Nigeriaworld -- All About Nigeria

CHIGACHI EKE, (Nigeriaworld) - Igbo Diaspora bears close similarity with Jewish Diaspora: both are a product of conquest and defeat resulting in the mass uprooting and transplanting of the affected population. Diaspora has a recent origin in the lexicon of modern languages in relation to man, home and exile. more >>

Need for a re-think on Nigerian military intervention in Somalia

H. EZEKWELU, (Nigeriaworld) - Are the lives of our soldiers and brave sons less precious than the lives of South African soldiers or US army personnel? Clearly the answer is no. If these countries are not prepared to commit troops in order to resolve the Somalia war, why must we be too keen to do so? If there are clear benefits that Nigeria will gain from the Somalia adventure (e.g. Guarantee of a permanent UN seat at the Security Council), then this must be evidenced in writing.... more >>

Dr. Alhassan Zaku: Setting new agenda for science and technology

SEGUN IMOHIOSEN, Abuja, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - In the recent development following the alleged crash of NigComSat - 1, the $311m flagship Nigerian Satellite launched in May 2007 in China, the crisis generated by this incident was rather disturbing to the nation as a great embarrassment and was too counter productive with regards to expectations. more >>

BABS' MUSE

Looters and frausters at work

BABS AJAYI, South Carolina (Nigeriaworld) - ''There is no jail for thieves in Yar'Ardua's Nigeria; it is business as usual, which is why the boys have realized that state thieves steal money, street thieves re-steal from the state thieves is the way to go.'' more >>

EVERY SOUL MATTERS

Kicking out evil, injustice and unrighteousness in Nigeria: It is time to get angry

Rev. STEPHEN FAGBEMI, Sunderland, UK (Nigeriaworld) - I am not aware of anywhere in history where people reject unrighteousness or evil without getting angry. It is a disturbing fact for many to know that Jesus got angry against money changers in the temple. Indeed, the underlying reason was the injustice and evil that accompanied the money changing in the temple courts. more >>

The fall of Nuhu Ribadu is the making of Obasanjo's government

ADEBISI ADEWOLE, London, UK (Nigeriaworld) - Under the civilian administration of ex-president Obasanjo, Ribadu fought corruption without fear (although many, did not and still, do not believe he did his job without favour). Nevertheless, it goes without saying that Ribadu performed his duties with passion and the required dedication. The price he received from Nigeria for his hard work trying to salvage Nigeria from corruption is a sack with disgrace. more >>

Rebooting Africa�s impotent union

ANTHONY OKOSUN, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Half of the world�s armed conflicts are raging in Africa and Africa�s brutal leaders are not concerned. Their first concern is the preservation of their unholy dominance and reign over their people. more >>

Mr. Parry Osayande: That�s an insult

TEMPLE C. UBOCHI, Bonn, Germany (Nigeriaworld) - Nigerian officials are turning out to be public nuisance of the worst order; their attitude, words and stupidity are nauseating and are turning off well meaning Nigerians. I think almost the entire ruling class is out of their mind. How dare Parry Osayande of PSC take all Nigerians to be fools? Now I can understand why Okiro said, not too long ago, that so many of his personnel are mentally deranged! more >>

IKE EWEAMA'S REFLECTIONS

Accepting changes in family dynamics

IKE EWEAMA, Little Rock, AR, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The present Nigerian leaders should not be allowed to continue with their disgraceful disregard and disrespect for the rule of law and order. In many other countries, this kind of treatment meted out to Ribadu and Dr Shilgba would trigger a revolutionary anger against this present bunch of custodians of corruption. more >>

The birthday of the King: A deep reflection (Part 2)

SAM AWEDA, (Nigeriaworld) - The serious difficulty, with many people, is to believe and accept that if Jesus is the One who created all the spectacular things, which words are inadequate to describe, why should He have to transform Himself to human, and subject Himself to man's cruel torture and allowed His blood to be spilled in death in order that His own creation might have their sins forgiven and be saved. more >>

In 2009: It shall be well with all of us

TEMPLE C. UBOCHI, Bonn, Germany (Nigeriaworld) - I feel good welcoming all of us to 2009, a brand new year of hope and goodluck. I know that all of us had and are still having a nice Christmas and New Year celebrations. I pray that all our dreams will turn into reality in 2009; I pray that all our unattained dreams and wishes of the preceding years be attained in 2009. more >>

The dearth of society in Nigeria and our children's future

OMOBA O. OSINUGA, Dagenham, Essex, UK (Nigeriaworld) - For those of us who profess to be Christians or indeed humanists and adherents of other religions words alone fail to give a vivid description of what was shown in the documentary [Video Links Provided]. In a society where ignorance, poverty, squalor are common place this is should not come as a surprise. However evil towards children should never be condoned. more >>

Igbo Presidency: Being scuttled or shuttled?

LEVINE C. ARIZONA-OGWU, Port Harcourt, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - NdiIgbo are at crossroad when it comes to Nigeria politics. Intra-tribal liberation has been an illusive dream. Those who do not have the gut tuned in for power; religious, politics or otherwise! But instead of political adventure solving the problem, it becomes another centre-stage for power-tussle. more >>

Dora Akunyili - Criticisms undeserved

ERIC AYOOLA, London, UK (Nigeriaworld) - One of the main criticisms against the new Minister of Information Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili (OFR), concerning her previous role as the Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is that NAFDAC did not test each and every drug that were licensed by the body prior to issuing them with NAFDAC registration. more >>

Ribadu's dismissal from the Nigerian Police Force

LANRE BANJO, Offin, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - All the noise about Ribadu arose because of the way the sick government of President Yar'Adua handled Ribadu. The way Ribadu was handled was simply a product of revenge to teach all of us a lesson that if you go against the powerful people in the country, you will leave to regret it. This is a big issue that supersedes or transcends Ribadu's reaction to the Police order. more >>

What are the programmes of Yar'Adua of Nigeria?

LEKAN AKINOSHO, Toronto, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - Most Nigerians do not know his cardinal programmes except the day Yar'Adua came into power; he pledged to Nigerians that he was going to continue with Obasanjo's economic reforms and fight corruption. What were Obasanjo's programmes that Yar'Adua alluded to? Under Obasanjo, Nigerians witnessed severe economic crises where there was no growth, high unemployment rate, insecurity, no concrete investment in our hospitals and schools, infrastructural decline.... more >>

A teacher's reward is in heaven

CLEMENT MUOZOBA, Arkansas, USA (Nigeriaworld) - I saw how much the teaching profession has been dragged through the mud when I was posted to teach in one of our minor seminaries. I was then besieged with condolence letters, text messages, calls and visits by friends. To my utmost surprise, among my callers were not only lay people but also fellow priests. They were unanimous in their belief that I have been finished. more >>

This government and year 2009 resolution: Are Nigerians convinced or convicted?

LEVINE C. ARIZONA-OGWU, Port Harcourt, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - Being young in Nigeria means being the heir to a country that has to export members of the population to maintain the national economy. We expel Nigerians from the country of their birth then calculate the remittances they send home in dollars.... more >>

Stopped by the government of President Yar'Adua

LEONARD K. SHILGBA, Yola, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - The Nigeria Rally, which was scheduled to hold in Gboko, Benue state on Friday December 26th, 2008 at the Bays Garden hotel, was stopped by the government of President Yar'Adua, which prides itself as a Rule-of-law government. The reason was simply that 'government is not comfortable with the rally'. more >>

The birthday of the King: A deep reflection (Part 1)

SAM AWEDA, (Nigeriaworld) - No one can be sure of the exact day and date that the Lord came to this world in the flesh. It is however thoughtful of those who deemed it fit to set a date for the celebration of His human birth, the commercialization of the event, which has overtaken its spiritual significance notwithstanding. more >>

Really governor Jang, are you kidding me?

OBEYA F. KIZITO, Pennsylvania, USA (Nigeriaworld) - If Jonah David Jang had the interests of the Plateau people at heart, he would have realized that as a toothless bulldog who must wait on Abuja before swinging into action, contingency plans should have been put in place weeks or months before the elections to forestall any violence. His advisers should have examined every possible worst case scenario and drafted a plan of action to react to each case. more >>

A look-back on 2008

AKEEM SOBOYEDE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - One of the most enduring images of 2008 will be that of George W. Bush taking a dive from two lethal shoe-missiles thrown his way by a delusional Iraqi journalist, Muntadar al-Zeidi. Unlike Ronald Reagan who jokingly apologized to his wife for forgetting to duck after being hit by a would-be assassin's bullets in 1981, Bush demonstrated an agility that is uncommon for most men his age. more >>

Yar'Adua's 7-point agenda: Impost and implementations!

LEVINE C. ARIZONA-OGWU, Port Harcourt, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - These SEVEN essential AGENDA offer a guideline for Nigeria to succeed in a globalizing world. They are compatible with all cultures, even if the implementation of these principles may not benefit every actor in society equally. Warlords, clan chieftains, or corrupt public officials will oppose such reforms. The vast majority of people from any cultural background, however, would welcome the implementation of such good governance principles. more >>

FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL

Christian Worldview and the moral issues of our generation

FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Our generation is grappling with many socio-economic and social justice issues, such as poverty, homosexuality just like generations before us dealt with. Technology has also created new issues for our generation such as the environment. The sides we fall in the debate of these issues determine our worldview and political classification as a Christian. more >>

Dismissing of Nuhu Ribadu from the police: They �ve done their worst

TEMPLE C. UBOCHI, Bonn, Germany (Nigeriaworld) - My advice to Nuhu is: Now that Police has dismissed you, take up the job you have been offered by the United Nations as the Anti-Cyber Crime Chief. But, if you decides to stay in Nigeria because of the love you have for the country and its citizens; then go into politics.... more >>

The abuse & insult of the black: Who is to blame? (Part 4)

SAM AWEDA, (Nigeriaworld) - There was a recent report that some of our big men were ridiculed and humiliated in South Africa by a common South Africa woman Immigration Official. ... While the humiliation is unfortunate, I hope those VIPs did learn some lessons that their brag, importance or VIP status ends the moment they jet out of Nigeria air space. If they think they are important or have any respect outside Nigeria, that thinking is only a brash, self deceit, self illusion and delusion. more >>

Victim empowerment: The code to the mathematics of terror and chaos (Part III)

UCHENNA ODOGWO, USA (Nigeriaworld) - For a real-time experience, imagine heading into the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos during 'Rush Hour' expecting the traffic to be through, unimpeded. Unfortunately, most problems confronting Nigerians both as individuals, as a group and ultimately as a country are addressed along this axis of perpetual crisis. The irony is that Nigeria is one country that never owns a fire hydrant but always building skyscrapers prone to fires and for which all functions are ill-prepared, ill-disposed and ill-equipped to fight. more >>

For Comrade Bola Ige: The NIGHT WATCHMAN - an ode

TOKUNBO OGUNBIYI, London, UK (Nigeriaworld) - The skipper surveyed the fading light; relaxed - he contemplated what next might be? For now he was calm, settled but even in his advancing years he was defiant. He was not happy at some of the dubious umpiring but he was satisfied 'that cometh the moment, cometh the night watchman'. more >>

What are you taking home this Christmas?

OBEYA F. KIZITO, Pennsylvania, USA (Nigeriaworld) - In the past, Nigerians abroad have been able to dazzle their cousins at home with wonderful goods that they bring with themselves when they visit home. I am reminded of all the harassment I was subjected by security guards on my last visit, because of my MP3 player which was strapped to my arm. The poor fellows did not know what it was and I had a hard time pointing out how harmless the gadget was and how it was not a device for spying on them. more >>

Prof. Dora Akunyili: A round peg in a square hole

ADEBISI ADEWOLE, London, UK (Nigeriaworld) - Nigeria needs Dora Akunyili's expertise and experience in the most relevant ministry that will impact on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. By assigning her to Information and Communication Ministry, the government of Yar'Adua has done a disservice to the Nigerian people, instead, it has chosen to use a pure and stainless personality to act as a propaganda tool for covering up its excesses and limitations. more >>

EVERY SOUL MATTERS

The war Nigeria needs to win: Fighting for the protection of human life and property

Rev. STEPHEN FAGBEMI, Sunderland, UK (Nigeriaworld) - It is unbelievable that no police officer or law enforcement officer has lost his or her job for the loss of Nigerian lives in Jos. We cannot afford to continue to pay people for doing nothing when the lives of the Nigerian people are in jeopardy. Does this not matter to those in authority now? more >>

A coup by any other name is still a coup

OBINNA O. OBINNA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - We, as Nigerians, have stoodby with open mouths and eyes and with helpless askance watched as our country, children's future and national resources are wasted by a popularly unelected president whose leadership schematization is comparatively unsufficing, practically and figuratively rudderless, directionless and with no discernible guiding force or strategy; with a horde of soulless, self-gratifying schemers.... more >>

Nigeria's slow development; Inputs from some members of the press and legal profession

GOZIE A. JOHN, Glasgow, Scotland, UK (Nigeriaworld) - Our press men should take a trip to see today what is left of Abia state and Aba, the engine house of that state, in particular. They will see for themselves, the legacies left by this 'press celebrated leadership icon'. They will see that the roads have degraded to the foundation tar, done by the Late Sam Mbakwe's administration of the old Imo state in the late 1970s. more >>

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