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Food for Living: Understanding the Secret of Attitude
By Henry Ukazu
Dear Destiny Friends,
One of the most priced virtues and traits of progressive minds is attitude.
Attitude works in different ways, and operates like the law of karma. Attitudes are like blind spots. When someone with a repulsive attitude is acting in a funny way, they might not see it, at best the person might think he/she is acting in the right manner due to their narcissistic behaviour. The people who see such attitudes are those around the person. In some cases, some people might confuse attitude with ego and being right without knowing that they are wrong. If you have “an attitude” problem, you might not know, it’s only people who are around you who perceive it and inform constructively if they truly care for your growth.
One of the secured ways of attracting goodwill into your life is by having a good attitude. Just like perception is what the world uses to judge people, especially in this era of social media where most people are evaluated by the contents they share. Your manner can be shown by how you speak, write, dress, eat, dance, pray or even relate with your fellow students, parents, superiors, and business partners. Attitude in summary, is the way you conduct yourself.
There are many attributes of progressive people and one of them is having a positive attitude towards life. They look at life through a different lens. They don’t just work with the flow of ideas, they take their time to digest and process any information before executing.
A good attitude attracts goodwill and goodwill if properly managed attracts access and access creates unlimited doors of opportunities. It’s instructive to note that before people meet you, they’ll see your attitude. Attitude is like perfume, it can be perceived but not touched. If you want to have a headway in life, you must have a good attitude.
A student applying for admission must apply the right attitude in his/her application otherwise, the student might lose out, a prospective candidate looking for a position in a reputable company must display a good attitude when called for an interview, a business person without a good attitude will lose so many business opportunities especially when the person has pride or acts nasty to clients. A parent without a good attitude might not know he/she is teaching or influencing his/her child negatively. As a mentee who wants to be mentored by a great person, you must endeavor to have the right decorum in terms of your manner of approach.
Attitude cannot be overemphasized. When you understand how attitude works, you will understand therein, lies the secret of resourceful people. This is because, people will generally relate more with you when you respect and exhibit a humble personality as opposed to when you show them you have degrees, money, pride, or connections.
According to Obi Iyiegbu, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist “Attitude is a way of looking at things. We all view life through a certain lens. Our attitude to life determines life’s attitude to us. This means that we shape our own lives. Choosing to be positive and having a good attitude not only makes us happier and healthier but also turns our dreams into reality. The truth however is that developing and maintaining a positive attitude is handwork especially when we have the natural tendency of reverting to negativity, but the good news is that we can train our brain to be more optimistic. Someone said, “if you can’t change your fate, change your attitude”. Success & failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity. Having a bad attitude negatively affects your actions. If you want to make the world a better place, then first try and be a better person. Be grateful and complain less!!! Learn to always see the good in every situation. Make someone smile and try to live positively. Even when life throws a lemon at you, make sure you make lemonade with it. Remember, your “attitude “determines your “altitude” that is, how far you’ll go”.
Question: Do you have anything you have been wishing for? If yes, try exhibiting a good attitude towards life and see how the universe will work in your favor.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He’s a Human Capacity & mindset coach. He’s also a public speaker. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the author of the acclaimed book Design Your Destiny – Actualizing Your Birthright To Success and President of gloemi.com. He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic has approved the first semester results for the 2025/2026 academic session and withdrawn 229 students over poor academic performance.
The decision was taken at the Board’s meeting held on May 12, 2026, in Lokoja and chaired by the Rector, Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the acting Coordinator of Public Relations and Protocols, John Amos Onimisi.
The meeting had in attendance principal officers, deans, heads of departments and other members of the Academic Board, who deliberated on key academic issues affecting the institution.
Onimisi said the results were approved following a rigorous verification exercise conducted by the Academic Board Central Results Verification Committee.
He explained that the committee thoroughly reviewed and authenticated submissions from various departments to ensure accuracy, fairness and compliance with the polytechnic’s academic regulations.
“The committee’s report subsequently served as a critical guide in the Academic Board’s deliberations and final decisions on the results,” he stated.
The Rector was said to have commended members of the committee for their diligence, professionalism and commitment to maintaining academic standards in the institution.
The Board said the withdrawal of the 229 students is aimed at upholding academic excellence and preserving the integrity of certificates issued by the polytechnic.
It added that the decision is in line with existing academic regulations, and intended to promote discipline and encourage better academic performance among students.
Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun aka AY, has recounted the final moments of actor Alex Ekubo before his death on May 11, 2026.
Ekubo reportedly died from complications following liver failure, having been diagnosed with stage four liver cancer in 2024.
AY, who was reportedly present at the hospital, said Ekubo was smiling at the time of his death.
He described the loss as difficult to accept and reflected on their shared experiences in the film industry over the years.
The comedian stated that he witnessed the grief of family and friends at the hospital, expressing shock at the actor’s passing.
AY added that Ekubo would be remembered for his contributions beyond film and public recognition.
“Some losses do not feel real no matter how many times you try to process them. Still struggling with the reality that you are gone, Alex.
“From the laughter to the conversations, the random moments, the brotherhood, and all the memories we shared in this industry. This one hurts deeply.
“I was there. I saw you still smiling even in death. I saw the tears from friends and family. And honestly, a part of me is still in shock. Rest well my brother. You will be remembered beyond the lights, the cameras, and the fame,” AY wrote.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Monday, released the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks approved by universities across Nigeria for the 2026 admission exercise.
The cut-off marks were announced following the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja.
According to the approved list, Pan-Atlantic University fixed the highest minimum cut-off mark at 220.
Several institutions, including the University of Benin, University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria, Covenant University, Air Force Institute of Technology, and Obafemi Awolowo University, adopted 200 as their minimum benchmark.
JAMB stated that the approved figures represent the minimum thresholds for admission consideration.
The Board noted that institutions may still set higher requirements for competitive courses such as medicine, engineering, pharmacy, and law.
Below is the full list of universities and their approved minimum UTME scores for the 2026 admission exercise:
Pan-Atlantic University – 220
Air Force Institute of Technology – 200
Covenant University – 220
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta – 200
Obafemi Awolowo University – 200
University of Benin – 200
University of Ibadan – 200
University of Lagos – 200
University of Nigeria, Nsukka – 200
Lagos State University of Science and Technology – 195
Lagos State University – 195
Lagos State University of Education – 185
Afe Babalola University – 180
Ahmadu Bello University – 180
Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun – 180
Nigeria Police Academy – 180
Nigerian University of Technology and Management – 180
Shanahan University – 180
University of Abuja (Yakubu Gowon University) – 180
University of Ilorin – 180
University of Jos – 170
Augustine University – 170
Babcock University – 170
Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia – 170
Federal University, Lafia – 170
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology – 170
Nasarawa State University – 170
BITS University, Bwari – 170
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University – 160
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University – 160
Admiralty University of Nigeria – 160
African Aviation and Aerospace University – 160
Ajayi Crowther University – 160
Al-Hikmah University – 160
Bamidele Olumilua University – 160
Bayero University, Kano – 160
Bells University of Technology – 160
Caleb University – 160
Chrisland University – 160
Dominion University – 160
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education – 160
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta – 160
Federal University of Education, Pankshin – 160
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo – 160
Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti – 160
Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi – 160
First Technical University – 160
Imo State University – 160
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management – 160
Karl Kumm University – 160
Kwara State University – 160
Landmark University – 160
Lead City University – 160
Modibbo Adama University – 160
Nnamdi Azikiwe University – 160
Olabisi Onabanjo University – 160
Osun State University – 160
Plateau State University – 160
Redeemer’s University – 160
Summit University – 160
Tai Solarin University of Education – 160
Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery – 160
University of Ilesa – 160
AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University – 150
Adamawa State University – 150
Adeleke University – 150
African School of Economics, Abuja – 150
