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A Brief History of Nigeria Independence is the right of self-determination of a country. Self-reliance is the ability to realize that right in reality. It is often said that out of every four Africans, one is a Nigerian. This speaks to the testament of the country's population and influence, both within the continent and globally. However, I won’t be focusing on the country's potentials, challenges, or problems. Instead, I’ll be looking through the lens of ideology—what Nigeria has stood for as it has evolved over the decades. Curating history often has its bias. The hunter’s story will glorify his skills rather than the game’s fightback. However, appreciating history comes from looking past inconsistencies due to the passage of time and perspective, as no two historical events are identical. What matters is seeing things for what they are. Pre- 1960 s Nigeria existed long before independence, but the land wasn't yet called Nigeria. People had been living, trading, and...

  God's Pattern Of Rest Moses recounted God's pattern of creation: the earth was formless and empty. Instead of an explosive expansion, as the Big Bang theory suggests, it was God's spoken word that brought everything into existence. God spoke life and power into the earth, and whatever He spoke became reality. In the beginning, all was blackness, darkness, and chaos until God introduced light, form, water, and humanity through His words, making the earth habitable. After laying the foundation of creation and seeing the overall picture of His work, God declared it good and then rested. This "rest" doesn’t imply that God abandoned the earth or left it to manage itself. My thoughts are that, since creation, God's spoken word has continued to work in countless ways: restoring limbs, granting victories, and proclaiming prophecies through the mouths of prophets. In this sense, the spoken word—who is God—remains active and alive. So, what does rest imply in this con...

Our Solar System In our solar system, we have 1 star, 8 planets, 5 dwarf planets, and 181 moons. The Sun, which appears yellow from Earth, is actually white in space. When all the colors in a rainbow are combined, they form white light. Physics experiments have confirmed that passing white light through a prism splits it into the various colors of the rainbow—ROYGBIV. The solar system, where Earth is located, consists of the Sun at the center, with planets and moons (which are satellites) orbiting it. These celestial bodies are held together by gravitational forces, which prevent them from drifting off into space. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, followed by Venus, Earth, and the rest, ending with Neptune. While Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere, which traps heat in a greenhouse effect. Earth is the only known planet that supports life, though even here, some environments, like the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean, are...

"The Three Paths of Leadership: Anointed, Elected, and Appointed" Leadership is a desired position among people, usually because of the many perks it offers. However, these perks and privileges typically match the requirements that leadership demands. Someone can be anointed to lead by divine election, elected through democratic processes, or appointed by either an anointed or an elected leader. Anointed Leadership The Israelites had a distinct system of leadership from their time in Egypt. One of the key differences between the Egyptians and the Israelites was their approach to leadership. While the Egyptians followed a monarchical system, the Israelites were led by God, with prophets serving as His spokespersons. From Moses, whose prophetic calling was confirmed by the burning bush that didn’t burn up, to Samuel, who initially mistook God’s voice for that of a man, Israel maintained this divine style of leadership. Over time, however, the Israelites became dissatisfied with...

  The Secrets Behind Academic Excellence: Talent, Hard Work, and Balance In university, first-class students typically lead a lifestyle centered around consistent studying. The rigorous nature of education in higher institutions demands this, so it’s rare to find a top student who is study-averse or lazy. They also tend to keep friends who share similar traits, forming a triangular life between lecture halls, hostels, and religious centers. However, there’s another type of first-class student who, despite the intense academic demands, manages to find time for social activities, student union involvement, and religious engagements. I’ve often wondered how they pull it off. How do they balance it all? The best way to get answers would be to talk to them directly—ask how they juggle all these activities with their academic pursuits and still excel. By piecing together their stories, we might find some common ground or useful insights. What’s My Take? I believe that if you have a natur...

Let Value Speak for Itself: Confidence, Pricing, and the Legacy of Auction Let Value Speak for Itself.  We should be able to convey value without having to rely on pricing as the main selling point. If you price an item at ₦75,000, why should a prospective buyer feel the need to negotiate for less? The answer lies in confidence—confidence in both yourself and the product you're offering. This confidence takes time to build because it requires realistic feedback to fully develop. When building a product or service, thoroughness is key at every stage leading to the final result. While perfection may seem unattainable, it’s the level of care and precision that builds confidence to price your product at whatever rate you choose. Be thorough in design, production processes, and the final touches. Even the smallest details matter, as they all come together to create the finished product. When the final product or service is ready, it should speak for itself. The effort you’ve put into it...

Governance: How well does it account for "learning on the job."? In Governance, the stakes are just too high, and every action and inaction has its consequences. When you learn on the job, you're not fully aware of the direct consequences of your inactivity, but everyone else who depends on what your office is meant to do certainly feels it.That’s one of the reasons why elections in democratic settings are so important. Voters should do the job of sifting out candidates who don’t truly understand what the role entails. To be the president of a country, you must actually know everything there is to know about that country, understand how it operates, and grasp the values on which it is built. For a country like Nigeria, the inability to meet this basic standard should immediately disqualify any candidate. However, this knowledge only comes through direct experience ; oral traditions, history reads, advisory roles, and assistance services cannot provide anything close to t...

50 Nuggets Commemorating My 50th Blog Post. Since most of my ideas are self-thought, I've curated some tid-bits along the way and I'm going to share 50 of them with you.  1. If it's good, it'll always be desired, wanted, and paid for.  2. Whatever you do for others only pays off fully if you also do it for yourself. 3. Realistic things can only be achieved in realistic ways. 4. The value and worth of any work depend on the value and worth of the worker. 5. Once you see it within yourself, then you have it. 6. It's not a tough pill to swallow if it's digestible. 7. Jesus's reply to the rich man's desire, was meant to make him richer, but he thought giving all he had to the poor would make him poor. 8. If what you want doesn't exist, create it. 9. Creation is God's, procreation is man's. 10. When you are truly what you say you are, controversies won't exist. 11. Work is the rent we pay God for our time here on earth. 12. Awareness of wealth...

Dating A Girl Above Your Level: What You Need To Know  As a man, dating is a whole new level of work, and I say "work" because that's really the essence of the masculine vibe. It's a new level of work because it’s a feelings game, which is quite different from the logical and action-oriented games men are used to. Dating a girl is actually an everyday job, whether it’s in the crush phase or the marriage phase. After all, what maintains relationships that have reached the marriage level is usually continuing to do the same things that kicked off the relationship in the first place. Dating a Rich Girl Now, let’s talk about dating a rich girl, like DJ Cuppy, for instance. She’s been born into a lifetime of privilege and fortune, so dating her is kind of challenging for anyone. Beyond the outer and external aura of privilege, which you have to get past, you still have to handle her character and then find a confident position afterward to lead the relationship. Say you’re...