Posts by solomon2day
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- Conflict Analyst
Interests and hobbies: Reading, Travelling and Meeting People
About the author Solomon Adewunmi attended Local Authority Primary School, 1A, Osho-Drive, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos(October 1976-June,1982), and Sinclair Grammar School(October 1982-July1985 and Ibadan Grammar School(September, 1985-June, 1987. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, where he studied Sociology. He graduated in October, 1992. He was a reporter, Senior Reporter(News) and Assistant News Editor of The Nigerian Tribune between August 1999 and June 2002. After voluntarily resigning his position as Assistant News Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, he was hired as a Correspondent by Insider weekly magazine, a Lagos based general interest magazine. He was there from June 2002 to December, 2007. He was again hired by Scroll Nigeria, also a Lagos based weekly news magazine as a Correspondent. A position he held from December, 2007 to December, 2009. Still on the move, he was engaged by the Pulse magazine in December, 2009 as a Senior Correspondent. And in January, 2010 he was promoted Assistant Editor. He is a member Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Executive Forum, The Economist, London. Solomon is also a member of the International Association of Religion Journalists(IARJ) Solomon also possesses the following : * BBC/EC CERTIFICATE IN NEWS JOURNALISM (FEB. 2001) * CERTIFICATE IN ARTS AND CULTURE CRITICISM (NANTAP MAY 2001) * CERITIFICATE IN PEACE JOURNALISM (JUSTICE,DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COMMISSION) *CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT ANALYSIS[UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME, OCT.2004] *CERTIFICATE IN INTERFAITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION( UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE, JAN. 2009). In addition he has the following professional awards : 1. NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), OYO STATE COUNCIL, REPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD (PRINT) FOR YEAR 2000. 2. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, COURT./CRIME REPORTER OF THE YEAR, 2000. 3. COMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NIGERIAN MEDIA MERIT AWARD (NMMA) IN THE CATEGORY OF ERNEST SESEIIKOLI’S PRIZE FOR NEWSPAPER REPORTER OF THE YEAR 1999/2000 4. COMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE MANAGEMENT OF AFRICAN NEWSPAPER OF NIGERIA PLC. FOR EXCLUSIVE STORIES JUNE, 2000. 5. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, REPORTER OF THE YEAR 2001 6. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER OF THE YEAR 2001.
Favorite quote:
Be as you wish to seem
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Evil Times
- By solomon2day
- On 11/01/2025
- In Solomon's Column
Satanic occurrences in different parts of Nigeria in this dispensation are on the increase due to the complicity of those in charge.Indeed, ritual killings and unnatural deaths pervade the landscape while grief-stricken families and relatives mourn their loved ones without consolation.
Surprisingly, those in charge carry on as if nothing tragic happened.
This is sad.
Of worry, however, is the seeming absence of humanity in a sizable number of Nigerians cutting across social status, religious persuasions, and ethnic leanings. Why is this so?
The spokesperson of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, says that it has to do with the complicity of those in public offices and the mindset of the citizens.
''It is everywhere, oddities and strange happenings involving human lives. This dispensation has been characterized by difficult-to-explain deaths. These happenings are not natural. Fetish and diabolic incidents continue to occur without decisive efforts to curtail the same. The insinuation is that those in charge are complicit. So much human blood has been shed for unknown purposes. This is disturbing and a great source of concern for Nigerians.
Strange deaths occur daily in different parts of the country, and those in charge carry on as if it is normal; it is not normal, Comrade Emelieze stated.
The evil times are here, and the evil that men do live with them.
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Turn a new leaf-Nigerian Teachers to Pupils and Students
- By solomon2day
- On 07/01/2025
- In News
Pupils and students in Nigeria have been called upon to turn a new leaf as public primary and secondary schools resume for the second term in Nigeria.This call was made on Tuesday by the chairman of the Oyo state wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT), Comrade Raji Oladimeji.
''When schools resume for a new term from time immemorial, the turn out of pupils and students has always been very low because they want to avoid menial tasks that herald the new term-cutting of overgrown weeds, general cleaning-toilets, staff room, desks and benches and so on. For some days, the turn-out is not always impressive, in the new term they should turn a new leaf.'' Comrade Oladimeji counseled.
The NUT chairman maintained that the recruitment of suitable and qualified teachers in certain states was timely, adding, ''Now the distribution of newly recruited teachers has commenced.''
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Criminality:The Complicity of Those in charge
- By solomon2day
- On 30/12/2024
- In Solomon's Column
In a society where justice and the rule of law prevail, the necessary must be done to affected stakeholders who promote crime and criminality.The community leaders, members of the Landlords and Tenants Association, law enforcement agents /agencies, and residents of Olorunsogo, Molete, Molusi, Solanke, Oyegbami, Oshodi, Scout Camp, Aluko/Barracks, and Felele communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, who sponsored hoodlums wielding stones, machetes, and iron rods to attack and injure a resident of 3, Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete, ought to be brought to justice.
Sadly, this is not the case.
These attacks were on several occasions and continue up to this moment.
Indeed, impunity in the above-mentioned communities and several others is the order of the day and way of life.
Interestingly, cultists have now gained prominence and recognition in these communities, since the leadership at all levels not only in these communities, but at all levels of government, is favorably disposed to criminality.
In addition, those behind the vandalization and looting of 3, Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete are still walking the streets freely, full of boasts, and acting persistently with impunity.
Why is this so?
On Tuesday, 4th October, the criminals, with the consent of other residents, forced the door of the resident of 3, Kehinde Aderibigbe Street, Olorunsogo, Molete, open and made away with valuables.
Perhaps crime and criminality are now a means to several ends for those in charge, who may have severed ties with the attributes of good and focused leadership.
The relevant law enforcement agencies are well aware of the reign of crime and criminality at Molusi, Solanke, Oyegbami, Olorunsogo, Molete, Oshodi, Aluko, Scout Camp, Felele, and several other communities in Ibadan, Oyo State.
However, the mode of recruitment and quality of training for these uniformed personnel has attracted an unending debate.
But probably due to the involvement of some of the law enforcement agents with the cultists who perpetrate heinous and grievous crimes, little or nothing has been done to reverse the worrisome situation.
This is even as there are several unreported heart-rending cases, that may have been swept under the carpet.
Since the law enforcement agencies have the responsibility to ensure the safety of lives and property, the unending reign of terror by these cultists, who openly threaten to kill those who question their activities leaves much to be desired.
A point of reference is one ' Samba', a barber, whose barbing shop is among the block of shops located in front of a building at the Aluko/Barracks, Felele/Scout camp/Oshodi Street junction.
He openly threatens to kill people while at the same time boasting of his connection with some officers and rank and file of the Police.
Indeed, owners of beer parlors, Ogogoro joints, hotels, and a sizable number of shops in these communities are ready accomplices of these cultists in these communities.
From 2019 till date, an unspecified number of human lives have been lost with no traces of those who are to be held responsible and accountable.
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Strange happenings in Nigeria: unnatural-Comrade Emelieze
- By solomon2day
- On 26/12/2024
- In News
Satanic occurrences in different parts of Nigeria in this dispensation are on the increase due to the complicity of those in charge.
This assertion was made by the spokesperson of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.
''It is everywhere, oddities and strange happenings involving human lives. This dispensation has been characterized by difficult-to-explain deaths. These happenings are not natural. Fetish and diabolic incidents continue to occur without decisive efforts to curtail the same. The insinuation is that those in charge are complicit. So much human blood has been shed for unknown purposes. This is disturbing and a great source of concern for Nigerians.
Strange deaths occur daily in different parts of the country, and those in charge carry on as if it is normal; it is not normal,Comrade Emelieze stated.
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Those in Authority
- By solomon2day
- On 23/12/2024
- In Solomon's Column
There is a striking contrast between carefree disciples strolling through cornfields on a peaceful Sabbath day and the stern Pharisees clearly looking for some way of trapping Jesus Christ.It is not likely that the disciples plucked the ear of corn out of any deliberate defiance of the law.
It would seem a natural thing to do as they brushed past it and admired the ripe golden fullness.
But the Pharisees turned the occasion into one of legalistic confrontation.
Jesus Christ calmly responded, appealing to their tradition.
People in authority are sometimes tempted to use legalistic arguments to ensnare others, even when they willingly commit only minor transgressions.
But the Son of man came to show a more humane way of treating one another, with understanding, compassion, and a sense of proportion.
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Care for your vineyards
- By solomon2day
- On 21/12/2024
- In Solomon's Column
The judgment of God shall always come upon parents who fail to bring up their children in the Lord's way.Indeed, a sizable number of fathers and mothers do very well in guiding other people's children towards the right path, but this is not so for their biological children.
Even though the children of this category of parents are lacking and deficient in several aspects of life, their parents see all the goodness and perfection in them.
Today, most parents have failed to instill moral discipline in their children.
It is imperative for all to care for their vineyards, as they also care for the vineyards of others. Read 2 Kings 17:41
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Ndigbo expresses gratitude to host communities for prevailing in a peaceful atmosphere.
- By solomon2day
- On 20/12/2024
- In News
The Onyendu Ndigbo of Ibadan and Oyo state, High Chief Alloy Obi, has expressed gratitude to the good people of Oyo state for ensuring an enabling environment for peace and hospitality to prevail.Chief Obi, who is also the Balogun Ndigbo of Ibadanland, gave this appreciation on behalf of the Igbo community in Ibadan and Oyo state.
''I, on behalf of Ndibgo in Ibadan and Oyo state, express our gratitude to our host communities for facilitating good neighborliness, hospitality, peace, and a friendly environment. I also use this medium to wish the good people of Oyo State and all the Igbos a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year ahead. I also pray for God to guide and protect all those who would be traveling to their respective villages for the festivities,'' Chief Obi stated.
Chief Obi also congratulated Nze Fidelis Chukuwu on his emergence as the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide.
He urged Nze Chukwu to maintain the standards set by the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, saying, ''I know him to be very hardworking; he will ensure good leadership. And I believe he will maintain the standards set by the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. I congratulate him and wish him a peaceful tenure.''
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Let those in authority show love to Nigerians-Prophet Arabambi
- By solomon2day
- On 20/12/2024
- In The People Talk
Millions of Nigerians are disillusioned and not happy with the government at all levels. There are several reasons for this. In this interview, Prophet Timothy Abass Arabambi of the Chirst Apostolic Church(CAC) Reformation land(Ile-Atunse), Olunoyo-Akanran road, Ibadan, Nigeria, urges the government at all levels to show love to all Nigerians. Excerpts:
What is your mesaage to Nigerians as the christmas and new year approaches?When we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we celeberate love. In all things love comes first. And when one of the Pharisees came to Jesus Christ, he saked him, 'Which one is the greatest law?'
Jesus repiled,'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
My message is centered on love.
Let those in authority show love to Nigerians. Love is reciprocal. In the same vien, Nigerians must also show love to the people in the government at all levels. If those in government love Nigerians, they will not embezzle our money. They will do things that are right and stipulated in the constitution. OIf the political office holders love Nigerians, they will provide good roads, pipe borne water and make life easy for us all. In addition they should provide quality ediucation for our children. They should make sure they provide affordabel health car delivery.
The government should encurage research to enable rapid economic development.
Finally, I appeal to Nigerians to obey the government at all levels, pray for them and pay their taxes. -
Live in peace and avoid provocation -Pastor
- By solomon2day
- On 18/12/2024
- In News
Live in peace and avoid provocation. -Pastor to ChristiansChristians all over the world have been advised to live in peace and avoid provocation.
This advice was given by a Christian cleric, Pastor Opeyemi Ajayi.
''As we go into the festive period, Christians all over the world should seek and live in peace for the expected cohesion.
In these times of odd happenings, there are very many satanic agents whose utterances and actions have led to tragedy through provocation. Let us refuse to be provoked. In due time the satanic agents will wither away like grass in the dry season.''
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The National Debt
- By solomon2day
- On 12/07/2024
- In Solomon's Column
Nigeria's chronic budget deficit has brought about an unhindered increase in the national debt.Indeed, the multiple taxation by the government at all levels may now be too embarrassing for an economy that majorly revolves around the motive of personal gain.
Without doubt, the redistribution of disposable income from the well-to-do to the indigent would increase the average propensity to consume, since the marginal propensity of the indigent to consume is higher than that of the well-to-do.
Sadly, this approach is not in the thoughts of the government, although the budget deficit may have stimulated private investments.
The government ought to cut down on expenditure on political office holders.
However, in view of the fact that the economy is ailing, the government at all levels must be decisive and proactive in interventions in health, transport, electricity, unemployment, hunger and poverty.
Of course, the protection of sectors such as education, health and agriculture which have direct bearing on the survival of citizens from unpredictable price mechanisms is desirable, but largely depends on the mindset of those in charge.
Bad Eggs in Uniform
The crime-friendly mindset and attitude of a number of those in law enforcement agencies in certain states, including Oyo, justifies the unabating lawlessness, criminality and violent crimes in the land. Curiously, the high levels of insecurity in Nigeria is partly due to unprofessional conduct and despicable acts of bad eggs in uniform.
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A Troubled Nation
- By solomon2day
- On 12/07/2024
- In Solomon's Column
God is ignored, persecution takes the place of justice, lying and perjury in place of the truth, adultery in place of fidelity and violence in place of kindness.
These are all attributes of a troubled nation.
Let us pray to the Lord to take pity on us and give us leaders of integrity, priests of holiness and open our closed and greedy hearts to the redeeming power of His word.
Hosea 4:1-10
4Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.
7As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.
8They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on their iniquity.
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Remembrance - Mrs. B. ADEWUMI (1938-2006)March 8, 2024
- By solomon2day
- On 07/03/2024
- In Special Report
16 years gone by, you are still in our minds. Fondly remembered by
Mrs. Victoria Ande
Mrs. Susan Takure
Mrs. Hannah Mujakperuo
Mr. Solomon Adewunmi
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The Electricity Issue
- By solomon2day
- On 13/01/2024
- In Solomon's Column
Over 10 years after the privatization of the electricity sector in Nigeria, millions of Nigerians still remain without meters and regular electricity supply.
Indeed, the set objectives of the privatization are yet to be achieved, while the number of defects in the regulatory policy have been brought to the fore.
Infrastructural development in the sector remains a major issue, just as distribution and generation companies struggle to impress electricity consumers.
The situation remains the same as a result of the unknown interest of government officials.
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A True Reflection of the Leadership Mindset
- By solomon2day
- On 18/12/2023
- In Solomon's Column
The unfolding events in Rivers state is a reflection of the warped mindset of the leadership at the highest level of governance in Nigeria.Not surprisingly, mum is the word at this very important level of government. Why?
Those in leadership positions are yet to imbibe the tenets of democracy.
Indeed, a lot is wrong with the approach, template and structure of governance, even though deceit, lies, falsehood and depraved actions of those in government continue with impunity.
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Zimbabwe Judiciary in Tanzania to Learn
- By solomon2day
- On 03/12/2023
- In News
ZIMBABWEAN Judicial officers led by Judge President of the High Court Justice Mary Dube are currently Tanzania observe how the country operates its judiciary with a major focus on Information Communication Technology (ICT).
“We do not know exactly how you go about this, that is one of the reasons why we are here, we want to learn so that when we go back home, we will be able to implement the system. We are also here to know how Tanzania got a way to get people from rural areas become connected easily to the system,” she said.
“As you highlighted earlier on, Tanzania is an old friend of Zimbabwe… and there are so many other African countries in this continent, which are ready on this system, but we choose you (Tanzania) because of your existing good relationship with us,”
“We are here to learn, we have embarked on the system, but we obviously want to make improvements …. before we embarked on the system, we used to hear matters physically, pleadings were being filed physically. We hope that we will be able to learn from your experience(s), we will share the little that we have gathered so far in the past two years,” Justice Dube disclosed.
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Understand the Bible
- By solomon2day
- On 03/12/2023
- In Special Report
Take time to know the major divisions major divisions of the Bible, the old and new Testaments and how they are related. In addition, be familiar with the general themes of the Bible and the specific theme of each book, who wrote the books, to whom they were written and their period of time.
Also get to know the different types of literature i the Bible-history, prophecy and poetry.
Palm 119 : 161-176
161 SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.
167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
169 TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
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N35, 000 Wage Award-Workers are only Relieved Psychologically-Member NASU NEC
- By solomon2day
- On 18/10/2023
- In News
The N35, 000 wage award recently announced by the Federal Government has only relieved workers in Nigeria psychologically and not economically.This assertion was made by a member of the National Executive Council(NEC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union and Associated Institutions(NASU), who is also the branch chairman of the union at the University College Hospital(UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria, Comrade Kehinde Abiona.
''The announcement has calmed frayed nerves, but the government is yet to pay as at now. The review of CONHESS/CONMESS effectual from June 1st has not been implemented. The government says it has no funds. However, because of the N35, 000 wage award, workers were relieved psychologically, but economically the difficulties and hardships persist. We are yet to be paid the wage award because it did not reflect in our September salaries, Comrade Abiona stated.
In his view, a former Oyo state chairman of the NASU, Comrade Fatoki Olusola-Cole, insisted that the wage award was far below the expectations of workers, saying,'' the government says we should sacrifice, but the cost of governance is extremely high. The government has pushed Nigerians into the dungeons of poverty.''
''N35, 000 is grossly inadequate to cater for the needs of workers. We are suffering, workers accepted the award, hoping that it will go higher,'' Comrade Olusola-Cole stressed.
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Awake to the Reality of the the Times
- By solomon2day
- On 03/10/2023
- In Solomon's Column
Desperation to continue the status quo- a period during which Nigerians have over the years been deceived into perpetual political, economic and social bondage-informs the insensitivity of the leadership[ at all levels of government.To this extent, confusion, disagreement and rancor now characterize the relationship between the leadership, their cronies, proteges and fronts.
Interestingly, millions of Nigerians have eventually woken up from their deep slumber and are now anxious to know what befell them.
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It has been 100 days of torture and hardships for Nigerians-Comrade Emelieze
- By solomon2day
- On 14/09/2023
- In News
The 100 days of the present administration in Nigeria have been described as a period of torture, difficulties and hardships.
This is the submission of a former chairman of the Oyo state council of the Trade Union Congress(TUC) Comrade Andrew Emelieze. ''The first 100 days of this administration have been 100 days of torture, difficulties, hardships, sorrows and lamentations for Nigerians. The administration should come out with distinct and clear-cut policies that will take the country out of the deep pit it now finds itself.'' ''Nigerians are yet to feel the impact of the so-called distribution of palliatives in the states because of the dubious ways these palliatives were shared among those who know themselves. Almost nothing got to the majority of impoverished Nigerians,'' Comrade Emelieze declared.
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Leadership in a Bad Situation
- By solomon2day
- On 28/08/2023
- In Special Report
Write and Earn. Get Started here
Leadership also involves taking reponsibility in a bad and hopeless situation.
Ezra 9
1 Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, doing according to their abominations, even of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. 2 For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass. 3 And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied. 4 Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice. 5 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God, 6 And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens. 7 Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is this day. 8 And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. 9 For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem.
