The Trials of Mbeku

By Greatman Onwukwe: Sir GMAN

Scene 1: The Feast in the Sky

Mbeku, the cunning tortoise, overheard the birds discussing a grand feast to be held in the sky. Eager to partake, he approached the birds with a proposal.

"I am but a humble tortoise," he began, "and I have heard of your feast in the sky." "I beg of you, allow me to join you."

The birds, amused by his request, agreed, and Mbeku joined them on their journey to the heavens.

Scene 2: The Deception

Upon reaching the celestial realm, the birds were greeted with a bountiful spread of food. Mbeku, seizing the opportunity, addressed the assembly.

"I come from a distant land, and in my tongue, 'Mbeku' means 'All of you.'" "Therefore, this feast is meant for all of you."

The birds, taken aback by his audacity, protested, but Mbeku insisted, and consumed the entire feast, leaving nothing for the others.

Scene 3: The Fall

Angered by Mbeku's greed, the birds decided to teach him a lesson. They retrieved their feathers, leaving Mbeku grounded. In his attempt to return to earth, Mbeku fell, and his shell became cracked upon landing.

Scene 4: The Return

Mbeku returned to his village, but his kin, seeing his broken shell, mocked him. "Mbeku," they laughed, "you went to the sky as a king, but returned as a beggar."

Scene 5: The Lesson

Mbeku's tale serves as a cautionary story about the consequences of greed and deceit. It is a reminder that one's actions, especially those driven by selfish desires, can lead to downfall and ridicule.

Scene 6: The Village's Reflection

The elders of the village gathered the community to reflect on Mbeku's story. They emphasized the importance of humility and warned against the pitfalls of arrogance and dishonesty.

Scene 7: The Rebuilding

Inspired by the lessons learned, the villagers worked together to rebuild their community. They organized feasts that celebrated unity and shared resources, ensuring that no one went hungry.

Scene 8: The Legacy

The story of Mbeku became a cherished tale, passed down through generations. It served as a moral compass, guiding the actions of the villagers and reinforcing the values of honesty, humility, and community.

Scene 9: The Song

To commemorate the lesson, a song was composed, celebrating the virtues of integrity and the strength found in unity. The song became a staple at community gatherings, reinforcing the moral of Mbeku's tale.

Scene 10: The Continuation

As time passed, the village prospered. The lessons from Mbeku's story continued to influence the community's culture, fostering an environment where greed was shunned, and cooperation thrived.

Scene 11: The Elders' Council

The elders established a council to oversee the moral upbringing of the youth. They organized storytelling sessions, where tales like that of Mbeku were narrated, ensuring that the wisdom of the past guided the future.

Scene 12: The Reflection

On quiet evenings, the villagers would gather by the riverbank, reflecting on their journey. They would recount the trials of Mbeku, reinforcing the community's commitment to the values of honesty, humility, and unity.

Scene 13: The Farewell

As the episode concluded, the narrator left the villagers in a state of contemplation, pondering the timeless lessons embedded in the story of Mbeku. The tale served as a mirror, reflecting the virtues and vices within themselves, encouraging continuous growth and communal harmony.

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*The unseen crisis facing Nigerian men (moment Otunba Kunle Akinyele collapsed)*

5th May 2025.

Ganiyu Olowu


*When Otunba Kunle Akinyele, a respected hotelier in Lagos, slumped and died at his wife’s 60th birthday thanksgiving, the nation gasped in disbelief. One moment, he was celebrating life and love; the next, he lay lifeless at the altar of joy*. The video is haunting — *a man gesturing, gasping, reaching for help in a sacred space, surrounded by those he loved but alone in his final battle.*

This was not just a death. It was a metaphor of silent suffering, buried exhaustion, and what men have come to normalise in the name of strength.

Akinyele’s case is not isolated. It is one of many chilling examples of how Nigerian men, particularly in their mid- to late years, are collapsing under the weight of responsibilities, unspoken pain, and undiagnosed illnesses.

According to the World Health Organisation, men in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, are 2.4 times more likely to die prematurely from preventable causes than women. This alarming disparity is fuelled by cultural and behavioural factors: men are less likely to seek medical help, more likely to suppress emotional turmoil, and often glorify suffering in silence. In Nigeria, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and untreated mental health conditions are among the leading causes of sudden deaths in men.

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In 2019, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya—admired for his strength and spiritual leadership—passed away quietly after years of enduring deep emotional losses and reportedly ongoing health complications. His resilience was legendary, but it masked what many now see as untreated grief, intense stress, and likely silent medical conditions.

Then came the sudden death of veteran broadcaster Ayo Oduleye, better known as MC Loyo, who slumped while compering an event in Ibadan. His charm and humour lit up stages, but in the blink of an eye, the microphone fell silent. Just like that.

Similarly, the passing of Mr Ibu (John Okafor) in early 2024, after months of battling illness, reminded the country of how many male entertainers struggle financially and physically behind the scenes, putting on a show while their bodies deteriorate.

Masculinity, when warped, can become a silent weapon—not just against others, but against oneself.

Globally, the story remains the same. In 2014, beloved comedian Robin Williams died by suicide, a victim of masked depression. And in 2022, cricket legend Shane Warne died suddenly of a heart attack, a casualty of silent coronary disease and an overstretched lifestyle.

Yet while statistics shock and headlines haunt, the everyday grind of the average Nigerian man tells an even sadder tale.

Take Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital—the city that never sleeps, and where many men now barely do. A significant number of working-class men reside on the mainland or in Ogun border towns like Mowe, Ikorodu, Sango Ota, or Ibafo but must commute to the Island for work—a journey that often begins by 4:00 a.m. and ends by 9:00 p.m. on return.

This is no exaggeration. Studies from the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority reveal that Lagosians spend an average of four to six hours daily in traffic—with many men doing these five to six times a week. That is over 1,400 hours a year lost in gridlock—time stolen from rest, from family, from reflection.

For these men, the day begins before the rooster crows. They rush into overcrowded buses, endure fumes of frustration, only to return home when their children are already asleep. There is no room for hobbies, hardly any time for checkups, no outlet for pain. Sleep is a luxury. Rest is a myth. And joy is rationed, like fuel in a scarcity season.

This modern man is constantly running on empty—physically present but emotionally absent, financially committed but spiritually depleted. And society applauds his hustle, without asking at what cost.

The idiom says, “Heavy is the head that wears the crown,” but what if the crown is invisible, made not of gold but of expectations, bills, unspoken grief, and sacrificial silence?

Men are praised for providing, for showing up, for being “rocks”. But even rocks erode—silently, slowly, and then all at once. The greatest tragedy is not that they die, but that they are dying unseen.

Consider the tragic case of a 42 year old engineer in Port Harcourt who collapsed at his workstation after weeks of working overtime to meet project deadlines. His colleagues described him as “dedicated to a fault”, but his sudden death revealed the dangers of ignoring signs of burnout and hypertension.

Another heartbreaking example is the story of a young entrepreneur in Enugu who passed away in his sleep after complaining of chest pains for weeks. Despite his family’s pleas, he refused to visit a doctor, citing his busy schedule and financial obligations. His autopsy later revealed undiagnosed cardiovascular disease—a silent killer that could have been managed with timely intervention.

One unforgettable story is that of Samuel Okwaraji, the gifted footballer and patriot who gave everything to his country on the football pitch. In 1989, during a World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos, Okwaraji collapsed and tragically died of congestive heart failure at just 25 years old. His life, so full of promises, was cut short under the intense demands of national expectation. The harsh conditions of the game that day, combined with the immense physical and psychological pressures he faced, ultimately proved too much.

These stories compel us to ask: What are we doing to ourselves in the name of strength? Why does the world celebrate silent suffering but frown upon seeking help?

Dr Salawu Abiola, a psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital in Yaba, offers critical advice for men navigating these pressures. He emphasises the importance of prioritising rest, adequate sleep, and regular health checkups. “If you work and die today, someone will replace you at the workplace, but no one replaces you in the family,” he warns.

Abiola advocates setting realistic goals, managing time effectively, and creating moments of joy and relaxation amid life’s challenges. He also highlights the need for men to engage in positive activities, such as exercise, hobbies, and socialising with supportive people, to release built-up tension and foster mental well-being.

Check your vitals before you check your wallet. Monthly profit means nothing if your heart gives out unexpectedly. Your strength is not in how much you carry but in how well you manage your load. Therapy is not weakness. It is a repair. Just like a car needs servicing, your mind and soul need realignment.

Build relationships where you are more than a provider—where you are allowed to cry, collapse, confess. A good name is better than riches, but good health is the foundation of both.

As Chinua Achebe once said, “When the drumbeat changes, the dance must also change.” The drumbeat of life today is faster, louder, and less forgiving. Men must adjust their rhythm. Health is the new wealth. Silence is no longer golden; it is dangerous.

*Ganiyu Olowu, a public affairs analyst, writes from Lagos*.



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A Turkish Super Lig executive provided some insight into Osimhen's transfer journey from last summer.

Osimhen failed to secure a move to a top European club last summer after falling out with the Napoli hierarchy; there was only one option for the Nigerian: Turkey, as the Super Lig window famously stays open after the regular European window closes.

Dogan reveals that the Nigerian was proposed to multiple Turkish teams, including them; however, he explained that they had to turn down the offer, as they could not match the financial requirements.

“Agents suggested Victor Osimhen to everyone in Turkey,” Dogan said, according to A Spor. “We were one of the suggested clubs, and the figures were clear. We told them that we, as Trabzonspor, could not give these figures. If we gave 20, Galatasaray would have given 25.

He was offered to Fenerbahçe at the time, but they rejected him. The one who rejected him was Acun Ilıcalı,” Aybaba said.

Dogan’s comments inadvertently confirm Aybaba's claim, as he revealed that Osimhen was offered to almost all top Turkish clubs in the Super Lig last summer.

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I SAW MY GRANDMA TÚRN INTO A CÁT AT NIGHT

My name is Kpokuechukwu. I'm the only son of my father. Or rather, I'm the only product of an intertribal union of an Igbo man and a Yoruba woman. According to my mother, she'd been childless for 8 years and had experienced 3 m¡scarriages before I was finally born. So she called my name Oluwasindara .

My parents and I used to live in the faraway city of Lagos. But one December when I was just six years old, we traveled down East to celebrate Christmas with grandma… And that was it, we didn't return to the city

Before we embarked on that journey, there was this particular dream I usually have, of a cr££py old woman scaring me. Sometimes she will throw me into a stream, thr£atening to drown me, other times she will be chasing me around a forest with either a long knife or a tongue of fire. Such a night, I will wake up sweating and crying. My mom would be there to comfort me. She would apply some ointment on my forehead, muttering silent prayers. It's as a result of these repeated occurrences that I started sleeping in my parents room. . This story belongs to Joy Ifunanya.

One Thursday evening in October, mummy was helping me do my homework in the dining room when dad walked in and told her to start making preparations.

“We shall be celebrating Christmas in the East this season”. He announced.

I was overwhelmed with excitement. I'd only heard about the village, but never really visited it. During holidays, mom usually takes me down to Badagry to stay with her elder sister who had 4 grown-up children. Although I do enjoy my times with them because there, everyone pampers me, I think traveling to the village will be more fun.

I have heard fascinating stories about the rural areas from my friends at school who were privileged to visit their hometown every holiday season. They won't stop talking about how they swim in their village streams all day long, how they go out to watch masquerade, how they go palm kernel hunting, snail hunting, crab hunting and a lot of other adventures. More interesting was how children would gather round the fireplace at night to listen to interesting folktales from the elderly women. I have been hoping to have such an experience one day.

So when dad made that announcement that evening, I couldn't control myself. I lifted my hands in the air..

“Yeah, I'm going to see grandma!”. I

Daddy smiled and patted my back. However, mummy didn't seem nearly as excited. In fact, she looked rather apprehensive.

“Dave, I'm not going to the village with you”. She asked.

Daddy frowned at her.

“Why? We haven't been to the village for ages” He asked.

“Are you asking me why? How do you even want me to travel all the way to the East in this condition?” She quarreled.

At that time, I wasn't aware that she was weeks pregnant.

“I know, dear. But trust me, you will be safe. Nothing will go wrong, I promise”. He said.

“I am still not going. I won't be traveling like this”. She insisted.

“Wuraola, I am traveling this December, I missed my mother, it's been five years. Don't you understand?”. Daddy said.

“But I'm not stopping you. I just said I am not going. That doesn't mean you can't go and see your mother”. She argued.

Daddy heaved a sigh, sat down on the chair close to her and held her hand. He then lowered his voice and began to talk to her. Though I didn't understand what he was saying because he was speaking Igbo language (I was only fluent in Yoruba language), I knew he was trying to persuade her, to make her see the reason she should embark on that journey. I watched them, my heart filled with silent.prayers that she should concur because if Mummy won't be traveling to the village, I won't be traveling either. I'm sure of that.

It was during the weekend when Mom and I were visiting her sister in Badagry that I discovered her major reason for not wanting to travel with us.

Her sister and her friends were gisting in the living room by the time we came. When Mummy announced about the intending journey to the East, her sister's reaction was intense. She seemed really upset.

“What is wrong with your husband?”. She raged. And in order to carry her friends along, she began to recount the events that transpired long before I was born.

Since no one asked me to escused them, I sat there in their midst, listening attentively and watching their lips move.

I learnt that my grandma never liked my mom. She had wanted to be the one to choose a wife for her son, HER ONLY SON, from amongst our people. But my daddy did not only reject Mama's choice, but went ahead to bring home a woman from a different ethnic background.

“Mama, this is the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. Her name is Wuraola”. Daddy had said the first day he brought mum home.

“Eka aso, Mami”. My mummy had greeted, prostrating before Grandma.

Grandma's eyes turned red with rage.

“Over my dead body would my only son marry onye ofe mmanu”. Grandma had responded. She couldn't even hide her feelings.

NOTE:. OFE MMANU IS THE IGBO MAN'S NAME FOR YORUBA’S OMI OBE AND EWEDU SOUP. NO OFFENSE

But despite his mum's disapproval, daddy went ahead to marry my mom. Nobody in my father's family agreed to see reason with her. This made her h@tred of mom very strongly. So strong that she was absent during their introduction and traditional marriage ceremony.

A few weeks before their wedding, dad and mum traveled to the village to make peace with her. They knelt before her and apologized for getting married without her blessings.

She accepted their apology, and promised to attend their wedding, but with a strict condition.

“Your wife will stay back here with me for some time after the wedding”. She had told my dad.

“Hmmm, it won't be possible”. Dad said.

They returned to the city 2 days later and did their wedding without her. But barely two weeks later, they found themselves back in the village… Dad's business has collapsed.

“Nwanyi ofe mmanu bû bádluck bia n' uloa(This Yoruba woman came with bádluck)”. Grandma would taunt dad.

But dad didn't take her word to heart. Even when Mom started having a series of m!scarriages, and grandma wouldn't stop bothering him to take a new wife, he refused to give up on mum.

“You're my only son, Onyekachi. The nwanyi ofe mmanu you married is bárren! Why don't you marry Akuabata, and start giving me children. I'm not getting any younger”. Grandma would always tell him.

It wouldn't end there, she would go ahead to bring the akuabata home to do chores for her. The lady would be parading the compound in a skimpy skirt or gown. Grandma finds pleasure in making mum shed tears. She neither eats her food nor allows her to touch her belongings. Once she returned from the farm and noticed that mom was cooking soup with her pot, she got really angry, stormed into the kitchen, set the pot down from the fire, and threw the soup on the ground.

“Ahh! Mami?”. Mummy exclaimed.

“Mami micha gi onu there! Ekwensu!”. Grandma cμrsed.

With that, she went inside and came out again with a hammer and nails with which she pierced the pot in several places before flinging it into the bush.

Morning and night, mom would cry, but my dad would always be there to comfort her. It was after six wásted years that uncle Tunde, my mummy's elder brother who resided abroad, remembered his sister.

It was him who sponsored them financially. They left the village, back to Lagos, and started afresh. With time, things began to normalize, and that was when I came into the picture. Mom's pregnancy journey wasn't easy, she was hospitalized thrice due to threatened m¡scarriages. However, with Divine intervention I was brought into this world, a year after they returned to the city.
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Though I feel sorry for her, hearing all these stories about mom's mystery didn't deter me from wanting to visit the village. In fact, my excitement only grew stronger. I was still eager to experience village life and make new memories. I couldn't wait shåre my own village experience with my friends. Thankfully, at last, Mummy agreed to the journey.

Then came D-Day. It was on December 20th. Very early in the morning, we set out for the East in my dad's car. Myself and my parents, with one woman and her infant son. The journey was tiring. I didn't imagine it was going to be so.I sleep and wake up occasionally and still find ourselves on the road. At one point, I began to cry.

“The masquerades in the village will b!te you if they see tears in your eyes”. Mom said.

I stopped crying instantly and wiped my tears. As the evening drew in, we continued driving until the woman and her son dropped off at a junction. We then turned onto an untarred road, which seemed to stretch on forever. This story belongs to Joy Ifunanya.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, we drove into a wide compound and halted in front of a thatched-roofed bungalow. An old woman was sitting by the side of the wall, picking something from a calabash on the ground in front of her.

“Here we are!” Daddy announced.

“Village?” I asked, excitement building inside of me.

“Yeah! Grandma is here”. Daddy said, pointing towards the old woman.

By now, the woman had looked up from the calabash and was staring at our car.

“Grandma!”. I screamed out excitedly, and without waiting, I threw open the car door and leaped out

“Grandma, grandma!”. I chanted as I ran towards her.

But as I drew closer enough to behold her face, my feet seemed to freeze of their own accord. A chill rippled through my body, raising goosebumps on my skin.

Grandma was the same woman who had haμnted my dreams….

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FROM SETTLEMENT TO DEATH - DR PAUL ENECHE

"And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there. And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran." Genesis 11:31-32.

Anytime you begin to settle, you begin to die.

Our anchor Scripture gives a very pathetic story. Terah took his son, Abraham, and Lot, the son of Haran, his son and Sarai, his daughter in-law, Abraham’s wife, and they went forth from the Ur of Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan.

But when they came to Haran, they settled there. And in Haran, Terah died.

If they had continued to move forward, Terah would have lived, but the moment they settled, he died. Terah therefore, moved from settlement to death.

You see, anytime you begin to settle, you begin to die. This death may not be only physical death. It may be spiritual or career death. It may be the death of destiny. When a person begins to settle instead of moving forward, he begins to die. Stagnation brings death. To refuse to move forward is to accept to die.

But Abraham changed the narrative after his father’s death.

Genesis 12:5 says:
And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.

Abraham seemed to have said, “My father started a journey to go to Canaan, but when he came to Haran, he settled there and died. As for me, I am going to Canaan and I must reach the land of Canaan.”

The truth is, you cannot reach where you have not chosen or decided to reach in life. Nobody can climb to the top and become the President of a country by accident. Nobody can reach the pinnacle of his career by accident. You don’t wake up one morning and begin to command satan, ‘Come out Satan,’ and Satan will come out. Imagine that! You wake up one morning and say, ‘Rise up and walk’ and lame people start walking. It does not happen by chance. It takes a decisive decision backed by orchestrated actions to reach your ordained destiny in life.

Anytime you begin to settle, you begin to die.

1. Refuse to settle in life.
2. Always make attempts to move forward.

Pray This Prayer:
Lord, I ask that You deliver me from every tendency to settle down too early in life. I receive the grace to move forward always, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

NOTE THIS: Where there is premature contentment, there can be no ultimate fulfilment.

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MY MOTHER-IN-LAW SECRETLY TOOK A DNA TEST ON MY SON — WHAT SHE FOUND OUT SH0CKED THE WHOLE FAMILY

Margaret had never fully accepted me, but when I gave birth to Oliver, I thought she’d finally soften. Instead, her behavior only worsened, and she began questioning whether Oliver was even Richard’s child.

A week later, Margaret arranged a family gathering, perfectly timed with Richard’s return from his research trip in the Arctic. As soon as he walked in, still exhausted from the long journey, Margaret saw her chance.

“Richard, honey, I’m so sorry, I never meant to cause you pa:in, but you deserve to know the truth,” she said, her voice dripping with drama.

Richard frowned, unsure of what was happening, as she pulled out an envelope and handed it to him. “I took a DNA test using my sample and Oliver’s. Honey, Oliver isn’t your son.”

Gasps filled the room, but what Richard said next was even more sh0cking.

Richard exhaled deeply, rubbing his forehead. “I know, Mom… I know Oliver isn’t your grandson.”

Margaret blinked, completely stunned. “Well, of course! Because he isn’t your son!”

Richard took a deep breath and looked straight at her. “No, Mom. He IS my son. The test wasn’t wrong. Oliver indeed isn’t related to you, but not because of me.”

At that moment, Richard turned to his father, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, pale as a ghost. “Dad, should I…?”

That’s when it h!t me what Richard was about to reveal. But HOW could this be possible?!

MANAGEMENT

Management is the process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the resources of an organization in order to achieve specific goals efficiently and effectively. It is about making the best use of people, time, money, and materials to accomplish tasks and reach targets.

DISCUSSION OF MANAGEMENT

Management is essential in every human setting, whether in a home, school, church, government, or business. Without good management, even abundant resources can be wasted. Management involves directing efforts toward a common goal by coordinating people and activities. The four key functions of management are: planning (deciding what to do), organizing (arranging resources and tasks), leading (guiding and motivating people), and controlling (checking performance and correcting deviations). A good manager ensures that the organization works smoothly, resources are not wasted, people are motivated, and goals are achieved.

100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT EXPLAINED

1. SET CLEAR GOALS – A manager must define what the team or organization wants to achieve. Clear goals guide actions and measure progress.

2. PLAN BEFORE ACTING – Good management involves thinking ahead and preparing for the future instead of acting carelessly.

3. ORGANIZE RESOURCES WISELY – Resources like people, money, and tools must be arranged in the best way to avoid waste and delays.

4. DELEGATE TASKS PROPERLY – A manager should share duties with others according to their strengths to ensure work is done efficiently.

5. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY – Effective communication helps everyone understand their role, tasks, and expectations.

6. LEAD BY EXAMPLE – Managers should act the way they expect others to act. Their behavior sets the tone for the team.

7. CONTROL PROGRESS REGULARLY – A good manager checks the progress of work regularly to ensure things are going well.

8. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY – Managers must take the blame when things go wrong and not pass it to others unfairly.

9. MAKE DECISIONS PROMPTLY – Delayed decisions can cause confusion and missed opportunities.

10. SOLVE PROBLEMS QUICKLY – Problems should not be ignored. A manager must act fast to fix them before they grow.

11. AVOID WASTAGE – Wasting time, money, or materials reduces the success of any organization.

12. USE TIME WISELY – Time is a valuable resource and should be managed properly to increase productivity.

13. SET PRIORITIES – Not all tasks are equally important. Managers should focus on the most important tasks first.

14. MOTIVATE TEAM MEMBERS – Managers should encourage and inspire workers to do their best at all times.

15. BE CONSISTENT – Changing rules and decisions too often confuses workers and weakens trust.

16. BE FAIR AND JUST – Treating people equally builds unity and avoids conflict.

17. BUILD TRUST – Trust is earned through honesty, integrity, and reliability in leadership.

18. ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK – A manager must help workers to cooperate and not compete against each other negatively.

19. LISTEN ACTIVELY – Listening to workers helps managers to understand problems and improve decision-making.

20. BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK – Managers must welcome suggestions and corrections from others to improve performance.

21. EVALUATE PERFORMANCE – Managers must regularly check how well individuals and teams are doing their jobs.

22. REWARD GOOD WORK – Recognizing and rewarding good performance encourages others to work harder.

23. CORRECT MISTAKES KINDLY – Corrections should be firm but done with respect and not humiliation.

24. AVOID FAVORITISM – Treating some people better than others without reason weakens morale and teamwork.

25. DEVELOP YOURSELF – A manager must keep learning to improve their leadership and technical skills.

26. TRAIN OTHERS – Managers must help others grow by sharing knowledge and giving learning opportunities.

27. HANDLE CONFLICT PEACEFULLY – Disagreements should be settled with wisdom and respect, not anger.

28. BE FLEXIBLE – A manager must adjust to changes and new situations without becoming frustrated.

29. ADAPT TO CHANGE – The world is constantly changing, and managers must learn to move with it.

30. MANAGE STRESS – Managers should remain calm under pressure to lead others effectively.

31. KEEP RECORDS – Proper documentation helps in planning, accountability, and legal protection.

32. MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE – Rules and guidelines must be followed to avoid disorder and delay.

33. USE TECHNOLOGY – Technology improves speed, accuracy, and communication in management.

34. RESPECT OTHERS – Respect builds healthy working relationships and increases team cooperation.

35. MAINTAIN ETHICS – Managers must always do what is morally right, even if no one is watching.

36. ENCOURAGE INNOVATION – Managers should allow and support new ideas that can improve work.

37. BE RESULT-ORIENTED – The focus should always be on achieving results, not just doing activities.

38. BALANCE WORK AND LIFE – A healthy manager balances professional duties and personal life to stay effective.

39. PREVENT RISKS – Managers should look ahead to avoid possible dangers and prepare safety plans.

40. LEARN FROM FAILURE – Mistakes should not bring shame but should teach lessons for the future.

41. THINK AHEAD – Managers should always look forward and plan for the future, not just the present.

42. STAY FOCUSED – A manager must avoid distractions and concentrate on key objectives.

43. BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS – Good relations with staff, clients, and partners improve teamwork and loyalty.

44. SHARE INFORMATION – Hiding important information can lead to errors and distrust.

45. RESPECT DEADLINES – Keeping to time shows seriousness and respect for others.

46. MONITOR PROGRESS – Regular checks help to keep the team on track and identify areas for improvement.

47. IMPROVE PROCESSES – Systems should always be reviewed and improved for better results.

48. PROMOTE QUALITY – Managers must ensure that work is not just fast but also of high quality.

49. AVOID SHORTCUTS – Taking shortcuts can lead to poor results and future problems.

50. ENCOURAGE LOYALTY – Loyal workers are more committed and trustworthy.

51. PROTECT RESOURCES – Resources must be used carefully and protected from damage or theft.

52. AVOID LAZINESS – A lazy manager sets a bad example and weakens team energy.

53. KEEP PROMISES – Fulfilling promises builds credibility and respect.

54. ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY – Everyone should take responsibility for their actions and results.

55. VALUE EVERY WORKER – Every worker, no matter their level, deserves respect and fair treatment.

56. BE TRANSPARENT – Transparency builds trust and avoids suspicion.

57. SHOW APPRECIATION – Saying thank you encourages repeated good behavior.

58. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE – Managers are role models; their actions speak louder than words.

59. WORK HARD – A hardworking manager inspires others to also work hard.

60. USE FEEDBACK WISELY – Not all feedback is correct, but a good manager uses it to improve.

61. SET CLEAR ROLES – Workers must know their duties to avoid confusion.

62. ENCOURAGE GROWTH – A manager should create chances for others to develop their skills and careers.

63. USE MONEY WISELY – Money must be budgeted, tracked, and spent carefully.

64. REVIEW REGULARLY – Managers should always evaluate methods and results to improve.

65. AVOID CONFLICT OF INTEREST – Personal interests should not affect work decisions.

66. AVOID MICROMANAGEMENT – Managers should trust their team and not control every small detail.

67. PROMOTE HONESTY – Telling the truth, even when hard, builds a culture of trust.

68. USE AUTHORITY GENTLY – Authority must be used to serve, not to intimidate.

69. CONTROL EXPENSES – Cutting unnecessary spending helps the organization grow stronger.

70. VALUE TIME – Time wasted is opportunity lost. A manager must plan every minute.

71. HANDLE PRESSURE WELL – Under pressure, managers must stay calm and make wise decisions.

72. FOLLOW POLICIES – Rules and procedures should be obeyed to ensure fairness and order.

73. IMPROVE DAILY – Every day is a chance to do better than yesterday.

74. THINK CRITICALLY – Managers should question ideas and make decisions based on facts.

75. BE PROACTIVE – Act early, don’t wait until problems appear.

76. SEEK KNOWLEDGE – A good manager is always learning new things.

77. EMBRACE DIVERSITY – Different people bring different strengths that improve teamwork.

78. BE INCLUSIVE – Everyone should feel valued and included in the team.

79. EMPOWER OTHERS – Give others the chance to make decisions and grow.

80. AVOID GOSSIP – Gossip damages trust and relationships.

81. PROTECT THE IMAGE OF THE ORGANIZATION – Always act in a way that brings respect to the organization.

82. RESPECT RULES – Rules provide order and should be obeyed.

83. DO THE RIGHT THING – Even when it’s hard, doing right brings long-term success.

84. BE FIRM AND KIND – A manager must correct with authority but not with cruelty.

85. AVOID CONFUSION – Clarity in words and actions prevents misunderstanding.

86. KEEP LEARNING – There is always room to grow and know more.

87. ENCOURAGE SUGGESTIONS – Workers often have good ideas; allow them to share.

88. USE DATA IN DECISION-MAKING – Decisions should be based on facts, not feelings.

89. REVIEW STRATEGIES – What worked yesterday may not work today; plans must be updated.

90. THINK LONG-TERM – Don’t only focus on today; prepare for tomorrow.

91. ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBILITY – Everyone should take ownership of their duties.

92. SUPPORT WEAK MEMBERS – Help struggling team members improve instead of condemning them.

93. BALANCE AUTHORITY AND HUMILITY – A great manager uses power with humility and respect.

94. PROMOTE RESPECT AMONG WORKERS – Make sure people treat each other with dignity.

95. REDUCE NOISE AND DISTRACTION – Create a work environment that supports focus.

96. WATCH YOUR WORDS – Words can build or destroy; speak wisely.

97. BE RELIABLE – People must be able to count on you.

98. RESPECT HIGHER AUTHORITIES – A good manager also submits to those above him.

99. STAY HUMBLE – Success should not lead to pride. Stay grounded.

100. KEEP IMPROVING – Management is a journey. Never stop growing.

*Can H pylori Be Eradicated?*

The answer to this is most definitely a resounding “ *YES* ”.

H pylori can definitely be eradicated but each person’s journey to freedom from the infection will be different.

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