• Today, we had an amazing STEP Cohort 1 end-of-program event and it was my pleasure connecting with other great Founders who have (rather than complain), chosen to build solutions to life's many challenges.

    The after-event hangout with Mr. Ifedy and Mr. Austin was the icing on the cake; where we shared our blunt feedback on our experiences about the program and they shared more insights on how we can form the right network to grow our Startups.
    This is one priceless experience.

    My gratitude goes to the STEP team, Idea Africa and the UK Nigeria Tech Hub who have made this journey worthwhile.

    Thank you all plentifully!

    #STEP #UKNigeriaTechHub
    Today, we had an amazing STEP Cohort 1 end-of-program event and it was my pleasure connecting with other great Founders who have (rather than complain), chosen to build solutions to life's many challenges. The after-event hangout with Mr. Ifedy and Mr. Austin was the icing on the cake; where we shared our blunt feedback on our experiences about the program and they shared more insights on how we can form the right network to grow our Startups. This is one priceless experience. My gratitude goes to the STEP team, Idea Africa and the UK Nigeria Tech Hub who have made this journey worthwhile. Thank you all plentifully! #STEP #UKNigeriaTechHub
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  • When the results from a test or competition is published and your children always come top on the list, you may not realize what God has done for you.

    Imagine having to worry about how to put food on the table and also worry that your kids are not doing well academically; this will put you in an "ikegwuru" situation.

    Father, thank you for fighting my battles for me.

    Feel free to share this video with someone.
    Let them know that they may not be where they hoped to be; but they're definitely not where they used to be.

    #gratitude
    When the results from a test or competition is published and your children always come top on the list, you may not realize what God has done for you. Imagine having to worry about how to put food on the table and also worry that your kids are not doing well academically; this will put you in an "ikegwuru" situation. Father, thank you for fighting my battles for me. Feel free to share this video with someone. Let them know that they may not be where they hoped to be; but they're definitely not where they used to be. #gratitude
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  • Walk with me, let me tell you a karmic story.

    A friend of mine, let's call her Uduak, banks with a certain Nigerian bank.

    Whenever she goes there to carry out transactions, she dashes money to the police officer and the private security guards on duty. Nothing huge, but enough for them to express their deepest gratitude each time.

    One time, Uduak's mother was very sick and in the hospital. As her primary caregiver, Uduak was in charge of buying medication, paying for tests, and other things. One day, she had to pay some medical bills. But there was a problem.

    She'd spent so much money that day, that she'd exceeded the daily transaction limit on her account. It was a weekend and the bank was closed. So, she couldn't walk in and increase her transaction limit.

    Desperate to take out money and pay for her mother's treatment, Uduak asked one of the security guys, the one she'd known the longest, if her sibling could pay some money into his account and he'd withdraw some of it and give it to her in cash and transfer the remainder into her account.

    "No problem, Ma," he replied.

    The money was sent - ₦350,000. Mr Security Guard said he hadn't gotten the credit alert. Maybe it was the network. Call and confirm that it was sent. Yes, it was sent. Let's wait, the alert will come. Uduak waited. After some time had passed, Mr Security Guard acknowledged receipt. Then he said he couldn't give her the money.

    At first, my friend thought it was a joke. You can't give me the money how? Is this playing? It's in your account. Withdraw some for me, transfer the rest.

    "Ah, me I can't do it o," the guy said. "My wife saw the money the moment it entered and she texted me that she has already used it to pay for something."

    Uduak nearly went mad. She fell to her knees and begged. For her money.

    "Please. Don't do this. That money is for my mother's treatment. She's in the hospital right now. Please. Give me the money."

    Mr Security Guard did not budge. The other guards and policeman drew closer and asked what was happening. My friend filled them in. They basically said, "Tor, there's nothing he can do nah. His wife has used it."

    At that point, my friend was wailing. What kind of trouble had she gotten herself into? She'd always been nice to them. Why would they do this to her? As she was crying, she overheard them talking, asking the guy if truly his wife had used the money. Yeah, he said she'd used it, but not all.

    They said, "If she hasn't used all, you sef, use the remaining to buy beer for us during your child dedication this coming Sunday."

    Ahhhh! My friend was weak.

    "You're using the money meant for a sick woman to buy things for your baby's dedication? You want to buy beer with it? Why are you doing this? Have I ever offended you?"

    Ignoring her, the security guard answered a call. Then he handed the phone to Uduak.

    "My wife wants to speak with you."

    Uduak collected the phone, hoping she could reason with his spouse, woman to woman. She listened with a rapidly breaking heart as the woman on the other side spoke.

    "Madam, there's no need to keep disturbing my husband. I've used the money to buy things for our baby's dedication this coming Sunday."

    "You used all my money? Just now now now, you used 350k? Madam, please. That money is meant for my mother's treatment. Please return it. I'm begging you."

    "Ha! I said I've used it nah. What do you want me to do?"

    My friend burst into fresh tears and pled with her to at least give back something, no matter how small. Grudgingly, Mrs Security Guard said she'd refund some. And that after she sent it, Uduak shouldn't stress them about repaying the rest because they wouldn't be able to do so. Mr Security Guard asked for her account details. Some minutes later, Uduak got a credit alert for ₦100,000.

    Wiping her tears, she turned and told that uniformed gang of Yahoo Princes and their Princess, that she was leaving them in the hands of God.

    We, her friends, were maaaaaad! What do you mean leave them to God? You better go back and report these 419ners to the bank.. But Uduak was too consumed with caring for her mother to bother.

    Days after that incident, Uduak's mother passed away.

    A couple of weeks or so later, Mrs Security Guard called her. To ask for forgiveness. For mercy. You see that baby they'd dedicated? Something something happened. The baby fell sick. The baby has died.

    Uduak told her she was mourning her mum too and hung up on her.

    A few days later, Mr Security Guard called. To say sorry. To ask for forgiveness. Something something happened. His brother has died.

    Again, Uduak hung up.

    More days passed. Mr Security Guard's colleague, one of the Association of Beer Drinkers, called. To ask her for mercy. Maybe pray for him. Somehow somehow, his mother fell ill after that weekend. Something something happened. His mother has died.

    Click. Hang up.

    Then the police officer called. She didn't even bother picking the call. Karma was doing a good job already - no need for her to interfere.

    Que sera sera. Let what will be, be.

    Now she's going to the bank to report them. What they started, she's about to finish. That ₦250,000 they withheld? It's gonna choke them ten ways to Sunday.

    ~ Eketi Edima Ette
    Walk with me, let me tell you a karmic story. A friend of mine, let's call her Uduak, banks with a certain Nigerian bank. Whenever she goes there to carry out transactions, she dashes money to the police officer and the private security guards on duty. Nothing huge, but enough for them to express their deepest gratitude each time. One time, Uduak's mother was very sick and in the hospital. As her primary caregiver, Uduak was in charge of buying medication, paying for tests, and other things. One day, she had to pay some medical bills. But there was a problem. She'd spent so much money that day, that she'd exceeded the daily transaction limit on her account. It was a weekend and the bank was closed. So, she couldn't walk in and increase her transaction limit. Desperate to take out money and pay for her mother's treatment, Uduak asked one of the security guys, the one she'd known the longest, if her sibling could pay some money into his account and he'd withdraw some of it and give it to her in cash and transfer the remainder into her account. "No problem, Ma," he replied. The money was sent - ₦350,000. Mr Security Guard said he hadn't gotten the credit alert. Maybe it was the network. Call and confirm that it was sent. Yes, it was sent. Let's wait, the alert will come. Uduak waited. After some time had passed, Mr Security Guard acknowledged receipt. Then he said he couldn't give her the money. At first, my friend thought it was a joke. You can't give me the money how? Is this playing? It's in your account. Withdraw some for me, transfer the rest. "Ah, me I can't do it o," the guy said. "My wife saw the money the moment it entered and she texted me that she has already used it to pay for something." Uduak nearly went mad. She fell to her knees and begged. For her money. "Please. Don't do this. That money is for my mother's treatment. She's in the hospital right now. Please. Give me the money." Mr Security Guard did not budge. The other guards and policeman drew closer and asked what was happening. My friend filled them in. They basically said, "Tor, there's nothing he can do nah. His wife has used it." At that point, my friend was wailing. What kind of trouble had she gotten herself into? She'd always been nice to them. Why would they do this to her? As she was crying, she overheard them talking, asking the guy if truly his wife had used the money. Yeah, he said she'd used it, but not all. They said, "If she hasn't used all, you sef, use the remaining to buy beer for us during your child dedication this coming Sunday." Ahhhh! My friend was weak. "You're using the money meant for a sick woman to buy things for your baby's dedication? You want to buy beer with it? Why are you doing this? Have I ever offended you?" Ignoring her, the security guard answered a call. Then he handed the phone to Uduak. "My wife wants to speak with you." Uduak collected the phone, hoping she could reason with his spouse, woman to woman. She listened with a rapidly breaking heart as the woman on the other side spoke. "Madam, there's no need to keep disturbing my husband. I've used the money to buy things for our baby's dedication this coming Sunday." "You used all my money? Just now now now, you used 350k? Madam, please. That money is meant for my mother's treatment. Please return it. I'm begging you." "Ha! I said I've used it nah. What do you want me to do?" My friend burst into fresh tears and pled with her to at least give back something, no matter how small. Grudgingly, Mrs Security Guard said she'd refund some. And that after she sent it, Uduak shouldn't stress them about repaying the rest because they wouldn't be able to do so. Mr Security Guard asked for her account details. Some minutes later, Uduak got a credit alert for ₦100,000. Wiping her tears, she turned and told that uniformed gang of Yahoo Princes and their Princess, that she was leaving them in the hands of God. We, her friends, were maaaaaad! What do you mean leave them to God? You better go back and report these 419ners to the bank.. But Uduak was too consumed with caring for her mother to bother. Days after that incident, Uduak's mother passed away. A couple of weeks or so later, Mrs Security Guard called her. To ask for forgiveness. For mercy. You see that baby they'd dedicated? Something something happened. The baby fell sick. The baby has died. Uduak told her she was mourning her mum too and hung up on her. A few days later, Mr Security Guard called. To say sorry. To ask for forgiveness. Something something happened. His brother has died. Again, Uduak hung up. More days passed. Mr Security Guard's colleague, one of the Association of Beer Drinkers, called. To ask her for mercy. Maybe pray for him. Somehow somehow, his mother fell ill after that weekend. Something something happened. His mother has died. Click. Hang up. Then the police officer called. She didn't even bother picking the call. Karma was doing a good job already - no need for her to interfere. Que sera sera. Let what will be, be. Now she's going to the bank to report them. What they started, she's about to finish. That ₦250,000 they withheld? It's gonna choke them ten ways to Sunday. ~ Eketi Edima Ette
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  • Steve Bartlett shared:

    "This is how the Japanese Men’s team left the dressing room after their win at the World Cup in 2022 👏🏾

    In 2018, they did the same thing and left a thank you note for the hosts in 3 languages.

    On top of this... photo's emerged of large groups of Japanese fans staying behind after the game to clean all of the stands.

    This isn't just a clean dressing room, it's a clear demonstration of values.

    It's a statement about respect, gratitude and attention to detail.

    The small things are the biggest indicator of the big things - your values.

    Huge respect for the Japanese national team and their wonderful culture, values and people."

    #values #japan
    Steve Bartlett shared: "This is how the Japanese Men’s team left the dressing room after their win at the World Cup in 2022 👏🏾 In 2018, they did the same thing and left a thank you note for the hosts in 3 languages. On top of this... photo's emerged of large groups of Japanese fans staying behind after the game to clean all of the stands. This isn't just a clean dressing room, it's a clear demonstration of values. It's a statement about respect, gratitude and attention to detail. The small things are the biggest indicator of the big things - your values. Huge respect for the Japanese national team and their wonderful culture, values and people." #values #japan
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  • 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
    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
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