"When you grow up in the village, there's a probability you will always behave like a villager. The w0rst part is, never try to fak£ yourself—just be you because that makes you unique. If you go to town and learn more to develop yourself, good. But if there are certain things you can't change about yourself, take your time. I remember entering a plane for the first time and almost carrying leftover food out of the plane. First of all, when they served me, I refused to touch the food, thinking I had to pay for it before eating. Life is really good when you make it." — Miss Funke Akindele

Ile-Akun is a small town where Chioma and Kunle lived before. They had known each other since they were kids. They climbed mango trees 🥭 together, whispering great plans and dreams to each other long into the night 🌙. Meeting like that always rekindled a special spark between them. As they grew older, their friendship deepened, and it turned into something more. They started dating during their last year of secondary school. Chioma was lively and outgoing 💃, while Kunle was more of a quiet thinker 🤔. They balanced each other well, and everyone in the community admired their bond. However, as the long holiday approached, things started to change. One sunny afternoon 🌞, Chioma excitedly planned her holiday. She wanted to join a charity group helping orphaned children in the community. Kunle, on the other hand, had plans to work at his uncle’s mechanic shop 🔧 to save money for university. As they sat under a big Udala tree 🍏 discussing their plans, Chioma said, "Kunle, I really want to help these kids. It’s important to me. Can’t you consider joining me?" Kunle shrugged and replied, "That’s great, Chioma, but I need to help my uncle this holiday. I can’t just leave that behind." Chioma felt disappointment 😞 wash over her. She had really hoped he would want to be part of something meaningful. "But we can make a difference together! The program is only a few hours a week," she insisted. "I just think working is more practical," Kunle said, trying to sound reasonable. "I need to focus on my future too." The discussion turned into an argument. "Kunle, you never want to do anything fun or different, do you? 😡" Chioma exclaimed. "And you never think about what’s necessary in life! 😠" Kunle shouted back. After that day, they barely spoke. The silence between them grew heavier. Chioma signed up for the volunteering program, while Kunle spent long hours at the mechanic shop, fixing cars 🚗 and motorcycles 🏍️. Once, they used to gist and laugh together, but now, everything was different. They would see each other at the junction where people sold roasted corn 🌽 and suya but barely exchanged words. Weeks passed, and soon, the town announced the annual Ile-Akun New Yam Festival 🥘🎉. Everyone was excited—it was a tradition for Chioma and Kunle to attend together. But this year was different. Chioma wanted to spend time with her new friends from the volunteer group, leaving Kunle alone at home, feeling left out 😔. On the day of the festival, the air was filled with the aroma of jollof rice, grilled fish, and palm wine 🥘🍹. Chioma had fun dancing to Afrobeats 🕺🏾, playing ayo olopon 🎲, and helping set up stalls. Yet, a part of her missed Kunle’s company. She caught a glimpse of him across the street, laughing with some guys near a suya stand. Seeing him enjoy himself without her made her heart ache 💙. Kunle also spotted her, their eyes locked for a few seconds. Memories of childhood, of sneaking puff-puff from Mama Nkechi’s roadside shop, of watching Nollywood movies together, flooded his mind. But just as quickly as the moment came, it disappeared, and they both turned away. After the festival, Chioma felt lonely. She realized how much she missed Kunle 💭. One evening, as the sun set in golden hues over the red earth 🌅, she decided to visit him. She knocked on his door, her heart beating fast. Finally, Kunle opened it, surprised to see her. "Hi," Chioma said softly, playing with the edge of her Ankara dress. "Hey," Kunle replied, his voice carrying both surprise and caution. They stood there in silence before Chioma finally spoke. "I’ve missed you, Kunle. 😞" "I missed you too," Kunle admitted. "But things have been… complicated." "I know," she sighed. "I thought this holiday would bring us closer, but it feels like the opposite happened." Kunle nodded, rubbing his forehead. "I didn’t mean to push you away. I just thought I needed to focus on work." "I understand, but I also wanted to share this experience with you," Chioma replied softly. "I didn’t want to lose you." 💞 Kunle looked down, realization hitting him. "I guess I was so focused on my own plans that I didn’t see what I was missing." Chioma stepped closer. "Can we fix this? I think we should support each other, but communication is key." Kunle smiled for the first time in weeks 😊. "Okay. I’ll try to make more time for us and listen to you. I promise to support your dreams as long as I have breath." They both exhaled, as if a weight had been lifted. The warmth of resolution spread between them like the first rain after harmattan 🌧️. Chioma reached out and held Kunle’s hand 🤝. "Let’s promise to always talk, no matter what." "Deal," Kunle said, his heart lighter. 💕 From that day, they made a real effort to balance their lives. Kunle sometimes helped at the orphanage, and Chioma brought food 🍛 to the mechanic shop while they chatted. They learned to respect and appreciate each other even more. As the long holiday ended and school resumed, they knew their bond had grown stronger. One evening, sitting on their favorite bench under the stars ✨, Kunle turned to Chioma and said, "I think we can face anything if we just keep talking." Chioma smiled. "We are a team, Kunle. No matter what." 💑 And that began a new chapter for Chioma and Kunle—side by side, ready to take on whatever life threw at them. 🚀💖 @highlight #viralstory #viralstories

I'm looking for a man to impregnate me, I don’t even care if he accepts the pregnancy. The father of my only child has already moved on, having four children with another woman, while I’m still here with just one. I’ve been patient, I’ve been loyal, but I’m fed up. I watch him build a family elsewhere while I sit in silence, stuck in the past, hoping things will change. But they won’t. I deserve more. I deserve happiness. And if life won’t hand it to me the way I wanted, then I’ll take it the way I need. Enough is enough. - Adewunmi Fatai

Historic Reconciliation: Chief Bashir Gegu Brokers Peace Between Abdul Blinks and Abdul Drab In a landmark move, Chief Bashir Gegu has successfully mediated a long-standing feud between musicians Abdul Blinks and Abdul Drab. The two artists had been embroiled in a bitter dispute, with both parties exchanging heated words and accusations. However, thanks to Chief Bashir Gegu's tireless efforts, the two musicians have finally put their differences aside and made amends. The reconciliation was formalized at a private meeting, where Abdul Blinks and Abdul Drab shook hands and agreed to move forward in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding before it was made public. Chief Gegu's intervention marks a significant turning point in the careers of both Abdul Blinks and Abdul Drab. With their differences now behind them, the two musicians are free to focus on their craft, potentially leading to new collaborations and innovative music. The reconciliation is also seen as a positive development for the Egbura music industry as a whole, demonstrating that even the most deep-seated disputes can be resolved through dialogue and mediation. Abdul Blinks and Abdul Drab have both expressed their gratitude to Chief Gegu for his role in brokering the peace. In a statement from Abdul Blinks's verified Facebook account, he praised Chief Bashir Gegu's wisdom, patience, and dedication to finding a resolution as well as the Girinya youths e.t.c. With the misunderstanding between Abdul Blinks and Abdul Drab now settled, fans can look forward to new music and collaborations from these two talented artists.

Teaching kids that cooking and cleaning are basic life skills, not gender roles, is crucial in raising independent, responsible individuals. These tasks are essential for daily survival and maintaining a healthy, functional home, not just duties assigned based on gender. Why It Matters 1. Promotes Independence: Everyone should know how to cook and clean, regardless of gender. Teaching both boys and girls these skills ensures they can take care of themselves when they leave home. 2. Breaks Stereotypes: Traditionally, cooking and cleaning have been associated with women, while men were expected to focus on providing financially. This mindset limits personal growth and creates unhealthy dependencies. 3. Encourages Teamwork: In a family or relationship, sharing responsibilities fosters mutual respect and reduces stress. When children grow up seeing both parents handle household chores, they learn that teamwork is essential. 4. Prepares for the Future: Life doesn't always go as planned. A man who can cook won't starve if his wife is unavailable, and a woman who can change a car tire won’t be stranded. 5. Instills Responsibility: When children learn to clean up after themselves and contribute to household chores, they develop a sense of responsibility that extends to other aspects of life. How to Teach Them Lead by Example: If both parents share chores, children will see it as normal. Assign Chores Equally: Let boys and girls do dishes, sweep, cook, or fix things around the house. Praise Efforts, Not Gender: Instead of saying, "You're such a good girl for cleaning," say, "Great job keeping the house tidy!" Teach Basic Cooking Early: Start with simple meals and involve kids in the kitchen from a young age. Make It Fun: Turn cleaning into a game or play music to make the experience enjoyable. Raising children with this mindset ensures they grow into responsible, well-rounded adults who see domestic tasks as life skills, not gender-based duties.

🍒🔥SEEDS OF DESTINY DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE DATE: THURSDAY 3RD APRIL, 2025 TOPIC: ACTION – A PROOF OF DISSATISFACTION SCRIPTURE: And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us. Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye." (2 Kings 6:1-2) THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Even if you don’t like your current circumstances, until you make practical moves to leave where you are, nothing will change. It has been established that a major key to greatness, progress, and prosperity in life is dissatisfaction with current situation. If you are satisfied with where you are, you can hardly experience any progress, change or breakthrough in life. However, when you reach a point of deep dissatisfaction with poverty, mediocrity, failure, or stagnation, you are beginning to position yourself for success, increase, and prosperity. Beloved, maybe you are saying, “I am dissatisfied with my current state, yet nothing has changed.” The truth is this: It is the moves you make that confirm your dissatisfaction with your situation, and not just your feeling or thought. If your dissatisfaction remains a thought or feeling without action, your situation will never change. True dissatisfaction should propel you to take deliberate, intentional and practical steps that bring about progress and transformation. Even if you don’t like your current circumstances, until you make practical moves to leave where you are, nothing will change. It is the steps you take that prove that you genuinely want something better out of life. If you are truly dissatisfied with failure, you will take bold and strategic steps to rise above it. For example, if a lady is still living with a man she is not married to and claims she dislikes the situation, her claims may not be taken seriously. It is only when she takes steps to leave or make amends that it becomes evident that she genuinely wants a change. Staying there and doing nothing means she is comfortable with her situation, whether she admits it or not. Remember this: Even though you don’t like your current status in life, until you take bold, desperate actions to change your situation, nothing will shift. ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Identify practical steps you need to take to move from where you are to where you need to be. 2. Take immediate action—do not delay or procrastinate. PRAYER: Father, I receive the grace to take decisive and practical action steps to leave where I am and move to where I ought to be. Help me to overcome the spell of procrastination so I can act with urgency, Lord, in Jesus’ Name. FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: Breaking the Cycle of Failure QUOTE: "There is no success without secrets. There is no possibility without responsibility." (Culled from the book, 30 Secrets to the Top by Dr. Paul Enenche) DAILY READING: 2 Chronicles 4-6 AMAZING FACT: Elephants can run and swim at surprisingly fast speeds, showcasing their remarkable strength and agility. PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: Receive the baptism of dissatisfaction with the status quo and the discipline for a change of action in this season in Jesus’ Name. BY DR. PASTOR PAUL ENENCHE.

"A wise man changes his mind; a fool never will."

"A wise man changes his mind; a fool never will."

₦190 BILLION unclaimed dividends, some of it might be YOURS! You’ll be shocked to find your name (or a family member’s name) on this list. I just checked, and guess what? I found mine! Here’s how to check yours in 2 minutes: ⤵ The SEC says there’s over ₦190 BILLION in unclaimed dividends That’s money just sitting there, waiting for the rightful owners. Some of it could be yours or your family’s. How does this happen? • Maybe someone in your family bought shares years ago and forgot. • Maybe your dividends are unpaid because your bank details weren’t updated. • Maybe someone passed away and their shares weren’t claimed. How to check if you have unclaimed dividends (It’s FREE & takes 2 minutes!): ✅ Go to sec.gov.ng/non-mandated ✅ Type only your surname/last name in the search box ✅ Click search ✅ Look through the list for your name ✅ Click on your name to see the company and your outstanding dividends If you see your name, congratulations! You have money waiting for you! Now, all you need is a registered stockbroker to help you track and claim your dividends. Don’t let your money waste! Imagine struggling to save while your own money is sitting somewhere waiting for you. Many Nigerians have found lost dividends this way. Share this with your family & friends! Your parents, uncles, or even late grandparents might have unclaimed shares. This could be life-changing for someone. Let’s help more people recover their lost investments! Who checked and found something? Drop a comment! Saw this on YourMoney Guy.. Very key info

CBN Announces New ₦5,000 & ₦10,000 Notes "In a bid to reduce cash handling challenges, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 notes featuring iconic Nigerian leaders. The notes will be in circulation from May 1, 2025." CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA PRESS RELEASE CBN Unveils New ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 Banknotes to Enhance Cash Transactions Abuja, April 1, 2025 – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced the introduction of two new denominations - ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes; as part of ongoing efforts to streamline cash transactions and improve liquidity management. According to the Deputy CBN Governor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir Jr., the move is aimed at reducing cash-handling costs and providing Nigerians with more efficient means of conducting large transactions. "The introduction of these new high-value denominations aligns with global best practices and will enhance economic activities while reducing the stress associated with carrying large amounts of cash," the Governor stated. The new ₦5,000 note will feature the portrait of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, while the ₦10,000 note will showcase Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, both in recognition of their contributions to Nigeria’s development. Additionally, the new notes will incorporate enhanced security features, including color-changing ink, holograms, and anti-counterfeiting technology, making them impossible to replicate. The nationwide rollout will begin on May 1, 2025, with commercial banks instructed to start issuing the new notes via ATMs and over-the-counter transactions. Nigerians are advised to exchange their old Naira notes at banks before June 30, 2025, after which lower denominations may be phased out gradually. For further details, visit www.cbn.gov.ng/newcurrency. Signed: Dr. Ibrahim Tahir Jr. Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria Below are samples of the newly designed ₦5,000 & ₦10,000 notes for your information and guidance!

Yes, cryptocurrency has recently been legalized in Nigeria. The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, signed into law in April 2025, officially recognizes virtual and digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, as securities. This legislation brings crypto assets and platforms under the regulatory oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requiring exchanges and companies dealing in digital assets to register and comply with Sec regulations.

Namibia 🇳🇦 will end visa-free travel for over 30 countries, including the US, France and UK starting in April. The change targets nations that do not offer the same visa-free access to Namibian citizens.