Here is a breakdown of those perspectives and a few alternative ways people earn lasting recognition:
1. Financial Influence
Making money is a classic way to gain a "seat at the head of the table." In many cultures, the person who provides for the group or solves financial problems for the family is naturally given a higher level of authority. It provides a sense of security, which leads to genuine appreciation.
2. The "Troublemaker" Strategy
Being "troublesome" or unpredictable is certainly a way to be recognized, but it usually creates fear or avoidance rather than respect. While the family might "give you your own head" (let you have your way) just to keep the peace, it often leads to being excluded from the heart of the family because people find the disruption exhausting.
3. Spiritual or Mystical Power
Relying on spiritual strength or "voodoo" taps into deep-seated beliefs and traditional respect. This often creates a sense of awe or caution. People might respect the power you hold, though this, like the "troublesome" route, is often built on a foundation of wary distance.
Prostitution is now hookup, Charm is now Grace, Bad character is now mood swings, Fake life is now packaging, A broke young man is poor but a broke young woman is a strong woman, Happiness now depends on drugs, Happiness now depends on drugs, Drunkard now see addiction as excuse to depression. Molly is now the real joy giver, Smokers now see it as a means of taking away their pains, Cultism is now the norms definition of real men, Money now paddles the canoe of love.
Meanwhile "I'm the table is now the slogan of a lady in relationship. Our old time friends are now strangers due to change in financial status, Brothers now selecting brothers according to their standards, WHAT A FOWARDED GENERATION" #fypシ #viralvideo #foryou
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After She All egedly d£ported her husbaπd back to Nigeria, she has been 0rdered by a court to Return Property to Ex-Husband and also R£fund him a sum of N410,347,000.00 and should also remit N63,000,000.00
A Lagos-based businesswoman and former NTA staff, Ms. funke Otti, has been 0rdered by the Lagos High Court to return a property she acquired unl∆wfully from her ex-husband, Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo.
Justice Olufolake Olufolashade Adewunmi-Oshin declared that the property located at 23A & B Olusegun Aina Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, rightfully belongs to Chief Jolapamo and not Ms. Otti. The court consequently ordered her to relinquish the property to him. In addition, the court directed Ms. Otti to R£fund N410,347,000.00 to Chief Jolapamo, representing the 0utstanding balance from the proceeds of the s∆le of two vessels. She was also 0rdered to remit N63,000,000.00, being rental income collected from tenants between 2018 and 2021. Furthermore, the court awarded N5 million in general d∆m∆ges ∆ga!nst her.
Ms. Otti and Chief Jolapamo who was married and Their relationship began at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), where Chief Jolapamo had gone in search of spiritual and personal support during a d!fficult P£riod. Ms. Otti, a senior member of the church, was assigned to assist him, and their relationship eventually developed into a R0mantic one.
The couple f0rmalized their union on February 23, 2017, at the Federal Marriage Registry in Ikoyi, Lagos. During the marriage, Chief Jolapamo entrusted his wife with significant business responsibilities, including the sale of two vessels—M.T. MOR Prosperity and M.T. Power—with instructions to use the proceeds to acquire a matrimonial home in Parkview Estate.Ms. Otti sold the vessels for N810,347,000.00 and purchased the property as directed. However, she registered the property solely in her name without her husband’s knowledge.
The situation came to light during a trip abroad when she sent him back to Nigeria and later informed him via WhatsApp that she was no longer interested in the marriage instructing him to vacate the house.
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Strategic Alliances
History is full of rivals who put aside their personal differences to conquer a larger challenge. In the creative and professional world, you don't necessarily need to be "friends" or even agree on every detail to share a common objective. Greatness is often just the result of a shared standard of excellence. #fypシ
The Cry for Nigeria: A Nation at the Breaking Point
By Lemondgreat
Today, Nigeria stands at a crossroads, stained by the blood of the innocent and the tears of those left behind. What was once the "Giant of Africa" now feels like a "Blood Plant," where life is cheap and the headlines are filled with the same repetitive tragedies: massacres in our villages, kidnappers lurking on our highways, and the horrific violation of our women and children.
We are crying out, not just because we are afraid, but because we are hungry. Hunger has moved into our homes, sitting at the table with families who can no longer afford the basic dignity of a meal. While the average citizen struggles to survive the day, our leaders remain insulated by their wealth and "careless" in their duty. The corruption is no longer a secret—it is a lifestyle that robs the future of every Nigerian child.
The Negatives of Leadership
We see the bad behaviors daily:
Indifference: Leaders who prioritize their comfort over the safety of the people.
Impunity: A system where the powerful are never held accountable for the "crimes" they commit against the state.
Neglect: Infrastructure that crumbles while the budget for "leadership perks" grows.
A Call for Revolution
This is not just a plea for help; it is a demand for a Revolution of the Heart and System. We need a visitation that sweeps away the old, selfish ways and brings forth a leadership that values a human life more than a political seat.
We cannot continue to "write home" about these negatives as if they are normal. Raping, kidnapping, and killing are not the Nigerian way—they are a cancer that must be cut out.
Lord, visit my dear nation. Let the innocent find peace, let the hungry be fed, and let the era of the selfish leader come to an end. #trending #Nigerians #government #youthgroup #secretmen
People who are truly confident in their own talent don't need to "harvest" someone else's. His pride is often a mask for the fear that he couldn't achieve greatness on his own. Staring @lemondgreat@babatunde_adeniyi@bolaji.slimshady #VIRALVIDEO #fypシ #foryou #youthgroup
