🔥 Tinubu Wakes Up to Benue Crisis – Drops Bold New Security Plan! It looks like President Bola Tinubu is finally stepping up to tackle the chaos in Benue and across Nigeria’s North-Central region and not a moment too soon! After the recent heartbreaking massacre in Yelewata, where over 150 innocent lives were lost, the federal government has rolled out a fresh security game plan aimed at ending the bloodshed once and for all. 🚨 So, What’s the Game Plan? At a peace summit in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, spilled the details of the new "peace roadmap." The plan includes: 🔹 Tougher military presence in attack-prone communities 🔹 Tighter intelligence work – no more surprises 🔹 More grassroots engagement with local leaders and youth 🔹 A dedicated Peace & Reconciliation Committee > “This is a fight for our future. We can’t keep burying our people and doing nothing,” Akume said. 🤔But Will It Work? That’s the big question. While many Nigerians are hopeful, some are side-eyeing the government, wondering if this is just another round of empty promises. > “We want action, not announcements. Let them send real help, not just headlines,” said a frustrated farmer from Guma. ✅ Why This Matters Benue and other parts of the North-Central have been under siege for years. If this plan actually works, it could bring peace, restore farms, and help displaced families rebuild their lives. 📢 What do you think — too late or better late than never? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s talk. Yusocial Gist Hub has got you covered with updates as they drop!

🔥 Tinubu Moves Swiftly on Benue Massacre – Enugu Nabs Herdsmen Informants In the wake of the gruesome killings in Benue State, President Bola Tinubu has taken bold steps by setting up a Peace Committee and ordering the immediate arrest of the perpetrators behind the Yelewata massacre that claimed over 150 lives. The president described the attack as “barbaric and unacceptable,” assuring Nigerians that “this violence must end now.” According to the Presidency, the newly formed Benue Peace Committee will include community leaders, security officials, and peace advocates, with a clear mandate: restore calm and prevent future bloodshed. > “We cannot allow our farmlands to become graveyards,” Tinubu said during a security briefing. ⚖️ Enugu Fights Back: Two Informants Arrested Meanwhile, in a related development, the Enugu State Government has confirmed recent herdsmen attacks on farmlands in the Eha-Amufu area and swiftly announced the arrest of two suspected local informants believed to be working with the attackers. Governor Peter Mbah warned that anyone collaborating with criminals will face the full weight of the law. > “Enugu will not tolerate traitors,” he declared. “We are securing our borders, our communities, and our people.” 🚨 The Bigger Picture As tensions rise across the Middle Belt and Southeast, Nigerians are watching closely. The President’s response and Enugu’s quick arrests signal a stronger stance on rural insecurity,but will it be enough? 📌 Follow Yusocial Gist Hub for real-time updates, grassroots reactions, and what these moves mean for your community. 🔁 Like. Share. Speak up. This is not just news—it’s your Nigeria.

💔 “Blood in Benue”: 150 Killed in Midnight Horror — Where Is Nigeria’s Conscience?? Benue is bleeding and the nation can’t keep silent. In a heart-wrenching midnight massacre, suspected armed herdsmen stormed the peaceful village of Yelewata, Benue State, leaving behind ashes, tears, and more than 150 dead bodies, including children who had nowhere to run. They came under the cover of darkness. In minutes, homes were set on fire. A local market, where many families had taken refuge, turned into a death trap. Entire households were wiped out. Survivors say the gunmen moved “like demons” shooting, burning, destroying. > “They didn’t spare even toddlers. We begged. We ran. But death was faster,” a survivor whispered, still covered in ash and blood. This isn’t a movie. This is Nigeria today. 💔 Not Just an Attack—A Slaughter This is one of the deadliest attacks in Nigeria this year, and yet again, Benue is left asking: Where is the protection? Where is the justice? President Tinubu has condemned the killings and promised to visit but the people have heard it all before. > “We don’t need condolences—we need safety,” cried a community elder. “Our lands are soaked in blood, and Abuja is giving speeches.” 🚨 Thousands Displaced. Help Still Far. With houses burnt, crops destroyed, and hundreds displaced, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has moved in—but it’s not enough. Survivors are sleeping in the open, mourning with empty stomachs and shattered hope. Why This Story Must Not Die This is bigger than Benue. This is a mirror of the growing insecurity tearing Nigeria apart. If this could happen to them—it could happen to any of us. 🔁 Share this. Speak up. Cry out. Demand action. 📌 Follow Yusocial Gist Hub for real voices, raw updates, and ways to help.

🔥 June 12: Nigerians Hit the Streets, Demand Real Democracy! Today isn’t just Democracy Day it’s a day of bold voices, peaceful protests, and a rising demand for real change in Nigeria. From Lagos to Abuja, Nigerians have taken to the streets, led by the fearless Take-It-Back Movement, civil society groups, and everyday citizens tired of the silence. Their message? “Enough is enough!" Despite tight police presence, protest leaders insist they won’t be silenced. They’ve written to the police not for permission but for protection, standing on their right to peaceful assembly. Even more powerful? Fifteen top civil society organizations have teamed up, choosing a single protest ground to make their voices louder and harder to ignore. This unity sends a clear message: the people are watching. Meanwhile, armed security surrounds the National Assembly as President Tinubu delivers his Democracy Day speech inside, celebration; outside, agitation. One protester put it best: > “We’re not just celebrating democracy—we’re fighting for it.” So, what side of history will you be on? 💬 Drop your thoughts below. Is Nigeria truly a democracy or just playing the part? 📌 Follow Gist Hub here on YuSocial for raw updates, street reactions, and more.

Pastor Abel Damina Claims Offerings Are Spent by Men, Not God Pastor Abel Damina Provokes Debate by Claiming Offerings Are Spent by Men, Not God In a bold declaration that challenges traditional church doctrine, Pastor Abel Damina has asserted that church offerings and tithes are not intended for divine use but are spent by men. The founder of Abel Damina Ministries International (ADMI) has reignited controversy within Christian circles with comments made during a recent sermon that quickly went viral. Damina’s statement was straightforward and provocative: “No offering goes to heaven; men spend it every time we gather offerings. All the offerings we give to God go to men.” This assertion questions the widely held belief among many believers that their contributions are directly sent to heaven or used solely for divine purposes. The preacher is known for his unconventional views and outspoken attitude toward mainstream Christian teachings. Previously, he has sparked debates by suggesting that practices such as smoking and drinking are not sins in Christianity, further illustrating his willingness to challenge orthodox doctrines. During the sermon, Damina also criticized pastors who manipulate congregations by promising that tithing will open the doors of heaven. He pointed out that these doors have been open since Jesus’ resurrection, and that such claims are mere psychological tactics: “The doors have never been closed; they are just working on people’s minds,” he said. Addressing the backlash over his stance on tithing, Damina accused some pastors of hypocrisy. “Some say I’m evil because I say you shouldn’t pay tithe, that I and my children should pay tithe,” he explained. “They only talk like that to keep collecting money from people. If they stopped, they wouldn’t get anything,” he added. He further alleged that many clergy demanding tithes from their followers do not practice what they preach. “Most of these pastors are greedy; they collect from everyone but don’t pay anyone,” he claimed. Damina’s transparency and critical attitude have endeared him to some skeptics while infuriating traditionalists within the church. This outspoken stance has stirred a wider conversation about transparency, the true purpose of tithes and offerings, and the integrity of certain religious leaders. With his provocative comments, Damina continues to challenge believers to think critically about longstanding religious practices and teachings. #gisthub

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Baby Loses An Eye From A Kiss Michelle Saaiman wrote: --- "Awareness post. I've been contemplating whether to share our devastating experience over the past 7 months. I usually don't post such personal 'situations', especially relating to my children. However, I do feel it necessary to make people understand WHY YOU SHOULD NOT KISS SOMEONE'S BABY. This is something that I've read a thousand times, but we've never really been too bothered about it - I mean, what's the worst that can happen, right? Wrong. I was so wrong. About 7 months ago, my baby (then 1y 4m) developed what looked like an eye infection. Our GP prescribed antibiotic drops, and off we went. Two days later, we noticed that there was something seriously wrong with the eye. It looked like something was growing inside his eyeball (which was not there the day before). Furthermore, we realised that he had no feeling in his eye, as he literally put his finger in his eye, scratching his eyeball, without even flinching. This is not normal. Something was seriously wrong. I immediately consulted my GP again, and I could see she was extremely concerned. She arranged for us to see an ophthalmologist immediately. I left her office and drove directly to the ophthalmologist. My child was diagnosed with Herpes Virus in his left eye. Yes, Herpes Virus - like the one that causes feverblisters on lips. I've never heard of something so ridiculous. I mean, really, a feverblister growing on his cornea!!!??? I won't go into too much detail about all the treatment and trauma, but after thousands of dollars of medication, two trips to the teater, hospitalisation, biopsy, specialists visits (even a pediatrician from America that assisted), and an amazing pharmacist who had to 'make' special medicine for our baby's condition, we eventually managed to get the virus in remission. The scariest part is that this virus, if left untreated, can migrate to the brain. Many other complications can also ensue. As Herpes Virus cannot really be 'cured', just 'managed', it tends to flair up every now and again, which is unfortunately what happened to our baby. Due to the damage caused to the eye, he developed a hole (open wound) in his eye, a 'cornea defect', and our baby's defect was 4mm in size. It's the most traumatic experience to look at your baby, and literally see a 4mm open wound in his eye, which is so clearly visible. It's been confirmed by several doctors that the Herpes Virus could only have been transferred by someone who had an active feverblister, kissing mour baby on (or close) to the eye, or on his hand whereafter he touched his eye. Our baby lost most of his vision and sensation in his left eye. Due to the open wound, the eye was/is infected constantly. Also, if we can't get the wound to heal, he will (not can, but WILL) be losing the eye in totality. Fast forward to January of this year, and we are on a plane to South Africa to consult a pediatric ophthalmologist. Today our baby underwent the first of three surgeries, in an attempt to save his eye. The second surgery involves harvesting nerves from his leg, and implanting it into the eye. If that procedure is successful, he will eventually (and hopefully) be eligible for a cornea transplant, provided that a suitable donor is secured. Our baby's eyelids are stitched closed, to protect the eye, but I can only imagine how uncomfortable that must be for him. Whether any vision can ever be restored, is unknown at this stage, but we have made peace with the fact that he could very well be (permanently) blind in his left eye. Our main priority at this stage is just to save the eye itself and to prevent further infections. The moral of the story- don't let anyone kiss your baby. Such a silly virus caused so much trauma and damage, its just not worth it!" #gisthub

Mr. Jude Idada shares his encounter at a public medical facility. Here's what he said: --- I went there. This medical laboratory. One run by the government. One of the tall laboratory scientists was dazzling to look at and conservatively dressed. She routinely came out and chatted with us all as she coordinated the sample taking. A young man sitting two seats away from me. Who had authority in his mien and a certain material comfort in his dressing spoke to her to everyone's hearing. "Madam, good morning. Has any one told you that you are a very beautiful woman?" She turned to him as we all listened in. "No o. This is a work place. No body talks of beauty. It is hard work we compliment here." "In that case, you are a very beautiful and hardworking woman." "Thank you for your comment about my hardworking nature. We are trying to show you people that government establishments can be as efficient as private companies, even though the staff are paid little because you pay little." "That is not good madam, you deserve to make money. In fact I am imagining how you will look if someone spends good money on you." "Please o. I don't want anyone to spend money on me. I want to spend money on myself. That is why I want to be paid more for the work I do here, if you people agree to pay more for government services." People laughed and cracked jokes at her expense. And the man stayed on her with zero focus, a sly smile on his face. He started speaking again as people convoked a jocular bedlam. "Madam, what if I take you to dinner and show you how I can spend money on you while making you earn the money?" She titled her gaze from the folks she had been in a friendly banter and settled it on him. "Dinner?" "Yes. Any restaurant of your choice any where in Lagos." She lifted her hand up, fingers spread out on which there was a wedding band and a studded engagement ring. "I hope that you can see that I am a married woman." "Yes. But it makes no difference." "It makes no difference to take a married woman out for dinner?" "Yes. You will go home after dinner. So it has no effect on your marriage." "And what will I tell my husband that I am going to?: "You are an adult, I expect that you have known him long enough to know what to tell him and what not to tell him." Everyone fell silent and turned to him. He was sitting at the edge of his seat. Confidence oozing out. She was staring down at him. "And if I know that he will not permit me to go out to dinner with you?" "Then if I were you, I will either ask for forgiveness after I have gone out for dinner with me or I will tell him that something came up at work that demands me staying late." "Oh no o! I cannot lie to my husband." "In that case you should ask for forgiveness." She placed her arms across her chest and turned to him fully. "What is this thing you want to tell me about that you need dinner to tell me?" "It is a life changing offer I want to make to you and I believe you deserve to hear it over good food and drinks." "That is expensive to spend money on just because of an offer." "It is befitting the occasion." "If you have so much money why are you at a public hospital?" "I will tell you why if you come to dinner with me." She shifted her balance from one leg to the other and held his gaze. "So if I don't come for this dinner I will not hear this offer from you?" "Exactly." "What if I come with my husband for this dinner?" "Then I will not make the offer and he willl have to pay for the dinner." "Hmmmm." People started giving her unsolicited advice. Most of it funny and eliciting laughter. She kept looking at him. He kept looking at her. Finally she said after sighing and uncrossing her arms. "I cannot go for dinner with you if I cannot come with my husband." "Okay." "But if you give me your number, I will call you when I think about it and let you know if I can do lunch..." Lagos Jude Idada February 22, 2025 --- #gisthub

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Duolingo's Owl Mascot Duo 'Dies' Amidst Super Bowl Drama: What Does This Mean for Users? Duolingo, the popular language-learning app, has recently stirred up a whirlwind of speculation and humor by announcing the "death" of its beloved green owl mascot, Duo. This announcement coincided with a series of events that have left users both amused and bewildered. The Announcement and Its Aftermath On February 11, 2025, Duolingo posted a message declaring Duo's demise, requesting privacy during an "investigation" into the matter. The post was laced with tongue-in-cheek references, humorously attributing Duo's death to users' failure to complete their lessons. This playful approach led to a flurry of memes and speculations across social media platforms. The Super Bowl Connection Adding to the intrigue, the announcement came shortly after Kendrick Lamar's performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, where he performed his diss track "Not Like Us," despite legal attempts by Drake to prevent it. Following this, Duolingo aired an ad mocking Drake, referencing his label's owl logo and promoting their new music course. The timing of these events has led to speculation about a connection between the Super Bowl performance, the ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake, and Duolingo's mascot. Duo's Role in Duolingo's Strategy Duo has been more than just a mascot; it has been a central figure in Duolingo's user engagement strategy. Known for its persistent reminders and playful nudges, Duo has become a symbol of the app's commitment to keeping users on track with their language learning goals. However, some users have expressed frustration with Duo's constant prompts, leading to discussions about the balance between motivation and annoyance. Looking Ahead While the "death" of Duo is likely a publicity stunt, it raises questions about the future direction of Duolingo's branding and user engagement strategies. Will this lead to a new mascot, a shift in the app's approach to user interaction, or is it simply a creative marketing move? Only time will tell. Your Thoughts What do you think about Duolingo's recent antics? Do you find Duo's reminders helpful or intrusive? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #gisthub

Clash of the Titans: Pat Mahomes Sr. and John Rocker Face Off in Fiery Confrontation Amidst Super Bowl Week In a surprising turn of events during Super Bowl week in New Orleans, Pat Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and former MLB pitcher John Rocker were involved in a heated altercation on Bourbon Street. The confrontation, captured on video, showcased the two ex-athletes exchanging sharp words, with bystanders intervening to prevent escalation. This incident has reignited public interest in both figures, known for their colorful personalities and past controversies. Rocker, who played for teams like the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians, is infamous for his outspoken nature and a 1999 interview where he made derogatory remarks about various groups. Mahomes Sr., a former MLB pitcher, has faced legal issues, including multiple DWI arrests. Adding fuel to the fire, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has hinted at a potential celebrity boxing match between Mahomes Sr. and Rocker at an upcoming "Rough N' Rowdy" event. While the fight hasn't been officially confirmed, the speculation has garnered significant attention. This unexpected clash between two former sports figures has captivated fans and the media alike, blending nostalgia with the allure of a potential showdown. Whether this leads to a full-fledged boxing match or remains a fleeting moment, it underscores the enduring public fascination with sports personalities and their off-field interactions. #gisthub

Marc Fogel's Release from Russian Detention: A Diplomatic Milestone Marc Fogel, a 61-year-old American history teacher, has been released from Russian detention after a prolonged legal battle. In August 2021, Fogel was arrested at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport for carrying approximately 17 grams of medical marijuana prescribed to him for chronic pain. Despite his claim of medical necessity, Russian authorities charged him with drug trafficking, leading to a 14-year prison sentence. The breakthrough in Fogel's case came through diplomatic negotiations led by U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff. On February 11, 2025, the White House announced that Fogel had been released in an "exchange," though specific details of the agreement remain undisclosed. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz described the release as a "show of good faith" from Russia and a positive step toward ending the war in Ukraine. Fogel's return to the United States was marked by a heartfelt reunion with his family. Upon arrival, he expressed gratitude to President Trump for honoring a promise made to his mother, who had spoken to Trump at a rally shortly before an assassination attempt. Fogel referred to President Trump as a hero and thanked Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his role in securing his freedom. Fogel's case highlights the challenges faced by individuals detained under foreign legal systems and the critical role of diplomatic channels in resolving such situations. The resolution of Fogel's detention also reflects broader geopolitical dynamics, particularly in the context of U.S.-Russia relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While the specifics of the exchange remain confidential, the event signals potential shifts in diplomatic engagement between the two nations. For those interested in the broader implications of this case, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories behind international disputes and the enduring importance of diplomatic efforts in safeguarding the rights and well-being of citizens abroad. #gisthub #marcfogel