Hello, Dear "Mr. Governor" YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA The grandstanding on this 'Your Excellency' is a political gimmick! An escape route to dodge the responsibility concerning the state of chaos in Lagos.

Work Hard Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Let us agree we need to have and climb a ladder. Where is the ladder?

X-raying Gov. Ikpeazu's revolution in rice production, automated shoemaking, and waste management OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU If all projections of Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu's administration in Abia state do not suffer any hitch, the state in few years ahead will achieve sufficiency in rice consumption from its local cultivation and may extend the stride to exporting rice.

America 2020: The survival instinct! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA The ugly events in the last three years in America are a providential warning to America to reorder her political value in order to maintain her prominent role in the global community.

The Treasures of Our 'Communion with the Dead' @November 2 Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican In a day like this, November 2, it behoves us as African Christians and as Christians for that matter, to remind ourselves once more, of the significance of this feast for us today. Since the Catholics stand out as the mainstream Christian community that believes strongly on the doctrine of the Holy Souls and that celebrates the Feast in a special way on November 2....

THE CHRISTIAN WALK The 7 PS of The True Lord God Almighty for success and eternal life MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Even though there are some lesser demons and fallen spirits that proclaim themselves as gods and goddesses and being worshiped by some ignorant children of Adam and Eve; we know there is Only One Lord and God Almighty, the Lord of lords, the King of kings and the Creator of the heavens and earth and all that are in them....

My Month of No More Barrenness Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada When we think of barrenness, most people automatically think of a woman who cannot have a child or of a dry, barren land. But in the Scriptures the term 'barrenness' is not limited to the realm of the biological or the landscape.

The "Kanye West" Situation Bishop DAVID IBELEME, St. Ann's, Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies The idea that Kanye West, (someone who attacked Jesus Christ and Christianity openly, called Himself god and also called himself a monster and clearly led people away from God for many years) can be saved, should not surprise us. Beloved, that's the essence of the saving power of the blood of Jesus Christ.

Restructuring: Awo's honest message to Nigerians YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA The words of the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, are still very much fresh in our minds and instructive to the Nigerian authority. The government of Muhammadu Buhari needs to consider the true restructuring of the fractured federation.

Women: The smitten idols of humanity! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA As we swim across the ocean; of solitude, the strong trample; on the weak to berge-in their wombs.

CHANGEUP TONIC It May Be You…Be Nice! GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA A lady worked at a meat distribution factory. One day, when she finished with her work schedule, she went into the cold room (Freezer) to inspect something, but in a moment of misfortune, the door closed and she was locked inside with no help in sight.

Emir Sanusi's lamentation! ABIODUN KOMOLAFE, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State Sanusi II recently told a moving story of how a mother watched her sick child die while waiting to ask the Emir for financial assistance, because she could not afford to buy prescribed drugs of N3000.00, which, in context, was less than $10.

Love: An open question HAKEEM BABALOLA, Budapest, Hungary The word Love is perhaps the most offensive reproach act of expression characterised by physical or psychological maltreatment all over the world.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES How you can be made Holy (Righteous) to enter Heaven (REVISED) SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria The judgement is instant after death. As the body is given up to the mother earth, which he is made of; the spirit, will either go to the place of God called Paradise, a place of rest and joy or go to the dwelling place of Satan called Hades, which is a place of torment that has a beginning but has no end.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were rock solid in their 1-1 draw with Brazil! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium The drawn game against Brazil, by the Super Eagles of Nigeria, feels like a match won by the Super Eagles!

Abia state, epitome of perfidy, corruption and inhumanity E O EKE, UK

The rise and fall of Nigeria in one generation ABI ADEGBOYE Thanks to a complacent Housing Corporation, her once quiet, shrubbery-lined neighborhood now boasts a betting pool, two banks, three schools, and a private hospital. The cozy two-story family house across the street was purchased by a faceless moneybags who took off the roof and began adding floors.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK How the True Lord God Almighty and Satan rule the Earth and World MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA When the Book of Life says that the True Lord God Almighty is sovereign over everything on the earth as Psalm 103:19: pointed out, many Christians peremptorily assume the Jehovah Lord God Almighty control them. Truth is; the sovereignty of the Almighty God is over the earth and not the world.

What are you doing for God and humanity? (A case study of Esther and Mordecai) Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land.

Nigerians are soaring high in the international community! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Nigeria is a bank and reservoir of knowledge. Unfortunately, this raw knowledge and, resources are being exported to foreign lands unimpeded. Nigeria only imports the worst (examples are: BBN-Big Brothers Nigeria, Takasufe, and nudity of women with empty brains)....

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Prof Wole Soyinka: An intellectual Gnome! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA A giant in the forest; Of a thousand midget eggheads.; Harrumphed professor; With a great voice and erudition.; A literary pundit mesmerizing; The minds of insatiable zealots.

The loud silence (death) of a civil rights activist! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Comrade Elijah Cummings, any time I visit your catacomb (graveyard and resting place), my epitaph on your tombstone will read:...

Letter of Appreciation to our young Miss Naomi Oloyede! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA There are millions of young Naomi Oloyedes everywhere in Nigeria who are languishing in a wasteland. Your voice at the world stage must ginger us to feel more determined to vocalize change on behalf of all the kids like you in Nigeria.

Why we must unburden Nigerian youth from self-loathing! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA A few days ago, Nigerian fouled cyberspace went agog with a buzz, gossip, butt, and naughtiness. ... a complete international embarrassment to the complacent youth, in a country looking for a way out of her various self-induced problems.

LAUTECH revisited! ABIODUN KOMOLAFE, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State With its current fate, it is a foregone conclusion that the vision and the intentions of the founding fathers of LAUTECH as a Technical Knowledge and Innovation-driven State University, may have been wilfully defeated.

Why toll gates; when road de-nationalization or the railway system can deliver better revenues? IFEANYICHUKWU MMOH, Jos, Nigeria The Nigeria Railway Corporation was another bad investment. The Toll Gate system that previously existed had turned into a bad investment long before the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo administration dismantled them in the early days of the 4th Republic..

Book Review: A Review of Mankind Olawale Oyewumi’s resurrected memories; OLUYI I. ADESUYI Permit me to draw a parallel between this fascinating memoir and the account of resurrection of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. I hope I am pardoned as I find it intractable to separate my faith from whatever I do.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK FROM OUR ARCHIVES: Prophecies and fulfillments (2015-2019) MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Once in a while, it is refreshing to turn the snooze back into our archives and give the True Lord God Almighty the Glory for what He has used us and still using us to achieve in the lives of precious souls and nations around the world.

Heaven at last Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Few days ago, I was behind the steering heading to my destination when I looked casually at my right hand side and saw an amazing sign-post with this conspicuous inscription: Heaven at Last Supermarket.

What do you want to be written on your tombstone? YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Values are principles, standards or qualities by which we live our lives; our values shape the person we become, and our actions to our neighbors and humanity reflect those values.

Adieu Isaac Promise! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium To my consternation it was indeed news of the passing of Isaac Promise, the erstwhile skipper of the under-17, - 20 and - 23 national teams! His passing is indeed a great blow to the Nigerian soccer family!

The seals shall be opened! Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Embedded in the seven seals are terrible seasons of wars, famine, tribulations, death, Antichrist etc. What the Holy Spirt made me to understand this morning is that the meaning of who will open the seals is - who will avert these tragedies!

Nigeria: Now A federation divided by hate & slowly overtaken by aliens IFEANYICHUKWU MMOH, Jos, Nigeria The Britons envisaged a break-up (peaceful or violent) a year or two after October 1st 1960. ... It turns out that more than 70 years after – with no successful attempt to break-up – the hatred and the animosity for one another still existed even to the amazement of the powers that organized us in this manner.

Elder Chibueze Monday Nwachukwu (1940-2019) OKECHUKWU K. UKEGBU Nwachukwu, a devout christian and elder of The Church of God(Seventh Day) faith was a words smith, and influenced humanity positively with his pen.

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES How you can be made Holy (Righteous) SAM AWEDA, Lagos, Nigeria The judgement is instant after death. As the body is given up to the mother earth, which he is made of; the spirit, will either go to the place of God called Paradise, a place of rest and joy or go to the dwelling place of Satan called Hades, which is a place of torment that has a beginning but has no end.

John S. Mbiti - Father of Theology of African Religion: A Tribute Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican As a junior lecturer at Makerere University, Prof. Mbiti challenged Christian inferences that traditional African religious ideas were 'demonic and anti-Christian' through his first work, 'African Religions and Philosophy' (published in 1969 by the Heinemann Publishers).

The Beautiful Coffin Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Just a week ago, someone in my ecclesiastical constituency asked me to come and bless his new shop and goods for him. I heartily granted the impromptu request. Consequently, I dressed up in my cassock, surplice and stole. Also I brought a Book of Blessings, a Crucifix and a container of Holy Water.

Sex for marks: Who is Dr. Boniface in UNILAG? YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA It is a complete embarrassment to hear a reputable university and its supposed 'man of God' and his contemporary lecturers seducing undercover students at the University of Lagos. Unilag is now a macrocosm of the sexual war and sensualization of women in our society.

The increasingly inaudible ovation of Dele Momodu! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA How time flies!!! Prior to President Muhammadu Buhari's inauguration in 2015, I warned Baba Buhari to beware of Dele Momodu and his contemporaries' romanticism and their constant 'cum' pilgrimage to Aso Rock at the period.

Be your own "validator" Nigeria is a bridge of hope in the face of challenges! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA The moment you seek validation from the impressionistic minds or perceptions of others about you, the more you're bludgeoned in your heart; and burdened by the constant futile expectations from those who are waiting for your mistakes....

Biafran State or Igbo Presidency: The Critical role of the year 2023 IFEANYICHUKWU MMOH, Jos, Nigeria All of a sudden and then it happened on 10th September as the EU parliament granted audience to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu – leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) – to shed light on the plight of the Igbo-speaking tribe of Nigeria. That was unbelievable.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Death and meaning of life: Tribute to Steve Alaba Oloko (1956-2019) MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA Brother Steve Alaba Oloko became a dear brother via Cyberspace. We "met" about four years ago like numerous souls the Holy Spirit orchestrated our paths to cross. He lived in Cremona Italy and was a EU citizen. He had been in Italy for nearly three decades and like many of our colleagues, he was battling with life as a single parent with his only daughter.

Nigeria at 59: What nation? LEBURAH GANAGO, Atlanta, GA, USA In Nigeria state governors are the biggest thieves and murderers. They control billions of dollars and they are for the most part unaccountable. On paper, the state legislators are supposed to act as a check on the executive arm of government.

Our Governor, who art in Osun! ABIODUN KOMOLAFE, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State Let us come back to Osun, where Gboyega Oyetola has finally unveiled his cabinet. All things considered, that the appointees are outshining one another in 'Owambe' celebratory mood is understandable.

Goat 59: A Metaphor of Nigeria in 2019 TUNGA LERGO, Gainesville, Florida, USA n September 7, 2019, the Nigerian Community in the city of Gainesville, Florida, met for the second time in 2019 to plan to celebrate the 59th year of Nigerian independence. A member of the community, a psychiatrist, gleefully announced that a friend of his had offered him a goat and that he was donating it for the independence celebration.

The particularity of the problem with Nigeria @ 59 Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican As significant as this event and day is for the nation, we should not fail to ponder a while, ask the fundamental question, about the inability of Nigeria as a nation state to rise above its pre-independence, and immediate post-independence shenanigans?

@ 59: Nigeria is a bridge of hope in the face of challenges! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA ...if you're an unpatriotic person motivated by greed and selfishness, you'll never be optimistic to see the untapped resources and denied opportunities deposited in the existential bank of wealth of Nigeria.

Jimmy Carter: Another beacon of hope for humanity YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA I am really inspired by President Jimmy Carter's turbulent career and his moral persona. This icon of inspiration gives me a great opportunity to express my mind through this piece to give a synopsis of his memorable and peaceful life.

My Month of Sanctification Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Salvation we know is a gift- 'God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.' Thank God you believe in Christ Jesus, thereafter the bible says 'work out your salivation with fear and trembling' Phil 2:2....

Detention without regard to the law and justice, is evidence of executive lawlessness E O EKE, UK

P&ID owners heading to prison, as Nigeria files tight appeal ALFRED AISEDIONLEN, London, UK It is up to P&ID if it has not the fund to finance its case to conclusion. Litigation cost is never ascertained nor recognised until the conclusion of case and the amount is approved by the Court.

What’s wrong with blackman; And Nigeria as a failed state at 59? Rev. Fr. UCHE OBIKWELU, Texas, USA For fifty nine years, Nigerian politicians and government technocrats always travelled overseas for medical treatment and their children study at the western universities. So, the question is: if the medical and educational institutes are not moribund in Nigeria, why the desertion?

Be vigilant! Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA ...there was a recruitment exercise for young men and young women who applied to be members of the town's vigilante group. ... Before the actual recruitment commenced at midnight, more than half of the candidates accidentally dosed off as they waited. Even some of them were snoring hopelessly.

Sowore, Buhari, morality, hate and good governance in Nigeria YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA I posted my case against the continued detention of Mr. Omoyele Sowore last night, I was stuned and surprised that some people cannot discern my honest opinion in the piece concerning Sowore, Courts, DSS and the Federal government of Nigeria.

Letter of Kudos to Baba Obasanjo! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Kudos to you, Baba for your beautiful comment on xenophobic attacks of our citizens in the den of evil South Africa.

Goodnight to our quintessential buharist! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Sister Vicky was one of the beautiful voices in our closed-knitted family 'I am a Buharist.'

Nigeria @ 59: Is celebrating Independence Day a mockery in Nigeria? HAKEEM BABALOLA, Budapest, Hungary Of course many Nigerians all over the world would listen to the rhythm-code of their oppressors. This is because they too secretly aspire to be like their oppressors. We would use the occasion to remember our country. We would dance and sing. We would display our hypocritical patriotism once again.

When you have the joy of salvation Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada I asked thy Lord what was missing in David that he wanted God to restore. What does the joy of salvation represent, connote and promote in a believer? Below is what the Holy Spirit dropped in my spirit.

Travel Advisory for Nigerians DAVID OGULA, New York, USA If you suffer grave harm abroad, summoning the ambassador for a "chat" is unlikely to undo your harm. Strive to maintain a realist understanding of your significance Vis-à-vis others you encounter. See clearly where you are and feel the truth about your place in the world.

Igbo claim of ancestral link with Israel and republicanism Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican In the present article, our aim is to bring into the debate, Igbo claim of ancestral link with Israel, and its relatedness to their republican and inclusive traditional system of governance.

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Otherness and otherwiseness of South African xenophobia: A spiritual analysis MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA 'Where are you from?' is an embarrassing question I have been asked nth occasions in my adopted nation of the United States for 20 years.

Sowore is not a criminal, Buhari is not a dictator and the law isn't an ass-licker! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA

Open Letter to God Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA Merciful Father, among all the creatures, only human beings give you acute headache from time immemorial. Your divine image in each and every one of us has suffered a lot of abuse. How I wish you delete your image in us so that we become same with the brutes.

LANRE AJIBOYE'S MEDLEY CORNER Candid advice for President Muhammadu Buhari OLANREWAJU AJIBOYE, Canada He [Buhari] is not an entrepreneur politician; he’s not a power monger; he is immune from the allure of any eve with their destructive capacity; and above all, he is a courageous leader.

More analysis of what the implementation of the FG new tax policy on your bank accounts signify OLUCHI CHRISTY

Igbo culture of dispersal authority and challenge of statehood Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican Here lies the significance of Ezekiel's prophetic vocation to Nigeria, that is, with regard to the Biafra question. It is a prophecy that calls for conversion of heart to hear the cry of the masses on the part of the gatekeepers of Nigerian state. All along, Nigerian state has refused to show an 'open and converted heart' to the Biafra question.

Catalyzing long-term growth in the Niger Delta region: Policy road-map for the new administration in Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) CHAMBERLAIN S. PETERSIDE, Former Rivers State Commissioner for Finance

Murphy: The unfinished mission….!!! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA A few days ago, Mr. Murphy contemplated the idea of ending his life. Mr. Murphy is an unemployed resident and citizen of Nigeria. He posted a scary post on his Facebook page which triggered emotions and mixed reactions by the naughty and savvy cyborgs on social media.

Suicide is stoppable! I have come too far to quit! YAHAYA BALOGUN, Arizona, USA Suicide is one; Of the agents of death.; When suicide completes; Its mission, it leaves anguish,; Mental pain and everlasting; thought of sadness in us.

Ogoni: Is Muhammadu Buhari the last of the “Pharaohs“? LEBURAH GANAGO, Atlanta, GA, USA While our oil money is being expropriated and used to develop the Hausa/Fulani nation, General Buhari feels the best projects for Ogoniland are prison complex and cemetery. It’s like let’s punish them for daring to protest their situation!

Our Governor, who art in Osun! ABIODUN KOMOLAFE, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State There are those who would argue that history has within one year left compelling tinctures on Oyetola as a brilliant administrator who could use his vast experience to rehabilitate Osun's socio-economic pass.

Atiku Abubakar heads to the Supreme Court to retrieve his mandate LIVY UZOUKWU As Atiku Abubakar heads to the SupremeCourtNg, I, as his lead counsel, is making it clear that an Appeal will be filed within 14 days as required by law & will be basically on 3 grounds:

THE CHRISTIAN WALK Texas Breakthrough 2020: Who will be next governors of Kogi and Bayelsa and prophecy on the new Olowo of Owo? MOSHOOD FAYEMIWO, Cameron, Texas, USA

CHANGEUP TONIC Can you handle it…? GBENGA OWOTOKI, Florida, USA What good is it to receive a 'blessing' that will eventually destroy your life. Many people clamor for one blessing or another but when they receive these blessings they become oppressors of others.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria looked good against the Ukrainians! CYRIL C. NWOKEJI, Belgium The Super Eagles of Nigeria went to Dnipro, Ukraine, saw, battled and nearly conquered the host team on home soil! It was a nearly perfect virtuoso performance from the Super Eagles of Nigeria!

My Cross Fr. PAT AMOBI CHUKWUMA A married troubled man attended a prayer crusade the previous day. The self acclaimed powerful officiating pastor was on the rostrum making incantations and seeing imaginable and unimaginable visions.

How are you honouring Jesus? Pastor AMOS D. DADA, Toronto, Ontario, Canada In our month of understanding Christianity, let it be crystal clear to you Christianity, is about honouring the personality of Jesus Christ. Therefore, purpose in your heart is to organize a dinner for Jesus today and everyday.

Religious manipulation in Nigeria: Echoes from Achebe and Soyinka Rev. Fr. FRANCIS A. OBORJI, The Vatican Achebe, in the book 'Morning yet on Creation Day', discusses the devastating effect of colonial induced 'cultural change' or rather 'cultural shift' in post-independent neo-colonial African nation-states as a religious, and cultural phenomenon. ... Wole Soyinka discusses the same topic from the point of view of the principles of 'African humanism' and religious tolerance.