As a serving soldier, I understand the pain, fear, and uncertainty many Nigerians are feeling, especially concerning the recent kidnapping of innocent school children and the security challenges facing our nation. Every parent who cannot sleep because their child is in captivity, every family praying for the safe return of their loved ones, and every citizen worried about the future is carrying a burden that weighs heavily on all of us.
I want Nigerians to know that behind every military operation are men and women who have left their families behind and willingly stand in harm's way so that others may live in peace. Many have spent months away from home, endured harsh conditions, and some have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country. Together with other security agencies and the Federal Government, efforts are ongoing day and night to rescue victims, dismantle criminal networks, and restore lasting peace across affected communities.
One day a body woke up on the table while he was mopping. Everyone else ran. He just kept mopping and said “Sir, you’re not on the list yet. Lie back down.”
The guy did. Then died 20 minutes later for real.
When they asked why he didn’t panic, he said: “I’ve seen 3,000 bodies. Half of them were already dead before they got here. Panic doesn’t change the list.”
A lot of Nigerian children did not grow up chasing dreams.
We grew up chasing survival.
You’d wake up at 5am, fetch water, prepare for school, trek long distances with an empty stomach, then still stand in assembly while they told you “education is the key.”
But nobody explained why the graduates around us were still sitting at home frustrated.
Nobody explained why our parents kept hiding tears behind prayers.
Nobody explained why NEPA would take light during exams, why one bag of rice could become a family meeting, or why a child would suddenly stop school because “things are hard.”
Some of us were not poor because our parents were lazy.
They were simply Nigerians trying their best in a country that keeps punishing effort.
That’s why many young Nigerians look tired even when they’re still smiling.
Too many people have been strong for too long.
Above all May Nigeria Succeed 🇳🇬🫡🪖
Some sacrifices never trend.
Some wounds never make the headlines.
Behind every peaceful night are men and women carrying scars they may live with forever.
Respect to those who gave a part of themselves in service to others.
May Nigeria Succeed 🙏🇳🇬🪖
I love people with a sarcastic sense of humour. 😂
Doctor: Please don’t take anything cold during this period until you finish your medication and feel better. In fact, by virtue of that, avoid anything cold for the rest of this month.
Me: Alright, no problem sir... but at the moment I’m seriously craving cold Pepsi. Can I use it to take the medication?
Doctor: Well, this hospital runs 24/7. You can always come back whenever there’s an emergency regarding anything.
Me: Wow. 😭😂
How do you politely tell a mature person to take care of their personal hygiene most especially brushing of teeth, without making it look like an insult or embarrassment.
This morning, I asked my babe a question. I told her, imagine a situation during childbirth where it’s either the husband survives or the child survives.
Before even thinking too long, she said, “What if I’m destined to have only one child?”
And immediately I understood her answer already.
Because most men, especially old school men, if you ask them that same question, they’ll choose their wife to live. Their mindset is simple: children can still come later, but “that woman is my wife.” Even if the child is already grown, many men would still choose their woman.
But women think differently sometimes. To them, what if that child is the only one they were destined to have? Life can still move on, another man can still come.
So when people say women don’t love men the way men love women… are they actually lying?