Cardinal Arinze @ 40 Years a Cardinal.

Today, we celebrate a living legend: Francis Cardinal Arinze—Nigerian by birth, Vatican veteran by calling, and eternal powerhouse of Catholic wisdom!

Exactly 40 years ago, Pope John Paul II looked at then-Archbishop Arinze and said, “Let’s make this guy a cardinal.” And what a choice! Since May 25, 1985, Cardinal Arinze has been wearing red (spiritually, of course) longer than most of us have worn socks.

He’s been:

A master of interreligious dialogue (basically, the Church’s peace ambassador).

A liturgy boss at the Vatican (aka the guy who kept Mass meaningful).

A walking encyclopedia of faith with a smile that could convert skeptics.

Now 92 years young, he’s still sharper than ever—and still holier than your Wi-Fi signal on Sunday morning.

Cardinal Arinze, thank you for being a prayerful powerhouse, wise warrior of the Word, and proud son of Africa. You’ve served the Church with joy.

Cheers to 40 cardinal years—and still counting!
May God grant you many more years of grace and laughter
Rev Fr Prince Chidi Philip

My Dearest,

As I sit down to write this letter, I'm filled with so much love and gratitude for you. You bring light and joy into my life, and I'm grateful for every moment we share.

Your presence makes my heart skip a beat, and your touch ignites a fire within me. You are my safe haven, my partner, and my best friend.

I cherish our laughter, our adventures, and our quiet moments together. You make me feel seen, heard, and loved in ways I never thought possible.

Thank you for being you and for loving me unconditionally. I'm so grateful to have you in my life.

With all my love,
Your Forever

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1963, 32 African countries formed a coalition against white rule. The Organisation of African Unity was founded to promote decolonization and end white minority governments in Africa. The OAU was replaced by the African Union in 2002.

* On this day in 1977, the first Star Wars film was released. George Lucas’ epic space opera is one of the most popular works in movie history.

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Believe in yourself and believe in love. Love something. – Andrew Wyeth

Good morning


*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

I'm just a hotel waiter. I met Madam Iruoma when I went to deliver her dinner to her.

Madam Iruoma booked a VIP room in our hotel. It was literally the first time I met her. When I saw her that night, I noticed the worry on her face. Something was bothering her.

After serving her food, I left. I went to my colleague Mike. Mike is my paddy paddy in the hotel.

Bro did you observe anything strange with the woman that booked the room 002 VIP. I asked Mike.

Something like what? Bro I don't look at anybody's face in this hotel o, my work is to serve food. Mike said. That's bad bro, something is troubling her. I said.

Ayochidi I know you just newly started working here about a week ago, to keep your job, I suggest you mind your business. Anything troubling her will not pass her boyfriend or husband cheated on her. So she just come to relax her mind. Mike said to me. Really? I asked Mike. Or? Mike said.

Or she haven't received serious knacking for a long time. Mike said and let out a laugh. That's not funny bro. I said.

Few hours later Madam Iruoma called and I went and took her dishes away. I wanted to ask her what was bothering her, but Mike already told me it wasn't on my jurisdiction.

After work that night because I was on night shift, I went home the following morning. When I got home. My landlord was already outside waiting for me.

Ayochidi, you think you can hide forever abi? My landlord asked me. No sir, I started a new job a week ago, that's where I'm coming from. I said to my landlord.

Ayochidi! You have three days to come up with my rent. Three days. If I don't see my rent. When you return from where ever you go at night. You will see your things outside. My landlord said.

Sir give me till month end. I promise to pay by month end. I said. Three days! My landlord said and angrily left my house.

I went into my house and sat down. I was thinking of where to raise my rent in three days when a call came in from my mother in the village.

Hello brother; that was my baby sister calling. She used my mother's phone to call me. Brother, Waec will soon be closing registration. My little sister reminded me. Mma I will send the money soon. I said. And even Mommy's medicine has finish, we have to buy another set. My sister said. I will send the money. I said.

Life was really difficult, from thinking how to raise money. I slept off. I have been awake all night.

Again It was night; I went to the hotel. Madam Iruoma was still in the hotel. She had orderd for dinner. I went and served her dinner.

I was about to leave when she called me back. Can I speak with you? She asked me. Please come and sit. She said. Is there a problem? I asked her. No there's No problem at all. I just want someone to talk to. I have lodged here to two days now and I feel bored. She said.

Is everything okay? I asked her. Firstly what's your name? She asked me. My Name is Ayochidi. I replied. Ayochidi? Is that not like Igbo and Yoruba? She asked me. It is ma. I replied.

My name is Iruoma. She said. Nice to meet you ma. I said. Enough with the ma's. Call me Iruoma. She said.

She came close to me and started touching me. Ma, I don't think this is proper. I said. Are you a baby. She said. I don't understand. I said.

Just make me feel like a woman. Iruoma said. I think I have to go now. I said.

That day I left her room. But for the next two days she kept insisting that I personally continued delivering her food to her.

I have really thought about it. On the third day, when I went to deliver her food. She asked me what was it I wanted. I should name anything. And she would do it for me.

That was the very moment my entire life changed.

Your shares is my biggest motivation to continue...

To Be Continued.

Title: Room Service 1

My Name is Ayochidi and Writing Choose Me...002

"A son of NOBODY that wants to become SOMEBODY without knowing ANYBODY must not think like EVERYBODY."

I know my struggles. I know where I’m coming from.
Don’t just admire the shine — understand the story behind it. I didn’t get here by watching others win; I put in the work.
There were days I had nothing to eat.
People laughed. Even my own family didn’t believe I’d become a great musician.
They said, “Music doesn’t pay in Africa.”
But I refused to listen.

I packed my bags, left home, and started life on my own — chasing a dream no one could see but me.
That’s when reality hit hard… life wasn’t what I bargained for.

But I made a vow: “If I make it, I’ll tell it all.”

Don’t just admire us from afar — come closer and hear the pain behind the praise.

Do you know how many times I begged to perform at small shows and got rejected?
How many times I was embarrassed, pushed aside, or sang for free with nothing but hope in my pocket?

But I never gave up.
I told myself, “I’m getting there, no matter what.”
I believed in myself. I fought.
And that’s how I became who I am today.

— Olamide

Laugh before you go to bed

An evening voice call between Nkem And Ifeoma about za oza room performance around February and May]

NKEM: Hello Ify! My personal personnnnn. How far!

IFEOMA: NK, you no try oh. Your line has been switched off. I'm fine jire.

NKEM: No vex my person. There's this thing I want to tell you about mazi. Are you there alone?

IFEOMA: Wait, let me go inside my shop. [Lowering her voice while walking into her shop]

NKEM: Seriously eh, I have been having this issue I can't hide anymore. Help me biko. I don't get wet, anytime mazi wants to penetrate I'm usually not in the mood. I don't know why my village people have chosen to remember me again. What can I do Nne? [With a sober voice]

IFEOMA: Okay, there was this thing I read during #Shakabulous Weekend by Dr E. Posted online. So I'd want you to try it and I believe you'd get results. But practice them ohhh.. Here it is;

In Dr E's voice:

Mama Sadé, you are not broken—Your hormones are just been hijacked.

Your problem is not your village people,
It's just your biology getting mis-aligned.

Do these to reclaim your health;
→Take long walks daily to reduce the level of stress hormones.
→Sleep better. Go to bed 1 hour before bed time.
→Make magnesium Glycinate your friend (400-800mg)
→Prioritize natural herbs with adaptogens and zinc.
→Eat a lot of eggs, pair it with veggies, fish like salmon, okra, meat, use healthy oils like coconut oil.
→Avoid seed oils, sugar, refined starches and processed carbs, pastas like noodles, spaghetti
→Engage in Sun bath to capture vitamin D3 precursors from the sun
→Empower your gut flora with sauckeraut, bone broth, kefir, intermittent fasting.
→Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate but don't turn frog Biko.

NKEM: Ify, are sureeee!!! but it's just food na.How will common food solve these...Have I not been eating?


IFEOMA: No oh, [Speaking in Parable] come down from that car you want to enter so. It doesn't have a destination. Trust me, many people have testified to these.

NKEM: Okay, I'd just give it try because I have swallowed drugs upon drugs, applied things and things on my cuntus but to no avail. Once again, thank you so much. my saving grace, there's no friend like you. This is why I like you so much except for your bad character sometimes [feeling happy]. I'd will give you feedback dear. God bless you so much for me.


Fast-Forward to May

NKEM: [ Opening her conversations with songs of joy] Iffyyyyyyyyy, My God will bless you, heyyyyy...Do you know? Hmmm. [ felling happy and laughing out loud nearly forgetting herself]

IFEOMA: Nk the Nk, my one and only NK, really??? You don't mean it! Please tell me more!....Biko Biko Biko, spill it all. I can't wait.

NKEM: Hmmm...You can't believe this. As we speak, I'm feeling horny. I'm even rushing back home to mazi. Guest what? All thanks to that Dr E. Advice you gave to me. Yesterday, I gave it to mazi woto-woto. You need to see me vibrating. Come and see how I was dripping like never before....I handle mazim like never before. I gave him from back, monkey style, eagle style, cowgirl and reversed cowgirl, Full package....Omo, he was so shocked and satisfied.

IFEOMA: Uhhhhuuuhuuuumm....My baby girl is back to base [Celebrating NKEM her friend]

NKEM: Tonight with him for part 2 will be sacred.
It's not going to be shaky
It will be a shakabolic worship
A night to remember.

Nne, thank you once again. I now understand the reward that comes with wellness. It's neither ya ya ya nor cho Cho Cho. It is workings pro max.

IFEOMA was thrown out of the call because her battery was low and empty.