Let me speak
My article today is going to decide whether I will create a new account or I know I have lost this account already but I just need to clear the air and speak my mind before leaving it for good.
There are some writers (Mostly the top users) on this platform who know the potential they possess and have been overusing the power. Instead of them leading the way and welcoming the newbies, they are busy doing what they like, spamming, and downvoting people's accounts even when they know that they are not scammers. Only just because they commented on their article. Meanwhile, the comment sometimes is related to their topic, but they just choose to downvote them just because they are not interested in their opinion.
If only they ever know how discouraging and annoying is it, when you're just trying to survive, struggling to level up with your account on this platform, and someone from knows where pulls you down without considering the sacrifice you made just to get to this level.
There are a lot of good writers who manage to join this platform just to earn and at the same time to explore more from the users but due to the downvote issues and others from some of the top writers, when they comment on their articles they couldn't manage to survive. Some left completely while some still trying to gain their ground, after creating several accounts.
Instead of them motivating and bringing up the newbies, they were busy pulling down. They forget that life is much more than reading cash. Your name speaks a lot about you, we never know we're going to meet tomorrow (future).
Most of the time I notice, these people purposely do this when you comment on their article just to get their attention that you were here also, but they feel they own the whole world by downvoting and spamming people writing because they dislike the comments on their post even when the comment is related to their topic.
They claim to be strong but busy pulling people down. Only if they know that most of these newbies were here to make some money for their living to feed their families or use it to sponsor themselves. The strong people I know don't put others down instead they lift them and guide them not to go fall.
If for any chance you're reading this article and you are one of those that always downvote people's comments or articles without a genius reason, I urge you to stop coz you never know how important this account is to some of us I just want you to know that there is life outside this platform, always be kind to people you meet on this platform even outside this platform, There are people here who are better than you in terms of writing but still they never overuse the chance. Either they keep lifting more writers and bring more people to this platform.
Life is a journey, we should be able to lift each other up coz they are people who also brought you up to this level when you were once a newbie also. You should be able to motivate, encourage and build them up instead of tearing each other down.
I know I have lost this account, but I just need to air and speak my mind just as I said earlier that the newbies will be very careful when commenting on other users' articles, coz there are some top writers on this platform who are not ready to listen to your opinion coz you're not up to there level.
Thanks for your understanding......Thanks for your time, although I know I did not explain it better but I know you all understand my points better than I do. And am glad I was able to speak my mind, before leaving this account for a new one.
Thanks, once again for your time💚.
kindly follow me up on my new account.
Goodbye for now......🖐
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Don't pray instead pray.
*"I believe we all understand better that Prayer is the act of communicating to our creator".*
Prayer is also a way of asking God for forgiveness and healing during times of pain and hardships.
We pray to accomplish a mission ( maybe to win a contract ) or for protection against our enemy. We also pray to glorify the name of God for what he has done, what he is presently doing, and what we expect him to do in our life. ________________________
But let's be sincere to ourselves, they are some things that don't require prayer, praying in that situation is like abusing the power of God.
Don't get me wrong, am not saying you should not pray just that some things are not worth praying for.
For instance, Barcelona and Liverpool are having a match and you book a bet on Liverpool to win but unfortunately, Liverpool is losing, what will your instinct tell you?........... **"PRAY"** right.
My question is do you think your silent prayer is powerful enough to stop Barcelona who practiced daily and sacrificed so much for the match? Do you have an idea of how many fans out there praying for a win also or are people around the world doing the same things?
Sometimes when negating your prayers, don't you think it sounds childish. Do you think your prayer at that moment is superior?
Just as I said earlier, I'm not asking you not to pray, just that some things are not worth it instead you need to do what is right at that moment. I don't know if you're getting what am trying to say.
Another example; Let's say it is about to rain and you pray it does not rain because you did your laundry, Do you even know how many farmers need their land to be wet, did you know how hot it is in some rooms that they need cool weather or how thirty it is in some area that they need water. You better wise up and change the way you think about prayer.
The truth to be said, this act is mostly common to every one of us in one way or the other. Most especially in my country. Nigerian in the house correct me if am lying. It is funny in my country that we pray for NEPA (electricity provider) to forget to take light. How does that sound to you, funny right 🤓.
Do you want God to tell them to hold the light that one of his sons needs to press/iron his cloth after watching a movie? 😂🤣
A lot of these things are just prone to happen, you just need to work your way around. You should be able to know when to pray and when to take action. How do you think your prayers will hold the light?
*What brought up this topic*.
I was at home today after getting back home from training. A friend of mine who lives next to my house showed up, asking me if I saw the video of a Pastor he posted on his WhatsApp status. I said no. Then he explains that a pastor and his church members die as a result of a building collapse. I feel bad hearing that. I was like how did it happen?.
Then he further explains to me that the Pastor was the one who murder himself and the innocent church members. I said how on earth can someone kill himself and his members. He said ok listen, when they were in the church, worshiping and praising God. They all saw the church building collapsing but he asked them to wait if they believe in God and that God can do everything, and he will stop the building from falling. Although God can do and undo but somethings are not worth it. He said some manage to run out while some respect the pastor by staying and praying hard just as he commanded.
In a few minutes, the building collapsed completely and everyone in the building including the pastor dies instantly that is how the pastor murdered himself and the church members. I couldn't say anything I was left with my mouth opening.
Did you think what the pastor did was right, praying instead of funding is way out of the building?
There is a popular Yoruba proverb that says "When God is protecting you, you also need to protect yourself". You can't just go to a railway station and sit on the railway line while the train is coming, believing that God will protect you from the train attack.
The same reason why most African, countries are still underdeveloped and living in poverty is bcoz they believe praying solves everything in life. Some of them even turn into prayer warriors without having any source of income to feed their families. Imagine a lazy man who has nothing to eat, no work but sitting down at home with four kids, and his wife praying for God to send down food from his roof. Do you think God will answer his prayer, nobody will tell him to move out of his comfort zone when hunger dismantles his life.
I think this should be enough for you to understand my message. You should be able to know when to pray and when to take action to stop abusing the power of God.
`Most importantly; Am sure you were worried about my topic. Don't mind me, I was only trying to get your attention. Prayer is always the key to success, pray but just make sure you're not preying on yourself by being ignorant thinking that all things are worth praying for without doing the needy.`
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What to do when things don't go as they should.
Every day we all have to deal with the problem of life and work but very often things don't go as they should, which made it easy for us to believe that we're the alone ones going through adversity.
We should know that life is full of ups and downs. As long as we exist we will always experience a mixture of the good and bad. We may try to escape the hardship (bad side of life) but can't always run from life's difficulties.
At some stages in our life, we are meant to go through those difficulties, which will later shape us into what we will become in the future.
We all want things to be smooth and cozy, without understanding that life came with a price tag, which we all have to pay before we can live our best life.
Although this is not where am going but I'm just trying to kill two birds with one stone. So has to make my message clear and understandable to my audience (readers).
What I'm trying to let you know is that no matter how complete we are we cannot be perfect in every area of our life. There's are times when things will not go as they should, which we need to submit ourselves. At that moment it is better to find a solution break, spend time with family and friends, visit places ( Beaches, cinemas, and restaurants ) to relieve tensions coz if we try to force it at that moment, things will never get better instead it will turn out to be worse.
Sometimes in life, it is good to make mistakes, struggle to overcome life's challenges, just to know when to rest( take a break), the perfect time to be available for our family & friends, mostly to know the next step to take when thing don't go.ss they should.
There's is always a way to overcome or reduce what we're going through In life, either work-related problems, friend issues, or stressful situations. Try to follow these simple steps so as not to succumb in the process of trying to sail through it;
**1) Remember pain is** **temporary**
*No matter how bad a situation is always keep one word in mind which says "****pain is temporary****". Always have it in mind that things won't be like this forever. Remember that whatever you facing now is only a small percentage of your life. Pain will leave as soon as he's done with you, you're only learning life lessons from pain. Always believe that a lot of good things are likely to happen in years to come ( Better days are still coming ).*
**2) Take a break**
*We all experience difficulties at some stages in life, things don't always go according to plan. At this point don't force it too much on yourself, getting upset will only make the situation worst. Just take a break, go for rest but don't quit. Go home, spend time with your kids, take your spouse out for dinner, spend time with your friends, take a walk of 30 minutes or more and drink more water. Lastly don't forget to do what you love, try to spend some time doing leisure activities just to distract yourself with something possible. Then, come back to the situation when you're able to be patient and calm.*
**3) Reflects on your ultimate goals**
*Most time our ultimate goal can be hard to achieve, coz at times it is something we're not lucky to be born with. But we can start by making a plan, following simple steps, and start working on our weaknesses for us to achieve our ultimate goals. we know life is a journey, full of ups and downs, good and bad, positive and negative circumstances. So, It would be better to avoid all the negative sides and keep channeling our energy into the positive side, by focusing on our ultimate life goals.*
**4) Asks for help**
*Asking people for help can be hard sometimes, most especially from strangers but it's still the best way to deal with tough situations. Tell people what you need, particularly if they are willing to help. Don't be afraid and at the same time don't be too pompous to meet and call on family and friends for help either financial assistance, emotional support, or any other help.*
**5) Focus on solutions**
*At this juncture, avoid blaming yourself or others. Focus on finding solutions to the problems. Listen to people that have an objective view of the problem. Although some can be right while some can be wrong, at this point, you need to gain confidence in dealing with the problem from the advice you've gathered and from you've been through it, so as not to fall completely.*
**6) Accept the facts**
*Life is not a straight path or an easy path, accept the fact that at times things will always look complicated, no matter how perfect you are, you will still see no results there will be no changes. Don't bother yourself much about it. Just relax and sleep before getting back into action.*
**7) Change your attitude and be positive**.
*One of the most important things to remember is that your attitude matters a lot when things are wrong, even when you know you don't have full control over the situation. You should be able to control your attitude and reaction. Focus on managing what is within your control and learn to move positively*.
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Let's welcome the holy month of Ramadan🌙
As the world was celebrating the new month of April yesterday, the Muslims were also welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, which is the most blessed month in the Islamic calendar.
For those who need to know, Ramadan has start today, Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, and will be completed next month on Sunday, 1st of May 2022.
Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W) said Sins will be forgiven to those who are ready to repent, the gates of heaven will be open and the gates of Hell are closed. Any Muslim who fasts during this holy month has accomplished one of the five pillars of Islam.
***What to know about Ramadan***
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic Lunar calendar where the Muslims are required to fast till the end of the month. A day before Ramadan or the first day of Ramadan after sighting the moon will be the day to start fasting.
The fasting begins from a break of dawn until sunset and is compulsory for every Muslim except;
A pregnant woman & a breastfeeding woman who can't endure
A sick person
A children
An old woman/man who doesn't have the strength
Someone who went on a long journey (A traveler).
This set of people are excluded from fasting and are instructed by the prophet in the holy Quran to provide for the poor fasting but have nothing to eat. This is only for those who have more money, food, and drinks they can give out without leaving their home/family hungry. But if they think they can fast with their illnesses, then they are good to go. But if they can't, they will have to provide for the poor just as I said earlier, and also they will repay their fasting when they are okay, maybe before the next Ramadan.
All Muslims, will not only abstain from foods and drinks during the holy month of Ramadan but also from sexual intercourse and bad attitude that can spoil their fasting. The Muslim must be physically and mentally stable to be able to fast just as a said earlier.
My mom is also suffering from an ulcer, so she won't be fasting this year. She will gift foods and drinks to the poor who is fasting just to be human and obey the word of God from the Holy Quran. Not that we are rich enough but my family is a little bit okay since we can eat there time a day.
In many Muslim majority countries, working hours are reduced and restaurants are also closed to honor the holy month and to reduce stress.
During the holy month of Ramadan, there are fewer sins, almost all Muslims will try to move closer to Allah (GOD), perform their Salat prayers regularly, and also obey all other rules that guide Ramadan.
At the end of Ramadan, all Muslims will celebrate Eid- al-Fitr ( Festival of breaking fast) they will now have the chance to eat and drink till the next Ramadan.
***In addiction***
`This may sound disrespectful to you, but the truth needs to be told. Sorry I need to let you know that nobody in the world has the power to stop death. We only know the date of our birth but can't know the date of our death. No matter how powerful or how wealthy we think we are, we will all leave this world as soon as we get to our final destination.`
*First are those that will die before Ramadan begins. I felt the word, coz of the death of a popular Nigerian comedian in the Nollywood film industry name Kunle Mac Tokunbo popularly known as Dejo Tunfulu. His death made me realize that everyone will leave the world as soon as they reach their final destination. The comedian has made a great contribution to Yoruba's film industry but he kick the bucket yesterday morning. Innalillahi Wainnailaihi rojium ( May his soul rest in perfect peace) and many others who lost their lives yesterday before the Muslims welcome the holy months.*
*Second, are those that would start fasting but won't see the end of the holy month (Ramadan).*
*Third, are those that would see it through till the end of Ramadan but won't survive to see the next year.*
*While fourth are those that will see the end of this year's Ramadan and will witness many more.*
To all Muslim brothers and sisters, and those that are not Muslims ( Readers, writers, and tippers ) may God keep us alive till the end of the holy month, and may we live to witness more Ramadan in good health and wealth.
*________________****________****Thanks for reading, thanks for your time. If you like what you read don't hesitate to like and subscribe. You can also share your thought in the comment box. ________________________*
**Ramadan Kareem🌙**
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***Ramadan 01***
Pictures bring back old memories
**Friday, 31 March 2022.**
Time flies, three months out of 2022 in just a blink of an eye. It's better to begin now than to regret later for not starting earlier.
`But before I launch today's article, I would like to congratulate everyone ( Writer, readers, tipper, and followers) on a big "Happy New Month" for making it into the fourth month of the year 2022. I love you all, You all are amazing for making it into another beautiful month, you're are stronger than who you think you are may we live to see the days we've been dreaming of. May this month of April be more fruitful than that of last month.`
*Without a delay let's start from here;*
I am someone who has always been used to waking up early in the morning. I do wake up by 05:00 am every day because it has become a daily routine for me since my early day in secondary. My mom will not hesitate to wake me and my sibling up early at five to help her with some chores before going to school which has now become a lifestyle for me and my sibling.
But Unfortunately, I woke up late today by 07:30 due to the stress I went through last night before going to bed, which also delay me from going on my daily workout this morning. Instead of doing nothing I just made myself available to tidy up the house since no one was at home.
I started with watching the dishes before cleaning the house and mopping the floor and then progressed to watching the dirty clothes in the house, which takes me more than two (2) hours to finish. After that, I took a shower before eating my breakfast at 11 o'clock lol😀 that sounds funny, eating breakfast after eleven don't be shocked that how most African families eat their breakfasts mostly, especially some Nigerian parents. I made some delicious for myself (Bread, egg, and tea) since no one is around. Still, there is no electricity after I finished eating, so decided to move to the balcony to take some fresh but was too sunny. The sun was reflecting on the balcony causing heat then I move back inside to have some rest.
I was on the bed resting, counting the ceiling, looking at the ceiling fan hoping that the NEPA (electricity provider) will bring the light 😀lol but all hope was in vain, not even flashing 🤣. I couldn't sleep so I keep staring at the ceiling, I was trying to adjust my body to change position before I locate the album of our family pictures. So I decided to have a look at it to keep myself busy before going to my football training in the afternoon coz I was not able to make it in the morning due to the stress I went through yesterday waking up late.
I started going through my mom's pictures and later to my dad and siblings' pictures laughing and smiling 🤣🤣 before finding my primary and secondary school old pictures. In one of the primary school pictures, I was with my school bag, holding a basket where I do keep my food and water bottle. In the second picture, I was crying with my mouth open🤣 while my mum was petting me lol🤣. I can't just stop laughing after seeing this... Do you know what the funniest part I was asking myself if truly I was the one in the picture haha?😂 I arrange it and put it back in the album, and then go for the one with the secondary school pictures.
I started with the one I snapped during my first year in secondary school, I was still a novice then, a good student. I was putting on a big uniform with a big tie..... Don't laugh 😅 and then proceed to look before seeing a particular one in which I was lifting a trophy won by the school team. I was like wow, I am a championoooooonnnnn haha,🤣😂 don't mind the writing of my champion. it was just like madness coz nobody was with me, I was just speaking to myself alone in the room🤣.
During my days in senior secondary school, I have a lot of achievements for my school and also won an individual award. I won different trophies and medals. I was famous in the school, everyone loves me both teachers, students, and the principal. I was given the sports private badge and also the captain of the school team controlling all sports activities in the school. I also won different awards for the school in all sports activities like 100 meters relay, high jump, long jump, and many more which I could not remember.
I know you all are expecting me to share some of the pictures. Am sorry for that, my phone wasn't good enough for a clear picture
That's how I spent half of my day looking at pictures which made my day awesome before going back to training in the afternoon.
**Lastly;** It is good to keep pictures because they help to bring back old memories either good or bad. We can't travel to the past likewise, we don't know what the future hold. It is better to keep them safe for our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to have a little bit of an idea of their lookalike, and what their prototypes looked like. We can also keep pictures and look at them once in a while to change our mode anytime we feel down.
*A happy new month once again, let's begin the first day of the new month with a positive mindset, so everything we do will also become positive.*
Thanks for reading..............thanks for your time, if you like what you read don't hesitate to like, subscribe and comment...💚✅
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Every Champions Has A Beginning
I always wondered how the top stars were able to become the best version of themselves.
How People, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Micheal Jordan, Serena Williams managed to accomplish great positions with amazing things in life (Fame, Money, cars, houses, and more).
I used to think that this set of people become world champions because they were lucky enough to be gifted by God ( Born with something special) or maybe they were born with a silver spoon which has made it easier for them to achieve their goals in life. But lately, I get to understand that all these people we see as celebrities and as champions are not just what they become today in one day, week, month, or year. They all have a significant beginning.
You see every champion you see today or every successful man you come across also begins from somewhere. They have also gone through life difficulties/challenges which later mode them into what they become today. Cristiano was from a poor family, cleaning the street with his sister before he become the world's highest goal scorer in the history of men's football with Fame and unending wealth. Gabriel Jesus was also a street painter before he become a Manchester City striker and many other great stars. These people also begin from somewhere before becoming champions. But if you see anyone who becomes successful without striving and battling in life then someone has sacrificed and fought for them in the past which has made it easier for them to become the best version of themselves.
What I'm trying to pass through is that no matter who you are, the situation you are in right now or the level you want to achieve, perhaps you're dreaming of attending a greater height in life, greater than your vision, even greater than the greatest in life, you will still have to start from the scratch coz every accomplishment in life begins with the decision to try.
To becomes a champion in life requires a lot of sacrifices and hard work. But most people fail to endure the pain and hardship attached to it which made them become a loser.
When we see a champion with what he deserves (Cars, mansions, and more ) most people will say "Wow" without knowing the true story behind the scene where the work is done.
For every champion in life, there's will always be a story for him to voice to the world about how he overcomes all odds and risks to become a leader and world changer
***Conclusion***
Just as they say, success is like according a stair, you can't take three steps at a time, else you are going to strip and fall, so to avoid meeting yourself on the ground as a loser, you need to focus and take one step at a time to move yourself to the top as a champion.
You will surely make it if you are ready to endure the pain and learn from the right people following their footsteps as your role model. Also, take things easy, don't rush life, don't be lazy wait for God's time, and pray surely your current situation will be an added story to your life history when you make it and become a champion.
You and I are champions, only just to activate the beast in us to discover our full potential.......Let's do this together💚
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Stay blessed and remain blessed💚
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Back to training.
Tuesday 26th of October was one of the days I can never forget in my life coz it was good for me without saying bad to myself.
How it all happens.
On Tuesday, October 2021, was the final match of the Oba Cup (King Cup).
The competition was hosted by the community leaders and financed by the Oba in other to support the local footballers financially and also help the upcoming stars to gain more exposure to playing against unfamiliar teams. This would help them to know their area of weakness to work on and will also motivate them to move closer to their dream.
Without saying much the competition was a knockout game with 32 different teams in the local government. It's was confirmed to all coaches earlier before the opening match that a maximum of 24 players with two goalkeepers are to be registered before a team can be qualified to partake in the competition.
Luckily my team starts the opening game at home and wins with four goals to nil to secure a place in the next round. we made it into round 16 after knocking down our first opponents which I only manage to score a goal. We repeated the same goal-scoring in the quarter-final to secure a spot in the last four (semi-final) of the tournament. Luckily we progress into the final winning a stronger team from a penalty shootout to particulate in the final of the Oba Cup.
The final was to commence on the 24th, of October 2021 but was later postponed to the 26th due to some traditional reasons and also to make the final a memorable one.
On Tuesday 26th of October, the final begins exactly by 02:pm with thousand of fans. The first half ended goallessly and we all left the field with our heads down, I left the playing ground with pain in my right knee after being fouled in the 20th minute. After some minutes of rest, I feel relieved and the referee resume the game. The second half begins, seventy minutes played without a goal. Luckily I was fouled in the 78 minutes in the right angle of the goalkeeper box which the referee awarded us with a penalty and the captain scored the penalty to give the lead to my team.
The game continues but I could not endure the pain anymore and I was later substituted the eighty-three minutes before the end of the game.
The referee blow the final whistle in the 93rd minute and we won the 2021 Oba Cup and celebrate to the fullest. I could not join the team coz the knee keeps swelling as my teammates were celebrating the wins. I was later taken to the team doctor and he confirms that I will recover fully in five to six months, which has led to my 5 monthly injuries.
Good to be back on the pitch of play for me to start doing what I do best.......
It is a great feeling making it back into training after a long-time knee injury. Am glad to be back fully on the pitch of play, to do what I loved most.
During these five months of Injury, I learned a lot about life as an upcoming star ( footballer) which has motivated me that no matter the hardship am going through I need to endure the pain and keep pushing to make my dream come true.
The main reason why I am been so busy making an article this week was that am now training twice a day to regain my stamina and also for me to recover my lost form.
The picture below says it all, the moments when you finally survive a long-time injury and your coach and teammate are happy to see you back on the pitch of play.
Thanks for your time .................💚💯
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Under the world
I look into the world and started questioning myself "Where are we even going in this world? Did our so-called leaders ( Governments) are working toward the aims of transforming the world into a better place for the upcoming generation or will the unborn kids also go through all this violet crime and life difficulties?
Then I found out that those we position as the leaders have failed. They are not capable to control their home talkless of leading the country into the promised land. All they care for is to smuggle/embezzled the money and resources belonging to the development of the country and for the growth of the citizens to a developed country ( Abroad ) for the betterment of themselves and their families. They had failed to contribute positively to change the world into a better place because of their selfish act.
Looking into the current situation we found ourselves in today's world. The world is now becoming scarier for everyone to live peacefully without fear. It is so sad to visualize that more disasters will happen to the next generation. That the next years the world might become worst and more dangerous than it is today if nothing is done to stop the violent crime from people today.
No one is even safe anymore, coz you can't even work alone anymore during the day or night, you can't even board a bus alone. The rate at which is criminality is increasing every blessed day is so alarming that our future is at stake. The media never stop bombing us with more of killing, rapists, robbery, bullying, drugs trafficking, and many other bad acts which also keep skyrocketing every day despite the awareness of those we called our leaders (Government) but nothing is been done to stop it.
Those we called leaders are inhuman coz they don't even care about it since it didn't have any effect on their family, they prefer to see the citizens losing their life every blessed day. Most of them have the power to stop this act but won't cause they are the ones behind them, backing and using them to carry out the criminal operations.
**March 26, 2022**.
I woke up early yesterday and then pick up my canvas to go out for my daily workout which I have been trying to meet up with for the past few days for me to regain my stability. On the norm, I usually get up from bed by 06:3o a.m. but yesterday decide to make it earlier coz it's the weekend and also I need to get back home before sunrise.
Luckily I get back home early before and then took a shower to get rid of the sweat in my and to feel relaxed. After that, I made something delicious for my breakfasts since my mom and sister weren't around...
Some minutes later, after I finished eating I took some rest coz I have nothing important to do for the day. I try to sleep but could not coz everywhere ( both Indoor & outdoor ) is feeling heated. The NEPA (electric provider) has been offending with their crazy bills and without even using providing the citizens with light, which makes everywhere feel bored and heated.
I decided to surf the net for a movie to keep my company but did not find an interesting one. So, I move to the balcony to take some fresh air. A few minutes later I recall a movie which @Princessbusayo shared in her last writing title "Harrison". Good, I found it on Netflix. So I started watching before I noticed a text message from my mom, which he asked me to meet her at her shop in the market. I quickly stop the movie and arrange to meet her, coz I thought something bad had happened.
On getting to her shop everywhere was calm and voiceless unlike before where it was always noisy, I think the lady/women in the house will know well how busy and noisy it is in the market. She asked me to help her deliver some goods to one of her customers that no one is allowed to make a sale today coz something terrible happen. I was curious to know what had happened why no one is buying and no one is selling every other seller was also absent.
My mom explained to me how some robbers killed a particular woman in the market who is going back home last night. She explained further saying the woman had taken a bus which is full of robbers but she was not aware until the robbers asked all passengers in the bus to release all they got ( Jewelry, gold phone, and earrings). Everyone did, but the woman refused so they focused her to release the money and then pushed her down from the moving bus on the highway after they've snatched all she got. The woman was trying to survive on the highway, crawling and groaning for help before he was smashed by a truck which lead to her death.
I feel heartbroken after hearing this from my mom and then sit down, worrying about where the world is heading to. Some minutes later I saw a notification message from my phoenix browser I decided to check on it, then I saw another issue where an 18 years old girl was raped to death by some gangs and later dumped her dead body in a mechanic shop next to her house.
`I cried out and repeats the statement "Where are we even going in this world " what the f**k is happening. Are we even safe? Who is next to be hurt?`
I just stood up crying and help her deliver the goods and then went back home in a bad mood.
***I wonder what would have happened to the woman's body before her relatives got to know about the bad news coz some people are so wicked they might have tried to cut off some part from her body for a money ritual.....(wicked world). The most painful part is the future of her kid's coz nobody can ever be like their mother no matter how they try to appear to them as a mom. I just feel poor for the children losing their mom at an early age😓.***
I need to stop here coz I can't even say everything things happening in the world that the leaders are aware of but did not take any steps to make changes. Guys, I need your opinion in the comment section on how the world can stop all this violet crime and make the world a better place for unborn kids ( Next generation).
Thanks for reading, thanks for your time❤.......I remain Olarewaju
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A fire outbreak I witnessed in Lagos Island (apongbon)
Today's article should have been my first writing on this platform, but I manage to replace it with a welcome article about the goal of @readcash to all writers and also with a little introduction just for me to gain confidence and win more followers/readers and also to con net with top writers. You can check if you like through the link below.
https://read.cash/@Olarewaju/a-good-way-to-start-read-cash-b472f6c7
Without wasting much time let's focus on today's article.
I have been out of training since late last year, due to a knee injury. It might look surprising to you, asking yourself if truly I am a footballer. Yes, I'm don't be surprised but not professional yet still working on myself, my weaknesses for me to be the best version of myself in my chosen career. Maybe next time I will write about that, let's continue.
I was so lucky to recover after a long time knee injury since late last year. The team doctor had advised me not to go into any game throughout this week after recovering from a 4 months injury, she also said I should use this week to regain my strength by engaging in a slight workout. So I planned to on jogging every morning from Surulere to Lagos island, which is about 13km which I have been trying to meet up for the past three days.
I wake up as usual on Wednesday morning for my daily workout and I begin my jogging from Surulere by quarter to seven. After some minutes of jogging, let's say 2km to reach Lagos island then I saw a burning fire down the bridge which everyone was trying to run for their life. Car, buses, motorcycles were all taking a u-turn to avoid losing their life and property. I decided to move closer to the burning scene to ask what cause the burning fire, but everyone was too busy to give me an answer. Looking down from the bridge I saw men risking their lives to help in quenching before the burning fire gets out of control. Whereas some hoodlums were only pretending to stop the fire, just for them to go away with people's goods, money, and properties. Unfortunately, I wasn't with my phone to take a picture or video of the burning scene . Many shops under the bridges mostly the ones built with plank were destroyed and burnt to ashes with goods worth billions. But fortunately no loss of life and injury.
An hour later the Lagos fire team arrive to put out the raging fire but it was late already. The bridge was badly affected and was later blocked to ensure the safety of all road users. The bridge is one of the most important bridges in Lagos island for commercial activities and all. Nigerians mostly the Lagosian will know well how important this bridge is to all traders.
The fire was later quenched by the Lagos state fire service and the road was closed to save people's lives and properties.
Later in the evening a friend of mine whose mother's shop was burnt also put to my notice the cause of the incident. That's it is due to low shortage of electricity in the country which makes a particular guy which is yet to be known to burn a candle for him not to sleep in the dark. Unfortunately, the candle falls on a chemical which leads to the fire outbreak melting the building wires which increases the burning and later leads to a loss in goods worth billions.
For those living outside Nigeria reading theses, I don't know if you're experiencing the same thing in your county but I want you to know Nigerians for the pasts week have been living with a severe shortage of electricity. The situation was generalized all over the state, there was no light everywhere. The Nepa (electricity provider) only brought the light ones in two days which only last an hour, not even up to an hour in my area. This is part of the reason that leads to the crisis of fire outbreaks, resulting in the unrest in Lagos apongbon bridge on Wednesday morning.
I hope the government can sympathize and assist these people cos that is all most of them had, and that is where they take their daily incomes.
**In addition.**
*Lastly, I found out some people were also trying to buy and hold more petrol due to the scarcity of petroleum in the country. I will advise you to keep it in a safe place far away from fire or not buy it down at all to avoid damages to life and properties. I think a word should be enough for the wise. Please let be guided, may God protects and guide us all. Stay safe and take care.....❤*
To my readers who go through my first article after sharing the link to my first article on my social media pages, gratitude to you all. I can see some turn up from different people all over and also from top writers on this platform trying to put me through I appreciate you all.
*Thanks for reading ❤............ I remain* ***Olarewaju***
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A good way to start (Read. cash)
It is a great privileged for me to join this platform. I am motivated to begin my journey as a writer/blogger on this platform.
According to my finding and what I have read from some top writers like @Fexonice1 and @Olasquare before and after joining this platform. I found out read cash is a writing home/platform where writers get paid in Bch by a robot called rusty or the rewarder for creating/writing good articles and also earn when engaging and making reasonable comments on other users' articles.
One of the main aims I found out about this platform is to help create awareness of Bitcoin cash by awarding writers with BCH for its adoption to take over the world. In another way, it is a blogging home for writers to discover their writing skills and build them into a better writers/bloggers.
It is an early advantage to some old users who found has this platform early coz many writers lives have changed positively through writing and now living in the part of their dream. Most of these users has connected with different people from different parts of the globe through writing which has helped them to earn big through reading and writing on this platform which I can name two to three.
When I'm between the age of 9-10, I love writing about myself, my parents, my friends and also when we went for an excursion even when I know my writing then is nonsense lol. But something bad happens which stopped me from writing not until today. As time goes on i would share the reason for that, coz it a long story but for now am glad to make it into writing through a friend also a brother @Gaftekloriginal who put me through before joining this platform. I will make explore more to build myself in every writing area, express myself, shared my opinion through writing and most important part for me is to explore more through reading from the top writers on this platform which can add positively to my writing skill.
Yeah, I know I started late but i don't think it too late for me start here because most time in life it not about how early or late that will determine ones success. It about commitment, dedication and hard work that will determine ones success. In life every single step must always have a a starting point and I here I am today as a newbies starting as an amateur but as time goes on I will motivate myself by gaining confidence through reading and building my blogging space in other to communicate clear with confident to my readers.
The journey begins .............................. 🔝🏃🏾♂️
I will looking forward to have you yes you😊 as my first ever sponsor on this platform and I would also love it if you all can encourage me by reading and comment...........Thanks in advance.
Thanks once again for reading❤
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