Nigeriaworld -- All About Nigeria

OBAA E. LIVINGSPRING, Madrid, Spain (Nigeriaworld) - We still have the hope to say that Nigeria will make it because every fight returns something. When the heat became unbearable, Babangida lost out and couldn't stay any longer, handed over the government and left. Third term agenda for Obasanjo met a stiff opposition and he quit after the second term. Recently, we all know what played themselves out when the issues surrounding Yar`Adua`s began to look like something that cannot even be dreamt of in the dream. more >>

The resignation of Prof. Akunyili will be a victory for retrogressive forces

OBINNA O. OBINNA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Relinquishing a position for being truthful and for disassociating herself from the smorgasbord of lies and gallimaufry of deception neither serves the public good nor a good way to advance Nigeria's national interest. Moreover, if she resigns who would defend the Nigerian masses and who would serve as the voice of the people distinct from the corrupters of our national ethics and the vitiators, adulterators and debasers of our moral fabric during their council meetings? more >>

Dearth of honourable men

PAUL THOMAS, Ireland (Nigeriaworld) - Honour is a belief system by which all men must live and die, honour is the quintessence of virtuous mortals. Honour is the height of man's dignity, the proof of trust in the midst of treachery. All through the ages men of honour are highly sought and most revered, simply because honour and being honourable remains a costly price to pay, especially in a society of falsehood and charade. more >>

Nigeria beyond the president´s absence

OBAA E. LIVINGSPRING, Madrid, Spain (Nigeriaworld) - What do we say about our own constitution? A constitution of the said `One Nigeria´ that is differently interpreted by different persons, not to talk of the parallel view of the same by the various sections of the same government. In this confusion, we don't know for whom exists the constitution neither the mission to be accomplished by the same. more >>

Making a difference in the second decade of Nigerian civil rule: The quest for solutions

BARTH AMAKIHE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (Nigeriaworld) - As long as Nigeria remains underdeveloped with epileptic power supply, poor infrastructural developments in roads, railways, and industrial facilities for its teeming youths, Nigerians both at home and abroad, will continue to flood the air waves and print media with unfavorable judgments. These negative comments will continue to place the blame on past military and civilian leadership that has been at the helm of affairs.... more >>

Non-participation in active politics by honest, good Nigerians, the bane of our nation

ALPHONSUS U. NWADIKE, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The pen may be mightier than the sword, but action, they say, speaks louder than words. Wise, intelligent, visionary, incorruptible, capable, God-fearing, and honest Nigerians who obsessively refuse to participate in the active politics of Nigeria, by not personally seeking elective or appointive offices or not sponsoring other good Nigerians to do so, are part and parcel of Nigeria's problems, and they are the cause of the continued prevalence and rampancy of leadership incompetence in Nigeria. more >>

Another look at Patrick Utomi: A Reformer vs. A beneficiary of the establishment

OLUMIDE K. OBAYEMI, Ijebu-Jesa, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - It is not enough to replicate Obama’s internet wizardry and also not enough to reach out to the “youth” We want to see what a person’s antecedents are and how he or she had fared under temptations and challenges before we can trust our lives in his hands. Personally, I do not trust NPN and will not support their friends and acolytes. more >>

December 25, 2009, revisited

TUNGA LERGO, Gainesville, Florida, USA (Nigeriaworld) - We need to care about how the world perceives us because our image is what impedes business with Nigeria and Nigerians. Image and perception is often more important than fact. The Italian mafia, the Russian mafia, and the Chinese mafia are well known throughout the world, yet the citizens of these countries are not considered criminals. The most sophisticated scammers in the world come from America, and yet no one thinks of all Americans as con men. more >>

Why President Umaru Yar'Adua should transmit power to his Vice, Jonathan Goodluck, as Acting President

ADEBANJI DADA, UK (Nigeriaworld) - Whatever the case may be, Nigeria has had enough of ridicule and directionless which the country has been subjected to since the President left the country: the interest of the country's over one hundred and forty million people should take precedent over any individual interest. more >>

Anambra guber poll: Between Iwu's INEC and a beleaguered South-East

BENEDICT OKEREKE, Padua, Italy (Nigeriaworld) - For the February 6 election in Anambra state, the boss of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Maurice Iwu, has amply demonstrated the commission's readiness to discharge its duties as a neutral umpire. But his unrepentant critics have taken his apparent outpouring of neutrality for a charade. more >>

FEMI AJAYI'S OUTLOOK

Nigeria leaders and the honorable path: A tale of two monarchs

Prof. FEMI AJAYI, Ilishan, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - Nigeria might have been cursed with poor leadership, especially from the northern part of the country. After the demise of Ahmadu Bello and Tafawa Balewa, it's been likes Babangida and Abacha of latest edition. The path of honor Obasanjo is talking about was not applied when Shehu Shagari, the designer of religious politics in public service, was booted out by the Military; Babangida was disgraced by stepping aside for annulling the best election ever conducted in Nigeria, the best in Africa really. It made him an enemy of progress. more >>

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT

Anambra Elections - Ignore party ''big wigs'' and vote your conscience

ALFRED UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - ''Big wigs'' ...they show up every four years, canvass for votes and then run back to where they comfortably reside outside the state or even outside the country. Because they do not live in the state, they have no clue what the average Anambra State citizen is going through. They travel in police or security protected vehicle convoys. ... Some of these people do not even use the roads, they fly around in choppers and so have no sense of what the roads look like. These are the people that ''storm'' the state to tell the masses who to vote for. more >>

ONYINYE'S MIRROR ON LIFE

Bundled up

ONYINYE OYEDELE, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - Layers of clothing, cardigans or sweaters are must haves for the freezing season. Wrapping up is a daily task. Kids must be ''bundled up'' in all these every morning before they are ''shipped'' off to school. They look stuffy and puffy like 'telly tubbies' or astronauts landing on the moon… the kids are ready to face winter head -on or rather boots -on! ... God's love makes one feel ''bundled up'' in His arms. more >>

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES

The conditions and hindrances to answered prayers------(1)

SAM AWEDA, (Nigeriaworld) - The conditions for answered prayers in John 15:7 quoted already are - Abiding in Christ, and Christ's words abiding in us. This implies that we cannot take the magnanimity and the benevolence of Christ for granted. One must know Christ, love Him, better put - reciprocate (return) His love, because He first loved us (1 John 4:9) by dying to take our sins away (Rom 5:8). more >>

Ailing President Yar'Adua: The North should face its problems, stop power grab and sycophants should leave OBJ alone

JOSIAH OGEGE-ABEDI, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Nigeriaworld) - For every politician of Northern extraction in Nigeria, power is oxygen. And for all living things, the oxygen gas supports life, without it, there's no life. The North cannot function or survive without hijacking political-power inside the 'geographical expression' called Nigeria. And that's why the Northern Oligarchy cum the Caliphate has used all kinds of machinations ... in brazen attempt to rule and control Nigeria at will. more >>

Reflections on this state of terror

HERBERT EKWE-EKWE, (Nigeriaworld) - Astonishingly, some Igbo commentators climbed onto that dubious bandwagon which attacked the US action on Nigeria as “emotional”, “excessive”, “overreacting”, “disproportional”, “hasty”, “rash” and worse. It was quite disheartening to read these Igbo commentaries. It is indeed not the business of any Igbo to wish to “defend” Nigeria from its terrorist status. For the history of Igbo people in Nigeria, what else is genocidist Nigeria but a terror and terrorist state? more >>

African Nations Cup: A conscious need to redefine Nigeria and Africa

EHI AIMIUWU, (Nigeriaworld) - During these games, many statements were made about the countries as their participants are competing live. It is a moment where each nation is measured and judge by the level of its participating citizens. It shows how well prepared a nation is and how seriously each nation should be taken on global affairs. The bigger and more civilized nations are very aware of this, so they put on their very best in these competitions even though it may not be their main sporting event. more >>

Adieu, my brother, Otunba Dipo Dina

LANRE BANJO, Offin, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - Dipo, remember what Paul told the Corinthians in 1Cor.3: 13-15: ''Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man work abides which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned he shall suffer loss!'' more >>

FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL

My trip to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 2010 (PICTORAL)

FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - As a people I find Burkinabes very interesting, as their name suggested they are really upright, they’ll let you know straight up if they like you or not. When been driven by a driver (chauffer), the boss does not seat in the owner’s corner like in Nigeria, they seat in front with the driver, and this actually includes their president (President Compaore) as well. It seems to me that most of them take life real easy, I wonder why they’ve not been voted the happiest people on earth. more >>

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT

Obasanjo's volte-face on Yar'Adua: Remorse or political calculation? Part 2

ALFRED UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Regardless of Obasanjo's motive in making the call, it does not absolve him of culpability in sending Nigeria down the wrong path. His role in this unfortunate saga, has reduced his credibility so much that whatever he says does not matter anymore. He tainted his already blemished presidency with the choice of Yar'Adua, a man he admittedly knew could not carry out his duty for health reasons. Nigerians will always remember him as the man that gave us an ailing president.... more >>

'Nigeria' A country of relentless hopelessness; Mirror of a failing nation

TONY O. NAMMOR, (Nigeriaworld) - Over the years the Nigerian dream has been eroded by unprecedented acts of callousness, selfishness, greed and carelessness. The quest for reforms within our socio-political and economic arm of governance has not yielded any positive results rather, all we hear are excuses why almost all sectors of the nation's economy are underperforming and the reforms for both constitutional review and electoral processes cannot be carried out. more >>

Governance as if nothing matters - The tragedy of Pax Nigeriana

FELIX M. EDOHO, Jefferson City, Missouri, USA (Nigeriaworld) - It is not concerned that our commonwealth of ethnic nationalities is plagued by unprecedented leadership vacuum and political dysfunctionality. It is not perturbed that the world is worried about the uncertainty engulfing the country. The cabal thrives in a disorderly and dysfunctional environment where it has no responsibility for governance and no accountability. more >>

When will tomorrow come?

PAUL THOMAS, Ireland (Nigeriaworld) - The enterprise that holds our collective well-being and legacy for posterity is being systematically and callously decimated by a few charlatans while we the majority stand aside muttering nonsensical gibberish to the delight of our assailants. more >>

Lamentation for Nigeria’s soccer

MIKE UDEZE, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - Nigeria’s soccer has come a long and hard way; it no longer derives contentment or pride from just merely participating in an international competition. Nigeria now believes that her boys are just as finesse or gritty as the best players out there, so there is now a reasonable minimum expectation that the soccer squad must live up to when ever they compete in a tournament. more >>

BABS' MUSE

Okere: Arogundade and his naval ratings found guilty

BABS AJAYI, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada (Nigeriaworld) - The truth must be told that N100 million is inadequate to mitigate such physical and emotional abuses suffered by the two, but the award will send right signals to soldiers of fortune and criminals in Armed forces uniforms in Nigeria that such reckless acts will no longer be tolerated. more >>

The assault on democracy

TOMBARI G. McFINI, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The embattled sick stricken President Yar’Adua is battling for his life and my prayer goes to him for quick recovery. It is the power drunk and those seeking absolute power, who would strangulate Nigeria and do anything to maintain political control of the country at all cost that stirred and created the current avoidable tension in the country. ... It is high time covetous politicians in the country are reminded that Nigeria belongs to all of us.... more >>

FROM THE PREACHER'S LENSES

The confidence and the assurance, which we have that he hears us and will answer us

SAM AWEDA, (Nigeriaworld) - In a certain day, really the very morning following His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the Lord was in the company of His disciples and had hoped to end His hunger after sighting a fig tree in full foliage. But alas! There were only leaves with no fruit. Jesus cursed the tree saying: ''You shall never bear fruit again''. more >>

UZOKWE'S SEARCHLIGHT

Obasanjo's volte-face on Yar'Adua: Remorse or political calculation? Part 1

ALFRED UZOKWE, Harrisburg, PA, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Obasanjo's volte-face came as a shock to many, considering the passion with which he defended his choice of Yar'Adua in 2006. Questions are now being asked and eye brows are being raised. Nigerians are wondering why Obasanjo has suddenly turned against the man he was willing to do and say anything about just to install him as Nigeria's president. Is it possible that he is feeling some remorse, with respect to the mess his action plunged Nigeria into, or is this a mere political calculation to position himself.... more >>

Nigeria on familiar path in history

IFEANYI NWOLISA, (Nigeriaworld) - Revolution or Coup d'état, Nigeria is in urgent need for one of these drastic measures if the country must survive. History told us that every nation has to define its own destiny and that there is no nation strong or vibrant today that has not got its own share of drastic, unconventional, unpopular actions. ... The present Nigeria is like a replay of what the country must have looked like in the early 1960s until Major Nzeogwu and his boys struck. more >>

Pregnancy and child birth should not be a ''death sentence'' in Nigeria

Dr. EMMANUEL MONJOK, Houston, Texas, USA (Nigeriaworld) - The major direct causes of maternal death in Nigeria are preventable. There are so many factors which have to do with social, cultural, economic, administrative, educational and complex infrastructural and political issues that interplay with the community to contribute to this unfortunate tragedy in Nigeria. But all these can be prevented using simple and basic approaches. more >>

Nigeria without oil: Proactive moves by Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan

INNOCENT A. OJEFIA, Abraka, Nigeria (Nigeriaworld) - When Gross National Product (GNP) per capita is taken as an indicator of economic development, the figures show that Nigeria and the South East Asian countries - Asian tigers - were quite similar and comparable in the 60s. Most of the agricultural products that helped to prop the economies of some of these countries were obtained from Nigeria who dumped them for oil - a product whose yields have been largely wasted or siphoned into private pockets most especially, during the military era. more >>

CHIMA EKEKE'S LEADERSHIP WISDOM

The tragedy in Haiti and the meaninglessness of life without God

Rev. C. KINGSTON EKEKE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - Tragedy affects all cultures and societies. Sooner or later, every person will be faced with sudden traumatic experience that brings sadness, sorrow, pain and suffering. Tragedies are part of our daily existence. When they occur, it has such devastating abruptness to it. However, for every life's tragedy, whether an auto accident, sudden heart attack, cancer, shattered of dreams...or outright natural disasters ... God is still near and in control. more >>

FEMI AWODELE'S HOUSE CALL

Home Improvement Series CXXXI - Show and Tell

FEMI AWODELE, USA (Nigeriaworld) - One of the bright moments of being the parent of elementary school age child is planning for ''show and tell'', this is when children get to bring something they like to show their friends in school and say cool (or bad) things about it, sometimes parents are invited and sometimes we are the show and tell. ... We need to pray for wisdom on how to show Christ off without being ''standoffish'' or looking like a Pharisee or telling about Him based on second hand knowledge. more >>

A case against branding Nigeria a terrorist nation by the U.S. government

DAYO ALALADE, New York, NY, USA (Nigeriaworld) - While it sounds ludicrous to attempt to advance an argument in favor of anything Nigerian these days, and there is no gainsaying the fact that Nigeria has image issues stemming from widespread corruption and lack of security at home and involvement in all kinds of fraud by its citizens abroad, one is compelled to state that the US government erred and was discriminatory towards Nigerians with the inclusion of Nigeria on the terrorist watch list. more >>

Abortion and the seductive temptress: Black Woman in Western Historiography - 2

CHIGACHI EKE, (Nigeriaworld) - I say it was a good thing that my gentle uncle went to his grave believing in the altruism of the missionary. Seeing the same Old Devil preaching homosexuality today would have shattered the very last of my uncle’s illusion. But the morale of my story demonstrates the inconsequentiality of the Negro before the white male even in the Lord’s vineyard. It demonstrates how the black woman’s unenviable image in the white world affected the black man in no small measure. more >>

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