LOVE NIGERIA: POTENT PANACEAS FOR THE ILLS OF OUR LAND first published June 19th, 2014

“Nigeria: The Obituary of the Living Dead,” Emmanuel Chigozie Osuchukwu, a

  London based writer, published on Friday, May 30, 2014.  To be fair to Emmanuel is to say that his thoughts as expressed in the publication were golden because they capture or cover the entire spectrum of the history of what has led to the present predicament of our country, Nigeria.  If I must query the publication, and query I must, it is the title of the article. Nigeria and Nigerians are not living dead.  Nigeria is still having some teething problems of which Nigerians themselves are a part of some of the problems of our country.  Nigerians to a large extent are the problems of Nigeria because do not like Nigeria and they do not embrace what is Nigerian; let say the truth and let the devil be ashamed, if there is one.

It is now an established fact almost by all that most Nigerians are prone to corruption and greed which are by product of ignorance.  These ugly virtues have led to the current situation in which our country has by itself invited Imperialist countries to its own compound.  It is now that the Imperial spies have invaded the Nigerian domain to their sudden disbelieves that many Nigerians are jolted back to their seats while they were standing, and they are now asking: what is this happening to us?  It is a shame that we have to be beaten very hard in the head before we can come to realize what we are doing to ourselves; that is IF ourselves invited invasion is anything to be considered.

In Defense of Nigerian Traditions first published in July 2011: The Presidential Inaugural Dinner Dance Performance

The Presidential Inaugural Dinner and Dance was an affair held in Abuja on May 29, 2011 to mark the inauguration of President Goodluck Azikiwe Ebele Jonathan as the newly elected President of Nigeria.  The dinner and dance could have been the most grandeur and successful public social affairs in recent time in Nigeria. There was in attendance, one of Nigeria’s most traditional highlife kings, talented, and international musician, Dr. Victor Uwaifo of Jeromi fame.

Victor Uwaifo did the best to rekindle those olden day tunes to the delight of the audience who were and those who were not dancing.  The event was seen around the world because the Nigerian Television Authority International, NTAI broadcast the event live.  We watched this event in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States.  Nigerians were in their happiest mood and mode; they have just successfully completed one of the most tempting elections which were adjudged by the world as the cleanest.  It was a time to showcase Nigeria’s cultural pre-eminence; traditional and fashionable way; the Nigerian way of dressing; the “o wambe” and the “milikie” styles of dancing to the Nigerian highlife music, and the “akwete” tunes; but Nigeria missed the opportunity to show itself.  Ghana would not have and the Ghanaians would not have failed in such an opportunity to display the Ghanaian spirit immersed in the flavors of their dressing.  What other occasion should have demanded a better display of Nigeria’s cultural power exemplified in the colors and styles of the Nigerian fabrics to the world than the recently held presidential inaugural dinner dance? It was an event in which the cream and heart of the Nigerian society were present. The President and First Lady, the Chief of Staff and his wife, the Royal Majesties and Royal Highnesses; Senate president and members including the House of Representative members, state governors and ministers; members of the diplomatic corps, top notches of the Nigerian academic communities; commissioners, traditional rulers and chiefs.

President Jonathan, left, with wife & others on the Floor

(as captured on the NTAI in Atlanta, GA USA) 

Reorientation: a Need for a New Educational Agenda for Africans

The news that the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has enrolled at Nigeria’s National Open University is pleasing because there is no end to learning.  However, the report, on the other hand is disturbing because of one of the reasons the former Nigeria leader opted to go back to school to study for an MA and a Ph.D. degrees at this time in his life.

The report states that Chief Obasanjo has registered to study Christian Theology in the School of Arts and Social Sciences.  Further, the report reveals that Chief Obasanjo at 77, states that his primary reason is “to acquire knowledge, particularly in Christian Theology, not because I want to be a pastor but rather, to know God more and to be able to serve Him better.”  In other words, Retired General Olusegun Obasanjo is going back to school to study Christian religious theology to allow him to know God more in order to serve “HimHer” (God) better. 

The Virus, “Ebola,” Like the HIV AIDS’S Virus: Is it not On a Mission to Depopulate Africa?

The “Ebola” Virus has been reported to have been around since 1976, a period of about 38 years. Within the period those who “recognized” the virus and the drug companies made no conscious effort to develop any remedy to fight the Virus.  It is relatively recent that an experimental drug appeared to have been developed.  But it was not tested on human to see how safe it is until two American Missionaries got the disease in Liberia and were rushed back to the US where the “experimental drug” was administered on them. There was the need to ask, why?  The answer may lie in the fact that drug companies usually, are not willing to invest their money unless there is the market.  In other words, drug companies will invest their money to carry out research for the development and production of a remedy for a new disease. That is when there is a large population to provide the market and the “opportunity” for the drug companies to recover expended funds on research and production of such an experimental drug.

NIGERIA NEEDS YOUR FATHERLY ATTENTION: An Open Letter to Traditionalists of Nigeria first published May 27, 2014

Boko Haram insurgency un-paralyzed, a great fear is becoming overwhelming Nigerians, young and old, male and female; and Nigeria is under an invasion by foreign powers in the guise of searching and rescuing the young Nigerian female students, who were kidnapped by murderous Boko Haram on April 14, 2014. This has become a lamentable situation in Nigeria, Africa, and the world as Nigerians themselves have not own-up to it enough to destroy the murderous gang by any means possible, to set the young students free. This is a very sad situation which should be unacceptable to Nigerian traditionalists and the traditional fathers of our country.

Mysterious Snakes, Bees and Boko Haram: A Call for Traditional Commission in Nigeria first published June 1st, 2014

The news that mysterious Snakes and Bees are now at war with Boko Haram is a welcomed development as it gives us a little hope that all is not lost, and it is a relief.  We must thank the Snakes and the Bees including those who are waging this Spiritual war against Boko Haram on behalf of Nigeria and the Chibok girls. The Witches and Wizards, including the traditionalist of Nigeria who may be responsible for the action of the Snakes and Bees, we congratulate you in your efforts so far directed at the enemies of Nigeria at this time in our existence as a nation.  It is gladdening the hearts that the traditionalist of Nigeria heard the cries of concerned Nigerians over the fears that have over-whelmed the nation brought about by a murderous sect called Boko Haram.  We have always known that ancient Nigerian wisdom and knowledge possessed by the priesthood of the craft can be used for good, to protect Nigerians, and the nation.  You have vindicated my understanding and belief in the wisdom and knowledge of our ancestors.  The war with Boko Haram is not yet over until the Chibok girls are back home with their parents and family, and foreign forces are made to leave the Nigerian soil.  The menace of Boko Haram is an eye opener.