Anthony Etim

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.”— Desmond Tutu.

@Omo_deniks To guys: never be the 'guy with potential'. You'll wait for all the other guys to eat the cookie 🍪 first 😂. Very often the 'guys with potential' never see the cookie. Be the bad guy, always! This is from my experience as a former 'guy with potential'. Don't be like me 🥹.

When I was in NYSC camp for three weeks, I made a lot of male friends. But there was this one guy that really caught my attention. He’s a doctor and honestly ticked all the boxes I look for in a man. We talked a lot on days when there wasn’t much going on, and I started to like him. But after camp ended, he made a very ridiculous request 🫩 He asked me to come over to his house 🙄 my brain started screaming “red flag red flag 🚩 I really thought he had potential… even saw him as future husband material. But he completely messed it up 🙄

@OlayinkaSiddiq What works for developing countries, from recent history, is 'nationalistic autocracy' (think Mao Zedong, Xi Jinping, Jerry Rawlings, Thomas Sankara, Ibrahim Traore). It would imply 'group interest/rights' > 'individual/human rights', for example. IBB could've been our moment 🥹

This!!! Loud it! Sound it!!

@HenryUkazu1 @DrJoeAbah @pokigbo Some people make o mockery of the phrase: hard work! There is hard work, and then there is timeserving!!

@DrJoeAbah @anthonyetim @pokigbo Chief Del Momodu always tells me the reason he works extremely hard is because he dreads poverty

A little while ago, my brother @pokigbo invited me to join a small book club of select people. Every month, we read a topical book, meet at his lovely home, discuss the book for two hours, and then enjoy a sumptuous dinner prepared by his beautiful, intelligent wife. Last Saturday, we met in his home to discuss the book ‘How China Escaped The Poverty Trap’ by Yuen Yuen Ang. Remarkably, we were joined online by the author herself and in person by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria who shared his lived, empirical experiences of China’s transformation. I actually gave up watching a crucial Arsenal match and braved the Abuja rain to join. 😀 What I found most remarkable about the book was how China used what it already had, including imperfect institutions, to lift their people out of poverty. They did not wait until they had “strong institutions” or to eliminate corruption, before they led their people to prosperity. It was growth and economic prosperity that led to stronger institutions, not the other way round. They used what could be called ‘Directed Improvisation’ where Beijing set out a vision and then allowed the provinces to innovate and compete among each other. Anything that worked in one province was encouraged and replicated elsewhere. It was humbling that cities like Shenzen alone had double the GDP of Nigeria! And there weee many more cities! It was a refreshing break from the mud pit that Twitter can be. And no, you cannot join because he carefully curated who he invited, and each participant brought a particular perspective that complemented others'. From policy makers to academics to senior government officials (current and former) to young men and women. Although you can’t join this particular book club, you can start your own book club, since I’ve shared his template with you. 😀 I look forward to next month’s book, the informed discussions and intellectual sword crossings, and the lovely dinner and good wine. 😀

@DrJoeAbah @Ibn_Kareem I still worship at Catholic Churches now and then... to inhale the scent of frankincense during Mass 🤭.

@anthonyetim @Ibn_Kareem Eyaa. One day, the Church of God will be one again, when the Protestants realise that no one is perfect.

Dear @DrJoeAbah This is a sincere question... I know you know certain things (intellectually and with experience) but sir, in all honesty, have you ever for once researched islām and thought, hmmm, islām is not bad, am might revert one day? Or you've never considered it at all.

@DrJoeAbah @Ibn_Kareem I was born Catholic (considered becoming a priest!). At Uni, I experimented with Occultism, Eck, Grail Message, Hare Krishna, later in life, considered Islam, Agnosticism, Atheism (Western and Chinese-style). Today, I'm a Pentecostal Christian.

Oh I have researched all the major world religions, including Islam, Buddhism and Taoism. I asked myself whether I followed Christianity just because I was born into it. At the end of 10 years, I came to the conclusion that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. So, no. I am not converting. Sorry.

@DrJoeAbah @pokigbo Eksaaly, Sir. Everyone has a unique gift, with which to make a living. Including the gift of timeserving... 😁

@anthonyetim @pokigbo That is why we must work hard not to be hungry, looking for who to blame. 😂

@DrJoeAbah @pokigbo

@DrJoeAbah @pokigbo The key difference is: ... democracy. "Democracy only becomes useful after a society has achieved enough education and prosperity that life is no longer a fight for basics". ~ Lee Kuan Yew (paraphrased).

@janetfunmi In 2yrs time (40): 1st degree, anywhere in Nigeria, single dad, Ok. In 5yrs (43), man na man!

Meet my sister. A very beautiful soul. I call her, original lecturer. She is just 38 but her wisdom is very high like that of Solomon. Base in Jos, a PhD candidate in international studies, she wants to build a sweet family in Abuja with the man of her dream. He should have atleast a masters degree, should be AA, should be base in Abuja, should be a Christian and very romantic also. She doesn't want a divorcee Or a single father Are you the Mr right that will put a ring on my sister's finger?

@nwednyin I'm not sure it's due to 'modernising' per se; I think we are not confident in who we are ... I see Ibibio people, here in Lagos, who are in a hurry to identify with Yoruba culture, language, etc ... but speak in muted tones when I try to speak with them in Ibibio language.

Some of the richest African traditions most especially (ibibio traditions) are slowly dying because we’re too busy “modernizing.

@justmercy__ @vahphor Further proof that there's no such thing as unconditional love. After all said and done, it's still: "money for hand, back for ground", or, "no money, no honey"... 🤭

This phase is actually very real. I was in a relationship with a guy I met at work. Even before he asked me out, I already had a crush on him, so when he finally did, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. In the beginning, everything was smooth…we were both really into each other, and we spent a lot of time together, going almost everywhere side by side. About six months into the relationship, things started to change. He began having financial issues and was constantly telling me about one problem or another. At first, I tried to be understanding, but it gradually started to get to me. Eventually, it got to the point where I was the one feeding him and even paying for his data subscription. After about a month of that, I started feeling irritated. My feelings began to shift…I wasn’t as excited around him anymore. Anytime he tried to be romantic, I felt annoyed instead of happy. Whenever I see his calls, I feel very annoyed. His “I love you” texts started feeling like he’s wasting my phone battery. I stopped visiting him because each visit became a financial burden, and I was getting tired. I couldn’t stand being around him anymore. At some point, I reached my limit and decided to end the relationship.

@osita_chidoka @buypowerng Consider @OPay_NG, Sir. Not a single glitch in serving electricity tokens in several years.

I used to think of @buypowerng as an innovative company that hacked the online sale of prepaid tokens until today. When I noticed they now own BuyPower MFB, I quietly applauded. After almost 30 minutes of waiting for an agent following a failed transaction, I spoke with Funmbi. It was a disaster. She was slow, unhelpful, and had no empathy, and thats how I view Buypower now. I used their web portal to initiate a transaction, transferring funds from my reliable @Sterling_Bankng account. I was debited, but the buyPower app said the transfer failed. I called. Her response was "wait 24 hours, if it does not reverse or you receive a token, you can call back". I said for real? What are my options to get electricity tokens now? I need electricity now, not in 24 hours. "Well, you can try using your bank card and if we receive the money, then you get a token" Funmbi said this in the most casual, irritatingly dismissive tone I have heard in recent times. I asked for her name, username, or code. She said, "My name is Funmbi, no username, no code number" And some of us are dreaming of global call centre jobs coming to Nigeria? Perish the thought. I always call helplines in Nigeria and the experience is usually not far from my buypower experience but today they took it to a new level. The customer is not the king, more like an irritant. Helping is not the goal, and empathy is a rare-earth mineral. Sad. Our workforce development strategy needs a rejig. Osita Chidoka 22 March 2026

@osita_chidoka @eldivine Well articulated. However, while individual agency is a great strength generally speaking, in politics, groupthink (or herd mind) is a greater strength ... politics is warfare by other means. See ... Ecclesiastes 4 vs 12, Carl von Clausewitz (Vom Kriege).

Biko, in this election season, I appeal to all Igbo political gladiators: campaign freely, support whomever you wish, but leave Ndigbo as a collective out of your statements. Do not question our collective choices. From 1960 to date, Ndigbo have consistently voted in line with what we believe to be our interest. The Igbo people have never operated as a monolithic political bloc directed by any single voice or authority. We have no central parliament that determines a unified electoral position. Our strength has always resided in the independence of thought and the agency of our people. Our voting patterns reflect our understanding of our interests, shaped by history and lived experience. That history is not a light one. It carries the weight of displacement and adaptation; the scars of the transatlantic slave trade; the disruptions of colonial rule; the trauma of pogroms; the devastation of civil war; and the persistence required to navigate structural constraints in its aftermath. Yet, we endured. We overcame. And more importantly, we rebuilt. It is therefore important that, even in moments of political contestation, we approach our collective identity with respect and responsibility. What may be described today as political setbacks must be situated within the broader historical arc of a people defined by resilience, enterprise, and renewal. Let us not, in the urgency of present contests, diminish that enduring story. I appeal to all: engage robustly in politics, but allow Ndigbo the dignity of agency. Respect our long arc of survival. Respect our right to choose. Respect the wisdom of our people. Uche bụ akpa onye ọbụna; onye ọ bụla na-ebu nke ya. As a people, we are guided by Uche, Uchu, and Egwu Chukwu. Osita Chidoka 21 March 2026

@InibeheEffiong @PO_GrassRootM I use the EDU subscription (paid for by my academic institution), and it's worth it. However, the free version is often sufficient for most use cases. At around ₦200K, it's actually expensive for an average Nigerian.

Grammarly just debited almost N200k from my account in the name of annual subscription. I have been using the free limited package, but I decided to explore the premium paid package. N197k for an App to check grammatical accuracy in MS Word? I hope it’ll be worth it sha! Tech founders are rich ooo.

@Miss_Oluremi Why the tenant no keep up with payments? Abi he thought Landlord don kpai?

A Landlord wanted to sell his house because he was relocating, his tenant showed interest. They both verbally agreed on 55m, the tenant deposited 5m Naira, with the agreement that he would pay the balance subsequently. All verbal. Landlord travelled and handed over to his agent, months passed, and the tenant didn’t make more payments. A year passed, he didn’t pay his rent or pay for the house in full. 2 years 3years has passed no full payment no rent payment. The landlord decided he would sell the house to another buyer, the value of the house too has increased from 55m to 100m. Landlord said the tenant should pack out of the house while his 5m Naira covers for the rent unpaid. Tenant refused, that they already have an agreement, and that he won’t pay the new market price or the rent, because he already deposited. Tenant has now sued landlord to court. Who do you think has a higher chance of winning?

@AskMichaelTaiwo AI? I believe it'll still be guided by humans. AGI? That's where there should be fear and trembling... 😂

Quote this with the things you think AI is never touching:

Psychology says the loneliest part of retirement isn't being alone — it's realizing that most of your relationships were held together by proximity and obligation, not actual connection share.google/VXSMcnaB65dnJm…

@GbengaWemimo You sef suppose add extra 10 servings, just in case ...

I moved into an Estate One of the landlords came home to visit me and introduced himself and his business He said his wife was a caterer My son wanted to celebrate his birthday, so I patronised his wife I said, "Give me a budget for forty guests." She did, and I paid On the day of the party, I invited forty guests as planned She came to deliver the food in the afternoon Thirty minutes later, this landlord, his wife, and six children arrived at my house to attend the birthday party without any form of invitation

@kepukepunews The first law of nature is self-preservation. Everything else is secondary.

Zenco is building an estate near Eko Bridge. Kennedy Okonkwo is the CEO of Crest Homes, Lagos. Obi Cubana is the CEO of Pablo Night Club, Victoria Island (VI), and also owns Cubana Ikeja. E-Money is one of the biggest clearing and forwarding agents in Nigeria. Stanley Uzochukwu is the CEO of The Delborough Hotel Lagos Chief Priest is the owner of Donald’s Fast Food, located in the heart of Lagos. Christian Okonkwo is the CEO of C-Energy Oil, with its main office in Lagos. Jowizaza is the CEO of Jezico Oil, with its head office also in Lagos. Others include Nonso Ozoemena, Chima Anyaso, Vintage, Enviable, etc. Believe me, if you were in their shoes, you would do the same. Stop the criticism and curses. No big businessman will go against the decision of those in power. Everyone is entitled to their personal opinion, and Nigeria’s election is not about tribalism—if it were, Obi wouldn’t have beaten Tinubu in Lagos. Allow people to do as they wish while you do yours Copied from Onyeoma CY

@dr_bandak It appears THE has more credibility, as it relies less on reputation (which could be subjective).

University of Ghana is #1 in West Africa….in the latest QS rankings (2026) Here is the top 10 in Sub-Saharan Africa 1. University of Cape Town, 2. The University of Johannesburg, 3. The University of the Witwatersrand 4. Stellenbosch University 5. The University of Pretoria 6. The University of KwaZulu-Natal 7. North-West University 8. The University of Ghana 9. The University of the Free State 10. The University of the Western Cape.