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The government at all levels have been called upon to introduce palliatives that will cushion the effects of the sufferings and hardships currently being experienced by millions of Nigerians. This call was made by the deputy chairperson of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria(ASCSN)Public Complaints Commission(PCC) unit, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, Mrs. Omotayo Adebanjo-Adesida. ''The Federal Government has tried to do harmonization of salaries, it. It will boost the morale of workers, but I think the government at all levels should introduce palliatives for workers and Nigerians in general, such as staff buses, low-cost housing and controlling the prices of goods and services in the market,m so that it will enable Nigerians on enjoy a good life.'' She maintained that workers in the country had every reason to celebrate workers' day, saying ''for the fact that we are alive, we have to thank God for the gift of life. In addition, because of th...

In the time of distress, rest on the Lord, and He will restore peace to your soul. PSALM 142 1(Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.) I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. 4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. 5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. 6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. 7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

The acceptability of the National Population Census result in Nigeria has been a subject of controversy and debate since independence. The first census in 1962 was cancelled as a result of allegations and counter allegations of over-counting in several geographical locations in the country. The figures were rejected by the Eastern and Mid-Western regions based on their arguments that the figures for the Northern region were inflated. The result was 29.8 million for the North, 10.3 million for the West, 12.4 million for the East and 2.5 million for the Mid-West. Another census held in 1973, by General Yakubu Gowon-led military government fixed Nigeria's population at 79.758 million. Controversy trailed the result and it was eventually cancelled by the Murtala Muhammed-led military government in 1975. However, in 1988, the National Population Commission(NPC) was established, but failed to minimize the controversies revolving around the result of the census. In 1991, the military g...

Nigerians have been advised to shun evil practices as the nation approaches a new dawn. This advice was given by a Christian cleric, Pastor Opeyemi Ajayi. ''I wish to call the attention of Nigerians to the rising cases of the propagation of evil and diabolism. We should shun all these satanic acts as we approach the light at the end of the tunnel, Pastor Ajayi counseled. In recent times, pedophilia, sodomy, homosexulity and other evil acts have been on the increase in different parts of the country.

Workers in several states in Nigeria have expressed worries over the unresolved issues surrounding the national minimum wage, contributory pension scheme and other related challenges. Their woorise is further heigthened by the prolonged slience of labor leaders in the face of increasing challenges confronintg workers in the affected states as a result of the unresolved issues. Sadly, some labor unions benefited cash financially from state governments and politically exposed people in the just concluded general elections in exchange for electoral support. In a related development, the chairman of the Non-Academic Staff Union and Associated Institutions(NASU), University College Hospital(UCH) branch, Ibadan, Nigeria, Comrade Kehinde Abiona has called on the members of the union to remain calm as the union awaits a new date for elections from its national headquarters. ''Presently, the branch is waiting for the directive of the national headquarters of the union on the new date f...

Political dissatisfaction and social discontent are major characteristics of living in Nigeria today. The problems of nationhood revolving around power sharing have brought about perpetual anger in the land. Interestingly, the economic reforms of the outgoing administration have violated the country's constitution-Section 15(3) of the 1999 constitution, which states that the government must promote a balanced economy and that the government must not allow the resources of the country to be in a few hands of individuals or groups. Sadly, all the institutions that ought to sustain democracy-the Judiciary, the Legislature, the Police and the political class are already vigorously undermining it. The silence and inertia of a number of state governors, occasioned by self-interest, have not helped matters in the face of bizarre acts and conduct that have left Nigerians amazed, helpless and dumbfounded. An Unambiguous Description The scenario in Adamawa state, before, during and after ...

Let us build our lives on Jesus Christ, the solid foundation of good works, obedience and faith, so that our lives will have a lasting value. 1 Corinthians 3 : 9-23 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be save...