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‘’ There is no such source and cause of strife, quarrel, fights, as religion. Let it once enter into our civil affairs, our government soon would be destroyed. Let it once enter our common schools, they would be destroyed. Those who made our constitution saw this, and used the most apt and comprehensive language in it to prevent such a catastrophe. [Weiss v. District Board, March 18, 1890]’’- Supreme Court of Wisconsin. There is another quote from Dr Seuss which says, ‘’How did we get so late so soon?’’. Given my observation, it seems time has flown in a terrifying speed without any evidence of judicious use by Nigerians to better their lot in several aspects of Nation building and National development. I want to use this piece to describe the complications and issues associated with sudden rise in religiosity in Nigeria, misapplication of culture in Nigeria and the degeneration of critical thinking and the consequent link to corrupt practices in the country. From my reading sources, I...

DRAMATIC: (1)You like stylish fast cars (2) You like the latest tech equipment (3) You are bold & sophisticated (4) Your level of confidence is high. (5) You are always in control (6)Your colour sense is strong (7) You love feeling energetic and excited (8) You are proud about your looks (9)You are always on point (10)You have a good idea of designer labels (11)You have a good sense of grooming ROMANTIC: (1)Your lifestyle is luxurious and comfortable (2)Staying fit and healthy is a must (3)You walk with grace and style (4)You are always on point (5)You are a sharp dresser (6)Your perfume fragrance is strong and lingers on (7)You like a mix of colours (8)Your shoes are a statement CLASSIC: (1)Your lifestyle is structured (2)You are pretty neat and organized (3)Your look is usually business like (4)You command respect and look credible At times you may appear boring, non-creative (5)You keep the same look (6)Your garments are current, structured and official...

These are the reasons why you should start creating an entrepreneurial capacity framework for your next generation. Below are 10 reasons why one may not get a job in Nigeria or somewhere else. 1. Lack of Required Skill . Employers continue to complain about a dearth of skills among graduates. Employers are obviously tired of seeing same set of individuals with same set of qualifications springing up for interviews daily whereas they are in need of someone that will stand out. So ask yourself, what employable skill do I have? 2. Lack of Personal Capability To Deliver : I think many graduates believe in their certificate and not in their individual capability, which would make or mar their pursuits of employment. Many lack self-development and I belief you belong to that category. What have you done since you graduate to develop your personal capability? 3. You Are a Product of a Bad Educational System : Poor funding and management of our Educational system in addition to strike has ...

When I hear these people talk about winning souls, I feel sorry for the souls who have no idea of what they are getting into. It sometimes sounds to me like blood-thirty people desperate to count the number of innocent, ignorant people who will give their blood to be sucked. These souls are classified, as those who are needy, can undoubtedly gullible in their search for solutions and wanting to identify or belong to a community. These souls are caught when they are most vulnerable maybe they have lost a loved one, in a bad relationship with their parents or family, in need of healing or desperate for a change. At this point they will give anything and do anything without a second thought. When caught by the wrong hands, they will start running in a wheel. Initially, the souls will be treated with some measure of care, so they do not detach. This will be short lived to prepare them to be trained as unconscious servants. Once the attachment is built, they would start attending end...

Nigerian-born Pastor Sunday Adelaja is the founder of Embassy of God Church, Kiev, Ukraine, the largest Pentecostal church in Europe. He spoke with Sunday Oguntola on the wrong concepts that churches in Nigeria are promoting. Excerpts: During your last visit to Nigeria, you were emphatic that the church was the major problem with the nation’s stunted growth. Do you still maintain that stance? I wish to state categorically that I am not talking about any particular ministry. There is nothing personal at all. I am not against any man of God or any denomination. I’m just pointing out what I believe is the truth about the situation in our country. I wish to appreciate all the men of God that have labored in our country. I think they did their best. I believe they taught us what they know. But we still have to admit that things were wrong and these things have to be corrected. What are some of these things? In my opinion, the leadership and the structure of the church in Nigeria are...

“My boss drove a luxury car everyday and it was my duty to greet him and to open the gates for him, as I worked as a watchman in his villa. But he never responded back to my greetings. One day he saw me opening the garbage bags outside the villa in search for any leftover food. But, as usual he never even looked at me, it was like as if he never saw anything! The very next day I saw a paper bag at the same place, but it was clean and the food inside was covered well. It was fresh and good food like someone had just brought it from the supermarket. I didn't bother as to where it came from, I just took the paper bag and I was so happy about it. Every day I found this paper bag at the same place with fresh vegetables and all that we needed for home. This became my daily routine. I was eating and sharing this food with my wife and kids. I was wondering who this fool could be?! To forget his paper bag full of fresh food everyday. One day there was a big problem in the villa and I wa...