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LIFE AND THE POWER OF STAYING POSITIVE How the Right Attitude Can Transform Your Challenges into Opportunities and Your Dreams into Reality By Chief Dr Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB “Your attitude towards life determines how far you can travel, how much you can overcome, and how beautifully you can live.” Life is not always a beautiful journey. Sometimes, the road is smooth, the weather is favourable, and everything seems to fall into place. At other times, the journey becomes difficult. Disappointments arrive unexpectedly, opportunities disappear, relationships become complicated, financial challenges…

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By Chief Dr Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCI “The true value of leadership is not measured by the length of time a person occupies an office, but by the positive difference that person makes in the lives of others.” When Empowerment Becomes a Message of Hope On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Ikorodu witnessed a major empowerment programme organised by Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment Programme brought together beneficiaries, community leaders, traditional rulers and political stakeholders at…

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LIFE And The Power Of Silence Discovering the Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty of Saying Nothing By Chief Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB There are moments in life when the wisest response is not a word, the strongest reaction is not an argument, and the greatest victory is not proving that we are right. Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is remain silent. In a world where everybody wants to be heard, where opinions travel faster than wisdom, and where social media encourages people to respond to everything, silence has…

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By Dr. Oluwole Solanle, PhD. THE Sweet memories of Baba Bishop, the Late Rt. Revd. Dr. Samuel Kọlawọle Ṣolankẹ came alive today, Saturday, October 10th, 2026 as his scion, Dr. Oluwọle Ṣolankẹ, becomes the Ọtun Baba Ijọ of Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Ọffà Circuit, Kwara State. Still toeing the path of Baba Bishop, a former Bishop of Kwara and Remo Dioceses, taught him and his siblings to tread, Dr. Ṣolankẹ and 16 other committed members of the MCN, Ọffà Circuit were installed chieftains to partner with the church’s authority. According…

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LIFE And The Danger Of Emotional Destruction By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB There was a man who appeared to have everything under control. He smiled regularly, attended social gatherings, interacted confidently with people, and never complained about anything. To those around him, he was strong. But behind the smile was a story almost nobody knew. Years of rejection, harsh criticism, betrayal, disappointment and emotional neglect had gradually changed him. He had learned to hide his pain so well that even those closest to him did not realise that he was…

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LIFE And The Danger Of Power By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Power is one of the most fascinating forces in human life. It can build institutions, transform communities, protect the vulnerable and create opportunities for millions. Yet, when power is not guided by wisdom, humility and accountability, it can become dangerous, not only to those who are controlled, but also to the person who possesses it. Power can elevate a person, but it can also expose the person’s character. A person may appear humble when powerless, generous when struggling and…

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What Price Do You Place on Your Values? By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB In the hustle of life, where ambition clashes with ethics and choices define our paths, one question stands tall: How much do you sell your values for? Our values, those deeply rooted principles that guide our decisions, are the compass of our character. They shape who we are, how we live, and the legacy we leave behind. Yet, in a world that often tempts us with shortcuts, wealth, or fleeting success, it’s easy to lose sight of…

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Humanity Over Ego Letting Go of Pride, Prejudice, and Selfishness for the Greater Good By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB The greatest battles humanity faces are not always fought on the battlefield. Many are fought within the human heart, between humility and pride, compassion and selfishness, forgiveness and resentment, unity and division. Throughout history, civilizations have risen when people placed the common good above personal ambition. Likewise, families, organizations, and nations have suffered when ego became more important than humanity. In today’s increasingly divided world, the call has never been more…

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LIFE AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF WASTE By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Learning to Stop Wasting Time, Talent, Opportunities, Relationships and Life Itself “Waste is not merely what we throw away; sometimes, waste is what we fail to use.” Life is one of humanity’s greatest gifts, yet it is also one of the most frequently wasted. Every morning, millions of people receive something priceless that money cannot buy: another day. Yet many spend that day complaining about yesterday, worrying about tomorrow, envying someone else’s journey, or pursuing things that add little…

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