• "I used to hide when my mother came to sweep my classroom."
    "Now, I stand here proudly — because her broom gave me wings."
    They mocked her.
    They laughed at her shoes.
    But years later, she walked back into the same school —
    And handed out scholarships in her mother’s name.

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    Written by Rosyworld CRN

    1999. Jos, Nigeria.

    Mama Nnenna worked as a janitor at St. Bridget’s Secondary School.
    She swept classrooms, scrubbed toilets, and mopped the staff room — always with a soft smile and tattered shoes.

    Her daughter, Nnenna, attended the school on a staff-child discount.
    Smart. Quiet. Always top of her class.
    But always ashamed.

    Her classmates made jokes:

    “Here comes Madam Mop.”
    “Your mummy missed the corner. Go clean it for her.”

    Sometimes, Nnenna would hide in the toilet while her mother cleaned her class.

    One day, she told her mother:

    “Please don’t sweep while I’m in class.”

    Mama Nnenna looked at her and replied gently:

    “Then I’ll sweep earlier. But I’ll still sweep with pride.”

    Nnenna endured.
    She kept reading.
    Studied at night while her mother snored beside the mop bucket.
    Got a scholarship abroad.
    Studied law.
    Excelled.
    Became a human rights lawyer.
    Founded her own firm.

    In 2024, St. Bridget’s hosted its 60th Anniversary Celebration.
    The school needed a keynote speaker.
    Someone inspirational.
    Someone successful.

    They reached out to Barrister Nnenna O. Agu — not knowing her history.

    She accepted.

    On the day of the event, she walked onto the stage in heels and a power suit.
    The crowd clapped.

    But then she said:

    “Before I speak… I want to show you the person who truly earned this invitation.”

    She turned and unveiled a framed photo.

    Her mother. Holding a mop.

    Gasps.

    Silence.

    Nnenna continued:

    “This woman swept shame off my name.
    She cleaned the very room that shaped my future.
    And while the world saw ‘just a janitor’ — I saw a queen in rubber slippers.”

    Tears flowed.

    She announced 10 full scholarships — in her mother’s name — for children of cleaners and drivers in the school.

    “Because sometimes, honour starts in the dust.”

    She didn’t hide her past anymore.
    She used it to build bridges.

    Because the girl they mocked for her mother’s uniform…
    Returned to honour that uniform with her voice
    "I used to hide when my mother came to sweep my classroom." "Now, I stand here proudly — because her broom gave me wings." They mocked her. They laughed at her shoes. But years later, she walked back into the same school — And handed out scholarships in her mother’s name. Her Mother Was the School Janitor — 25 Years Later, She Was Invited as Guest Speaker… and Did Something That Made Even the Principal Weep Written by Rosyworld CRN 1999. Jos, Nigeria. Mama Nnenna worked as a janitor at St. Bridget’s Secondary School. She swept classrooms, scrubbed toilets, and mopped the staff room — always with a soft smile and tattered shoes. Her daughter, Nnenna, attended the school on a staff-child discount. Smart. Quiet. Always top of her class. But always ashamed. Her classmates made jokes: “Here comes Madam Mop.” “Your mummy missed the corner. Go clean it for her.” Sometimes, Nnenna would hide in the toilet while her mother cleaned her class. One day, she told her mother: “Please don’t sweep while I’m in class.” Mama Nnenna looked at her and replied gently: “Then I’ll sweep earlier. But I’ll still sweep with pride.” Nnenna endured. She kept reading. Studied at night while her mother snored beside the mop bucket. Got a scholarship abroad. Studied law. Excelled. Became a human rights lawyer. Founded her own firm. In 2024, St. Bridget’s hosted its 60th Anniversary Celebration. The school needed a keynote speaker. Someone inspirational. Someone successful. They reached out to Barrister Nnenna O. Agu — not knowing her history. She accepted. On the day of the event, she walked onto the stage in heels and a power suit. The crowd clapped. But then she said: “Before I speak… I want to show you the person who truly earned this invitation.” She turned and unveiled a framed photo. Her mother. Holding a mop. Gasps. Silence. Nnenna continued: “This woman swept shame off my name. She cleaned the very room that shaped my future. And while the world saw ‘just a janitor’ — I saw a queen in rubber slippers.” Tears flowed. She announced 10 full scholarships — in her mother’s name — for children of cleaners and drivers in the school. “Because sometimes, honour starts in the dust.” She didn’t hide her past anymore. She used it to build bridges. Because the girl they mocked for her mother’s uniform… Returned to honour that uniform with her voice
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    31 Cambodia
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    90 cheers for ‘Uncle Sam’ as dignitaries celebrate journalism icon

    IGP extends tinted glass permit deadline to August 12

    Soyinka to Tinubu: Unveil killers of Kudirat Abiola, Dele Giwa, Bola Ige

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    National hospital faults NMA, denies sacking doctors

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    Death toll in South Africa floods rises to 86

    US Senator, Rep shot inside their homes

    W’Bank allocates $40m loan to protect poor Nigerians

    Nigerians in Portugal to enjoy zero tax on foreign income

    Over 300 Nigerians seek asylum in Iceland

    ------------------------------
    *DID YOU KNOW?*

    * The world’s most translated author is Agatha Christie. Her books have been translated into at least 103 languages. She is best known for her detective novels featuring characters like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, and has sold over 2 billion copies of her books worldwide.

    * A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
    ------------------------------

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    S’Court debunks allegations of justice’s political trip

    Lagos court jails man for assaulting govt worker

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    Civilian safety top priority in our operations – NAF Chief

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    Tuggar seeks collaboration with China to deepen food security

    FG Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For De-Escalation

    FG plans review as 11,000 register for Safe Schools project

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    Awaiting trial inmates exceed 53,000 – Report

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    Nigerians imported N1.67tn food, drinks in three months – NBS

    Firewood exports hit N65.85bn

    Nigeria closer to exiting FATF grey list – NFIU

    Agric ministry denies prayers for food security, cites staff deaths

    FCT ground rent payments surge 24 hours to deadline

    64,000 students sit for common entrance exam into federal colleges

    NECO conducts common entrance exams as Benin, Togo participate

    UNICAL clinical lecturers down tools over new VC selection

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    Osinbajo urges youths to engage in politics for national transformation

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    Bible didn’t forbid women’s trousers, bishop backs Abel Damina

    Trump earned $57m from crypto coin sales

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    Discos decry 5,500MW power generation amid huge gas reserves

    Lagos plastic ban not against profit – Marketers

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    Gombe gov endorses Tinubu for 2027

    Delta Assembly moves to enact law over rising house rents in Asaba, others

    Gombe perm sec, four others die from electrocution

    Ondo declares war against cocoa adulteration

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    239 Jigawa teachers denied salaries over absenteeism

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    Sanmi Michael plans US tour with view to elevate African sound on global stage


    ------------------------------

    *TODAY IN HISTORY*

    * On this day in 1667, the first human blood transfusion was administered. Jean-Baptiste Denys, physician to King Louis XIV of France, transfused sheep blood into a 15-year-old boy. He survived, most likely due to the relatively small amount of blood used.

    ------------------------------

    The most exhausting activity is pretending to be what you know you aren’t. – Rick Warren

    Happy Father’s Day

    *Compiled by Hon. Osuji George [email protected], +234-8122200446*
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