Let me start on this note: I'm banking on it that you watched the match. Yes, The Final Match of The Under-17 World Cup Championship, featuring Nigeria VS Mexico. If you did, Congratulations are in order, no matter the team you supported.
In case you missed the match, either deliberately or otherwise, I still say Congratulations. There are reasons for this, and I hope you get them as we journey here together.
My first question is this:
Do you know the history of international football in Nigeria? I would brief you. Nigeria was once recognised in the football scene a long time ago. Yes, a long, long time ago. However, we lost it, and failed to live up to our names; Super Eagles, Flying Eagles, Golden Eagles, etc, depending on the team.

This is the third time I'm typing this from the scratch. Whatever was causing the problem didn't want me to post this didn't want me to share this with the world. Well, trust, this only made me more determined. So, just find a way to relax, and enjoy the message. It's worth the stress in typing. It surely deserves the pleasure of reading.
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So, I have looked around and seen a lot of houses. Different Structures, Various Categories, Distinct Qualities. I have seen Huts with Thatched Roofs. I have Seen Mansions bathed in royalty. However, here, I split all into two categories. Just two.
*The Smoothly Plastered
*The Not-So-Smooth

I have noticed different characteristics under each of the categories and, even though there are exceptions, you would still agree with me 99% of the time. Let us look into each categories, starting with The, um, Not-So-Smooth.

Have you ever noticed that the areas around The Not-So-Smooths are relatively bushy? I don't know, so tell me. Look around, or envision these places. There would be bushy areas around- 100 meters away, at most. And this leads to the next:

There are different reptiles all around the not-so-smooth walls of the building. You might want to say, "Well, duh, it's the bush." Duh, Like I don't know. See, they don't only get footholds on these walls: They find perfect strongholds. And am I the only that finds them creepy? But looking at the third point:

Let's face it; Not-So-Smooths are not the most beautiful things. Well, are they? Ranging from not-too-bad to Downright ugly, I would let you to fill in the gap.

But, wait, what about the smoothly plastered? The Opposite of its counterpart. About the bushy thingy, Areas filled with houses with smoothly plastered walls would be virtually void of bush. Those you would see would be well-trimmed. Pronounce N-E-A-T!

About the reptiles, it goes without saying that their chances of getting near the smoothly plastered walls are slim, at best. Now, let us say they managed to get near, watch them try climbing these walls. They Fall! Simple as ABC. There is only a little chance of finding a foothold, not to talk of stronghold.

Now, to the point of Beauty...
Ha! You see? The difference is clear. The Smoothly Plastered wall stands a thing of beauty, tall and proud. Strong and Protected. Guided and Secure.

Now apply this to life. Tell me; Which would you rather want for your life? The Not-So-Smooth or The Smoothly Plastered? I am certain you chose the later. I do too.

This is the type of life enriched with resources capable of bringing out glory, order, and beauty. The life not crawled by the bads and uglies. The life worthy of Emulation. The life worth living. The FantaFab Life. Striking the Balance; Ruling the World.

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Over To You: What Resources are you getting yourself equipped with to fortify yourself, and what are your recommendations to the FAnMILY?

Over the Decades, I've witnessed many Governments pass. I've felt the influence of each, in one way or the other. It so turns out that I'm not the only one. Everyone around me talks of this 'time' or that 'regime.' We attribute themes to each Government. Praising some, Blaming others. I know you do too.
I have my own opinion of this whole thing. I'm going to table it here. Let's go over it. Maybe I could convince you. If not, please convince me then. Here we go:

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Today is the beginning of New Month, and also the Independence day in Nigeria. May you be blessed beyond Imagination. May Today mark the Beginning of Greater Achievements in EVERY aspect of Life. May You Strike The Balance and Rule The World.

May it be well with you always. Independence! As from today, Be Self-Sufficient. You shall not have to rely on anyone to make it in life. Go into the world and Succeed.

May Your Good Thoughts come into Manifestation. Be Surrounded by Favour. Be Romanced By Mercy. Be Bathed in Upliftment. Be filled with Breakthrough. Breathe in Glory. Breathe out Accomplishments.

Halleluyah to the Highest. Glory to The King. Claim Good Things This Season. It's your Season. It's Your Time. Shine!!!
Say A BIG AMEN and SHARE with YOUR LOVED ONES.

Sapele Kpomo Traders, Wetin? Friend, if you are a cow skin, also known as kpomo or ponmo, lover like me, then we've got to watch and pray. It came as a shock to me upon hearing of the traders who have been injecting EMBALMING FLUID into our precious, ehm ehm, toppings. And for what? To make it thicker, thereby fetching them more money! Jeez!

For real,Paul has followed his twin brother's footstep. Just weeks after Peter proposed to his baby mama, Paul has done the same! Both dudes already have 'seeds' between them and their respective beloved. I don't know, but maybe that double wedding in 'No One Like You' is finally coming to happen. Or maybe not.

Last Evening, I became sure of the wonder of the seat belts. As much as I believe in its service, I had never really had a 'human test' of the efficacy of this beautiful design. Until some hours ago. This is what happened. This is how it went down:

9/11 would forever stick to the brains of billions around the world. The Terrorist attack that left some 3000 people dead and over 6000 others wounded. How would we ever forget? Yes, 12 years after, the memory is like a stitch- it stays there. I should say, since I just lost a good friend yesterday.

Giving, since time immemorial, has been regarded as a noble act. Why? Givers never lack! But what I've seen has convinced me that not all givings produce good results.
In the past, I used to wonder if all acts of giving are worth the effort, and if some don't just aggravate the problem that the giving was meant to lessen, in the first place.
The answer isn't far-fetched, though- Thank God for that.
Feel free to give after considering the following:

There are 371 tribes(and those are the ones officially discovered yet. And 3 major tribes (included in the 371) that encompass many states. They are the IGBO, HAUSA,YORUBA. Check out your #TRIBE if you are #Nigerian or learn if you are not. Let's go!

Love is the sweetest thing in life. Can I get a "Yes?"
I, As a person, believe so much in love. I call myself
The Love
Advocate. Hope that sheds more light on my stand?
BUT... Is Love enough when thinking of a serious
relationship? Let's
cut to the chase.

E kaale, eyin eniyan mi gbogbo, nibi gbogbo ibi ti
owoja oro mi yii ba de. Emi omo yin ati ore yin,
Fábùsólá Tópé Ōlátúndé Christiansen naa lo n ki
yin t'oyaya t'oyaya. Imoran pataki kan ni mo ni
fun
gbogbo obinrin, paapaa obinrin ile Kaaro-Oojiire.
Mo ri ibeere kan ka ni bii iseju die seyin. Ibeere
naa
lo bakan bayii: