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The 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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All 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

The 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.''

The 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.

The 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.

We 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.''

The 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 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.''

Prof. 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.