D.E.K.

Peace and Security Researcher | Conflict Analyst | Field Practitioner in Conflict Stabilization Operations | My life is based on God's grace | @LFC

[Sir Dickson @Wizarab10]

Your citizenship really determines so much for you. As a Nigerian, your matter long ooo.

I had a Saudi classmate when I was fling my Masters. He explained to me that all Saudis in the UK were fully sponsored by the government. I asked what his plan was after school, he said he was going back home to take up a job. He didn't even like the UK. I don't blame him, he struggled with the language and culture.

I had Korean classmates (those ones are always rich and clean). No one was staying back or had plan to.

I saw Chinese classmate 2 years later. He had started a business with his babe. He told me the government encourages them to take loan to invest abroad. I thought we were just having a discussion. I didn't know he had his plan mapped out.

My Spanish friend (the only one I still talk to), I asked him when he was going to pick up his British passport since he was eligible for it having been in UK for many years, he said he didnt need it that his passport takes him where he needs to go. I spoke to him recently and he said he is looking to leave the UK soon. He wants to return home to Barcelona. That reminds me, he has been inviting me to Barcelona 🤦‍♂️

At the start of Covid, my Canadain flatmate packed his bag and left. He told me he would finish his program from there. I once asked how he was paying for his program (Law Undergraduate), he said he took a loan from the bank in Canada.

Then you look at Nigerians- we are always looking for how to stay back at all cost because home offers nothing. Conversation always centred around sponsorship jobs - even if it is care job. This is after working 12 hours shift through out your Masters to pay for your fees and cover for your living expenses. People are even so desperate, they are paying 10k to 12k for sponsorship job just to stay back.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Egejurum Munachimso is ready for tomorrow’s Math competition at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale, Rome.

He will be representing us in the Primary category.

He is very confident that he might get a perfect score.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

When I got to Rome this morning, I was presented with this beautiful certificate.

The Romans are happy that we came to compete.

The world will celebrate our superstars.

[Shahriq Khan @RealShahriqKhan]

You know what shook me when I was Muslim?

The story of Hosea. God tells a prophet to marry a woman He knows will betray him.

She does. She runs to other men. She ends up enslaved, sold, used up, worthless to the world.

And God tells Hosea to go BUY HER BACK.

To pay money for his own wife who cheated on him, and love her again. Hosea 3.

I thought it was the most humiliating command in the Bible. Why would any man do that?

Then I realized I was the wife.

I gave my heart to everything but God. I chased other masters. I sold myself cheap. I made myself worthless.

And God looked at me, the betrayer, and didn’t say “you’re not worth it.”

He said, “Name the price. I’m buying her back.”

That’s the Gospel. God doesn’t wait for the unfaithful to come crawling back clean.

He pays to redeem them while they’re still dirty.

Islam told me to make myself worthy of God.

Hosea showed me a God who pays to redeem the unworthy.

The cross was Him naming the price.

Praise the Lord.

[Dear Self. @Dearme2_]

MANIFESTING

[NEFERTITI @firstladyship]

Teachers bought cars on his watch.

They bought:
Passat.
Audi 80.
Daewoo.
Peugeot.
Omega Opel.
Honda Prelude.
Mercedes 190 (Baby Benz).
Mercedes W123 (German Mistake), etc.

TEACHERS, not SEPLAT, NNPC, or SHELL staff.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

My Stance on Road Development

There is a pertinent reason I have consistently advocated that we should refrain from initiating new road construction projects until we have thoroughly rehabilitated and maintained our existing road network. Instead of undertaking new ventures and dualization projects that offer marginal benefits, our primary focus ought to be on repairing the critical roads already in place.

Consider, for instance, the Asaba–Benin Road. This thoroughfare is a vital artery within Nigeria's transportation infrastructure. Travellers traversing from Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Rivers, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Abia, Enugu, and portions of Benue and Kogi States to Lagos are compelled to utilise this route.

Despite its significance, substantial sections of this road are in a lamentable condition. It has become a major impediment, precipitating persistent traffic congestion and inflicting undue hardship on travellers, businesses, and transport operators.

Regrettably, this situation is not unique; it reflects the reality on many of our busiest national highways.

Our efforts should be directed towards the reconstruction and maintenance of our current road infrastructure before we announce plans for new road projects. The Nigerian populace requires functional and motorable roads, not merely projects that garner public attention.

Efforts aimed at superficial improvements for political gain should not supersede the urgent need to address the condition of our existing, critical roadways.

A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

[Ginger @Gboye_Rave]

I must sing "Tobechukwu" or "See what the Lord has done" before the year ends.
I don't know how and when but it will happen before the year ends.

[Sir Dickson @Wizarab10]

Money go come.

Just no die.

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Nigeria has now been delisted from the International Maths Olympiad, whose finals are happening in Shanghai, China, this July.

It is one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the world.

Nigeria can now only participate as an observer nation, while other countries can participate fully.

This was because of the Ministry of Education’s inability to fund students for 4 consecutive years through National Mathematical Center.

It’s a big shame for Nigeria.

[yimika| @yimikaaaa]

And prayyyyyyyyyyy for grace. Life isn't really about hard work. It's more about the right people, grace, mercy, and favour.

[C. S. Lewis @CSLewisDaily]

“You must ask for God’s help. ... After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again.” - C.S. Lewis

[5FITCEO @5FITCEO]

Them: "How did you bounce back?"

Me: "Jesus never gave up on me."

[🥷 @_iamhabeeb]

This is the part of my story where i win and then win again, and again, and again

[KAT @reallKAT]

that moment you realize, God is more interested in your success than you are. And his greatest investment is you

[Sheila O. @LalasUrish]

For humanity sake. Help save this young child battling with Kidney disease. It won't cost a thing for you to repost it until he gets the needed help.

Show a little kindness!

[$ @jxtsummer]

i already won, it’s written in my story i just gotta get there

[Ballers In God @BallersinGod]

🇦🇷🗣️ Lionel Messi “I can’t ask for anything more. God has given me too much.”

[Whemïmor @hy_wemmy]

I take back every negative word I have spoken over my future and declare growth, favor and blessings into my life. Amen!