mental health issues like anxiety, depression, low self esteem and social withdrawal CAN IT BE TREATED? According to hospitals, There is no cure for endometriosis, but it can be managed using medications, hormone therapy and surgery in severe cases. For women that find it difficult to have a baby, IVF may be carried out. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SUSPECT ENDOMETRIOSES? - Get an accurate diagnosis from a gynecologist - Explore treatment options depending on pain severity and if you want to get pregnant - Consider joining support groups or therapy to deal with the emotional side of it - Modify your lifestyle - See a fertility specialist if you’re trying to conceive - Be patient with your self.- LIFESTYLE AND SELF CARE TIPS - Reduce the intake of processed foods - Increase intake of foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids, fruits and vegetables - Engage in regular exercise - Use heap pads to relieve the cramps and tension - Engage in pelvic floor exercises - Practice being mindful and present. WHAT DOES ENDOMETRIOSES FEEL LIKE? It feels like: - Sharp, deep and consistent pain (Like your womb is being twisted with a knife) - Heavy irregular and messy periods (With severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea) - Fatigue and exhaustion (Constant tiredness and feeling drained) - Bloating, constipation or diarrhea. If you experience these symptoms, please see a gynecologist. FAQs Can you get pregnant with endometriosis? Yes you can, however it might be difficult. Can it come back after treatment? Yes. Symptoms may return especially if treatment is stopped. Endometriosis is a chronic condition, it can only be managed. Can pregnancy cure endometriosis? Pregnancy may relieve symptoms temporarily, but it doesn’t cure it. Endometriosis is not just “painful periods.” It’s a life-disrupting condition that deserves attention, and care. If you or someone you know is struggling with unexplained pelvic pain, fatigue, or infertility, don’t ignore it. Early diagnosis and intervention can change lives. Have you experienced this before?what did you do about it? WHAT CAUSES ENDOMETRIOSES? The exact cause is not known, however several theories exist: - Retrograde menstruation, where blood flows backward through the fallopian tube instead of exiting the body. - Coelomic metaplasia, where cells outside the uterus transform into endometrial like tissue due to hormones or inflammation. - Immune dysfunction, where the immune system fails to destroy displaced endometrial tissue. - Genetics: It runs in families. TREATING ENDOMETRIOSIS USING FAFORLIFE PRODUCTS: Faforon ✅ Salud✅ Spidex19 ✅ Spidex20✅ Spidex17 ✅ Ditoz ✅ Green Coffee ✅ Change your toothpaste to maximise your gut health too✅

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. 🙏

*HOW TO SPOT COMMON CANCERS EARLY* Cancer is often silent in the beginning, but your body might be trying to tell you something. knowing the early signs of common cancers can be life-saving. Here’s what to watch out for and when to take action 👇 🔑 LUNG CANCER A cough that just won’t go away, or that gets worse over time, could be an early sign. If you’re coughing up blood or feeling out of breath doing everyday things, take note. Chest pain that’s worse when you breathe in deeply, laugh, or cough is also something to check out. Early tests can help spot lung issues before they get worse. 🔑 BREAST CANCER Pay attention to any lumps in the breast or under the arm, especially if they feel hard or are growing. Look for changes in the size or shape of your breast or any fluid coming from the nipple that is not milk. Skin changes, like dimpling (making it look like an orange peel) or redness, are also early signs. Checking yourself regularly matters here. Men also have breast cancer, though it's rare. 🔑 COLON CANCER The colon is the final part of the digestive system. Signs like changes in bathroom habits, like ongoing diarrhea, constipation, or feeling like you can’t empty your bowels completely, may matter. Blood in your stool is another red flag, along with stomach pain that doesn’t go away. Sudden weight loss and feeling very tired without a clear reason could also mean it’s time for a checkup. 🔑 PROSTATE CANCER Early signs can include trouble starting to urinate, needing to go more often (especially at night), or feeling like your bladder is not fully emptying. Some men also notice blood in their urine or sudden erectile issues. Though prostate cancer often grows slowly, early testing can help 🔑 STOMACH CANCER Stomach cancer symptoms include constant indigestion, feeling full quickly, bloating, appetite loss, and unexplained weight loss. Vomiting blood or black stools may occur in advanced cases. Risk factors include H. pylori infection, smoking, heavy drinking, and diets high in salty or smoked foods. Early detection involves endoscopy, and prevention includes a healthy diet, avoiding smoking, and treating infections. 🔑 LIVER CANCER Early signs of liver cancer include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), pain or swelling in the upper right belly, tiredness, and weight loss. Risks include hepatitis B or C, heavy alcohol use, and liver disease. 🔑 CERVICAL CANCER The first signs of cervical cancer are unusual vaginal bleeding (after sex, between periods, or after menopause), watery or bloody discharge with a strong smell, and pelvic pain during or after intercourse. 🔑 PANCREATIC CANCER Pancreatic cancer signs are often subtle, so it’s good to know them. Look out for jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark colored urine, or lighter-colored stools. Upper belly pain that may spread to your back, sudden weight loss, and poor appetite are also signals to watch for. 🔑 SKIN CANCER Skin cancer can show early warning signs, such as new growths or sores that don’t heal and changes in existing moles. Watch out for moles that change in size, shape, or color, or develop uneven edges. Redness, swelling, or spreading colour around a mole, as well as itching, tenderness, or bleeding, can also be signs. 🔑 This Why Early Detection Matters. Early detection means more treatment options and better chances of treatment. If you notice anything unusual, don’t hesitate to get it checked out! Once confirmed, embark on the following immediately for 3 months and check again afterwards. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 👇 Alternate salud and faforon by every 2 hours. *Use the outer cover of salud in measuring both salud and faforon* ✍️8am take 2 covers of salud. ✍️10am take 2 covers of faforon. ✍️12noon take 2 covers of salud. ✍️2pm take 2 covers of faforon. ✍️4pm take 2 covers of salud. ✍️7pm take 2 covers of faforon. All Spidex series should be taken only twice daily. 2 capsules in the morning, 2 capsules at night. FaforDitoz should be taken 3 days at night only. Repeat it every 2 weeks to keep moping the free radicals that form cancer cells. Take this intensively for 3 months, then repeat the following tests 👇 Immunohistochemistry. Full blood count. FBS. Body CT Scan. Ultra scan. Liver kidney function test. And various blood parameters to detect if there is any cancer remnant in the system. Avoid chemotherapy, it's toxic, and it kills faster than cancer itself ✍️ Reach out to us for a therapeutic solution👍.

A LONG READ How do we choose the people we fall in love with? The Romantic answer is that our instincts naturally guide us to individuals who are kind and good for us. Love is a sort of ecstasy that descends when we feel ourselves in the presence of a benign and nourishing soul, who will answer our emotional needs, understand our sadness and strengthen us for the hard tasks of our lives. In order to locate our lover, we must let our instincts carry us along, taking care never to impede them through pedantic psychological analysis and introspection or else considerations of status, wealth or lineage. Our feelings will tell us clearly enough when we have reached our destiny. To ask someone with any degree of rigour why exactly they have chosen a particular partner is – in the Romantic world-view – simply an unnecessary and offensive misunderstanding of love: true love is an instinct that accurately and naturally settles on those with a capacity to make us happy. The Romantic attitude sounds warm and kind. Its originators certainly imagined that it would bring an end to the sort of unhappy relationships previously brokered by parents and society. The only difficulty is that our obedience to instinct has, very often, proved to be a disaster of its own. Respecting the special feelings we get around certain people in nightclubs and train stations, parties and websites and that Romanticism so ably celebrated in art appears not to have led us to be any happier in our unions than a Medieval couple shackled into marriage by two royal courts keen to preserve the sovereignty of a slice of ancestral land. ‘Instinct’ has been little better than ‘calculation’ in underwriting the quality of our love stories. Romanticism would not at this point, however, give up the argument quite so easily. It would simply ascribe the difficulties we often have in love to not having looked hard enough for that central fixture of Romantic reverie: the right person. This being is inevitably still out there (every soul must have its soulmate, Romanticism assures us), it is just that we haven’t managed to track them down – yet. So we must continue the search, with all the technology and tenacity necessary, and maybe, once the divorce has come through and the house has been sold, we’ll get it right. But there’s another school of thought, this one influenced by psychoanalysis, which challenges the notion that instinct invariably draws us to those who will make us happy. The theory insists that we don’t fall in love first and foremost with those who care for us in ideal ways, we fall in love with those who care for us in familiar ways. Adult love emerges from a template of how we should be loved that was created in childhood and is likely to be entwined with a range of problematic compulsions that militate in key ways against our chances of growth. We may believe we are seeking happiness in love, but what we are really after is familiarity. We are looking to re-create, within our adult relationships, the very feelings we knew so well in childhood – and which were rarely limited to just tenderness and care. The love most of us will have tasted early on was confused with other, more destructive dynamics: feelings of wanting to help an adult who was out of control, of being deprived of a parent’s warmth or scared of his or her anger, or of not feeling secure enough to communicate our trickier wishes. How logical, then, that we should as adults find ourselves rejecting certain candidates not because they are wrong but because they are a little too right – in the sense of seeming somehow excessively balanced, mature, understanding and reliable – given that in our hearts, such rightness feels foreign and unearned. We chase after more exciting others, not in the belief that life with them will be more harmonious, but out of an unconscious sense that it will be reassuringly familiar in its patterns of frustration. Psychoanalysis calls the process whereby we identify our partners ‘object choice’ – and recommends that we try to understand the factors semi-consciously governing our attractions in order to interrupt the unhealthier patterns that might be at play. Our instincts – our strong undercurrents of attraction and revulsion – stem from complicated experiences we had when we were far too young to understand them, and which linger in the antechambers of our minds. Psychoanalysis doesn’t wish to suggest that everything about our attractions will be deformed. We may have quite legitimate aspirations to positive qualities: intelligence, charm, generosity… But we are also liable to be fatefully drawn towards trickier tendencies: someone who is often absent, or treats us with a little disdain, or needs to be surrounded all the time by friends, or cannot master their finances. However paradoxical it can sound, without these tricky behaviours, we may simply not be able to feel passionate or tender with someone. Alternatively, we may have been so traumatised by a parental figure, we cannot approach any partner who shares qualities with them of any kind, even ones disconnected from their negative sides. We might in love be rigidly intolerant of anyone who is intelligent, or punctual or interested in science, simply because these were the traits of someone who caused us a great deal of difficulty early on. To choose our partners wisely, we need to tease out how our compulsions to suffering or our rigid flights from trauma may be playing themselves out in our feelings of attraction. A useful starting place is to ask ourselves (perhaps in the company of a large sheet of paper, a pen and a free afternoon) what sort of people really put us off. Revulsion and disgust are useful first guides because we are likely to recognize that some of the traits that make us shiver are not objectively negative and yet feel to us distinctly off-putting. We might, for example, sense that someone who asks us too much about ourselves, or is very tender or dependable, will seem extremely eerie and frightening. And we might equally well, along the way, recognize that a degree of cruelty or distance belong to an odd list of the things we appear genuinely to need in order to love. It can be tricky to avoid self-censorship here, but the point isn’t to represent ourselves as reassuring, predictable people, but to get to know the curious quirks of our own psyches. We’ll tend to find that some ostensibly pretty nice things are getting caught in our love filters: people who are eloquent, clever, reliable, sunny can set off loud alarms. This is vital knowledge. We should pause and try to fathom where the aversions come from, what aspects of our past have made it so hard for us to accept certain sorts of emotional nourishment. Each time we recognize a negative, we’re discovering a crucial association in our own minds: we’re alighting on an impossibility of love based on associations from the past projected onto the present. An additional way we can get at the associations which circulate powerfully in the less noticed corners of our brains is to finish stub-sentences, that invite us to respond to things that might charm or repel us about someone. We get to see our own reactions more clearly when we write things down without thinking too much about our answers, catching the mind’s unconscious at work. For instance, we can deliberately jot the first things that come into our heads when we read the following: • If I tell a partner how much I need them, they will… • When someone tells me they really need me, I… • If someone can’t cope, I… • When someone tells me to get my act together, I … • If I were to be frank about my anxieties … • If my partner told me not to worry, I’d… • When someone blames me unfairly, I … Our honestly described reactions are legacies. They are revealing underlying assumptions we have acquired about what love can look like. We may start to get a clearer picture that our vision of what we are looking for in another person might not be an especially good guide to our personal or mutual happiness. Examining our emotional histories, we see that we can’t be attracted to just anyone. Getting to know the past, we come to recognise our earlier associations for what they are: generalisations we formed – entirely understandably – on the basis of just one or, hugely impressive, examples. We’ve unknowingly turned some local associations into strict rules for relationships. Even if we can’t radically shift the pattern, it’s useful to know that we are carrying a ball and chain. It can make us more careful of ourselves when we feel overwhelmed by a certainty that we’ve met the one, after a few minutes chatting at the bar. Ultimately, we stand to be liberated to love different people to our initial ‘types’, because we find that the qualities we like, and the ones we very much fear, are found in different constellations from those we encountered in the people who first taught us about affection, long ago in a childhood we are starting at last to understand and free ourselves from. ©️The Counsellor

There is grief in accepting someone won’t change!" (Nedra Tawwab) In the quiet depths of the heart, there lies a profound sorrow in the realization that someone may never change. It is a poignant acknowledgment, a tender letting go of hopes for transformation or growth in another. This grief is not loud or dramatic but a subtle ache, a gentle mourning for the possibilities that may never come to fruition. Accepting this truth requires a deep well of strength and resilience, a willingness to release expectations and embrace the reality before you. It is a bittersweet journey of acceptance but within it lies the opportunity to learn the art of detachment. Detachment does not mean indifference or lack of love; rather, it is the gentle practice of releasing the need to control or fix others, allowing us to embrace reality as it is. By cultivating detachment, we free ourselves from the weight of expectations and the pain of disappointment, creating space for acceptance and peace. It teaches us to love without attachment to outcomes, to honor our own well-being while holding compassion for others. In learning this art, we transform grief into wisdom, finding strength in surrender and serenity in embracing life’s impermanence

*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 --------------------------- *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. --------------------------- 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 --------------------------- *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. --------------------------- 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.” Now, let me ask you: 🔹 What do you think was wrong with Nathan? 🔹 How many ‘Nathans’ do you know? 🔹 Are you facing the same dilemma, wondering how to help your child grow in boldness and confidence? Let us help. BHF Community Kids Learning Club is where your child needs to be. We don’t just teach the things we teach, we transform. We help children to also build confidence, express themselves, and grow in character, values, and purpose. Should I mention Brian, Charis, Valentina, Denis, or Armstrong? The list is long. Every one of them has a story of growth and transformation. Check us out Belie Health Foundation Contact: 6 72 43 95 48 for more information and leave them to us. Myself and our trained, passionate facilitators will walk them through tailored, one-on-one lessons. We begin effectively TOMORROW 11/06/25 Meanwhile if you have challenges helping your children or your family contact Abigail Abamukong She offers excellent family coaching and guidance to get you and your family on the right path. #iamforthechildren #weareforthechildren #childdevelopment #confidencebuilding #bhfcommunitykidslearningclub

Erasmus IBOM 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 #CommunityBuilding #Coaching #CapacityBuilding #Mentorship #growth

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.