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PRESIDENT TINUBU PROMISES NIGERIANS MORE HARD WORK FOR THE PEACE AND STABILITY OF THE NATION



President Bola Tinubu said Friday in Abuja that he will continue to work hard and pray for the peace and stability of the nation.



In an interview with reporters after the special Juma'ah prayer session for the nation and commemoration of his birthday at the National Mosque, the President thanked God for the grace of seeing his 73rd birthday.



The President will turn 73rd on March 29th, 2025.



President Tinubu said the safety and welfare of citizens remain uppermost on his mind and prayer list.



"I feel good. I feel happy. I thank the Almighty Allah, who has protected us and continues to answer our prayers.



"We also thank Allah for accepting our worship; that is key and very important to us.



"We have prayed for our country. We prayed for the stability and peace of the nation. We prayed that Almighty Allah will safeguard our people and all citizens,' the President added.



President Tinubu said his watchword remains "hard work and hard prayers.''





"The word for all of us is hard work. You work harder, and you pray harder. That's the inspiration I got from today's sermon.



"We thank God almighty that at this stage, we are still in it and working,'' he added.



Dr. Abdulkadir Salman Solagberu (the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin Emirate) and other clerics led the special prayers for the nation and the president.



Dr Solaberu assured President Tinubu of continual prayers for his good health, strength and wisdom to steer the nation's affairs.



The renowned Islamic cleric and scholar noted that prayers for the nation's peace and stability would herald the citizens' development and well-being.



The Imam of the National Mosque, Prof. Muhammad Kabir Adam, thanked the President and his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for catering to the poor and needy during Ramadan.



Prof. Adam urged Muslims to continue their prayers for the President, the nation, and goodwill toward the poor after Ramadan.



"Mr. President, Allah is with you, and you will succeed,'' he added.



The Jumat was attended by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, ministers, Service Chiefs, and some members of the President's family.



Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

March 28, 2025

OUR INSPIRATIONAL WRITE UP

TOPIC: SETTING GOALS:

Can you imagine, According to history, Sir Edmund Hilary being asked how he conquered Mount Everest and answering, "Well, my wife and I just went for a walk one afternoon, and before we knew it we were at the top of the mountain"?
You know better!.

First, he studied the mountain.
Then he developed he developed a plan to climb it. Then he recruited expert guides. Then he established a daily schedule.
Then he made sure he had adequate supplies.
Then he developed a budget.
And most importantly, he understood that it would take perseverance to reach the top.

Friend, in the pursuit of your goals make sure you apply perseverance because with it , you will reach the top.

THINK ABOUT IT!!

TO BE CONTINUE!!
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GOV UMO ENO PRAISES ARCHBISHOP EKUWEM FOR INSPIRING GOOD GOVERNANCE

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has extolled the virtues of Catholic Archbishop of Calabar, Most Rev. Joseph Ekuwem for his ability to speak truth to power and inspire in leaders a desire towards a more Christ- like and people- centric governance style.

The Governor made the remark while speaking at the Archbishop's 75th birthday celebration and thanksgiving mass held at Sacred Heart Parish, Aka Offot, Uyo.

The Governor noted that Archbishop Ekuwem has inspired people to serve God better, embrace the kingdom of God and has impacted positively on society.

"We have been blessed by the force of your moral suasion and the uncanny ability to speak truth to power and, inspire in leaders a more Christ and people - centric governance.

"Today, because of the inspirational work you have done in Christian ecumenism, many have come to embrace the Kingdom of God, strongholds have been broken and gates of salvation flung open to all who seek redemption through Christ.

"We, at the State level, have been honoured by your kind acceptance to head our State Christian Leadership Advisory Council- an inter-denominational group of our fathers and mothers in faith, who have gladly agreed to join us in putting our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ at the centre of our administration," he said.

The Governor who also joined Archbishop Ekuwem at the reception for the event which incorporated a book presentation,
prayed for him to have robust health, continuous sound and fecund mind as well as strength, "so we may continue to benefit and drink from the fountain of your spiritual knowledge."

In his message of goodwill, Former Governor of the State, Obong Victor Attah, appreciated Archbishop Ekuwem for his Christ - centric disposition which he said qualifies him as a leading light of the Church.

Bishop John Ayah of the Catholic Diocese of Uyo applauded the exemplary christian life of Archbishop Ekuwem, and appreciated Governor Eno, whom he described as a good friend of the Catholic Church, for honouring the Archbishop with his presence, and for pursuing the ministry of reconciliation with vigour and maintaining peace across the State.

Earlier in his homily, Very Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ekong admonished Christians to do things that enhance life and good health, exercise mental restraint and desist from saying or doing things that could be injurious to others.

He said the Archbishop Ekuwem is a great teacher who has positively impacted the State, Nigeria and humanity at large.

At the reception, Chairman on the occasion and former Deputy Governor of the State, Engr. Patrick Ekpotu, said Archbishop Ekuwem is a man of integrity and honour worthy of celebration.

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
25/3/25

My purpose is the inspiration of this nation, for this reason my light can't be put off.

Once upon a time, a lady I followed on Twitter said, "If I get pregnant and it's a male fetus, I'll ab*rt it. I'll never willingly bring another man into this world."

That day, I called myself for a meeting.

You see, a few years prior, one of my stories unexpectedly blew up on Twitter. I literally went from 511 followers to 4,000+ in one day. This led to my being more active in that app. I followed certain accounts with whom I believed we shared the same interests in feminism, faith, politics, and writing. I engaged with their tweets as often as I could.

However, I soon began to notice a change in me. I'd become a snarky, impatient, less objective, and angry person. I noticed this the most in matters of politics and feminism.

Somehow, I'd gone from wanting and advocating for equity for women in a world that's largely unfair to us, to seeing almost nothing good in men. If I tweeted something about women and their suffering at the hands of men and a man countered my opinion, I'd become enraged.

This went on for while. One day, after a particularly nasty exchange with a guy and seeing that tweet above, I called myself for a meeting and had an internal audit. Eketi, why are you angry? Why are you not liking men anymore? What did they say or do that's so bad, you're lashing out at all of them? Who is sponsoring your outrage?

For feminism in particular, while I thought I shared a common interest with many of the feminist accounts I followed, I didn't know their motivations, why they were feminists. I thought we all wanted the same thing. A bit naïve of me, I know. What was clear though, was that many of them were mad at men. Hateful even. Some were misandrists of the worst kind. Others believed in intersecting feminism with other ideals.

In constantly consuming their content, I'd absorbed their emotions, beliefs, and disposition towards men. I was becoming like them. I also realised there were cliques who were committed to driving and promoting certain narratives about men. I, was an outsider, part of the clueless, unreasoning mob who had no idea why we were protesting, but protesting nonetheless.

Now, I don't know their experiences, what made them arrive at the belief that no man is worth liking or loving or being treated like a human being. I will not judge them for it - it could be nothing, it could also be something - (I mean, I'm still trying to get one of my mentees to see that all men aren't bad, after she was r@ped by her father and her brother).

But I knew I couldn't continue in that direction. To nourish my mind with quietness, inspiration, growth, and positivity, and reflect that in my life, I immediately unfollowed many of those accounts and carefully curated my follow list from scratch. I muted the words 'politics' and 'feminism'. I unfollowed those who often make those quick disrespectful comebacks and call it savagery. My timeline went quiet.

I followed people whose conversations uplifted, educated, and inspired me, and cultivated the habit of listening to opposing views without losing mine. I also followed the feminists who weren't just talking, but walking the walk. We joined our resources to rescue kids who are trafficked, take sex workers off the streets, send girls in underserved communities to school, etc. My anger disappeared, my objectivity returned.

This brings me to the subject of the mind. The mind is an interesting thing, true. Whatever you feed it, it soaks up like a sponge everything. Our minds don’t discriminate between what’s “good” or “bad” for us—they simply absorb. And over time, the mind becomes what it absorbs. What we feed it through conversations we engage in, the people we surround ourselves with, and the content we consume, becomes the foundation of our thoughts, actions, and even the way we see ourselves.

If you continuously feed your mind with negativity, anger, and doubt, it will echo those feelings back to you. So, I know this may seem like a clichéd question. Nevertheless, I’ll ask it.

What have you fed your mind lately?
Are you consuming a healthy mental diet or is it time for a change?


It is not just about Feminism. In fact, Feminism was just used to emphasize many points. There are takeaways that apply to life generally.

Every day is a fresh start. Don’t let yesterday’s struggles define today’s possibilities. Embrace challenges, learn from failures, and move forward with courage. The road may not always be smooth, but every step you take brings you closer to your dreams. Stay positive, believe in yourself, and keep pushing forward. Great things happen when you refuse to give up

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Life is short. Don't waste it with negative people who don't appreciate you. Keep them in your heart but keep them out of your life.
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“Life has its ups and downs. The key is to grow stronger with the challenges!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Costa Rica — 17 February 2025

Today’s Message is: “Grow Day!” Why Not?”

“Great leaders get people excited and energized. They build awesome teams. Leaders with purpose really develop their people to grow. If you’re a purposeful leader, then ignite passion and motivate your team to grow!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” — Eric Butterworth

“No one can stop you once you decided to grow.” — Unknown Author

“Something will grow from all you are going through. And it will be you.” — Unknown Author

“We don’t grow when things are easy. We grow when we face challenges.” — Unknown Author

“The moment you accept yourself, you grow.” — Xan Oku

“If you can grow in love, you will grow in awareness. If you grow in awareness, you will grow in love.” — Osho

“Your attention is like water. Wherever you put it, is what you help to grow.” — Karen Salmansohn

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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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I am lucky because I have someone like you
You have changed the whole perception and meaning
of my life. I just want to convey my heartfelt thank you
as you made me a better person in life. You are the true source of
inspiration in my life and I thank you for that. Thank you for
always being there in my strive.

I know today feels heavy. I know you’re tired. But please, don’t give up just yet.

Just remember that tough times don’t last—but you do. Keep going, your future self is waiting for you.

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