Category: Columnists

Leadership and the Consequences of Arrogance By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Leadership is not merely about authority, position, or control, it is about influence, responsibility, and the ability to inspire others toward a shared vision. True leadership is rooted in humility, wisdom, and service. However, when arrogance creeps in, leadership begins to decay, often with far-reaching consequences. Arrogance in leadership is subtle at first. It often disguises itself as confidence, decisiveness, or strength. But over time, it reveals its true nature, an inflated sense of self-importance that blinds a leader…

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What It Truly Means to Be Human By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Rediscovering Connection in a Disconnected Age In a world increasingly shaped by technology, speed, and surface-level interactions, the question quietly lingers beneath it all: What does it truly mean to be human? Is it our intelligence? Our ability to create, to innovate, to dominate nature? Or is it something far less visible, yet infinitely more powerful? To be human is not simply to exist. It is to feel deeply, to connect meaningfully, and to live with a sense…

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FROM IKORODU TO ABUJA: WHY BABAJIMI BENSON DESERVES YOUR VOTE AGAIN IN 2027A Comprehensive Case for Continuity, Performance, and Vision By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB “The true test of a leader is not the legacy he builds for himself, but the lives he transforms around him.” — Nelson Mandela In the contest of democratic leadership, promises are the currency of campaigns, but results are the only measure that matters. When voters in Ikorodu Federal Constituency cast their ballots in 2015, they took a chance on a visionary young man named…

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LIFE and Your Power By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Life is not merely something that happens to us, it is something that responds to us. Every sunrise whispers a quiet truth: you are not powerless. You are a participant, a decision-maker, a force. Within you lies a power so subtle yet so profound that, when awakened, it can transform not only your circumstances but your entire existence. Too often, people walk through life unaware of the strength they carry. They wait, for permission, for opportunity, for someone to believe in…

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THE ALCHEMY OF PAIN: Turning Suffering into Power. By Oluwole Solanke, PhD, FCIB Feature Insight Pain is often misunderstood. We resist it, fear it, and pray for its quick departure. Yet hidden within pain is a mysterious power, a transformative force capable of shaping destinies, refining character, and awakening greatness. Pain is not merely something to survive; it is something to understand. Like fire to gold, pain refines. It strips away illusions, exposes our deepest truths, and reveals the strength we never knew we possessed. What feels like breaking is…

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LIFE and the Face of Trust in Hardship By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Finding Strength, Meaning, and Hope When Life Feels Uncertain Life does not always unfold in ways we expect. There are seasons of joy, but there are also moments of deep hardship, times when the road is unclear, the heart is heavy, and the future feels uncertain. It is in these moments that trust reveals its true face. Trust is not merely believing when things are easy; it is holding on when everything seems to be falling apart.…

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The Fragile Truth About Life By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Life is often celebrated as a gift, beautiful, vibrant, and full of promise. Yet beneath its beauty lies a truth many people prefer to ignore: life is fragile. It can change in a moment, shift without warning, and alter the course of our dreams in ways we never imagined. Understanding this fragile truth does not weaken us; rather, it deepens our appreciation of every breath we take and every moment we share with others. From the beginning of human history,…

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LIFE and the Consequences of Ignorance By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Life is the greatest classroom ever created. Every day, it teaches lessons—sometimes gently, sometimes harshly. Yet one of the greatest tragedies of human existence is not the absence of opportunities, but the persistence of ignorance. Ignorance is not merely the absence of knowledge. It is the refusal to seek truth, the unwillingness to learn, and the comfort of remaining uninformed in a world overflowing with wisdom. Throughout history, individuals, communities, and even nations have paid dearly for the consequences…

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Rising Above Fear: Unlocking Your Full Potential By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Fear is one of life’s greatest silencers. It steals dreams before they are spoken, weakens courage before it is tested, and convinces capable people to live far below their true potential. Yet fear itself is not the enemy, allowing fear to rule is. Life begins to change the moment we decide to rise above fear and step boldly into who we were created to be. Understanding Fear’s True Nature Fear often disguises itself as wisdom, caution, or comfort.…

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LIFE and the Power of Consistency By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB There’s a force more powerful than talent, more reliable than luck, and more transformative than any single moment of inspiration. It doesn’t arrive in a blaze of glory or announce itself with fanfare. It works quietly, almost invisibly, accumulating power through repetition until one day you look back and realize you’ve traveled miles from where you began. This force is consistency—the steady, unglamorous, magnificent practice of showing up, again and again, especially when you don’t feel like it. In…

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