A Nation at Risk: Confronting the Rising Tide of Drug Abuse
It was an afternoon that went remarkably well. The sales activation on that campus around Apata, Ibadan, got off to a fantastic start. We had a dance competition and a talent hunt, and the response was overwhelming. Students trooped out to watch the electrifying performances. I took the mic to...
I Believe In The Supernatural: My 24-Hour Miracle
I attended our church vigil that Friday night at Mokola, Ibadan, with my wife. That was around 2008/2009. It was a wonderful session with a lot of worship and prayers—an absolutely beautiful night. When we finished in the wee hours of the morning, I walked out to my car's parking spot. I was...
The Street Credibility Strategy: How to Overcome Political Intimidation and Electoral Violence
My first encounter with political violence and intimidation came during my involvement in campus politics as an undergraduate. When I first contested for the position of President of the Student Union, someone I deeply respected asked me to step down in favour of one of my opponents. I refused....
The Law of Tithes: A Simple Principle for Winning in Sales and Succeeding in Life
This isn’t what you’re thinking. 🙄 Stay with me. On February 11, 2020, I sat in a performance review session with two colleagues who had recently joined our team. I often hold one-on-one meetings with new hires to help them settle in, set clear expectations, and gather feedback. As we...
The Law of Preparation: How to Maximize Every Opportunity
It was in 2018 when I received a call that the former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, would be in town for a town hall session with the youth of Oyo State, and I had been selected to give a speech at the occasion. I had a few days to prepare. I didn't know the criteria...
The Ten Major Components of a Successful Interview (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, I introduced ten key components that can significantly impact your success in job interviews. I also discussed the first component: your introduction. Now, let's take a look at the second major component—your confidence level. Confidence is just as crucial as your...
The Ten Major Components of a Successful Interview (Part 1)
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, I had the privilege of speaking at a seminar where I shared insights on the ten key components of a successful interview. These insights were drawn from How to Stand Out and Get Hired, a book I was finalizing at the time, which has now been published. After serving on...
Getting Out of Debt (4): How I Became Completely Debt-free in Two Years
“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” – Author Unknown In Part 1 of this series, I shared some background on how I became deeply indebted. I zeroed in on the issue of greed in Part 2, and in Part 3, I focused on the seven mistakes one needs to avoid...
Getting Out of Debt (Part 3): Seven Mistakes People Make and How to Avoid Them
Being in debt is a terrible experience, especially when you find it difficult to chart a pathway out of the problem. Every phone call makes your heart beat faster. Each knock at your door makes you break out in a sweat. You avoid going to certain places out of fear of being embarrassed. Many...
Getting Out of Debt (Part 2): My Costly Dance with Ponzi Schemes
Greed is one major reason why many fall into financial troubles, and lives are laden with debts. Many want to reap where they didn’t sow—often looking for shortcuts to prosperity. That misnomer of ‘ise kekere, owo nla’ (small work but big rewards) has led many into avoidable headaches, including...