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  Become an Influencer The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, has expressed confidence that the postgraduate products of the university have been well equipped to proffer solutions to the multifarious challenges of the country. Prof. Adebowale expressed this view on Monday at the 76th Foundation and 2024 Convocation ceremonies of the university in Ibadan, Nigeria. ''We are confident, however, that if you could successfully pass through the crucible of doctoral education at the University of Ibadan, you have all it takes to be exemplary in word and deed in the world out there. The nation needs many like you who can provide feasible and practical solutions to  the complexities that it is grappling with. The worth of a university degree is in the industry, learning, and character that the holder of the degree displays daily from the moment of obtaining the degree.'' He also appealed to the federal government to grant the university a s...

  President Ahmed Tinubu has called on labor unions in universities in Nigeria to partner with his administration to fashion out a way out of their funding problems. Earn from Surveys President Tinubu, who is the visitor to the University of Ibadan, made this call on Monday at the 76th Foundation Day and 2024 Convocation Ceremonies of the University in Ibadan, Nigeria. The president, who was represented by the Minister of State of Education, Hadjia Suwaiba Ahmad, also lamented that his administration ''inherited an economy that was struggling to stay afloat across all sectors. We have, however, managed to salvage the country from imminent bankruptcy.'' ''I submit that unions should partner with the government to arrive at a funding blueprint for the university system in the country that will take cognizance of local peculiarities and modern realities based on global best practices.'' ''Indeed, the incessant industrial actions by the Academic Staf...

People react to the pressure of  events and never to the changes of their character and attitude. Status quo or disruption? Breaking down the U.S. election's impact on Japan  Make it a duty to examine yourself periodically and spiritually, to determine your closeness to the Lord or distance from Him. Most Christians live on the surface of life. Once you expose your heart and life to Jesus Christ, who is the light, then all illusions will be  stripped away, and the gate will open for the healing and redeeming power of Christ in your  life. Accepting Christ will give you a direction and make you to know yourself. Knowing yourself will prevent you from committing sins, while if you don't allow God in you, you will never discover God. Read Daniel 12:1, John 4:25

  The judgment of God shall always come upon parents and guardians who fail to bring up their children  and wards in the Lord's way. Indeed, a sizable number of fathers and mothers do very well in guiding other people's children towards the right path, but this is not so for their biological children. Even though the children of this category of parents are lacking and deficient in several aspects of life, their parents see all the goodness and perfection in them. Today, most parents have failed to instill moral discipline in their children. It is imperative for all to care for their vineyards, as they also care for the vineyards of others.

  Dreams are planned, pursued, and achieved. Dreams don't come true on their own unless they are made to happen. Steps to Take Towards Achieving Your Dreams: 1) Identify a dream Without doubt, the journey to success starts with a dream. The dreams become a purpose and driving force to the destination. Once a dream is identified, an individual now has an objective and is purposeful; life becomes meaningful while the journey towards actualizing your dream is on track. 2) Your goals must be realistic ; It is quite convenient and realistic to set up goals with a six-month and 24-month accomplishment target. Make a mental vision and evaluation of these goals, and give each of the goals a critical thought. 3) Diligence : Regardless of your desire or aspiration, diligence is a prerequisite. This is the secret behind success. Genuine successes never happen suddenly, accidentally, or by wish. 4)Determination : Be determined in the pursuit of your dreams. Determination is the inner power emb...

 Nigerians are proud to live in a country with a land area of 923,773 km 2, with varied vegetation and types of soil suitable for various agricultural purposes. In 1960 and the years following, up until the early 1970s, Nigeria's economy was between the agriculturally friendly ''grassroots'' and the ''white collar'' city-oriented center. All that had to do with the production of goods was concentrated in the city, while a large percentage of Nigerians resided in the villages, with farming as their major occupation. The villages, then, lacked major amenities of life. Governance during this period was with a chain of challenges. Then, most of the earnings from exports were from agriculture, while 65% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) also came from the sector. Nearly 50% of government revenue in 1960 could be traced to agriculture. Today, as in the 1960s, the provision of quantitative and qualitative education, quality health care delivery, and the abse...

Those in security circles around the globe insist that a government that is responsible and accountable to its people does not give deadlines, ultimatums, and time limits to criminals. They go on to attribute insurmountable insecurity in several countries to either the covert involvement of the government itself, its admirers, well-wishers, or agents. These personalities stress that such a government must have identified and isolated fifth columnists within its ranks before it ever thinks of commencing a maximum cleansing of the criminals impeding good governance. But sadly, this is not the case in Nigeria, as unfolding events have proven beyond reasonable doubt. Nigerians have concluded that the government does not have ready solutions to the kidnappings, killings, and other violent crimes, while they daily pray for God’s intervention. Even the security summits that have already been organized in the past several days by some interest groups, with some state governors in attendance, h...

Titus 2:11-14  Join Solomon in this group For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Hold on to the teaching and commandment of God. When you embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, then you are already with the power of God unto salvation. It is mandatory that you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ so as to  to be able to ward off false doctrines. You can only grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ when you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. The word Christian means people who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.  Therefore, a ...

  The times are indeed difficult in different climes, in the family, community, organizations and countries. However, do not despair. Never give in to thoughts of allowing your faith to falter. For God, your creator will continue to guide and protect you. He will provide for all your needs. When God led His people out of Egypt, life was very difficult for them, initially. The reassurance of Moses that God was with them, gave them hope of better days ahead. God is always with you in the family, community, organization and country. He will surely provide 'water from the rock.'' ​I fervently pray to God to raise your ''Moses'' to lead you through the ''Red Sea''. Amen.  For more insight, read Exodus 16.

Virtually everything under the sun is simple, once an individual knows and understands all the facts about the issue(s) in question.  The teacher goes about his assigned duties professionally, displaying expertise and courage where necessary. This is because he possesses absolute knowledge of the eventual result of each action. An individual who knows what is right from what is wrong, without doubt, has the capacity and the ability to guide others transparently. Donate

In 1973, General August Pinochet facilitated a coup d'état, in which the Socialist President, Salvador Allende, was murdered. In 1990, when General Pinochet ended his rule, the country's treasury had been greatly depleted. He passed on to glory at the age of 91 on the 10 December 2006, with charges of corruption trailing his death. Donate

The improvement in the system of transportation, to a very great measure, increases the physical extent and economic size of a country. However, in the Nigerian context, a number of factors have negatively affected the transport system and this has resulted in an astronomical rise in the prices of goods and services beyond the reach of a majority of the population. The prohibitive transportation costs coupled with the multiple taxation across the country and the unabating insecurity have all succeeded in ensuring that Nigerians remain in a perpetual state of hunger and poverty. Curiously, levels of government have channeled generated revenue from multiple taxes, unproductively, to real estate, while Nigerians continue to daily count their landed property losses. Indeed, the government at all levels have always contended with inadequate financial organization and the relevant knowledge. Sadly, economic stagnation is now a major characteristic in most cities that are contending with over...

Frederick Chiluba ruled Zambia between 1991 and 2001. Chiluba failed in his bid to run for a third term, even though he looted his country's treasury. $58 million out of his ill-gotten assets in England were identified, confiscated and ordered to be returned to Zambia to assist the disillusioned and impoverished citizenry. Donate

General Suharto ruled Indonesia between 1967 and 1998. He was at the helm of affairs for 31 years, a period when he was discovered to have stolen the country's funds, amounting to billions of dollars. Faced with corruption charges against him, General Suharto was hospitalized after charges of corruption against him were made public. His son, Tommy Suharto was convicted for corruption, in addition to another case of the murder of a judge who had convicted him for corruption. Donate

The Prime Minister of Thailand between 2001 and 2006,Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra of Thailand, mismanaged and frittered away the country's resources, running into billions. The country's Assets Examination Committee indicted him for corruption and other illegal acts, including becoming extraordinarily wealthy after five(5) years of governance. Shinawatra went into exile to Britain when corruption charges were about to be filed against him. While sojourning in Britain, he bought the Manchester City Football Club for $168 million.

Lord our God, help us to listen to those who speak to us and hear Your word. Amen. Mark 4:13-20 13 And he said unto them,  Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? 14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, ...

Superior honesty and peaceful change are someof the advantages of democracy. However, the alteration of the truth brings about disillusionment among the people and the continuous worrisome bloodshed of human lives is reflecting negatively on governance. All governments from time immemorial have been characterized by the twin evils of corruption and embezzlement of public funds. Aspirants to dictatorships believe that the above-mentioned things are the major features of political life. Practice in dictatorships, an invariable and inevitable practice, is for the party in power to give jobs to party members, supporters, hangers on, in return for their loyalty. This is corruption. Indeed, court cases in the judiciary are dispensed with by the wishes of the government and not by evidence. In addition, laws are hurriedly enacted for the preservation of the rot in the system. In dictatorships, the ruling party takes the position of the state, and ensures that the profession of a parti...

Impunity in cities, towns, and villages across Nigeria revolve around the fact that those responsible for law enforcement have been heavily compromised. Perhaps, this is the price to be paid to achieve self-centered goals with the coercive powers of Those-in-Charge in a depressed economy. The obsessive lure of power seems too attractive for those involved to be committed to democracy. An unspecified number of citizens are now used as proxies. The Nigerian society is now that of guns, terrorism, kidnappings, killings(for ritual purposes inclusive), contempt for the rule of law, and other violent crimes. The reactionary approach to law enforcement and insecurity has resulted in the massive traumatization of the psyche of Nigerians, considering the increasing rate of abductions and killings in the land. In saner climes, the structure of the national security system was fumigated, overhauled, and remodeled. This singular action ensured the exit of those lacking in integrity and credibil...

At the present time, in Nigeria, only a handful of civil and public servants take their duties seriously and wholeheartedly. Their attitude is directly related to the position of government in the three tiers on issues of workers' welfare and conditions of service. Indeed, the focus of those on government payroll in any given line of duty or assignment is what is in it to gain and not what ought to be done. In other words, selfless devotion to duty is no longer there. Assigned tasks in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies are no longer done properly and promptly. A sizable number of workers no longer possess a sense of responsibility. Who is to blame ? For several years now, the monster of indiscipline has continued to fester, with due process as the major casuality. The struggle for ''power'' among government workers is the most prominent activity going on in most offices. Sharp practices are the order of the day. This is partly as a result of the sectio...

  Peaceful change and superior honesty are among the advantages of democracy. However, the alteration of the truth brings about disillusionment among the people and the continuous worrisome bloodshed of human lives is reflecting negatively on governance. All governments from time immemorial have been characterized by the twin evils of corruption and embezzlement of public funds. Peaceful change and superior honesty of the advantages of democracy. However, the alteration of the truth brings about disillusionment among the people and the continuous worrisome bloodshed of human lives is reflecting negatively on governance. All governments from time immemorial have been characterized by the twin evils of corruption and embezzlement of public funds. In addition, laws are hurriedly enacted for the preservation of the rot in the system. In dictatorships, the ruling party takes the position of the state, and ensures that the profession of a particular set of political opinions becomes the ...

  Most public primary and secondary school students learn in environments that are not encouraging in Nigeria.      The facilities have been stretched to obsolete conditions as a result of improper planning by the government at all levels.  Considering the dilapidated toilet facilities in several of these schools and the absence of potable and drinkable water, the potential outbreak of an epidemic cannot be ruled out. Teachers are no longer dedicated to duty due to their nightmarish working conditions.  Cultism has taken root in most of these schools, while ''armed robbers'' in school uniforms dot the nooks and crannies of every part of the country.  Of worry, is the lack of sincerity on the part of the government in the implementation of programs and policies.  On the part of private schools, moral decadence, which is a major feature in public schools, is the issue, while examination malpractices and fraud are also noticeable signposts. Furthermo...

Adolf Hitler labeled the extermination of the Jews in Europe '' the final solution'', while the military dictatorship in Argentina, which embarked on an unprecedented killing of its citizens, code named the same ''The process of National Integration''. The activities of insurgents and armed herdsmen, which have claimed thousands of lives, are similar to the above-mentioned things. Between 1976 and 1983, millions of citizens lost their lives in Argentina. Death squads operating under secret circumstances and under the cover of the state murdered about 11, 000 people, which are now described as ''The Disappeared''. Two million people escaped persecution, while hundreds of babies born to ''The Disappeared'' were either sold, bartered or murdered. Indeed, happenings in several states of Nigeria, including Benue, Taraba, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Kaduna, indicate that the government is fully aware of the insecurity, even ...

In 1801,1836 and 1854, the General Enclosure Acts were passed. The General Enclosure Act of 1845 superseded the Parliamentary committee which examined Enclosure Bills by Enclosure Commissioners, who, instead of sitting at Westminister, moved to the scene. The Enclosure Commissioner presented their findings to Parliament in the form of a general bill for passage into law. The Squire expanded his holdings and expanded the land of ejected tenants, in addition to common land and waste, while the larger freeholders held on to their claims and increased their holdings. But this was, however, not the case for smaller freeholders. An Enclosure Bill was not enough to drive a freeholder off the land because he had legal claims to his holding. Aspects of the Enclosure which negatively affected the freeholder include: he had to pay his share of the expenses of the enclosure, which was an expensive process, varying from about 200 pounds to nearly 500 pounds. If unable to pay, then he had to s...

Most state governments in Nigeria have over the years failed to ensure that the environment is habitable. Even though the state governments introduced task forces to enforce environmental regulations and expended large sums of money on sanitation, the environment in most states still remains dirty. Interestingly, waste Management Boards in the states have done little or nothing to improve the worrisome situation. However, the boards have been up beat in seemingly generating revenue for the government, despite the poor state of the environment. Of worry, is the recycling of quack ideas, which has resulted in the conversion of the multi-billion Naira Ogunpa River Channelization scheme in Ibadan, Oyo state to a major refuse dump. No doubt the negative habits of the people have for long been a major factor that has contributed to the poor state of the environment, just as the government seeks solace in its feeble efforts to reverse the ugly trend. Heaps of refuse in every available ...

The Federal Government has lost grip of the health sector. Nigerians now seek God’s intervention on issues pertaining to health care delivery. Most public hospitals are now designated mortuaries, where Nigerians are left to die, rather than recover from ailments. Interestingly, the citizenry now resort to self-medication and traditional healing therapy as a result of their poor economic status. Sadly, most health workers lack the requisite skills needed to be proactive in their jobs. All these put together has resulted in high infant and maternal mortality and the prevalence of several diseases. In some hospitals, patients are required to buy sachets of water for medical tests. Governments at all levels ought to set goals for better health care, but this is yet to occur. Nigerians hope to experience an increase in life expectancy, while also coming to terms with high and substantial levels of immunization against all vaccine preventable diseases and attaining national self-suff...

Vital literacy indicators reveal a deplorable condition in the Nigerian educational system. Indeed, the adult literacy rate is embarrassing, while the number of out-of-school children has reached an all-time high rate. Trailing the falling standard of education at all levels, is the ever-increasing rate of drop-outs today. With particular reference to the secondary and Tertiary levels of education, cultism, gangster ism and prostitution have become the popular choice for undergraduates and students in educational institutions across the states of the federation. Shortage of qualified teachers, lack of teaching aids, recreational facilities in schools and basic infrastructure are just a few among the sore points of schools in Nigeria. Of serious worry are the poor sanitation, overcrowding in classrooms, poor conditions of service for teachers, which has resulted in the poor quality of teaching and poor quality of classroom products. All put together, have become negative signposts...

Nigerians are proud to live in a country with a land area of 923,773km 2, with varied vegetation and types of soil, suitable for various agricultural purposes. In 1960 and the years following, up till the early 1970s, Nigeria's economy was between the agricultural friendly ''grassroots'' and the 'white collar' city-oriented center. All that had to do with the production of goods was concentrated in the city, while a large percentage of Nigerians resided in the villages, with farming as their major occupation. The villages, then, lacked major amenities of life. Governance during this period was a chain of challenges. Then, most of the earnings from exports were from agriculture, while 65 % of Gross Domestic Product(GDP) also came from the sector. Nearly 50 % of government revenue in 1960 could be traced to agriculture. Today, as in the 60s, the provision of quantitative and qualitative education, quality health care delivery and the absence of social and ...

The about 1.4 million candidates who performed poorly in the recently released Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations(UTME) have only given flesh to the suspicion, all along, that qualitative education in Nigeria is almost extinct. Parents and guardians who channeled their energy and financial resources to ensure that their children and wards scale through the examinations, successfully, have continued to lament over the huge amount they expended on the examinations. Of worry, is the continued silence of the Federal government on the issue. This is a disturbing threat to democracy, considering the allocation to the education sector in the 2024 annual budget.

 Discrimination was the order of the day during the colonial era. In November 1947, Imoudu led others to demonstrate against racial discrimination at the Bristol Hotel, Lagos.  In the cause of the demonstration, he was physically assaulted and arrested by the Police. However, of worry, is the self-preservation approach of present day labor leaders.  At different times, he mobilized the conference of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to protest against colonial rule and also workers and peasants for the independence movement led by Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, during the nationwide tour of the National Council of Nigeria Citizens (NCNC), to raise funds and support for the Nigerian delegation to the constitutional conference in London.  The Labor wing of the NC-Democratic Grand Alliance, of which Imoudu was a member, won four seats in the Lagos Town Council elections in 1950.  In 1964, Imoudu led a general strike against the restriction of democracy, which was targeted at c...

  The need for an increase in wages and better working conditions prompted Michael Imoudu to lead a demonstration from the locomotive yard in Ebute metta, Lagos to the Government House situated at Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos. The Governor General of the Colony of Lagos, Bernard Bourdillon, noticed that any form of industrial action at that period, could disrupt railway supplies to the coalition, during the Second World War in 1941. It was on this premise he acceded to a 50 percent pay rise for the workers. This success, further inspired Imoudu to put forward more demands, among which were conversion of daily casual labor to salaried employment, Saturday work with pay, permanence of daily labor, holiday travel grant and payment of arrears to cover from 1932 to 1942 unpaid entitlements. This did not go down well with Bourdillon, who facilitated the termination of Imoudu’s appointment on 23 January 1943 and also ordered his arrest under the Nigeria General Defense Regulations, 1941. I...

  The sins  of the leadership and followership in Nigeria from the foundation of the myriad of problems  affecting the country. This assertion was made by Rev(Dr.) Olaolu Oyekanmi of the Amos World Outreach, the Christian Fellowship Evangelical Mission(CFEM), Moniya-Iseyin, Ijaiye-Orile, Ibadan, Nigeria. ''The major problem of the country revolves around the leadership and the followership. They have committed sins. If Nigerians can easily repent of their sins and change their behavior, activities and attitude, all will change for the better.'' ''The problems are not the change of leadership or change of political parties, but have more to do with the change of mind. If Nigerians don't change, things will not change for the better. Those-in Authority and Those-in-Charge are from different homes. There must be a change,'' Rev(Dr.) Oyekanmi stated. He also disclosed that a three day crusade tagged ''The Only Way to Save you and Nigeria'...

  Over 10 years after the privatization of the electricity sector in Nigeria, millions of Nigerians still remain without meters and regular electricity supply. Indeed, the set objectives of the privatization are yet to be achieved, while the number of defects in the regulatory policy have been brought to the fore. Infrastructural development in the sector remains a major issue, just as distribution and generation companies struggle to impress electricity consumers. The situation remains the same as a result of the unknown interest of government officials.