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FROM THE STABLE OF NECESSARY THOMAS

 Life is a journey filled with encounters, both fleeting and profound. We cross paths with countless individuals, some leaving an indelible mark on our hearts, while others fade into the recesses of our memories. It is the nature of human connection, a tapestry woven with threads of familiarity and fleeting encounters. Those who leave a lasting impression often become our confidantes, our sources of support, and our partners in life's adventures. They are the ones who share our laughter and tears, who witness our triumphs and failures, and who shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. These enduring bonds are forged through shared experiences, mutual understanding, and a deep sense of connection. They are the anchors that keep us grounded, the beacons that guide us through life's storms, and the sources of strength that enable us to face any challenge. However, not all encounters are destined to last a lifetime. Some people come into our lives for a brief mo

TYPES OF CORRUPTION

 Stealing funds is not the only form of government corruption, here are 4 others It is important to be aware of the different types of government corruption and to hold our elected officials accountable. Former Plateau governor, Joshua Dariye, is one of the few high profile Nigerian politicians who have ever been convicted and jailed for corruption [Guardian Nigeria] It not only erodes public trust and weakens democracy but also hinders economic growth and development, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable. As citizens, it's crucial to be aware of the different forms of corruption that can occur and to stay vigilant in holding our elected officials accountable. Here are five common types of government corruption to watch out for. This is the most common type of corruption, where a public official is offered or accepts something of value (e.g., money, gifts, favours) in exchange for performing their duties in a biased or illegal way. This can include things like: A police

The Benefits of Thanksgivings

 Bible reading : Psalms 103:1-8  As we approach the end of the year, it is common to look back at the year and conclude that we have not attained much and begin to feel that God has not done much for us. The Lord has commanded us to give thanks in all things. In Thanksgiving we are not  only acknowledging God as the reason behind the much we have achieve this year, we are  equally applying for God's intervention in the rest of the matter. Do you want to strengthen your spiritual life? Do you want to get God’s perspective on the issues you face? If so, then you want to understand thanksgiving and praise in a much deeper way. Thanksgiving and praise involves more than just speaking lovely words to God. Thanksgiving and praise means honoring God with your words and allowing those words to agree with what His Word says about Him. It’s means promoting the Lord’s mercy and compassion to those around you by telling them about the great things He has done in your life. And when you do that

News in brief

 Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS Published on November 30, 2023 RELATED TOPICS: Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, Abiodun Alamutu, on Wednesday night confirmed the killing of Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, the Director of Finance and Accounts attached to the office of Governor Dapo Abiodun at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Alamutu said Oyekanmi was gunned down while returning from the bank where he had taken a bullion van to withdraw some funds for the state. 2. The President Bola Tinubu-led administration is planning to spend N6.75tn of its projected N27.5tn budget on defence and security, education, and infrastructure in 2024. This is as it earmarked N6.48tn (96 per cent of the amount to be spent on the three sectors mentioned above) for personnel and pension, an increase of N576.16bn over the 2023 provision. 3. The Nigeria Police on Wednesday arrested and detained three officers o

English Grammar

  English Grammar  BASIC GRAMMAR RULES  Sentence structure and parts of speech  It is important for learners of English to fully understand the basic grammar rules that govern the language in order to express themselves clearly. Without rules, we cannot communicate correctly with other people. There are many grammar rules in English, but the basic rules refer to sentence structure and parts of speech.    SENTENCE STRUCTURE  Sentence : A sentence is a group of words which expresses a complete thought and consists of a subject and a predicate. A sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. Subject: 'The salesman' Predicate: 'sold 100 ties'. Sentence:The salesman sold 100 ties. Subject: The person, animal or thing in a sentence performs an action or has an action done to it. John takes the bus every day. Food is eaten every day. Predicate: The predicate is a word or a group of words that complete a sentence. The predicate contains a verb and

SS1 GOVERNMENT LESSON NOTE

  SS1 FIRST TERM GOVERNMENT Meaning and Scope of the Subject Matter   Week: 1 Government as Institution of state Content Meaning : Government is the machinery of the state in which the state apparatus is being run. Government is therefore an institution set up by the State through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and realized for the attainment of its goals, through its three arms namely: Legislature, Executive and the Judiciary. The main organs involved in this process are the Legislature who makes laws, the executive implement the laws and the Judiciary interpret the laws. Government as an Art or Process of Governing Meaning: Government as an art or a process of governing refers to the process or method through which rules and regulations are made, interpreted, implemented and enforced. Through these, the activities of the society are regulated. Functions of Government 1. Law making through the legislature 2. Maintenance of law and order through the police force