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I'm in a pickle In a crossroads.
I'm in a pickle, In a crossroads , contemplating about how difficult and simple life could be. This inequality in our ecosystem and this affluence creates unimaginable thoughts for those who dare to reason critically. After reasoning, many questions are to be asked.
The luxurious lifestyle of the opulents, warrants God to come and explain why there's excessive economic inequality in our society. Those in affluence are few; yet they live the lifestyle that is supposed to be enjoyed by billions of people in a thousand years.
Men throw away millions in a night; often indulging in fleeting pleasures.They tarry because of women. They drink at expensive bars. They continue to oppress the wretched. Even those who decide to engage in charity, do so just because of the cameras.
If only the millions spent on drinks and nightlife could be channeled to human capacity development, Our society would resemble the the utopian ideal we often envision .
I'm not against anything. I'm not against those who engage in it. Infact, God didn't create individuals to be the same. Even in Heaven...

'However you want to do it, I don't know; just make sure you are not posted to Abuja. It is not a very good place. You can go to any other location o, but Abuja? Don't try it!'

This was the advice a 'very dear' friend of my mom gave her when it was time for posting. My mother worked in the Federal ministry till she retired, so transfers were inevitable.

Somehow, God had other plans in mind and posting to Abuja seemed to be one of them. This was around the year 1999 when Abuja was like London... It's been a while I visited so I don't know if it is still as beautiful as we left it.

My innocent mom was scared. There was no place she didn't go to plead for a change in posting but God had His plans and so with a heavy heart, my mother packed her bags, accompanied by one of my elder sisters for comfort, bought tickets from those luxurious bus services and began her journey to the 'land of doom,' Abuja, with the first bus. Those days, there were no mobile phones but the roads were very safe and good.

We bade her goodbye forlornly like someone that was going to a land of no return. Even my father that had been forming King Kong earlier used style to wipe his tears (though he told me that it was fly that entered his eyes), but we had no choice. Go to Abuja or resign, the letter said.

After what seemed like eternity, my sister called from a phone booth in the park around five in the evening. They had arrived in Abuja and were about to board a cab to their destination. She promised to look around for a pay phone to call us the next morning.

She called us in the afternoon after a visit to my mother's 'dear' friend's office.

The same doomsayer about Abuja was having a sumptuous lunch in her grandeur office when my mother walked in unannounced. She hadn't been aware about the transfer, so my mother was the last person she had been expecting to see.

'Ha!' She shouted in surprise as soon as she saw my mother. Her face went through series of emotions before she managed to utter 'What are you doing here?' She was so shocked that she was almost speechless all through their stay.

We were stupefied to hear how beautiful the city was. Turned out that all she told us about Abuja was the extreme opposite! Light was so steady that there used to announcement on radio if there was going to be power cut. To cap it up, this woman had properties in that same 'horrible' Abuja and was living in splendour.

My mother's shock was over- shocked! How someone could be that evil still amazes me till date. No wonder people kept asking us if we were normal whenever we prayed against Abuja transfer. I still wonder what people stand to gain by blocking others. She depicted Abuja as a barren land whereas it was flowing with milk and honey!

It taught me a very valuable lesson; not all friends have your interests at heart; only God does.

Aside from being a social critic, VDM has proven his love for luxurious cars.

In a video, he shared what he did to buy one and how he would drive Davido in it.

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𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲
A rich and creamy seafood bisque loaded with tender crab and shrimp. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant starter!

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 pound cooked crab meat, picked clean
1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Sauté Aromatics:
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes.

2. Make the Roux:
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

3. Add Liquids:
Gradually whisk in the seafood stock to avoid lumps. Stir in the heavy cream, white wine, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.

4. Incorporate Seafood:
Add the crab meat and shrimp to the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

5. Adjust Seasoning:
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

6. Serve:
Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread or oyster crackers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

This Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque is a luxurious blend of creamy, savory flavors with a touch of spice—a true delight for seafood lovers!

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The Crystal Ball:

In the south of Spain, there was a small village whose people were very joyful. The children played under the shades of trees in the gardens of their homes.

A shepherd boy named Nasir stayed near the village with his father, mother and grandmother. Each morning, he took his herd of goats up the hills to find a suitable place for them to graze. In the afternoon he would return with them to the village. Each night his grandmother would tell him a story - the story of stars. This story really interested Nasir.

On one of those days, as Nasir was watching his herd and playing his flute, he suddenly saw a wonderful light behind a flower bush. When he approached the bush, he saw a transparent and very beautiful crystal ball.

The crystal ball was glittering like a colorful rainbow. Nasir carefully took it in his hand and turned it around. With surprise, suddenly, he heard a weak voice coming from the crystal ball. It said, "You can make a wish that your heart desires and I will fulfill it."

Nasir could not believe that he had actually heard a voice. When he made sure that he had indeed heard that voice from the crystal ball, he was very confused. He had so many wishes that he could not decide upon one particular wish. He said to himself, 'if I wait till tomorrow I will remember many things. Then I will make my wish.'

He put the crystal ball in a bag and, gathering the herd, happily returned to the village. He decided that he would not tell anyone about the crystal ball.

On the following day also, Nasir could not decide what to wish for, because he really had everything he needed.

The days passed as usual, but Nasir was still unable to make his wish. But he appeared to be very cheerful. The people around him were amazed to see the change in his disposition.

One day, a boy followed Nasir and his herd and hid behind a tree. Nasir, as usual, sat in one corner, took out the crystal ball and for a few moments looked at it. The boy waited for the moment when Nasir would go to sleep. When Nasir did fall asleep after a while, the boy took the crystal ball and ran away.

When he arrived at the village, he called all the people and showed them the crystal ball. The citizens of that village took the crystal ball in their hands and turned it around with surprise. Suddenly they heard a voice from inside the crystal ball, which said, "I can fulfill your wish." One person took the ball and screamed, "I want one bag full of gold." Another took the ball and said loudly, "I want two chests full of jewelry." Some of them wished that they would have their own palace with a grand door made from pure gold, instead of their old houses. Some others wished for bags full of jewelry.

All their wishes were fulfilled, but still the citizens of the village were not happy. They were jealous because the person that had a palace had no gold and the person that had the gold had no palace. For this reason, the citizens of the village were angry with each other and stopped speaking to each other. The gardens in the village where children used to play were no more. There were palaces and gold everywhere. The children became terribly unhappy. Only Nasir and his family were happy and contented. Every morning and afternoon he would play the flute.

One day the children of the village took the crystal ball to Nasir. The children said to Nasir, "When we had a small village, we all were happy and joyful." The parents also spoke. They said, "In one way or another, all of us are unhappy. The luxurious palaces and jewelry only bring us pain."

When Nasir saw that the people were really regretful, he said, "Even though the crystal ball asked me to wish for something, I have not done it so far. But if you really want everything to return to its own place, then I will wish for it."

Everyone happily agreed. Nasir took the crystal ball in his hand, turned it around and wished that the village would become the same as it was before. In a moment, the palaces disappeared, the green gardens appeared, and the same old village full of trees was there.

Once again the people started to live happily and the children played under the shade of trees. Nasir continued his contented life every day, playing his flute at sunset. Its sweet sound was heard throughout the beautiful green village.

Moral: We should be happy with whatever we have and not be greedy.

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