Author: A. Joshua Adedeji

HISTORY OF THE CALIPHATE a).        THE CALIPHATE A  Caliphate is defined as an Islamic State governed by a Caliph or Sultan. the Caliph exercise both political and religious powers as the states supreme head, he hold the little of AMIR AL-mumin (Commander of the Faithful) and in Hausa, SARKIN MUSULMI. b).        PRE AND POST JIHAD ERAS The establishment of Sokoto Caliphate may look ordinary and incidental, but like all revolutions it had for reaching repercussions. During the 18th Century the area where now Sokoto town stands, lay on the boarders of the three Kingdoms of Gobir, Kebbi and Zamfara. When…

The present security situation in Nigeria is nothing short of surprises and calls for some examinations and cross examinations of the reality, which is definitely not the ideal. I remember very well that a couple of decades ag0, most herdsmen relied on cutlasses and a few sticks to lead their animals and probable defend themselves and their cattle from rustlers or thieves generally. Our experience has a nation of over 170 million is nothing close to the ideal; instead of carrying the sticks; these herdsmen now carry weapons of destruction. Does it mean that the animals have grown in stubbornness…

Education is said to be the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, and directed research. Education therefore is a lifelong process of learning and relearning principles, values and thoughts. Nigeria currently has around 90 Universities, offering tertiary education to Nigerians. The Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology are scattered around the length and breadth Nigeria. Various private organizations provide primary and secondary education to Nigeria. Undoubtedly, the education sector of Nigeria is not doing very well in terms of international standards. Strikes and student protest are very…

Sam Oye is an Author, Pastor, Leadership Development Coach and a Certified marriage Instructor. He is a dynamic communicator with great capacity to connect with diverse audience hence; he is in high demand on Campuses, Churches and Corporate Organisations across the world. He has a mandate to take the message of HOPE around the globe. The dynamic ministry of Sam Oye takes him all over the Nation and around the world speaking in Churches, Corporate organizations, Conferences and, on Campuses. His capacity to communicate success, leadership and relationship principles in a relevant and practical manner is what is peculiar about…

Laundry is a matter of cleanliness, sanity, integrity and attraction. Come to think of it, “how do you feel when your clothes are dirty?” I believe that dirty clothes are not only unclean, they smell unpleasantly too; hence, anyone wearing dirty clothes, is a man or woman that has poor perception from others and a man or woman of low attraction or self-esteem. The point we are making here is very simple, your clothes are expressions of your attitude and discipline, hence, wearing dirty clothes is a social embarrassment. Could you now imagine a man or woman with many or…

I must be very clear from the beginning that I am not a Medical Doctor, neither am I a Pharmacist; however, I know and live with the DOCTOR of Doctors and the author Medicine. I am not writing this article as a show of some knowledge or as an expert; but am writing it as one who has seen and handled the experiences of anger. Those who knew my growing days in life, will witness to the truth that I was a quiet, but easily angered young man. I could play just know and get angry just immediately; in fact,…

This article is an answer to some questions in the minds many people across the world; and I hope it enriches the thoughts and choices of many men and women that reads it. Seduction is married with perfection in this article to find out the possible result of their marriage – whether good or bad and to form an understanding of what we must do daily as a people pursuing God’s purpose on earth. Seduction is the act of seducing someone or tempting someone. I could stop with that, but I decided to go further to ask the question, “what…

Touched and inspired, by the current debate on the place of Oranmiyan in Ife history, it has become necessary and expedient to draw the attention of the public once again to part of the content of that article written eleven years ago with a view to throw some light on some historical facts relating to:- (a) The sacredness of the city of Ile-Ife that gave it an immunity from external attacks invasion and destruction for many centuries in Yoruba. (b) The phenomenon of Oranmiyan in Ife history and his historical place among the lists of past Oonis of Ife. (c)…

The automotive industry plays a pivotal role in the economic activities of any given nation and it’s currently one of the world’s most important economic sectors. Companies and organizations whose activities include design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles, make up the automotive industry. Most industrialized countries possess the ability to manufacture cars using indigenous technology using the available resources within their disposal. This capacity enabled them create jobs, which help to improve the life of the masses, thereby driving the economy forward. Nigeria is not left out in the global pursuit of economic relevance and industrialization. Over…

Made in Nigeria are simply the goods and services that are creatively processed, engineered and made ready for public (consumer) satisfaction in Nigeria. There are very few countries in the world that can bold say that everything that  is used in the making of any product is from them; however, only countries that combine resources together in a productive manner; can call themselves true producers of goods and services. Nigeria is indeed a developing economy; however, hugely blessed with enormous human and natural resources. Most products imported into Nigeria can bold be described as products whose raw materials were imported…