What do you do with these ideas? How many of them are expressed?

I am persuaded that if these ideas were to be written out and pursued, we wont be in this present position.

Think of one of those ideas that excited you so much. What has happened to them?

There is nothing greater than seeing your dream and aspiration come true. However, this does not take place without a step further to develop your idea.

Permit me for being lazy to expanciate the following points, that might help you realize those ideas

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1. write them down-don’t hesitate. Don’t procrastinate. Take a step further to write them as they are coming in your head. Never mind your mistake while writing them.

2. brainstorm on them-vigorous exercising of your brain on the matter will further give direction.

3. research on them-no man is an island of knowledge. There are various intellectual publications that relate to your ideas. They will guide you further in developing such ideas.

4. consult experts-you might be encouraged further when you meet with the experts in that areas of your ideas. At this stage you might discover that the ideas are too enormous for you to handle. If you believe in them that your works/ideas will not be hijacked-hand over to them. At the end the credit will go to you. It is better for them to develop than being wasted in your hands due to your incompetence. It usually said that the richest place on earth is the grave. Why? Great ideas undeveloped are buried.

5. strategize-map out a plan that will help you accomplish the task. Failure to plan means plan to fail.

6. count the cost-the cost of accomplishing your ideas will either push you or pull you back. It will be foolish of anybody to embark on a project without counting the cost. Bible encourages us to count cost  before building a house.

7. believe in yourself-a self determined man has half-won the battle!

“Where there are two extreme positions in a situation, seek the middle ground”. (Moderation)

CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE (EMMANUEL KART):

“What is right for one is right for all. Act the way you want others to act towards you”.

UTILITARIALISM (JOHN STUART MILL):

 “When you want to determine what is right or wrong, you must do so within the context of greatest goods to the greatest number of people”.

VEIL OF IGNORANCE (JOHN RAWLS):

“When you are making ethical judgment, you should step back behind a veil of ignorance in which roles and social differences do not exist”.

FAIRNESS:

“Do to others what you want others to do to you”.

Our telephone - Cordless

Our cooking - Fireless

Our youths - Jobless

Our food - Fatless

Our labour - Effortless

Our struggle - Worthless

Our friendship - Loveless

Our attitude - Careless

Our feelings - Heartless

Our politics - Shameless

Our education - Valueless

Our dress - Topless

Our arguments - Baseless
Our Job - Thankless

Our Boss - Brainless
Our Salary - Very less

Our E-mails & Fashion - Useless

Our Rulers - Ruthless

Our Relationships – Meaningless

Our Shirts – Sleeveless

Our Tomorrow – Hopeless

Our Lecture hours – Timeless

Our Junk foods – Tasteless

Our mistakes – Countless

The pain may be have a sudden onset or it can be a chronic pain, it can be felt constantly or intermittently, stay in one place or refer or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. The pain may be felt in the neck (and might radiate into the arm and hand), in the upper back, or in the low back, (and might radiate into the leg or foot), and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.

Back pain is one of humanity's most frequent complaints. In the U.S., acute low back pain (also called lumbago) is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits. About nine out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults have back pain every year.

The spine is a complex interconnecting network of nerves, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, and all are capable of producing pain. Large nerves that originate in the spine and go to the legs and arms can make pain radiate to the extremities.

Associated conditions

Back pain can be a sign of a serious medical problem, although this is not most frequently the underlying cause:

Typical warning signs of a potentially life-threatening problem are bowel and/or bladder incontinence or progressive weakness in the legs. Patients with these symptoms should seek immediate medical care.

Severe back pain (such as pain that is bad enough to interrupt sleep) that occurs with other signs of severe illness (e.g. fever, unexplained weight loss) may also indicate a serious underlying medical condition.

Back pain that occurs after a trauma, such as a car accident or fall, should also be promptly evaluated by a medical professional tcheck for a fracture or other injury.

Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, also warrants prompt medical attention.

In general, however, back pain does not usually require immediate medical intervention. The vast majority of episodes of back pain are self-limiting and non-progressive. Most back pain syndromes are due to inflammation, especially in the acute phase, which typically lasts for two weeks to three months.

A few observational studies suggest that two common diagnoses of back pain, lumbar disc herniation or degenerative disc disease may not be more prevalent among those in pain than among the general population and that the mechanisms by which these conditions might cause pain are not known. Other studies suggest that for as many as 85% of cases, no physiological cause for the pain has been able to be specifically identified.

A few studies suggest that psychosocial factors such as on-the-job stress and dysfunctional family relationships may correlate more closely with back pain than structural abnormalities revealed in x-rays and other medical imaging scans.

Underlying causes

Transient back pain is likely one of the first symptoms of influenza.

Muscle strains (pulled muscles) are commonly identified as the cause of back pain, as are muscle imbalances. Pain from such an injury often remains as long as the muscle imbalances persist. The muscle imbalances cause a mechanical problem with the skeleton, building up pressure at points along the spine, which causes the pain.

Another cause of acute low back pain is a Meniscoid Occlusion. The more mobile regions of the spine have invaginations of the synovial membrane that act as a cushion to help the bones move over each other smoothly. The synovial membrane is well supplied with blood and nerves. When it becomes pinched or trapped it can cause sudden severe pain. The pinching causes the membrane to become inflamed, causing greater pressure and ongoing pain. Symptoms include severe low back pain that may be accompanied by muscle spasm, pain with walking, concentration of pain to one side, and no radiculopathy (radiating pain down buttock and leg). Relief should be felt with flexion (bending forward),and exacerbated with extension (bending backward).

When back pain lasts more than three months, or if there is more radicular pain (sciatica) than back pain, a more specific diagnosis can usually be made. There are several common causes of back pain: for adults under age 50, these include spinal disc herniation and degenerative disc disease or isthmic spondylolisthesis; in adults over age 50, common causes also include osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and spinal stenosis,trauma, cancer, infection, fractures, and inflammatory disease. Non-anatomical factors can also contribute to or cause back pain, such as stress, repressed anger, or depression. Even if there is an anatomical cause for the pain, if depression is present it should also be treated concurrently.

New attention has been focused on non-discogenic back pain, where patients have normal or near-normal MRI and CT scans. One of the newer investigations looks into the role of the dorsal ramus in patient's pain that have normal radiographic evidence. See Posterior Rami Syndrome.

Treatment

The management goals when treating back pain are to achieve maximal reduction in pain intensity as rapidly as possible; to restore the individual's ability to function in everyday activities; to help the patient cope with residual pain; to assess for side-effects of therapy; and to facilitate the patient's passage through the legal and socioeconomic impediments to recovery. For many, the goal is to keep the pain to a manageable level to progress with rehabilitation, which then can lead to long term pain relief. Also, for some people the goal is to use non-surgical therapies to manage the pain and avoid major surgery, while for others surgery may be the quickest way to feel better.

Not all treatments work for all conditions or for all individuals with the same condition, and many find that they need to try several treatment options to determine what works best for them. The present stage of the condition (acute or chronic) is also a determining factor in the choice of treatment. Only a minority of back pain patients (most estimates are 1% - 10%) require surgery.

Conservative treatment

Heat therapy is useful for back spasms or other conditions. A meta-analysis of studies by the Cochrane Collaboration concluded that heat therapy can reduce symptoms of acute and sub-acute low-back pain. Some patients find that moist heat works best (e.g. a hot bath or whirlpool) or continuous low-level heat (e.g. a heat wrap that stays warm for 4 to 6 hours). Cold therapy (e.g. ice or cold pack application) may be effective at relieving back pain in some cases.

Medications, such as muscle relaxants narcotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs/NSAIAs) or paracetamol (acetaminophen). A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by the Cochrane Collaboration found that injection therapy, usually with corticosteroids, does not appear to help regardless of whether the injection is facet joint, epidural or a local injection. Accordingly, a study of intramuscular corticosteroids found no benefit. Herbal analgesics may also be effective.

Exercises can be an effective approach, particularly when done under supervision of a professional such as a physical therapist. Generally, some form of consistent stretching and exercise is believed to be an essential component of most back treatment programs. However, one study found that exercise is also effective for chronic back pain, but not for acute pain. Another study found that back-mobilizing exercises in acute settings are less effective than continuation of ordinary activities as tolerated.

Physical therapy and exercise, including stretching and strengthening (with specific focus on the muscles which support the spine), often learned with the help of a health professional, such as a physical therapist. Physical therapy, when part of a 'back school', can improve back pain.

Massage therapy, especially from an experienced therapist, may help. Acupressure or pressure point massage may be more beneficial than classic (Swedish) massage

Body Awareness Therapy such as the Feldenkrais Method has been studied in relation to Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and studies have indicated positive effects. Organized exercise programs using these therapies have been developed.

Manipulation, as provided by an appropriately trained and qualified chiropractor, osteopath, physical therapist, or a physiatrist. Studies of the effect of manipulation suggest that this approach has a small benefit similar to other therapies and superior to placebo.

Acupuncture has a small benefit for chronic back pain. The Cochrane Collaboration concluded that "for chronic low-back pain, acupuncture is more effective for pain relief and functional improvement than no treatment or sham treatment immediately after treatment and in the short-term only. Acupuncture is not more effective than other conventional and alternative treatments.. More recently, a randomized controlled trial found a small benefit after 1 to 2 years.

Education, and attitude adjustment to focus on psychological or emotional causes - respondent-cognitive therapy and progressive relaxation therapy can reduce chronic pain.

Most people will benefit from assessing any ergonomic or postural factors that may contribute to their back pain, such as improper lifting technique, poor posture, or poor support from their mattress or office chair, etc. Although this recommendation has not been tested, this intervention is a part of many 'back schools' which do helps

        Initially the treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis was based on the elimination of the T2 sympathetic ganglia (nerve). This describes the anatomical annotation of the nerve segment responsible for this excessive sweating. Over the last 10 years the accumulated knowledge changed the focal treatment to the level T3-T4 which describes a segment somewhat lower to the one described above. This change and the utilization of titanium clips vs. destroying the nerve segment improved the current treatment. Another improvement is that now there are different surgical procedures available for different types of focal hyperhidrosis (Hands, Armpits, Feet).

       Over the last 15 to 20 years where more cases have been performed we realized that the most common denominator is genetic predisposition. In more than 50% in selected papers written by both Dr. Reisfeld and other authors it has consistently shown 50% or more have some genetic history. It is not always in successive generations as we have seen it skip generations. Other causes such as anxiety situations, dietary reasons have not proven to be a factor. On the other hand some trauma to the head and chest area can be traced to the source of hyperhidrosis in a very small amount of cases. There are other factors that may contribute to generalized total body hyperhidrosis and those are obesity, hyper thyroidism, infections, diabetes, etc.

        Since the genetic factors are the most important with regards to excessive focal sweating it is the belief of Dr. Reisfeld that one day genetic manipulation will be the ultimate treatment modality. Unfortunately, at present, this is a very futuristic hope because the knowledge and kno whow in its infancy stages.

       The wish to control excessive sweating with simple means such as pills, lotion, etc is a very old. Doctors have tried to treat excessive sweating with pills, lotions, deodorants, electric devices, acupuncture, bio-feedback. The success rate for the severe cases is extremely limited. Surgical treatments were available for the last 50 to 60 years. Obviously the initial surgical approaches were quite invasive and had complications. Since the development of optical surgical equipment, endoscopic surgeries became the yardstick for different procedures. Sympathectomy can be done now on an outpatient basis. There are minimal small incisions and the patient can return to normal activity in a short amount of time. Dr. Reisfeld has been a world leader in the development of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy and now lumbar sympathectomy.

      For severe hand sweating endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is the preferred approach. For excessive armpit sweating as the sole presentation then axillary suction curettage is the recommended method. For those who suffer from excessive foot sweating as the primary presentation or when ETS did not help their sweaty feet then lumbar sympsathectomy is offered now as a surgical solution.

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    By definition, Examination Malpractice is a careless, illegal or unacceptable behavior by a candidate in a formal test of his knowledge or ability in a particular subject. According to this definition therefore, examination malpractice can only be attributed to a candidate under examination. The situation however, unfortunately has extended beyond the candidates writing examination and cut across examiners, examination bodies and stakeholders. Everyone in these circles has been corrupted in one way or the other regarding the issue of examination malpractice.

    Examination malpractice appears to have defiled all solutions in Nigeria. The problem is seen at every level of our education system. And this is in spite of the efforts made by the authorities and others to solve the problems. (Exam Cheats in Our Colleges; The Tide Online; Sunday, July 23, 2006).

    In a statement by Executive Chairman of the Exam Ethic Projects “the crisis of examination malpractice in our education system is the most serious ethical problem facing Nigeria today. It is more serious than contract fraud, advanced fee fraud, bank fraud, election rigging, e.t.c because it is the mother of all other types of fraud and corruption.” He further noted that the incessant strikes called by University Unions like Academics Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), also encourages examination malpractices in all levels of education in Nigeria, as students are not allowed enough time to prepare for exams. This, he said leads to the situation whereby students look for easy way out.

    In Nigeria today, most especially in Lagos State, exam malpractice have become order of the day forming part of norms of the society. Students who purchase forms for any of the examination at any designation outlets are seen as odd in the society. Whereas others would rather purchase theirs from the so-called special centres, where success is guaranteed based on the malpractices that will be engaged in. the increasing emergence of tutorial centres aid and abet examination malpractice and cheating in the state. The owners (proprietors) perpetrate evils to the point of sitting an examination for their students without realizing that education cannot be acquired through cheating.

    Government in its various means to eradicate these corrupt practised revealed last year that examination malpractice is responsible for the cancellation of so many results by examination bodies in Nigeria, and also responsible for the loss of over N1 million annually to the country.

    This corrupt practice is also responsible for such social malpractice by incompetent doctors, manufacture and sales of fake drugs by pharmacists, collapse of buildings built by architects and engineers, massive fraud in the banks, miscarriage of justice e.t.c. (Naija Post News; National News; July 28, 2003).

    However, series of strategic steps are still being taken everyday by government and non-governmental organizations to stop this unethical practices across our nation. In view of this, the management of River State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt (in 20067) threatened to sack lecturers who demand sex or money from students to award undeserved marks and those who engaged in examination malpractice known as “Sorting” would lose their jobs, if caught. (The Tides Online; Thursday, July20,2006).

    In the meantime, because of the alarming rate of examination malpractice in the country, the Lagos state government last year banned the operation of all tutorial centres in the state. They accused the centres of aiding examination malpractice and cheating in the state. (The Tide Online; Exam Cheat In Our Colleges, July 23, 2006). However they still exist and carry out their corrupt practices.

    In a related development various programmes are being scheduled across the country to orient candidates sitting examinations on dangers of being caught cheating in the examination.

   Going by this therefore, exhibition of unprofessional attitudes question the morality and integrity of individuals in such circumstances. For instance, there will definitely be a moral confrontation of a teacher’s integrity been caught writing examinations for a candidate.

   Today, the story we are hearing and the ones witnessing in the Police Force raise such confrontational questions challenging their professionalism. We are being faced day-to-day with unprofessional display, unqualified individuals [even though, they are considered competent] and there immoral attitudes.

   It is a widely known fact that any policeman standing or walking around in uniform can not converse in simple English Language. He would rather address you harshly in unpolite manners in Pidgin English. Due to such behaviors, everyone prays not to encounter any of them across the road or elsewhere. It is so embarrassing to see a policeman who can not differentiate between a certificate and curriculum vitaé.

   In dressing and uniform, it is believed to be government’s fault in providing descent uniform with quality fabrics. But does that mean it is the same government’s duty for daily appearance? Every known professionals dress up in a descent and acceptable manners equal to the standard of their profession! What do we say to a policeman whose uniform looks dirty like rags, with bushy hair, unbrushed teeth and unpolished shoes? Why do many of them love to appear in mufty after wearing uniform? Other would rather choose to appear in slippers (especially the females among them). Certainly, these are not included in government’s responsibilities!

   Witness to these unethical attitudes makes one to ask questions such as; who is qualified to be a police? Is there a minimum academic qualification before enrolling into the force? Is this minimum qualification an acceptable standard when compared with other professions?

   Fighting crimes in this type of the world requires high level intelligence, discipline and strict adherence to codes of conducts of professional standards. Can we say so of Police Force?

  In all honesty, a simple survey to find out from the majority of citizens will generate millions of questions, challenging the integrity of their professionalism. Answers to those questions might help us understand why the job is no longer enviable for anyone to build career on.

October 1^st was another independent day! The day we were meant to believe that Nigeria was delivered from her Task Masters-the Europeans. Going by the world calendar, this year marked the 47^th anniversary of our total freedom from the Slave Masters.

The story as told by our Fore-Fathers clearly stated that those eras were periods of brutality, oppression, inhuman treatment and manipulation of fellow humans for selfish interest. They came to exploit us along with our God’s given resources. But today, we are we are remembering them for their actions and how we were delivered from their hands.

The questions still remain; are we actually free from such oppression? Are we not still being subjected to such situation?

We are supposed by now as an independent nation to be free from such oppressions and hardships under those Slave Masters. It is therefore pathetic to see that within us as a nation we are not free yet. Every day we think and look forward to the coming of Messiah. The deliverer who will save us in this nation from our newly emerged Task Masters with one political portfolio or the other.

After 47 years of supposed freedom from the Colonial Masters, we are still looking up to them for answers to our problems. Our leaders jet out of the country to meet them in their abode over and over again for solutions. Our intellectuals seem to find pleasure in contributing to their economy. They see no reason to invest their wealth in their native country.

At what point do we need to come to our senses in building our nation? To save ourselves of international disgrace and embarrassment. To prove that we are a nation that can be reckon with not to be exploited over again.

Perhaps, that will come when we decide to see ourselves in whatever position we are, as a member of a whole body, whose meaningful quota, however little it is, will have greater effect on the larger body.

The fear shown was as a result of directives from the new Dean of the School, that no students will be allowed to sit for examination without full payment of school fees.

Before now, students had been allowed to sit for examinations without full payment of school fess, some could even sit without payment having been granted permission by the former dean, Professor Sobowale on certain conditions.

However, students' indebtedness has been said to be too much for the school to tolerate any more.

A step was taken few weeks ago to stop full-time students who had not pay up to the half of the school fees from sitting for the mid-semester examinations. An incident that let to stoning of a lecturer with sachet water [otherwise called pure water] to express their grievance.

  SMILE AT HER  SHE THINKS YOU DIG HER

 SHOW HER ATTENTION  SHE THINKS YOU ARE AFTER SOMETHING

 IGNORE HER  SHE THINKS YOU ARE A SLACKER.

TRY TO HOLD HER ON THE FIRST DATE SHE THINKS YOU ARE PERVERT

ACTS RESEVED HE THINKS YOU ARE DESPISING HER

HAVE HER ALONE SHE THINKS NOBODY WOULD ALSO HAVE YOU

COMBINE HER WITH OTHERS SHE THINKS YOU ARE A PLAYBOY.

TALK OF LOVE AND ROMANCE SHE THINKS YOU WANT HER PERMANENT RELATIONSHIP

ACCEPT HER GIFTS SHE THINKS YOU ARE PROUD

TRY TO PLEASE HER AND LET HER HAVE HER WAY,

SHE THINKS YOU ARE NOT A MAN.

FLATTER HER SHE THINKS YOU ARE A FLIRT

FACE HER WITH THE TRUTH SHE THINKS YOU ARE CRUDE

BLESS THEM LORD! WOMEN ARE A CONFUSED BUNCH.

                              ST.PHILEMON A. O.

                                                            ST.PHILEMON A. O.

                                                                                                                                                                                  www.meaningfulqouta.bloghi.com

   It is interesting to know however, that deeply within the police lay bad eggs among the good ones who do not only spoil others but as well destroy and contaminate them, making them of no reputation among citizens. These and many criminal activities they have carried out through politician t perpetrate their corrupt practices both while in office or during electoral processes to rig and manipulate elections.

The populace either is not deceived by their series of ecdysis in attempt to be welcomed into the society. On the contrary their heinous and corrupt practices are being exposed day by day. Extortion and bribery collection among the police from the top officials to the lowest had ever since remained major spots among others in the force.

Their routine charade of sanitizing the police has failed to wash off the spots that have become permanent stain among them. Hat is to say that, no matter how mush it rains, it can not wash off the spots of a leopard.

Recently, it seems to me that the police have acquired new skill in embarking on their bribery mission after being banished from extorting money from motorists, most especially the commercial city of Lagos. They now device new scheme of compelling motorists to give money in exchange of whatever goods they are carrying. Failure to do so amount to seizure or unnecessary delay of such individuals.

One may be curious to ask how they are able to spot vehicles carrying loads on the road. Is it not amazing to see a police sitting in the front seat of a lorry, tipper or pick-up vehicles carrying loads? For such vehicles to pass successfully on Lagos roads, they must take a police, having struck a deal with the officer on agreed amount of money/fee. Otherwise would have themselves blamed when such ones are stopped on the way. The stubborn ones might think they would escape on the road. These our expert officers are also clever by observing the tyres of on-coming vehicles in which anyone suspected t have to have his tyres near the ground is stopped for ‘interrogation’ which eventually will give in to their payment demand for failure to attach a policeman to the vehicle.

When will these corrupt practices end in the Nigeria Police? At what point in time are we going to have corrupt–free police force? Will it ever happen in this part f the world/ these and many more questions are t be answered and backed with actions, by the new IG before they can actually boast of fighting crimes. Till that happen, we will wait in anticipating and hope that it comes to pass

  There is so much to be learnt from these tiny creatures called ants. It is apparently known that the world can not exist without talking about them. Perhaps, because of their records of longest existing animals-which had occupied the earth for more than 100million years; their cosmopolitant nature of being found almost everywhere on the planet; being the most successful and abundant species; their strong sense of sociological functions and industry; and complex communication processes.

  For sure, ants do communicate, even though, we can not hear or decode the meaning of what they are saying. However, their sense of communication has proved greatly to be the most effective and successful of their factors of survivals. Humans of course have a lot to benefit from these communication functions. Scientists on the other hand, have been able to identify different ways and means of their communication such as, use of scent, touch and sound- which is only heard by themselves.

For instance ants use sophisticated communication to coordinate their specialized tasks. A key form of ant communication is the chemical signal called a pheromone. Many species emit alarm pheromones to alert nestmates to danger and attract them to the site of a disturbance. Some ants spread streaks of so-called trail pheromones on the ground to guide nestmates to food, areas needing defense, or new nest sites. The long lines of ants sometimes seen streaming from a nest are following these signals. Pheromones are also used to mark territory boundaries in some species. Intruders that enter a nest are attacked because they have a different odor than the inhabitants. Workers use chemical signals on the larvae’s body surfaces to identify and feed young in the dark interior of a nest. Workers groom one another in response to odors, and ants even rely on odor to learn whether a colony member has died. When a dead ant is discovered in the nest, it is carried outside.

The queen emits a large number of pheromones, which serve various purposes in the colony. Some of a queen’s pheromones attract workers to groom and feed her. Many pheromones given off by a queen affect the physiology, rather than the behavior, of other ants. For example, certain pheromones released from a queen prevent the ovaries of adult workers from maturing, and other pheromones from queen ants may determine the caste of the developing larvae.

Some ant species use sounds to communicate alarm. Carpenter ants drum their heads on the floor of their chambers, and leafcutter ants and harvester ants make squeaking sounds if their nest caves in. Nestmates follow these sounds to find and rescue the trapped ants.

Ants also use touch, particularly using their antennae, to communicate. Ants that have discovered a large food source may attract the attention of other ants by striking them with their antennae, legs, or heads. Some primitive ants engage in duels that involve hitting one another with their antennae. These duels determine which of the workers will be dominant and remain near the brood.

Much of the work in ant colonies is performed without direct communication. In these instances, ants take cues directly from the tasks themselves. For example, the collapse of a passageway will induce certain ants to repair parts of the damage, while other workers respond to later cues to step in to complete the job. The ability of ants to respond directly to tasks avoids attracting huge numbers of workers to participate in a task that requires only a few workers.

Scientists, further in their quest for knowledge and understanding of ants’ world have made remarkable impacts in global economy and technological advancement. The recent research work of Professor Mike Holcombe of University of Sheffield, showed that, through studying of ants, new discoveries in the areas of technology and Biology can be developed to improve human conditions. The research further showed how the study could improve Transport, communications, Mobile phones, Business networking and Computer networks.

It is therefore vivid that there can actually be no end to this great exploit in the world of ants for as long as mankind stands to benefit from them. This was further illuminated by another don from the same University, Professor Francis Retnieks, he said "there is much we can learn from the simple solutions ants have found for complex problems. Ants have been solving these problems for millions of years, while we humans have only just started to need to."

As there remains many human puzzles to be solved, may be a further visits to these creatures might provide us the solutions. Thus, we need to heed to the Wisest King Solomon’s Advice.

    THIS IS A LOVE CHAIN LETTER THAT WAS STARTED IN 1887.

  Xxx If it continues until Jan 1 2000, then it will go down in the Guinness book of world records as the longest held chain.

Xxx Send it to at least 10 people within one hour.

©

Now the consequences

  Riches, I believe should make men wiser. The richer a man becomes the wiser he should be. This is not far fetched from the fact that a rich man had experienced difficulties, problems, and hardship of any kind, having stood against all odds to acquire what he has now. All these amount to why a rich man is considered to be wiser than his counterparts considered paupers.

  However in Nigeria, reverse is the case. This may be due to the fact that many so called rich men in our country get their wealth through fraudulent means, illegal acts, dubious practices and unethical ways. Judging by the standard of living of the elites, they are seen in the society as being reserved, cultured, tamed, easy going, e.t.c, ruling out the few exceptions. Every poor person on the street refers to them as pacesetters, and often cautions their children to grow up and emulate them.

  But, how do we explain the unruling behavior of our so-called rich men in this country. To be specific, it is the rich we see behind the wheels following one-way, disobeying the traffic rules. A rich man in Nigeria is seen boxing and wrestling the poor man for hitting his car on the road.

In education, the influence of these elites of ours has led to deteriorations of academic standard, quality of education and hence, nature of graduates from our higher institutions. For instance, it is the rich we find driving their wards to ‘Special Center’ for external examinations like JAMB, NECO, and WASSCE. They influence the supervisors and even the security men at the entrance.

In schools, the rich always fight against their children being demoted for low performances thereby withdraw such students and immediately register them for GCE or while in the process of completing SS2 class, the child is writing WASSCE elsewhere. How do we explain a situation in which a student who is yet to make 55% average pass mark in SS1 is immediately registered for WASSCE because he wants to leave the country as soon as possible?

Indiscipline in our private schools is growing at alarming rate as result of ‘the rich factor’. Students are always right for whatever offence they commit. There is always contention in several private schools among the teachers and the rich parents as regard discipline. Often times, these rich men are so confident to disregard any form of respect for the teachers. They walk into school premises arrogantly to slap, yell and sometimes beat up teachers who for one reason or the other impose disciplinary actions on their wards. Even the principals of these private schools are not spared. They persistently advocate for the abolition of cane in schools in schools and this they have achieved reasonable results. In such schools, teachers are seen as underdogs and must not in any case discipline their wards or else their appointment terminated.

As a teacher, it is my desire to teach in standard and well-paid private schools. However, the higher the school fees of such schools, the higher the level of indiscipline. Therefore, for a disciplined person who at the sight of indiscipline gets irritated, I have to endure the pay where there is a considerate level of discipline.

It is therefore, high time we began to talk sense into our rich men. The deviant and unruling behavior of these rich men are what we see day-to-day in the lives of their children whom we consider future generation. The future of this country is in the hands of these upcoming generations, both the poor and the rich alike. There is urgent need for us to wake up to our responsibility of African tradition, which had preserved the past generation from decay and to perpetuate the name of our dear country Nigeria among community of nations

  As a result of these violent activities, commuters are always cautious of the life under the bridge. Some of them express fear of being attacked by pocket snatchers, hand bag snatchers and gentle men of the underworld. This fear makes people to be time conscious while passing Ojuelegba. It is not strange therefore, to see fewer commuters and pedestrians at dusk.

  However, a coin will always have two sides. Life is fun for some people here at Ojuelegba most especially under the bridge, not only for the commercial bus drivers and their conductors called ’agberos’ but also market men and women.

In Lagos, where there is constant war between tenants and their landlords over indiscriminate increase in house and shop rents, under the bridge Ojuelegba had been able to accommodate such people who not only pitch their tents but in addition put up kiosks of various magnitude to create room for their businesses. Some business men and women are so blessed under the bridge that they need not worry about electricity as transport unions have successfully fixed light under the bridge fort proper illumination.

Through their constant cordial and friendly interaction with the ‘agbero boys’ and the unit chairmen give them security needed t ensure not only their safety but also of their goods. It is a splendid atmosphere for these business men and women that while others panic and hurry to pass by, they relax and smile without fear of any kind.

Life on Sundays is fun sometimes for the ‘agbero boys’ who take advantage of the empty space t play football. So, interesting that passersby are forced at times to stop and watch their interesting game, forgetting the fear of being attacked. This caught my attention and made me think that nothing is totally bad, if only we can look at the other side the coins; there are no trash without worth but benefits to be derived.

   At every level of our human endeavour in this country, we see questionable characters with no sense of morals. Integrity, honesty, makes no meaning anymore rather awkward and absurd in our today’s society. Where are we actually heading to? Both old and young act as if there exist no law, turning out to be the era of Judges in the