@venti_nate3 My nephew was rejected for this same reason even after providing affidavit and pictures. We had to reapply with a the same documents and a DNA result from one of the UK approved labs. DNA was the undeniable evidence for us along with detailed letter of explanation.
Today, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a Cancer survivors event at Eko Hotel, where I was truly inspired by the stories of resilience and triumph.
These survivors are not just survivors; they are Champions, conquering a battle as tough as cancer.
From the legendary Mr. Steeze (who shared some tears while narrating his story) to the remarkable Dr. Denise Ejoh, the message was clear: early detection is key to survival.
Together, we hold onto hope and pray for a world where cancer is no longer a threat in our lifetime.
@NGSuperEagles Yes, we all like the feeling of winning but let’s not make it a more difficult decision for these players who have decided to represent our country irrespective of the various challenges. Welcome home boys👏👏
Just realised the actual use of a car AC recirculation button after several years of driving. As the name implies it’s used to recirculate the air in the car most especially in hot weather conditions and during traffic to avoid pulling in all the pollutant and carbon monoxide.
I agree. The Feminism portrayed on twitter is MANY TIMES different from the true essence of feminist values. Numerous "Twitter feminists" seem more inclined to hurl insults than extend help to fellow women, prioritizing uncouth language and rigid expectations over educating and empowering others.
In contrast, many real-life feminists actively contribute to women's lives, irrespective of their stance on feminism, by challenging systemic barriers. Their primary focus lies in empowering women intellectually, financially, and mentally, recognizing that true empowerment fosters self-belief and knowledge.
On twitter, it seems to be a raging war where the fastest finger is deluded into thinking the best comeback has solved a gender bias problem. On twitter, it seems women only have the right to choose if the choice conforms to the expectations set by these Twitter feminists. If you do otherwise, you’re probably an open or closeted misogynist.
Sigh…
It's disheartening that Twitter feminism almost compels me to add disclaimers like "I'm a feminist but not a Twitter feminist," or "I'm a feminist who loves my partner and doesn't hate men." “I am a feminist but I love cooking for my husband…”
I should simply be a able to say “I am a feminist” and that should universally acceptable.
Also, there’s so much anger…
Don’t get me wrong, anger could be justified especially when there’s so much historical and current injustices against women and the stark gender bias could be annoying. In some occasions, anger is NEEDED to convey emotions because staying silent is tantamount to participating in evil doing. Truth is, the reproduction of a bias system can make you go mad if you care enough.
Is the root to your anger because of the injustice of an action, because of a personal pain you feel in relation to the event or because you’re so narcissistic that you completely refuse to accept that there are other ways that lead to a destination aside from YOUR way?
Please understand, I’m not an expert on anger, this is because I rarely get angry, it’s not an emotion that I prioritise so I can’t categorically state ALL reasons why these twitter feminists usually sound angry. I sense vibes and energy though and I have made successful life decisions based on the energy I feel so I can categorically say that I do not hear anger alone from the twitter feminists, I also sense contempt, bitterness and cruelty.
In few occasions, I have allowed my anger override my emotional intelligence and my true intentions but in time, I have come to prioritise real life direct impact over public outrage and winning an argument.
Before you come for a woman’s choices, I beg you to pause and reflect on your words and intentions. Will it empower her, educate her? Are you open to dialogue to understand her intentions or you just want to Lord your self righteous opinions over her?
I’m going to close with Chimamanda’s words. She said, “I say to young Nigerian feminists – please do not use feminism to justify your wickedness… Sometimes, I see some of these young ladies and when talking to them, they sound really mean, and I say to them this isn't feminism; you're just being nasty.”
Note: I’m on holiday so I’ll not be reading responses. If this tweet incites anger, I offer no apologies.
For anyone also wondering how to play YouTube in the background without a premium subscription, this few steps should help:
Using a Browser
◦Launch the web browser on your smartphone and go to https://t.co/gWTZtlPY2O to access the web version of YouTube.
◦Search for the video you want to listen to in the background and start playing it.
◦Switch to desktop mode and wait for the video to start playing.
◦Minimize the browser, which will pause the video.
◦If you're using an Android phone, swipe down the notification panel and tap the "Play" button from the playback notification to resume playback in the background.