📽️ DID YOU KNOW⁉️ The lead actor of The Gods Must Be Crazy was paid just $300 — even though the film earned over $60 million worldwide! His name was Nǃxau ǂToma, a Namibian bush farmer and a member of the San people (often referred to as Bushmen). Before being cast, Nǃxau had barely ventured beyond his remote village and had only seen three white people in his entire life. When director Jamie Uys gave him his first payment of $300, Nǃxau didn’t understand its value — legend says he even let the money blow away in the wind. Despite the film’s global success, Nǃxau lived a humble life, and his quiet charm and authenticity helped make the movie unforgettable. From the Kalahari to the big screen, his story is one of unexpected fame and enduring impact. The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980)Written and directed by Jamie Uys, The Gods Must Be Crazy is a clever, offbeat comedy that became an unexpected global hit. Mixing satire, slapstick, and cultural commentary, the film contrasts the simple, harmonious life of the Kalahari Bushmen with the chaos and absurdity of the modern world. In the vast Kalahari Desert, a peaceful bushman named Xi lives in harmony with nature, untouched by modern civilization. One day, a Coca-Cola bottle falls from the sky — literally thrown from a passing plane — and disrupts everything. To the tribe, the bottle is a mysterious “gift from the gods,” but it soon breeds envy, conflict, and confusion. Realizing it's caused nothing but trouble, Xi sets off on a journey to return the bottle to the gods — by throwing it off the edge of the Earth. Meanwhile, his quest intersects with a bumbling scientist, a schoolteacher, and a band of rebels in a series of misadventures that highlight the absurdities of modern life through the innocent eyes of a man untouched by it.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 04/06/2025* Niger flood: 1,249 communities in 30 states, FCT at risk — FG Mokwa: NEMA warns of waterborne disease outbreak, shelter shortage New terror group ‘Mahmuda’ strikes again in Kwara, kills three villagers JUSUN suspends strike to enable CJN, others intervene Customers to pay banks USSD fees through airtime – NCC Govt begins payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to ex-corps members Strike: Parents Seek Alternatives As FCT Schools Remain Shut Man falls from 26-storey Cocoa House in Oyo Naira rises to N1,620/$ in parallel market EU unveils €10.4m solar project in Nigeria Nigerian Pilgrims Get Umbrellas, Water Bottles As S/Arabia Raises Heat Alarm Nigeria needs 3.2m metric tonnes of fish annually — FAO Nigeria, UNICEF partner to train 20m youths in digital skills by 2030 To read beyond the headlines, click: https://dailyshot.ng/some-nigerian-newspaper-headlines-04-06-2025/ ---------------------------- *DID YOU KNOW?* * The deepest river in the world is the Congo River, reaching a depth of 220 meters (720 feet) in some areas. It’s also known for being Africa’s most powerful river and the second most voluminous globally. ---------------------------- Tinubu directs repair of collapsed Mokwa Bridge Tinubu awards national honour to Bill Gates for fighting poverty in Africa Fubara visits Tinubu in Lagos Tinubu hosts Gov Adeleke, Deji Adeleke, Davido in Lagos Shettima, Adesina, others to discuss issues affecting civil service leadership Tinubu’s reforms yielded ₦3.42 trillion trade surplus in 2024 – Reps deputy speaker Defamation: Judiciary workers’ strike stalls Natasha’s arraignment Court jails human trafficker two years in Sokoto Killings: COAS relocates to Benue as women protest CDS advocates fencing of borders to curb insurgency Fed Govt, Bill Gates Foundation sign MoU on health, education, agriculture Govt, Gates Foundation unveil $7.5m AI Scaling Hub FG battles Boko Haram resurgence in N’East – Minister FG targets Q4 for free meter rollout FG threatens to prosecute parents, guardian aiding exam malpractices Flood alert: NEMA deploys teams in 15 high-risk states English Language SSCE not cancelled, says WAEC NOA working to rebuild trust in Nigeria – DG Customs intercept 11 vehicles, containers Recent piracy attack didn’t happen in Nigeria – NIMASA NESREA to launch digital waste marketplace to drive circular economy in Nigeria NUC approves 15 courses for Lighthouse varsity First Lady seeks synergy against cervical cancer Obasanjo floats institute to address Africa’s leadership challenges Nigeria would be worse without prayers, says Adeboye Elumelu boosts UBA stake with N43.9bn share purchase Moniepoint secures 78% stake in Sumac IHRC seeks FG’s intervention as NAFDAC shutdown cripples Anambra drug market Tariff hike: Internet usage crashes as subscribers decline Arik, NGO collaborate on heart surgery for 150 children Abuja Disco refunds N241m electricity credit to customers 50% crude output now produced by local firms – Report Ohanaeze begins constitution review process Presidency slams Afenifere faction over Tinubu mid-term criticism You lack moral ground to criticise Tinubu, Shehu Sani fires back at El-Rufai, Amaechi Kalu inaugurates over 20,000 Renewed Hope members in Abia Supporters hopeful as Fubara meets Tinubu Eid-el-Kabir: Kano, Gombe, Katsina, others declare school holidays Rivers administrator appoints 11 new perm secs Uzodimma shuts down mining sites in Owerri Uzodimma unveils gas processing plant Gov. Otti commends Abia-born immigration officer who rejected N10m bribe Nasarawa Assembly demands justice for DPO killed in Kano Ondo Assembly Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader step down Niger govt receives over N203m, rice donations for Mokwa flood victims Anambra names new Govt House, ‘Light House Awka’ 169 MDAs utilising e-procurement system – LASG 40 Ogun farmers to get N200m FAO support Illegal refuse dump attracts three-month jail – LASG Abia to reintroduce sanitary inspectors Don’t gang up against Alaafin, Oluwo tells Oyomesi, chiefs Killer herders’ creating community of widows, Benue women cry out Two arrested for attacking operatives, burning vehicle in Anambra Seven commuters killed in Sokoto boat crash Ebonyi man arrested for killing neighbour with shovel 23 teenagers terrorising Lagos community to face trial Delta councillor dies playing football ---------------------------- *TODAY IN HISTORY* * On this day in 1989, thousands died in the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Using assault rifles and tanks, Chinese troops massacred unarmed civilians who had taken part in pro-democracy protests. ---------------------------- The only way to have a life is to commit to it like crazy. – Angelina Jolie Good morning *Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the Benue State capital, over the incessant k!11!ngs of innocent villagers by herders and militia groups. The k!ll!ng, which is becoming almost a daily occurrence, has left many dead, several others injured and maimed, and several houses burnt, leaving many homeless. It was gathered that Lt Gen Oluyede departed Abuja, Tuesday morning, accompanied by his Principal Stafftaff Officers (PSOs) and other top officers at the Army Headquarters, to the state to have an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on the ground. Sources further said the army chief has ordered the deployment of more troops to the state to give the militia and other armed groups terrorising the people of the state the battle of their lives. In Benue State, the source said, the COAS will hold strategic meetings with all operational and unit commanders to brainstorm on the way forward as well as review the ongoing operations with a view to end the killings. The COAS will also visit troops’ locations and operational bases in the state to interact with troops and boost their morale and fighting spirit. The COAS is also expected to visit villages that have been attacked and reassure residents of their safety and the resolve of the Nigerian army to protect the lives and property of law-abiding citizens. The COAS is said to be unhappy with reports of daily killings in Benue that have ravaged the state in the past few weeks and may order some strategic changes, including the redeployment of some commanders to head some of the operational units on ground. General Oluyede, while in the state, will personally lead troops in the operation on the battlefront. He is expected to spend some days in the state before relocating back to Abuja. Recall that the attacks in Benue have been described as ethnic cleansing by many, as gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have embarked on a killing spree, attacking villagers in the state. Copied.....

You Are A Bad Leader’: Self-Proclaimed Nigerian Soldier Slams Theatre Commander Abubakar For ‘Prioritizing Fulani Projects Over Protecting Villages’.

*REASONS WHY YOU'RE ALWAYS BROKE EVEN THOUGH YOU WORK HARD* (Hard work alone no be enough. You need sense, strategy, and discipline to win.) You wake up early every morning, hustle till your body complain, but at the end of the month, your bank balance still looks like an empty pocket thief struck. You ask yourself, “Why are rich like those guys?” I get news for you:your habits and mindset does not sabotage your grind. Village people are not your problem, your own lifestyle is. 1. YOU WORK HARD, BUT YOU DON’T WORK SMART You hustle physically, you run errands, you do odd jobs, but you never think about how to multiply that hustle. You run like rat with no cheese. Meanwhile, other guys are using their brains to invest small small, learn skills, start side hustles, build passive income. Working hard is good. But working smart is the key to escape a poverty trap. What to do: Learn skills that pay well. Invest in knowledge, not just sweat. 2. YOUR MONEY HAS NO PLAN, NO TRACKING When salary enter, you just spend anyhowly—no budget, no savings, no investment. This is why every month, you are broke before payday. What to do: Budget your money like a CEO. Know where every coin will go. 3. YOU CARRY TOO MANY PEOPLE ON YOUR BACK Your salary is not just for you — it’s for mama, uncle, cousin, friend, street people... you are playing Minister of Finance for everybody. But no one does the same for you. Reality: You can’t build wealth carrying 10 people. You must build yourself first. What to do: Help when you fit, but put your future first. 4. YOU’RE ADDICTED TO SPENDING, NOT INVESTING You spend on luxury, new gadgets, slay queen maintenance, designer labels… but when time to invest come, you suddenly “have no money again.” This lifestyle is a silent killer. You build others’ businesses, not yours. What to do: Switch your mindset from consume to invest. Use money to grow assets. 5. YOU LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK WITH NO EMERGENCY FUND Every little emergency crashes your finances—no backup, no plan B. So when things go wrong, you borrow, borrow, borrow until you fall into debt trap. What to do: Save at least 3 months salary as emergency fund. Build cushion. 6. YOU FAIL TO MULTIPLY YOUR INCOME SOURCES Relying on one salary? That’s like sitting on one leg and expecting to run marathon. True wealth comes from multiple income streams—business, investments, side hustles. What to do: Start small side hustles. Learn to create money streams outside salary. 7. YOU WAIT FOR MIRACLE WHILE DOING NOTHING You pray and wait for miracle money. But no action follows. Prayers without hustle andl procrastination with spiritual flavour. What to do: Pray with your legs and hands. Action is the partner of blessing. FINAL TRUTH: Hard work is important, but without planning, discipline, and smart decisions, you will remain broke. Village people are not then cause of your poverty; your habits and choices are. If you want to escape the poverty cycle: Hustle smart, not just hard. Budget and track your money. Cut unnecessary spending. Build emergency funds. Multiply your income sources. Stop carrying unnecessary financial burdens. Pair prayer with action. If this post hit you hard, don’t just scroll. Change your mindset, change your life.

‘You Are A Bad Leader’: Self-Proclaimed Nigerian Soldier Slams Theatre Commander Abubakar For ‘Prioritising Fulani Projects Over Protecting Villages’

Military Air Strike Kills '20 Bandits, Five Vigilantes' in Zamfara The Nigerian army has reportedly killed over 20 bandits in a coordinated air strike in Maraya and Wabi villages, Maru LGA of Zamfara state. The operation, which took place on Saturday, also resulted in the deaths of five vigilante members due to their failure to comply with withdrawal orders. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the air strike was followed by a ground exploitation mission on June 1 by troops of Operation Fansan Yanma. Makama said the mission confirmed the neutralisation of over 20 bandits and the destruction of several motorcycles and other equipment. “Unfortunately, five vigilante members were killed, while two others sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital. A few others sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalisation,” the publication said. The leader of the vigilante group has taken “full responsibility” for the casualties, admitting that some members disregarded instructions to withdraw from the outskirts of the village before the air strike. “He admitted that despite being informed of the imminent air operation, some of the vigilante youths insisted on pursuing the fleeing bandits and were still within the target area when the aircraft struck,” the publication added. In February, a Nigerian Air Force fighter jet killed six members of a family following an air strike targeting armed gangs in Katsina state. Sources told TheCable that the jet dropped a bomb on a cluster of huts on Saturday, on the outskirts of Zakka village, in Safana district.

Apart from the POP in bread, nothing wreaks havoc on your health like an abusive relationship. Yes, I said it. You’re avoiding gluten but sleeping beside your trigger. You stopped seasoning cubes but you’re digesting verbal abuse every day. You quit processed foods but stayed with someone who processes your peace into powder. And then you wonder why your blood pressure is high. Why your chest is tight. Why you’re forgetting things. Why your period has gone mad. Why your skin is breaking out. Why your immune system is weak. Let me break it for you: 📍Abuse is not just emotional. It’s metabolic. That toxic relationship is cooking up: – High blood pressure – Stroke risk – Infertility – Chronic anxiety – Inflammation – Hormonal imbalance – Cancer And you’ll blame village people. No. It’s the person beside you killing you slowly. Stop praying for them to change. Most of the time, you will die before they do. 📍Leave the table where your peace is always the sacrifice. 📍Leave the room where your nervous system can’t breathe. 📍Leave the cycle where your health keeps paying the price. Healing is not just about food. It’s about the people, the patterns, and the peace you permit.

7 THINGS THAT CAN MAKE YOU BROKE FASTER THAN VILLAGE PEOPLE 😂😂 Forget jazz, forget enemies from the village—some of you are going broke at lightning speed, and it’s not because of witchcraft. Your own lifestyle is the real problem! If you're always wondering "Who is eating my money?"—relax, Oga. The answer is you. BRUTAL THREAD: 1. CHASING EVERY WOMAN YOU SEE You think you're James Bond, moving from one fine girl to another, sponsoring their hair, nails, and data? Brother, you are your own Yahoo boy. 🤣 One babe says “I need urgent 2K”—you send. Another one says “My rent is due”—you pay. Next thing, your account balance is calling for GoFundMe. Meanwhile, the same girls are in group chats laughing at you: “This guy dey try sha.” Solution: Stop being an ATM with no PIN code. Focus on one woman or yourself first. 2. LIVING LIKE A BIG BOY WHEN YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE IS SHOUTING HELP Your salary is 50K, but you're in clubs ordering Hennessy like Davido. You don’t even have a car, but you're buying drinks for strangers—WHO SENT YOU? 😭 Rich men are saving, you are spraying money. Dangote is investing, you are doing “Odogwu” at the bar. Elon Musk is buying companies, you are buying bottles for slay queens who don’t know your surname. When the landlord comes for rent, you’ll start saying “Boss, abeg, things hard.” Solution: Cut down on fake luxury. Even Jeff Bezos wears simple T-shirts. Be wise. 3. SENDING MONEY TO FAMILY LIKE CBN Your uncle calls: “We need money for burial.” Your aunt calls: “No food in the house.” Your younger brother: “School fees.” Now your account is empty, but when you need help? Nobody picks your call. Oga, you are not the Minister of Finance. Even government doesn’t share free money like you do! Solution: Learn to say NO sometimes! Help when you can, but don’t let family turn you into their personal budget. 4. ALWAYS BUYING THE LATEST PHONE TO IMPRESS WHO? Last month, you were using iPhone 12. This month, you saw iPhone 15 Pro Max and sold your kidney to buy it. Next month, iPhone 16 Ultra Mega Max will drop—what will you sell next? Your destiny? 😭 Meanwhile, the person you’re trying to impress is using Tecno Pop 5 and doesn’t care. Solution: If your current phone is working, rest. Your future is more important than “Dynamic Island.” 5. FALLING FOR EVERY FAKE INVESTMENT SCHEME They told you "Invest 50K, get 500K in 2 days." You ran like Bolt, deposited your money. Now, they’ve blocked you, and you’re writing epistles on Facebook: “Dear Nigerians, beware of fraudsters!” 🤣 Oga, they didn’t scam you, you scammed yourself! Any investment that sounds like magic money is a Ponzi scheme in disguise. Solution: If you don’t understand the business, don’t put your money there. Learn to invest wisely! 6. GOING BROKE JUST TO IMPRESS SOCIAL MEDIA Your house rent is due, but you're buying designer shoes to take pictures for Instagram. Who told you “likes and comments” can pay rent? You posted “Soft life only.” But in real life, you’re trekking and borrowing money for food. If your phone falls, you’ll cry because you can’t afford to fix it. 😭 Solution: Stop forming fake rich life. Invest first, flex later. 7. BEING TOO LAZY TO MAKE MORE MONEY You sit at home, scrolling Facebook from morning till night, complaining: “No job, Nigeria is hard.” Meanwhile, opportunities are passing you by! Are you expecting an angel to drop money from the sky? People are making money online—you are watching TikTok videos all day. People are learning skills—you are arguing about football. People are opening businesses—you are waiting for your rich uncle to die so you can inherit land. 🤣 Solution: Get up and hustle! Even the Bible says “A lazy man shall not eat.” BOTTOM LINE: If you're always broke, stop blaming village people. Your habits are the real witchcraft! Live within your means. Invest before you flex. Stop impressing people who don’t care. Make smart financial decisions. If this post hit you hard, don’t cry. Just change your ways! 😂😂😂 Follow Abasiodu Ekpenyong for more brutal truths that will save your life!

Zubaida and the Forbidden Grove Episode 2: The Grove Remembers The Blood-water Eclipse arrived with an eerie hush. The Nile glowed crimson under the moon’s eye. Zubaida and Sayid, dressed in sacred white cloth, approached the Forbidden Grove. The trees parted like watching guardians, and the air shimmered with memory. As they stepped deeper, visions surrounded them—echoes of lost villagers, fragments of time caught in a loop. Zubaida heard laughter, then a cry. Her sister’s voice. They reached the heart of the grove—a mirror-lake, still as glass. Zubaida peered in and gasped. Across the lake stood Safina, unchanged, barefoot, eyes glowing. But she was not alone—she was part of the grove, a keeper between worlds. Trapped, yet thriving. “I didn’t vanish,” Safina spoke. “I was chosen. The grove called one twin to stay and one to remember.” Zubaida’s heart ached. “I came to bring you back.” “You already have,” Safina smiled, touching the surface of the lake. A swirl of energy surged, and Zubaida fell unconscious. When she awoke, she was at the edge of the grove. In her hand: a golden leaf glowing with warmth. Sayid helped her up. From that day on, Zubaida’s tapestries became portals of wisdom. Her weavings told truths no one dared speak. People journeyed from kingdoms afar to hear her stories and learn from her gift. She never married, but with Sayid by her side, she lived fulfilled, whispering to the grove each night. And it is said—when a brave soul enters the Forbidden Grove now, a twin voice sings from the trees, guiding lost hearts home.

Zubaida and the Forbidden Grove Origin: Sudan (Nubian Influence) Episode 1: The Shadow Beneath the Date Palms In the ancient village of Karma, along the banks of the Nile, lived Zubaida, a skilled weaver known for her mesmerizing tapestries. Her fingers danced like whispers over thread, telling stories of gods, crocodiles, lost queens, and sky spirits. But Zubaida was haunted. When she was just a child, her twin sister, Safina, disappeared after wandering near the Forbidden Grove—a stretch of sacred land said to be cursed by the goddess Nyarai, guardian of balance and time. Since then, Zubaida had seen glimpses of Safina in her dreams—eyes glowing like stars, hair dripping with river reeds. Their father, once a palace advisor, had forbidden any talk of the grove. The village had moved on. But Zubaida had not. At 25, Zubaida was unmarried—a rarity in her land. She was feared for her visions and her refusal to marry. Secretly, she made a vow: She would find the grove, and if Safina was alive—or even a whisper in the wind—she would bring her back. One day, a stranger arrived: Sayid, a traveling scribe who came seeking a legendary pattern Zubaida had once woven of a “twin sun.” He claimed it matched ancient texts about portals hidden in sacred places. As the two bonded over scrolls and stories, Sayid revealed something more: His great-grandfather had once wandered into the Forbidden Grove and returned... changed. He spoke of a mirror-world, of spirits trapped between memories and time. Together, Zubaida and Sayid made a plan to enter the grove during the Bloodwater Eclipse, when the moon turned red and the Nile whispered its oldest songs. But the grove was watching. And something—or someone—was waiting. To be continued