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3. NURSES & HEALTH WORKERS – YOU SAVED OTHERS, BUT WHO SAVED YOU?

Long nights. Ward duties. Emergency calls. Saving lives every day.

But in Nigeria? Nurses retire to high blood pressure, unpaid pensions, and hospitals they can’t afford to enter.

You worked for the system—but the system didn’t work for you.

ESCAPE PLAN:

Start private elderly care or mobile health services.

Build an online brand: health tips, consultations, and products.

Create health coaching services for busy professionals.

Learn to turn your medical knowledge into a product or service.

2. CIVIL SERVANTS – OGA IN OFFICE, STRUGGLER AT HOME

You see them every day:
They dress sharp, hold titles like “Chief Planning Officer” or “Deputy Director”…

But many civil servants are just surviving on loans and promises.

You spend 30 years working… then 3 years chasing your pension.

By the time you retire, your firstborn is already feeding you.

Why does it happen?

Blind loyalty to government.

Zero investment mindset.

Living above their means just to “look the part.”

ESCAPE PLAN:

Use your salary as seed, not your source.
Invest in small businesses, land, or trade.

Learn financial literacy.
Budget, save, and plan your exit before retirement catches you unaware.

Build side income: farms, rentals, retail, even POS.

It's a lady on the bed. They are both Lesbians.

igborilla:
Edo girl shut up. You are a prostitute and juju practitioner

Why all this naa? Guy it's ok.

You have won. But rest it.

pretydiva:
If only you knew your sisters are the ring leaders of all prostitutes.

Ignore the Gorilla

1. TEACHING – THE POVERTY HEADQUARTERS IN NIGERIA

Let’s not even sugarcoat it.
Teaching is 001 when it comes to professions that give you a big heart and an empty account.

You build nations, raise presidents, shape doctors and engineers…

Yet when your legs grow weak, and your voice gets tired, the same system throws you into silence.

Let’s talk facts:

Starting salary? Between ₦75k to ₦80k.

Transport fare and food? ₦1,500 – ₦2,000 per day.

What’s left after family, church contributions, and survival? PEANUTS.

You wake up by 5 a.m., go teach stubborn students, mark 120 scripts, attend endless meetings, go home with headaches, and repeat it 5 days a week…

…Only to retire and depend on pension money that doesn’t even come regularly.

Reality:

Teachers get respect, not results.

Teachers are praised in speeches but punished by salary structures.

Teachers retire tired and often broke.

ESCAPE PLAN:

Monetize what you know: Start online tutorials, digital lesson notes, or eBooks for students.

Private coaching: Set up home lessons for rich kids. They’ll pay you more than government ever did.

Start educational businesses: Lesson centres, daycare, education consulting.

Don’t wait for pension—start investing in land, side businesses, or even digital products now.

> "You can die for education in Nigeria—and still die poor."

Most single women are not really ready for marriage. All they are interested in is to escape singlehood so as not to be financially responsible for themselves.
No more, no less.

pretydiva:
E pain am oo🤣🤣🤣. Idiat

I like the idiat part. Lol

pretydiva:
Who burna help🙄

Okay better.

You are too okay for that Burna. You deserve much better.

toyeoye:
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Thank you so much, if you are the owner.

JOACHINpedro:
One woman tell me this two days ago.
Come see fine girl but the mama say na my relative. Relative wey I never knew until then. I sha give space. Can't afford to mess up this year

You did well

pretydiva:
Is this suppose to be news? Ok, I will be hanging out today, hope it makes front page?🙄🙄

With same Burna Boy?

Lol

Obi criticised the newly approved national minimum wage of N70,000, stating that it was useless, as it could not afford a bag of rice or half a bag of beans.


The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concerns over Nigeria's worsening political, economic and security situation.



In his New Year message delivered on Thursday, Obi emphasised that despite the government's claims of improvement, the country remains one of the world's poverty capitals, with over 100million people living in extreme poverty and 150million in multi-dimensional poverty.



Obi criticised the newly approved national minimum wage of N70,000, stating that it was useless, as it could not afford a bag of rice or half a bag of beans.



He urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the cost of governance and allocate resources to critical areas like security, health, education, and poverty alleviation.



The former Anambra State governor also stressed the need for a visible and aggressive approach to combating corruption, ensuring proper investigations and recoveries of missing funds.



He advocated for increased transparency and accountability in public procurement and contract award processes.



Furthermore, Obi advised the government to tie future borrowing to regenerative investments and productive assets that benefit the nation, rather than accumulating massive debt with no tangible returns.



He also appealed to President Tinubu to dedicate more time to visiting Nigeria's 36 states to better understand the economic and security challenges facing the country.



"While addressing past corrupt activities, we must ensure proper investigations and recoveries related to missing funds or their sources," he said.



"The focus should be on eliminating current and future official malfeasance through increased transparency and accountability in public procurement and contract award processes, as well as thorough monitoring of execution to ensure that limited resources are efficiently utilised and applied productively."



He added, "All future borrowing must be tied to regenerative investments and visible, productive assets that benefit the nation. This will ensure both productivity and the ability to service and amortise such loans, rather than continuing the current practice of accumulating massive debt with no tangible returns, which places undue strain on future development revenue.



"Mr. President, out of the approximately 580 days you have been in office, it is reported that you have spent over 30% or around 180 days, on more than 30 publicly recorded overseas trips.



"My appeal is that you dedicate at least 20% of 2025 – roughly 72 days – to visit each of Nigeria’s 36 states for two days each. As President, such visits would give you the opportunity to better understand the dire economic and security situations across the country.



"Furthermore, it is time for you to visit our national hospitals. Consider, for example, that your next medical examination be conducted at one of our National Hospitals or Regional Federal Medical Centres, such as the FMC in Sokoto or Birnin Kebbi or Calabar or Umuahia or Akure, among others. This will allow you to assess the state of healthcare facilities available to Nigerians. It will also help you understand the condition of our hospitals and clinics, enabling you to make informed decisions on how to upgrade and make them efficient.



"Endeavour to travel by road to observe the condition of most highways. You can take short trips, for example, from Calabar in Cross River State to Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, a distance of less than 100 km, or from Benin in Edo State to Warri in Delta State. I recall taking President Olusegun Obasanjo on a trip from Awka to Onitsha on a federal highway when I was the Governor of Anambra State.



"That journey prompted him to immediately approve the reconstruction of parts of the road by the Anambra State government, with subsequent reimbursement by the federal government. Such actions are immensely valuable.



"Make both impromptu and planned visits to our tertiary institutions, where our children and future leaders are being trained, are essential to familiarise yourself with the available infrastructure, facilities, and amenities. These visits will provide valuable insight into whether the resources of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) are being utilised optimally and what is needed to sustain the education system.



"I recall President Shagari visiting the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, when I was a student there and telling us, ‘I have seen the facilities myself, and I assure you of my intervention.’ Institutional facilities improved significantly thereafter.



"As Commander-in-Chief, visit our military formations and security agencies, especially during their field operations, and provide them with morale-boosting assurances and support for operational efficiency. Reiterate that they and their families will always be taken care of.



"Mr. President, many Nigerians are ‘refugees’ and ‘exiles’ in their own country. Visit various IDP camps and assure these Nigerians that they will soon return to their communities, and that you are working hard to restore peace and normalcy to the country. Nigeria is not a war-torn nation. The proliferation of IDP camps is a troubling sign.



"As President, you are no longer the Governor of Lagos State; therefore, consider spending your holidays in different parts of the country. Let your next Sallah, Easter, and Christmas holidays be spent in places like Adamawa, Sokoto, Jos, Akure, Yenagoa, or Abakaliki, among others."

Obi criticised the newly approved national minimum wage of N70,000, stating that it was useless, as it could not afford a bag of rice or half a bag of beans.


The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concerns over Nigeria's worsening political, economic and security situation.



In his New Year message delivered on Thursday, Obi emphasised that despite the government's claims of improvement, the country remains one of the world's poverty capitals, with over 100million people living in extreme poverty and 150million in multi-dimensional poverty.



Obi criticised the newly approved national minimum wage of N70,000, stating that it was useless, as it could not afford a bag of rice or half a bag of beans.



He urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce the cost of governance and allocate resources to critical areas like security, health, education, and poverty alleviation.



The former Anambra State governor also stressed the need for a visible and aggressive approach to combating corruption, ensuring proper investigations and recoveries of missing funds.



He advocated for increased transparency and accountability in public procurement and contract award processes.



Furthermore, Obi advised the government to tie future borrowing to regenerative investments and productive assets that benefit the nation, rather than accumulating massive debt with no tangible returns.



He also appealed to President Tinubu to dedicate more time to visiting Nigeria's 36 states to better understand the economic and security challenges facing the country.



"While addressing past corrupt activities, we must ensure proper investigations and recoveries related to missing funds or their sources," he said.



"The focus should be on eliminating current and future official malfeasance through increased transparency and accountability in public procurement and contract award processes, as well as thorough monitoring of execution to ensure that limited resources are efficiently utilised and applied productively."



He added, "All future borrowing must be tied to regenerative investments and visible, productive assets that benefit the nation. This will ensure both productivity and the ability to service and amortise such loans, rather than continuing the current practice of accumulating massive debt with no tangible returns, which places undue strain on future development revenue.



"Mr. President, out of the approximately 580 days you have been in office, it is reported that you have spent over 30% or around 180 days, on more than 30 publicly recorded overseas trips.



"My appeal is that you dedicate at least 20% of 2025 – roughly 72 days – to visit each of Nigeria’s 36 states for two days each. As President, such visits would give you the opportunity to better understand the dire economic and security situations across the country.



"Furthermore, it is time for you to visit our national hospitals. Consider, for example, that your next medical examination be conducted at one of our National Hospitals or Regional Federal Medical Centres, such as the FMC in Sokoto or Birnin Kebbi or Calabar or Umuahia or Akure, among others. This will allow you to assess the state of healthcare facilities available to Nigerians. It will also help you understand the condition of our hospitals and clinics, enabling you to make informed decisions on how to upgrade and make them efficient.



"Endeavour to travel by road to observe the condition of most highways. You can take short trips, for example, from Calabar in Cross River State to Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, a distance of less than 100 km, or from Benin in Edo State to Warri in Delta State. I recall taking President Olusegun Obasanjo on a trip from Awka to Onitsha on a federal highway when I was the Governor of Anambra State.



"That journey prompted him to immediately approve the reconstruction of parts of the road by the Anambra State government, with subsequent reimbursement by the federal government. Such actions are immensely valuable.



"Make both impromptu and planned visits to our tertiary institutions, where our children and future leaders are being trained, are essential to familiarise yourself with the available infrastructure, facilities, and amenities. These visits will provide valuable insight into whether the resources of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) are being utilised optimally and what is needed to sustain the education system.



"I recall President Shagari visiting the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, when I was a student there and telling us, ‘I have seen the facilities myself, and I assure you of my intervention.’ Institutional facilities improved significantly thereafter.



"As Commander-in-Chief, visit our military formations and security agencies, especially during their field operations, and provide them with morale-boosting assurances and support for operational efficiency. Reiterate that they and their families will always be taken care of.



"Mr. President, many Nigerians are ‘refugees’ and ‘exiles’ in their own country. Visit various IDP camps and assure these Nigerians that they will soon return to their communities, and that you are working hard to restore peace and normalcy to the country. Nigeria is not a war-torn nation. The proliferation of IDP camps is a troubling sign.



"As President, you are no longer the Governor of Lagos State; therefore, consider spending your holidays in different parts of the country. Let your next Sallah, Easter, and Christmas holidays be spent in places like Adamawa, Sokoto, Jos, Akure, Yenagoa, or Abakaliki, among others."

essentialone1:
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, has been arrested in Imo State for allegedly shooting
a teenage boy d3ad after he threw knockouts inside the church.

The incident happened during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.

A resident claimed that the priest, in a bid to disperse a group of boys setting off knockouts within the church, fired some shots in the air. “The gun hooked up and while trying to check the firearm, it accidentally discharged and hit one of the boys," the resident claimed.

The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with residents expressing outrage and demanding a thorough investigation to uncover the facts behind the unfortunate event.

The spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident to LIB, adding that an investigation is ongoing. “We have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the remote facts surrounding the incident. Further development on the case will be communicated in due course, please,” the PPRO stated.

This is why hooligans must not be allowed to attend Churches on 31st December Night.

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya, has been arrested in Imo State for allegedly shooting a teenage boy dead after he threw knockouts inside the church. The incident happened during the New Year Mass held on January 1, 2025, at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.

A resident claimed that the priest, in a bid to disperse a group of boys setting off knockouts within the church, fired some shots in the air. “The gun hooked up and while trying to check the firearm, it accidentally discharged and hit one of the boys," the resident claimed.

The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, with residents expressing outrage and demanding a thorough investigation to uncover the facts behind the unfortunate event.

The spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident to LIB, adding that an investigation is ongoing. “We have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the remote facts surrounding the incident. Further development on the case will be communicated in due course, please,” the PPRO stated.

Kobojunkie:
According to you Christians, there is none holy/sinless/without sin— meaning your churches are a population of hooligans and sluts, etc. So, why can't a bunch of more of the same kind of hooligans and sluts that fill your churches all year around show up to join the gang on December 31st? 🤔

There is a saying that birds of the same feather flock together, so I don't understand why this OP is in some way intrigued by the phenomenon. 🤔

Too much of everything is bad

AntiChristian:
Wasn't Jesus eating and drinking with sinners?

To be serious, they too need to feel the pagan celebration of the time!

how is it a pagan celebration?

even if it is, why dont they go to the shrines to celebrate it? why in the church?

pretydiva:
I’m sure they hate you too🙄

Lol

wunmi590:
Good afternoon Nairalanders,

Despite the hard economy, I decided to make it a challenge to save some small extra change I see from my side hussle from May 2024 - December 2024.

This is what i was aable to save in my piggy 🐷 bank

1. N500 note (N47,000)
2. N1,000 note (N35,000)

Total is N82,000.

I had to make sure I look for the new note because I don't want to hear stories that the old note have been ban from usage...

What you have saved in your Piggy Banks is about 54 US Dollars.

Congratulations. It is better to Save than to Spend. However, it is better to Invest than to Save.

Target to save nothing less than equivalent of 108 US Dollars, before the end of 2025. That is how to measure Financial Growth.

It is possible.

seanery:
GO NAO, MAKE DEM USE CHARM FINISH U THERE.

I NO KNOW WEITING UNA DEY FIND FOR VILLAGE

E be like say this one come from Kanayo O. Kanayo village ooo

AntiChristian:
Pagan celebrations like Christmas!
No wonder Jesus will deny most of you all.

Is this what you know or what you were told?

suckmedownthere:
For the almighty to protect them and provide more business as they go into the new year.... He also protect and provides for them not only the good ones but sinners as well

God dey try shaa

Padipadi:
Their belief in the Almighty

So they believe in the Almighty just for one night?

One way or the other, we are all Pretenders.

End of Discussion.

This madness that says Judge not that you may not be judged is the reason for it.

All manners of sluts and hooligans fill up churches on 31st December night. Why?

In Benin City.

God created man in His own image and likeness. In whose image and likeness did He create women?

Silentgroper:
Are you Mexican??

No

I dont like going to the Village, because somehow, every person go be your Cousin.

You will just be hearing: Leave him alone ooo. Be careful with her ooo. Both of Una are related.

Me: How again ooo?

Bouncingbabyboy:
their abdomen soft gon

Really?

Another Useful Idiot

They are often stupid enough to always celebrate the child on Facebook and WhatsApp. Because they have a guilty conscience that both struggles to hide and reveal the child, at the same time.