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[Africa's Next Best Writer🌍 @Justin_UC_]

This short story narrates the experience of a young man who wakes up to find out that he had passed on in the middle of his sleep. Confused and heartbroken, he begins a long journey to an unknown destination.

https://t.co/M22C9rtAix

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Reflections on My 65th Birthday

Today, July 19, 2026, marks my 65th birthday. At sixty-five, birthdays should naturally become moments of deep reflection - moments to look back with gratitude to Almighty God for His abundant graces, examine the journey so far, and ask how the remaining years can be devoted more meaningfully to the service of God and humanity.

Perhaps in countries where basic human needs have largely been met, where institutions function effectively, and where citizens enjoy a greater measure of security and dignity, such attainments may rightly call for elaborate celebrations. In Nigeria, however, our reality compels a different kind of reflection.

Our nation is blessed with enormous human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle with challenges that demand our collective attention. We cannot afford to celebrate ourselves excessively while many around us are burdened by poverty, ill health, unemployment, and limited opportunities. Rather, occasions such as this should remind us of our responsibility to contribute towards building a nation where future generations can genuinely celebrate.

This is why I have always seen birthdays not merely as occasions for personal celebration, but as opportunities for sober reflection, thanksgiving, and a renewed commitment to service.

As I reflected today, I came to a simple conclusion: the greatest celebration of life is not what we receive from others, but the lives we can touch positively.

This conviction has guided my approach throughout my years in business, in the corporate world, and as Governor of Anambra State. In each of these roles, I have tried to see every privilege not as a personal entitlement but as an opportunity to improve the lives of others.

Whenever people or institutions sought to celebrate me with expensive gifts or elaborate ceremonies, I encouraged them instead to redirect those resources towards projects that would have a lasting impact. Over the years, this philosophy has resulted in the building of schools, hostel blocks, support to schools, and other facilities that continue to benefit the less privileged. I have always believed that resources meant for personal comfort can often be transformed into instruments of hope for many.

The greatest honour anyone can receive is not found in gifts, ceremonies, or public admiration, but in knowing that one’s life has contributed, however modestly, to making another person’s life better.

Today, therefore, I give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of life and for bringing me to this important milestone of 65 years. I began the day with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Onitsha, thanking God for His grace, protection, guidance, and the countless blessings He has bestowed upon me over the years.

After the Mass, I proceeded to St. Raphael’s Hospital, Umueri, a small rural hospital in Anambra East Local Government Area. In furtherance of my belief that birthdays should be occasions for service rather than self-indulgence, I donated the sum of ₦10 million to support the hospital’s work of providing quality healthcare to the people.

As I was conducted around the hospital and saw patients in their moments of vulnerability, I was reminded again of our shared humanity. Some of those receiving care may not even have the financial means to settle their hospital bills, yet they deserve compassion, dignity, and access to quality healthcare. Their condition was a reminder that leadership, in its truest form, is about caring for people, especially those who cannot repay our kindness.

Hospitals and schools remain two of the greatest investments any society can make. A hospital preserves life; a school shapes the future. Supporting both is, therefore, not just an act of charity - it is an investment in humanity and in the future of our nation.

[Amor al Fernet @fernechini]

SI RETUITEAS AL MESSI CHIQUITO

ARGENTINA LE GANA A ESPAÑA

[ELI ━⁠☞ @thewrongelijah]

this "recency bias" thing you people are saying, na Saka una think say we dey talk about.

you go think say Ronaldo no play for same league with Messi for 9 years win only 2 trophies

or say Messi no get 4 UCL titles 😂😭

or say Messi no evict Ronaldo comot UCL twice.

[Apostle Emmanuel Iren @pst_iren]

“Posterity will judge our generation for entertaining the faux comparison between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as though it were a genuine rivalry.”

[iDrizzy @iDrizzy01]

ALAGBARA💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿😂😂😂

[hooDr @vincciing]

Messi!!!

[DAIO @Theifedayo]

lol Messi will win that ballon d’or again and nothing anybody will do about it

[Uche Jombo @uchejombo]

After now they will say it’s girls that don’t know football

[Emmanuel Echeta @PenTitan]

"Winning world cup doesn't make you the GOAT"

But you order drink for everybody when Egypt score second goal

[Oluwadamilare Ffs 🌺 @xxfw1da]

This was you few hours ago btw thinking Colombia has qualified, I wish there’s an option to flog you mercilessly through social media 😂😭😭😭

[Motolani Alake @OneMotolani]

Feel very tempted to say this game suggests that Argentina aren’t that good. But this was exactly how they won the last time.

[👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 @UnkleAyo]

You might be a fool. That's okay.

You might be deaf, dumb, blind or lame. That's okay.

You might have been born in India or Nigeria. That's okay.

You might actually never make it in life. That's okay, too.

But thank God you're not a Ronaldo's fan.

[Izu of Bwari ✋🏾🌚🤚🏾 @Izu__Official]

This boy na wild aneeema 😂😂😂😂

Be like he get turbo engine for body… he dey press like tiger

[Dele Farotimi. A victim of Nigeria @DeleFarotimi]

You are unlikely to ever be as rich as Dangote, and you have already missed the boat to fame as either an athlete or an artiste. But you have gained immortality by your efforts in pursuit of a sustainable and relevant educational system for the youthful victims of Nigerian..👏🏿

[iLLBLISS OGA BOSS @illBlissGoretti]

can’t believe it’s been 30 years of Reasonable Doubt. i was in University when this album dropped. i was doing shows in bowler hats and mufflers (no cigars cos i couldn’t afford it at that point in my Life) . it taught me a lot, shaped me a lot. 96 and Forever!! 👑👑👑👑���👑👑

[Esther Umoh @EstherUmoh10]

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[Pharaoh👳🏾‍♂️👑 @MrMekzy_]

Sorry to disturb your scrolling, we don't know each other, but I wish you the very best in life and may things work out in your favour.

[V @VectorThaViper]

Are you free enough to risk unrehearsed without worry about judgement?

#VibesBeforeTeslim is an era in our lives.

[David Hundeyin @DavidHundeyin]

Earlier today in Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam, Joshua Maponga and I addressed a press conference concerning yesterday's Tanzania premiere of 'What Happened On October 29'.

Our message to the African press was simple - learn to be unapologetic about pursuing your African interests like everyone else is about theirs so, and stop eating out of the hands of CNN, BBC, DW, Al-Jazeera and their many friends across the western media landscape.

They are not your friends, their interests do not match with yours, they are not better journalists than you are, and they can never be better at telling your own story than you are!

[Africa's Next Best Writer🌍 @Justin_UC_]

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