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LIFE and the Paradox of Our Age By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB We live in an age of dazzling achievements. Technology has shrunk the world into a small digital village, knowledge is produced at a rate faster than ever before, and opportunities exist today that our grandparents could never dream of. Yet, despite all these advancements, humanity faces a strange and troubling contradiction—a paradox of progress. Today, we have more, but often value less.We move faster, but truly arrive nowhere.We communicate constantly, yet understand each other poorly.We gain information daily,…

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LIFE and the Creation of Reality By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Life is not merely something that happens to us; it is something we actively create every single day. Every thought we entertain, every decision we make, and every belief we hold contributes to the unfolding reality around us. Whether we realize it or not, we are co-creators with God—shaping our experiences through our mindset, our actions, and the energy we project into the world. Your Mind: The Architect of Your Reality The world we see is a reflection of…

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Humanity is not a Religion By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) In a world increasingly divided by borders, beliefs, and ideologies, we often forget the most fundamental truth: humanity is not a religion. It is not a creed to be subscribed to, not a doctrine to be debated, not a sect to be joined. Humanity is the common thread that weaves through every soul on this planet, transcending the labels we wear and the paths we walk. The Universal Language “We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but…

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There’s No Deadlines in Life By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) “Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.” — Brian Dyson The Tyranny of the Clock We live in a world obsessed with deadlines. Graduate by 22. Marry by 30. Buy a house by 35. Have children before 40. Retire at 65. As if life were a timed examination where late submissions receive failing grades, we rush frantically from milestone to milestone, measuring our worth by how closely we adhere to an…

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LIFE And The Act of Kindness By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB) Life has a peculiar way of unfolding. Sometimes it arrives as a gentle whisper, other times as a thunderous roar. Yet amid all its chaos and beauty, one truth remains constant: kindness is the thread that weaves our individual stories into a tapestry of shared humanity. The Ripple Effect of a Single Act We often underestimate the power of a simple gesture. A smile to a stranger. A door held open. A kind word spoken at just the right…

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10 Self-Discipline Rules That Quietly Build Lasting Wealth  By Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB) When people think of wealth, they often picture lottery wins, billion-dollar startups, or golden inheritances. But for most of us, real wealth isn’t built in a moment—it’s built over time. Quietly. Steadily. With self-discipline. Take a closer look at the lives of Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and countless other self-made millionaires who aren’t splashed across headlines. What’s their secret? It’s not luck. It’s not just talent. It’s discipline—the kind that shapes daily decisions, long before success becomes…

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By A. R. Aderibigbe Summary: The government’s current tax reform drive, led by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, appears more focused on boosting revenue than protecting struggling Nigerians. Taxing the poor in a bid to fix the economy is both unjust and counterproductive. When the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, recently mentioned that “Runs Girls” and “Agberos” could fall under Nigeria’s expanded tax net, many Nigerians were taken aback. What seemed like a harmless illustration of inclusiveness in taxation revealed something deeper, which…

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WHAT IS LIFE? By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) There are moments when we stop—truly stop—in the middle of our racing days and ask ourselves the question that has echoed through human consciousness since the dawn of thought itself: What is life? It’s a question that has no single answer, yet demands to be asked. It whispers to us in moments of joy and screams at us in moments of pain. It arrives uninvited when we watch a sunset, hold a newborn, or stand at a graveside. The Beautiful Paradox Life…

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Beyond the Cruelty of Nigerian Politicians: A Call to Youths and a New Leadership Model Historically, Nigerian politics has been marked by corruption and disregard for the people. During the oil boom of the 1970s, billions of dollars in revenues were mismanaged, leading to what Achebe (1983) described as the “tragedy of leadership” in The Trouble with Nigeria. The return to democracy in 1999 was expected to usher in change, but over two decades later, the narrative of mismanagement and poor governance continues (Suberu, 2001). Politicians often live in opulence,…

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LIFE and the Concept Between Love and Loyalty By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) In the tapestry of human existence, two threads weave together to create our most profound connections: love and loyalty. They are often spoken of in the same breath, yet they are as different as they are intertwined. Understanding the delicate dance between these two forces is understanding one of life’s greatest mysteries—how we choose to show up for one another, and why. The Nature of Love Love arrives like dawn—sometimes gradually, sometimes all at once. It’s that…

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