Adeoye Oyewole

You have mastered the art of life when you've learnt to succeed from the place of silence. When you know your strength is to sit still. In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. When you allow God to hide you in his quiver and cover you in the shadow of his hands yet your fame spreads without any conscious effort on your part.

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Family mourns Nigerian lady strangled to death in UK The family of a former ophthalmic nurse at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Taiwo Owoeye, who was found dead in her home in Suffolk, United Kingdom, has expressed sadness over her death.

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Embracing Failure: A Pathway to Spiritual Growth.

In this life, life will happen to you and I, no matter how much we try to avoid it! Setbacks and failures are threads woven with purpose, creating a narrative of resilience and spiritual evolution.

As Christians, we are not exempt from stumbling blocks, but our faith provides a transformative perspective on these challenges.

When we embrace failure, we invite God's grace to illuminate the shadows of disappointment. Each stumble becomes an opportunity for spiritual growth, a chance to draw nearer to our Creator. In moments of failure, the Lord's steadfast love becomes our anchor, and His mercy becomes our guiding light.

Let's redefine failure not as a defeat but as a catalyst for spiritual maturation. The Bible reminds us that even the righteous may fall, but they rise again (Proverbs 24:16).

Our faith journey is not marked by perfection but by the unwavering pursuit of God's purpose.

In the soil of failure, seeds of resilience and wisdom are planted. Our brokenness becomes a canvas for God's redemption story. As we navigate setbacks, let's anchor our hearts in prayer, trusting that God's plan far exceeds our understanding.

Today, let's shift our perspective on failure. Share your experiences of turning setbacks into spiritual growth in the comments, and let's encourage one another on this journey of faith.

Nurturing Your Brain: A Guide to Optimal Mental Well-being

Who is taking care of that all-important grey matter? More often than not, we forget that it exists, and quite many of us don’t even know how to care for it.

Just as we prioritise physical health, giving attention to mental well-being is crucial for a balanced and fulfilling life.

Here's a guide on what to do and avoid to keep your brain in peak condition.

Things to do

1. Stay Physically Active: Regular exercise benefits your body, enhances cognitive function, and reduces the risk of mental health issues. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week.

2. Feed Your Brain: A well-balanced diet of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins is essential for optimal brain function. Include fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables in your meals to provide the nutrients your brain needs.

3. Prioritise Quality Sleep: Restful sleep is crucial for cognitive function and emotional well-being. Establish a consistent sleep schedule and create a relaxing bedtime routine to improve the quality of your sleep.

4. Mental Stimulation: Keep your brain engaged with activities that challenge and stimulate it. Reading, puzzles, learning a new skill or language, and engaging in creative endeavours are excellent ways to keep your brain active.

Things to avoid

1. Neglect Mental Health: Just as you care for your physical health, prioritise your mental health. Seek support if you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious.

2. Overlook Chronic Stress: Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the brain. To mitigate its impact, practice stress management techniques.

3. Ignore Hydration: Dehydration can impair cognitive function. Ensure you drink enough water daily to keep your brain hydrated and functioning optimally.

4. Overindulge in Alcohol or Drugs: Substance abuse can have severe consequences on mental health and cognitive function. Seek help if you find yourself struggling with addiction.

Caring for your brain involves a holistic approach encompassing physical, nutritional, and mental well-being.

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Joy Toluwani Ojo : Nine A1 in SSCE , 306 in UTME and now First Class

Joy Toluwani Ojo made A1 in all the 9 subjects in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination at the Federal College of Education Model Secondary School,Osiele Abeokuta,Ogun State in 2016. He sat for the UTME and scored 306 gaining admission to study Civil Engineering in 2016 at the Federal University of Technology Akure. Ojo demonstrated excellence all through his stay in FUTA graduating with first class with a CPGA of 4.73.
Read his inspiring story :

When you got admission in FUTA, did you set your mind to graduating with a first class?

When I got admission to FUTA, my goal was not just to graduate with a first class. I actually hoped to get nothing less than A's in all my courses (that is, a 5.0 CGPA), just as I was privileged to have in my WAEC exams. I pursued this goal because I felt that I had the capacity for reach it especially when I started out with a 5.0 GPA in my 100L 1st semester result.
But as it turned out, setting the stars as my goal ensured that I at least, went past the sky. I didn't finish with a 5.0 eventually, however, striving to put in my best efforts and leaving the rest to God, I graduated with a 4.73 CGPA to the glory of God.

What set the foundation of your academic success thus far?

Beyond anything, God Himself set the foundation for my academic success when gave me a passion for excellence and He surrounded me with people who were intentional about my success.
I believe the most important people among these were my parents who strove to bring out the best in me and my siblings from childhood through their counsels, disciplines, creating a conducive learning atmosphere at home, minimizing distractions as much as possible and sacrificing their time to help us study, among others. Their prayers in the regards of academic excellence also went a long way.
Finally, even when they were not actively there to ensure dedication to my studies (particularly when I entered university far from home), as a disciple of Christ, the mindset was already built in me that: "Whatever your hands find to do, to it with all your heart" and "Whatever you do, do as unto the Lord Jesus Christ."

Did you have a definite reading pattern?

Yes, I did. It was quite useful to understand what worked best for me in studying, rather than copying the style of another person.
I quickly understood that cramming (that is, memorizing books without understanding) wasn't the best for me because I found it very difficult and I also knew that cramming will not truly impart knowledge.
So, I knew that I needed to thoroughly understand each topic or course in order to excel in it (both regarding gaining knowledge and excelling in tests or exams). Thus, I ensured that I attended every lecture while paying keen attention to explanations and taking notes to for reference purpose. I then personally studied the topics of each course well enough to understand the concept, and practise questions: examples and exercises (in case of calculations). Whenever class explanations and handouts didn't give sufficient understanding, I often refer to online textbooks, youtube videos or get a colleague/senior to tutor me for better understanding.
Then, in preparation for tests and exams, I revise and practice more questions, having already gained understanding of the course.
However, at the times when I don't follow this pattern, excellence in the course wasn't always assured.

What were your best moments in FUTA?

One of the best moments I can remember having in FUTA was when I was celebrated and awarded a plaque by my departmental mates (after our final 500L project defense) for "helping us achieve our goal."
I knew they did that because I usually took tutorial classes for those of my collegues (both individually and as a group) who didn't understand a particular topic or course.
Being gifted to teach, it was always my joy to see others understand and excel in their exams, just as I desired to.

Did you have any low moments and how did you overcome them?

Not much. Though I usually felt bad whenever I see unexpectedly bad grades especially after putting so much efforts to excel in them.
My consolation usually is that I put in my best efforts and I've gained the knowledge I needed from the course.

Were there distractions you had to overcome?

Not really. What usually posed as distractions to most didn't usually attract me based on my home background, personality, natural interests, pursuit for excellence and my pursuit to please God.
Also, the kinds of friends I had and the Christian fellowship I attended helped me focus on what really mattered.

Who did you look up to for inspiration?

I looked up to God for inspiration as I never want to be less than what God has planned for me.
More so, my parents inspire me to move forward with their love and encouragement towards this pursuit.
The expectations of many for my academic success has also helped me thus far.

Did you learn any additional skills while on campus?

Yes. During the course of my Student Work Experience Programme (SWEP 2), I developed my skills in software related to my field of study such as AutoCAD and ORIAN. I also developed myself in basic skills needed in data analysis for research purposes

What Next for you

It's not very clear what path God has prepared for me in fulfilling His purpose for my life. However, I believe a part of it involves entering the academia space especially in the area of teaching and research both to revolutionize the academic sector in Nigeria and to guide young lives into the bright future ahead of them.
I thus plan on furthering my education after my NYSC to achieve this.

EPIGNOSIS

Netizens Condemn Nigerian Roads Over Viral Post By UK Minister

A picture of a pothole posted on the official X handle of the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has gone viral as netizens compare what he described as a pothole to the state of Nigerian roads.

The caption read, "Following today’s announcement, this could be the last photo of a politician pointing at a pothole.

"We’re investing £8 billion to improve your local roads and fix potholes for the long term."

A statement on the official website of the UK government also read, "Millions of people will enjoy smoother, safer and faster road journeys thanks to the biggest-ever road resurfacing programme to improve local roads.

"Today, November 17, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has set out the allocations of an £8.3 billion long-term plan, enough to resurface over 5,000 miles of road across the country over the next 11 years."

Netizens on X have since started to react to the post by the PM, stating deplorable condition of roads in Nigeria.

Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, wrote on X, "Our own potholes will sink a trailer, then witches and wizards will be blamed for the incidence, while the politicians that didn’t fix the problem will be defended by their victims."

An X user, Etinosa Anthony, replied, "That's a pothole? Wow! What would we call the ones we have in Nigeria like this?"

A tweet by Boluwatife wrote, "Nah this one be potholes? Wetin you go con call Ogun State road?"

Wilfred E. Orhue commented, "In Nigeria, the potholes point directly to the destiny of your car and life."

Jaydon tweeted, "How can you even be calling this a pothole?! Nigeria don damage me!"

Reacting to the stated allocation to fix the road, Elphizzy replied, "They’re actually spending £8b to fix potholes and improve already good roads. What’s Nigeria’s entire budget again?"

Mr. El-Bonga commented, "See the pothole they’re talking about. Someone should take them to those dangerous potholes in Nigeria."

Yusuf Mohammed simply wrote, "This isn't considered a pothole in Nigeria," while Jarex2_official replied, "If this is a pothole, then we have Olympic-sized swimming pools in Nigeria."

OluwaseunL7216 tweeted, "See what is called a "pothole" in the UK. In Nigeria, this will only be attended to after it has damaged many vehicles and after several budget allocations to fix it."

Damilare Obabiyi wrote, "If this is a pothole and it got four politicians standing and discussing it, then Nigeria is hell because I don't know what to call our roads."

Brian-Gabriel tweeted, "You forgot the part where lawmakers use the same potholes to justify their need for expensive foreign SUVs. Nigeria is an asylum."

Credit: X| 10DowningStreet

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