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Leverage: The Hidden Force Behind Extraordinary Success By: Kuti Solomon Suleman  In a world that often celebrates hard work and intelligence as the ultimate keys to success, renowned minister and teacher, Pastor Emmanuel Iren, believes there is an even more powerful factor that determines how far a person can go in life. According to him, the greatest secret to success is not merely hard work or smart work, but leverage . Drawing inspiration from the famous words of Greek mathematician Archimedes, who once declared, "Give me a place to stand and a lever long enough, and I shall move the earth," Pastor Iren argues that access, relationships, and strategic positioning often create opportunities that effort alone cannot provide. To illustrate his point, he presents a simple scenario: two equally qualified individuals apply for the same job. Both possess similar talents, education, and social skills. However, one of them has a personal connection to a member of...

VDM Urges Sowore Supporters to Protest Peacefully, Avoid Blocking Court Access Popular social media influencer, activist, and leader of the Ratel Movement, Vincent Martin Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has urged members of the Take It Back Movement and supporters of activist Omoyele Sowore to conduct themselves peacefully during any planned protest at the court premises. In a statement shared on his Facebook page ahead of the scheduled court proceedings, VDM advised protesters to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly and refrain from blocking roads leading to the court. According to him, while peaceful protest remains a fundamental civil right, supporters must ensure that their actions do not create unnecessary disruptions or provide authorities with grounds to act against them. VDM described the ongoing legal battle involving Sowore and the Federal Government as a situation that requires wisdom and strategic thinking from supporters. He cautioned that ...

Ronaldo Makes History with Goals in Six World Cups Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old forward achieved the remarkable feat on Tuesday when he scored a brace in Portugal's emphatic 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the sixth minute before adding his second goal later in the first half, helping Portugal secure a dominant win and move closer to qualification for the knockout stage. With the achievement, Ronaldo surpassed all previous World Cup scoring records by finding the net in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026 editions of the tournament. The Portuguese legend also became Portugal's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, overtaking the long-standing record held by football icon Eusébio. The historic performance silenced critics who ha...

VDM Condemns Sowore’s Remand, Describes Courtroom Arrest as Judicial Illegality Popular Nigerian social media activist and founder of the Ratel Movement, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has condemned the remand of human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, describing his arrest within court premises as a violation of judicial norms and a calculated attempt to silence activism in Nigeria. Reacting to the development in a video shared on social media, VDM questioned the basis of the case against Sowore, particularly allegations that he failed to appear in court during proceedings in a cyberbullying suit involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to VDM, available evidence suggests that Sowore was present during the court proceedings in question, making the government's claims difficult to justify. He alleged that authorities may have employed procedural tactics to place the activist at a disadvantage. "I want to believe that ...

LIONEL MESSI SETS FOUR NEW WORLD CUP RECORDS Argentina captain and football icon Lionel Messi has once again etched his name into the history books after breaking four FIFA World Cup records during Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a post published by the official Guinness World Records social media page on Monday, Messi achieved the remarkable milestones as he continued his extraordinary World Cup journey with the reigning champions. The records set by the Argentine superstar include: • Most FIFA World Cup goals by a football player – 18 • Most FIFA World Cup matches played by an individual – 28 • Most matches won by a player at the FIFA World Cup – 18 • Most minutes played in FIFA World Cup history – 2,489 minutes Messi's historic outing against Austria was further highlighted by his two goals, which took his World Cup tally to 18 and established him as the competition's all-time leading goalscorer. The achie...

DSS Hands Over Sowore to Correctional Service, Moved to Kuje Prison After Court Drama Abuja, Nigeria — Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Monday took custody of human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, following a dramatic sequence of events at the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the report of Sahara Reporter, The correctional officers arrived at the court premises in a prison transport vehicle, popularly known as a Black Maria , and formally received Sowore from operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) before conveying him to the Kuje Correctional Centre. Sowore was brought out by DSS operatives at about 2:10 p.m. from an undisclosed location within the court premises. Appearing in high spirits, he addressed a gathering of supporters, urging them to remain steadfast in their pursuit of a better and more accountable society. The activist informed his supporters tha...