Solomon's Column

  The death of Eze(Dr.) Alex Anozie has been described as shocking and unexpected. Take an interest in your Health and Wellness This is the view of  Akaekpkuonwa Ndigbo Ibadanland, Ichie Sunday Okafor. T he death of  Eze(Dr.) Alex Anozie came as a shock to all Ndibgo in Ibadan and Oyo state, it was unexpected. In fact, up till now, we have yet to believe that he has left us. It is a great loss to all of us. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the great loss. Ichie Okafor stated.

The Vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale had disclosed that the university out its certificate as a reward for vigorous academic work. Take an interest in your Health and Wellness Prof. Adebowale made this disclosure on Tuesday, the first day of the foundation anniversary and 2023 convocation ceremonies in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. ''The University of Ibadan is committed to academic excellence, and this makes it fly. We are confronted with brain drain, student attrition, and electricity problems. However, there is a need for the government to recognize the uniqueness of the university system. The certificate is not one that can be obtained on a platter, it is a reward for hard work,'' Prof. Adebowale stated.

  The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Omlara Yemi-Esan has declared that the foundation of economic growth lies in the quality of products of educational institutions in Nigeria. Take an interest in your Health and Wellness Dr. Yemi Esan made this declaration on Tuesday at the 2023 convocation lecture of the University of Ibadan titled Promoting the Culture of Meritocracy: A Panacea for National Development in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. ''We don't have a problem of unemployment, but most of our graduates are unemployable. The foundation of economic growth is from the students we produce. I know the University of Ibadan has maintained a high standard of meritocracy, past and present. But our educational system is bedeviled with a lot of problems: sex-for-marks, project mercenaries, and decaying infrastructure.'' ''For the nation to produce the best brains, it is important for preference to be given to the most qualified. The Nigeria

 Millions of Nigerians are not feeling the impact of the multiple taxes collected by the government at all levels. Take an interest in your Health and Wellness This assertion was made  by a former chairman of the Oyo state council of the Trade Union Congress(TUC), Comrade Andrew Emelieze. ''It is quite unfortunate that millions of Nigerians who pay income  and various other taxes are not feeling the developmental impact of these taxes. Majority of those who pay taxes are not given tax certificates and there is no tax rebate. It is as if taxation is all about the extortion of Nigerians. The benefits of the taxes government collects are not visible,'' Comrade Emelieze stated. In his view, the chairman of the Non-Academic Staff Union and Associated Institutions(NASU) University College Hospital(UCH) Ibadan branch, Comrade Kehinde Abiona  agrees that the impact of the taxes collected are not felt by workers saying,''the taxes workers pay must count, it is s

 Corruption, lawlessness, indiscipline, criminality and evil are among the several signposts that dot the landscape presently. Take an interest in your Health and Wellness Indeed, the above mentioned may be attributed to the absence of accountability, probity, transparency and above all, an unblemished track record of achievements. Without doubt, Nigeria is already a laughing stock in the comity of decent nations.

Disagreements  and opposing views with fellow believers must not distract us from our real enemy,Satan, and where the battle line must always be drawn . Take an interest in your Health and Wellness Ephesian 6:10-20 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high  places . 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of th