We thank God for today activities

We thank God for today activities

"To be 'conscious' and to 'fear' are two different things. They both gives you a heightened awareness of the present moment. Alertness stimulated by the two of them is similar due to awareness. With consciousness, you're calm and aware without anxiety.
With fear; you're agitated and aware with anxiety." Learn to be conscious of God and not to fear God! "Consciousness is the defining quality of the righteous, not the frightened."

THE EARTH

The earth has swallowed many lives
The evil forest has gulp the seed of an orphan
Wickedness, you're indeed the apple of discord
Despair and frustration, pains and tear, the product of doom
Where is thy redemption...?

Can the God be put to blame...?
Can the nature be hold responsible...?
Why does some people born with a silver spoon while, others born with misfortune...?

Now Tell me...!

Who is responsible for these evil days that have befallen Tina?
Where does this conspiracy come from...?
Is it true that God loves some and hate some...?
Please, tell me...tell me... because the world has come to an end

The narrator bow as the tears flows...
The crowd mimed as the narrator rose up his head
With the citations of some word of a fragile heart:

Oh Nature...
Deflated lives like a motor type
Causing the love ones to vanish
Where is thy redemption...?
Where is thy redemption...?

Causing the world of hatred
Liquidation the entire future
Over-ridding the thought of humanity
Oh, Nature...
Where is thy victory...?

You sent man to an early grave
Deviating life to an exile
Causing changes and confusion
Oh, Nature...
Where is thy redemption

The narrator wept....!

OKE OGUN: THE BEST AS CAPITAL FOR THE PROPOSED NEW OYO STATE.

Following the Senate public hearing held in Lagos earlier this month in respect to the state creation, the Senate has in their Friday 11th July plenary proposed the creaction of 12 new states with 2 in each geo-political zone. This development had Ibadan and Ijebu States proposed from the present Oyo and Ogun states respectively. And in all fairness to the Senate, they have done a great job that will enable easy passage of the bill, having conspicuously considered the landmass of some of the shortchanged states in the last creation.

By that arrangement, Ibadan is going with Ibarapa, leaving ÒkèÒgùn, Oyo and Ogbomoso in the new Oyo State. The siting of new Oyo State Capital should ordinarily not be a topic of debate and should ACTUALLY NOT. By every standard, ÒkèÒgùn is naturally positioned as the most suitable location for the capital of the new Oyo State. Factors like landmass, Population, natural resources, centralization, huge infrastructure, Economy, Tourist sites, Food Security, and presence of Research Centers and Higher Institutions of Learning are outstanding qualifications for ÒkèÒgùn to be sited as capital.

Beyond all sentiments, ÒkèÒgùn represents about 47.57% of the total landmass of the present Oyo State; it will represent more than 65% of the proposed new Oyo state. And by numbers of Local Government Area, ÒkèÒgùn has 10 LGAs which is the largest amongst the rest of it's co- proposed journeyers; Ogbomoso with 5 LGAs and Oyo with 4 LGAs. For a fact! ÒkèÒgùn with its 13,537km2 area is 2 to 4 times bigger than Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Ekiti and Lagos States. So, if it can not stand as a state for now, being a capital would be fair.

Talking about natural resources deposits, no other region other than ÒkèÒgùn in either of the present Oyo State or the proposed new Oyo State (with the exit of Ibadan and Ibarapa) that has an inch of the natural resources and precious stones the nature has blessed ÒkèÒgùn with; amongst which are gold, marble, kaolin, granite, iron-ore, tantalite, talc, beryl etc. They are all available in commercial quantities in ÒkèÒgùn.

Going by Centralization: ÒkèÒgùn is so central and naturally positioned such that one can easily connect from anywhere within and outside the state. There are good road networks suitable to navigate to state capital from Ogun, Kwara, the proposed Ibadan state and even beyond.

On infrastructure, the Ikere Gorge Dam in Iseyin is a huge source of Power/water Generation and distribution to the state and its neighbors. And apart from power and water security, this will attract investors and shall in no meagre measure boost the economy of the state. Need we also mention that the construction of the road that leads to Ikere Dam has commenced courtesy of Governor Seyi Makinde's administration and the long abandoned Power plant has also recently been approved for revamping by the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commence soon.

Iyake hanging lake in ÒkèÒgùn is a great site to behold for tourists. Colorado has the 2nd hanging lake in the world and it's boosting it's economy through same by way of tourism. The Federal Government will benefit hugely in this resource and the new state will also not suffer courtesy of this alone.

For Economy, virtually each town in ÒkèÒgùn has outstanding art that boosts economic activities. Iseyin is known for the great art of Aso Oke rated as best in the world; Ipapo for soap making, Shaki for quality Pot production and other towns for one art or the other. Aso Oke International Market in Iseyin is also a great one to lure investors to the new proposed state and shall be a major source of Economy booster.

ÒkèÒgùn being the food basket of Oyo State will do better in terms of Food Security upon attaining the State Capital status. The rich soil of the land coupled with the existence of Ikere dam will help farmers to engage in farming activities all year round produce.

A capital city should be one with serene environment with facilities that does not only make people comfortable but that will also add value to people; such is ÒkèÒgùn with library of International standard (Raji Oke-Esa Library) and Ebedi Residency for Literary works sitting comfortably in the heart of ÒkèÒgùn.

Aside other factors mentioned above, OkeOgun hosts a Federal University, a State University, a State Polytechnic, 2 private Polytechnics and a College of health Sciences. All these are lovely factors to be considered, as the new capital will not start from the scratch for those important requirements.

Finally, the National Assembly has gone this far, the completion of the process will determine what they shall be remembered for after now. It's only expected they are remembered for good, by placing the capital where it best suits. We can all ruminate on the words of Edmund Burke who said , "There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations". The justice and equity here can only be NEW OYO STATE with ÒKÈÒGÙN as CAPITAL.

May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Babajide Oniyo, MNIQS, RQS,
President, Council of Iseyin Youths Organizations, CIYO.

Cc:
Aseyin of Iseyin Adeyeri III
Òkèrè of Sakí Ọba Khalid Olabisi
Okeho
Oba Saliu Azeez
From Alepata's Palace, Igboho.
Nigerian Senate
The Senate President - Nigeria
House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Senator Buhari AbdulFatai Ph.D
Alhaji Abayomi Oshine Oyedeji
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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When No One Wins: Lessons from the Python and the Cobra

In the wild, a python once fought a king cobra. The python used its strength to squeeze the cobra tightly—so tightly it couldn’t breathe. At the same time, the cobra bit the python and released its deadly venom. In the end, both of them died. One died from poison. The other from suffocation.

No one won. No one walked away alive. It was a fight that ended in tragedy for both.

Sadly, this is how many people live today. Not in the jungle—but in families, friendships, churches, and even workplaces.

* In families, brothers stop talking to each other for years over land and other disputes.
* In friendships, people compete instead of celebrating one another’s wins.
* In marriages, silent treatment and harsh words do more damage than healing.
* Even in church, we see people gossiping, backbiting, or holding grudges—all while quoting Scriptures and Ministering powerfully.

Why? Because like the python and cobra, many are fighting battles where both will lose. Pride and jealousy are slowly killing what could have been beautiful.

The Bible is clear on this:
* “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18
* “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
* “If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.” – Galatians 5:15

Real-Life Reflections:
1. In marriages – One spouse wants to be always right, the other refuses to say sorry. They stop talking. Days become weeks. Weeks become years. A small misunderstanding, mixed with pride, becomes a big wall of barrier between the two.

2. Among friends – Someone gets promoted or engaged, and instead of being happy, the other grows cold and starts spreading rumors.

3. In ministry – A young preacher is rising, and the older one feels threatened instead of mentoring him. Insecurity replaces love.

In the end, no one wins. Just like the python and cobra—one with the venom of gossip, the other with the pride that suffocates unity.

So, what can we do differently?
* Choose peace over ego.
*“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9
* Choose humility over pride.
Jesus, though He was God, humbled Himself and served (Philippians 2:5–8). If the Son of God could kneel to wash feet, surely we can say, “I’m sorry” or “You go first.”
* Choose love over competition.
“Love does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4

* Choose healing over hurting.
Let go of that grudge. Make that call. Say what needs to be said—kindly.
You don’t always have to win the argument, the fight, or the position. Sometimes, choosing peace is the win. Because when we tear each other down, we all lose. But when we choose love, everyone grows.
*Don’t be the python. Don’t be the cobra. Be the peacemaker.*

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The Choir Mistress Who Shamed a Girl’s Mini Skirt — Then Her Own Wrapper Fell on Stage”

Sister Nkechi, the choir mistress, is famous for her “holier-than-thou” attitude.

Last Sunday, she saw a young lady in church wearing a miniskirt and hissed loudly, saying:
"Can you imagine? Coming to the house of God dressed like Jezebel! No wonder the Spirit no dey move some people again."

She even called the girl aside after service and lectured her for 10 minutes, ending with:
"Next time, respect yourself. Church is not a fashion parade."

Fast forward to this week’s Thanksgiving service…

The choir was singing powerfully, and Sister Nkechi, as usual, was leading with all her energy, hands raised, eyes closed, jumping and shouting “Hallelujah!”

Then… it happened.

Her wrapper, which she had stylishly tied that morning, decided to betray her. One jump too many and gbam! The wrapper slid straight to the floor, leaving her standing in just her slip in front of the whole congregation.

The drummer almost fainted from laughter, and the same girl she shamed last week whispered to her friend:
"At least my miniskirt stayed in place."

Sister Nkechi quickly grabbed her wrapper, tied it back, and finished the song with tears in her eyes, not sure if it was the Spirit or embarrassment.

Moral of the story?
Don’t mock people’s dressing. Your own clothes fit leave you for public deliverance.