Msgr. Nathaniel C. Obiagba, first priest civil lawyer in West Africa: A tribute Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican The Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha was once again, thrown into a mourning mood on September 14, 2020, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This time, that of its eldest and most energetic, hardworking priest civil lawyer, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nathaniel Chidozie Obiagba.

Again, Obasanjo's sermon on Nigeria ABIODUN KOMOLAFE, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State Looking at the merits of his arguments, have Obasanjo's accusers realized that those issues he raised can be supported by true empirical facts, which have nothing to do with sentiments?

On the Peter Edochie saga: A case of open society and its enemies ONYEMAECHI OGBUNWEZEH, , Frankfurt, Germany The renowned Nigeria Actor of Nollywood fame, Pete Edochie, was forced a few days ago, to go on air, to offer explanations, on why he took up a role, in a movie that has not even premiered.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK How Christian missionaries can win Muslims to our Lord Jesus Christ? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA It is regrettable that many of our churches are at ease on Mt. Zion forgetting we are in the Last Days. Christians on foreign missions need your money quite alright but they need your prayers back-up more than any other thing....

Abia Polytechnic mini summit and its high expectations OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU, New Jersey, USA The management of the institution in a bid to reposition the polytechnic for greater operational efficiency commenced the implementation of the review report on verification of staff and their certificates....

Daddy Freeze's puerile attempt at relevance PAUL THOMAS, Ireland Sniffing around and antagonising other people's work is no work. It is an avenue to seek relevance amongst your fickle fans seeking adventurism in wrong places....

Be a bibliophile, enrich your mind YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Read to ward-off ignorance.; Your mind, your greatest asset!; Don't lose it to midget minds!; A Mind is a terrible thing to waste!

Senseless killing of Nwogu and the dilapidated nature of Aba Ikot Ekpene Road OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU, New Jersey, USA The story surrounding the senseless killing has continued to change over the minute in forms and narratives. Even the release by NSCDC explaining and defending the killing is not palatable and can only be defined as a futile attempt to cover the dastard act.

Fighting corruption in Nigeria & Africa Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada To deal with corruption, one must address the supply side (the payers of the bribes) and the demand side (the bribe takers). Legislations like 'the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act' in Canada, modelled after 'The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act' in the USA, make it an offence to directly or indirectly give, offer....

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Love letter to all muslims:- Support our world e-learning online christian education MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA We want teachers and instructors with innate endowments combined with a track record of academic achievements and the ability to train new generations of young men and women to join us.

Institutionalised corruption perpetuates underdevelopment CHIMA OKEREKE There is no intention here to trace the history, rather a few examples showing that in spite of all the publicity and trumpeted activities on anticorruption over some decades, the situation has not changed.

Dr Jaja Anucha Wachuku: Immortalising another legend of Ukwa Ngwa nation OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU, New Jersey, USA Jaja was also the first Minister of Foreign Affairs, and first Minister of Aviation. It is strongly assumed that no subsequent ministers of that ministry has equalled his records.

The Journey without return Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA He hurried with his bag to the motor park. Many buses where already there looking for passengers to their various destinations. When the loaders saw this seemingly gentleman, they asked him one after the other, 'Oga, where are you travelling to?' He smiled and replied, 'I am travelling to no destination. Is there any bus going there?'

ONYINYE'S MIRROR ON LIFE Pandemic Poems ONYINYE OYEDELE, Ontario, Canada Unprecedented, Protocol, and Quarantine will be on spelling tests this school year.

The Rise and Fall of North African Churches: Lessons for Nigerian Churches Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican What happened to the vibrant Churches of North Africa - the rise and fall of North African Churches in the early centuries' Christianity, is a history, Christians and Churches in Nigeria today, should not neglect to equip themselves with in the face of what is happening presently in the country.

Gani Fawehinmi: Our icon of inspiration YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Our own Gani's coming to limelight was the celebrated case of a poor man whose wife was snatched by a commissioner who used the instrument of power to oppress and coarse the beautiful woman. Gani read the sad story in a local newspaper in Lagos and put necessary legal ammunition in his arsenal in motion and headed to the north and took up the case.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK 'The eternal fate of muslims: Will muslims go to paradise? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA When I -Moshood-was a Muslim in those 25 years in spiritual darkness, I derided Christian Evangelists who say anyone who does not accept the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior would never make it to heaven.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES Two things, which Baba, President Buhari is capable of doing SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria I am not unaware that some of the religious houses frighten the worshippers with the Scripture or use sweet words to cajole them so as to give generously but so long as the Pastors and Imams do not rob anyone, but the worshippers give the money out of their volition, that should not be the business of the government. ... Baba President, please repeal that [CAMA] law.

The complex structure of Yoruba in Nigeria's geopolitical problems! (Yoruba must go back to the basics) YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Yoruba regional escapism premises in our stereotyped exposition and the ego of superiority complex. ... it is nerve-wracking to see that Yoruba leaders have always encouraged the government at the top to put the round pegs in square holes.

Human Life: How long or how well? Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA I remember vividly during my secondary school days at Aguata High School Aguata, how one of my classmates nearly caused me high blood pressure during one of our promotion examinations. The subject in question was Geography.

YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND (Mark Angel Comedy) (Episode 182)

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES In defense of President Buhari in regards to looting of public fund SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria While other ex-Nigerian Presidents and Heads of State are getting N23million monthly, Buhari gets only N2.3million. Buhari wrote a letter to the Minister of Finance and said he should only be paid 10% of the N23m they give all past leaders as monthly salary.

'My Month of Salvation Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Most times we are crying to God for salvation whenever we are in danger or bondage and he responds because of his loving kindness but you will agree with me there is a spiritual salvation which we sometimes ignore or take for granted because we love this world.

CAMA & the future of the Church and Nigeria Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican A government that has not been able to tackle the challenges posed to it by insurgency and increasing insecurity in the land, should not invite a war with the Church of Christ in Nigeria. No government or leader in the recent history of the world has ever fought the Church and succeeded, or even survived it.

Attributing Governor Yahaya Bello’s victory to electoral intimidation IFEANYICHUKWU MMOH, Houston, Texas While the phrase ‘Electoral Intimidation’ is not new to lexicology or to our political operation, it is definitely new to our hearing (at least to many persons) in that until yesterday 31/08/2020 when an analyst had used it on national TV to explain the supreme court’s verdict on the Kogi gubernatorial elections....

Ikpeazu and his kinetic projects OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU, New Jersey, USA Abians are now excited and they are rejoicing that their darling BCA will now come full swing on air. Even those who missed interesting programmes of the station during the day, due to busy schedule, will now have the opportunity to enjoy the programmes during the night.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Who is our Lord Jesus Christ: God Almighty, Prophet or …? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Muslims and pseudo-Christians argue themselves hoarse that Our Lord, Master and Savior Jesus Christ never said He was God Almighty while physically on earth for thirty-three years to carry out the work of human redemption.

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT To tame flooding and erosion in the South East, All Must Go Back to Basics – A Video Presentation ALFRED O. UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA If you have ever travelled to south eastern Nigeria, and indeed most of southern Nigeria, during the rainy season, you will be amazed.

Beyond Northern Lawyers' New Bar Association: Matters Arising Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican ... the on-going saga of the formation of a parallel Bar Association by lawyers from the Sharia States of Northern Nigeria could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

A new Nigeria Bar Association? And so what! IFEANYICHUKWU MMOH, Houston, Texas Honestly, Nigeria as of this minute, should be allowed to go in whatever direction dire circumstances willed it – if you know what I mean.

Why Edo people must re-elect Governor Obaseki! PATRICK ODIONIKHERE, Austria As Edo people goes to the electoral box on September 19, 2020, to elect a governor and members of the state's assembly, they must ask themselves what Edo stands for and the values that the election outcome should reflect?

Stop boasting! Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada So you see that Peter is always full of outbursts. The last boast was so much that Jesus responded with a prophetic insight and a word of caution-for him which unfortunately he did not learn from.

In Buhari, Nigeria died E O EKE, UK The call by Miyetti Allah for the establishment of a Fulani militia in East Nigeria is another clear evidence that the essence of Nigeria has been lost and that the Fulanis are in a conquest mood.

Buhari, the road to hell E O EKE, UK When a government no longer represents those who did not vote for it and justify discrimination on the basis of vote, the government sets the country on the road to hell.

Exit of Vincent Kompany: A defender of world class! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium Vincent Kompany's brilliant career as a soccer player, has now ended. It ended at the very club where it all began for him: Anderlecht FC of Brussels.

Eternal Journey without Luggage Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA A certain Nigerian woman, whose third daughter gave birth to her first child in London, was invited by her son-in-law to come and nurse her grand child and to stay with them for a period of time. She was so excited over the international invitation.

Congratulations to Austin "Jay-Jay" Okocha, at 47! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium A friend of mine in Belgium, in 1993, told me about a highly talented Nigerian player who played for Eintrancht Franfurt, a German first division team. It made me curious; and after watching his brilliant display, for his club side, one came to the conclusion he was indeed a great player!

THE CHRISTIAN WALK What the Quran says about our Lord, Master and Savior Jesus Christ? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Our Lord Jesus Christ said emphatically who He was (is) during His thirty-three years sojourn on this earth. He also reveals Himself to those who are serious, faithful and willing to know Him today.

US 2020 Election: The contrast between darkness and light YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA ...what moral justifications will the GOP Convention and their expected speakers have, to sell a failed president to American voters for another term of a reality show in the Oval Office?

Are you working? Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recently I watched a video clip of religious economy nations (Africa) versus knowledge economy nations (Asia, Israel). Literarily saying we have some generation of people who will rather spend all their time asking God for miracles rather than using their God given knowledge to work.

As another section of Africa boils OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU, New Jersey, USA The question begging for urgent address in the Mali's situation is 'will the soldiers, who call themselves the 'National Committee for the Salvation of the People', fulfill their assurance of not staying in power?'

The big shoes of late Chief Sir Anthony Obiagbaoso Enukeme Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Like King Solomon who built a temple for the Lord in the Old Testament, Sir Anthony Enukeme single handedly built Saint Agatha's Catholic Church, Aba, and Saint James Catholic Church, Neni, and all the sundry edifices within the two church premises.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK What is the Quran's teaching about salvation? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA After the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden; a redemption or 'buying back' of Adam's children (you and I) had to be put in place by an All-Wise and All-Knowing Jehovah Lord God Almighty.

'The struggle is my life OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU, New Jersey, USA It's not a period to roll out the drums because the bell has tolled for one of us, Elder Sunday Ukaegbu, and, according to John Donne, has tolled for us- his remaining siblings.

The States are dying ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria In spite of the extravagant life style of governors, judging by the number of the expensive Lexus and Toyota CVR cars in their convoys, the states are dying for lack of funds.

'Become a Change Agent Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada God is calling you to become a change agent -Noah of this generation will you obey. For everyone God calls he has a substitute in waiting, remember King Saul! God is calling you to be an influencer.

Kamala Harris and American exceptionalism! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Every reasonable immigrant and individual in the United States is innately equipped to see and explore American exceptionalism. This writer and countless US immigrants have used the opportunities abound in America for possibilities.

The historic and record-breaking transfer of Victor Osimhen! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium We all saw it coming. It was written in the stars (destined), that Victor Osimhen would break the transfer record of any Nigerian player ever! However, what was surprising is the fact he broke the transfer record of any African player ever!!!!!

Dr. Obadiah Mailafia must not be silenced E O EKE, UK Many Nigerians who know the truth about Fulani terrorism and Boko Haram have died mysteriously, after threatening to expose the truth about Boko Haram, starting from one time Kaduna state Governor Patrick Yakowa and former national security adviser to President Jonathan, Andrew Owoyemi Azazi.

Nigeria and absence of leadership with "Large Ears" Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican While we may not delude ourselves that their structures are like those of modern democracies, however, one can affirm that the fundamental elements of the democratic social organization in Africa need only to be updated and modernized....

Assumption of Mary and its relevance today Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican Although the Scriptures are silent about Mary's death, Ancient Traditions of the Church right from the Apostolic Times had always recounted and celebrated the story of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin into Heaven, however, in an informal way.

I will not borrow a book from your bloodied library YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Your library stinks with the sweat of the plebeians.; Every perimeter of your library is literally dotted; With tears, sorrow, and anguish of the people.; Unfortunately, the users of your multi-billion naira aced Library are; deliberately unaware of the hidden cries of the Dead.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES The blood of Nigerians crying for vengeance SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria Text of my radio broadcast on certain radio stations.

The raging global and national storms Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Few days ago I was taking a lonely digestive walk after a sumptuous supper. At the onset, the moon was shinning such that I could see the Angels of God descending and ascending. It was a colourful sight to behold. As I was pouring praises to God, the weather changed automatically. It might be that the devil struck because he was not happy seeing the glory of God.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Why Allah's Quran and the Holy Bible are contradictory, when compared MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA We Christians believed that the Holy Bible is the only revealed Word of God on earth. In his life-changing book; 'The Book that Changed My Life,' Dr. Mike Murdock of the popular Wisdom Center Ministries in Ft. Forth Texas, gave eleven reasons why the Holy Bible is the most important book in the world.

Nigeria, beyond the intrigues of African 'Nation-State' Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican Commentators on Nigerian politics have not paid sufficient attention to the fact that the way international politics relates with African states is a major factor contributing to the mess in Nigeria today. These things are often, neglected in Nigeria's political debate.

Africa and China Dilemma - Troubles in Paradise PATRICK ALABI Everything about this love between China and Africa is one-sided. Beijing neither hides nor disguises it. They come for the treasures in our African Treasure island. They lend money to us and they then use our debts against us to tie us to them.

Obama turns 59 with so many albums of inspiration and grace YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA When we talk of family values; when we talk of husband and leader, or a man that enthuses the moral fibers of humanity, you, President Obama epitomizes all these qualities and more!

One by one those senators are departing ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria With the passage of Senator Ayomide Fasanmi (September 27, 1925 to July 29, 2020) the number of the ninety-five Senators, who served between October 1979 to October 1983, still alive has been reduced.

The smallness of the World Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA At last the two applicants arrived at the venue of the scheduled interview. When it was time, the clerk of the company took them into the office of the manager for the interview. As soon as they came in, a sudden drama took place. The manager/interviewer looked forward and beheld the two men who abused and molested him on his way to office that morning.

CHANGEUP TONIC Take a second look GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA Now, there is a difference between judging and correcting someone in love. We should be able to differentiate between both. When someone judges, it isn't actually about you. It's about them and their limitations, insecurities and needs.

My Month of Dominion Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Even when you have met some conditions and you now have dominion in a particular area does not mean you will have dominion in other areas. God gives us all opportunities, we choose the areas we want to take the opportunities, you choose the area you want to have dominion.

Awo's soul adores heavenly sphere! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Do not toy with Awo's beautiful legacy; his soul represents the best in us, and the school of decency!

Nigeria's neo-feudal representative democracy at crossroads Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican The question is, 'What really is in the minds of those politicians, who attack and intimidate anybody who dares call for renegotiating the Nigerian union?' Why are members of the ruling class, especially from the North, always against the call for restructuring; sovereign national conference; agitation of the oppressed indigenous ethnic-communities for referendum for self-determination of their people?

Nigerian’s silent genocide: When will the killings in southern Kaduna stop? E O EKE, UK Both the Kaduna state and federal government have failed to bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice. It is clear that ethnic cleansing of Nigerian villages is official policy of the Fulani oligarchy, which wants to take over Nigeria.

The legendary Zinedine Zidane, alias "Zizou"! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium Anything he engages in figuratively turns to gold! When he was a soccer player, he was a superb player. It was as if his feet was adorned with 'natural glue' or some 'magnet', with the ball apparently glued to his feet;

Nigeria at the Dilemma of Absence of 'Unity of Spirit' Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican The Nigerian problem is the inability of the ruling class and elites to return to the founding story of the Nigerian state, to the drawing board, to work towards fine-tuning the inherited colonial political system and arbitrary geopolitical configuration of diverse and often mutually hostile ethnic-nationalities logged together into one nation-state by the British colonial masters.

YINKA FALETI: Nigerians are soaring abroad! (American Dream Come True!) YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Faleti, 44, said he decided to enter the race of Missouri's Secretary of State after months of consideration because he felt the right to vote and the ballot initiative process was under siege in Missouri.

Nigeria, the tyranny of unequal union E O EKE, UK 2. By killing Shia Muslims. 3. By empowering Fulani terrorism all over the country to ethnically cleanse minority Christian communities in south Kaduna and invade farms and sack villages. This is the silent genocide going on in Nigeria. 5. By padding the budgets and doing nothing to close the loopholes, which make it easy for politicians to gain access to public funds. 6. By ethnically cleansing the army of Christian and southern officers.