Happy 25th Anniversary, Yagba Community Association ABI ADEGBOYE Though he asked the question, he knew the answer. The money contributed for the school had disappeared into the pockets of the current president, his contractor brother, and the village chief. Two years ago, the money raised for the clinic had suffered a similar fate.

All hail the People's General OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU Abaribe's continuous return to the red chambers proves that the Senate is not for political green horns. He has strongly demonstrated high intellectual capability in the Senate....

THE CHRISTIAN WALK 2023 and readers' reactions to why Atiku lost the 2019 presidential election because of N500 million? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Hello Dr. Moshood, May the Lord continue to strengthen you. I just read the post election article in NigeriaWorld.com. ... I am not surprised that Atiku didn't take the prophecies and God's words concerning the poll seriously. His arrogance (typical of Nigerian politicians with entitlement status) and over dependence on local and foreign Marabous was his undoing.

Softly, Softly Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Senator Oluremi Tinubu's statement viraled on social media for a couple of days and dampened my spirit. ... A good leader is a leader to all friends and foes.

Air transportation: A beautiful and terrible invention of all time! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA These giant moving coffins in the air made by man are the safest, most beautiful and terrible invention of all time! ... Anytime I am at the airport, I always feel like I am in prison where inmates sentenced to deaths are awaiting execution.

Our heart goes out to the Ethiopian airline crash victims OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU God is all knowing. He knows our end from the beginning. ... As these victims set out in their journey to eternity, let everyone join hands to bid them a resounding farewell.

Beyond 2019 election posponement in Nigeria ADEKUNLE AKINYEMI, Pikesville, Maryland, USA An objective look at the rescheduling saga can at best be blamed on three factors in the Nigerian polity, by my own critical appraisal. ... Third is the bloated and jumbo pay packets of Politicians (Legislators) which has led to the mad rush for the 'do or die' politics of the ordinary Nigerian.

Jungle Justice (JJ) Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Few years ago, two bosom friends, Bobby and Sunny, went for an evening party somewhere. Their hostess was a lawmaker in the State House of Assembly. She was a beautiful, generous, honourable and first class lady. ... She greased their palms with fat envelops.

Ajumobi and the insolence of office YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA When you have no respect for the young and gall for the old people, you get carried away by mundane of power; and you forget that power is transient, you will doom your political career.

The 2019 Nigeria's presidential election (Conclusion) TEMPLE C. UBOCHI, Bonn, Germany We're elated that Atiku Abubakar, who might have been the real winner of this election, did not concede defeat. As I noted previously, Atiku conceding defeat after he was robbed of the mandate given to him by the Nigerian people would have amounted to a betrayal....

What Nigerians are expecting from Buhari's "Next Level" Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Excerpts from an online newspaper interview with Pastor Amos Dada PhD; P.Eng, (Chem Eng), President of Say No To Corruption Movement of Nigeria, on the current issues in Nigeria especially the last presidential elections.

Tinubu: A product of "gifted" insults YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Controversially, what the Late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo couldn't achieve or influence in his lifetime seems to have been providentially appropriated to Jagaban, the Iwin (gnome) of Bourdilon, Lagos state.

To mother with love (Let's celebrate women) YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Her impending joy was; An agreement of love;; In the full glares of; the known twosome and the; Unknown!; To mother with love!

In the matter of Atiku Vs Buhari: Why the judiciary must invoke the maxim of “Let Right be Done” EJIKE ONUOGU, New York, USA When individuals are permitted to use one fingerprint to produce thousands of votes for a particular political party while destroying legitimate votes cast for another party, this meets the definition of gross electoral misconduct and establishes grounds for annulment of the said election.

Is The People's Bank coming back? (1) ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria VP Osinbajo declared in Ilorin recently that the FG will float People's Money bank in the country this year. ... When General Babangida introduced the People's Bank, he appointed Dr. Augustus Taiwo Solarin (22/08/22 - 27/07/94), ... as the chairman of the bank. ... After IBB's exit in 1993, little was heard about the People's Bank.

Who is an employee? SAMUEL B. AROWOLAJU, Washington, DC, USA Where there is no Statute, or where there is no definition as in the 2014 APC Guidelines, we can apply commonsense or Common Law and legal definitions of the word 'EMPLOYEE.'

Nigeria unity is non negotiable but imminently conversational! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA We do not have to divorce to get our problems solved, or impede the progress and prosperity of our gifted offspring. The government must urgently convoke a true national conference.

Of David Dion, Hughes Stanford, Joseph Goebbels and the Ukwa-Ngwa second term governorship bid OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU

The 2019 Nigeria's presidential election (1) TEMPLE C. UBOCHI, Bonn, Germany Let me add that Buhari knows what he did - that his election will be quashed by any court of competent jurisdiction, and that's why he sent an emissary, the National Peace Committee, to beg Atiku not to go to court. As a perennial presidential candidate, he went to courts every time he lost, even when he contested against Yar'Adua, a fellow Fulani, in 2007, so, why should Atiku back out when....

Our Month of Prevailing Prayers Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada When a purpose is unknown abuse is inevitable. The church is praying but are we praying prevailing prayers? ... The story of The Syrophoenician woman. This is a remarkable story recorded in the 15th chapter of Matthew about the woman of Canaan who pleaded with Jesus to deliver her daughter from demon possession.

Healing the nation JEROME-MARIO UTOMI, Lagos, Nigeria I will go on to say that while those of us who believe in the unity of Nigeria may not agree with Nnamdi Kanu's campaign or campaign of any group or ethnic nationality to dismember Nigeria....

Adopting the traditional mode of communication in mobilising support for Gov. Ikpeazu's victory in the Abia guber poll OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU

For the good people of Kaduna State, March 9 is more important than February 23 TUNGA LERGO, Gainesville, Florida, USA Kaduna state is unique. It is a mini-Nigeria. Our motto is: Center of Learning, and we are very diverse and welcoming to all. We are the most informed electorate in the country.

Let my people go! Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Something remarkable is about to happen in Nigeria. Before the 2015 Presidential Election, the present ruling party clamoured for change. ... The promised change turned to be more economic hardship, daily bloodbath in different parts of the country by Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen, bandits and kidnappers. The federal government has been under siege by the cabals. The Judiciary has been destabilized and politicized.

It's time to heal the nation DAVID OGULA, New York, USA To commence your second term, you should move swiftly to ensure that those who oppose your corruption-fighting agenda do not hijack the legislature as was the case in your first term.

Why the constitution shields the judicial officers (2) ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria No doubt the 1999 constitution over protects the judicial officials. Once an institution is over protected, abuse is inevitable.

How to store your treasures in heaven Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Jesus in the quoted scripture says :’where your treasure is your heart will be. We are to treasure the Lord Jesus most of all. Jesus is our treasure, we will also commit our treasures- our money, our time, our energy, talents, to his work in this world.

History rewritten, future reassured! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA With unblemished gratitude and joy, we want to express our appreciation to those who have made our story possible. Nigerian voters sent a loud message through our collective voice on February 23, 2019.

Them American kids, when they're grown, they're gone ABI ADEGBOYE 'Hello Lola. How are you? How's work?' Mama asked as she always did when she called her daughter. Though Lola was now an adult living in her own apartment two states away, she couldn't resist, 'Have you eaten?'

Freedom lies in the hands of the oppressed and not the oppressors OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU

THE CHRISTIAN WALK How Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the PDP lost the 2019 presidential election because of N500 million? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA So, I told the Atiku people that I would issue a cheque for the N500m-Five Hundred Million Naira- as a bet which they should keep as a post-dated promissory note to convince them that the True Lord God Almighty had indeed spoken to me. I proceeded to write out the post-dated cheque in the sum of N500M-Five Hundred Million Naira only-in favor of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as insurance; that if they complied with all the spiritual instructions the Holy Spirit directed me to tell them and they lost the election, they should cash the check.

Mandate of the Plebeians II YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA As you were awash with more than 15 million votes in the just concluded general elections by the plebeians, your re-election is a referendum on the job have done in the last four years....

CHANGEUP TONIC Oil the Lamp… GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA No wonder, the church has lost her relevance. The world doesn't look up to the church anymore because we are more or less like them. Gone are the days when Kings go to the Priests and they are told the mind of God without fear or favor.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES The Composer of "Jesu yi o, Iwo L'oologo Pipe, Iwo L'oogun Didan---" has gone Home SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria Do you know the composer of and have you ever watched on the TV screen, the flamboyant '3000' (figure mine) or more choir of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG)....

Muhammadu Buhari: The Return of the much-hated General PATRICK IBEKWE, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Women do not like Buhari. Men do not like Buhari. Children do not like Buhari. Humans - diaspora or not (including international observers), do not like the man; even Angels detest him!

Agbonma (Short story, fiction) OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU Moonlight seasons are the most remarkable seasons in Igwekala. They are nights of dancing, folklores, and hide and seek games. The nights also provide ample opportunities for children who are into mischiefs and adults who in some illicit affairs such as Agbonma and Obianyim.

While we wait for Atiku Abubakar to recover the mandate the Nigerian people gave to him Charles Novia, Abuja, Nigeria Until he says he is not contesting the results, I regard him as the winner of the election in which his legitimate votes were tampered with and a conspiracy against his votes was ruthlessly carried out across the country.

Religion as a culprit YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Look at the most religious people or group of people around you, beneath their minds is embedded hate and resentment of other fellow human beings who don't share their beliefs and ideology.

The new media as a member of the media family OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU For some decades now, there has been a rapid transformation in the media world, and this is predicated upon the use of digital technologies, such as the Internet and video games.

Why the constitution shields the judicial officers (1) ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria Although the protection is more glaring in the 1999 constitution but the process started in 1976. The reason may not be farfetched.

The irony of Postponement Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA There was a beautiful woman who suddenly fell sick. She was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus, which is a terminal illness. ... The doctor overstepped his boundary. Only God has the prerogative over life and death. Only God can postpone one's death.

Congratulations to the Flying Eagles of Nigeria! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium They achieved their most important aim of partaking in the African Under-20 tournament: Qualification for the Under-20 World cup tournament, taking place in Poland, later on in the year!

Boosting economic opportunities of Abia through Enyimba Economic City Project OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU

Ken, the next door neighbour OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU The temptation were becoming irresistible for Ken. Clara attempts to lure him into bed are unbearable. Each time Ken wards of Clara's advances, she'd devise others. Ken was in a dilemma whether to default his oath with Ogbaghaja shrine and face misfortune or to continue on that path.

Atiku PDP is a disaster for Nigeria Evangelist ISAAC IVBAZE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Nigerians must be aware that Mr. Atiku Abubakar was one of the founders and leaders of a political party that managed the affairs of the nation and plundered its resources for sixteen years.

Please, stay safe! Do not attempt political suicide! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Those of you justifying snatching of ballot boxes during Nigerian elections to civilized world like the US and UK, please, stop hoodwinking those in Nigeria who don't know how the US system works.

February 16 came; but not gone TUNGA LERGO, Gainesville, Florida, USA February 16, your cheek reluctantly turned.; Don't tire, more to turn-seventy times seven. ; February 23, the Beast will be crushed-; March 9, buried for good-; And Satan plot foiled.; But you must vote.

INEC: When an electoral umpire is accused of bias OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU The build up to the polls was characterized by widespread allegations of situating polling units in the living rooms of powerful politicians, moving sensitive election materials to illegal destinations ahead of time.

Can Osu caste system be abolished in Igbo land? OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU The December effort is one card out of the pack of efforts of notable individuals and organisations to end the obnoxious practice and this has left well- meaning Nigerians wondering if the recent effort will definitely put to an end the caste system to an end.

Let there be light! The legacy of PMB's second missionary Journey N. UGOMMA DURU, New York, USA PMB deserves major accolades on his anti-corruption war. And a war on corruption is equally vital to Nigeria's economy, as the nation has sustained decades of corruption, and looting of our resources by our so called leaders.

Godwin or Satanwin? Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA On one cool evening, I embarked on my routine physical road-walk exercise. I came across an unfamiliar young man. We exchanged pleasantries. I asked about his name. He answered, 'My name is Godwin?' Inquisitively I enquired further, 'Why are you called Godwin?' He smiled and replied, 'It is because God has won me over entirely.'

Color of hope YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA United States of America we see as a world leader and a beacon hope for humanity is not better than Nigeria, the only difference is that of genuine spirits and sense of patriotism as imbibed from generation to generation of American leaders....

The problem is beyond elections postponement Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican Quoting from an Igbo proverb in his famous novel, 'Things Fall Apart', Chinua Achebe says, 'A man who cannot tell where the rain began to beat him cannot know where he dried his body.'

Election Postponement: Yakubu is an irresponsible public officer CHARLES OFOJI, Cologne, Germany Because the INEC chairman knew that nothing would happen, he waited till five hours before polls were due to open, to tell his subjects that he has changed his mind about the whole thing.

Postponement of elections as a culture ERIC TENIOLA, Lagos, Nigeria Annulment of elections, violence before, during and after elections, banning of candidates and postponement of elections are gradually becoming part of the Nigeria culture.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK NIDABA 2019: Extra one week adding to 21-day prayer session for Buhari to go MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA The race is not too far. As a foundation member of this grassroots organization mandated by the Lord Jesus Christ to stand against injustice, tyranny, maladministration, nepotism, cronyism, pride, arrogance, impunity and carelessness in our dear nation-Nigeria-the outgoing Buhari Administration, like the Jonathan Administration did nearly four years ago desperately wants to buy time.

INEC's inexcusable decision and our unfettered optimism YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Our trust in INEC is awfully bruised right now, but that trust is still etched on hope and positive outcome! Independent National Electoral Commission-INEC remains an inescapable umpire in our quest for national stability and development.

Mr President, get it clear, the Constitution did not say you must return after this tenure IFEANYICHUKWU MMOH, Jos, Nigeria

What it means to be the light of the world & Why the church must realize this IFEANYICHUKWU MMOH, Jos, Nigeria

Let good conscience prevail, southerners must think Nigeria OMOH T. OJIOR I am now tempted to believe that the man, a boy when Nigerians fought a civil war, is being used by enemies of our country and Africa. ...those behind him, hiding and paying lip service on peace and democracy in Nigeria need to stop.

A stern warning to christians Anti-Christ is already here Evangelist ISAAC IVBAZE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA The time has come, the wind is blowing, the impact is felt around the world, and there is no going back. Satan has come to take over the ruler ship of the world. Rituals to mark the ascension of the Beast into world power has begun.

2019: An interesting political year (President Buhari, the master of disaster, deserves no re-election) (Conclusion) TEMPLE C. UBOCHI, Bonn, Germany This Nigeria's presidential election has evoked lots of interest, considerable controversies, and criticisms even before its conduct. Millions of Nigerians and the international community are already skeptical that it will be free and fair.

UPDATED BY AUTHOR: Nigeria's 84 million registered voters render her population figure inaccurate ALFRED AISEDIONLEN, London, UK In 2006, if the collected data were honestly collated, the population figure would have been far less than 140 million. The projected population figure as at today would have been far less than the acclaimed 198 million. Within twelve years, 2006 - 2018, how Nigeria population could have increased by 58 million?

Ripe time to trust Atiku with Nigeria’s top job ALABA YUSUF, Abuja, Nigeria And who can fix this messy scene? No other but quintessential humanist and political bridge builder, a detribalised Nigerian, non fanatical man of faith, a wealth creator and educationist, Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007).

Why Nigerians should reject foreign interference in their elections AONDUNA TONDU, New York, USA Our ancestors used to say that a man without a sense of dignity is like a man without balls. His bearing, or more appropriately, the lack of it, would invariably lead him into making compromises that others with an ethical backbone would normally refuse to accommodate.

Why Jime and the APC are favoured to win the 2019 elections in Benue State LLOYDS S. OBEKPA Symbolized by its indefatigable, people-oriented leadership, as represented by Senator George Akume and Barrister Emmanuel Jime, the APC in Benue State has remained within the progressive fold, with landmark elections effectively won in 2011 and 2015, respectively, under the ACN and its latter-day incarnation.

As Nigerians decide… Toronto, Canada There have been attempts to divide Nigerians along ethno-religious lines by some unscrupulous politicians. These elements feel threatened by the possibility of a programme of progressive denudation, pursued relentlessly by the current FG.

February 16: Is God also a Nigerian? TUNGA LERGO, Gainesville, Florida, USA Regardless, the professional liars, thieves, and economic vultures have not been deterred; The candidates have spread their lies and false promises.; Same old, same old. Every four years.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Agenda on making Nigeria work again in the in-comng Atiku Abubakar administration MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA I want you to know from the onset, Mr. Atiku, that Nigerians are not voting for you as the next president because you are necessarily better, but because of the woeful failure and dismal performance of a vegetative president who has outsourced the presidency.

FROM THE PREACHER"S LENSES Prayer for the Nation: February 2019 General Election SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria Oil money is the only reason why most people are in politics. They are not there in the interest of the nation but for their greed and lust for high life.

The monstrosity and mercantilism of the western media! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA The choice is absolutely for Nigerians to make! But for me and those in my cocoon, we would rather pitch our tent with a man (Buhari) attempting to create an accountable system for a functioning society through benevolent and participatory democracy.