🎙Enzo Maresca's Full Pre-LAFC Press Conference:

Enzo Maresca: "We need to see the impact of the Club World Cup. Our rivals are on holiday, we are here. It's a new competition. We will see how it affects our season."

Enzo Maresca: "We've only had ten days. Some of the players also had international duty. The feeling when we returned was a bit like pre-season. We had some new players. The main message, though, was, 'Guys, this is not pre-season. It's a big tournament'."

Enzo Maresca: "The situation about the keepers is quite simple. Robert Sanchez is number one. Filip Jorgensen is number two. And we will analyse and judge Mike Penders. Maignan is with another club."

Enzo Maresca: "The players with us were with us last season, [other than] Jadon Sancho and Wesley Fofana due to injury. It was not complicated to pick this squad."

Enzo Maresca on Cole Palmer wearing face mask on the plane: "I didn't ask him. He wasn't ill. To be honest, I don't even know if it was for a joke!"

Enzo Maresca: "Jadon [Sancho] is not with us so for sure that is a position we need to do something. We have Noni, Pedro and Ty only as the proper wingers so something for sure is going to happen..."

Enzo Maresca: "For sure, we are going to rotate players. It is impossible in this heat to always play with the same players."

Enzo Maresca: "Success is to try and win tomorrow against Los Angeles. I don't like to look too much further ahead. 2024/25, we achieved an important top-four finish and won a European trophy."

Enzo Maresca: "Liam knows how important the no.9 is for this club. I see Liam relaxed and easy, since he arrived he's working well. I know what he can give us and he knows what he needs to be a better player. As no.9, hopefully he can score goals for us."

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Dear All,
Please pass or share this information to Church members, group chats, NYSC members, children, family and friends who are seriously job hunting.

WARNING:
if anybody invites you for a job interview to any of the following addresses below: DO NOT GO PLS

1. Plot 5, Voda Paint Plc,University Press House, Fumec Bus Stop Off Adeniyi Jones Ogba Lagos.

2. 3rd floor, 8 Thomas Salako Street, Ogba Bus-Stop, Ikeja Lagos.

3. Global Project, No: 92 Awolowo way, ikeja. Opposite Man house building, Lagos.

4. 65c Opebi road, opposite glass house by Salvation b/stop, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

5. HYINSCO Office. No. 4, 2nd floor, upward Sanitas outlet, Alara street, Off commercial avenue, Onike, Sabo Yaba, Lagos.

6. Plot 5, university press building, along industrial road, Ogba, Lagos.

7. 4B, Ogungbeye street Oppt African shine by cadbury bus stop, Agidingbi ikeja Lagos

8. Plot 14, Block A, Voda Paint, Surulere House, Off Fumec bus-stop, Surulere industrial road, Ogba, Lagos.

9. No 4, Ahl Ogungbeye Street off Amaraolu road, opposite Mega chicken bus stop by first gate, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.

10) 32, Olufemi Road, off Ogunlana drive, Surulere Lagos, YDNJI.

11) 13, Ajumobi street, off Acme Road, Mega chicken bus stop, Ikeja, Lagos.

12) 6, Deji oyenuga Street, opposite Kehinde odusote Estate, Anthony Village.

13) No. 1 SHONOLA street OGBA

(14) No: 2 Sunday street, off Ikorodu Palmgrove, Lagos.

Others are at Egbeda, IKEJA behind Jabita hotel by Balogun bustop, ALAUSA, so many in Ibadan, Osun state. They are everywhere. now.

Tell your family and friends the full address, date and time for the interview

PLEASE NOTE:
No 3,10 & 14 are ritualists. Pls try to inform whoever you know to be careful and always inform someone else when going for any interview giving full address of Interview location and name.

Never ever go for Interviews at a place you never applied for a job. Even the ones you genuinely applied should be cross checked before the interview date.

Any interview invite that is less than 24hrs before the date should be investigated and treated with caution

These days messages are sent to our phones inviting people for a job you didn't apply for. They are killers!

BE WARNED DON'T BE A VICTIM
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REVEALED: Ojukwu Escaped Through Uga, Not Uli — “We Were Fighting Almost the Entire Arab World” – Kanayo Esinulo

New revelations are shaking the table of Nigerian history once again!

In a recent interview on YouTube with journalist Edmund Obilo, Nigerian author and Biafran war researcher, Kanayo Esinulo, made bold claims about the final days of the Biafran War and the foreign powers involved.

According to Esinulo, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the leader of Biafra, did not escape through the famous Uli Airport in 1970, as widely believed. Instead, he claims that Ojukwu used Uga Airport, because Uli was already under heavy bombardment from Russian fighter jets.

“We weren’t just fighting Nigeria,” Esinulo said. “We were fighting almost the entire Arab world! People don’t know this. Emeka used to call it Pan-Arabism. Why would he escape through Uli when it was on fire?”

He explained that many Arab countries were aligned with Nigeria during the war, supplying arms and support, while Biafra struggled to survive under global pressure and isolation.

For those still debating history:

Uli Airport escape? Nope, under attack.

Uga Airport? That's the route, according to Esinulo.

And the enemy? Not just Nigeria, but a long list of international players — including many from the Arab world.

As usual, Nigerian history is never short of drama, hidden files, and shocking updates!

#BiafraHistory
#OjukwuEscapeRoute
#UgaNotUli
#ArabWorldVsBiafra
#EdmundObiloInterviews
#HistoryWeyShock
#KanayoEsinuloFiles

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The Trump administration has directed US embassies and consular offices to halt the scheduling of new student visa interviews, as it considers introducing mandatory social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States.

According to multiple reports, the proposed measure would mark a significant escalation in the scrutiny of international student applicants. A diplomatic cable dated Tuesday and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the pause, indicating it is a preparatory step toward implementing the expanded vetting procedure.

If adopted, the move could result in major delays in visa processing and potentially deter thousands of prospective international students from applying to US institutions. Experts have warned that such a policy could have far-reaching implications for American universities, many of which depend heavily on the tuition fees and contributions of foreign students to sustain their operations.

The proposed policy shift is part of a broader effort by the administration to tighten immigration controls and enhance national security measures through digital surveillance. However, critics argue it could harm the US’s reputation as a welcoming destination for higher education and innovation.

Visit www.guardian.ng for more on this developing story.

Billionaire disguised himself as a poor cleaner. and found true love in the heart of a humble woman.

In the heart of Lagos, one of the biggest companies in West Africa stood tall. Bright Techch Industries, a multi-billion naira empire, known for its clean energy technology and smart home devices. The building sparkled with tinted glass, shiny floors, and hundreds of staff dressed in uniforms. But behind the tall gates and glowing signboards was a secret only one man knew.
The true owner of Brighttech, Mr. David White, had a plan. He was 33 years old, one of Nigeria's youngest billionaires, but no one knew what he looked like. He had kept a low profile for years, never granting interviews, never posting pictures online. Why? Because he was tired of fake love. Every woman he met loved his money, not him.
They wanted the fame, the flashy life, the cars, but not his heart. He had been used, lied to, and embarrassed by women who pretended to love him, but only wanted to enjoy his wealth. So, he made a bold decision. "I will pretend to be a poor cleaner in my own company," he told his trusted friend and personal assistant, Henry.
"I want to see how people treat me when they don't know who I am. I want to find someone who will love me for me." Henry raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure about this, boss? You'll be mopping floors and cleaning toilets." David smiled. That's exactly what I need. If she can love me at my lowest, she deserves me at my best. The next morning, the plan began.
David cut his fine hair cut low, wore cheap, oversized clothes, rubber slippers, and an old cap. He covered his face with light powder to look darker and older. He even changed his voice to sound rough and broken. He was no longer Mr. David White. He was now John, the new cleaner at Bright Tech. When David arrived at the staff gate of Bright Techch Industries, he walked up to the security post with calm confidence.
One of the guards looked at him closely. "Yes, what are you here for?" "I'm the new cleaner," David replied in a deeper, slightly rough voice. The guard glanced at the ID card in his hand, then pointed toward the building. "Go in and report to the janitorial supervisor. First hallway on your left." David gave a small nod and entered through the gate.
Inside the building, the hallways were busy with staff moving quickly from one department to another. People walked past him without a glance. Some glanced at him briefly, then looked away. No one smiled. No one greeted him. When he got to the janitorial office, he knocked and stepped in.
A woman behind the desk looked up. Her name tag read, "Mrs. Grace, janitorial lead. You're the new cleaner." Yes, Ma. My name is John. She gave a slight nod, not bothering to smile. Your duty area is the ground floor, hallways, lobby, and toilets. The cleaning tools are in the storage room. Get started immediately. Yes, Ma, David said

TO BE CONTINUED...

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 19/05/2025*

Tinubu, Obi, Fayemi share light moments at Pope’s inauguration

2027 coalition: Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term deal

Herdsmen, bandits strike in Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, kill 33

Boko Haram on the verge of taking Marte LG – Zulum

LP Rep, 1,000 others join APC in Enugu

15 UTME applicants declared missing found, reunite with families

FX reform, others grow govt revenue to N12tn – W’Bank

CBN slashes FG loans by over N4tn

NNPCL refineries not producing enough petrol – DAPPMAN

Pope Leo XIV pledges peace in the world

Former US president Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer

NIDCOM receives 13 trafficking victims rescued from Ghana, Mali

FG grants China approval to establish electric vehicle factories

Nigerian pastor Omotoso deported from South Africa

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Coal was discovered in Enugu in 1909 by a team of British geologists led by Albert Kitson. By 1915, mining in commercial quantities started, giving Enugu the appellation of ‘Coal City’. In 1950, the Ogbete mine and others were merged into the Nigerian Coal Corporation, which held a monopoly on coal and coke until 1999.

* Walking has been an Olympic sport since 1904
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Nigeria’s diversity must be used for progress, Tinubu tells Catholic bishops

Tinubu approves licences for North’s oil project

Tinubu declares National Sports Festival opened, urges competition with integrity

FG’s electricity debt balloons by N800bn – Senate

2025 JAMB: Deputy Speaker demands urgent reforms after technical crisis

FHC CJ redeploys 5 judges, reassigns case files

UBA moves to join suit challenging IBEDC sale

ICPC stopped theft of N1.6bn through tech — Chairman

PSC begins promotion interviews for inspectors across 17 police zonal commands

152 security personnel killed in five months – Report

Resurgent attacks: FG, Borno revamp anti-terror strategy

Military destroys 28 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

Army denies neglecting fallen soldiers’ widows

NDLEA intercepts AK-47 concealed in maize sack, seizes Tramadol in Taraba

Preparation in top gear as Lokpobiri confirms African Energy Bank launch

Tuggar to attend third AU-EU ministerial meeting in Brussels

Pate hails Ihekweazu’s WHO health emergencies appointment

DMO allots N4.3bn FG savings bonds

FG, states repay over N13trn debts in 18 months

NSF: Medal haul begins as Team Lagos win women’s weightlifting gold

LP leadership: INEC to seek legal opinion before taking decision

NOA hails Kwara for erecting tallest flagpole in West Africa

NSF: Odegbami, Onakoya hail Ogun’s sports infrastructure, seek sustainability

FCTA To Construct Bus Terminals At Bwari, Gwagwalada

Varsity unions reject sharing formula for N50bn earned allowances

Yabatech bags ICAN award for producing most chartered accountants

Account for N500bn or face lawsuit, SERAP tells NNPCL

HURIWA demands transparency in FG’s conditional cash transfer claims

Utomi’s shadow government plan alien to Constitution, says Omokri

NPA, terminal operator rehabilitate 970m of Apapa quay apron

TotalEnergies declares N13.58bn dividend

11Plc unveils more CNG stations in Lagos, Oyo

DBN targets N3tr to extend loans to MSMEs

Odu’a Investment declares N518m dividend

Tantalizers acquires Grand Media entertainment firm

Telcos plan virtual network operators summit

NNPP apologises to Tinubu over attacks by Kwankwaso

Opposition Kicks As N/West APC Endorses Tinubu For 2nd Term

PDP’s impunity started in 1998 – Prof. ABC Nwosu

Tinubu most favoured to win 2027 poll – Yakasai

Governor Namadi to Jigawa PDP lawmakers: ‘Start counting your days, APC is taking over’

Uzodimma to speak at African Air Forces Forum

Sanwo-Olu receives Premier League trophy in Lagos

Kwara gov urges calm after boat tragedy claims 37 lives

Soludo condemns murder of Aguleri PG, attack at Isuofia checkpoint

Eno’s administration committed to deep seaport Project realisation

Aiyedatiwa, lawyer differ over delayed cabinet formation

LASG, firm empower 530 youths with tech skills

Lagos probes Katsina workers recruitment by Dangote Refinery

Cross River unveils digital C-of-O scheme

Oyo to host high-level international tourism summit in July

LASG recovers N773.6m, 38 properties for residents

Osun screens 4,126 market women, others for hypertension

Send away killer herders from Benue – Tor Tiv urges MACBAN

Olu of Warri, Zulu King sign economic, cultural pact

Nasarawa cattle rustler in police net, AK-49 rifle recovered

Two octogenarians, poly student nabbed in nationwide drug raids

Three rescued, others trapped in Lagos building collapse

Suspected Lagos cultists kill shawarma vendor

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1743, Jean-Pierre Christin invented the Celsius thermometer. The centigrade temperature scale, which is based on the freezing and boiling point of water, is used by most countries around the world. Exceptions include the United State, Belize, and Palau.

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The best time to do something significant is between yesterday and tomorrow. – Zig Ziglar


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“I Don’t Like Interviews”- VeryDarkman Brushes Off Interview Attempt On Headies Red Carpet https

Family WhatsApp Group Wahala – When Secrets Leak in Public Spaces

"One careless moment. One family forever changed."

If you’ve ever been in a Nigerian family WhatsApp group, you know it's a mad blend of morning prayers, outdated broadcast messages, birthday greetings, and occasional drama. But nothing prepared the Umeh Family Worldwide group for the scandal that struck one calm Sunday afternoon—an incident now nicknamed in their community as “the Emma Explosion.”

The group had 26 members: elders, aunties, uncles, cousins, and even the family’s spiritual mother, Mama Felicia Umeh—an 80-year-old matriarch known for her daily 4 AM prayers and strong opinions. Her rule in the group was clear: “Respect yourself, your wife, your husband, and most importantly—God!”

That Sunday started like every other. Messages of “Happy Sunday,” “God bless your day,” and “Don’t forget to watch Pastor Adeboye’s sermon” filled the chat.

Then came a video from Uncle Emma—a successful businessman in Port Harcourt, elder brother to many, and most painfully, a deacon in their family church.

The 42-second clip showed a young, curvy lady, probably in her early 20s, half-dressed in wrapper and brassiere, dancing seductively on a hotel bed with a glass of wine in her hand. The caption?

“Miss you, sugar daddy. Come back and finish what you started.”

At first, everyone thought it was a hack. Then someone looked at the name.
“From: Emma Umeh.”

Silence.
Then fireworks.

Aunty Rose, his wife of 22 years, who was also in the group, fired the first shot:
“Emma… Jesus Christ! Is this what you’re doing in Lagos trips?”

The floodgates opened.

Cousin Chidi:
“Omo! Uncle Emma no fall hand like this now?”

Cousin Nkechi:
“Eh God! Wahala for who dey preach holiness for WhatsApp status.”

Mama Felicia dropped a 3-minute voice note that could shake the heavens:

> “Chineke mo! Is this the Emma I carried on my back during the war? You are married o! You are a deacon o! And this is what you are doing with small small girls? You sent this filth to the whole family? God will judge you!”

More chaos followed as members started leaving the group one by one.
“Left by Aunty Jane.”
“Left by Brother Kelechi.”
“Left by Umeh Nkiru.”

But things got worse.

Backstory begins to unfold…

Two hours later, Cousin Uzo, who schooled in Port Harcourt, dropped the real gist:
The girl in the video was Tina Orji, a 24-year-old student at UNIPORT. She wasn’t just a random girl—she was from the same village, Eziala, and was already known for “being close” to older men.

Someone else (rumored to be Uncle Emma’s apprentice) claimed he’d seen the girl driving a Corolla that Emma had bought under someone else's name. Rumors turned to receipts. Screenshots. Photos from Tina’s birthday party in a hotel. Matching Ankara from Emma and Tina at a wedding in Owerri. Then the kicker…

Tina had a child. A two-year-old boy.

He looked so much like Emma’s last born that even people outside the family began to ask questions. A week later, Aunty Rose, now separated and staying in her sister’s house, insisted on a DNA test.

The result?
Emma was the father of Tina’s son.

Now the whole town knew. It went beyond WhatsApp—Facebook, Instagram, even gossip blogs got wind of the scandal. In church, Emma was stripped of his deaconship. His business partners backed out. His kids refused to talk to him. His last-born son—just 9 years old—asked, “Daddy, do I also have a brother outside?”

Aunty Rose went public. She didn't hold back. She gave interviews in women's groups, church meetings, even on a local radio show.

“He betrayed me,” she said, voice shaking.
“After over two decades of loyalty, he reduced me to gossip fodder. I will never forgive this disgrace.”

Even Emma’s own mother, Mama Felicia, fell sick from the shame.

As for Tina, she moved to Abuja and opened a boutique. Some say she’s dating a senator now. She rarely posts the child’s face on Instagram but once captioned a post:
“My King. You will never suffer like I did.”

Back in the Umeh Family Worldwide WhatsApp group, things are… quiet.

The group now has 17 members. Emma was removed. Aunty Rose was added to “Umeh Women of Honor.” Grandma Umeh now sends one powerful message every Friday:

> “Any hidden Emma in our midst, may the Lord expose them. AMEN!”

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Moral Lessons:

Every sin done in secret has a screenshot waiting to surface.

Don't play with family group chats—they are both holy ground and landmine.

In this smartphone era, the devil isn’t even trying hard again. People are exposing themselves.

Infidelity is no longer private—it’s now HD drama with family subtitles.

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Let me admit something to you.

I used to be scared of being seen as someone who is trying. Scared of being seen as someone putting in the effort.

But the minute I stopped being scared, and embraced each stage of my journey, everything about me changed.

And maybe that's you… you’re scared.

You’re scared of looking like a beginner.
You’re scared of being seen as someone who’s “still coming up.”
You’re scared of looking like you’re doing too much.

But guess what?
Nobody even knows you yet.
And you think you’re doing too much? Come off it.

Have you seen Funke Akindele market her movies?
Back to back trailers, posters, interviews, BTS content, TikToks, Instagram…she carries her movie promotions like hot jollof.

It was her consistency that made other actors wake up and start promoting their own work.

Look at Ruth Kadiri. Sis quietly left the usual Nollywood formula and built a serious voice on YouTube.

Now, guess what?
Everyone is following her footsteps.

But you? You’re still hiding your product.
You’re still tiptoeing around your business like it’s a secret.

Let me tell you something:
That product you’re hiding?
That service you’re shy about?
That is your DESTINY HELPER.

Not one “oga at the top.”
Not one billionaire uncle.
Your product. Your skill. Your knowledge.
That’s the real plug.

So stop waiting for some divine helper to appear from the clouds.

Wrap that offer.
Put it on a big tray pan.
Carry it on your head.
And hawk it like hot akara

Let people see you!
Let them hear you!
Let them feel you!

You feel me?

Good!
Now go and sell.

8 THINGS THAT WILL CHANGE WHEN YOU START TAKING YOUR ONLINE BRAND SERIOUSLY

Once you start taking your online brand seriously, everything will shift.

1. You’ll lose unserious friends

People who are no longer comfortable with the new you! You won’t have time for frivolous things anymore.

2. Your phone will become an ATM machine.

You’ll stop mindless scrolling.

You’ll start creating, posting, teaching, and selling.

3. You’ll stop doubting your voice

The more you show up, the more confident you become.

4. Your bank account will start smiling.

Visibility brings credibility. And credibility brings cash flow.

5. You’ll attract better people

Purpose-driven, hungry women will start showing up in your DMs. People who respect your gift.

6. You’ll stop begging for support.

Your online brand can be that rich uncle you never had.

7. You’ll see opportunities you never knew existed.

From interviews, to invites, to collaborations.

That’s what happens when you position your value online.

8. You’ll become that woman other women screenshot.

Your posts will be reposted .

Your words will go viral.

Your stories Will become someone’s map for survival.

Take your brand seriously.