@General_Somto The wording of this post could have been better. Instead of writing "Some Nigerians", you could have instead written: "some scammers in Nigeria"
Professor Nnenna Oti.
On March 22, she etched her name into history when she courageously declared Alex Otti the rightful winner of the Abia governorship election despite intense pressure, intimidation, and threats from powerful interests determined to subvert the will of the people. She did not bend. She did not break. She stood her ground with uncommon resolve and unwavering integrity.
Today, we recognize March 22 as Nnenna Oti Day, a tribute to courage, truth, and the audacity to do what is right when it matters most.
One of the most iconic Igbo women in history, her legacy is now a beacon for justice, accountability, and fearless leadership.
Thank you, Prof!
A Brazilian scientist worked in silence for 25 years on something medicine said was impossible: regenerating the spinal cord.
Dr. Tatiana Sampaio extracted a protein from placentas that acts as "biological glue" — recreating the conditions that let embryonic neurons connect.
Six patients with complete spinal cord injuries regained movement.
Bruno Drummond was tetraplegic after a car accident. Two weeks after treatment, he moved his toe. Today he walks, climbs stairs, dances.
Her quote when asked why she finally went public:
"I no longer have the right to be conservative."
25 years. No social media. No self-promotion. Just the work.
This is what real science looks like.
Nigerian passports and their amounts;
1. Blue passport for govt officials = FREE
2. Red passport for Politicians = FREE
3. Green passport for ordinary Nigerian = N200,000 or N100,000
Jokers!
My son asked me about his trust fund. I told him it ends when school does. No grades, no cash. The look on his face was horror.
That’s when I hit him with the line my mother gave me: “The dead bird under the nest never learns to fly.” That fear pushed him all the way to Harvard. Entitlement ruins ambition. I ripped it out early.
The first time I left the amazing Ovim village to a city was to represent my beloved alma mater, Secondary Technical School Ovim, and Abia State, in a regional JETS (junior engineers, technicians and scientists) competition at Federal Government College Okigwe. We had come up first in Abia State, but the FGC Okigwe team was well ahead of us and defeated us.
But making it back, after being taken into an Okigwe supermarket to get a donut (the first time inside a supermarket), my Chemistry teacher, Mr Udeagu Jr, explained the essence of the experience and purpose of building for the future. He challenged us to see what our peers have known, and why we must put in more effort. The peerless student leaders of FGC Okigwe, Isiodu and Arinze (I picked their names from their badges) left impressions, reminding me that even though WAEC was a year ahead for me, some students were already ready. I made changes and became better!
Young People, that type of intellectual and academic engagement is back. Yes, the Abia State Government has something for young people aged 16-20 years old. Our State invites you to apply for a chance to be a part of the 1, 000 young Abians to be selected for a unique learning and mentorship experience at the 2025 Abia Leadership Academy.
The Abia Leadership Academy is an initiative of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, to prepare young Abians for the demands of leadership in a fast-changing world. The Academy is FREE with all registration and training costs borne entirely by the Abia State Government.
Let me add: If you are from Ovim, and you are selected, and there is an additional cost, for you, in whatever form, I will cover that for you. Good Luck.
Register here https://t.co/g7wuRB3LHp
Any time my wife gets a rejection mail, it gets to her🥹
I have always wondered why she feels pained when turned down
It just occurred to me, it’s cos she was a straight A’s student growing up, so her effort is always recognised 🏆
Unlike me wey be olodo
“L” na water 😂