DAILY GIST WITH DAVID

  Why So Many Nigerians Are Constantly Tired (Even When They Haven’t Done Much) — By The Daily Gist with David --- “ Why am I always tired ?” You slept 7 hours . You didn’t go to the gym . You didn’t do heavy work. Yet you wake up exhausted . Mentally drained . Emotionally flat. You haven’t even started your day — and already, you’re over it. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Across Nigeria, a wave of deep, silent fatigue is sweeping through students, workers, creatives, hustlers — even teenagers. It’s not just about poor sleep. It’s not just stress. This is a different kind of tired. And today, we’re going to unpack it. --- 🧠 It’s More Than Physical Tiredness Let’s get this straight: There’s tired from activity, and there’s tired from existence. Nigerians are battling: Economic pressure Family expectations Religious responsibilities Social media comparisons Noisy environments Uncertainty about the future Even when you rest your body, your mind is still running marathons....

  Breaking the Cycle of Procrastination — Practical Tips for Getting Things Done — By The Daily Gist with David --- Everyone procrastinates. You know that assignment is due. You know that goal won’t achieve itself. But somehow, scrolling TikTok or cleaning your room starts to feel more important than doing the actual work. 😅 Let’s be honest: Procrastination is not about laziness. It’s about avoidance, fear, pressure — and most times, not knowing where or how to start. But the good news? You can break the cycle — if you understand how it works. So today, let’s dive deep into why we procrastinate, and how to finally get things done. --- 🧠 Why Do We Procrastinate? Before you fix a problem, you need to understand it. Here are the 3 major reasons people procrastinate: 1. Perfectionism You want to do it perfectly, so you don’t even start. You tell yourself, “ I need to be in the right mood ” or “ I’ll do it when I have more time .” But the “ perfect time ” never comes. 2. Overwhelm Whe...

  Effective Techniques for Students to Read Faster and Remember More — By The Daily Gist with David --- In today’s fast-paced world, students are constantly overwhelmed — with textbooks, handouts, online articles, and endless assignments. You sit down to study for hours, only to realize you’ve barely covered anything… and worse, you forget it all the next day. 😩 So here’s the real question: How can students read faster and actually retain what they’ve read? Whether you're preparing for WAEC, JAMB, university exams, or just trying to stay ahead, this post breaks down tested and effective techniques to help you: Read faster Understand better Remember more Let’s get into it. 🎯 --- 📘 1. Use the SQ3R Method This is one of the most effective reading strategies for students. SQ3R stands for: Survey Question Read Recite Review 🔍 How it works: Survey the material: Scan headings, subheadings, and diagrams. Get a “ big picture ” idea. Question : Turn headings into questions. (E.g., inst...

  Is Being the Firstborn in a Nigerian Family a Blessing or a Life Sentence? — By The Daily Gist with David --- Every Nigerian family has that one person who carries the weight of everyone’s expectations. The “ assistant parent. ” The unpaid sponsor. The problem-solver , the backbone , the one everyone turns to — and it’s almost always: the firstborn . But let’s face it — in Nigeria, being the firstborn is not just a position in the family; it’s a full-time job. No salary, no holidays, just endless responsibilities, emotional blackmail, and pressure that can either build you or break you. So we ask the honest question: Is being the firstborn in a Nigerian family truly a blessing… or a life sentence? Let’s talk about it. --- 🧱 The Weight of Expectations From the moment you hit your teenage years, society and your parents start grooming you to be " the example ." You must behave well, so your younger ones can “ learn from you .” You must succeed early, so they can “ look up to...

  Why Nigerians Struggle to Save Money — and How to Finally Break the Cycle By The Daily Gist with David --- Let’s be honest — when you hear “ save money, ” the first reaction most Nigerians have is: “ Save from where? ” In a country where expenses rise faster than income and financial emergencies hit harder than rain in Lagos traffic, saving money feels more like a luxury than a habit. But the truth is: saving is not impossible — it’s just misunderstood . In this post, we’re diving into the real reasons why most Nigerians struggle to save, and more importantly, what we can actually do to fix it. --- 💣 The Harsh Reality : Most Nigerians Live Hand to Mouth According to the National Bureau of Statistics, more than 60% of Nigerians live below the poverty line. That’s not just a statistic — it’s reality for many families. Here’s what it often looks like: You earn ₦30,000–₦70,000 a month. Rent, food, transport, airtime, electricity — all swallow it instantly. Before the 20th of the m...

  7 Legit Ways to Make Money from Your Phone in Nigeria — No Capital, No Scam — By The Daily Gist with David --- In a country where the hustle is real and data is gold, your smartphone can be more than just a scrolling machine — it can become your digital ATM. Yes, you read that right. You don’t need a laptop, you don’t need capital, and most importantly, you don’t need to fall for fake investment traps . All you need is your phone, internet connection, consistency, and this guide. Whether you’re a student, a stay-at-home creative, a side hustler, or unemployed — this post gives you 7 real ways to make money online using only your phone in Nigeria. Let’s break it down. --- ✅ 1. Start a Blog and Monetize with AdSense 💼 What It Is: Blogging simply means writing content online on a platform like Blogger or WordPress . You create articles around topics people love — entertainment, tech, finance, lifestyle, or your personal stories. 📱 How to Start from Your Phone: Use Blogger.com o...

 “ How to Grow Your TikTok Account to 20,000 Followers — The Real, No-Fluff Guide ” By The Daily Gist with David --- Let’s be honest — TikTok isn’t just an app anymore, it’s a full-blown career opportunity, fame machine, and income stream , especially for Nigerian creatives. Whether you're a dancer in Lagos, a skit maker in Abuja, or a singer in Port Harcourt, TikTok can literally change your life. But how do you grow your account from 0 to 20k real followers — especially when it feels like only fine girls, comedians, and rich influencers are winning? Let’s break it all down — step-by-step , no fluff , just real strategy . --- 🎯 STEP 1 : Understand Your Purpose and Your People Before you post anything, ask yourself: > " Why am I on TikTok, and who am I trying to reach? " Are you: A content creator (skits, vlogs)? A musician or singer? (Like me, GOD OF MUSIC 🎤🎶) A fashion/style or beauty lover? Just trying to blow? 😂 Once you define your lane, narrow down your audi...

  Why Do We Greet Like We’re Fighting? (The Nigerian ‘Good Morning’ Struggle) — By The Daily Gist with David --- Let’s be honest, greeting in Nigeria is not just a sign of respect — it’s a full-blown survival tactic. If you’re not careful, the wrong greeting (or no greeting at all) can cost you your peace, your respect, and even your portion of Sunday rice. Yes, greeting in this country is that serious. But… why? Why do Nigerians say “Good morning” like they’re trying to checkmate you in a spiritual wrestling match? Let’s talk about it. --- 😤 The Angry Good Morning Some people will greet you like this: > “ GOOD MORNING .” No smile. No tone. Just raw pressure. Like you’re the one that caused inflation overnight. You’ll look at them like, “Ah ah, should I greet you back or duck for cover?” You’re not even sure if it’s a greeting or a warning. --- 🥴 The Greeting Police : “You Didn’t Greet Me” Nigerians love to guilt-trip you into respect. You could be minding your business and ne...

 😎 That One Friend Who Never Pays Back But Still Vibes Like a Billionaire We all have that one friend. The one who can borrow ₦5K today, dodge your calls tomorrow, but still show up on Snapchat with wine glass and Bluetooth speaker saying: “ Soft life or nothing. ” 😭 Let’s not lie — this is one of the most spiritual types of people in Nigeria. Because how are you broke, yet you’re living like Dangote’s nephew?! Make I gist you. --- 💸 Step 1 : “Omo, Run Me Small Something…” It always starts with the classic line:   “ Guy abeg, just run me like 2K. I go send am back tomorrow. I swear! ” Spoiler alert: Tomorrow never comes. You go remind am next week, and he’ll hit you with:  “ Ah! I thought I had already sent it oh. Check your account again. ” Meanwhile, your Zenith app dey show 0.00 inflow. --- 🧢 Step 2: Fresh Boy With Borrowed Energy This same friend will: Wear designer slippers (you never see for store) Eat chicken shawarma every Friday Go out with babes and drop qu...

 💥 Why Every Nigerian Wants to Blow — Even If It’s by Mistake Let’s no lie — in this Nigeria, everybody wan blow. Whether na by talent, cruise, luck, or scandal… as long as you go viral, you're good. Blowing in Nigeria today is not about passion or hard work anymore. It’s survival. If you doubt me, come closer — make I break am down. --- 📲 1. Fame = Money = Respect Let’s be honest. In this country: If you’re broke, you’re invisible. If you blow, even your ex go start checking on you. Blowing changes your level. Once you blow: You’re on podcasts. You’re invited to parties. You dey buy Benz, even if your song still dey SoundCloud 😂 No one wants to suffer in silence again. Suffer head is out of fashion. --- 🎭 2. Even Madness Can Make You Trend Before, people used to blow with talent. Now? If you say something crazy online or do one skit with chaos, you fit enter blogs. Examples: Someone will fight in public, record am, and get 200k followers. One girl will eat raw meat for clout a...

"Why People Now Prefer Internet Love to Real Love" Here’s a spicy, funny, and relatable version you can post directly on your blog as your second post: --- 💘 Why People Now Prefer Internet Love to Real Love (No Stress, No Shouting!) Let’s be real—love don change o. Before, people used to fall in love at church, wedding parties, or in front of mama’s shop. Now? You just need good lighting, fine filter, and small “Hey baby 👋” on Instagram DM—and boom! You’re in a relationship. 😂 So the question is: why people dey run from real-life love and jump into internet love with speed? I get gist. Come closer. --- 📱 1. Online Love Is Filtered (Literally) Let’s not lie—online love comes with beauty filter and "good vibes only" settings. You only see what they want you to see They look fine 24/7 They reply with “awwn baby 🥺” even if they’re vexing Real-life love no dey like that o. In person, you go smell morning breath and hear real wahala like “Why you never call my mama?”...

💔 Why Nigerians Are Obsessed with Celebrity Breakups (And We’re Not Even Ashamed!) Let’s not lie to ourselves— we LOVE celebrity breakups in this country. One small unfollow on Instagram and boom— Twitter go catch fire , blogs go drop emergency posts, and WhatsApp statuses go turn into mini gossip TV. 📱🔥 But why? Why are we so invested in people we probably never met? Let me break it down—Naija style. 😎 🧂 1. We Love Gist—Especially When It’s Not Our Own Wahala The truth is: celebrity gist sweet pass our own problems. You dey stressed, your boss don give you wahala, fuel price don go up— But once you hear say “Chioma don block Davido,” You go immediately feel alive again. 😂 It’s free entertainment. And the best part? You no need Netflix or subscription. 👀 2. We Dey Watch Like Reality Show Forget BBNaija, celebrity relationships na the real reality show. From "soft launch" on Instagram to full-blown online dragging, we dey follow their relationship jo...