the preacher’s son

Fixing Problems One At a Time

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

Only an idiot will visit a nation that hunts down and kills immigrants

[Mafejopami @zuzudailyy]

Nigerians truly don’t stand for anything because why is a Nigerian page posting her and why is she coming to Lagos for a tour??
These guys are actively killing Nigerians over there and we keep welcoming them here??
Stand for something Nigeria!!

[kage @sukikage_]

you really could be DEPRESSED for MONTHS and the only thing people will notice about you is how easily you get irritated

[Ben X @Benn_X1]

We tend to find individual solutions to communal problems.
If the road on our street is bad and leads to flooding, we'll rather construct a high pavement around our houses than try to put pressure on the relevant agency to fix the road.

In situations like this, for Nigerians, it is all man for himself.

[uniq @ethrealuniq]

now i understand why older people are calmer...after you’ve died enough times inside, you learn to breathe, let go, and simply be.

[Incentivising @incentivising]

Game theory explains why working harder inside a broken system is the worst response to that system. Because a system is never truly broken. It's just producing exactly the outcomes its own incentive structures were designed to produce, whether intentional or not. Working harder inside this system increases your output in the payoff matrix, but it simply won't change the actual structure of the system's matrix. Thus, the correct response is not more effort. Instead, you must aim to identify whose interests the current structure serves and position yourself in favor of those interests rather than against them. Change the game, or play the game that is actually being played. Either way, you must stop optimizing for the game you wish it to be and start acting realistically.

[🥷 @_iamhabeeb]

Until death, all defeat is psychological.

[𐕣 @gumvape]

Your death will come on an ordinary day, in the middle of unfinished plans and the world will continue without you.

So live a little.

[gst @wearegst]

The CBN doesn't want you to see what it is doing with your money.

[incredible jay @jacksonugonnaya]

📓 Cybersecurity Journal

Entry 009: Protecting Yourself Online — 10 Simple Habits That Can Make a Big Difference

As I continue rebuilding my cybersecurity foundation, I've realized something encouraging:

You don't have to be a cybersecurity expert to make yourself significantly safer online.

Most cyberattacks don't happen because someone used sophisticated hacking techniques.

They happen because of simple mistakes.

A weak password.

A clicked phishing link.

Outdated software.

Oversharing personal information.

The good news?

Many of these risks can be reduced by developing better cybersecurity habits.

Here are ten habits I'm learning to practice myself.

1️⃣ Use Strong, Unique Passwords

Avoid using names, birthdays, or common words.

More importantly, don't reuse the same password across multiple accounts.

If one account is compromised, attackers may try that same password elsewhere.

2️⃣ Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

A password alone isn't always enough.

MFA adds another layer of protection by requiring a second form of verification, making it much harder for attackers to access your accounts.

3️⃣ Keep Your Devices and Software Updated

Software updates aren't just about new features.

Many of them fix security vulnerabilities that attackers actively look for.

Updating your devices is one of the easiest ways to stay protected.

4️⃣ Think Before You Click

Not every email, text message, or link is genuine.

Cybercriminals often disguise malicious links as urgent messages or attractive offers.

When in doubt, verify before clicking.

5️⃣ Be Careful What You Share Online

Every photo, location, or personal detail you post contributes to your digital footprint.

Share thoughtfully.

You never know who might be collecting that information.

6️⃣ Back Up Important Files

Hardware can fail.

Accounts can be compromised.

Ransomware can encrypt your files.

Having a recent backup can save you from losing important information.

7️⃣ Use Secure Networks

Avoid logging into sensitive accounts over public Wi-Fi unless you're using a trusted VPN or other secure connection.

8️⃣ Download Only from Trusted Sources

Apps and software should come from official websites or trusted app stores.

Unknown downloads can contain malicious software.

9️⃣ Review Your Privacy Settings

Take time to understand who can see your information on social media and other online platforms.

Sometimes the default settings share more than you realize.

🔟 Stay Curious and Keep Learning

Cybersecurity is constantly evolving.

New threats appear every day, which means learning should never stop.

The more informed we are, the better prepared we become.

My biggest takeaway

Before restarting my cybersecurity journey, I assumed online safety depended mostly on expensive security software.

Now I realize that many of the strongest defenses are actually good habits.

Cybersecurity isn't only about protecting computers.

It's about making smarter decisions every day.

Small actions, repeated consistently, can make a big difference.

Question: Which cybersecurity habit do you think people overlook the most?

📖 Next Entry: Understanding Cyber Threats — Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, Insider Threats, and More.

[gst @wearegst]

Seyi Tinubu took his two children to the World Cup, where VIP tickets cost $34,500 each. That is a total of $103,000, or 142 million Naira.

It would take an average minimum wage earner 170 years to make that amount of money.

[Osaretin Victor Asemota @asemota]

I realized that many of the biggest rewards I hope for today came from the compounding effects of my actions about two decades ago. My most significant investments in my future were made between 2005 and 2018. They were not the years I worked the hardest but worked the smartest and learned. I do a lot less now and learn a lot more.

Success and comfort in life comes from investing time and effort and then letting the rewards compound over time. It is that simple. There is no “big bang” and sudden change in circumstance for 99.99% of people. You work at it and build up your future one day at a time.

Your current happiness is almost always a result of past actions. Your future actions depends on today’s actions and efforts. Progress and happiness are about action and response. We may already be much happier than we were before but don't realize it as we strive for that elusive goal of satisfaction.

You are most likely not going to suddenly become permanently happy. Instant gratification never lasts. You will most certainly not win a lottery better than the genetic one you have already won. You are alive. You may not be as rich as you want but you are most likely richer than others.

It is always important to take stock of our progress and be grateful for many reasons. I told someone recently that our worst days and worst periods are usually the blessings others doing much worse than us will crave for.

You can complain about bills, but the homeless will wish for a home to pay bills in and a job with income that can help them afford it. You complain about unruly kids and high school fees while others are desperately looking for children to call their own.

Time is the most valuable commodity in the universe, being alive means being blessed with time. Life’s value compounds when time is spent on endeavors that bring rewards that compound positively. Wasting it on wishing for what you don't have yet and envying those who have what you admire is unproductive.

Yesterday determines today. Tomorrow is a product of today. Yesterday has already determined most of your future if you don't keep making progress. All your actions today will be accounted for tomorrow.

Carpe diem!

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

I am still looking for my suprised face.

This guy is the Senior Special Assistant to the Presidency on Senate Matters, he has never seen the budget of his domain.

All he does is send tokens and approve loans

[Stanley Tommy @StanleyTommy18]

BOLA AHMED TINUBU HAS INTENTIONALLY REFUSED TO IMPLEMENT NIGERIA'S BUDGET FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND HAS REFUSED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR THE BUDGETS..

BOLA AHMED TINUBU SHOULD NOT JUST BE IMPEACHED, BUT SHOULD ALSO BE CONVICTED FOR THIS TREASONABLE OFFENSE.

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

The Central Bank of Nigeria, which requires annual returns from banks in Nigeria, has not published an Annual report and Statement of Account since 2022.

[𐙚⋆ @voidwithverses]

“Do not love half lovers Do not entertain half friends Do not live a half life and do not die a half death.”

— Kahlil Gibran

[Thefootballslayer @FootballSlayer_]

"Hello, My name is Unai Simon, Spain's goalkeeper. Nice to meet you guys, I don't think you saw me, I was on the pitch too."😂😂

[Osaretin Victor Asemota @asemota]

A society where you cannot be successful, and everyone is at peace with it without you hiding your successes, is not a good society. That is largely the Nigerian society. You remain a target for trying to live an above-average life. It is not life; you don't owe extortionists.

[Gbemisola Taiwo @MisolaofJesus]

Just because there’s a gap in the market doesn’t mean there’s a market in the gap.

[Johnmark Obiefuna @jayhemz]

You guys don't really know how primitive we are. Do you know it's an anomaly for everyone to be building borehole in their houses?

90% of Nigerians don't know what Central water management is. In 2026.

We have a Ministry of Water Resources, btw.