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Adultery Ruins Avoid it by Prof. Sabitu Olagoke
- On 27/12/2021
- In Special Report
To appreciate the difference between animal and man, the area of mating is pointer.
Take note that adultery may bring shame and betrayal of trust as well as risking the consequence of divine sanctions and decay.
The Holy Quran and the Holy Bible are unanimous on this.
The Holy Quran 17 : 32 refers, ‘’ Never come nigh to adultery : For it is an indecent deed and an evil way.’’
The Holy Bible Matthew 5 : 27–28 equally emphasizes on sexual sins.
‘’You have heard that it was said don’t do the sin of adultery. But I tell you that, if a person looks at a woman and wants to sin sexually with her, then that person has already done that sin with the woman in his mind.’’
The wisdom of avoiding adultery is captured in the Holy Bible Proverbs 5 : 3–14, ‘’For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:
4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.
5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.
7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;
11 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.’’
The Holy Quran, therefore warns that we should avoid adultery with a case study of the penalty of flogging as a preventive measure from plunging oneself into the wrath of God; if and only if one wants to remain a believer.
The Holy Quran 24 : 2 refers, ‘’ The woman and the man guilty of fornication,-flog each of them with a hundred stripes : let not compassion move you in their case, in a matter prescribed by Allah; if ye believe in Allah in the Last Day : And let a party of the believers witness their punishment.’’
Since the punishment for adultery and fornication is socaiily lower than the spiritual consequence and that in any of the ways, adultery can create bad blood, big fight and poisonous feud.
The believers must make it mandatory for themselves to keep chastity against all odds and avoid keeping of bad company not to become victims of people’s snares to slander their names.
The Holy Quran 24 : 23 warns all of us. ‘’ Those who slander chaste, indiscreet and believing women are cursed this life and in the Hereafter : For them is a grievous chastisement.’’
Adultery can ruin avoid it, therefore, and role model exemplary lifestyles as we step into the new year.
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The Right to Fair Hearing by Prof. Sabitu Olagoke
- On 24/12/2021
- In Special Report
Fair hearing could be described as the process that ensures that the trial of an individual conforms to the fundamental concept of justice and equality.
The right to fair hearing, therefore, requires that an individual ought not to be penalized by decisions affecting their rights or legitimate expectations, unless they have been given prior notice of the case.
Secondly, a fair opportunity to respond must equally be given and thirdly, the opportunity to present their own case.
Respect for the following four essentials are therefore crucial :
Adequate notice should be served to the accused.
2. The accused must be duly informed about the evidence against him, her or them.
3. The accused must be given the opportunity to present his, her or their cases as well as the relevant evidences.
4. The accused must be given the opportunity to contest adverse evidences.
It must be noted that presumptions, assumptions or insinuations are clogs in the wheel of an enabling environment for fair hearing. Therefore, the sine qua non or essential conditions for fair hearing must be created.
The right to know the facts of the suit or case must be precondition for the commencement of any hearing.
The right to fair hearing must be seen to have been achieved, not to give room to coercion or other process that negates the provisions of fair hearing.
In addition, the right to fair hearing/public hearing before a competent, independent and impartial court or tribunal established by law must be guaranteed.
The presumption of innocence without molestation without molestation must be guaranteed.
The right to fair hearing is an essential ingredient of democracy and it ensures that the people’s interests are well taken care of when it comes to civil rights and obligations including any question or determination of by or against any government or authority, whereby a person shall be entitled to fair hearing within a reasonable time by a court or other tribunal established by law.
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Avoid Falsehood in Transactions by Prof. Sabitu Olagoke
- On 16/12/2021
- In Special Report
Wise people believe that life is ephemeral and that social desires may become a tantalizing mirage if we live by falsehood to acquire wealth.
The Holy Bible admonishes us that we must not claim knowledge where ignorance prevails. For us to be able to know our limits, therefore, there is a need to seek for knowledge and clarification.
Proverbs 30 : 4 submits that, “Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?”
The Holy Quran, therefore, warned us that education and wisdom demand that we must not claim to know where knowledge is absent.
The Holy Quran 6 : 93 emphasizes the consequence as been grievous.
‘’Who can be more wicked than one who invented a lie against Allah, or saith, I have received inspiration when he hath received none or again who saith, I can reveal the like of what Allah hath revealed ? If thou couldst but see how the wicked do fair in the agonies of death!-The angels stretch forth their hands saying yield up your souls : This day shall ye reward,-chastisement of disgrace for that ye used to tell lies against Allah and scornfully to reject of His signs !''
Proverbs 30 : 5–6 further warns us to be vanguards of truth always, ‘’Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
6Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.’’
In the same way the Holy Quran 2 : 42 admonishes with emphasis, ‘’And cover truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth when ye know what it is ?’’
What makes people tell lies most often is the affinity for materialism, most especially when due process is abridged for the sake of having undue maximum gains in business or material transaction.
Proverbs 30 : 7–9 clarifies issues on this, ‘’Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
Why do wed neglect God and His charges to direct our affairs not to head for the precipice of life.
The Holy Quran 13 : 26 refers, ‘’Allah doth enlartge, or grant by strict measure the sustenance which He giveth to whom He so pleaseth. The worldy rejoice in the life of this world : but the life of this world is of little comfort compared to the hereafter.’’
To be an exemplar, all must endeavor to be vanguards of truth in all forms of transactions.
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A Viable Condition by Prof. Sabitu Olagoke
- On 02/12/2021
- In Special Report
Viable condition is necessary for successful restoration and preservation of cultural heritage on core values of integrity would have to depend solely on the understanding and practice of exemplary lifestyles based on values of integrity, otherwise, the system may suffer from unwarranted happenings.
The viable condition of scripture compliance is sacrosanct, the right practice of every religion for ease of adapting and adopting the dictates of God to put up pious and exemplary lifestyles.
A critical study of democracy to energize civil rule rests on the viable condition of justice, deterrence, and equity concept application to avoid the challenges of marginalization and agitations by the people over perceived injustice towards them.
Where such viable conditions are absent there would be system disequilibrium through the heating up of the polity. A further study on the triangle of sustainable development x-rays environment, economy, and the people or society to thrive harmoniously.
The economy and other aspects of society must be viable to ensure streamlined development.
Several nations depend on investments from local and international sources, but no investor will ever come to a conflict-ridden environment to invest. An environment characterized by insurgency,
natural disasters, violent crimes, dictatorship, and the infringement of the fundamental human rights of the people would never be investment-friendly.
In the final analysis, the viable condition is an index measure of capability where system functionality leads to the development that is sustainable without recourse to parasitic means.Also read-Legalizing Crime and Criminality
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FBI Warns of Holiday Scams Ahead of Holiday Season
- On 02/12/2021
- In News
Press Release
The FBI Columbia Field Office is warning the public of common holiday scams ahead of the 2021 holiday season.
With the holidays upon us and seasonal shopping in full gear, criminals are set to look for opportunities to take advantage of consumers. The FBI is encouraging shoppers to be vigilant for scams that are designed to steal their money and personal information.
The two most prevalent holiday scams are non-delivery and non-payment crimes. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 17,000 complaints of non-delivery goods, resulting in over $53 million in losses during the 2020 holiday season.
“More than ever consumers are shopping online and using alternative payment methods, aside from cash,” said Susan Ferensic, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Columbia Field Office. “Criminals have adapted to the way we shop, and they work overtime to create elaborate schemes to steal from us.”
Some of the common holiday scams the FBI warns of are:
Online shopping scams – Scammers offer deals through phishing e-mails or advertisements.
Social media scams – Scammers use social media sites that appear to offer vouchers or gift cards. These scams often lead consumers to complete online surveys designed to steal personal information.
Smartphone app scams – Scammers design mobile apps disguised as free games that steal personal information.
Work-from-home scams – Scammers use websites and social media posts that offer working from home. Convenience is the attention grabber, but there may be fraudulent intentions.
Gift card scams – Victims receive a spoofed e-mail, call, or text asking them to purchase multiple gift cards for person or business reasons.
Charity scams – Criminals set up false charities and profit from individuals who believe they are donating to legitimate organizations.
If you believe you are victim of a scam, contact your financial institution immediately. You should also contact your local law enforcement agency. Finally, victims should file a complaint with IC3 by visiting www.IC3.gov
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Ugandan Army Set to Take over Govt Funded Projects
- On 20/11/2021
- In News
The Ministries of Health and Education in Uganda are set to hand over all government-funded projects to the Ramy's Engineering unit for implementation.
Before this time, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni had directed that the construction projects in the two ministries be undertaken by the National Enterprise Commission, NEC, and implemented by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) Engineering Brigade.Consequent to the President's directive, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has now directed the two ministries to implement the directive, which has since been amended in response to concerns from donors and experts over its likely effects.
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Seek Salvation First
- On 20/11/2021
- In Pictures
Jonah 2:9
9 But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’ ”
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Govt is unable to Provide Potable Water for Nigerians-PRO AWDROP
- On 11/11/2021
- In News
The failure of the government at all levels to provide potable water for Nigerians has become a problem nationwide.
This assertion was made by the National Public Relations Officer of the Association of Water Well Drilling Rig Owners and Practitioners(AWDROP), Mr. Richard Adeyinka in a chat with Poverty Line.
''The problem is everywhere, taps are no longer running. The government at all levels has shown that they do not have the capacity to provide potable and affordable water for Nigerians. The provision of potable water today, revolves around who can afford to pay for it. Government is no longer able to carry out its responsibilities,'' Mr. Adeyinka noted.Also read-Legalizing Crime and Criminality
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