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Chief George Sodeinde Sowemimo, GCON (8 November 1920 – 29 November 1997)

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Chief George Sodeinde Sowemimo was a Nigerian jurist who served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985. Prior to becoming a Supreme Court judge, Sowemimo is especially remembered for presiding over the 1963 Treasonable Felony trial of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and 26 others (including Anthony Enahoro), not “Omisade and others.”
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Sowemimo was born in Zaria on 8 November 1920 to Sofoluwe and Rebecca Sowemimo.

He attended Holy Trinity School, Kano, and later proceeded to C.M.S. Grammar School, Lagos. He worked briefly with the Nigerian Railway Corporation from 1941 to 1944.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Bristol in 1948 and trained at Middle Temple for one year before returning to Nigeria to set up his own law firm.

He was appointed a magistrate in 1951 and became a Chief Magistrate in 1956. In 1961, he was elevated to the position of judge of the High Court of Lagos. In 1972, he was appointed a justice of the Nigerian Supreme Court.

After several years of service in the Nigerian Judiciary, he was appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria in 1983 to succeed the late Justice Atanda Fatai Williams. Sowemimo retired in 1985, having attained the statutory retirement age of 65.

He delivered the verdict in the Treasonable Felony trial of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and twenty-six of his associates.

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THE SHORTCUT THAT CAN DESTROY YOUR SUCCESS

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What if the thing you are doing to become successful is actually the very thing that will destroy your success?

Read that again.

Some people become so desperate to get money, recognition, power, or a better life that they stop caring about how they get there.

They begin to justify:

❌ Lying
❌ Cheating
❌ Fraud
❌ Bribery
❌ Manipulation
❌ Illegal activities

Then they say, “At least I achieved my goal.”

But achievement does not erase consequences.

You can gain money and lose trust.
You can gain status and lose your reputation.
You can reach a destination and discover that the road you took cost you far more than you expected.

Never use a destructive method to accomplish something you genuinely desire.

If your goal is worth having, give yourself permission to take the time required to build the ability to achieve it.

Work hard.
Learn.
Develop your skills.
Be patient.
Stay disciplined.
Be honest.
Remain consistent.

And if you believe in God, seek His guidance before making decisions that could change your life.

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If you were given a guaranteed shortcut to become rich tomorrow—but you knew the method was wrong—WOULD YOU TAKE IT?

YES or NO?

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YOU CAN RUN FROM YOUR PAST… BUT CAN YOU RUN FROM YOUR DESTINY?

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You can change your location.
You can change your friends.
You can change your career.
You can even start your life all over again.

But what if the path you keep trying to escape is actually leading you toward the person you are meant to become?

Sometimes a delay is preparation.
Sometimes a closed door is protection.
Sometimes an unexpected ending is a new beginning.

You may not understand the journey today—but that doesn’t mean your story is over.

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Do you believe destiny is already written, or do you believe we create our own destiny through our choices?

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Parents, Don’t Make Your Children Pay for a Broken Marriage

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A broken marriage can leave adults hurt and angry—but children should never become the victims of problems they did not create.

When a relationship falls apart, emotions can run high. There may be disappointment, resentment, arguments, betrayal, or years of unresolved problems between the couple.

But one thing should remain clear:

The children are not responsible for the failure of their parents’ marriage.

Children did not choose the arguments. They did not cause the separation. They did not make the decisions that brought the relationship to an end.

Yet, in some families, children can become caught in the middle of their parents’ conflict.

A frustrated parent may shout at a child because of anger toward the other parent. Another may use the child to pass messages, criticize the other parent in front of them, or pressure the child to take sides.

This can place an emotional burden on children that they are not prepared to carry.

Your Child Is Not Your Enemy

A child who misbehaves is still a child. They should not be punished for the mistakes, choices, or actions of another adult.

Before taking your frustration out on your son or daughter, take a moment and ask yourself:

“Is my child really the reason I am angry?”

If the answer is no, then don’t make the child pay the price.

Your child may not understand everything happening between the adults, but they can certainly feel the tension.

They need reassurance, stability, love and protection—especially when the family is going through a difficult period.

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Don’t Force Children to Choose Sides

Even when parents no longer live together, children should not be turned into weapons against one another.

Avoid making children feel guilty for loving both parents.

A child should be allowed to say, “I love my mother” and “I love my father” without feeling that they have betrayed either parent.

Adults may have serious disagreements, but children should not be forced to carry those disagreements.

Protect Their Hearts

You cannot always control how a marriage ends.

But you can control how you treat your children during and after the separation.

You can choose not to insult them because you are angry.

You can choose not to use them as messengers.

You can choose not to make them responsible for adult problems.

And you can choose to remind them:

“None of this is your fault. You are loved.”

A broken relationship does not have to create broken children.

Parents, deal with your pain without transferring it to the innocent children who still look to you for love and protection.

What do you think?

Should parents completely separate their marital conflicts from their relationship with their children?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

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