Govt by fraud and force: Is there a way back for Nigeria? E O EKE, UK If the Imo State govt was elected by the people, the governor would have thought of the electoral consequences of inviting the army to attack defenceless villages in the name of looking for faceless security operatives.

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT UPDATED: Chimamanda by Flavour- Alfred plays and sings the song ALFRED O. UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA

THE CHRISTIAN WALK A billet-doux to all in the age of coronavirus and more MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Nature unleashed on us in Texas the most gelid weather in a generation. We didn't prepare for it the least, but the Holy Spirit gave us a head up penultimate weekend as I told my wife, Dr Margie on Friday February 13, 2021 that we should get out of Cameron for change of environment.

The Sting of Death Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA It is only the living that suffers from the sting of death. The dead does not know what happens to those he or she left behind. Some time ago, I came across a hen that slumped and died instantly. She left seven little chicks behind. They clustered around the carcass of their mother and were weeping in their own language.

Unusual Parenting Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada They saw God has given them an “unusual” child. Another version says - “no ordinary,” ”beautiful,” “proper child” and more. What the Holy Spirit is saying is that you are not just a vehicle to bring forth a child to this world, you are the authorized dealer that will put value on your child.

"America is Back" with Multilateralism YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Were America to be real America during the gestation period of Coronavirus in China, America through her quintessential leadership, would have tamed the widespread and global mutations of the lethal virus ravaging the world.

Legion of Demons Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA I wanted to pray for him and for those invisible forces around him. He shouted, 'No! We don't want that. It will destroy our power!' Immediately he disappeared like lightening.

Fighting Herdsmen Terrorism is NOT "Stoking Ethnic-Hatred" (Part 2) Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican Kadaria Ahmed is beginning to speak up now against what she called 'ethnic-hate-filled journalism in Nigeria,' simply because, her kinsmen killer-herdsmen and the Northern Muslim Oligarchy controlled FG of Nigeria are now beginning to be on the receiving end of ethnic profiling in the country!

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Of kidnappers, ransom and the irenic journey of life MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA I was kidnapped, physically kidnapped from Cotonou the administrative capital city of Benin Republic by the goons of deceased Nigeria's military dictator; Gen. Sani Abacha on Friday February 14, 1997. The whole saga was masterminded by Mr. Matthew Sunday Adoli, then Nigerian Ambassador in the Republic of Benin.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES The Big Storm and way out (Part 2) SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria There are records of many terrible storms in history and up to date. But there was one that the people in the storm acted wisely and their lives were saved.

Fighting Herdsmen Terrorism is NOT "Stoking Ethnic-Hatred" (Part 1) Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican the federal government's non-challant attitude over this matter tells us two things about the mindset of the people piloting the affairs of Nigeria today. It is ether the government itself does not understand the gravity of the problem at hand, or

Labourers Are Needed Part 2 (Prayer points for the right labourers) Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Labourers who know that all things work together for good to those who love God and to those who are called according to His purpose.

The passing of Yisa Shofoluwe "Show-for-Luwe", alias the "Dean of Defence"! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium Yisa Shofoluwe's debut match for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Ghana, in 1983, in Kaduna, in a 1984 Nations' cup qualifier, made him an instant hit for the Super Eagles of Nigeria! He was the "man -of -the match"!

Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande: The loud silence of a quintessential Awoist! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA The only political mistake Alhaji Jakande made was his acceptance to serve under the regime of the cruel Abacha's administration.

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT “Kiss and Say Goodbye” – The Manhattans. Reprised by Alfred Obiora Uzokwe ALFRED O. UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA I have always loved this song and have always wanted to play and sing it.

Can we afford bicameral legislature? ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria In June 2005 we were so ecstatic in celebrating the debt relief offered us, a relief of over $20billion dollars, which was beyond the total revenue of Nigeria for one year.

An Open Letter to Yoruba activist, Mr. Sunday Ìgbòho! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Some of your brave contemporaries have been on what I call necessary trouble on our collective road to nowhere in the past! But there is a caveat to your activism methods of agitation.

Non negotiable unity is an imposition E O EKE, UK Nigeria's unity is irrelevant at this time because the country is already falling apart and can only be stopped from disintegrating violently.

Anambra 2021: Help is on the way to Make our State Great Again EJIKE ONUOGU, New York, USA

Beware of Holy Fraudsters Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Instead of adoring the Lord, they adore their pockets. ... One of the holy fraudsters operating in Anambra State boasted that he would raise seven dead bodies in one of the mortuaries on 28 January 2021.

Sunday Igboho's visit to Ibarapa: Necessacary lawlessness (Part 2) AKINYEMI AKINLABI, Former Chairman, Ibarapa Central Local Govt The most annoying part of my encounter with the torture the Seriki made our people go through was in 2014 when 5 of my vigilantes in the local government were arrested by SARS and detained at Ibadan office of SARS for 10 days.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK UPDATED BY AUTHOR: America Decides 2020 and the fate of Gov. Akeredolu in Ondo 2020 MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Now that Mr. Akeredolu is about to complete his first term, he should not be politically confident that his second term is a -shoo-in and his re-election a foregone conclusion. He may be surprised. If he does two things as revealed to us by His Majesty on High, he will win re-election by slim margin.

VALENTINE Part 2 (Mark Angel Comedy) (Episode 299)

Latrines as toilets (Restrooms) in Africa! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA In this 21st-century and postmodern era, it is unbelievable to still see the medieval times very much prevalent in Africa.

My Month of Moving from Labour to Success Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Labour is not an attractive word when compared to blessing, mercy, favour and similar words of grace. But it will interest you that the root of all those words is labour.

Igbo Youth: Jonathan's return in 2023 will be a misnomer! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Kai...Kai...Kai.GEJ!!! Do not listen to AGIPs!; They're ignorant people with no moral identity.; Let your peaceful mien and grace ace us.; Get the Eastern youth together to ask for equity.

Stingy Men Association Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Many odd and ridiculous associations or clubs are springing up here and there in this digital age. ... The latest is the Stingy Men Association.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK FLASHBACK: From 2016 to 2021: Published Thursday Nov. 10, 2016 -- Re-God has not called me if Trump becomes U.S. President MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA the True Lord God Almighty allows certain events to occur and certain people to be planted in pinnacles of political power by Satan to achieve His purpose. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon thought it was his demon god, Nebo, that was behind his military exploits and conquests....

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT Computer eye strain and how an unexpected set of glasses helped ALFRED O. UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA I noticed that I developed the tendency to rub my eyes frequently while sitting in front of the screen. It started with periodic sensation of grit in the eyes, then quickly morphed into a sensation of eye strain.

We all need urgent mental health evaluation in Nigeria, nay Africa YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA If I were to be President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I would declare a state of emergency on national cognitive behavior and healthcare from day one.

Sunday Igboho's visit to Ibarapa: Necessacary lawlessness (Part 1) AKINYEMI AKINLABI, Former Chairman, Ibarapa Central Local Govt In my more than 30 years in politics and political campaign in Ibarapa, I have never seen the large crowd mobilized to Ibarapa by Sunday Igboho's address. The mobilized people demonstrated voluntary resolution to fight for their rights and reclaim the land from the oppressors.

Nigeria National Identity Card, national insecurity and national unseriousness AKINYEMI AKINLABI, Former Chairman, Ibarapa Central Local Govt Please permit me to use my constituency, Ibarapa zone of Oyo state, as example of the government's un-seriousness in issuing national ID card to the people. The entire Ibarapa zone (three local governments) was given just one ID registration computer to be used by an adult population of over 500,000 people.

Gen Irabor is illustrious Igbo son DIMM U. OKWUKWU General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea (LEO) Irabor, born 5th October 1965 at Aliokpu Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, LGA, of Delta State, is Ika Igbo; just like I am an Ikwerre Igbo. Nwodo is an Nsukka Igbo. All Igbos are Igbos without discrimination.

30 Areas to ask for the anointing Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Below are some [30] areas you can ask for the anointing. Pray it meaningfully and seriously and expect answers.

Why African liberation may not be so easy Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican In a recent interview video clip that went viral on social media, the Ghanaian author, poet, playwright and academic, Ama ata Aidoo, answered some of the most difficult questions about Africa, posited to her by a European lady journalist that interviewed her.