Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed what he found out about the Boko Haram insurgents, and why the problem continues to persist years after the terrorist group’s major attack in the country.

The former President said this on Friday while giving remarks as the Chairman at the launch of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book by former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (rtd.) in Abuja.

According to Obasanjo, the insurgent group came to be not because they were interested in political power or serious religious issues, but rather a better life.

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“I found, yes, there was Boko Haram. I found they were not really aiming for anything political or anything seriously religious. But in short, they were looking for a better life. And any other thing attached to that is a better life for them,” he said.

Continuing, the former Nigerian head of state and two-term civilian president questioned steps taken by Nigeria as a nation in addressing the challenges, adding that if the country had taken the right steps, Boko Haram would not have been a part of its daily life.

“Have we understood that? If we have, have we taken the steps that we should take? If we have, why are we, after fifteen years, Boko Haram is not virtually becoming part of our life? Should we accept that? If we should not accept, what should we do? How much do we know?” He asked.

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According to Nigerian Tribune, Obasanjo further questioned the country’s proactiveness, across the divides, in dealing with the insurgency problem, which he said is becoming a monster within the country.

“I think we have to ask ourselves the necessary questions to be able to deal with this thing that is now becoming a monster within our country,” he added.

The event had in attendance other prominent Nigerians, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Minister of Defense, Abubakar Bagudu; Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar; Bishop Hassan Kukah, among others.

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Bored male worker has tired facial expression, looks in displeasure, works long hours on project task, has dark healthy skin, sticks notes in notepad, tries not to forget everything, isolated

Losing a job rarely comes without warning signs. While organisations may not always openly communicate their plans, there are usually subtle changes in the workplace that can serve as early indicators that you may soon be sacked from your job.

Recognising these signs early is crucial, as it gives you room to make adjustments, improve performance, or start preparing for alternative opportunities and life after the job. Also, it saves you from being caught off guard.

In this article, Tribune Online takes a look at six signs you may soon be sacked from your job.

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1. Constant negative feedback

One of the first signs you may soon be sacked from your job is receiving repeated negative feedback from your boss or supervisor. Occasional criticism is normal, but when it becomes frequent, unusually detailed, and overly focused on your shortcomings, it could be a red flag.

Employers often document such issues carefully before making termination decisions, so ignoring these warnings can worsen the situation. Acting on feedback promptly may be the only way to turn things around.

2. Exclusion from important projects

This is another subtle sign that your work might no longer be safe. If you suddenly find yourself left out of meetings, projects, or key assignments that you once handled, it may be a signal that your role is losing value.

Being sidelined in this way might mean management is testing others to take over your responsibilities. If not addressed, this isolation could mean you are gradually being phased out.

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3. Noticeable change in your workload

If there is a sudden and drastic shift in workload, either too little or too much, it might be a sign to watch. If your tasks are significantly reduced, it may be because the company is preparing for your absence or redistributing your role to others.

On the other hand, being overloaded with unrealistic expectations might also be a deliberate way to set you up for failure. Both extremes are signals that your position may no longer be secure.

4. Strained relationship with your boss

The relationship between an employee and their manager often plays a big role in job security. If your boss begins to avoid interactions, limit conversations, or openly show frustration, it could be an early sign of lost trust.

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When communication with your boss breaks down and the bond weakens, it may be one of the strongest indicators that you could soon be sacked if things don’t improve.

5. Organisational restructuring

At times, being sacked from your job has little or nothing to do with your performance but rather with changes in the organisational structure. If your workplace is undergoing restructuring, downsizing, or sudden budget cuts, your role may be among those considered redundant. Employees in such positions are often the first to be let go, regardless of individual contributions.

6. Being asked to train a colleague on your role

Last but not least on this list is when you are suddenly instructed to train a junior colleague or someone new on the tasks you handle daily. While this can sometimes be a routine activity in most organisations, in some cases, it signals that the organisation is preparing another person to take over your duties.

(NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

A Nigerian academic and Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali in Rwanda, Professor Ogechi Adeola, has been named among the world’s top two per cent scientists in the 2025 publication of the Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking.

Adeola, who was recognised for her contributions in Business and Management, emerged as the only scholar from the University of Kigali among the 14 Rwandan scientists listed this year.

Announcing the recognition on Wednesday, the University of Kigali wrote on Facebook, “The University of Kigali celebrates the recognition of 14 scientists in Rwanda named among the world’s Top 2% most influential researchers in the prestigious Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking (2025 edition).

“We are especially honoured by the inclusion of Prof. Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor at UoK, for her outstanding contributions in Business and Management, standing out in a list largely dominated by health and medical sciences.”

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In a similar development, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission congratulated another Nigerian, Dr Ayodeji Amobonye Emmanuel, for also being listed among the global top two per cent scientists.

NiDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Tuesday, described Emmanuel as “a beacon of excellence and a worthy ambassador of Nigeria in the global scientific community.”

The statement partly read, “Amobonye, who specialises in Biotechnology, was listed for his outstanding contributions to scientific research and impact at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa, where he earned his PhD and served as a lecturer and researcher.

“He is currently a Research Fellow at the Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania. This prestigious global list identifies researchers whose publications have” made the highest impact across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields.

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“His achievement not only elevates the image of Nigeria in the diaspora but also serves as an inspiration to young scientists across the country,” NiDCOM added.

The 2025 edition of the list, developed jointly by Stanford University and Elsevier, is based on data indexed by Scopus up to the end of 2024, highlighting the world’s most-cited scientists across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields.

By being included in this list, scientists receive global recognition for advancing knowledge and influencing their scientific communities.

291 researchers from Nigerian universities, alongside diaspora Nigerians, were recognised in this year’s list of over 200,000 researchers making strides across global institutions.

This marks an increase from the 233 Nigerian scholars who were similarly recognised in the list released last year.