It was in 2007. I had been interviewed for a branch manager role and expected to start a brand new branch somewhere in Ibadan. The interview process took quite some time. Within that period, I had a chat with another organization, and within a week, I concluded the interview process. It was pretty fast—submitted my […]
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My first love was music. Growing up in the early 80s, I was heavily influenced by Dizzy K. Falola. To me then, he was a god—the god of music. His Baby Kilode song boomed everywhere then. I recall watching the Michael Jackson wannabe on TSOS (Television Service of Oyo State—as BCOS TV was then known)
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I have failed many times, but this experience is one I will never forget. I was at 300 level in the university and had just finished serving as the Deputy Speaker of the Students Representative Congress (SRC). The following year, I took a plunge and contested for the post of President of the Students Union.
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“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) If you have a proper understanding of this scripture, life will be a lot easier. Everything—and I mean everything—has a season. God operates with timing even though He’s not affected or limited by it. If you experience some serious
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Many years ago, I rubbed minds with a budding entrepreneur who wanted some investment advice. This entrepreneur was trying to decide between investing one million naira in a transportation business (with a projected monthly return of about 100,000 naira to 120,000 naira at the time) and investing the same sum in livestock production. The conversation
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On December 30, 2022, I took a walk with my wife. Along the way, we met an elderly man using a walking aid who should be in his 70s. “Excuse me, please I’m looking for the underground station,” he said as he turned to me. Instinctively, I put my hands inside the pocket of my
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I wanted to break the good news to him. He was my professional mentor and I knew he would be glad to hear the news. I had just picked up my offer and I had levelled up with him. I didn’t even think about it when I called him. His response was what I expected
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“Oga, don’t you know what we used to call you? We called you Oloro”, she said. “Oloro” is a moniker for someone perceived as tough, terrible or wicked. I thought I didn’t hear well. This lady had worked with me in two different organisations and her words that day were like someone putting a dagger
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I’ve always wondered why Jesus gave him that exceptional accolade. Of all men ever born by women, he is the greatest. Why would the greatest person who ever lived call him the greatest person who was ever born? Really? He never performed a single miracle. He was even weird by all standards. He lost his
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At Mexico 70, Pele was at his best, but he infamously missed a goal after literarily dribbling and undressing the keeper during the semi-final match against Uruguay. Roberto Baggio still remains one of Italy’s best players, but during USA 94, he missed the very last penalty during the final match between Italy and Brazil. His
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