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The Detention and Arraignment of 125 Nigerian Children Before Federal High Court, Abuja: Snapshot of Legal and Procedural Breaches-A Press Release 

First, I refuse to concede that these precious children are “child offenders” or “children in conflict with the law.” This is not only because they are innocent until proven guilty but because it is the state that should be on trial, not these innocent souls. A state that denies its children education, healthcare, shelter, sanitation, […] [Read More]

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The Irresponsible Display of Material Wealth on Social Media, The Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome, and Saving the Souls of Our Youth

Look around, and it’s clear that our children—our precious young people—are under immense pressure. It doesn’t take a soothsayer to recognize this. One of the major pressure points they face today stems from undue exposure to media. Now, I don’t believe media or social media is inherently evil; in fact, I see it as a […] [Read More]

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Parenting a Curious Toddler: My Experiences with the Priceless Lessons of Curiosity and Play

Raising a toddler at the age of 54 can be both a joyful and challenging experience. When you have a child in your 20s or 30s, you’re still adapting to new routines and the changes a child brings. But when you have a child in your mid-50s, especially after 15 years of marriage without children, […] [Read More]

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Echoes from the Trenches: Keep Casting Your Bread on the Waters—Keep Your Eye on the Goal, A Critical Eye is Watching to Reward Your Efforts

I was 18 years old when my first article was published in The Punch newspaper, one of the leading national newspapers in Nigeria, precisely on the 10th of June 1988. Before that, I had never been published, but I had access to The Punch, particularly to follow the activism of my uncle, the indefatigable Chief […] [Read More]

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Stories That Touch My Soul and Destiny

My childhood was a bountiful basket of abuses—physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. I suffered them all, but that’s a story for another day. In 1997, I embraced faith and became a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, taking my destiny into my own hands. Two years later, on September 18, 1999, I was called to […] [Read More]

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African-Sensitive Systems Approach to Family Strengthening and Securing Protective Environments for Children® in the Information Age: How to Escape the Perils of ‘Business as Usual’

The past two days have been quite enlightening as I engaged with several schools we collaborate with, reinforcing our consultancy as the leading force in the fields of the African Sensitive Systems Approach to Family Strengthening, Securing a Friendly and Protective Environment for Children®, and the Rights-Based Approach to Parenting. Addressing the significant issues these […] [Read More]

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Peter Buffett: Warren Buffett’s Youngest Son Shares an Unseen Side of His Father’s Legacy

Still in the spirit of Father’s Day, I bring you an insightful and rare interview from my transcribed video library with Warren Buffett’s youngest son. This interview shares priceless lessons that fathers and parents, in general, can learn from the life of the great Warren Buffett. It is important to note that Warren Buffett’s family […] [Read More]

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Fatherhood is Tough Love: The Tougher We Are on Ourselves, the Gentler We Are on Our Children

Happy Father’s Day to our distinguished fathers out there. I had the honor of being the opening speaker at this year’s Intentional Parents Fathers Conference 2024, organized by The Intentional Parents Academy. I spoke extensively on a theme close to my heart, and in commemoration of Father’s Day, I would like to share the essence […] [Read More]

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Mandisa Triumphed, The Abusers Didn’t: Her Story’s Enduring Lessons Help Create a Safer World for Our Precious Children and Others

Mandisa Hundley, known simply as Mandisa, was born on October 2, 1976, in Citrus Heights, California, growing up in what many would call a “typical American family” — marked by divorced parents and an extended family. Yet, the bright and joyous childhood that Mandisa might have known was cruelly disrupted by the trauma of childhood […] [Read More]

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The Controversial Death of 17-Year-Old Joshua Daniel Ejigbo at a Nigerian University: Revisiting the Advocacy for Child Safeguarding and Protection System in Nigerian Higher Education Institutions

The recent deaths of two university students under troubling circumstances have raised urgent questions about the safety and protection policies in higher education institutions in Nigeria. Akpo Alex, a 22-year-old second-year Mechanical Engineering student at Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), was allegedly beaten to death by fellow students over accusations of phone theft. Similarly, Joshua Daniel […] [Read More]

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