During the recent fuel subsidy controversy, the government side rightly challenged Labour to name any item other than fuel whose price had remained unchanged since 2007. It was probably a strong point but the truth is that both the government and her people have the same attitude towards petroleum which in this piece we simply call ‘petroleum mentality’- a mindset which devalues an otherwise precious item.

Two weeks ago, the political leaders of the South-West and the South-South geo-political zones met with the president and demanded even more emphatically for the conveying of the Sovereign National Conference. It does seem that the president allied himself with that call. And that is a good thing.

Last week, I taught on why you need to live right, the price for living a sanctified life and God’s ultimate provision for your sanctification. Living a sanctified life is profitable in all things. It does not just come that easy. There is always what to do to have whatever you desire. That is why, this week, I will show you some of the vital keys to a sanctified life, as I conclude this series:

Unlike ideologues, humanists are wary of all-embracing solutions or teachings, preferring to anchor each question and idea on the practical, the particular, and the personal.Pragmatism and logical positivism, two prominent schools of thought in philosophy, are important for humanism.

Barr.(Mrs.)Olufunmi Oluyede is the current Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Lagos State Chapter. FIDA, an organization in the vanguard of protecting women and children’s rights, has over the years defended the rights of abused women and children worldwide through its various chapters. Here, Barr.Olufunmi speaks on how FIDA Lagos has continued to keep the ideals of the association. Hear her:

Jesus says we can identify his disciples by their fruits. (Matthew 7:20). He then says the fruits of a man are his words. (Luke 6:43-45). So here is a sure-fire way of determining the true disciple. Step on his toes and see what he has to say. Give him a slap and listen to what comes out of his mouth. That is the value of Boko Haram attacks for Nigerian Christians.

Both the print and electronic media, through write-ups, photographs, and news reports, did their best for many months to draw the federal government’s attention to the deplorable condition of that very busy and very important road in the country. The volume of vehicular movement, including many heavy duty vehicles, like fuel tankers, trailers of all sizes, and lorries, is unbelievable.

A little girl called Ashley is on television suffering from a serious condition. She is covered in bruises and her parents have to examine her daily to be sure she is not hurt. She seems to enjoy biting and scratching herself till she bleeds and is prone to jumping off high things.

I am yet to understand the rationale for the numerous committees that are springing up every day at a time the Jonathan-led government is thinking about running a slim government and save for the country.

I no talk am? Barely had her body been lowered into the grave that her erstwhile ‘husband’ who reportedly stormed out of the funeral ceremony because the sitting arrangements were not to his liking wants to publish a tell all book about Whitney… low-life! Once again, a o ni ba olori buruku pade! Enough said.