MAY YOUR REIGN BRING ENORMOUS BLESSINGS TO THE PEOPLE; MBOM YOUTHS TO HRM EZE FELIX O'SQUARED ATA II OF AFARATA

  

We congratulate you, Dr Felix Onukwue Onwukwe (O'SQUARED), on your coronation as the ATA II OF AFARATA IBEKU.

As we celebrate your ascension to the revered royal throne, We pray your reign brings enormous blessings to the people and kingdom of Afarata Ibeku, and indeed the entire nation.

Congratulations HRM EZE DR FELIX ONUKWUE ONWUKWE, ATA II OF AFARATA IBEKU! 

Long may you reign!

DR JOHNSON ONYEAGHALACHI IHEMEREMADU; A PERSONALITY WITH DISTINGUISHED ACCOLADES - AFARATA IBEKU YOUTH ASSOCIATION

 

Photo: Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu and Afarata Ibeku Youth Association Executive

 A socio-cultural group in the aegis of Afarata Ibeku Youth Association extols Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu, describing him as kind hearted man.

Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu
-Addresses AIYA Executive-

While surfing for the kindest words to extol the good virtues of the Umumukwu Nkata Afarata born philanthropist, astute leader and Philosopher Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu, the hardworking President of Afarata Ibeku Youth Association Comrade Ugochukwu Ucheka penultimate week described this great man as a kind hearted person.

In his kindness, Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu Is Constructing A Road Project For His People, Umumukwu Nkata, from Bende road by Mopol Base To BB Apugo Hall A Bid To Create A Seamless Movement For Motorists and Commuters.

Indeed a man with quantum of self confident befitting an Ibeku man. Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu is a blue blooded Ibeku patriot; he is an invaluable Supporter and Huge Financier of The Youth Body of His Autonomous Community, Afarata Ibeku Youth Association Anchored By Comrade Ugochukwu Ucheka.
Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu is one of those people who feels being a good human being with a great heart and compassion for all is most important. Always focused on and get inspired with positive thoughts on how best to consolidate and improve on the good works of our heroes past, and leaders present, Dr Johnson is currently working on setting up a scholarship Scheme for 
the people of Afarata Ibeku Autonomous Community.

In Recent Times, DR JOHNSON ONYEAGHALACHI IHEMEREMADU, a True Philanthropist Par Excellence, Has Reached Out To His Dear Community Umumukwu Nkata Afarata Ibeku, Where He Donated Lots Of Items With The Aim Of Making Their Daily Living More Convenient.

According To The Great Scholar Mehmet Murat Ildan “A good heart is a beautiful home where you can always find peace!” 

Most Reassuringly, Ndi Afarata Ibeku Nwere Mmadu. In All Of These, Afarata Ibeku Youth Association extol Dr Johnson Onyeaghalachi Ihemeremadu For His Impacts In The Society..

By Comr Kingsley Nwabueze 

OKALANWA, for Media Team, AIYA

Shun Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri

 

Shun Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri

It is not no longer news that Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri is destroying youths especially in the Eastern region of Nigeria.

Recently there have been outcry especially on social media on the need to sensitise the youths on the dangers of this dreaded drug popularly called Mkpurummiri.

Mkpurummiri poses danger in the lives of those who take it. Mkpurummiri is highly addictive, and has no known cure. 

It is not no longer news that Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri is destroying youths especially in the Eastern region of Nigeria.

Recently there have been outcry especially on social media on the need to sensitise the youths on the dangers of this dreaded drug popularly called Mkpurummiri.

Mkpurummiri poses danger in the lives of those who take it. Mkpurummiri is highly addictive, and has no known cure. 

It's symptoms include tattered look, scratching of the body, tendency to sell personal property, sleeplessness, mood swing, death etc.

As many personalities have called on the government to wedge in, create a means to stop this deadly menance, recently there's a suggestion for communities to apply 'Cane Justice' to both dealers and takers of Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri.

What's your take on this suggestion?

It's symptoms include tattered look, scratching of the body, tendency to sell personal property, sleeplessness, mood swing, death etc.

As many personalities have called on the government to wedge in, create a means to stop this deadly menance, recently there's a suggestion for communities to apply 'Cane Justice' to both dealers and takers of Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri.

What's your take on this suggestion?t is not no longer news that Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri is destroying youths especially in the Eastern region of Nigeria.

Recently there have been outcry especially on social media on the need to sensitise the youths on the dangers of this dreaded drug popularly called Mkpurummiri.

Mkpurummiri poses danger in the lives of those who take it. Mkpurummiri is highly addictive, and has no known cure.

It's symptoms include tattered look, scratching of the body, tendency to sell personal property, sleeplessness, mood swing, death etc.

As many personalities have called on the government to wedge in, create a means to stop this deadly menance, recently there's a suggestion for communities to apply 'Cane Justice' to both dealers and takers of Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri.
What's your take on this suggestion?

FOR MKPURUMMIRI DEALER AND TAKER

 Cane Justice for Mkpurummiri takers.

It is not no longer news that Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri is destroying youths especially in the Eastern region of Nigeria.

Recently there have been outcry especially on social media on the need to sensitise the youths on the dangers of this dreaded drug popularly called Mkpurummiri.

Mkpurummiri poses danger in lives of those who takes it. Mkpurummiri is highly addictive, and has no known cure. 

It's symptoms include tattered look, scratching of the body, tendency to sell personal property, sleeplessness, mood swing, lunatic, death etc.

As many personalities and social media handles have called on the government to wedge in, create a means to stop this deadly habit, there's a suggestion for communities to impose or apply 'Cane Justice' for dealers and takers of Crystal Meth a.k.a Mkpurummiri.

What's your take on this suggestion?

NNAMDI KALU IS OUR BROTHER - IBEKU YOUTHS TO MOHAMMED BUHARI

 

 

A group in the aegis of CONCERNED CITIZENS OF IBEKU EGWU ASAA HOME AND ABROAD  from the home land of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra sends a strong open letter to the president of Nigeria, President Mohammed Buhari concerning the re-arrest of their brother, MAAZI NNAMDI KALU. 

The letter reads thus.... 

27th July, 2021

Your Excellency,

President Muhammad Buhari, GCFR, 

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,

Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

Your Excellency Sir,

OPEN LETTER FOR THE RELEASE OF MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU 

We, THE CONCERNED CITIZENS OF IBEKU EGWU ASAA HOME AND DIASPORA, a progressive and 

equity based organization in Ibeku land write specifically in respect to the re-arrest and illegal deetention of our Son and Brother, “MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU” at the Department of Statei Secuity (DSS) under failing health conditions, and torture. Instead of the Federal Government Correctional Center. 

We wish to express our deep concern, and to condemn in its entirety the surreptitious and barbaric means wherein MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU was kidnapped and bundled down to Nigeria under suspicious circumstances, we therefore call on the Federal Government as a matter of urgency without prejudice; firstly, to grant him an unconditional access to his personal physician to enable him attend to his deteriorating health as already announced by his Counsel. A nation practicing demoocracy is expected to be a leading example in upholding the tenets of the rule of law, and we expect that such should be observed in the present circumstance.

Your excellency, we recall that in 2017, “MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU” was in his home town and 

did not jump bail as widely alleged and speculated, rather, the unfortunate invasion of his Isiama 

Afaraukwu Ibeku family home while his trial was on-going was a questionable act of terror. During 

the malicious attack by the Nigerian Military, many lives were lost in his premises, and properties 

were destroyed, his residence and the entire community was under siege, and later turned into a 

theater of war, consequent upon these misguided deadly attacks geared towards exterminating him, 

he resorted to scampering for his safety wherein he fled the country hence the lives of his family 

members were no longer guaranteed and the trauma leading to the unfortunate death of his 

parents, who were also adapted by the Nigeria Military. 

This traumatic and miscalculated illegal act by the men of the Nigeria Military threw the entire family 

and community into confusion and subsequently the suspicious circumstances under which his 

parents lost their lives was not encouraging.

In view of the above, we, under the aegis of “CONCERNED CITIZENS OF IBEKU EGWU ASAA HOME 

AND DIASPORA” wish to categorically states as follows : 

1. That *MAZI NNAMDI KANU* is our brother and a true son of Ibeku Land in Umuahia North LGA, 

Abia State. 

2. That we awaits a clearer picture of the circumstances surrounding his abduction and incarceration 

by the Department of State Security (DSS). 

3. That all trials and proceedings must conform strictly with the norms of the provisions of the 

Human Right rules and obligations which includes; the rights to fair hearing, dignity to his person and 

presumption of innocence as enshrined in our constitution. 

4. That the Federal Government should as a matter of urgency and necessity channel their energy to 

quickly address the spate of insecurity ravaging the country wherein pupils/students are being 

abducted at random, insurgency at the increase, extra-judicial killings, banditry other than targeting 

un-armed individuals with positive ideology aimed at building a sustainable peaceful coexistence. 

5. That we further urge the Federal Government under the leadership of President MUHAMMAD 

BUHARI to ensure that our brother is treated in accordance with the rules and International 

conventions that guarantees his rights and personal safety, considering that what he is fighting for 

and demanding from the federation is enshrined in the United Nations Charter on Indigenous 

People’s Right For Self Determination through a peaceful United Nation monitored Referendum 

which has been lately observed in the United Kingdom.

6. that we resolved to be law abiding hoping that our request should be given prompt attention that 

it deserves.

7. that the same court trying Nnamdi Kanu will be going on vacation before the 26th day of July, 2021, 

meaning that it is a ploy to keep him at the DSS detention camp unabated.

Your Excellency Sir, it is our firm belief that our letter and the contents therein will be addressed 

positively because an injury to one is an injury to all.

Accept our best assurances of our esteemed regard, while waiting for your prompt attention to our 

request.

Thank you.

NNAMDI KALU: AN OPEN LETTER TO PMB BY CONCERNED CITIZENS OF IBEKU EGWU ASAA HOME AND ABROAD

 

A group in the aegis of CONCERNED CITIZENS OF IBEKU EGWU ASAA HOME AND ABROAD  from the home land of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra sends a strong open letter to the president of Nigeria, President Mohammed Buhari concerning the re-arrest of their brother, MAAZI NNAMDI KALU. 

The letter reads thus.... 

27th July, 2021

Your Excellency,

President Muhammad Buhari, GCFR, 

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,

Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

Your Excellency Sir,

OPEN LETTER FOR THE RELEASE OF MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU 

We, THE CONCERNED CITIZENS OF IBEKU EGWU ASAA HOME AND DIASPORA, a progressive and 

equity based organization in Ibeku land write specifically in respect to the re-arrest and illegal 

detention of our Son and Brother, “MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU” at the Department of State 

Security (DSS) under failing health conditions, and torture. Instead of the Federal Government 

Correctional Center. 

We wish to express our deep concern, and to condemn in its entirety the surreptitious and barbaric 

means wherein MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU was kidnapped and bundled down to Nigeria under 

suspicious circumstances, we therefore call on the Federal Government as a matter of urgency 

without prejudice; firstly, to grant him an unconditional access to his personal physician to enable 

him attend to his deteriorating health as already announced by his Counsel. A nation practicing 

democracy is expected to be a leading example in upholding the tenets of the rule of law, and we 

expect that such should be observed in the present circumstance.

Your excellency, we recall that in 2017, “MAZI NNAMDI OKWUM KANU” was in his home town and 

did not jump bail as widely alleged and speculated, rather, the unfortunate invasion of his Isiama 

Afaraukwu Ibeku family home while his trial was on-going was a questionable act of terror. During 

the malicious attack by the Nigerian Military, many lives were lost in his premises, and properties 

were destroyed, his residence and the entire community was under siege, and later turned into a 

theater of war, consequent upon these misguided deadly attacks geared towards exterminating him, 

he resorted to scampering for his safety wherein he fled the country hence the lives of his family 

members were no longer guaranteed and the trauma leading to the unfortunate death of his 

parents, who were also adapted by the Nigeria Military. 

This traumatic and miscalculated illegal act by the men of the Nigeria Military threw the entire family 

and community into confusion and subsequently the suspicious circumstances under which his 

parents lost their lives was not encouraging.

In view of the above, we, under the aegis of “CONCERNED CITIZENS OF IBEKU EGWU ASAA HOME 

AND DIASPORA” wish to categorically states as follows : 

1. That *MAZI NNAMDI KANU* is our brother and a true son of Ibeku Land in Umuahia North LGA, 

Abia State. 

2. That we awaits a clearer picture of the circumstances surrounding his abduction and incarceration 

by the Department of State Security (DSS). 

3. That all trials and proceedings must conform strictly with the norms of the provisions of the 

Human Right rules and obligations which includes; the rights to fair hearing, dignity to his person and 

presumption of innocence as enshrined in our constitution. 

4. That the Federal Government should as a matter of urgency and necessity channel their energy to 

quickly address the spate of insecurity ravaging the country wherein pupils/students are being 

abducted at random, insurgency at the increase, extra-judicial killings, banditry other than targeting 

un-armed individuals with positive ideology aimed at building a sustainable peaceful coexistence. 

5. That we further urge the Federal Government under the leadership of President MUHAMMAD 

BUHARI to ensure that our brother is treated in accordance with the rules and International 

conventions that guarantees his rights and personal safety, considering that what he is fighting for 

and demanding from the federation is enshrined in the United Nations Charter on Indigenous 

People’s Right For Self Determination through a peaceful United Nation monitored Referendum 

which has been lately observed in the United Kingdom.

6. that we resolved to be law abiding hoping that our request should be given prompt attention that 

it deserves.

7. that the same court trying Nnamdi Kanu will be going on vacation before the 26th day of July, 2021, 

meaning that it is a ploy to keep him at the DSS detention camp unabated.

Your Excellency Sir, it is our firm belief that our letter and the contents therein will be addressed 

positively because an injury to one is an injury to all.

Accept our best assurances of our esteemed regard, while waiting for your prompt attention to our 

request.

Thank you.

AFARATA YOUTH ASSOCIATION INAUGURATES NEW EXECUTIVE

 

On Sunday the 13th day of December 2020, Afarata Youth Association electoral committee led by its chairman Honorable Waye Ifeanyi Isaac in an election closely contested by three contestants produced Mr Ugochukwu Ucheka as the association president elect. The election was a historic event in deed. 

Sunday 10th January, 2021 is a day that will never be forgotten in Afarata Ibeku Umuahia Abia state as the newly elected Afarata Youth Association Executives (Rebranded) was inaugurated and sworn in.

The chairman ably led by Mr. Ugochukwu Ucheka thanked the electoral committee for a job well done and assured the Afarata Youths Association that through their support and active participation the administration will achieve great success, and encouraged and assured everyone that his administration is open and welcomes advice; always call them to order when they feel they that the interest of Afarata is no longer been their goal. 

 The chairman also appointed a media crew that will help project the image of Afarata Youth Association on social media. Members of the media crew include Mr Chinomso Lambert, Kingsley Nwabueze Okalanwa, Charles Samuel etc. 

 The secretary of the association Mr Amaefula Nnanyerem Alex gave the vote of thanks as adjournment for moved.

The occasion was graced by some members of Umuabada legislative council. 

 Next Afarata Youth Meeting venue was slated to hold at Mbom Afarata Ibeku.

MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

1. Ugochukwu Ucheka  - President 

2. Elendu Uzodinma - Vice President 

3. Amaefule  Nnonyerem Alex - Secretary 

4. Agunwamba Obinna  - Assistant Secretary 

5.  Joseph Osinachi - Financial Secretary 

6.  Nwoko Oluchukwu  - Treasurer

7.  Nwoko Obiangeri - Director of Socials

8. Elekwachi Ngozi - Director of Socials II

9. Ezebuiro Ikechukwu Provost 

10. Nwokocha Okenwa - Provost II

Long Live AFARATAf IBEKU

Long Live IBEKU UMUAHIA 

long Live ABIA STATE

PINK ROSE DIAGNOSTICS OFFERS DISCOUNT ON ALL DNA PATERNITY TEST

 

The slang 'Life no balance' can be well understood in the tragic story of late Mr Tunde Thomas. Mr Tunde (a.k.a Tunde Gentle) was described as a gentleman who thrived all day to ensure his family lacked nothing. He took care of his wife and kids and ensured they enjoyed life in its fullness. 

But Mr Tunde got depressed and died of a heart attack related illness on the 16th day of December, 2020 having discovered that he was not the biological father of his two kids. Tunde's wife, Moyo Thomas was having an affair with her boss Mr Adam Nuru, an MD at FCMB. 

Therefore, Mr Adam Nuru allegedly fathered their kids... This life no balance.

As the news of the tragic death of Mr Tunde Thomas filled the social media, a facebook user and medical practitioner, C'fine Okorochukwu has announced a discount on all DNA paternity test in his clinic. Mr Okorochukwu's hospital and clinic; PINK ROSE DIAGNOSTICS is located at Stanpol Junction, Aba Road Umuahia Abia State. You can contact him on phone with 08038446884. 

In the same vein, a twitter handle @DrOlufunmilayo added his voice to this DNA saga. According to him, a father can order for a DNA test. All you  need is the child's hair, nail or blood. Job done. And it can be done secretly. You don't need the mothers permission. Don't let anybody guilt trip you. The child's birth certificate must bear the father's name. The child's permission is needed only if the child is above eighteen years(18yrs) of age.

Fathers the ball is on your court.

It's A Sin To Have Sex For Pleasure, If You Scream During Sex For Pleasure You'll Go To Hell.. Divine Asmau Mashood Ossai

In a post made in a popular Facebook public group known as Rant HQ which states that sex is not only meant for child bearing but also for pleasure,

A facebook user by the name Divine Asmau Mashood Ossai who according to her Facebook profile is a married woman from Benin, Nigeria commented under the post and said thus "It's a sin to have sex for pleasure. You only have sex when you want a baby. And if you scream during sex in pleasure you will go to hell.

What's your take on her comment?

Truth Behind Rev. Chidi Okoroafor's Suspension As General Superintendent Of Assemblies Of God

opera.com

Mar 8, 2020 4:20 PM

Emperor Ogbonna Kalu

This evening, I was shocked with the news that Assemblies of God church has suspended and removed its General Superintendent, Chidi Okoroafor.

Many people did not know of this so when I broke the news, there were mixed reactions.

I decided to make some enquiries.

I decided to make some enquiries because I am involved.

I was born a Catholic but after I passed through a spiritual journey, I joined Assemblies of God church.

The church was a symbol of holiness.

The church was not playing with sin.

Commit sin and you are given a back seat.

Simple.

But as time went on, the church allowed itself to be pulled down by politics.

That was why I left.

I remember coming to church and instead of being inundated with the word of God, church politics and misguided pastors were the orders of the day.

One day, I took my wife and children and left Assemblies of God church, vowing never to return.

Before I left, I had been a member of the church board, a Sunday school teacher, a men's fellowship president, a deacon and a youth leader.

I was even the Chairman of the church fund raising committee that bought the land where the Assemblies of God church Pound Road Aba (near the High Court ABA) was built.

I left and joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

Soon after I left the church became involved in the leadership tussle between Paul Emeka and Chidi Okoroafor.

The battle was dirty, and somewhat, I was glad I had left.

But today, I am glad that the glory of God has returned to Assemblies of God.

Why did I say that?

The events of the last one week proves me right.

In the last three months, there was this rumour that the General Superintendent of the church was involved in a relationship with a woman.

The former General Superintendent of the church Rev Osueke, called Rev Chidi Okoroafor and told him of what he heard.

Rev Chidi Okoroafor did not deny it, nor confirm it.

As the rumour continued, the Executive committee and General Council of the church set up a committee headed by one Rev Mpamugo, an incorruptible man, and of which the legal adviser of the church was a member, and their mandate was to look into the allegation.

Chidi Okoroafor was invited to Lagos, Enugu etc to defend himself and he came.

Text messages were read and CCTV videos were seen.

Hotels were visited too.

As this investigation was going on, a guy who is also the media aide to the Abia State speaker, was busy using his Facebook wall and his Reports to malign the leadership of Assemblies of God and the members of that panel.

So this week, the leadership of Assemblies of God Divinity School Old Umuahia wrote a letter to the guy stopping him from being a student of that school and stopping his training as a pastor of the Assemblies of God.

Yesterday, the General Council of the Assemblies of God church met, considered the report of the committee and decided to follow its constitution.

Rev Chidi Okoroafor was not caught having sex with any woman.

He was not caught in adultery.

He was suspended because he was guilty of appearance of sin.

Any member of AG would understand what appearance of sin is.

Under Assemblies of God church, you don't need to commit sin to be punished.

Once the circumstances suggest that you MAY commit sin or might have committed sin, or is in a position where U may commit sin, you are suspended.

The argument of the church is that such a sin should not be named or even attributed to a Christian, let alone he be suspected of it or committing it.

And when Chidi Okoroafor was confronted with the panel report, he did the right thing.

He and his wife knelt down and asked for forgiveness, and he said that he ought to be removed absolutely, and not suspended.

The leadership of the church said no, that it's constitution says that anyone who is guilty should be suspended for five years, and that the Constitution must be obeyed.

It is that same constitution that made the church to remove Paul Emeka who took the church to court when it's constitution says that nobody should take the church to court.

So that was how the GS of that church was suspended for five years and removed as the General Superintendent.

When other churches would have tried to protect its head from scandal and punishment, Assemblies of God church decided to set an example with its head, and decided that nobody is above discipline.

That is the mark of Christ.

Those who are saying that Chidi Okoroafor was not given fair hearing or was removed due to politics, are telling lies.

The people that removed Chidi Okoroafor are the same people that had been with him all through these years Paul Emeka was fighting that church.

I commend the leadership of Assemblies of God church Nigeria for standing on holiness and it's precepts.

Paul Emeka was removed for breaking it's constitution, Chid Okoroafori was punished in accordance with God's standard of holiness.

The church of God is moving on.

In the race of every Christian, there is no assurance that it shall ever be easy.

We are all mortals and can make mistakes.

This is not the end of Rev Dr Chidi Okoroafor. The Bible says that the righteous falleth seven times and still rise again.

Right now, the leadership of that church has taken a step many churches in Nigeria cannot take.

In my life as a lawyer, I have seen things.
I have actually seen things so if a church can decide to punish it's head, in a society that church leaderships and clergymen cover their sins and that of their leaders, then I think that the glory of God has returned to Assemblies of God Church. As General Superintendent Of Assemblies Of God

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Head of Economic Advisory Council.
Congratulations, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
We are proud of you.

Oyo State sign Omotekun Bill into law

#Omotekun
#Security

Oyo State lawmakers dressed in Amotekun regalia as they passed the Amotekun Bill into law.

Next is recruitment and training.

When Talk About Bad Uncles, I Find It Hard To Relate.

"When people talk about bad uncles, I find it hard to relate, but I feel their pains. In my secondary school days, I was such a bright student. I had big dreams for my life - big dreams. By now, my career in the medical field or as a Quantity Surveyor ought to have taken flight, ...more @
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BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo sacks DSS boss, Lawal Daura

BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo sacks DSS boss, Lawal Daura

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

In what appears to be a twist to the siege on the National Assembly by security operatives on Tuesday, the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has sacked the Director-General of the Department of State Service, Lawal Daura.

The DSS and the Police had locked down the National Assembly on Tuesday, even as the Senate leadership had scheduled a meeting to hold in the chambers in the afternoon.

Lawmakers who came with the hope of attending the meeting were denied entry into the Assembly by the security operatives.

Lawmakers elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress had dissociated themselves from the security operatives’ actions, even as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party had accused the Executive and APC lawmakers of an attempt to truncate democracy.

Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, disclosed Daura’s sacking on his Twitter handle, @akandeoj.

He wrote, “AgP Yemi Osinbajo has directed the termination of the appointment of the DG of the DSS, Mr. Lawal Musa Daura.

“Mr. Daura has been directed to hand over to the most senior officer of the State Security Service until further notice.”

Sergey Mavrodi Has Passed Away. MMM is put on “pause”

Sergey Mavrodi Has Passed Away. MMM is put on “pause”

Dear participants, a tragic event took place: on March 26, our leader and ideological mastermind — Sergey Mavrodi — left his life. In the street, he felt unwell and complained of weakness and heartache. A passer-by called an ambulance, Sergey Mavrodi was hospitalized, alas, he couldn’t be saved. Sergey Mavrodi died at the age of 62.


In this regard, the МММ System shifts to a “pause” mode. It is impossible to provide and get help; Mavros don’t grow. In the near future, Administration will take a decision concerning MMM’s future and report on it officially. Hoping for your understanding.


Sergey Mavrodi devoted his life to serving other people. He abstained from conveniences and material benefits, communication with his family and friends in order that no one could influence him and the System. Sergey Mavrodi worked until his dying day: without holidays and vacations. Mr Mavrody always felt his responsibility for the participants and the System. He never pursued any self-interest.


Mr Mavrodi, long before the cryptocurrencies emergence, predicted that the modern financial system would become a thing of the past. While today we can see that many of Mr Mavrodi’s predictions have already come true: alternatives to fiat money have appeared and they become increasingly widely disseminated. Let us remember the principles that Mr Mavrodi defended: mutual aid and justice; and strive to implement those principles in our life. This will be our best contribution to Mavrodi’s mission.


Sergey Mavrodi is a great man who managed to unite a huge number of people worldwide in the struggle for a single purpose. MMM was his life’s work; he dreamed of changing the world. Sergey Mavrodi, you will always be in our hearts!

МММ Administration

THE STRUGGLE AGAINST COLONIALISM AND NEO- COLONIALISM IN NIGERIA

THE STRUGGLE AGAINST COLONIALISM AND NEO-         COLONIALISM

 This topic refers to various actions of Nigerian indigenes against colonial rules and imperialism.  

    

                 WHAT IS COLONIZATION?

The term is derived from the Latin word ‘colere’, which means "to inhabit.

Therefore, colonization refers to the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area. Colonization  is a process by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components.Colonialism means settler ruling the existing indigenous peoples of styled "new territories".

 After the Berlin Conference of 1884–85, at which the most powerful European countries agreed upon rules for laying claim to particular African territories, the British, French, Germans, Italians, Spanish, Belgians, and Portuguese set about formally implementing strategies for the long-term occupation and control of Africa. The conquest had begun decades earlier—and in the case of Angola and South Africa, centuries earlier. But after the Berlin Conference it became more systematic and overt.Scholars consider this incidence as the early phase of nationalist struggle in the country.

The success of the European conquest and the nature of African resistance must be seen in light of Western Europe's long history of colonial rule and economic exploitation around the world. In fact, by 1885 Western Europeans had mastered the art of divide, conquer, and rule, honing their skills over four hundred years of imperialism and exploitation in the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific

What is Nationalism?

Nationalism is a term generally used to describe two phenomena: first, the attitude which members of a nation have when they care about their national identity; and second, the actions that the members of a nation take when seeking to sustain self-determination. The term has therefore been defined as: loyalty and devotion to a nation, especially a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on the promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational group

Different factors were responsible for the growth of nationalist     struggles

They can be grouped as internal and external factors.

1.    The internal factors therefore include

a. the early resistance struggles,

b. the activities of the press,

c. the colonial policies and elite discontent, and

d. the economic depression during this period.

  A. The early resistance struggles consist of the various oppositions put up by the indigenous peoples against the British penetration. There were equally various thoughts on nationalism expressed during this period. An example of these thoughts was captured from the expression of Edward Wilmot Blyden where “he emphasized that Africans should pay attention to the original contributions of the continent and should not emulate other races” (Falola et al 1991:56). Other acts of resistance experienced during this period were the secessionist movements within the church when Africans were urged (by Pan-Africanists like Edward Wilmot Blyden) to establish their own churches. These early activities inspired the nationalists. The activities of the press during this period assisted in stimulating national consciousness.

          B.   The activities of the press during this period assisted in stimulating national consciousness. These activities brought about increase in the number of newspapers. The press during this International Journal of History and Philosophical Research Vol.2, No.1, pp54-67, March 2014 Published by European Centre for research Training Speriod was guarding the rights and liberties of the people, and at the same time tried to interpret the people’s ideals and aspirations. It was interested on policies and national issues. John Payne was a great influence during this period. Through his paper- The Lagos Weekly Record- known for its anti-imperialist stands, he advised Africans to unite and fight their common heritage. He did not only champion the cause of Africa, but also popularized and encouraged the activities of protest movements. Other newspapers whose activities contributed to the awakening of political consciousness in Nigeria by this period include The Nigerian Times, and The Nigerian Chronicles.

      c. Colonial policies equally contributed in stimulating national consciousness as traditional rulers and educated elites were dissatisfied with these policies. There was racial discrimination in the colonial system, as Africans were not considered eligible for top civil service positions. They were equally “excluded from the well-kept quarters of towns known as European Reservations” (Omolewa, 1986:184), as well as“…treated as second-rate citizens in their own land” (Omolewa, 1986:184). In most cases, most qualified Africans were denied good jobs, and even if they were appointed, they did not have equal status and salary with their European colleagues. These colonial activities contributed in spurring nationalist feelings among the educated elites. Economic depression experienced during this period equally encouraged the growth of nationalist struggle.

        d. The depression brought about retrenchment, unemployment, and economic hardship. There was a drastic fall of wages. Consequently, the nationalists for poor financial management criticized the government. They therefore began to make demands for reforms.

Other internal factors which induced nationalist struggle during this period include: the imposition of capitation taxes; land expropriation for government purposes which became a source of grievance for a people passionately attached to their lands especially when such lands were used for purposes not originally stated by the administration, and when inadequate compensation was paid to their owners; intensification of economic exploitation which was detrimental to the economy of the country; and high prices which were charged for imported goods and low prices paid for primary products.

The external factor.

On the other hand, the activities of Nigerian students abroad were one of the external factors that contributed to the growth of nationalist struggle in Nigeria. These students contributed their own quota to nationalism during this period having organized themselves into organizations. One of these organizations was the West African Students Union (W.A.S.U) founded in 1925 by Ladipo Solanke- an indigene of Abeokuta, Ogun State. The organization served as a pivotal point for young Nigerians who were politically aggressive to agitate for the freedom of their countries from foreign domination. Fostering a spirit of unity, cooperation, national consciousness and racial pride among members; acting as information and research centre on African history and culture; presenting to the world a true picture of African life and philosophy; and promoting good will and understanding between Africans and other races, constitute the objectives of the organization. Additionally, the organization called for many reforms in West Africa. Through its various activities, however, the West African Students Union provided these students, who subsequently emerged as political leaders in their countries, with political experience.

Another external factor was the Garvey movement. This movement was carried out by the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), founded by Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican, in 1914. Commenting on its impact on Nigeria, Falola, et al (1991:62) wrote; The Garvey movement had notable impact on nationalist activity in Nigeria. His message on racial solidarity and cultural nationalism spread to Nigeria. Garvey wanted political independence for Africa. He believed that the Negro could only experience salvation via a free and independent Africa. He founded a newspaper- Negro World- which was widely circulated. His ideal, which was expressed via his newspaper, influenced nationalists like Enerst Ikoli, and Nnamdi Azikiwe.

  The influence of World War II also constitutes another external factor that contributed to the growth of nationalism in Nigeria during this period. Nationalist feelings and activities were strengthened by the influence of the soldiers who had fought in the war. Most of them returned with new skills but there were no means for practicing them. This embittered the returned soldiers

  Additionally, these soldiers had witnessed that the whites were not superior to the Africans following the defeats of the British by the Japanese in the Far East. Furthermore, in India, these soldiers came in contact with Indian strong nationalistic feeling. They saw people who were not better of about to be granted their independence. There was equally Ceylon’s (Sri Lankan) nationalist progress to inspire them. These factors prepared the minds of the returning soldiers for a movement of reform (Eluwa et al, 1988)

In addition to the above was the war propaganda of the allied forces which claimed to champion freedom and equality of all people while the axis powers practiced racial discrimination and oppression. Also, to encourage African support for the allied interest, the allied powers promised the subject peoples the right to choose the form of government under which they would want to live. This was incorporated in the Atlantic Charter of 14 August, 1941, signed by Sir Winston Churchill- former Prime Minister of Britain, and Franklin D. Roosevelt- former President of the United States of America. These stimulated the nationalists to fight energetically for the freedom of their people from colonial yoke.

          

                 THE STRUGGLE AGAINST COLONIALISM

 The resistance mounted against the British by the indigenes and traditional rulers of the territories that were later merged together to become Nigeria constitute the early phase of nationalist movement in Nigeria. On knowing that the British rule would deprive them of their powers, these people resisted the penetration of the British.

      This resistance took many forms, armed and unarmed resistance. There was non-cooperation with the British in trade, and wars fought against the British. Examples of such wars include the Aro-Anglo war of 1901-1902 which took place following the resistance the Aro and their allies mounted against the increasing penetration of the British that challenged their powers which had extended across Eastern Nigeria and beyond.

                           ARMED RESISTANCE

 The Benin expedition of 1897 which occurred following the refusal of King Ovonranmen to sign a British treaty which tend to make Benin a British Colony, and his subsequent placement of trade embargo on the Benin River which affected the trading activities of the British traders.

    The Ijebu war of 1892 which broke out following the refusal of the Awujah- Chief of Ijebu Ode (the capital of Ijebu Kingdom)- to lift the blockade of the trade route from the interior into Lagos (a crown colony by this period)

  The Aniocha war fought as part of Ekumeku movement of 1883-1914 which was directed towards the rising power of the Royal Niger Company of the British Empire.

     There were equally some roles played by King Jaja of Opobo in opposing the desire of the British traders to have a direct access into his hinterland knowing fully that the basis for his power rested on his control over the hinterland palm oil markets. This brought about a quarrel between Jaja and the British leading to his banning of all trade with the British.

B.    UNARMED STRUGGLE

 Cultural and Religious Resistance

Not all resistance during the early years of European colonial rule took the form of pragmatic violence. Most was more subtle and directed toward local issues of political and economic autonomy. Resistance struggle during this period was equally gathered from the activities of individuals (repatriates) who stood against the very western culture that had nourished them having been denied respectable place within their ancestors’ culture. This made them to ravenously turn towards their ancestors’ culture for pride restitution, as well as for the strength to face the new situation. These individuals were products of mission schools. By educating them and subsequently denying them equality with the visitors (Europeans).

   The Christian missions helped to contribute their own quota to the emergence of nationalist movement in Nigeria. This group of Nigerians were led by men such as Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832-1912)- a foremost Pan-Africanist and an advocate of West African culture.

Bishop James Johnson (1871-1938)- an author and diplomat whose writings and activities demonstrated his deep concern of black life and subsequently became the first black man to assume the position of the field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP); Mojola Agbebi (1860-1917)- a Nigerian Yoruba Baptist Minister.

 John Payne Jackson- the editor of Lagos Weekly Record (a newspaper founded in 1890) who was equally an immigrant from Liberia; William Bright Davies, and Tejumade Osholake Johnson. These people did not only strongly oppose the attempts of European Christian Missions to deprive Africans of their rights, but also they were never weary of advocating a consciousness of those aspects of European or Western culture which to them seemed to be of no value to Africans.

       Additionally, they were equally advocates and founders of the indigenous African churches, which were the first manifestations of cultural nationalism. An example of these churches was the United Native African Church founded in 1891. This church emerged when a group seceded from the Anglican Church as a result of the domination of the whites (the Europeans).

 Furthermore, some of these advocates pragmatically rebuffed western culture by giving up their western names and dresses. For instance, David Brown Vincent (1860-1917) who was named at Baptism following his Saro father’s Christian religious identity as Catechist of the Anglican Church in Nigeria, did not only change his name to Mojola Agbebi in the late 1880s, he also gave up the wearing of English dresses even when in Europe. In a similar vein, Reverend Jacob Henryson Samuel (1860-c.1925) of the Methodist Church, who was named at birth, also assumed the ancestral name of Adegboyega Edun in 1904 following his appointment as the first Secretary of the Egba United Government (E.U.G) in 1902. There were no effective organizations by this period to channel the various grievances of these people. The People’s Union formed by Dr. Obasa and Dr. Randle in 1908 to agitate against the water rate, and the Lagos Ancillary of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society (LAARPS) formed in 1910 which on coming into existence took up the agitation over land question were ineffective in championing the cause of the people. In fact, effective organizations did not emerge until after 1914 when it became apparent that there would not be an effective opposition if an opposition movement was not properly managed and organized. It equally dawned on these people that it is with this feature that nationalist movement will be able to challenge colonial administration more effectively.