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Don’t Give Up: The Empire State of Possibilities (Pt.1)
By Tolulope A. Adegoke
“Your lessons will not come easily. Suffering has always been a conveyor for deep spiritual growths to arriving at the full stature of your authentic being as “Supernatural” for the unleashing and delivery of possibilities, if you will not give up. Those who have endured great suffering are generally, the ones who evolve into “great” beings and operates beyond the natural comprehension, thereby putting to flights the demons called ‘fear, doubt and greed’ in their courses for greater causes – that is, the good of mankind and to the glory of God Almighty (The Maker). – Tolulope A. Adegoke
I need to remind you that you are far greater than you have ever dreamed of; because you were Made Above Nature; besides, you were ordained and created to be Manager over All Natural things (resources). So, no matter what you may be experiencing as an individual, corporate organization, as a people or nation, right now is for your good and unfolding in your best interests. Though, it may not look so pretty, but it is definitely what you need to learn and earn from for you to grow into exactly what you have been destined to become. Everything happening in your life or around you has been perfectly orchestrated to inspire and usher you into the full stature of your authentic being. Observe deeply and learn from life, then allow your experiences to translate you from darkness into the true Light, from zero to HERO! Everything has your best interest in mind. With this understanding, you will gain access to many interesting answers to life’s most important and sensitive questions and agitations. I pray that you find more truths and gain more access to Light (deep insights) into the way the world works as ordained by God Almighty, and how you can succeed within it.
You must also understand that the answers you are craving for already lie within you, and you can access them by digging deep and investing in quality time with your inner MAN as you daily subscribe and align with the MAKER’s will per-time. There is nowhere else to look. Absolutely, my words may trigger openings for you and within you which serve to help you to accurately and gradually remember what you already know at your core, that is your true being – as intended by God Almighty, The Maker.
You must never permit doubt to rob you of the treasure trove of wisdom, power, love and drive sleeping within your earthen vessels which are waiting to be awakened and unleashed by your courageous side. Isn’t that inspirational and motivational? Everything you need to become are all locked up within your earthen vessel, all you need to do is self-exploration through meditation, dialoguing with The Maker regarding your needs and essences. The book of Isaiah 1:18 reveals that there is a daily call from The Maker, God Almighty Himself to us to dialogue with Him, and our job is to do the inner works required to blast the blocks or mountains which have been hindering and denying us true accesses to our original nature as MAN (Made Above Nature), that is Supernatural, which God Almighty has called us to be and operate on per-time as unveiled to us in the book of Genesis 1:26-28.
Honestly, the authentic purpose of human life is to walk the path of Great Awakening of “Who” the Creator has created us to be (Above the Natural or ordinary), which is an indication that God has not created us to merely exist, but live, create and recreate as Himself, because we have been made in His “Image and Likeness”.
Many across the world today have lost this connection to our authentic selves; this original state of being in which we were afraid to walk and work toward possibilities to arrive for the stars and operate as “gods” (Kings and Priests) over all the Earth as revealed in the book of Revelation 1:6. Unfortunately, so many people do not know “who” they truly are. Many of them have morphed into people who behave selfishly, fearfully, hurtfully and hatefully. This behavior or trait is a reflection of our true essence as Supernatural being called MAN, but is instead, a reflection of the wounds which we have suffered as we have ignorantly and selfishly translated from innocence which we were born with and travel along the journey of our days to stupidity, pride, self, greed and hate.
You must understand also that “only people in pain can do painful things. Only people who have been hurt can terribly hurt others. Only people with a closed heart are able to act in less than loving ways. I strongly believe that one of the whole reason we are alive, is to grow into our greatest selves and operate with the truth about who we fundamentally are. Life itself will support your “just” course perfectly in this quest. You will be directly and indirectly, consciously and unconsciously linked with people, occasions, experiences and trials that will invite you to heal, reveal or unveil more of your brilliance and discover more of your possibilities.
Often, your lessons will not come easily. Suffering has always been a conveyor for deep spiritual growths to arriving at the full stature of your authentic being as “Supernatural” for the unleashing and delivery of possibilities, if you will not give up. Therefore, those who have endured great suffering are generally the ones who evolve into “great” beings; put in another word, “possiblitarians” (Supernatural).
Thank you all for reading.
Watch out for the Book titled: “The Power of an Empowered Zero” (From Zero to HERO) by Tolulope A. Adegoke. Foreword by Dr Yomi Garnett (CEO/Chancellor, Royal Biographical Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A., U.K., Abuja, Nigeria.) Edited by Ola Aboderin
Jigawa State governor, Umar Namadi, has cautioned against calls for self-defence from mauruding bandits and killer herders, warning that such a move could plunge the country into anarchy.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Governor Namadi responded to recent comments by retired General Theophilus Danjuma, who urged Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits and armed attackers, particularly in Benue and Plateau states.
General Danjuma, a former Minister of Defence, had argued that reliance on the government for protection was no longer tenable given the spate of violence and killings in the country.
“It is now very clear that the government alone cannot protect us. We must stand up and defend ourselves, our families, and our lands before these criminals overrun the entire country,” Danjuma said during a public event in Takum, Taraba State, on Saturday.
But Governor Namadi rejected that approach, describing it as a dangerous path.
“He (T.Y. Danjuma) is a very senior security person, and his words deserve respect and analysis,” Namadi said. “But I think if you say citizens should be allowed to defend themselves, you’re causing anarchy. I don’t think we’ve reached that level yet.”
He argued that rather than encourage armed self-defence, the government at all levels must continue to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.
“The government is doing its best in terms of security arrangements. If you allow the people to defend themselves, that means you are encouraging a crisis between farmers and herders,” the governor warned.
Namadi cited his administration’s approach to resolving the long-standing farmer-herder clashes in Jigawa State as a better alternative. According to him, when he assumed office, he prioritised non-violent conflict resolution strategies.
“When we came in, we decided to employ a lot of strategies and tactics, including dialogue,” he said. “We engaged traditional rulers, as well as representatives of both farmers and herders. We sat down, reached a consensus, and established standing committees to reconcile all parties.”
He added that these efforts helped halt a decades-long conflict:
“The people now understand that the 25 years spent fighting and killing each other were not worth it. Today, they are able to work, interact, and live together in peace.”
Governor Namadi further noted that Jigawa is currently not among the states facing severe threats such as insurgency or mass killings by bandits. Instead, the primary challenge had been farmer-herder clashes, which his administration has successfully curtailed.
“We thank God that Jigawa State is not affected by insurgency or insecurity for no. The major issue we are dealing with is the herders-farmers clash, and we are addressing it decisively,” he said.
Despite the worsening security in other parts of the country, Governor Namadi insisted that self-defence is not a viable solution and could deepen the crisis:
“So, I think the government is doing its best, both at the federal and state levels. The issue of asking people to defend themselves — I think we have not reached that level yet.
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has revealed that the North will, in the next six months, take a stand on who to support for the presidency in 2027.
He boasted that no politician can win the presidency in 2027 without the support of the region.
In a video interview he granted in Hausa language, Baba-Ahmed, who appeared alongside a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, lamented the state of the nation and urged northerners to resist divisive and deceptive politicians ahead of the next general elections.
He said: “In the next six months, the North will decide where it stands. If the rest of the country wants to join us, fine. If not, we will go our own way. One thing is clear: nobody can become president of Nigeria without northern support.
“We want a government that understands our problems and can address them. After Buhari’s eight years, we became wiser. Now, we are in another government, and we are still crying. Is crying all we know how to do?” Baba-Ahmed asked.
According to the former presidential aide, the North has suffered greatly during the Boko Haram insurgency, which affected all groups, Muslims, Christians, Fulani, Baju, and others, highlighting the need for unity.
“Before Buhari became president, Boko Haram was bombing mosques, churches, Abuja, and Lagos. That was a time Northerners had to unite. Today, no politician can just show up and expect Northerners to fall in line. Who are you?” he questioned.
He therefore warned against further marginalization of the North, noting that continued disregard for the region would have consequences.
“If they plan to rig the election, they should be careful. It won’t be good for Nigeria. The North is watching, elders, masses, and interest groups will soon say “enough is enough ‘. The injustice and sidelining must stop.
Baba-Ahmed urged the northern region to look beyond identity politics, stressing that competence and integrity should guide voter decisions.
“We are tired of being deceived into voting based on religion or ethnicity. That era is over. We just want a right leader, we just want someone who will solve our problems,” he said.
Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has charged Christians to embrace the virtues that Christ preached as the 2025 Easter celebrations hold this weekend.
While congratulating Christians in Nigeria in a goodwill message released from its Lagos Head Office on Thursday, Globacom admonished them to imbibe the noble qualities of Jesus Christ.
According to Glo, “Peace, love and sacrifice are the central message of Easter. Christ offered himself in atonement for the sins of the world and he lived a life which made Him an eternal symbol of peace and goodwill for mankind”
Globacom charged all Nigerians to espouse the lessons of selflessness, a necessary ingredient in the growth and development of every society and called on all Nigerians to join hands to make Nigeria a better place for all.
The company praised their perseverance through the 40-day Lenten period which comes before Easter as it emphasized the ideals of selflessness, love and peace among all as a way of demonstrating the exemplary life of Jesus Christ.
Easter comes yearly at the end of the Lenten season of fasting and prayer considered as a ritual of purification for the Christian faithful. It also precedes the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday and His eventual resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The company assured its customers of unhindered voice, data and Short Messaging Service (SMS) during and after the Easter celebrations, while urging them to avail themselves of the various data and voice offerings on the network.
