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Opinion: Shine As an Inspiration to Others
By Tolulope A. Adegoke
“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ― Thomas Jefferson
You have nothing to be concerned about, my buddy. Everything you need to achieve is encoded in your potential and personality characteristics. Even the storms of difficulties that you are experiencing or may experience are gifts in disguise. They are your practice grounds for releasing your inherent abilities!
As we’ve previously shown, discovering your life’s purpose requires the use of God’s “sixth sense.” Following that, you must play your role by maximizing your potential and improving your weaknesses. This will save you from drowning in the pits of failure and remorse, as so many others do on a daily basis in the fight of destiny.
God intends for you to be a HERO in your age. And you can only do it by using your “empowered zeros” in your particular areas of calling.
As we conclude our study of the realm of greatness in preparation for individual activation and ultimate elevation, keep the following in mind and meditate on them constantly:
Talents are meaningless unless they are put to use.
Seeds are worthless until they are planted in the ground—and not just any land, but fruitful ground.
You are nobody—no matter how talented you are—until you activate and utilize your own potential.
You are living not because you are intelligent, but because the Almighty has called and selected you to do!
Every seed, skill, or potential inside you has a purpose.
As a result, you must discover your mission (calling) and provide your talents to the world by making a good difference in people’s lives, businesses, and countries! Not just tales, but breakthroughs (testimonies of potential) are what the world wants to hear from you.
You are the embodiment of Heaven on Earth… Your abilities and skills are divine deposits inside your earthly vessel (2 Corinthians 4: 7)
Empowering them all grants you complete access to ruling (Heaven) on Earth. You are not of this world, and neither is your potential, yet you must be here (that is, alive) for your abilities to work. You are the complete manifestation of God’s power in action. And it is both the foundation and the pinnacle of all leadership!
It is your talents that lead to excellence, which draws success when empowered (worked on), which ultimately leads to greatness with a legacy.
While your earthly vessel would disintegrate as a consequence of the end of its earthly life, the hero inside you will never cease speaking for you even after you are gone!
As a result, you should never stop finding, empowering, activating, and utilizing your zeros. You are the next HERO the world needs!
Here’s something from Edgar A. Guest to encourage you on:
“DO NOT GIVE UP!
When things go wrong, as they sometimes do,
When the route you’re on seems to be all uphill,
When money are few and obligations are high,
And you want to grin, but you can’t help but sigh.
When caring is weighing you down,
Rest if necessary, but don’t give up…!
Life is strange, with all of its twists and turns.
As everyone of us learns from time to time,
And many failures are reversed.
When he could have won if he had struck out;
Don’t give up, even if the pace seems to be slow-
You may be able to land another strike…
Failure turned inside out is success-
The fog of uncertainty has a silver tinge to it.
And you never know how near you are.
It may be close even though it seems to be far away.
So fight when you are most vulnerable-
“You must not give up when things become bad!”
Here’s a golden piece devoted to everyone who is developing capacity and utilizing it to offer possibilities for individuals, corporations, and countries!
A Teaching Spirit and a Deliverance Heart!
Tolulope A. Adegoke wrote this.
‘When learning how to be humble, you must be ready to listen, learn, and develop, as well as be open to ideas and corrections from others.’ You don’t know everything, and you certainly can’t pretend to! As a result, here is a daily mantra for all seasons: my spirit is peaceful, quiet, and accessible before my Maker, God Almighty!
I will continue to be teachable.
I will not be so arrogant as to think too highly of myself!
I’ll sit at the feet of my God-sent teachers to study so that I may fly above the clouds.
I will stay modest for the rest of my life!
I will acknowledge my assistance and praise God in them. I will make peace with everyone.
I will continue to develop my gifts/potentials with the goal of benefiting others all around the world.
I will never look down on any guy I meet.
I will continue to do my best for God (Divinity) and the people (Humanity),
I’m not going to give up until I’ve fulfilled my destiny.
I’m not going to let go until I’m completely tired.
I am just a tool in my Creator’s Mighty Hands. He employs me in accordance with His perfect will to carry out His plans, all to His glory!
The world will continue to witness my Maker’s compelling wonderfulness through me. He will continue to grow inside and through me… I will not be a ‘wander-fool!’
I’m not embarrassed of the decisions I’ve taken or the actions I’m taking…
I will be happy and cheerful for the rest of my life! It is not my life, but my Father’s… God in the form of a MAN (Me); with this, I am unbounded, unchained, and unlimited.
Because of this vision, I am neither embarrassed nor frightened of my task…
I will continue to be honest, wise, and thankful!
I will make certain that my effects are felt all across the globe, but also that they are felt close to home, so that they may be launched into the yonder beyond the sky, where the realms of impacts continue…
I’m not going to give up. I’m going to construct castles in the sky and leave footprints in the sky…
Yes! Footprints may be seen in the sky… Visionaries are the only ones who can see them…
An eagle’s power rests in its flight and eyesight!
I keep my head down to avoid stumbling and fumbling!
Genuine power, true vision, and flights into the unknown may all be found in humility!
I will be quick and totally obedient till the finish… My prospects of dignity and grace are based on my faithfulness.
I will fly on the wings of the Holy Spirit to overcome all obstacles and resistance…
I’m not going to concentrate on the cross, but on the crown… Not the exams, but the testimonials; not the cost, but the reward… Not the grains, but the profits, not the hisses, but the ease, not the pests, but the rest that will come after all the hard labor… I will have my crown of glory, sitting in glory and magnificence, praising my Creator, my Master, for having kept me thus far without giving up on me… “
This is when a tool transforms into ‘The Tool’! We are nothing more than tools in the Creator’s Mighty Hands, used to carry out His flawless plan on Earth: to love, repair, construct, solve, touch, bless, and impart.
Envy the sacrifices, not the triumphs!
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order that restrained the move.
The Force announced on December 15, 2025, that it would begin enforcing the policy starting January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public safety and internal security.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, the police revealed that they were served with an interim order on December 17, 2025.
The enforcement will remain suspended pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the interim order.
“The Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17th December 2025, restraining the Force from proceeding with the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order,” the statement said.
The police also confirmed that they had entered an appearance in the case, raised preliminary objections, and formally requested the vacation of the interim order.
The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further hearing.
“In line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force has entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to 20th January 2026 for further proceedings,” the statement added.
The statement noted that the suspension of enforcement is being carried out in strict adherence to the ongoing court order.
“Accordingly, and strictly in compliance with the subsisting court order, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide, pending the decision of the court.”
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while fulfilling its duty to protect lives and property.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, affirms that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of protecting lives and property. The Force will continue to deploy lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country,” the statement added.
The Force also assured members of the public that it would communicate further developments and issue clear guidance as appropriate, following the court’s determination of the matter, in the overriding interest of public order and national security.
The Federal High Court In Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of the Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of their bail application.
The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, also ordered the remand of his co-dedendants, his son, Abubakar Malami, and one of his wives Bashir Asabe.
Justice Nwite made the order after taking arguments from the defence team led by Joseph Daudu (SAN) and the prosecution counsel Ekele Iheneacho (SAN).
Malami and his co-defendants are facing a 16-count money laundering charge preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The EFCC alleges that the defendants conspired at various times to conceal, retain and disguise the proceeds of unlawful activities running into several billions of naira.
According to the charge, the alleged offences span several years and include the use of companies and bank accounts to launder funds, the retention of cash as collateral for loans, and the acquisition of high-value properties in Abuja, Kano and other locations.
The commission further alleges that some of the offences were committed while Malami was serving as Attorney-General of the Federation, in breach of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011, as amended, and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sent a veiled message to Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying support for President Bola Tinubu alone will not guarantee any election ticket.
Wike made the statement on Sunday during a public outing in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.
His remarks were widely seen as directed at Governor Fubara, amid lingering political crisis in the State.
The former Governor of Rivers State said political loyalty must be tested during difficult times, not after power has been secured.
He mocked those he described as late supporters of President Tinubu, insisting that sudden alignment would not earn political rewards.
He said: “So the issue is not whether you are supporting Tinubu. That one, we have taken too long, long… Yes, oh. So Tinubu’s issue is not an issue again. Yes. Do you understand me? Yes. Tinubu’s issue is that nobody should be coming here to tell a day. We are for Tinubu; I am against you. Who is for Tinubu University? (laughs) That cannot give you any ticket oh! (laughs again) Direct, direct. It will not. Direction. Direction.”
Wike stressed that his political camp stood with Tinubu when the decision was unpopular. He said that support given under pressure carries more weight than alignment after victory.
He also recalled how the Rivers State House of Assembly openly backed Tinubu early, long before the election outcome was certain.
According to him, some of those now making public declarations were absent during the critical period.
“The same people now who came to declare, put them to God… But they should declare they are saying it for a candidate. Yes. Don’t you see characters? (laughs) So I send the sword far ahead of them.”
Wike further spoke on governance and continuity. He defended projects and agreements initiated during his tenure as governor. He said it is often difficult for successors to acknowledge past efforts, even though government is a continuous process.
His comments come weeks after Governor Fubara formally aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party of President Tinubu.
The move followed months of political crisis in Rivers State, which led to federal intervention and a declaration of emergency rule.
Political watchers believe Wike’s remarks constitute a direct response to Fubara’s recent positioning as a key Tinubu ally in Rivers politics. Critics argue that Fubara’s support surfaced only after the political storm had settled.
Wike, who remains a dominant force in Rivers State politics despite serving in Abuja, appears to have drawn a clear line ahead of the 2027 elections.
He suggested that political tickets would be decided by proven loyalty, not convenience.
Videos from the event in Rumuche, Emohua, spread rapidly on social media. Many users described the speech as a coded warning to the governor.
As of press time, neither the Rivers State Government nor Wike’s media team had issued an official clarification.
The comments, however, suggest that the political rift between both camps is still active, despite earlier peace moves brokered at the national level.
