Nigerian Elected Officials and Appointees: If Their Children Study Abroad, Who Will Fix Our Schools?

One question continues to resonate with many Nigerians: How can public officials be fully committed to improving Nigeria's education system when many of them choose to educate their own children abroad?

Education is more than a public service—it is the foundation of national development. The schools attended by today's children will shape tomorrow's doctors, engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. When those entrusted with overseeing the education sector consistently seek alternatives outside the country for their own families, it raises understandable concerns about confidence in the system.

Many citizens argue that leaders who rely on foreign schools may feel less urgency to address issues such as inadequate infrastructure, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, outdated learning materials, and frequent industrial disputes. If decision-makers and their families were more directly affected by these challenges, there could be stronger incentives to pursue lasting reforms.

On the other hand, some people contend that parents—including public officials—have the right to choose what they believe is the best education for their children. They argue that personal educational choices do not automatically determine whether a leader can govern effectively or implement meaningful reforms.

The broader issue, therefore, is not simply where leaders educate their children, but whether they demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving Nigeria's public education system for everyone. Citizens deserve schools that are safe, well-equipped, staffed by motivated teachers, and capable of competing with the best anywhere in the world.

A nation becomes stronger when its leaders invest in institutions that benefit all citizens, not just a privileged few. Building trust in public education requires consistent funding, transparency, accountability, teacher development, modern facilities, and policies that prioritize students' success over politics.

The question remains:

If those responsible for shaping the education system rarely rely on it themselves, what will ensure sustained commitment to making it world-class?

A better Nigeria is possible when quality education is viewed not as a privilege for a few, but as a right for every child.

What do you think? Should public office holders be encouraged to strengthen and have greater confidence in Nigeria's public education system, or should educational choices remain entirely a private family decision?

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The Pathfinders in This Modern Day

Throughout history, every generation has had its pathfinders—individuals who dared to challenge conventional thinking, explore new frontiers, and create opportunities where none seemed to exist. They were often misunderstood at first, yet their vision eventually changed the course of history.

In today's rapidly changing world, pathfinders are still among us. They are not only explorers of distant lands but also pioneers in technology, business, education, science, content creation, and personal development. They recognize opportunities long before they become obvious to everyone else.

Modern-day pathfinders are the innovators who embrace artificial intelligence instead of fearing it. They are the entrepreneurs building online businesses, creators sharing knowledge across social media, educators reaching millions through digital platforms, and ordinary people choosing unconventional paths to achieve extraordinary results.

Being a pathfinder requires courage. It means stepping away from the comfort of the crowd and accepting that not everyone will understand your vision. Many successful people experienced criticism, rejection, and failure before achieving success. They persisted because they believed in a future others could not yet see.

However, being a pathfinder also comes with responsibility. Innovation should be guided by wisdom, integrity, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. True progress is not measured only by wealth or popularity but by the positive impact left on individuals, families, and communities.

The digital age has opened doors that previous generations could only imagine. Today, anyone with an internet connection can learn valuable skills, build a global audience, start a business, or create products that reach customers around the world. Those who continually learn, adapt, and take calculated risks are positioning themselves to become tomorrow's leaders.

A pathfinder does not wait for permission. They prepare themselves, develop their skills, and take action while others hesitate. They understand that every great journey begins with a single step, even when the destination is unclear.

As the world continues to evolve, the greatest question is not whether change will come—it will. The real question is whether you will simply follow the crowd or become one of the pathfinders who shape the future.

History remembers those who had the courage to go first. The opportunities of tomorrow belong to those willing to explore them today.

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#PurposeDriven

#LeadTheWay

#FutureBuilders

#PersonalGrowth

The Pattern, Antics, and Hidden Arts of Negative People in Life

 

Not everyone who smiles with you celebrates your success. Some people carry negativity so deeply that it quietly influences how they think, speak, and treat others. Learning to recognize these patterns is not about judging people—it is about protecting your peace, your purpose, and your future.

Negative people often disguise criticism as "honesty." They point out flaws more than strengths and can make you question your own abilities. Instead of encouraging growth, they plant seeds of doubt.

Some thrive on gossip and conflict. They create division, spread rumors, and enjoy watching misunderstandings grow. Where there is peace, they introduce confusion.

Others constantly complain without seeking solutions. Every opportunity becomes a problem, every challenge becomes an excuse, and every success is overshadowed by something negative. Their mindset can become contagious if you spend too much time around them.

Jealousy is another hidden pattern. Rather than celebrating another person's progress, they compare, compete, or quietly hope others fail. Genuine supporters applaud your victories even when they are still pursuing their own goals.

Negative people may also manipulate through guilt, fear, or emotional pressure. They may discourage your dreams by saying, "Be realistic," when what they really mean is, "Don't go further than I have."

Recognizing these behaviours does not mean cutting everyone out of your life. Some people are struggling and need compassion. However, compassion does not require you to accept constant disrespect, manipulation, or emotional exhaustion.

Choose relationships that inspire growth, honesty, accountability, and encouragement. Protect your mind by feeding it with wisdom, your heart with peace, and your life with people who genuinely want to see you succeed.

Remember: your environment shapes your mindset. Surround yourself with people who challenge you to become better, not bitter.

Reflection: Be careful not only of the negative people around you but also of any negative habits within yourself. The greatest victory is becoming the kind of person who brings hope, truth, and encouragement wherever you go.

# The UK Weather: Climate Change, Demonic Climate Manipulation, or Technology-Induced Weather Modification?

Over the past few years, the United Kingdom has experienced increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. From intense heatwaves and prolonged droughts to severe storms, flooding, and unusually cold spells, many people are asking the same question:

**What is really happening to the UK's weather?**

The answers often fall into three different perspectives: **climate change**, **technology-induced weather modification**, and **a spiritual or demonic interpretation**. While these viewpoints differ significantly, they continue to shape public debate.

## 1. The Climate Change Perspective

The mainstream scientific explanation is that human-caused climate change is altering weather patterns across the world.

Scientists point to increased greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activity. According to this view, the warming atmosphere can hold more moisture, increasing the likelihood of heavier rainfall, stronger storms, heatwaves, and changing seasonal patterns.

Many climate researchers argue that although no single weather event can automatically be blamed on climate change, the overall trend makes extreme weather more likely.

This remains the dominant explanation accepted by most climate scientists and major scientific organizations.

## 2. Technology-Induced Weather Modification

Another perspective suggests that humans have developed technologies capable of influencing weather under certain conditions.

There is no debate that limited weather modification techniques exist. For example:

* Cloud seeding has been used in various countries to encourage rainfall or reduce hail under suitable atmospheric conditions.

* Atmospheric research involves studying the ionosphere and weather systems using various scientific instruments.

* Governments and universities continue to research atmospheric science to better understand weather behavior.

Some researchers and commentators believe that more advanced technologies may exist that can influence weather on a larger scale. They cite unusual cloud formations, rapidly changing weather, or historical military research into environmental modification as reasons for further investigation.

However, **there is currently no publicly verified scientific evidence that any existing technology can routinely control national weather systems or create large-scale weather events such as major storms or prolonged climate shifts.** These broader claims remain unproven.

## 3. The Spiritual Perspective

Many people of faith believe weather is not only a physical phenomenon but also has a spiritual dimension.

Throughout history, numerous religious traditions have interpreted natural events—including storms, droughts, floods, and earthquakes—as carrying spiritual significance.

Some Christians believe that spiritual forces, including demonic influence, can affect individuals, societies, or creation itself. Others interpret unusual weather as a sign of humanity's moral condition or as part of biblical prophecy.

These beliefs are based on theological interpretation and faith rather than scientific testing. They cannot currently be confirmed or disproved through scientific methods.

## Why the Debate Continues

Public trust has become increasingly divided.

Some people fully accept the scientific explanation.

Others believe governments and institutions are withholding important information about advanced weather technologies.

Others view the issue primarily through a spiritual lens, believing unseen forces are influencing world events.

The widespread availability of social media has amplified all three perspectives, making it easier for competing narratives to spread rapidly.

## Critical Thinking Matters

When discussing weather, it is important to distinguish between:

* Well-established scientific evidence.

* Technologies that are publicly documented and verified.

* Hypotheses that remain unproven.

* Spiritual beliefs that are matters of faith rather than empirical science.

Maintaining this distinction allows for meaningful discussion while avoiding the presentation of speculation as established fact.

## Final Thoughts

The UK's changing weather continues to raise important questions.

Climate science provides one evidence-based explanation for many observed trends.

Weather modification technologies do exist in limited forms, but claims that they can routinely manipulate large-scale national weather remain unverified.

For many believers, there is also a spiritual dimension to world events that science is not designed to measure.

Whether one approaches the issue through science, technology, faith, or a combination of these perspectives, the conversation reminds us of the importance of seeking truth, examining evidence carefully, respecting differing viewpoints, and remaining open to continued research and thoughtful discussion.

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#ClimateDebate

#WeatherModification

#ExtremeWeather

#QuestionEverything

Nigeria: Moving from One Bad Leadership to Another – Is Corruption Now Our Culture or Is It in Our DNA? What Is the Way Forward?

For decades, Nigerians have watched governments come and go. Every election season brings fresh promises of change, yet many citizens are left asking the same painful question: Are we simply moving from one bad leadership to another?

This frustration has also led some people to ask an even more disturbing question: Has corruption become our culture, or is it somehow in our DNA?

The answer is no.

Corruption is not written in anyone's DNA. DNA determines our biological traits—not our morals, character, or decisions. Corruption is a learned behavior that grows when honesty is not rewarded, wrongdoing goes unpunished, institutions are weak, and society begins to accept unethical practices as "normal."

The bigger challenge is that corruption is no longer seen only in government offices. It has crept into many aspects of society. It appears in politics, businesses, schools, religious organizations, marketplaces, and even within some families. When children grow up seeing dishonesty rewarded, they may begin to believe that integrity has no value.

But blaming leaders alone is not enough. Leaders emerge from society. If corruption is celebrated at the grassroots, it eventually finds its way into positions of power.

So, What Is the Way Forward?

1. Character must begin at home.

Families should teach honesty, responsibility, accountability, and respect for others from childhood.

2. Education should build integrity, not just intelligence.

Schools should intentionally teach ethics, civic responsibility, and patriotism.

3. Strong institutions must replace strong individuals.

Laws should apply equally to everyone, regardless of wealth, political influence, or social status.

4. Citizens must reject corruption in everyday life.

Refusing to pay or demand bribes, reporting wrongdoing, and insisting on transparency are practical ways to create change.

5. Elect leaders based on competence and character.

Voting should not be based on ethnicity, religion, or financial inducement but on integrity, vision, and proven ability.

6. Religious and community leaders must lead by example.

Their influence should encourage honesty, justice, and service rather than the pursuit of personal gain.

A Final Thought

Nigeria's greatest resource is not oil—it is its people. A nation can recover from economic hardship, but it cannot prosper if integrity is abandoned.

Corruption is not our DNA. It is a choice that has been tolerated for too long. If it was learned, it can also be unlearned.

The future of Nigeria will not be determined only by those who govern us, but also by the values we choose to live by every day.

The real question is not whether Nigeria can change. The real question is: Are we willing to change ourselves?

Sofiat: We got money ritual guidelines from Facebook – Ogun teenage boys

 The four teenage boys nabbed for slaughtering Sofiat Kehinde and burning her head for money ritual have said they got the guidelines on popular social media platform, Facebook.

The teenagers said they were inspired by the guidelines, saying that it informed why they decided to slaughter Sofiat, said to be the girlfriend of one of them.

DAILY POST reported Saturday that the boys were caught at Oke Aregba area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, after they had beheaded Sofiat and put her head in a local pot for burning.

The police at Adatan police station had arrested Wariz Oladeinde, Abdulgafar Lukman, Mustakeem Balogun, and Soliu Majekodunmi, the boyfriend of the slain girl.

Parading the suspects on Monday at the State Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, Sofiat’s boyfriend, Soliu, confessed that when the victim visited him on Friday, he strangled her and cut off her head immediately with the aid of his accomplices.

Soliu explained how they had contributed money and purchased other ingredients needed for the ritual, while awaiting the day they would kill the lady, who he said was introduced to him in December 2021.

According to him, Mustekeem, who used to attend the same Islamic society (Asalatu) with Sofiat, was the arrow head of the heinous act, saying he was the one who brought the guidelines from Facebook and pestered the group of friends to carryout the act so as to become rich quickly.

He said, “Last year December, Mustakeem gave me her number that I should be dating her. The first time Sofiat came to my house, I informed Mustakeem that she was around and that she had agreed to my proposal for a relationship.

“The second time Sofiat came, I told him, but he told me that she is not a good girl and advised that we should use her (for money rituals).

“Mustakeem said he saw a guideline for ‘Osole’ (money ritual) on Facebook and he had a screenshot of it.

“Since then, he had been disturbing me that we should use Sofiat for money ritual, but I didn’t agree with him.

“In fact, on many occasions, I lied to Sofiat that I am not at home just to dissuade her from coming.

“During the process, Mustakeem had ensured that we all make contributions towards other items needed for the ritual.

“So, eventually, Sofiat came to my house on Friday. I was inside my room with her while Mustakeem was outside. Later Mustakeem told me that we should go ahead and use her since all other needed items for the rituals are ready.”

Soliu told newsmen that he had regretted his action, urging other youths who are in a hurry to make money quickly to wait for their time.

“I have regrets. If I knew it would end up like this I would not have gotten myself involved in the act. My advice to those who don’t want to wait for their time is that, they should please wait for their time,” he said.

- DAILY POST

US lifts suspension on ‘drop box’ visa applications in Nigeria — after 32 months

 

The United States embassy in Nigeria has lifted the restriction on drop box service or interview waiver for those renewing visas in the country.

The interview waiver was suspended for Nigerian applicants in May 2019.

But according to checks by TheCable on Monday, the suspension on the interview waiver has been lifted.

Applicants must, however, be applying to renew a visa in the same classification as their prior non-immigrant visa.

“Right now, this service is only available to applicants renewing a B1/B2, C1/D, F, M or J, H and L visa. Applicants must satisfy all the following criteria for their visa class. If applying as a group or family, all members must fulfill all criteria to qualify for interview waiver,” the embassy said.

“For B1/B2 or C1/D visa holders: the applicant must possess a full-validity B1/B2 or C1/D visa that expired within the past 24 months or will expire in the next three months.

“The applicant must be a citizen or resident of Nigeria. The applicant must not have been refused a visa since the issuance of the previous visa, or had a visa revoked, or have ever required a waiver.

“The applicant possesses all issued passports covering the entire period since receiving the previous visa and the passport with the most recent visa.

“The applicant has never been arrested or convicted of any crime or offense in the United States, even if the applicant has later received a waiver or pardon.

“The applicant has never worked without authorization or remained beyond their permitted time in the United States. C1/D applicants must possess a letter from the employer outlining the scope, duration, and location of the anticipated work.”

The same criteria also apply to Lagos F or M visa holders and Abuja applicants with F1/F2 visas, while for J visa holders, the embassy said the visa must be for academic purposes.

“The applicant’s DS-2019 must be for an academic program (not summer work travel, au pair, or camp counselor,” it said.

The embassy also instructed applicants to complete their applications using this link.

The following documents are to be mailed to the Abuja embassy via a designated document delivery DHL facility: “A printout of your submission letter (printed from https://ustraveldocs.com/ng/); completed DS-160; an approved I-20; a receipt for your I-901 SEVIS fee; a GTB (MRV) receipt for your visa fee; your passport containing the expired student visa (if that passport is expired, a current valid passport is also required).”

Also required are: “A passport photograph meeting these requirements; proof of continued full-time enrollment (such as transcripts, tuition payment, etc.)”

The embassy added that only applicants with scheduled appointments can drop off documents at the US Consulate.

- THECABLE