Let’s be honest: chasing your dreams isn’t easy. There will be days when everything feels stacked against you, when doubt creeps in, and when giving up seems like the only option.

But here’s the truth—the moment you let bitterness or negativity take over, you shut the door on your own progress. It’s not about pretending things are perfect. It’s about choosing to believe they can get better.

Your attitude shapes your journey. If you stay stubbornly hopeful, relentlessly focused, and refuse to quit, you’ll rise higher than you ever imagined.

Success doesn’t just “happen.” It’s built—day by day, step by step, even when it feels impossible. So no matter what anyone says, no matter how long it takes, keep pushing. Your vision is worth fighting for.

Don’t stop. Don’t give up. Your breakthrough might be closer than you think.

Now go make it happen.

Good morning and happy New month

Notable and undeniable good success is our portion this year in Jesus mighty name amen.

When ALAO Akala was Governor, he hardly spent weekends in Ibadan. Every Friday, he would travel to Ogbomoso to sleep there.

One day, while on his way to Ogbomoso with his convoy, he looked out from his car and saw a man whose car had broken down. The man was trying to fix his tyres. Akala told his convoy to stop. Everyone was surprised because they did not know that the man on the road was Akala's classmate from secondary school in Ghana.

Akala got out of his car and ran to meet him. They hugged each other warmly, and even though his friend’s hands were dusty, Akala did not mind. After a short chat, Akala asked one of his aides to collect the car key and fix the car. Then he told his friend to join him in his own car. Together, they went to the Governor’s house in Ogbomoso.

After they ate a meal of Amala, Gbegiri and Ewedu, they sat and talked about life since their days in Ghana. Akala asked him, Why have you not come to visit me Do you not know that I am the Governor His friend replied, It is not easy to see you They might embarrass me

Akala immediately gave him a brand new Toyota Camry and some money. He then said, Come and see me on Monday in the office with a good proposal

That was how Akala changed the life of a friend he had not seen in many years.

May God send people your way who will help and bless you.

Lessons from this story

Always treat your friends well, no matter their status

Help others when you are in a position of power

Stay humble and kind because it can change lives

Think about it

How many of your old classmates or friends have you helped when you had the chance

Did you become proud and treat them badly

Do you behave as if your success is only your doing

Were you even the best in school

Akala helped his classmate when he had the power to do so. You too should help your friends and classmates when you have the chance.

Remember, your position today will not last forever. One day, you will be called former or ex. The way you treat people today may affect how your own children are treated in the future.

As the Yoruba saying goes, Time and season rule life, no one owns life forever

Let us all learn from Akala’s example and try to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

God will connect you to the right people who will help you reach your goals.

A successful fellow attract many friends.

Wife of a former President of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.

This is as she used the occasion to inspire Nigerian women and youths to embrace lifelong learning.

This was disclosed in a statement released by the former first lady’s media adviser, Chris Okeke, on Sunday.

Jonathan speaking at the university’s 43rd Postgraduate Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, highlighted the transformative power of education, stressing that age should never be a barrier to academic


She said,”I feel that no age is too late to achieve your academic dreams, whether you are young or old.

“If I can do it, you can also do it

“I believe that even in retirement, you are not too old to go back to school because education provides the opportunity for one to always refresh his or her brain and learn new things.

“Let me use this opportunity to encourage Nigerian women and the youth to aspire to become the best of themselves through qualitative education.”

She pledged to intensify her efforts in advocating for their upliftment and to continue promoting dialogue for the betterment of society.

Reflecting on the journey, she credited divine grace and the support of her family for her success.

“First of all, I am very grateful to the Almighty God who has made today a reality.

“He saw me through the programme so I am very happy today.

“I also thank my family sincerely, especially my lovely husband, His Excellency Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for all his support and very useful suggestions.


“I am also very grateful to my beautiful and lovely children for showing great understanding and love throughout the period I was engaged in this programme.

“I appreciate all my friends for their encouragement. I feel very happy today.”

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself

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