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We ought not to yield our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, but we must learn how to be fully submissive to His will.

Let us yield ourselves to the will and power of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to accomplish His purpose through us.

Read Galatians 5:16-26

A Disturbing Trend

The proponents of state police argue that it would ensure that the states maintain law and order, while at the same time making possible justice and equity.

However, the proponents are silent over the poor handling of various security related issues in several states of the federation, while looking the other way when it comes to the activities of self-determination groups.

Of worry, is the heavy presence of strangers in most communities of the federation, these set of people do not have visible means of livelihood. Those in charge are aware of the unimpeded reign of crime, criminality and impunity in communities such as Molusi, Solanke, Olorunsogo, Molete, Oshodi, Scout camp, Aluko/Barracks in Felele, Ibadan, Oyo state among others.

The strangers in collaboration with natives have over the years, relentlessly plotted to dispossess an unspecified number of residents of their landed property.

Interestingly, Nigerians are free to reside in any part of the country, without harassment, threats intimidation and attacks.

But this is not the situation in the affected Ibadan communities.

 Indeed, scheming and evil machinations of political office holders, who have the people's mandate has brought about the inability to secure lives and property to put an end to violent crimes across the six geo-political zones of the country.

Sadly, some state Governors have continuously manipulated the centralized policing system to their advantage.

Intimidation and harassment of political opponents and citizens who hold contrary views are commonplace in most states.

With reference to the above mentioned and happenings across the country, it is very dangerous to establish state police during this period of insecurity, economic hardships and agitations by groups for self-determination. 

The clamor for state police revolves, perhaps, on self-interests and sectional aspirations, going by events in a number of states. Curiously, despite the presence of the office of the state security network at the Scout Camp Neighborhood market, criminals have continued to operate without hindrance.

 Of worry, is the docility of political office holders and the people's representatives at all levels in the face of rising crime and criminality everywhere.

Indeed, most of these crimes are committed with the aid of motorcycles distributed by politically exposed persons as empowerment for young people.

A very disturbing trend is the inability of secondary school students to read and write, despite their appearance in school uniforms from Monday to Friday.

Their academic performance has exposed the government's feeble efforts in the education sector.

The vicissitudes of life bring in its stride sad times, stiff challenges and major disappointments.

We stand a better chance of overcoming and surmounting these difficult situations, if we have a reliable friend close by.

As God guides you, be that friend.

That is exactly what Jesus Christ for us in our time of deepest spiritual need.

Read Galatians 6:1-18

READ GOD's WORD

Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra of Thailand

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 in governance.

Shinawatra went on 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. 

 NOTE: Certain Nigerian leaders who lack respect for elders and have persistently exhibited this bad attitude; are bad examples for young people.

Leadership without the acceptable character is a ruse.

All ability for service comes only from God.

Let us ask God for mercy, grace and wisdom because we need HIS mercy, grace and wisdom in all we do.

To overlook HIS mercy, grace and wisdom is to fail to live up to our spiritual potential.

Take time aside, each day, to read HIS word and pray.

A drop of God's wisdom is greater than an ocean of human intelligence.

Read Matthew 7:7-11

READ GOD'S WORD

 The Score Card of Those-in-Charge

Most communities in Oyo state among other states in Nigeria have been overwhelmed by criminals, a significant number of whom are residents.
These criminals take time to observe happenings in these communities from shops, beer parlors, hotels, and abandoned buildings in these communities after which they facilitate heinous and grievous crimes.
In Molusi, Solanke, Oeygbami, Oshodi, Olorunsogo, Barracks, Aluko, Felele, and several other communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, electricians, petty traders, barbers, commercial motorcycle operators, and mechanics and beer parlor operators secure accommodation for questionable characters, who now terrorize these communities.

Sadly, the Landlords and Tenants Associations in these communities know these criminals but overlook their criminal activities, perhaps because of the pecuniary benefits accruing to them. Although they ensure they facilitate the collection of night guards' dues from residents with all vigor.
The outcome is the several unreported cases of crimes in these communities, while innocent residents continue to ponder over the constitutional roles of law enforcement agencies which seems to be non-existent

 In a society where justice and the rule of law prevails, the community leaders, members of the Landlords and Tenants Association, law enforcement agents(agencies), and residents of Olorunsogo, Molete, Molusi, Solanke, Oyegbami, Scout Camp,Aluko/Barracksand Felele communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria who sponsored hoodlums wielding stones, matchets, and iron rods to attack and injure a resident of 3, Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete ought to be brought to justice.

Sadly, this is not the case.

In addition, those behind the vandalization and looting of 3, Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete are still walking the streets freely full of boasts and acting persistently with impunity. Why is this so? Perhaps, crime and criminality are now means to several ends for Those-in-Charge, who may have severed ties with the attributes of accountable and focused leadership.

The lawlessness, indiscipline, criminality, profanity and immorality in the Nigerian society today, is the real scorecard of parents, guardians and political office holders at the center and in the states of the federation.

The state of primary and secondary school education across the states in Nigeria already in intensive care mode.

Sadly, the private schools which ought to provide soothing balm for distraught parents and guardians, have worsened the rot.

The convincing recruitment of teachers alone, cannot guarantee quality education, when requisite qualifications, state of mind, experience and skills are lacking.

Indeed, learning is impossible in an environment characterized by dilapidated structures and absence of education resources.

However, for the director, Career Development Center, University of Ibadan, Prof. Bayo Oluwole, the lack of professional development for teachers, inadequate infrastructure and overcrowded schools in Oyo state are clogs in the wheels of quality education.

 Indeed, a visit to a number of schools in the state validates this argument. Really, trade unions have limitations and those in charge take advantage of these.

Of worry is the focus of the leadership on road and airport projects in the face of the glaring long departure of discipline, law and order in schools.

Interestingly, the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comtrade Ismail Raji believes that the employment of over 20,000 teachers in the state by the government has salvaged the disturbing situation in the education sector.

This may be far from the truth, considering the fact that teachers now embrace electronic and social media to expose the rot in the system.

Expectedly, Comrade Raji advises those involved to channel their grievances through their leaders, describing their actions as embarrassing.

The NUT chairman summarizes the present situation of things this way:' while we celebrate our achievements, we must not lose sight of the challenges that persist such as inadequate funding of education (though it is a global phenomenon) infrastructural deficits, and the need for continuous capacity development for teachers. A nation that neglects its teachers has signed its its underdevelopment, but a nation that honors its teachers secures its future.''

In a society where justice and the rule of law prevails, the community leaders, members of the Landlords and Tenants Association, law enforcement agents(agencies), and residents of Olorunsogo, Molete, Molusi, Solanke, Oyegbami, Scout Camp,Aluko/Barracksand Felele communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria who sponsored hoodlums wielding stones, matchets, and iron rods to attack and injure a resident of 3, Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete ought to be brought to justice.

Sadly, this is not the case.

On Saturday, 23rd August 2025, acting on the instructions of some desperate and evil inclined family members, hoodlums' resident in the community broke into the apartments of 3, Kehinde Aderibigbe street, Olorunsogo, Mlete, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, vandalizing electrical fittings, damaging the windows, doors, toilet and kitchen facilities and carting away valuables running into millions of Naira.

Interestingly, the residents, law enforcement and estate agents are complicit in the crime and several others in the community, although the residents continue to claim ignorance.

In addition, those behind the vandalization and looting of 3, Kehinde Aderibiggbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete are still walking the streets freely full of boasts and acting persistently with impunity. Why is this so? Perhaps, crime and criminality are now means to several ends for Those-in-Charge, who may have severed ties with the attributes of good and focused leadership.

Of note is the fact that residents and occupants of No. 5 Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete, not only vandalized the next building, No. 3 but also converted it to a refuse dump and place where excreta are also dumped.

Another dimension of criminality.
Government officials have long before now admitted the evil but blame their superiors for the public health situation.

Those-in Charge at all levels of government look on helplessly as the people contend with the hazards of a dirty environment.

The relevant law enforcement agencies are well aware of the reign of crime and criminality at Molusi, Solanke, Oyegbami, Olorunsogo, Molete, Oshodi, Aluko, Scout camp, Felele and several other communities in Ibadan, Oyo state.

But probably due to the involvement of some of the law enforcement agents with the cultists who perpetrate heinous and grievous crimes, little or nothing has been done to reverse the worrisome situation. 

This is even as there as several unreported heart rendering cases.

 Since the law enforcement agencies have the responsibility to ensure the safety of lives and property, the unending reign of terror by these cultists, who openly threaten to kill those who question their activities leaves much to be desired-  a point of reference is one '  Samba', a barber, whose barbing shop is among the block of shops located in front of a building at the Aluko/Barracks, Felele/Scout camp/Oshodi Street junction. 

He openly threatens to kill people while at the same time boasting of his connection with some officers and rank and file of the Police.

Indeed, owners of beer parlors, Ogogoro joints, hotels, and a sizable number of shops in these communities are ready accomplices of these cultists in these communities.

Indeed, if at all there is a government in place in the state, such is crime friendly.