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Interests and hobbies: Reading, Travelling and Meeting People

About the author Solomon Adewunmi attended Local Authority Primary School, 1A, Osho-Drive, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos(October 1976-June,1982), and Sinclair Grammar School(October 1982-July1985 and Ibadan Grammar School(September, 1985-June, 1987. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, where he studied Sociology. He graduated in October, 1992. He was a reporter, Senior Reporter(News) and Assistant News Editor of The Nigerian Tribune between August 1999 and June 2002. After voluntarily resigning his position as Assistant News Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, he was hired as a Correspondent by Insider weekly magazine, a Lagos based general interest magazine. He was there from June 2002 to December, 2007. He was again hired by Scroll Nigeria, also a Lagos based weekly news magazine as a Correspondent. A position he held from December, 2007 to December, 2009. Still on the move, he was engaged by the Pulse magazine in December, 2009 as a Senior Correspondent. And in January, 2010 he was promoted Assistant Editor. He is a member Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Executive Forum, The Economist, London. Solomon is also a member of the International Association of Religion Journalists(IARJ) Solomon also possesses the following : * BBC/EC CERTIFICATE IN NEWS JOURNALISM (FEB. 2001) * CERTIFICATE IN ARTS AND CULTURE CRITICISM (NANTAP MAY 2001) * CERITIFICATE IN PEACE JOURNALISM (JUSTICE,DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COMMISSION) *CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT ANALYSIS[UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME, OCT.2004] *CERTIFICATE IN INTERFAITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION( UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE, JAN. 2009). In addition he has the following professional awards : 1. NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), OYO STATE COUNCIL, REPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD (PRINT) FOR YEAR 2000. 2. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, COURT./CRIME REPORTER OF THE YEAR, 2000. 3. COMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NIGERIAN MEDIA MERIT AWARD (NMMA) IN THE CATEGORY OF ERNEST SESEIIKOLI’S PRIZE FOR NEWSPAPER REPORTER OF THE YEAR 1999/2000 4. COMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE MANAGEMENT OF AFRICAN NEWSPAPER OF NIGERIA PLC. FOR EXCLUSIVE STORIES JUNE, 2000. 5. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, REPORTER OF THE YEAR 2001 6. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER OF THE YEAR 2001.

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  • N70,000 national minimum wage a disaster—Federal workers

    Download 34Download 1 34Federal workers in Nigeria have described the 70,000 Naira national minimum wage as a disaster.

    The workers made this assertion in a letter to President Ahmed Tinubu dated 8th April, 2025, titled WHAT IS OUR OFFENSE? FEDERAL WORKERS HAVE SUFFERED ENOUGH; THIS HARDSHIP IS UNBEARABLE; STOP THIS TORTURE, and signed by the National Coordinator (FWF), Comrade Andrew Emelieze, and Secretary General, Comrade Itoro Obong.

    ''Mr. President, you cannot pretend not to hear us; federal workers are calling for justice. Our well-being is not taken seriously by you. The 70,000 naira minimum wage is a ridiculous disaster; it cannot even suffice as a transportation allowance for less than five workers for a month.

    We have been abandoned and neglected. The recent minimum wage is one of the testimonies of our plights. The mere fact that the benchmark for the minimum wage is N70,000 does not mean that the federal workers should be paid that minimum. Is it not a shame that some states now pay more than the federal government? The N70,000 minimum wage shows disrespect to the Nigerian workers.

    It is our belief that there is a conspiracy between Mr. President and the NLC/TUC leadership to impose a poor minimum wage on workers; this is a crime against humanity. Power must not be used to suppress the people," they concluded.

     

  • Support the Poor-Oba Ladoja to Wealthy Nigerians

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    Download 3 20Former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has charged comfortable Nigerians to continue to pray for and support the vulnerable and indigent in society.

    Oba Ladoja gave this charge on Sunday in an interaction with news reporters at his Old Bodija home in Ibadan, Nigeria.

    ''Those of us who do not know what people are passing through, should use this period to not only pray for them but also assist them. Some people have been fasting before the 30-day Ramadan fast; let us continue to pray for this set of people and also support them. We should give those that do not have. We should also move away from sin; those who have moved away from sin don't go back." Oba Ladoja counseled.

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  • Aleshinloye Market Fire-Government should equip fire service to function optimally-Chief Obi

    Download 3Img 20250312 wa0067The Onyendu Ndigbo of Ibadan and Oyo State, High Chief Alloy Obi, has called on the government to adequately equip the fire service to function effectively. 

    In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire gutted a section of the Aleshinloye market in Ibadan, Nigeria.

    'It is regrettable that the fire incident occurred in this period of economic hardships. The government should provide all that is needed for the fire service to function optimally; it takes a long time for the fire service to respond to distress calls. The traders should not lose hope but keep on making efforts to make their lives better. I pray that the almighty God will console the traders; some borrowed money, some collected goods on credit, and this happened; it is unfortunate. The government should also assist the traders in bouncing back.''

    It was reported that the fire service near the market has not been functional for the past 12 years.

    On state creation, Chief Obi advised the government to consider the creation of one additional state in the South-East geopolitical zone so that it would be on par with other geopolitical zones in the country.

    He, however, canvassed for the return to the regional system of government, saying, This will ensure that the regions develop at their own pace. The regions will take development more seriously. Let the center be weak and the regions strong.''

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  • The Lord is Sovereign

    Download 7 6All of us ought to embrace unwavering hope.

    Hope is precious, most especially when confronted by crushing oppression.

    The oppressors have their temporary moment of power.

    Afterwards, they are replaced.

    The sovereignty of the Lord is eternal.  Read Daniel 7:13,14

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    Those in charge in Nigeria have again given an insight into their unique brand of leadership in the South West.

    And the consequences of the insight are visible for all to see.

    However, millions of worried Nigerians insist that those who perpetrated the recent state of nature in Osun state, were only acting out the script written by those who have continued to misuse political power with impunity, while simultaneously manipulating the machinery of state on both sides of the divide

  • This is a government of manipulation, exploitation and extortion-Comrade Emelieze

    Download 33Download 1 31The present administration in Nigeria revolves around manipulation, exploitation and extortion.

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    This  assertion was made by the convener of the Federal Workers     Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    'The present  government  Nigeria is grounded in extortion, exploitation and manipulation. This is leadership by example, go to the markets, market men and women are following the footsteps of those who are a the helm of affairs.There is no end in sight in the ongoing milking of millions of Nigerians by the oppressors. The oppressors have been molded by greed and for-self-only attitude. This is a period of inhuman increases in the costs of goods and services-most especially foodstuff. Comrade  Emelieze sated.

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    The purchasing power of millions of Nigerians  have, all this while, been disabled by the prohibitive prices of goods and services.

    Curiously, as Nigerians are busy grappling with the violent crimes in the land, the lawmakers in Edo state have already taken a decision on kidnapping in the state.

    Sadly, so many states, where cultism is already part of daily living,  are very reluctant to move  against the cultists. Why is this so?

    Perhaps, this is suspicious, when consideration is given to the saying:''He who pays the piper dictates the tune.''

  • ASCSN Crisis: The Days of Locusts Are Numbered—Comrade Emelieze

    Download 32Download 1 30The days of locusts in the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) are numbered.

    This assertion was made by the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    ''The dark days of the locusts are numbered in the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, and corruption will soon be eradicated in the association. My appeal to members is that they should abide by the decision of the National Industrial Court on the matter; there is light at the end of the tunnel.'' Comrade Emelieze stated.

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    An unspecified number of residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, have, over the years, been dispossessed of their landed properties by those they look up to through dubious means.

    Fraudulent government officials and judicial officials, in addition to unscrupulous law enforcement agents, have played major roles in this respect.

    Indeed, those in charge have continued to formulate policies that aid the annexation of private residences.

    The forgery of property documents is commonplace, even as litigation piles up in different courtrooms.

    Communities in the ancient city have been overwhelmed by criminal elements, who stop at nothing to accomplish the wishes of those in charge, while those responsible for the protection of lives and property look the other way.

    It is a very disturbing narrative.

  • False Doctrines

    Untitled 201 2The devil is at work when a believer does not follow Jesus Christ. Most people tell so many lies to cover single lies.

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    That is the situation in Nigeria today.

    The church knows the truth and the word of God, but so many refuse to follow the truth. So many have failed to live righteous lives.

    The trend now is to brainwash and cajole people into slavery through signs, wonders, and miracles shown to them.

    This replaces the word of God they ought to have been taught. They cajole and brainwash people to part with all they have through false doctrines.

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    The mysterious deaths and killings that have become part of daily living in different parts of Nigeria call for concern.

    Those in charge carry on as if all is well. But this is not the case.

    Efforts should be made to reverse this ugly trend, while citizens embrace self-preservation as the most reliable rule.

  • Rejoice in the Lord

    Download 31Download 1 29We have every cause and reason to rejoice in the Lord.

    The Lord provides for our needs.

    He protects and guides us on all that is right and just.

    He has also equipped us with the gift of discernment.

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    Joel 2:21:

    ''Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.''

  • Our love for God

    Download 2 23Download 3 19The love for God is an indication that we always do what He wants.

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    God wants us to love and respect each other and also to live together in peace.

    But, unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case in this clime.

    However, an Ibadan-based Christian cleric, Pastor Opeyemi Ajayi, appeals to leaders and followers to love God in order to enable the fizzling out of the disturbing security, political, and economic situation everywhere.

    ''Our love for God should not wane or decline, as the love for God is the basis for addressing all challenges confronting humanity.'' Pastor Ajayi concluded.

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  • The need for a paradigm shift

    Download 1 28Download 2 22The standards set by those with questionable characters in leadership positions in Nigeria have become tales of horror for millions of citizens wherever they find themselves.

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    Without a doubt, good governance can only be achieved when questionable characters are prevented from holding public offices.

    Indeed, the value system has a very significant role to play in the quest for a society revolving around justice and equity.

    For the Founder, Spiritual Head, and Grand Imam of the Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, Prof. Sabitu Olagoke: ''The Nigerian situation is pathetic—curb corruption and effect positive change. Make good governance work for the people. When thieves and fraudsters finally democratically take authority because criminals want power, there will be worse dictatorships than in the time of any monarchy or oligarchy (Socrates 470-399 BC).

    Is this not our democracy that is lewd and driven without regard for merit or excellence, but propaganda, business, and money? We need a paradigm shift from the highest bidder syndrome to free and fair elections for democracy to respect justice and equity principles for peace and bequeathable sustainable development.''

    Download 2 21Prof. Olagoke, who spoke at the grand finale of the Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide 2025 Ishrat, also warned young Nigerians to seek wealth in legitimate ways.

    ''Young Nigerians must make money in a clean way. Your prolem is not Mr. President, your problem is not Mr. governors because they are all products of a bad environment. Nigeria's major problem is its salary structure. The equation of democrac is all about justice, management, peace ad sutainabe development. Nigerian workers are complaining that their saaries are poor. Nigeria is not having living wages. Nigeria's political system is virus-driven, and that virus is inequality." Prof. Olagoke submitted.

    The uninspiring attitude of public office holders has, over time, attracted expressions of worry and concern across the landscape.

    Deceit, lies, and manipulation are the only readily available tools of governance in this climate, just as millions of Nigerians have become disillusioned and despondent.

  • Terrorism-Internal cleansing is necessary-Comrade Emelieze

    Download 1 27Download 30In most recent times, the Nigerian military has lost an unspecified number of personnel in the ceaseless fight against violent crimes.

    This is disturbing.

    Indeed, these heinous and grievous crimes are not abating while criminals are now so brazen and bold to confront those saddled with the responsibilities of safeguarding lives and property.

    Even though those in government have, for a long time, covertly supported undesirable elements, their faceless status has not helped matters.

    Mourning and condolences, which have already become a routine for public officeholders, are inadequate to reverse the ugly trend.

    For the convener of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andew Emelieze, the top echelon of the military should go beyond physical force to address the worrisome situation.

    ''The Nigerian military has sacrificed too many of its personnel in the war against insurgency. So many lives have been lost. This shows that force should not only be relied on to bring an end to insurgency. Therefore, the root cause of this evil should be identified and addressed. Nigerians should be allowed to sit down and write out a new constitution on how they want to live, to decide their relationship, without recourse to force and falsehood.'' Comrade Emelieze concluded.

    The adoption of the suitale psychologial mindse, identifiying and  cleansing of the moles witin and te sensitive nature of assignments over the years ave staken back seat.

     

  • Under funding of education promotes mediocrity—Prof. Olagoke

     

    Download 2 21The founder, spiritual head, and grand imam of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Prof. Sabitu Olagoke, has identified the underfunding of education as the catalyst of the multifarious challenges impeding the development of Nigeria.

    Prof. Olagoke made this known on Saturday at the 2025 Shafaudeen International Children's Day: Kiddies Sports and Inter School Novelty Race in Ibadan, Nigeria.

    ''The recent underfunding of less than 10 percent annually is highly inadequate to promote functional education. To this effect, mediocrity is promoted to breed vandalism, insecurity, quackery, fraud, sharp practices, corruption, poor governance, poverty, diseases, hunger, etc.''

    He warned that good leaders could only be groomed through governance and empathy rather than sympathy, adding, The environment you give birth to your children in matters a lot. Let us go back home and put things in order. Parents on child rearing for the society would be easy when the hostile environment of Nigeria is tamed, cultured, and cured.''

    In another development, a retired head of Local Government Administration (HLA), Alhaji Nurudeen Azeez, was among those given awards for their exceptional deeds.

    In his brief remarks, Alhaji Azeez expressed delight on receiving the award, saying, ''I feel elated and fulfilled. I need to give thanks to the Almighty Allah and our indefatigable leader, Prof. Sabitu Olagoke, for finding me worthy to be so honored.''

  • Nature's Intervention

    Images 1 5Cc7a55e6ce15b52c7b28315b7db1a001Members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) are patiently waiting for the end to the prolonged crisis in the association's leadership ranks.

    The crisis that has persisted for so long revolves around self-interest and greed.

    Indeed, members and others from different unions in Nigeria look up to the National Industrial Court (NIC) to put the crisis to a permanent end.

    The convener of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) and the All Workers Convergence (AWC), Comrade Andrew Emeleze, urges workers in the country to be peaceful in their conduct.

    ''Our hope lies in the judiciary; members should be patient and go about their lawful duties with diligence. We are full of hopes that the judiciary will bring an end to the lingering impunity and corruption in the ASCSN. Let us be patient.''Comrade Emeleize stated.

    The judiciary, without doubt, will serve as a reprieve for distraught and disillushioned members, even though one of the parties to the crisis may have continued to work tirelessly to pervert justice.

    Sadly, those responsible for the leadership failure, at all levels of government, may perhaps be the role models for the individuals who have brought about the prostrate condition of the labor movement in the country.

    Millions of Nigerians are not only disappointed by the happenings in different parts of the country, but angry that their fellow human beings have continued to take them for granted with impunity.

    Those in charge have exhausted all their available tools of repression, oppression, lies, deceit, manipulation, coercion, and violence.

    Nature has set in to correct the infractions, acts of commission, and omission.

     

     

     

  • The true meaning of Discipleship

    Download 8 2Download 7 5Why on earth do you think that, for his disciples, Jesus Christ chose a group of fishermen?

    What particular qualities could they have possessed to equip them to share his ministry?

    They seem to have been a close-knit group whom Jesus Christ had possibly known for some time.

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    But clearly, the moment when they decided to leave everything and follow him was deeply etched in their memory.

    When Jesus said he would make them ''fishers of men,'' what expertise and experience could they bring to such a task?

    Only Phillip was called by Jesus directly. The others came at the bidding of their friends and families.

    Yet, when they found Jesus for themselves, it was as if he had been searching for them all along.

    Nathaniel eventually found Jesus Christ, only to discover that Christ found him long before he recognized who it was pulling at his heartstrings.

  • Good deeds

     Download 4 14Download 5 8Doing good now is better than doing good later. Read Luke 23:41

  • Be Prayerful

    Download 1 26Download 2 20Prayers do not necessarily have to be long and eloquent.

    However, it is important, that such prayers come from a sincere and humble heart.

    In addition, it is also imperative that prayers are silent and straight because God hears even before we start our prayers. Read Psalm 102:17

  • Govt should take a second look at the recruitment into security agencies-Comrade Emelieze

     Images 31We were not treated by our own government as proper human beings and consequently some outsiders quote 1The Federal government has been called upon  to urgently take a second look at the entire  process of recruitment and training of personnel of the various law enforcement and security agencies as a step towards ensuring  that the unbearable level of insecurity across Nigeria is nipped in the bud.

    This call was made by the spokesperson for the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    ''The government should take urgent steps to carefully look into the processes of recruitment, training and postings of those in uniform as a step towards reversing the worrisome and disturbing spate of insecurity. The government should take a second look on the processes that ensured that these personnle exhibit the different uniforms of law enofrcement and security agencies.

    These trained personnel of the various uniformed agencies in Nigeria have continued, without stop, to engage in forgery, perjury, extrajudicial killings and corruption in all forms among so many other absurdities.

    Why is this so?

    Perhaps, Illiteracy and ignorance are the two major reasons, when the leadership is found wanting, then things go absolutely wrong.

     

  • The Upright

    Download 29Download 1 25Many Pharisees were good and upright people, who Jesus Christ counted among his friends.

    But it was those who misused religion who angered him so much, particularly when they excused unjust actions and unfair attitudes with pious platitudes.

    People might be scrupulous about small details of religious observance, giving to the temple a tenth of all their produce, even to the smallest herbs.

    But if they were unscrupulous in their treatment of others, Jesus condemned them in no uncertain terms.

    Which sins do religious people tend to condemn most readily today?

    How much prominence do we give to justice, humility, and reverence as the most important values?

    How often do we speak out against hypocrisy, greed and self-indulgence ?

     

  • Retirees are condemned when they retire early—barrister Niyi Aborishade

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    The retirement age policy of the government at all levels has pushed retirees to lead a life of condemnation.

    This assertion was made by the chairman of the end-of-year party of the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers' Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) chapter, Barrister Niyi Aborishade, in Ibadan, Nigeria.

    ''I congratulate all of you retiring today, and I also pray that you will enjoy the world of possibilities that lies ahead. They've condemned you when you retire early. You will have nothing to do. Workers should retire at 65. I urge you to develop a comprehensive strategy on how you will spend your retirement and gratuity. You have worked hard in life, and you will enjoy the fruits of your labor.'' Barrister Aborishade stated.

    Earlier in his welcome address, the union's chairman, Comrade Kola Carew, appealed to members to cooperate with the executive of the union to move it forward, saying, ''We should speak with one voice. Anything you see or hear, reach out to your leaders so that we will not derail.''

  • Unfriendly policies driving Nigerians out of business—Comrade Emelieze


    Download 7 4Several businesses in Nigeria have closed shop due to the harsh policies of the government.

    This assertion was made by the spokesperson of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    ''So many businesses are no longer finding it difficult to cope with the unfriendly policies of the government but are now finding it extremely impossible to stay afloat, and the only option open to them is to close shop. The general costs of doing business in Nigeria have gone beyond the reach of millions of Nigerians. Businesses have continued to collapse, while those in government are still giving empty assurances,'' Comrade Emelieze stated.