Maybe the world handed you a report card that left you disappointed.

Your heart feels heavy.
But listen: you’re still growing.
You’re still becoming.
Seasons change—and your time to bloom "will" come.

Stop believing the lie that you’re “not enough.” You are. Right here. Right now.

You’re not where you want to be yet. But look back—you’re not where you "used" to be, either. That’s progress. Own it.

Close the gap between where you are and where you want to go.

How?

Discipline. Learning. Humility.
Take one step. Then another. No shortcuts.

Ignore the noise shouting, “You’re falling behind!” Close your eyes to what others are doing. Their success isn’t your failure. Let it inspire you, not shrink you.

You’re allowed to want more.
You’re allowed to move fast.
But never skip steps.
Strong foundations take time.
Trust the process.

Today, remind yourself:
I am enough.
I am growing.
I will keep building.

Wishing you a great and productive week.

© Godlove NJISONG

The National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress. APC, Garba Datti Muhammad has advised the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai to perish their ambitions for 2027.

Datti, a lawmaker, who hails from Kaduna State and served as a member of the House of Representatives representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency for 16 years, stated this in an open letter to Atiku.

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You’re invisible because you’re silent.⁣
Someone with half your skill, half your knowledge, half your solution is out there—showing up, talking, winning.⁣
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People don't buy what they forget exists. ⁣
Visibility isn't vanity, it's survival.⁣
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Visibility Isn’t Optional: When you don’t show up, someone less qualified does—and they’re winning your people over. ⁣
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Start With What You Have: You don’t need more before you show up. What you have right now is worth starting with.⁣
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Progress Over Perfection: Waiting to “be ready” keeps you invisible. Action gives clarity.⁣
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Visibility is your responsibility!⁣
No one’s coming to spotlight you. ⁣
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Showing up is your job— own it!⁣
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A day off progress

Former Anambra State governorship aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Paul Chukwuma, has emerged as the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).

Chukwuma who was a leading aspirant of the ruling APC had withdrawn from the primary election, citing irregularities in the conduct of the electoral process.

He subsequently joined the YPP, where he emerged victorious in the party’s primary election, winning unopposed.

Achieving success is often likened to climbing a staircase, where each step represents a fundamental concept or challenge one must overcome.

Risks and failures are inevitable aspects of the journey, demanding resilience and adaptability.

Consistent effort and discipline underpin progress, while the sacrifice and late nights are the investments made towards a greater goal.

Patience is crucial, as success rarely comes instantly.

Doubts and rejections test one's resolve, requiring a steadfast focus and an unwavering hustle.

Above all, having a clear vision motivates one to surmount each step until the summit is reached.

Pezeshkian: No power can stop Iranian nation from moving forward

Karaj, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian says no power is able to stop the Iranian nation’s progress through its conspiracies, dismissing allegations by the United States, Israel and Europe that Iran has been weakened.

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17 THINGS TO DO DIFFERENTLY AS A COUPLE

1. Have a joint vision for your love. Don't just be together without direction. Agree on areas you will grow in, things that will define your year and projects you will pursue together

2. Give each other eye contact more, this communicates love and attention. Unfortunately, the more some stay together, the less they show care

3. Appreciate each other more and complain less. Tone down the fault finding. The more you appreciate each other, the more you two will be inspired to do better

4. Communicate better. Send each other warmer texts, call each other more even if for just a brief conversation. Scroll down your messages and see love. Be each other's peace

5. Laugh more. Find things that bring you both laughter. Watch comedies, be each other's clown, share funny videos, smile more. It makes things warmer between you two

6. Support each other's dreams. None should feel like their progress is being curtailed. Find out your partner's dream and help to achieve it

7. Increase your joint wealth. Analyse how you two make money and use money and maximize your earnings. Add or improve your revenue streams. Save. Invest

8. Find a person, a family or a cause that you can help together as a couple. Be a blessing to people as a joint force. When you are a blessing to others together, you will not focus on petty fights between you two

9. Listen to the concern you partner has about your friends or your habits and see if they are substantive. Don't hold on to friends and a lifestyle that pulls you down as a couple

10. Agree on a joint approach to your parents and in-laws and ways you can be a blessing to them as a couple

11. Pray more together as a couple. Cultivate your individual relationship with God and your walk with God as a couple

12. Have your legacy as a couple in mind. What legacy do you want to leave behind to this generation and your children as a couple? Mentor your child/children. Make success stories out of each year

13. Be more deliberate about listening to each other and making each other feel special by custom making your love to love your partner the way your partner wants to be loved and vice versa

14. Travel. Try out new experiences you have never been to or felt. Go out on dates more and make time for quality time. Companionship needs allocated time

15. For the married, seek to please each other more sexually. Desire to give your spouse amazing sexual experiences and vice versa

16. Touch each other more, rub each other's waist and hug more even when sex is not the agenda. This builds security

17. Listen less to gossip about each other from others. Be smart with your smart phone, don't let that small gadget come in between you two

FG TO COMMENCE SOUTH-EAST, SOUTH-SOUTH SUPER HIGHWAY NEXT WEEK – UMAHI
08 April 2025

Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Monday, revealed that works will commence on the South-East, South-South super highway noting that the flag off of the project will be next week.

Umahi, in a statement, promised that the projects would be completed within the stipulated time frame, noting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to complete the projects.

While appreciating the cooperation and support of Nigerians for the Renewed Hope road infrastructure initiatives, Umahi assured Nigerians of delivering quality road infrastructure that will stand the test of time.

Umahi insisted that the coastal highway project and other road projects across the country will have a positive impact on the economy and the overall development of the country.

According to the former governor of Ebonyi State, the Akwa Ibom section will be flagged off on April 14 and 15 respectively while the Trans-Sahara Road spur in Ebonyi State will be flagged off on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Umahi said: “Federal Ministry of Works under my watch met in Lagos over the progress of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project; a game-changer for inclusive economic growth and progressive national prosperity.

“This project will serve as a formidable evacuation corridor, boosting tourism, trade, agriculture, aquaculture, and maritime services”.

“The highway will feature CCTV surveillance for enhanced safety and rapid response, sustainable infrastructure with minimal emissions, and environmental conservation through tree planting.

“Under the leadership of Mr. President, we are determined to deliver awarded projects within record time. Let’s work together towards a brighter future for Nigerians”.

"SHE GAVE YOU HER BODY, BUT TOOK YOUR DESTINY" – When sex is a transaction, the man always loses more.

There are two types of men in this world: those who build their future and those who trade it away for temporary pleasure. Many men don’t even realize when they’ve been robbed, not of their money, but of their potential.

She didn’t hold a gun to your head. She didn’t break into your house at night. But she walked away with your focus, your ambition, your discipline, and your financial future.

And the worst part? You willingly handed it over.

This is the silent robbery happening every day. Men think they are enjoying, but they are being emptied.

BRUTAL THREAD: How Sex Can Steal Your Future

1. THE COST OF FREE SEX IS YOUR AMBITION
You met a fine girl. She gave you her body for free. No stress, no commitment, just pure enjoyment. You thought you hit the jackpot? No, you entered the trap.

Each time you’re with her, you’re spending hours, days, and nights chasing pleasure instead of chasing progress.

You wake up late, you miss opportunities, your mind is distracted.

You thought you were enjoying her body, but she was taking your focus, your time, and your hunger for success.

2. EVERY TIME YOU SLEEP WITH HER, YOU LOSE ENERGY—SHE GAINS IT
There’s a reason great warriors, boxers, and kings of old practiced sexual discipline. They knew that their energy, clarity, and strength came from controlling their desires.

When you release carelessly, you are losing more than just fluid. You are losing drive, willpower, and aggression—all the things you need to dominate in life.

Now, check her: she is glowing, she is energized, she is more powerful.

You are weaker.

Why do you think they say "behind every successful man is a woman"? Because she collects his energy and multiplies it. But what happens when she takes your energy and leaves?

She goes to multiply it elsewhere.

3. SHE TOOK YOUR MONEY, BUT YOU THOUGHT IT WAS LOVE
At first, it was just small-small money—transport fare, lunch money, a little shopping. Then it became rent, hair, nails, and urgent 2K every week.

You thought you were investing in her? No, you were funding your own downfall.

She took your hard-earned money, but did she invest it back into you?

No.

She used it to look good for another man who had more focus than you.

4. SHE WASTED YOUR YEARS, NOW SHE'S GONE
How many men have given their prime years to a woman who had no plans of staying?

She took your time, your energy, your youth… then she moved on to the next best option.

Now, you’re in your 30s or 40s, starting over while she has already secured her next destination.

Reality check: A woman’s time is shorter, but a man’s wasted time is costlier.

5. YOU THOUGHT SHE WAS LOYAL, BUT YOU WERE JUST A PHASE
Some women are seasonal lovers—they attach themselves to a man for a period, take what they need, then move on.

You thought she was forever. She knew she was temporary.

You were just a “right now” guy. And when she found a "forever" guy, she walked away without looking back.

6. YOUR FUTURE IS MORE VALUABLE THAN HER BODY
Many men have traded their destiny for a few minutes of pleasure.

Ask Samson. He had superhuman strength. Delilah used love and sex to take it away.

Ask Solomon. The wisest king in history lost his throne because of women.

Even great men fall when they don’t control their desires.

Now, look at yourself. What have you lost so far?

7. WAKE UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
If you keep trading your time, energy, money, and focus for sex, you will wake up one day and realize:

The men you started life with are now ahead of you.

Your bank account is empty.

Your dreams never happened.

And the women who wasted your years are now with better men.

BOTTOM LINE:
Sex is not free. It is always a transaction.

Either you gain something from it, or you lose everything to it.

Choose wisely.

THIS IS STILL ON WEIGHT LOSS.

1. Nutrition: The Foundation of Fat Loss

Why it matters: You can’t out-train a poor diet. Around 70–80% of weight loss happens in the kitchen.

Actionable Tips:

Calorie Deficit: Your body needs fewer calories than it burns. Start by reducing your intake by 300–500 calories/day. This results in about 0.5–1kg of weight loss per week — a healthy pace.

What to Eat:

Proteins (essential for fat loss & muscle maintenance): Chicken breast, fish, tofu, Greek yogurt, eggs, lentils.

Complex Carbs (for energy, fiber): Brown rice, quinoa, oats, sweet potatoes.

Healthy Fats (keep you full): Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil.

Vegetables & Fruits: High in fiber and nutrients, low in calories.


What to Limit:

Sugary drinks (soda, energy drinks, too much fruit juice)

Processed snacks (chips, candy, cookies)

Refined carbs (white bread, white rice, pastries)


Meal Tips:

Prep meals in advance.

Use smaller plates to control portions.

Eat slowly — your brain takes 20 minutes to register fullness.


2. Exercise: Burn Calories & Build Muscle

Why it matters: Exercise helps boost metabolism, preserve muscle, and improve overall health.

Workout Strategy:

Cardio (3–5x/week): Brisk walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, or dancing.

Start with 30 minutes a day — even 10-minute chunks work.


Strength Training (2–4x/week):

Focus on big compound moves like squats, lunges, push-ups, planks.

Strength workouts burn calories during and after the workout (afterburn effect).

No gym? Bodyweight exercises at home work too.


Active Lifestyle (daily):

Take stairs instead of elevators.

Walk after meals.

Set a step goal (start with 6k, aim for 10k steps/day).

3. Sleep, Stress, & Mindset

Sleep:

7–9 hours/night.

Poor sleep disrupts hormones like ghrelin (hunger) and leptin (fullness).


Stress:

Chronic stress = more cortisol = increased belly fat + cravings.

Try meditation, deep breathing, journaling, nature walks.


4. Track Your Progress (but not just the scale)

Take photos every 2 weeks.

Measure waist, hips, thighs.

Track energy levels, sleep, strength gains.

Use the scale only as one data point — don’t let it rule your mood.

5. Keep It Sustainable

Start with habits you can stick to long-term.

Don’t crash diet or eliminate entire food groups unless needed for medical reasons.

Allow room for occasional treats — balance, not perfection.