var dz=document; dz.writeln(" Reasons why the sound minded youths want President OBJ to remain in office till 2011 (Part I)
KEXTER E.A. DONALD, The Netherlands (Nigeriaworld) - War on corrupt leaders must be our overriding objective. President OBJ Team have declared this war and we can see that it is working and Nigerians need great leaders who can start from where president OBJ and his aforementioned reformist group will stop in 2011. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Sosoliso, our Christmas sorrow
OLAWALE OYEWUMI, (Nigeriaworld) - Christmas in the biggest African country? It is a constant reminder of remorseless pauperism the twenty-fifth of every December merely symbolizes, a repository of deep penury whose effects ingest hollow holiness, digest awful evil and egests great agony. This you will notice in our overwhelming jocundity which is fecund enough to cover-up our weighty worries. more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
Home Improvement Series XXV - ''What legacy are you leaving?''
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - With all the things that keep us busy in this world especially in the out-going year, from going to work, being in traffic, running the kids around, going to church etc we become oblivious to the important things in life, but death has a way of waking us up to what really matters. more >>
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ONYINYE'S MIRROR ON LIFE
In Loving memory of the Plane Crash Victims……………..
ONYINYE OYEDELE, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - We remember their sweetness; Their voices echoe in our heads and hearts.; We still have their pictures,; We still see them on our screens; Speaking the truth that they always believed in.; We cry again but we know that they believed in something.; We know that they did what they were called to do here.; We must pause in our sorrows and celebrate them and their message; more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Why are we crying? We are all guilty
IKE ANYA, UK (Nigeriaworld) - What emergency plans are in existence for searching for and rescuing victims of a major disaster? What medical expertise exists and is ready, and how are they primed for mobilization? There is a National Emergency Management Agency and there are people employed there, where were they in the thirty minutes it was alleged it took for any form of rescue to begin? more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Nigerians in the Diaspora and National Development: Defining moment for constructive partnership
SEGUN APATA, Former Nigerian Ambassador to the UN (Nigeriaworld) - On the part of diaspora Nigerians, they must desist from the attitude of wanting to be treated as special whenever they are home. I am aware that some of them would like to be treated as celebrities whenever they are home. I have met some of them who present an attitude that everything must come to a halt while visiting home. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Behold the arrogant and noisy North
DAYO ALALADE, New York, NY, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The likes of Buhari and Babangida, and countless other political opportunists, who have perpetually depended on the federation accounts for survival throughout their adult lives, are the same group of people who are now whining about power shift to the North. The simple truth is that in all these years of Northern rule, Nigeria has nothing to show for it. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The Bafarawa money laundering investigation: A bogus, deceptive and stage-managed Kangaroo exercise
DAN A. KOFARMATA, Kano, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - The purported Bafarawa initiated and stage-managed kangaroo like investigation under the auspices of his pack of political neophyte members of an All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) dominated Sokoto State House Assembly can be said to be the latest and most interesting political joker of the Year 2005. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Q&A: How much do you really know about tithing?
KEXTER E.A. DONALD, The Netherlands (Nigeriaworld) - The Lord Jesus Christ would have tithed of His income. This one is False. The Lord Jesus Christ was a carpenter by profession and then after He became 30 years old He was a preacher and teacher. Neither of these professions was required by the Law of Moses to tithe anything. more >>
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FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK
While we mourn Sosoliso air victims: Baba Iyabo, do Nigerians have to travel on donkeys?
Dr. FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - In Nigeria today, (2005) the country is left with virtually no means of moving around within the country. The roads are death traps where hundreds died daily, the railway system is totally non-existence, in the riverrine areas, the oil companies have polluted the waterways and made it difficult to travel on, and now the air transportation has been personified as another death trap, either in the air or on the ground. more >>
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BABS' MUSE
Airmishaps and counterfeit drugs in a greed-driven nation
BABS AJAYI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - Lives do not seem to mean much to those anxious to make money in Nigeria. They will buy and sell fake drugs, they will fiddle with the aviation records of aircrafts and tamper with maintenance history of the planes in order to keep them in the air. Above all, they will make money from the misery, pains, hardship and death of others. more >>
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PETERSIDE ECONOMIC REVIEW
The Year 2005 and its wealth effect on Africa
CHAMBERLAIN S. PETERSIDE, New York, NY, USA (Nigeriaworld) - No story of 2005 in my opinion will have a more resounding economic effect on Africa than debt cancellation. On the average, a third of Africa’s earnings are channeled towards obnoxious debt service payments at the detriment of life-saving social needs and development programs. ...sub-Sahara Africa spends more in debt payment than in health care and education combined. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("How Selective Justice consolidates corruption in Nigeria
FRANKLYNE OGBUNWEZEH, (Nigeriaworld) - With Tafa Balogun walking off the wrath of his greed, justice was thrown to the dogs. The Nigerian judiciary has raped justice. Crime and criminal impunity has now been licensed. Nigerians are now told that if you want to be a monkey, you better be a gorilla, because at the superlative level of impunity, instead of being condemned, you are revered and feted, with feathers added to your cap. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Forbidden Christmas gifts Africans should avoid
VICTOR EHIKHAMENOR, (Nigeriaworld) - For the corporate guys, who work in tall tall buildings, please stop giving your white bosses Benin carvings and bronze sculptures. Do you think he is going to establish another Smithsonian Museum Of African Tourist Art in his parlor? What makes you think a white man will put an African art in his living room? more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The Nigerian Minority Question: Speaking for God
HOSIAH EMMANUEL, Singapore (Nigeriaworld) - The evil acts of oppression of the FG continued with the way it handled the removal of former Governor Alamieyeseigha of Bayelsa. In the desperate effort to remove Alamieyeseigha, who by all standards is a thief of the poor people of Bayelsa and Nigeria, the mighty FG raped and abused the Constitution of the Federation of Nigeria. more >>
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REMI OYEYEMI'S OPEN MIND
 Nothing will happen
REMI OYEYEMI, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Nobody should be above the LAW and nobody really is. It is all a myth. Nigerians should not buy it that some people are untouchables. Anybody can be tried if he or she commits a crime. It does not matter if the person is an Oba, Emir, Obi, General,...ex-whatever. It is a state of mind. It can be done if we want to do it. And nothing can happen. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("On the issue of Tithes: A response to Dr. Samuel Bayo Arowolaju
MALCOLM FABIYI, Chicago, IL, USA (Nigeriaworld) - If Dr Arowolaju has decided that his own interpretation of scripture makes tithe giving unnecessary, he is definitely entitled to his opinion. I write only because I found that his conclusions were questionable even from a reading of the same scriptures that he quoted. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("One plane crash too many
ISO BASSEY, UK (Nigeriaworld) - Every plane crash in Nigeria is one too many because we have failed to learn from past mistakes. Once again we have lost dear families, friends and loved ones. We are not stupid so as we try to come to terms with these losses please don't add insult to injury by telling us this was ''an act of God''. more >>
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OKEZIE, THE OUTSIDER
In defense of the great leader
OKEZIE CHUKWUMERIJE, Houston, TX, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Wasn't it joyful that nary a naysayer was allowed into the just concluded PDP convention? The next step should be the cleansing of the entire country of those enemies of progress who want to deny us the service of our great leader. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Another plane crash: An indication that Nigeria has totally collapsed
HILARY OJUKWU, (Nigeriaworld) - I want to know if there is any system that works in Nigeria. Our health system has collapsed as many eminent Nigerians regularly fly out abroad for treatment. People are dying daily from preventable conditions across Nigeria. All our leaders have their kids in schools outside Nigeria while our educational system is rotting. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Letter to President Olusegun Obasanjo
OLAWALE OYEWUMI, (Nigeriaworld) - This letter is a bold review of your countless evils, a reminder of your status as a perishable mortal, and an encourager of your spirits towards quick political repentance and moral conducts that tenderly nurture our wounded psyches and lives, and bandage our injuries.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Open Letter to Balarabe Musa
TOPE OMONIYI, London, UK (Nigeriaworld) - Comrade, I have no doubt in mind that you have noble intentions in your defence of our Constitution and due process and that this was the import of your criticism of the process of Alameyesiegha’s impeachment. However, you cannot afford for your message to be misread by the masses of our people who are blissfully uncritical in their political analysis.... more >>
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FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK
Culture of corruption in power: Nigeria in Alamieyeseigha World
Dr. FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - In Nigeria we have followers who are 'brain dead' that could not see the difference between what is right or wrong, or, they pretend not to understand, for the 'manner' that would be coming from Alamieyeseigha's heaven. The citizens have been mentally blindfolded by their leaders, while they are busy trapping upon their mental capability. more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
Home Improvement Series XXIV - First years of marriage
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Marrying an unbeliever is a recipe for disaster even if he/she is a good person. When life's hurricane comes (which is guaranteed especially in the first years of marriage), what separates a good person and a believer is the belief in absolute truth according to the word of God. ''God said it that settles it''. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Stealing, cheating and discrimination at Diaspora African parties
CHIKE E. OKAFOR, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Africans in the Diaspora have always prided themselves as the new shining stars of the people of African descent. They always speak ill of the behavior and occurrences in the motherland and harangue on every topic. Yet, despite their perceived advancements, they still behave more like those in the village, or perhaps even worse. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Ahem, we really need to talk
VERA EZIMORA, (Nigeriaworld) - He probably does everything you want, and never really gives you any trouble, but still, there is something missing. Maybe you have met someone else, or maybe it's just your inner vibe telling you that you cannot possibly spend the rest of your life with this person. The thought of it probably repulses you. more >>
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NDIBE'S DISCUSS
MASSOB, Ohaneze, and representation
OKEY NDIBE, (Nigeriaworld) - To defend Uwazurike and MASSOB's vision of an inarticulate Nigerian nation is not the same thing as believing that MASSOB has been mandated to speak for all Igbo. It is true that nobody elected Uwazurike as Biafra's leader, but it is also obvious that the man's mixture of quiet courage and eloquent dissection of the unjustness of the Nigerian nation has struck a chord with millions of Igbo.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Nigeria: A blessed & cursed nation
VICTOR 'NIYI OGUNFOLAJU, Fremont, CA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - As you can see, I made Nigeria the pride of black race, leader of all African countries, but, because of greed, spiritual wickedness, love of money and power, Nigeria is on her knees and her weakest points today, but I still love the land and the people that, notwithstanding, otherwise, I would have sent Tsunami, hurricane, earthquake, severe flood and famine to the land, God said. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("President Obasanjo and Babangida's game plan
CHRIS APOLOGUN, Ibadan, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - The initiators and promoters of this big diversionary tactic and decoy called the third term project would be patting themselves on the back and clicking their glass of champagne in their various inner recesses of their hill top mansions and their lavishly decorated penthouses all over the country and beyond. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Taking a shared responsibility for African peace and security
KAYODE OLADELE, Detroit, MI, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Beyond the issue of Africans resolving their problems internally is the question of shared responsibility. The assistance of the UN and the International community in the prevention of conflict in Africa is germane to the quest for peace and security in the region. This is a time for reconstruction. more >>
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BAYO'S PERISCOPE
TITHES: Never required of Christians by God (Part II)
SAMUEL BAYO AROWOLAJU, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The truth of this matter is that neither God nor Jesus nor the apostles ever asked Christians to tithe or make offerings. Since there is no written example of tithes and offering in the New Testament, a reasonable conclusion is that they are not Christian practices. Tithes and offerings were only required of the children of Israel in accordance with the commandments specifically given to them.... more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
God and Nigerian politics
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Nigerian politicians who are Christians need to form an organization that Christians all over Nigeria will recognize as a vetting body. And any person approved by this body would be highly recommended to other believers. The standards need to be high and those on the governing body cannot be bribed. more >>
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ODEYEMI'S ENGLAND CONFIDENTIAL
As Nigeria continues adrift
DIRAN ODEYEMI, London, UK (Nigeriaworld) - With recent events happening in Nigeria, I am not sure things ''gonna be alright'' from now onward and in the next years to come. I have checked my blood pressure (BP) to measure the level of the risk I am taking by thinking about events at home. The result is so bad that I have to redefine my interest and concentration.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("INEC and the rigging of 2007 election
MALOMO AJIBOLA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Since Professor Iwu and his group have concluded to use Electronic voting without any say from the Nigerian people or the political parties, the only conclusion to reach is that the election is already perfected. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The Alamieyeseigha saga: The Nigerian and British alliance
PRIYE S. TORULAGHA, (Nigeriaworld) - Perhaps, the constant military harassment of the Niger Delta compelled the British to look the other way and allow the governor to escape from London. While Nigerians are jumping all over the place and screaming one way or the other about what to do with Governor Alamieyesegha, the British are quietly strategizing on what to do next in order to maximize their political and economic interests. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Thirty-six ''good'' reasons to vote for Babangida to lead us to the balkanization of the country
AKINYEMI AKINLABI, Miami Gardens, FL, USA (Nigeriaworld) - To start with, the profile of my candidates is well known to Nigerians. He has served this nation so poorly that he was forced to step aside in November 17th 1993. You will remember him as the leader who nearly led the country to another civil war. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Between Obasanjo, DSP and our freedom
HAKEEM ABIMBOLA, (Nigeriaworld) - In the crudest format, DSP is a rogue but Obasanjo's actions are reflecting that of a bandit and he has something up his sleeve. I have a sneaky feeling that this 3rd term thing is about to happen. He is listening and they are persuading him and this is one issue Nigerians have to take up. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Re: The British allowed Governor Alamieyeseigha to escape
AKINLOLU AKINRUJOMU, (Nigeriaworld) - We deceive ourselves greatly if we think that Nigeria's fortune will improve if IBB, Atiku, Marwa and co ever step foot into Aso Rock. The truth however is a more terrifying and nightmarish scenario unimaginable because if President Obasanjo fails to raise Nigeria out of the doldrums no one can. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Can Nigeria get its breakthrough this century?
OLUGBENGA ADEMODI, (Nigeriaworld) - I think it is high time all the stakeholders in the country come together and determine what our problem is and the best way to tackle it. Things cannot just continue like this, otherwise the coming generation will have no future. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The death of Nnamdi
OLAWALE OYEWUMI, (Nigeriaworld) - As I capsizingly swim in the large pool of this sad and bad news, the acruable pains from Nnamdi Charles Okechukwu's demise is increased by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg's elegiac words that, ''I am always grieved when a man of real talents dies. The world needs such men than the heaven does.'' more >>
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TONYE'S WORLD
We were talking about Obasanjo's Third Term bid before Alamieyeseigha became a ''woman''
TONYE DAVID-WEST, USA (Nigeriaworld) - It's suspicious as it is scandalous that most of the Third Term opponents in the PDP are being swept away by the powerful wind of longevity and greed. Even the disgraced Bayelsa governor, has alleged that his travails are caused in part, by his opposition to a Third Term bid by the president. more >>
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PETERSIDE ECONOMIC REVIEW
Unlocking Africa’s economic potential through legal ownership
CHAMBERLAIN S. PETERSIDE, New York, NY, USA (Nigeriaworld) - With a potential reserve of wealth hidden in real estate holdings in Africa, unless the laws are updated and home-ownership expanded through broad-based long-term loan programs, it is unlikely that you could nurture a robust middle class or make a serious dent in the living standard of the masses. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("A travesty of justice
ADEBISI OBAFEMI, (Nigeriaworld) - The outcome of the Tafa Balogun's trial has taken the wind out of Obasanjo's anti-corruption crusade. It has not served as a deterrent to others. It has actually called into question the ability of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and its chairman, Nuhu Ribadu to successful prosecute graft cases involving a so called ''Big man''. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The 'Governor' disgraces Nigeria again
BAMIDELE O. ADELAYO, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Have we no shame at all? In civilized worlds or in law abiding societies or societies that have respect for the rule of law, the likes of Mr. Alamieyeseigha would have been prosecuted first for stealing such large amounts of money and laundering it abroad and second for attempting to evade the legal process, and possibly sentenced to prison for said infractions. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Alamieyeseigha in perspective
PATRICK ODIONIKHERE, UK (Nigeriaworld) - The president must scrap all the anti-corruption agencies such as ICPC and EFCC or upgrade them to full institutions in the form of specialized court of law, if fighting corruption is to be taken seriously and for continuity after his term of office. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("U.K. may request the extradition of governor Alamieyesigha
KAYODE OLADELE, Detroit, MI, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The procedure to be followed by the British government to request the extradition of governor Alamieyeseigha is governed by the British Extradition Act of 2003. The steps to be taken depend on what category of territory Nigeria falls. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Executive Constitutional Immunity is an absurdity that merits immediate removal
DAYO ALALADE, (Nigeriaworld) - The shamelessness of the Ijaw people, in particular, is mind-bugling. We now know why it is not worth campaigning for higher derivation shares from the federation accounts for the oil-producing area in the country, as any increase will simply disappear into the pockets of leaders from this area, while the poor masses still continue to pitifully cheer them on. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Free speech, the media and the war against corruption
ADEBAYO ADEJARE, (Nigeriaworld) - Social Critics and non-governmental organizations who helped expose the Military's atrocities are constrained in the matter unless there is adequate Media coverage. Most of the materials now published over the internet would never see the light of day left to our media operators in Nigeria. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Adewopo, NCC and dream killers
CHIDI OGUAMANAM, (Nigeriaworld) - Adewopo's mission at NCC is an urgent one that should not be sacrificed at the altar of intrigue, mischief and short-sighted politics. Whosoever was responsible for his suspension, the presidency or the Minister of Culture and Tourism, should lift the suspension immediately or otherwise erase the inscrutable veil surrounding this suspension for a worried Nigerian public. more >>
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UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT
Immunity my foot! - Arrest Alamieyesiegha and jail Balogun for years
ALFRED UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - ...there has to be a way to legally and cleanly repatriate Alamieyesiegha to Britain to face his jail sentence. Balogun should be sent to jail for ten years or more. The world is watching and other white collar criminals in Nigeria are watching. This two cases could set a precedent that may place Nigeria on a slippery slope to hell. more >>
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ONYINYE'S MIRROR ON LIFE
Responsibilities
ONYINYE OYEDELE, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - You work and you pray each day that God will bless you so that you can assist more people back home who really need that support, who appreciate your efforts, care about your survival out here and are very responsible with their lives. However, it is important that one does not play ''God'' in anyone's life, do the little or big you can afford to and leave the rest to God. more >>
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BABS' MUSE
Market tales to dance steps
BABS AJAYI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - The AfriCan Theatre Ensemble is at it again. Known for its commitment to arts and theatre, the AfriCan Theatre Ensemble is collaborating with Artword Theatre in its latest production. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The impact of HIV/AIDS on the civil service in Africa
CHINUA AKUKWE, Washington, DC, USA (Nigeriaworld) - In many Africa Military, the biggest threat is no longer neighboring armies but HIV/AIDS in its rank and file. The police force and other paramilitary organizations in Africa are dealing with high rates of HIV/AIDS with devastating impact on performance and morale. By 2020, HIV/AIDS will cause between 10 and 30 percent reduction in the labor force of AIDS hard hit countries in Africa. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Third Term Project: President Obasanjo should clear all ambiguities
OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - The Obasanjo presidency should be at its actualization stage now and that should involve selling the government's economic reforms messages harder and clearer to Nigerians with statistics and predictions of where it will leave an average Nigerian in the years to come. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Obasanjo: Be the ''going'' man...
AKEEM SOBOYEDE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Leaving office shouldn't be a problem for Obasanjo. It should be a solution to be cheerfully embraced. The same speculations of self-perpetuation hobbled, then eventually destroyed the Abacha regime. As it turned out Nigeria did quite well without Sani. So will it be with Obasanjo.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Alamieyeseigha, Itse Sagay, Nigeria, and The Ignobel Prize
DELE AJAJA, (Nigeriaworld) - It was understandable when some touts danced and jubilated to welcome the ''conqueror of the British Order'' back to Bayelsa, after the latter's failed attempt to launder their future in a foreign land. However, it remains incomprehensible when the speeches of knowledgeable people imply the same. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The unanswered questions on Tafa Balogun
JOHN AYODELE, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - There are many deceits going on in Nigeria and the conviction of Tafa Balogun will only serve the interest of fake nationalists if the real essence is not to remove all the cankerworms eating into the fabrics of the Nigerian nation. Obasanjo is part and parcel of the deceits. He needs to distinguish himself as a statesman in the mould of Awolowo, Bello and Azikwe. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("This scarcity of soul mates sef
VERA EZIMORA, (Nigeriaworld) - So let me get this straight - I should not work for love because whatever will be will be, and I should also go for what (who) I want when I see it (him), and while I am at that, I should not be judgmental about people, but yet I should know that not everyone is for me. Hmmm, I do not know about you, but from where I'm standing, that is humanly impossible. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Fair skin complexion and our attitude
OSSIE EZEAKU, Antwerp, Belgium (Nigeriaworld) - We are currently seeing the acceptance of the long discarded attributes of the black African beauty. The days of negative cartoons of black women with thick butts, and wide lips were gone. Today, such physical attributes are rather the bench-mark for beauty-conscious Caucasian women. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The new faces of Internet dating scam
ADEMOLA ARIYO, Trondheim, Norway (Nigeriaworld) - Space would not permit me to share devastating stories of people who have found themselves in hot soup as a result of internet dating. Like the saying goes in Nigeria: shine your eyes well well. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Alamieyeseigha's flee: A costly gamble
OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - The other option for him is to voluntarily offer to return to the United Kingdom to face his travail and if eventually he is jailed he will have some succor over there. What he promised he would provide his people during electioneering campaigns but which he failed to deliver, he would enjoy in Great Britain. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Diepreye Alamieyeseigha: Dancing naked at the market square
AKINYEMI AKINLABI, Miami Gardens, FL, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The daring reception DSP received on arrival was not different from the way Joshua Dariye was received in Plateau after he also jumped bail from London and if this trend is not checked, Tafa Balogun will be received the same way when he returns to Ila-Oragun in four months time. His return will be more laudable than the return of Bashorun MKO Abiola to Lagos (from London).... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Open Letter to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - Your Excellency, as a strong believer in your political philosophy, I will appreciate it if you can go out of your way to embark on massive road constructions in the entire Ajegunle, Ijora Badia, Ikotun, and other densely populated areas of the state who have the most voting population. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The other side of Alamieyeseigha palava
AWODOLA MAKANJU, Dublin, Republic of Ireland (Nigeriaworld) - Many are clamouring Gov Alamieyeseigha to resign. Have you ever seen any African leader like that? This is not our culture. Let's talk reality - no Africa leader will resign like that. He can only be booted out by force. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Alamieyeseigha: A fugitive from justice
ISO BASSEY, UK (Nigeriaworld) - If Alamieyeseigha was from a decent society, he would instantly become an outcast. He would have to hang his head in shame for the rest of his life. In some societies committing suicide would be the easiest option out. But not in Nigeria and definitely not in the Niger Delta. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Rogues in power
OLUFEMI SONEYE, (Nigeriaworld) - This is a group of ''Men Determine to Destroy'' MDD. It is nothing but a renegade faction of the People's Destructive Party, PDP. It is the same old horse, built on anger, disgust and disaffection. Nigerians need genuine leaders, men with integrity and programs to alleviate the ills of the country. We don't need Men in desperate search for relevance and power. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Obasanjo's war on corruption, casualties galore!
MIKE OZULUMBA, Boston, MA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - As President Obasanjo's so called war on corruption rages on, I find myself applauding his guts and at the same time suspicious of his style in prosecuting this war on corruption. For long a time in Nigeria's existence as an Independent nation, it appears that corruption has continued to out pace any other indicia of development.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("NSE's Trade Alert System (TAS): How not to protect investors
ADEYEMI JOHNSON, UK (Nigeriaworld) - There could be a rule requiring stockbrokers to provide their clients with a monthly valuation statement. Investors could then cross check this with the records held by CSCS or subscribe to TSA to provide them with a monthly statement. TAS could be used as a subscription service for investors to verify their stockbroker's valuation statement. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The key to progress in Nigeria lies in sincerity, not cynicism
D. AKINSANYA JULIUSON, (Nigeriaworld) - Can we alter our idea? Can we adapt? Can we find some way to see those clouds as 'silver lining delivery systems'? We can, if we are willing to try. If there is something we have the power to change, let’s change it. If there isn't, let’s change the way we are looking at it. more >>
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TONYE'S WORLD
Alamieyeseigha's love for God
TONYE DAVID-WEST, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Nigerians should never complain again if they are denied visas at Western embassies. They should not complain if they are denied bail in the UK for minor offenses such as traffic violation. They should not be angry if they are stereotyped because of the actions of their leaders. If an elected governor, ''His Excellency'' could turn to 'Her Excellency' and be so un-excellent.... more >>
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FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK
'Madam' Alamieyeseigha, 'Hot Mama' - The 'Bride' of the Century; Welcome 'home'!
Dr. FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - How are Nigerians in Diaspora reacting to this development, especially the citizens of Bayelsa State? The questions on the tongues of Nigerians are who is that Ijaw person in London that falsified records for the 'Hot Mama'. It should be thoroughly investigated and I hope his wife would be made to pay for his escape. more >>
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BAYO'S PERISCOPE
TITHES: Never required of Christians by God (Part I)
SAMUEL BAYO AROWOLAJU, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Admittedly, tithing is a commandment of the Lord given the children of Israel. There is no doubt about this. The problem today in our churches, is where many tithe collectors don't know what tithe is really all about and what is or should be the source of tithe or what the titheable items are. more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
Home Improvement Series XXIII - Roles of Men and Women
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Men, while the women are supposed to defer to us they lack nothing when it comes to gifts and ability, in-fact some of us men marry over our head. Women, respecting your husband has nothing to do with his ability or lack of, it is an act of obedience to God and when we disobey it shows we don't think God knows what He is doing. more >>
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BABS' MUSE
Alamieyeseigha: A Suspect and now a Fugitive
BABS AJAYI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - Alamieyeseigha has taken his misbehaviour too far.... The Nigerian government must do everything possible to redeem the nation's image by carefully facing up to the problems and challenges the misdemeanour of Mr. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha has caused us.... This is indeed a criminally minded man who should not be near any seat of power. more >>
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SHILGBA: FROM MY HEART
Nigeria: Political Associations Vs Political Ideology
LEONARD K. SHILGBA, Yokohama, Japan (Nigeriaworld) - Today, PDP is the party, and everyone that loses influence in PDP would want to form or join a political association and pretend to be defending democracy. So long as they were influential in the ruling party, they showed other people the way out of the party with impunity and acted as gods. These are selfish people who should not be taken seriously. more >>
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DUPE ASHAMA'S POLITICAL DIARY
London-based Segun Agbalajobi speaks of his mission for Ekiti State
DUPE ASHAMA, London, UK [Publisher of FOCUS and HI-LIFE Magazines] (Nigeriaworld) - I asked Segun Agbalajobi what inspired him to joining the race for governorship seat in Ekiti State. ''I want to go back to my fatherland''. This response from him was very sharp and I can see the burning desire in his resolve. But what with all he has achieved in England and considering the unpredictable outcome of politics in Nigeria? more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Liberty, Equality and Fraternity: The demystification of France
LEKAN AKINOSHO, Toronto, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - The youth in France, who are the new generation of freedom fighters, have decided to uphold the ideals of the Revolution and may God bless them. They do not want to be like their passive parents who are onlookers but have decided to put on the garment of John Locke who postulated the philosophy of human rights. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Obasanjo 2007: Nigeria finally precipitates!
CHUKWUMA AZUBUKO, Walnut Creek, CA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Watchers of Nigeria and Africa are once again warming up for another act in the tragedy of African nay Nigerian leadership play. All hopes of a genuine change in succession and progress originating from Nigeria are gradually turning to shock and despair as news continue to make rounds that General Olusegun Obasanjo is in fact scheming to perpetuate himself in power post 2007. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The Abacha in Obasanjo
JACKSON O. UDE, New York, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Soon, we will begin to hear and read about Youth Earnestly Ask For Obasanjo, YEAO and Daniel Kanu of the infamous Youth Earnestly Ask For Abacha, YEAH and the Two Million Man March, will be consulted to organize same for Baba Iyabo. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Charles Taylor: Why he would not escape prosecution for crimes against humanity
KAYODE OLADELE, Detroit, MI, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Perhaps, what should have been the 18th count against Taylor was ordering the torture and execution of two Nigerian Journalists, namely, Tayo Awotunsin of the Champion newspaper and Krees Imodibie of the Guardian who were killed in 1992 by Charles Taylor's rebels while on assignments in Liberia. The Taylor-backed RUF rebels singled them out as Nigerians among other captives for amputation.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The Immunity Clause and the fight against corruption
MAJEKODUNMI ADEGA, Toronto, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - The whole anti-corruption war has been reduced to a war against the governors. Do not get me wrong, I have no sympathy for any of these governors and left alone, they will all be doing very long jail terms with hard labor at Snake Island Prison. The point to be made is that governors are not the only corrupt officials in Nigeria. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Tangible money in intangible hands
OLUMIDE OGUNLEYE, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - It becomes alarming also because of the ratio of [crime] occurrence to our population and economic activities is skewed. Our level of economic development, institutional finacial infrastructure, the frequency and amount involved in crimes against the Nigerian economic system is huge enough to render the economy prostrate. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Cruel and unusual logic
EMMANUEL OGEBE, (Nigeriaworld) - As Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice aptly phrases it (perhaps Bennet’s perfect Black professional – good for strategic uses and not a breeder,) slavery was America's ''birth defect.'' Bennett's remarks are a CAT scan that there still remain troubling symptoms of this congenital disorder notwithstanding the drastic surgery that was the civil rights passage. more >>
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FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK
'Brother Tortoise', please come back from your shameful journey on Three-Term bid
Dr. FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - It is like Brother Tortoise's shameful journey, with the response that he won't stop until he has been disgraced. Most of the past African leaders ended up in shame. They are not as honorable as we take them to be. .. Nigerians are not going for the third term for any public office.... more >>
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TONYE'S WORLD
The proliferation of Nigerian churches in the US & the increasing divorce rate between the pastors & their spouses
TONYE DAVID-WEST, USA (Nigeriaworld) - As these pastors battle to save their flock from broken homes and marriages, they ought to pay greater attention to their families before roles are reversed and the church members begin to offer them marriage counseling. How do they say it - Charity begins at home? more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
Home Improvement Series XXII - Dating or Courtship?
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - If you agree with my definitions, then we can come to the conclusion that high school students have no business having boyfriends or girlfriends (especially because they are not ready for marriage), except of course if you live in Midwest America, where marriage after high school seem to be popular. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Immunity in International Law
IGBINEDION S. AISABOR, Mejiro, Tokyo (Nigeriaworld) - In many Conventions, for example, international law recognises local or domestic contextualisation of international law principles when it makes the enactment or enforcement of legal rules subject to the domestic legal system or Constitution of each State Party. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("RE: Lambo tasks health commissioners on MDG
CHIKWE IHEKWEAZU, (Nigeriaworld) - Important challenges remain in a country with very high mortality rates among children under five years such as in Nigeria. We know that improving routine immunization can prevent many deaths, yet we do not seem to be able to muster the necessary will and resolve to ensure improved outcomes for our children. more >>
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FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK
Banning overseas medical treatment for Nigerian public officials
Dr. FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The earlier Nigerian government banned Nigeria public officials' overseas medical trips, and refurbished quite a number of Hospitals in Nigeria the better for the 'Brain Gain' in the health industry. If they want the health sector to be working well, Nigerian Government should make sure the policymakers should be treated in the same Hospital when they are sick. more >>
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OFFOARO - POET WITHOUT BORDERS
 PDP - (Military) vs. MDD - (Civilian) - (I)
GODSON OFFOARO, Washington, DC, USA (Nigeriaworld) - It will be from members on this [MDD] list that will emerge the needed vibrant opposition that Nigeria politics currently lack. If speculated MDD dreams and or policies endure, it should be able to be ready to get power as soon as the inevitable course of the present military backed PDP runs out. more >>
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BABS' MUSE
A corrupt National Assembly and its Owambe ways
BABS AJAYI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - It is wicked and callous for Mr. Nnamani to even think of using the nation's hard-earned foreign exchange to buy an exotic car just for the sake of life of buffoonery. ...the nation is saddled with an Owambe Assembly and legislooters who feel life is all about how big your agbada and babariga is, how long your convoy is, and how much your private palace is worth.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The scourge of First Ladies!
MIKE ONWUKWE, Arusha, Tanzania (Nigeriaworld) - Maryam Babangida, apart from her loud and awesome dress code, is better known for Better life project for rural women. Of course this project bettered the life of selected few and her relatives. Chief Ukpabi Asika's wife Chinyere Asika had Otu olu obodo OOO for short. Of course the outcome produced the inevitable result of zero raised to the third power. Mrs Victoria Gowon and Maryam Abacha.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Settlement and adjustment issues of Nigerian immigrants
EZEKIEL ETTE, East Richmond, IN, USA (Nigeriaworld) - There were problems with the American culture. From ordering food in a restaurant to finding a date, the new arrivals from Nigeria felt like a fish out of the water. We left Nigeria knowing that we spoke English, but the spoken English we encountered in America was different. Names of food were different and as many looked at menus, they could not find amala, garri, rice and beans, moi-moi or edikang Ikong. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("State University graduates and the Nigerian labour market
CHISOM OWHONDA-WOPARA, Milton Keynes, UK (Nigeriaworld) - If our degrees are good enough for Universities and employers abroad who have world class standards, I find it preposterous that some Nigerian employers would reject such degrees for the single fact that they were obtained in state universities. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Access Bank's sack of poly and State universities degree holders
OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - To start with, most of the sacked workers are breadwinners in their own right and Imokhuede did not give any other reasons for their sack other than that they had the ''misfortune'', to have attended some higher institutions even though are accredited institutions of learning by the Universities Commission. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Is IBB really evil?
ABUBAKAR ADAMU, England, UK (Nigeriaworld) - IBB's name can have different effects on different people. Some get to the point of ecstasy and feel they can fly with joy and excitement. Others hearing IBB name may get to the point of depression and feel suicidal. It therefore seems to me, no one is indifferent to the name IBB in Nigeria Politics or indeed those with interests in Nigerian affairs. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("An Open Letter to Mr. Soludo
ADEDAPO T. ADENEKAN, Baltimore, MD, USA (Nigeriaworld) - My proposition to you could be a test of your seriousness on how much you are committed to fighting corruption in Nigeria. I am hoping that I have planted a beautiful seed in your heart toward your continued effort at making Nigeria the great country you envision. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Tribute to Dr. Yusufu Bala Usman
Dr. ALKASUM ABBA, (Nigeriaworld) - Dr. Bala Usman was simply an unfathomable mine of information. The meticulous researcher that he was, Dr Bala Usman had files on all sorts of subjects and all kinds of people. If you had ever given him a copy of a seminar paper or something you had written, he had a file on it. If you were looking for information on any subject, ask him. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("RE: Study team on fiscal responsibility law off to Brazil
ADEDAPO T. ADENEKAN, Baltimore, MD, USA (Nigeriaworld) - There is absolutely something and everything wrong with the culture of foreign trips by our elected officials. Not only is this type of activity making a mockery of Nigeria's democracy, it is anti-economic development. The only justification for foreign trips, if they must occur at all, is to attract foreign investment. more >>
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PETERSIDE ECONOMIC REVIEW
Hand to Mouth: Is Nigeria emerging from economic vicious circle to financial stability?
CHAMBERLAIN S. PETERSIDE, New York, NY, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Given its economic potential with little or no external debt in the horizon, Nigeria would definitely become more credit-worthy and garner confidence of international financiers. This means a lot, because strong financial standing often translates to better ability to attract increased foreign direct or portfolio investment... more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
Home Improvement Series XXI - Choosing who to marry!
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - All of us are attracted to certain things in the opposite sex, while attraction is not a sin or a bad thing, it is not the reason you marry the person. ... After attraction comes ''compatibility'', when you are attracted to someone, then you need to find out if that person has habits that you cannot live with.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Mrs. Stella Obasanjo's death: An antithesis to African culture
CHIKE E. OKAFOR, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Those little girls that look up to the late first lady as a leader, a modern African woman, who defies the traditional rule of the thumb, will for ever be saddened and disappointed by the poignant act that took her life. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("RE: UK may tighten visa noose on Nigeria
MUYIWA ABE, Manchester, UK (Nigeriaworld) - There are thousands of Nigerian youths all over the world who are genuinely in search of greener pasture simply because of the poor conditions back in Nigeria. These are vulnerable people. The agony they go through, the culture shock they are subjected to and the constant harassment they face is enough humiliation. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Nigeria: Matters arising
OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - It is so unfortunate that our country fits into Albert Einstein's definition of Insanity in the sense that once the grief is over about a calamity; it becomes business as usual until another calamity occurs ''over and over again''. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Corruption and the Two-Tier Health Care System in Nigeria
PRIYE S. TORULAGHA, (Nigeriaworld) - Are Nigerian leaders not aware that going overseas for medical treatment is the surest way for any foreign power to penetrate the national security of the county? Are these leaders not aware that putting oneself at the mercy of a foreign medical team is the surest way for a foreign country to gather critical intelligence on the medical and mental state of a leader? more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Much ado about kidnapping
ADEMOLA ARIYO, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - ...the permanent solution to kidnapping, just like all other crimes, is for all of us to fear God and love our neighbours. If we love our neighbours, we will not steal from them. If we love our neighbours, we will not kidnap and kill them. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Letter to my Little Sister
DOKUBO M. GOODHEAD, Seattle, WA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - I am not a stranger to the iron fist with which the Nigerian state is dealing with these five women. My family has been destroyed by various manifestations of this iron fist; so has the Niger Delta. And so in many ways, the travails of these five innocent women mirror the larger travails of the people of the Niger Delta. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("A question of Africa
GBENGA BADEJO, (Nigeriaworld) - Is there a curse upon Africa or is it just the lot of our continent to be everyone's lap dog? Africa has steadfastly continued on its path of destruction since the last century. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Security in Nigeria - Privilege or right?
YANE KUMBIN, (Nigeriaworld) - Is there a curse upon Africa or is it just the lot of our continent to be everyone's lap dog? Africa has steadfastly continued on its path of destruction since the last century. more >>
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TONYE'S WORLD
Our dollar pastor$
TONYE DAVID-WEST, USA (Nigeriaworld) - ...nothing wrong in having a fund-raising Sunday ... My grouse, however, is with the methodology of accomplishing this noble goal. ...decked in a made-in-heaven three-piece suit of an unimaginable styling and cost....the pastor made it clear that those who were holding back risked damnation from God. He stated clearly that even if you do not have, you must give. more >>
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BABS' MUSE
Nigeria's lootoctats and the debt of a nation
BABS AJAYI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - All members of the Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha regimes should be speaking to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and detailing their wealth and assets. Mallam Ribadu should be comparing notes with the British Intelligence, the MI5, the German Intelligence, the CIA and the Central Banks in the West. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln(" November 10: Why we will not give-up
LEBURAH GANAGO, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The Rivers State government, Ken’s home state, has to this day refused to recognize the contributions of the man to the development of the state by naming any monument in the state after him, even at a time the environmental and minority rights legend is being honoured by governments, organizations and individuals across the globe. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln(" The Late Mrs. Stella Obasanjo - Death & Destiny
Rev. C. KINGSTON EKEKE, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Nigeria does not need a beauty queen as a first lady but a mother and a woman of wisdom, virtue and purpose. Nigeria does not need a first lady who wants to compete with Hollywood and Nollywood actresses. Nigeria needs a first lady who possesses character, charisma and courage to uplift the lives of millions of poor, wretched and oppressed women in our society. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("PRONACO: The Nigerian Syndrome
ADEBISI OBAFEMI, (Nigeriaworld) - If this was Obasanjo government or PDP dilly-dallying over national issues many members of PRONACO would have written insulting open letter to Mr President letting him know how low they think of him and how the PDP is a party in disarray, populated by contractors, assassins and mismanagers. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Re: International Law, governor Alamieyeseigha and Sovereign immunity by Itse Sagay
JOE WASHINGTON, (Nigeriaworld) - The Nigerian people look to its elite for direction unfortunately, it is regrettable that Professor Sagay missed a point by making a case of vendetta for the governor rather than an unequivocal statement of fact. Those who support evil and do nothing are inviting shame as well as violence. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Still on Stella: Reuben, Gani, Akinyele and Obasanjo
JOHN AYODELE, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - If one checks the antecedence of Alex Akinyele either as Babangida’s errand boy or Abacha’s bootlicker, it will be apt to see his quick and excessive response to Fawehinmi as that of the prodigal son looking for some relevance. It may mean that of someone trying to erase his dirty records for a clean slate. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Ogunlewe: Ambition turning to obsession
OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - As it is now, FERMA traffic management is like a ''bull in china's shop'' and the true motive for its conceptualization may not really manifest till sometimes around election period. Already, ''the leopard has started to show its skin'' as locals and aliens living in Lagos have had terrible experiences in the hands of these so called FERMA traffic managers. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Why in Nigeria do we prefer delusion to confussion?
D. AKINSANYA JULIUSON, (Nigeriaworld) - We would rather cling to an opinion, no matter how ill-founded, than cast ourselves adrift on the ocean of bewilderment. If we can now find the courage to concede that there is something we don't know we can begin to make a priceless discovery. We won't find out the truth until we stop believing in a convenient assumption. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The lessons of our times
CHIJIOKE A. NWAMARA, Maryland, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The fact that death can come at any hour, to any individual, must spur us on to live in such a way that if we are called away unexpectedly, we would have left behind us a legacy of honesty, decency and Love. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("RE: Traditional rulership in Kwara State: An uphill task for Saraki's administration
TAIWO ABDULRAHEEM, UK (Nigeriaworld) - If one checks the antecedence of Alex Akinyele either as Babangida’s errand boy or Abacha’s bootlicker, it will be apt to see his quick and excessive response to Fawehinmi as that of the prodigal son looking for some relevance. It may mean that of someone trying to erase his dirty records for a clean slate. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("(Re)Building the African society: What the United States owes us
NONSO OKEREAFOEZEKE, Norfolk, VA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The US would not be nearly as rich, powerful, or influential as it is today if not for its well-documented plunder of Africans and the African society. Beyond the generally known laundry list of the US and other Western inactions...what practical steps can the US take this early 21st Century to right its wrongs toward Africa? more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Measles, ''successes'' and the Minister of Health
CHIKWE IHEKWEAZU, (Nigeriaworld) - By the silence of health professionals in the polio saga and the comments of those that have spoken points to a lack of confidence in vaccines, one of the true triumphs of modern medicine...they relinquish not only the benefits of their training and education, but also their moral and ethical responsibilities. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("President Obasanjo, your legacies
DAVID U. IDIONG, Saudi Arabia (Nigeriaworld) - ...most of the people in power came into power through a highly corrupted election. So, I think one of the greatest legacies our president can leave for Nigerians is to conduct a transparently free and fair election. more >>
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LAUGHTERAMA NAIJA
Babangida & Alamieyeseigha with Pope John Paul II at his death bed • A Nigerian dies & goes to hell • The story of the Nigerian contractor in the US
TONYE DAVID-WEST, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Unknown to most, as Pope John Paul II was dying; he sent a message to Babangida and Alamieyeseigha (one Christian and one Muslim) to come to his home in the Vatican. more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
Home Improvement Series XX - ''Letter to Pastors''
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - I want to suggest to you to have someone in your life that can challenge what you are doing and you will respect that person's opinion. As human being, it is easy for success to get into our head. ''I now have a 1000 member church, I have arrived'' then you get the ''Bishop'' title and no one can talk to you anymore. more >>
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ONYINYE'S MIRROR ON LIFE
Communication…………The wonders of GSM in Nigeria
ONYINYE OYEDELE, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - I pray that other basic necessities in Nigeria will experience the same revolution that telecom has experienced. Light, water, transportation and sanitation.... Thank you GSM for connecting villages to cities, cities to countries, countries to countries and continents to continents. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Nigeria's wickedest Weekend of Death
OLAWALE OYEWUMI, (Nigeriaworld) - Men are made to live and die it is true, but tragedy becomes doubly tragic when with human doing and undoing, hidden maps to the bearing of safety, they give out to misforune. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln(" TRIBUTE TO CHIEF STELLA OBASANJO: A Journalist's Pen Portrait: My Encounter with Nigeria's Late First Lady
ALABA YUSUF, London, UK (Nigeriaworld) - My meeting with Mrs. Stella Obasanjo, Nigeria's First Lady, happened to be her last assignment before she jetted out of Britain, after a fruitful business trip to Her Majesty - The Queen's abode, where she attended the Caribbean Expo 2001 held in the Docklands. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Events of October 22, 2005: The case for atonement
UCHENNA ODOGWO, USA (Nigeriaworld) - There is a strong certainty in the existence and presence of the Nigerian tin-god, whose activities are inherently devilish and wicked. It is the one responsible for 45 years of confusion and disaster. It is the one who should bear the responsibility of the events of October 22, 2005, before and after. more >>
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OKEZIE, THE OUTSIDER
Nas and the meaning of friendship
OKEZIE CHUKWUMERIJE, Houston, TX, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Defending dishonorable friends is often misunderstood as excusing or justifying their dishonorable actions. But there is a qualitative difference between calling attention to the redeeming qualities of a person's character and excusing the deplorable aspects of his character. No person is completely evil. No person is without redeeming qualities. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Reflections on the Nigerian Diaspora Scientists' Conference
AKINBOLA PATRICK, (Nigeriaworld) - It is when we are able to pay attention to some organizational shortcomings, that we can begin to cultivate the needed critical mass around issues that affect us in the Diaspora, leading to a more intimate awareness of the assets that we can bring to bear both in the Diaspora and at home. It is this type of synergy that can unleash the creative energies of our peoples at a global level.... more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("The supremacy and inconsistencies of traditions: A case of Egba and Iruekpen ontology of burial
YEMI OKE, (Nigeriaworld) - I'm intrigued and puzzled that the livings have refused...the dead a peaceful rest. I personally felt that all these needless flexing of muscles as to superiority or inferiority of traditions and ontology of burial either perceived from the perspectives of a ''daughter'' or ''wife'' should stop to avoid degeneration into ethnic clashes. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Lessons of the Black Weekend
OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - It is so unfortunate that our country fits into Albert Einstein's definition of Insanity in the sense that once the grief is over about a calamity; it becomes business as usual until another calamity occurs ''over and over again''. Truly we know how to grieve but we are insane about how to marshal plans to forestall a future re-occurrence of such calamities. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Stealing from the dead
ADEBISI OBAFEMI, (Nigeriaworld) - There is no justification for what happened in Lisa village Ogun state on 22/10. From my research it is very rare for a group of people to steal from a plane crash disaster site where hundreds of people have died. What happened in Lisa, Ogun State is barbaric and calls into question our dignity as a people. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Social Security and sustainability of the Nigerian polity
Dr. OLUROPO RUFUS AYODELE, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - We as Nigerians need to change our value systems and the way we see things and we should stop to act desperately and make things work. Nigeria needs a social security system that would prevent people from acting desperately before it can make progress in all aspect of socio-politico-economic spectrum. more >>
"); dz.writeln(""); dz.writeln("Gov Daniel said he has fulfilled his promise in Ogun State: I don't think so
ADEDAPO T. ADENEKAN, Baltimore, MD, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Some may, now, not appreciate OGD's achievements because of their intolerance for delayed gratification or their penchant for the instant dividends of democracy. However, some of us recognize that time lags are associated with government policies and projects. ...within a macroeconomic policy framework, time lags represent a very inauspicious factor. more >>
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BAYO ADEDOTUN, (Nigeriaworld) - We need to change our attitudes first and then ask for God assistance. If we are truly righteous, God will not wait for our prayers before He acts! The reality is that we are not! more >>
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CHIKWE IHEKWEAZU, Harare, Zimbabwe (Nigeriaworld) - He looks at me in bewilderment! Then he calmly explains, other than a ''farmers market'' at the outskirts of town, there are no markets in Harare, everyone shops in supermarkets! Hmmm..well I thought..what would all our women do in Nigeria if they were deprived of the socialisation of a typical Nigerian market? more >>
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YUSHAU A. SHUAIB, Abuja, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - Waziri was a man who didn't believe in destructive political contests especially with friends. While his friends from other regions and states vie for electoral offices and got offer of juicy political appointments, he was contented with supporting his friends. more >>
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FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK
Traditional rulership in Kwara State: An uphill task for Saraki's administration
Dr. FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Saraki might be sitting on the jaws of a volcanic eruption if care is not taking, with all known and unknown gadgets waiting for an opportunity to foment trouble in Kwara State, the 'State of Harmony'. ... I can see it coming. Traditional issues and religion are the two dangerous weapons that could turn Kwara State into a battle ground. more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
Home Improvement Series XIX - ''Empty Nest Syndrome - Immigrants' new Nightmare''
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Many [immigrant] empty nesters are now planning to go back home. With the kids and grandkids moving thousands of miles away, retirement round the corner, and nothing to occupy their time except going to work, watching TV, discussing ...politics with friends and ''Owambe'' parties. ...wives were never seen as someone to have fun with, just someone to raise the kids and make food. more >>
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REMI OYEYEMI'S OPEN MIND
 Speaking ill of the dead
REMI OYEYEMI, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Presedent Obasanjo is doing everything he could to appropriate as much political capital from this death of his wife. ...visited the crash site and laid some wreath in the memory of the victims. ...not enough. If he were a man with heart, he should have requested for a modest burial arrangement for his wife in light of those families who lost their relatives in that unrelated crash. more >>
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AYO FAWIBE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Even if Obasanjo is a layman in aviation matters, he should know now that the industry is highly professional and technical. The politics of 'settling' party loyalists swept away an able administrator and visionary leader, Doctor (Mrs.) Kema Chikwe from the saddle as aviation minister and thereafter, we've had a Yuguda and now an Aborishade. more >>
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FEMI AJAYI REPORTING
Nigerians in Atlanta paid tributes to Stella Obasanjo and remembered the victims of plane crash
FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Nigerians in Atlanta paid tributes to late Nigerian President's wife, Omotayo Stella Obasanjo, and the victims of Bellview plane crash Friday, October 28, 2005. The interdenominational service was held at the Nigerian Consulate Office, Atlanta. more >>
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UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT
Is Orji Kalu grieving more than the bereaved?
ALFRED UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - If Kalu feels that he is the most affected by this tragedy, how about the relatives and husband of the first lady? In Igboland, when a man starts grieving more than the bereaved, he is regarded with suspicion. ... What was the symbolism of a 7-day mourning period in Abia State when the federal government declared a 3-day mourning period? more >>
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TONYE'S WORLD
A nation of amnesia
TONYE DAVID-WEST, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The news that the First Lady died of complications from cosmetic surgery (and not a life threatening one) to remove fat and enhance her looks, makes her death even more tragic and in fact, a complete waste. When she left Abuja for Spain, she was hale and hearty, a woman full of life, now, she would return as a corpse because of a desire to overcome nature. more >>
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BABS' MUSE
Daniel Igali and the dream school in Balyesa State
BABS AJAYI, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - Daniel Igali would have done it all by himself if he has the means and he would have continued on the journey to build a modern school for Eniwari and its neighbours all alone but it is clear that he needs help. We all must join him to complete this project and put smiles on the faces of the children there.... more >>
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EMMANUEL ONUOHA, Lagos, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - So I ask, why did the Saraki bank fail? Which of the evils did it commit? Could it have been the work of the devil? What did the owners of the bank, the Sarakis, contribute to the demise of the Societe Generale Bank? Was it a case of putting square pegs in round holes as for instance, having a medical personnel in a top executive position of a bank? more >>
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OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, (Nigeriaworld) - The faster May 2007 approaches the more apprehensive and confused most of these Chief Executives who are currently shielded by the ill-conceived Immunity Clauses. The reason is that most of them, especially those that would have served their terms out, would be faced between ''the devils and the deep blue seas''. more >>
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CHUKWUDI NWOKOYE, Washington, DC, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The problem of Nigeria's football lies with the management. Let the football administrators go and take lessons from the management of Enyimba Football Club of Aba and Dolphins Football Club of Port Harcourt. Both teams have Nigerian coaches and administrators. Nigeria had never won the CAF Cup of Champions, but Enyimba won it back to back through two different coaches, both coaches are Nigerians. more >>
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FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL
My Prayer for Mr. President and the people of Nigeria
FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - It has been said that you don't know what a person is made of until that person is under pressure. From all indications and news, the President of Nigeria has demonstrated true leadership to all Nigerians in the midst of this tragedy to him personally and to the country God has called him to lead. more >>
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OLUMIDE OGUNLEYE, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - President Obasanjo must be reminded that people who don’t learn from history are bound to repeat the mistakes of history. They told Abacha then that without him continuing in office, Nigeria was doomed. The PDP and special advisers to president Obj are saying the same thing to him and trying desperately to convince the rest of us about it. more >>
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ADEKUNLE AJISEBUTU, Winnipeg, MB, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - Mr. Ehindero, the whole world and the international community is watching you. This is happening less than 3 months of your ascendancy to the ''throne'' of the IGP. Are Nigerians safe? Can they sleep with their eyes closed believing their lives and property is secured with your police? more >>
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CHRIS NGWODO, (Nigeriaworld) - In the light of current events, it is fair to interpret the end of the age of Pisces as the decline of Christianity or Judeo-christianism as we know it. It is not the death of the gospel of Christ but that of the institutions, models and paradigms that have come to represent it over the centuries. more >>
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BAYO'S PERISCOPE
Mrs. Stella Obasanjo should not have died
SAMUEL BAYO AROWOLAJU, USA (Nigeriaworld) - President Olusegun Obasanjo should not allow his wife to die in vain. The greatest memorial Obasanjo and his friends in the National Assemblies should give to his late wife today is to propose a Bill to the National Assemblies banning routine medical check ups and treatments overseas by government officials. more >>
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FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK
Adieu Omotola Stella Obasanjo and the 117 Bellview Passengers
Dr. FEMI AJAYI, Atlanta, GA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The death of Stella Obasanjo, and the 117 passengers on the BellView Airline this past weekend, came as a shock and premature to all of them. Could the circumstances surrounding these deaths have been prevented? Many have experienced near death experiences, which might help us to understand how well you have to live your life, positively. more >>
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TONYE'S WORLD
A thousand and one lessons from the life & death of First Lady, Stella Obasanjo
TONYE DAVID-WEST, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The news that the First Lady died of complications from cosmetic surgery (and not a life threatening one) to remove fat and enhance her looks, makes her death even more tragic and in fact, a complete waste. When she left Abuja for Spain, she was hale and hearty, a woman full of life, now, she would return as a corpse because of a desire to overcome nature. more >>
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IKE EWEAMA, U.S. Army (Nigeriaworld) - My people say ''Agbako nyu mamiri Ogba ofufu'' (When you come together and urinate in one place, the foam is stronger). This means you have to agree to come together in the first place (National Sovereign Conference). What other truth can be more glaring than the fact that these agitations will continue until the ramshackle called Nigeria is reconstructed with steels and beams of public accountability, probity and social justice in the body polity. more >>
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ADEBISI I. OBAFEMI, Ashburton, New Zealand (Nigeriaworld) - ...my boys noticed the unusual presence of so many police checkpoints. Suddenly, I was faced with the stack reality of life in Lagos as the car eased into grandma's street. Her street was unusually congested. There is now a beer parlour on the street with extension of sitting arrangement onto the street making it difficult for cars to pass through. more >>
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CHRIS NGWODO, (Nigeriaworld) - In the absence of systemic predictability, Nigerians have turned to God as a somewhat more predictable, less fallible arbiter of their existence. This is the kernel of the religious revival that has gripped our country in the last decade. God and not the state or the court is now the last hope of the common man. more >>
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OLAWALE OYEWUMI, (Nigeriaworld) - As my fore-fathers and great teachers had done to the shakers and movers of their different days and eras, I apportion myself the role of submitting the misery-records and worry-files of the human family to your cerebrums as mental crackerjacks, and to your conscience as, hopefully, avowed foes of villainous evil. more >>
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JIM I. AKHERE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - We should count ourselves blessed to have known or interacted with Hon Justice Omorodion.... Those who play god between man and man ought to ascend above corrupt motives in the discharge of their sacrosanct duties The Late Hon Justice Omorodion worked assiduously towards this worthy goal. She has acted well her part. She is re-united with the fons et origo. more >>
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