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09/05/2026

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03/05/2026

01/05/2026

UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF POLITICS

In politics, you must understand that

1) Nobody has your interest;

2) Everybody is chasing their own interests;

3) Dealing with politicians is like sleeping with tigers. You must always have your eyes wide open;

4) In any political equation, there's always someone being used. If you can't find one, then it is you;

5) Serving politicians is like being a bandage on a wound. Once the wound is healed, your usefulness ends. Politicians don't recognize reward value , they recognize their own needs, and you are only as useful as the lifespan of their need for you;

6) In politics, never wail more than the bereaved. They will get the reward while you inherit their enemies;

7) In politics, in any event that other interests conflict with your own interests and you have to choose, always choose yours;

8)Never cross oceans for Politicians, you 'll drown, and the best they'll do is to give a benevolent speech at your burial, lie to your widow and children, and eat your food;

9) Politicians will never cross the streets for their Foot soldiers;

10)Above all, family and health are things you should never use to attack a man. Politics is never that a serious business;
11) Lastly to all the Youths, it's too risky to sacrifice your career, health and personal character, social capital and integrity in pursuit of short term and temporary rewards offered by Politicians, unless of cause you are the one in control and have a long term game plan.

Deeply Pause To Deeply Reflect !!!

30/04/2026

History of Akinjide . Chief Richard Osuolale Abimbola Akinjide (1930–2020) was a prominent Nigerian lawyer and statesman who served as a minister in both the First and Second Republics. He is perhaps most famous for his "12 two-thirds" legal argument, which secured the presidency for Shehu Shagari in 1979.
Early Life and Education
Birth: Born November 4, 1930, in Ibadan into a chieftaincy family with links to Chief Oderinlo.
Education: He attended Oduduwa College in Ile-Ife. In 1951, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he studied law at the University of London and was called to the English Bar at the Inner Temple in 1955.
Legal Career
Akinjide & Co: Upon returning to Nigeria, he founded his own law firm, which became highly respected.
NBA Presidency: He served as the National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) from 1970 to 1973.
Senior Advocate: In 1978, he was among the first group of lawyers to be conferred with the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), alongside Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Political Career
First Republic (1960–1966): Akinjide was a member of the Federal Parliament. He served as the Minister of Education under Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, during which time he was involved in establishing the University of Lagos.
Constitutional Development: He was a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee (1975–1977) and the 1977 Constituent Assembly that helped shape the 1979 Nigerian Constitution.
Second Republic (1979–1983): As a member of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), he served as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice under President Shehu Shagari.
The "12 Two-Thirds" Controversy
Akinjide earned the nickname "legal mathematician" for his role in the 1979 presidential election dispute. He argued that to win, a candidate needed two-thirds of the votes in two-thirds of Nigeria's 19 states. He mathematically interpreted this as 12 states and two-thirds of the 13th state (12 2/3), rather than rounding up to 13 states. This interpretation was upheld by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, confirming Shagari’s victory over Obafemi Awolowo.
Death and Legacy
Chief Akinjide died on April 21, 2020, in Ibadan at the age of 89. He is remembered as a "legal colossus" and a key figure in Nigeria's post-independence political and legal evolution.

30/04/2026

History of Taiwo . Sir Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (1936–2023), famously known as "Mr. Flag Man," was the Nigerian civil servant and electrical engineer who designed the national flag of Nigeria.
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Early Life and Education
Birth: Born on May 10, 1936, in Ibadan (though some sources cite Abeokuta), he grew up in a polygamous family and lived in both the Northern and Western regions of Nigeria.
Education: He attended Ibadan Grammar School before traveling to London to study electrical engineering at Norwood Technical College (now Lambeth College).
Designing the Nigerian Flag
In 1958, while studying in London, Akinkunmi saw a newspaper advertisement for a national flag design competition ahead of Nigeria's independence.
The Design: His winning entry was a vertical bicolor triband of green-white-green. The green represents Nigeria's agricultural wealth and natural resources, while the white symbolizes peace and unity.
Modifications: His original design included a red sun in the center white band, which the selection committee removed.
Reward: At age 23, he was awarded £100 for his winning design, which was officially hoisted on October 1, 1960.
Professional Career and Later Years
Civil Service: After returning to Nigeria in 1963, he worked in the agricultural department of the Western Region Secretariat in Ibadan. He retired in 1994 as an Assistant Superintendent of Agriculture.
Forgotten Hero: For many years, Akinkunmi lived a quiet, modest life in Ibadan. His contributions were largely overlooked until a 2006 effort by a student helped bring him back to national prominence.
Honors: In 2014, President Goodluck Jonathan conferred upon him the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) and named him an honorary life presidential adviser.
Death and Legacy
Passing: Pa Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023, at the age of 87 after a brief illness.
Burial: After a year-long delay while awaiting a state funeral, he was finally buried in September 2024 in Ibadan, with the ceremony funded by the Oyo State Government.

30/04/2026

History of Akinloye . Chief Augustus Meredith Adisa (A.M.A.) Akinloye (1916–2007) was a towering figure in Nigerian politics, serving as the National Chairman of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) during the Second Republic. Known as a "powerbroker" from Ibadan, his career spanned over five decades, from colonial-era grassroots mobilization to high-level federal leadership.
Early Life and Education
Birth: Born on August 19, 1916, in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Education: He attended Ibadan Grammar School and later studied law at the London School of Economics (LSE) between 1946 and 1948.
Legal Career: Upon returning to Nigeria, he became the first person to set up a private legal practice in Ibadan.
Political Career
Akinloye was a pragmatic politician known for shifting alliances to maintain national relevance.
First Republic (1950s–1966):
Ibadan Peoples Party (IPP): Founded the IPP in 1951 to oppose regional policies he felt disadvantaged Ibadan.
Action Group (AG): Merged the IPP with Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Action Group. He served as the Western Region's first Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
NNDP: During the 1960s Western Region crisis, he defected to the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) led by Samuel Ladoke Akintola and served as a Federal Minister under Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
Second Republic (1979–1983):
National Party of Nigeria (NPN): Reached the peak of his career as the National Chairman of the ruling NPN, which won the 1979 and 1983 elections.
Strategic Power: Although not in the cabinet, he was considered the party's supreme strategist and "supreme leader".
Exile and Later Life
Exile: Following the December 1983 military coup led by Muhammadu Buhari, Akinloye went into exile in London.
Return: He returned to Nigeria after ten years during the interim government of Ernest Shonekan.
Death: He passed away on September 18, 2007, at the University College Hospital in Ibadan at age 91.
Notable Aspects and Legacy
"Champagne Minister": He was nicknamed the "Champagne Minister" after self-branded champagne featuring his name and image was produced for a party, an event that became a symbol of the Second Republic's perceived extravagance.
Traditional Authority: He held the title of Seriki of Ibadanland, one of the highest-ranking traditional chieftaincy positions in the city.
Legacy: He is remembered as an astute grassroots mobilizer who helped place Ibadan at the center of Nigerian political history.

28/04/2026

Some people only love what they see, not who you are.