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The Laws and the Kings
By Tolulope A. Adegoke
“There is a “kid” in every “king”, and in every “kid” lies a KING (Giant). To impart the world for impacts (in greater dimension or capacity), there is absolute need to put the “kid” in the “king” to sleep for maximum deliveries of purpose and possibilities. To sometimes ease the king of undue stress, there is also need to awake the “kid” in the “king” for rejuvenation and revitalization. The title isn’t just a blessing, but responsibility to impart for impacts and deliver possibilities. Leadership at all levels involves or requires being responsible, and it takes humility to be so! The scale of power isn’t “pow-wow,” but an “authentic” that must be balanced for effective deliveries. Wisdom is therefore the basic tool for effective leadership; of what use is “speed” when there is no “direction” (strategy or direction)? Wisdom of course is the principal thing, and in all thy accumulations, get understanding while leaning on the laws which guides the essences of your presence, while earning based on your very loyal inputs in your regalia on the royal throne that governs and “converts” ordinary men into extraordinary beings within the council of creations, ultimately governed by the Creator of all beings and things.” – Tolulope A. Adegoke, Ph.D., MNIM
A king, the king, and kings have kingdom(s) where he rules and governs his people. He was chosen to be the “head” by divine consultation(s) and approvals. Nothing surpasses the application of wisdom, knowledge and understanding, except God’s divine intervention which is a continuous mystery to mankind. Kings rules by the divine arrangement of words and power. In reality, kings are weak without the aforementioned. Every king was just a man created or born normal just as a serf was born, but what distinguishes him from the serf is simply the mystery behind his destiny which is a “joker” in card games of sense, beyond senses of the mortals!
“All men were born equal, but never with the same destiny”. The destiny of a man is an indication or a “blue-print” of his future and purpose of creation (essences and presence). Every king is harmless without the works, the words and worlds of wisdom, knowledge and understanding (and their applications) joined with the mantle of power to properly discern and judge rightly.
Nothing lasts forever! so is a saying, but kings believes that impacts or deeds of men speaks better for him when they are gone to total rest (posterity and immortality begins it cause and courses, here). A king, even though he is a king rules by the divine guides (laws) guidance and guardians which has to be properly followed so that tremendous successes which leads to greatness can be made or achieved! These laws aren’t just what we simplify or express by mere words of the “mouth” but truly “dangerous”, yet by divine “touch” (of acknowledgement and fellowship) which can only be provoked by the metaphysical (spiritual) business transactions, basically referred to as “Sacrifices” as a result of humility, obedience, compassion and patience, etc. – just as nothing goes for nothing. Children gives offerings, but it is the sole responsibilities of kings to offer sacrifices!
The spiritual room or power of king(s) is his “mind” and the tongue (confession and profession). Ordinarily, the mind is a royal mortal weapon or transformer, while the brain is a powerful machine in the human system for transformation and reformations, even though it is invisible, but triggered by the combination of senses in the human body, the biological “capital territory” of the human heart and rekindled by the burning “Soul,” which is the sole territory of passions and desires. The mind is majorly powered by the divine endowed combination of powers bestowed unto MAN, even in reality: spirit, the soul and the body. If any of these grows weak, it is automatically noticed in the mannerism or attitudes of the concerned individual(s), let alone the kings(s). This guides kings in disguise simply as the ultimate foundational (early) “anointing oil” lavished on him from the on-set as at the time(s) of pronouncement and impartation(s); as this activates the “god” nature in him to MANifest (the state of the authentic essences of his creation to not only exist, but live, lead and yield in the cycles of realities), because MAN (Made Above Nature) was originally created to be “gods” so as to be creators, inventors, builders, parents among others mortal missions for immortality to interfere among mortals.
The manifestation of these divine powers and prowesses makes and keeps him a king, and the king, which consistently and conscientiously helps him to follow the realities of his mandate, that is to DELIVER possibilities. The exact purpose of a king on the throne of power is to deliver, provide, save, lead, guide, and judge his people aright without sentiment or bias, but with discernment and a heart of underSTANDING.
The Guiding Golden Rules:
i. The number one law of kings is simply to be SERVE-(ANTS)HANDS– to be servant to his people and not even to see himself above the people, though his words are treasures and powers that (may) triggers (instant) action(s).
ii. Secondly, kings without the awesome treasure and power of HUMILITY are bound to “die” before their time! Humility is key in human endeavours, let alone kings who are the “focus” of power and the mortal guidance of the people as ordained by the divine order. It takes humility and compassion to give, it takes humility to deliver, it takes humility to discern, it takes humility to regard and treasure, it takes humility to operate in and engage the forces of wisdom, knowledge and understanding, it takes humility to become a serving-hands (ants) on the throne for the betterment of his people. Leadership involves being responsible, but it takes humility to be responsible!
iii. Leadership shouldn’t just be seen as blessings alone, but RESPONSIBILITIES, because so many people’s destinies are hanging on the king’s shoulders. So many hopes are high, so many visions are bright, and so many hearts beats are raised as their expectations are. Being king shouldn’t intoxicate him, because it is a responsibility of servants to be(crowned) with the title “kings” as a symbol of royalty ordained for loyalty, and of honour for brilliant expectations and deeds! It takes being responsible to serve selflessly without being disgusted by the “odours” that emits from the dunghill. A leader is like a “refuse ground” or incinerator, he should therefore be ready to accept and condone “shits” (rubbish)from both the good, the bad, and the ugly. He should be ready to be spat on, criticized, challenged or confronted, and must be ready to accept blames of misinterpretations or conscious deeds.
No matter how responsible a king may be, he must be wise enough not to become a fool! A fool is always working without knowing or having depth (understanding), without direction or purpose or understanding the weight or essences of his calling or assignment. A fool will never attract the right followers; a fool will never be able to raise leaders; a fool will never be able to discern accurately; a fool is not a deep thinker; a fool is too full of him/herself; he/she is weak without caution; a fool forgets he has a source, because he is easily carried away by public opinions and applauds; A fool believes in autocracy (absolute power), not recognizing the importance of his people (followers); a fool is greedy, selfish, wasteful, lazy, slow, gives up too soon, inconsistent, and incautious; if he fails to work on his folly to become wise, he would die untimely or fade out in no time, he has no tune of music, and no class at all! When a leader is working and no one is following him, then he is worthy to be called a failure, because he is simply working for nothing, on nothing, and with nothing.
iv. Apart from the aforementioned, a king must NEVER VALUE HIS OWN LIFE OVER HIS PEOPLE. A king must always be ready to surrender, give or sacrifice his life for the betterment and liberation of his people, case study of King Saul and David in the Holy Book of Life. The life of his people must be his topmost priority in his scale of preference. He must never sleep before his people, the comforts of his people must be his top desire. The king fights for the interests of his people in diverse battle fields, while his people are in the comforts of their homes expecting good results from their representative(s), their so-called SERVING-HANDS! Nothing must be too valuable for him to release. It has been given unto him to be given.
v. No matter his level, size or stature, a king must NEVER GIVE UP TOO SOON!
To be continued
By Henry Ukazu
Dear Destiny Friends,
One of the most unpredictable entitles in life is time. Yes, time is very unpredictable if considering its true essence.
Did you know that time heals? No matter what may have happened during one’s lifetime, the pain, no matter how great, will fizzle out with time, and life will move on. However, one’s strength and capacity for endurance will also be tested. Have you ever lost a loved one and think you will cry forever? Well, a time will come when you will completely adjust, and only miss the person when certain realities set in.
Has anyone offended you, and you think you can’t forgive? Well, if the principle of time heals and reveals, are applied, it will get to a stage, where they would automatically heal, and move on, especially in matters of the heart and relationship.
Have you also ever been betrayed? If yes, just give it little time because at the appointed time, the truth will be unraveled because time will definitely reveal itself. According to a sage, no matter how long it may take, the truth will always triumph over lie because truth is an open wound which only conscience can heal.
Why am I saying this? I have come to realize that in the journey of life, nothing lasts forever. While some people feel they have it together, they fail to understand that what they have is temporary because even their life is not guaranteed. According to Dr. Dele Momodu, an accomplished journalist, “the child of a certified pauper can become a man of means tomorrow if properly educated”.
Life has a way of humbling and elevating people, that’s why it’s always good for one to be humble before life humbles them. I once had a conversation with one of my revered mentors whom I call the sage. He shared a lesson which I won’t forget in a jiffy. We attended a burial ceremony, and I observed that the family members of the deceased were mourning bitterly. He said, “Henry, do you know why the family members are weeping profusely? I said it’s because they lost a loved one who might be the breadwinner of the family, the peacemaker or even the most resourceful person with the touch of favor and grace to get anything done.
He said, all my reasons were valid, but one thing is certain, the person won’t be replaced again because there’s no one like him and there will never be anyone like him. He went further to say, the only solace the family and friends will have is the legacy and impact he has made in the lives of those he touched.
I paused for a minute to think about what he had just said, and it was only then that it occurred to me that a vacuum had been created. While I was pondering over what he said, he dropped another bomb. He said, ‘Henry, did you see that man lying lifeless on the ground?’ I said, ‘yes sir’. He said, ‘do you know what that means?’ I said no. He said, the dead man is saying, ‘I am here today and you will be here tomorrow’. In all honesty and sincerity, those words hit me real hard. My mentor went on to say, what the dead man is actually saying is that as you leave this place today, go and make peace with everyone, but more importantly make an impact in the lives of people.
While I was still processing what my mentor said, he added, let me tell you while I invited you to attend this burial. He said, everyone who attended this funeral will move on after the burial ceremony, and what will be left of the deceased is a memory. You see, regardless of the ovation he accrued when he was alive, everything will be history. That statement really hit me hard, and that’s so true because life will always move on regardless of what happens, so it makes no sense for one to try to impress someone. Just do the best you can and then move on. The moral here is that nobody is indispensable no matter how good they are.
When we juxtapose this with the reality of life, we’ll realize that life is very simple, it’s us humans that make it difficult. Did you know that no matter how rich, valuable, resourceful, wealthy or famous one is, when the person is no longer available, they might not really be missed that much, because people will move on to the next person within a short period of time.
Let’s take a case study of a celebrity, who shares an update online. The post might trend for sometime and after a while the ovation will cease, and people will move to the next breaking news or update. The same is applicable to a tweet or post someone makes on social media. The post might gain some traction, but after a few hours or days, the story will be over. People will move on to the next post. Such is life.
The hidden truth about life is that life will move regardless of how one plans it. People will move on, companies will move on, parents, friends, siblings, and even detractors will move on to the next target. So, it makes no sense for one to try to please everyone.
According to Elbert Hubbard, “There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” This literally means human beings are insatiable by nature; you can’t please them.
So, as one journeys through life, it’s always important for one to figure out what’s relevant and what’s not relevant and then decide what is the best use for your time at any point in time.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the founder of Gloemi. He’s a Transformative Human Capacity and Mindset coach. He is also a public speaker, youth advocate, creative writer and author of Design Your Destiny Design and Unleash Your Destiny . He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has assured Nigerians that the era of nationwide fuel queues has come to an end.
He, therefore, pledged uninterrupted petrol supply during yuletide period and beyond.
Addressing newsmen on Friday after a close-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, Dangote stressed:
“Historically, Nigeria has battled fuel queues since 1972. For the first time, we are eliminating those queues, not through imports but by producing locally. Even when we were servicing the refinery, there were no queues. I can assure you that queues are now history”.
He disclosed that Dangote Refinery has formally notified the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of its readiness to deliver 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, far above national consumption.
Dangote stated that the refinery will soon produce surplus volumes, adding that by February it will supply 15–20 million litres more than Nigeria needs.
This, he said, will allow exports to neighbouring countries, reducing the incidence of fuel scarcity across West Africa.
He also disclosed that domestic manufacturers, especially in the plastics industry, will now enjoy reliable access to locally produced feedstock, ending years of reliance on imports estimated at $400 million annually.
On way forward, Dangote announced an expansion programme that will raise the refinery capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, surpassing India’s Reliance refinery, the world’s largest, at 1.25 million barrels per day.
His words: “But going forward, what do we really want to do? What we are going to do by 2028 we are going to take this refinery to the largest refinery in the world we’re going to beat reliance. Reliance is 1.25 million barrels per day, we will be at 1.4 million barrels per day. We have already launched that we have signed, and we’re going to start piling for the refinery by January, before January ending, and it will be delivered on time.”
The renowned industrialist also revealed plans to scale up the company’s urea production to 12 million tonnes annually, positioning Nigeria to overtake Russia and Qatar as the world’s leading producer.
“Our goal is to use our fertilizer company to supply the entire African continent,” he said.
Commenting on recent declines in petrol and diesel prices, Dangote attributed the trend to increased competition and a reduction in smuggling.
“Prices are going down because we must compete with imports. Luckily, smuggling has dropped significantly, though not completely”.
He stressed that the refinery business is a long-term national investment, saying “we’re not here to recover $20 billion overnight. The legacy I want to leave is that whatever Nigerians need, fuel, fertilizer, power, we will be part of delivering it.”
Dangote further highlighted logistics constraints affecting Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, particularly the congestion of major ports.
“Apapa is full. Tin Can is full. Lekki is mainly for containers. You cannot export coal or copper if you have nowhere to ship from,” he noted.
To address this, he said the Group is developing what would become West Africa’s largest deep-sea port at Olokola, expected to be completed in two-and-a-half years.
He expressed support for the Tinubu administration’s naira-for-crude initiative, describing it as a patriotic move to strengthen the economy, although he acknowledged pushback from international oil companies.
“It’s a teething problem, but it will be resolved, either through legislation or administrative action,” he said.
On concerns about global competition, Dangote maintained that the refinery will thrive.
“What we want is to make Nigeria the refining hub of Africa. All African countries import fuel. We want what we consume to be produced here”.
He also endorsed the government’s Nigeria-first industrial policy and urged wealthy Nigerians to channel resources into productive investment rather than luxury spending.
“If you have money for a private jet, invest in industries and create jobs,” he said, adding that domestic investors must drive industrialization to attract foreign capital.
Dangote acknowledged past hurdles, policy instability, smuggling, and factory closures, but expressed optimism that the country is now on a stable path toward sustainable industrial growth.
“Domestic investors must lead the way. Once they do, foreign investors will follow. Nobody advertises a good restaurant; when the food is good, word spreads,” he said.
He described his meeting with President Tinubu as a routine consultation on the economy and business environment, noting that it was “a very fruitful meeting.”
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Nigerian Afrobeat music singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has commented on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, after he resigned from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), posting “Jeje…” on his X page.
Adeleke, who represented Osun West as Senator and currently serves as the governor of the State, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 4, 2025, citing the party’s national leadership crisis.
The letter titled ‘Resignation of my membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)’ read: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party with immediate effect.”
He expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded to him by the PDP.
“I thank the Peoples’ Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples’ Democratic Party,” he added.
The resignation has sparked reactions, with Davido’s post sparking speculation about the implications for the party.
