Be careful what you hear about somebody, you might be hearing it from the problem.

Not every story told is told with pure intentions. Sometimes the loudest person in the room, the one playing the victim or acting like the innocent party, is actually the root of the issue. People who cause pain, chaos, or destruction often try to rewrite the narrative before the truth has a chance to surface. They will speak first, speak the most, and speak in ways that gather sympathy, hoping others never stop to question their version of the story.

They spread rumors, twist facts, and leave out their own faults—because if they can make someone else look bad, they can keep hiding behind a mask. It’s a tactic of manipulation and self-preservation. And the sad truth is, many people fall for it without ever asking the other side of the story. That’s how good people get misunderstood, and how toxic individuals continue their damage unchecked.

Always remember: there are three sides to every story—what they said, what the other person experienced, and the truth that lives somewhere in between. Take your time to observe. Watch patterns, not performances. Listen to your intuition, not just the noise.

Be slow to judge, quick to question, and wise enough to know that the person pointing fingers might be doing it to keep you from seeing what’s on their own hands.

Dirty water doesn’t stop plants from growing. In the same way, negative energy from people cannot stop you from fulfilling your destiny. It is not their hatred, gossip, or envy that can stop you. It is only your own decision to give up that has the power to limit you. Keep growing, keep pushing, and keep believing. What God has ordained for your life cannot be cancelled by the opinions of men.
No attack, no resistance, no opposition can stop a man whose time has come.

Dirty water doesn’t stop plants from growing. In the same way, negative energy from people cannot stop you from fulfilling your destiny. It is not their hatred, gossip, or envy that can stop you. It is only your own decision to give up that has the power to limit you. Keep growing, keep pushing, and keep believing. What God has ordained for your life cannot be cancelled by the opinions of men.
No attack, no resistance, no opposition can stop a man whose time has come.

*Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Physicians of Natural Medicine*

*Key Advantages of CPD for NCPNM Registered Professional Members*

1. *Upholding Professional Standards*

CPD ensures that Practitioners stay current with the *Latest Global and Indigenous Knowledge* in Natural Medicine. It supports the Council’s goal of promoting *Safe, Effective, and Ethical Practices* in line with Nigerian and international expectations.

2. *Regulatory Compliance and License Renewal*

* CPD participation is a key requirement for *License Renewal*, Certification Upgrades, and Professional revalidation by the *NCPNM* .
* It affirms adherence to Council guidelines, health regulations, and National laws governing Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

3. *Enhanced Clinical and Diagnostic Skills*

* Builds competencies in *African Traditional Medicine*, Herbal Therapies, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and other Holistic Modalities.
* Improves *Clinical Reasoning, Diagnosis, and Patient Management*, particularly in treating Endemic Health Challenges in Nigeria (e.g., Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension).

4. *Public Trust and Professional Image*

* CPD involvement demonstrates a Physician's *dedication to excellence*, increasing public confidence in the profession.
* Strengthens the Council’s vision of building a cadre of *Credible and Competent Natural Medicine Professionals* across the Country and the World at large.

5. *Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems*

* Encourages Documentation, Research, and Modernization of Our *rich ethnomedicinal heritage*.
* Facilitates the integration of indigenous Natural Medicine into Primary Healthcare Systems.

6. *Networking and Interprofessional Collaboration*

* CPD events foster *Interdisciplinary Connections* among Natural Medicine Practitioners, Nutraceutical Scientists, Researchers, and Biomedical professionals.
* Expands referral Networks and promotes unified advocacy for recognition and inclusion in National Health Policy.

7. *Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

* Encourages exploration of *Natural Health Product Development*, Wellness centers, and Preventive Medicine Models.
* Offers insights into Business Development, Medical Ethics, Branding, and Digital Health.

*Core Values Reinforced by CPD under NCPNM*

1. *Integrity*: *CPD* instills Ethical Awareness and Promotes transparent, responsible healthcare delivery.

2. *Excellence*: Encourages Mastery in Natural Medicine Techniques and evidence-informed practice.

3. *Service to Humanity*: Reinforces the role of Natural Medicine in promoting Community Health and Disease Prevention.

4. *Cultural Respect*: Strengthens Practitioners’ understanding of the value of Nigeria’s Traditional Healing Systems.

5. *Leadership*: Prepares Physicians to take on Advocacy, Education, and Leadership roles in Healthcare Reform.

By promoting active engagement in CPD, the *Nigerian Council of Physicians of Natural Medicine* strengthens its mission to:

* *Protect Public health*
* *Elevate The Status* of Natural Medicine in Nigeria
* *Support Lifelong Learning* among practitioners
* *Promote Scientific Research* and Integration of traditional knowledge

*Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Physicians of Natural Medicine*

*Key Advantages of CPD for NCPNM Registered Professional Members*

1. *Upholding Professional Standards*

CPD ensures that Practitioners stay current with the *Latest Global and Indigenous Knowledge* in Natural Medicine. It supports the Council’s goal of promoting *Safe, Effective, and Ethical Practices* in line with Nigerian and international expectations.

2. *Regulatory Compliance and License Renewal*

* CPD participation is a key requirement for *License Renewal*, Certification Upgrades, and Professional revalidation by the *NCPNM* .
* It affirms adherence to Council guidelines, health regulations, and National laws governing Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

3. *Enhanced Clinical and Diagnostic Skills*

* Builds competencies in *African Traditional Medicine*, Herbal Therapies, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and other Holistic Modalities.
* Improves *Clinical Reasoning, Diagnosis, and Patient Management*, particularly in treating Endemic Health Challenges in Nigeria (e.g., Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension).

4. *Public Trust and Professional Image*

* CPD involvement demonstrates a Physician's *dedication to excellence*, increasing public confidence in the profession.
* Strengthens the Council’s vision of building a cadre of *Credible and Competent Natural Medicine Professionals* across the Country and the World at large.

5. *Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge Systems*

* Encourages Documentation, Research, and Modernization of Our *rich ethnomedicinal heritage*.
* Facilitates the integration of indigenous Natural Medicine into Primary Healthcare Systems.

6. *Networking and Interprofessional Collaboration*

* CPD events foster *Interdisciplinary Connections* among Natural Medicine Practitioners, Nutraceutical Scientists, Researchers, and Biomedical professionals.
* Expands referral Networks and promotes unified advocacy for recognition and inclusion in National Health Policy.

7. *Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship*

* Encourages exploration of *Natural Health Product Development*, Wellness centers, and Preventive Medicine Models.
* Offers insights into Business Development, Medical Ethics, Branding, and Digital Health.

*Core Values Reinforced by CPD under NCPNM*

1. *Integrity*: *CPD* instills Ethical Awareness and Promotes transparent, responsible healthcare delivery.

2. *Excellence*: Encourages Mastery in Natural Medicine Techniques and evidence-informed practice.

3. *Service to Humanity*: Reinforces the role of Natural Medicine in promoting Community Health and Disease Prevention.

4. *Cultural Respect*: Strengthens Practitioners’ understanding of the value of Nigeria’s Traditional Healing Systems.

5. *Leadership*: Prepares Physicians to take on Advocacy, Education, and Leadership roles in Healthcare Reform.

By promoting active engagement in CPD, the *Nigerian Council of Physicians of Natural Medicine* strengthens its mission to:

* *Protect Public health*
* *Elevate The Status* of Natural Medicine in Nigeria
* *Support Lifelong Learning* among practitioners
* *Promote Scientific Research* and Integration of traditional knowledge

*"BUHARI'S DOUBLE"*

“Matters miscellaneous,” as many a fellow commentator has graciously acknowledged, is the platform I patented back in my days at Rutam House for attending to a glut of occurrences in broad strokes and short takes, lest the people who make and the people who consume the news feel neglected.

Here, in all its eclecticism, is the bulletin du jour.

In journalistic reckoning, the case of Buhari’s Double has to be the top item.

Since 2017, so goes the tale reportedly originated by the fugitive leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nigeria has been ruled by a Buhari look-alike, Jubril al Sudan, a native of Sudan — or Niger, take your pick. Buhari had died in the UK in 2017, where he was undergoing medical treatment.

Notwithstanding the fact that Queen Elizabeth had sent a message of condolence to the Nigerian government, the entrenched Cabal in Aso Rock had procured a Buhari double in Sudan and pressed him into service as Nigeria’s president.

Despite occasional stumbles and apparent loss of memory, the transition had gone so smoothly that the only tell-tale sign of the infernal switch was a scar on Jubril’s left earlobe that was not a part of Buhari’s profile.

Kanu, or whoever began the tale, and those who have been peddling it, should update their material.

I can report authoritatively that representatives of the Jubril family, having discovered the gigantic swindle, suddenly showed up in Abuja the other day and demanded to be compensated with a power-sharing arrangement at the federal level in perpetuity, plus 50 per cent of Nigeria’s oil revenues for ten years in the first instance. Failing this, they warned, they would tell their story to the whole world.

I can also reveal that the Nigerian authorities have entered into frantic negotiations with Jubril’s family to head off what is sure to earn a double entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s Dirtiest and Worst-kept Secret. The UK authorities are mediating.

Meanwhile, dependable sources tell me that Abuja is close to unravelling the true identity of the fake Jew parading himself on faked foreign soil as Nnamdi Kanu.

(https://thenationonlineng.net/matters-miscellaneous-13/)

• (Published November 27, 2018, under Matters Miscellaneous)

*A KIDNAPPING DEN*

One day while John was driving his car on a dilapidated road to his village in Enugu, four men with guns came out from the bush and shouted at him to stop. John quickly obeyed them and held up his hands at gunpoint.

They took him into a solitary place in the forest, where there were wild animals and lizards; where flies were buzzing, birds and butterflies fluttering in the air. The five men trekked in the forest for two hours. John's left sandal got cut from long walk.

Then a tall black man appeared to meet them; he was the leader of the kidnappers. His men handed John over to him and went away. John stayed in their den for eight days and nights without water or food.

The amount the kidnappers demanded for John's release was 50m naira. The negotiation was still going on when the mask their boss wore mistakenly fell out. John saw his face, recognized him and called his name! Both of them stared fixedly at each other. The man was juniour staff, who worked under John in a finance office before he retired from government service!

"What're you doing here, sir?" the leader of the kidnappers asked John in surprise.

"I'm from this place," John replied.

"Oh no! You don't mean it! Your people are very wicked!" the man exclaimed.

The leader of the gang was a Boko Haram member from Kogi State. He was hired for the business by John's younger cousin whom he trained in the university.

"Do you know this name . . . ?" The kidnapper mentioned the name of John's cousin and showed him his phone number. Both of them had the same surname.

The kidnapper dropped his AK47 on the ground, knelt down before John and promised that nobody would harm him. He took John's phone, searched through it and saw a video showing where some Boko Haram men were punishing their victims.

"From where did you get this video?" He asked John.

"I got it from my WhatsApp group," he replied.

"Look at me in the video. I was with my colleagues in Katsina forest, carrying out an operation there. Please, sir, I'll take this your phone."

John said, "Okay."

"Your brother asked us to collect 50m naira from you. If you refuse to pay it, we should kill you. But, as long as I'm concerned, nothing will happen to you. I remember how good you were to me, Oga. Will you be able to get 5m naira?" He asked.

John promised that he would try.

The kidnapper then gave John his phone and asked him to call his people to gather the 5m naira immediately. That was on the ninth day John was with the kidnappers in the forest.

Much later on, the 5m naira was brought to the kidnappers. They handed it over to their boss. The latter collected John's mobile phone, with the _SIM cards_ inside it, and said his farewells and left.

John walked quickly away and entered the vehicle that was used to bring the money. He was carried home to meet his people who had gathered to welcome him.

QUESTIONS:
*°* Who was the person that planned and arranged for John's kidnap?
*°* Who was the person that saved John's life?
*°* Explain why John was not killed.

_I leave you to answer the questions._

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*~ 'LEXIS N. O.*

Tinubu, everybody wish say na you kpai before Bμhari because your pol!ces bad pass Bμhari, Any Nigerian who want the betterment of this couπtry will never pra!se you, let alone snap a p!cture with you, because you're a b∆d influeπce on the people. You better start governing your people well before it becomes too late – Verydarkman w∆rns T!nubu base on our papa wey just pass away, uncle bubu

The ‘Jubril from Sudan’ Theory — Madness or a Mirror?

AriseTv sound Journalist, Oseni Rufai takes us back to one of Nigeria’s wildest political stories — the infamous “Jubril from Sudan” theory.

It all kicked off in 2017 when then-President Buhari spent over 90 days in a London hospital. What began as a tweet from British MP Eric Joyce quickly spiraled into a nationwide conspiracy: “Buhari is dead. A body double is running Nigeria.”

Nnamdi Kanu of IPOB seized the moment, pushing the narrative that Buhari had been swapped out for a clone named Jubril from Sudan. This theory took over headlines, social media, and political chatter, prompting Buhari to publicly state in 2018: “It’s the real me, I assure you.”

But beneath all the chaos lies a more profound question: Why did so many people buy into this? Was it merely propaganda or a sign of the shattered trust between Nigerians and their leaders?

Rufai Oseni points out: “These theories don’t just appear out of nowhere—they stem from deep political scars, years of cover-ups, and a system that keeps the public in the dark.”

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