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 Doing good now is better than doing good later. Read Luke 23:41

Prayers 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

 The 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.

Many 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 ?

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.''

Several 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.

A syndicate that specializes in the stealing of electric service wires from residential buildings now operates in Ibadan, Nigeria.

The criminal group comprising some unscrupulous elements in the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) co-opted financially indisposed individuals to give out vital information that would be of mutual benefit to both of them.

On Tuesday, 17 December, 2024, between 2:45 pm and 3:10 pm in the afternoon, a marketer and a technician, both workers of the IBEDC, stole the four service wires that supply electricity to the four apartments at No. 3 Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete.

Before the ugly act, the criminals had sat down and strategized at a shoemaker's shop at No. 6.

The shoemaker had in turn entertained them.

After the act, the criminals, who brought along a ladder, made away with the stolen items while residents of the community watched with keen interest.

In recent times, cases of the theft of the DISCO's equipment and materials have become rampant.

Once you become born again, avoid the temptations of backsliding. 

In the present world, temptations abound; everywhere you go, it is now left for you as a true believer to resist such temptations.

Do not become an enemy of yourself; meditate on the word regularly when you notice you are treading the wrong path.

Look up to God, and painstakingly avoid looking up to man.

Resist any attempt to backslide by anyone; it could be your friends, your colleagues at your place of work, your relations, or anyone close to you.

Be steadfast. Hosea 11:7