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   Saving    Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria                                               from strictly Commercial Interests By Returning the Institute to Its Professional Mandate   Ordinarily, as Adekunle Adebola Adebambo, I would not have raised the issue of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPN) again. However, my conscience, guided by the Spirit of God whom I sincerely serve, will not permit me to remain silent when the future of an entire profession hangs in the balance. This appeal is not written to condemn anyone. It is written because institutions outlive individuals, and history judges every generation by whether it strengthened or weakened the institutions entrusted to its care. There is no doubt that God used Alhaji Lawal and the founding elders of ASSPPON to c...

  When Your Own Words Condemn You "Nathan said to David, 'You are the man!'" (2 Samuel 12:7) Introduction: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reported public statement that if he failed to provide stable electricity, Nigerians should not vote for him for a second term. One of the most frightening moments in life is when a person unknowingly pronounces judgment upon himself. The tongue that condemns others can become the witness that condemns its owner. We often imagine that our greatest danger lies in the accusations of our enemies, yet Scripture teaches that our own words may one day rise as evidence against us. Jesus solemnly warned: “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 Yoruba proverb says: Ẹ̀yìn ọ̀rọ̀, bó bá bọ̀ sílẹ̀, kò ṣeé kọ- "The end (or consequence) is the real matter; o...

Introduction: As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 elections, political activities are intensifying. Alliances are being formed, broken, and reformed. As can be seen, yesterday's political friends have become today's rivals. Former allies now exchange accusations. New coalitions emerge daily while old loyalties evaporate. For the ordinary citizen battling inflation, unemployment, insecurity, declining purchasing power and uncertainty about the future, a disturbing question naturally arises: Is the struggle about rescuing the nation, or merely about capturing the throne? This question is not peculiar to Nigeria. It is as old as humanity itself. Throughout history, nations have suffered whenever leaders became more concerned about occupying the throne than preserving the kingdom. The tragedy of many nations is not the absence of politicians. It is the scarcity of statesmen. The tragedy of many democracies is not the absence of elections. It is the absence of vision. ...

  Introduction: “Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,” 1 Timothy 4:2 . It is no longer a façade that Nigeria stands at a dangerous crossroads—a national Y-junction where political power has entered into an unholy alliance with impunity, truth is suppressed, institutions are deliberately weakened, and the voice of conscience is wickedly silenced. We now find ourselves in a country where a man who once claimed to represent the voice of the working class, but later became the National Chairman of the ruling party, was alleged to have declared: “No matter your sin, if you join the APC, your sins will be forgiven.” If there is even the slightest truth or intent behind those alleged words, then Nigeria's greatest threat may not be poverty, insecurity, corruption, or unemployment in themselves. Rather, it is the gradual searing of the conscience of those entrusted with leadership and public trust. For when conscience is sacrificed on the...

 Introduction: Beloved brethren, permit me this wonderful Sunday to travel briefly down an unusual path in order to illuminate a spiritual danger confronting many churches in our generation. To understand the message, we must know what ‘Opium’ is. Opium is a narcotic substance extracted from the poppy plant. Though originally used as a pain-relieving medication, it is also one of the most addictive substances known to mankind. It produces temporary pleasure, comfort, and escape from reality. The user feels relieved, but the underlying problem remains unresolved. Someone once said:  "Opium does not kill immediately; it sedates, deceives, and enslaves gradually." Likewise, when prosperity becomes the dominant message of the altar, it may not destroy the Church overnight, but it gradually shifts believers from the pursuit of Christ to the pursuit of things.’’ Opium numbs pain without curing disease. In the same way, a distorted prosperity message can numb believers to the realit...

  When Political Solidarity Exceeds Governance Solidarity One recent political development has attracted public attention. According to media reports, several governors of the ruling party, accompanied by the Vice President and other prominent party leaders, converged on Ado-Ekiti to demonstrate support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election bid ahead of the off-cycle governorship election. As we all know, there is nothing inherently wrong with political support. Democracy permits political mobilization, consultation, campaigns, and elections. These are legitimate components of democratic governance. However, a troubling question arises in the minds of many citizens: Why do such remarkable speed, coordination, energy, and solidarity often appear during political campaigns, yet seem largely absent when innocent citizens are being kidnapped, displaced, or killed? Many Nigerians wonder: • If leaders can mobilize so quickly for elections, why can they not mobilize with equal u...