Let the BOMBINGS stop

On Friday October 1st 2010, Nigerians all over the world joined in celebration of Nigeria’s ‘Golden Jubilee’. Amid of the joyous celebration, the unexpected happened. Two bombs went off in ABUJA, Nigeria’s capital city.

Since the Independence Day disaster, bombs have gone off in different states in the country.

With the rate of incessant bombings in the country (especially the one that claimed the lives of 10 youth coppers), the issue of security has become a cause of concern for many.

Although it appears as if it is only the northern part of the country that has come under attack truth is, the perpetrators of this inhuman acts really don’t care where they do it- North, South, East or West. All they care about is that they cause MAYHEM…

The issue of security is a collective one and must not be relegated to the hands of the security agencies only. For the sake of peace, let’s all with one voice speak up against this preposterous act so that this country doesn’t become a ‘safe heaven’ for these rascals.

Knowing well the implications of an unsafe society, we must not allow our beloved Nigeria to become the next Pakistan or Afghanistan where bombs go off incessantly. Already, there are many issues that need urgent address and I don’t think we want to add bombing to the long list of ‘to do’.

Before now, most violence that erupted in the country was assumed to be religiously motivated. Recently, we hear the bombings are political motivated so I wonder if politics is a thing of war.

As far as I’m concerned, RELIGION is a thing of PEACE and POLITICS is not a DO or DIE affair so anybody that perpetrates any act of violence in disguise of RELIGION or POLITICS should have his/her head examined.

No sane (right thinking) human being would take the life of another for the sake of RELIGION or POLITICS… Nigeria is in a threshold of new beginning and so much is been expected from both Nigerians and the international community.

Maybe you are wondering why I wrote this; well, I care too much about this country to see it turn into an inferno. The violence in the NORTH is not peculiar to them only.

The mare facts that this attacks are not happening where some of us are doesn’t mean it can’t happen there. We must therefore not wait until it happens where we are before we condemn this act.

This country has to go forward by any means necessary so let me announce to all those that don’t want progress, IF YOU DON’T WANT TO GO FORWARD, PLEASE DON’T HINDER US.

I will continue to preach the gospel of togetherness, oneness and unity and I entreat everyone to do the same. Nigeria will not get better until we see each other as one people and to do this, LOVE should be given topmost priority.

Love is the answer to most of our problems. With LOVE in our hearts, BOMBINGS will instantly stop. Let’s live in love.

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Kudos Nigeria

With the successful completion of Nigeria’s general elections, Nigeria deserves much more than a warm applaud. Indeed Nigeria has entered the history books for the first time having delivered a free, fair and credible election…

The manner in which Nigerians comported themselves throughout the electioneering period is indeed very commendable. The international communities and observes could not overlook the level of maturity displayed by Nigerians at the various polling units.

And when I heard all the nice things being said about Nigeria and Nigerians with regards to this year’s pools on BBC and other international NETWORKS, I smile and say “yes! This time we got it right”.

It is by no means an easy thing to have democratically elect leaders given the bombings and pre-elections violence that rocked the political landscape before the elections proper. For a second I felt like the success of the elections were nothing short of a ‘fluke’ but truth is it wasn’t. It is a reflection of the hard work Nigerians ready to make things right.

Jega and his team did tremendously well. Although not everybody gave him a chance, he still delivered. Of course the elections were not 100% perfect, it was good and successful making it the best elections ever in Nigeria’s history.

At this juncture, I will like to say to all elected leaders that it is our prayers that they serve selflessly and discharge their duties credibly and transparently as we all look forward to the best years of our great country Nigeria.

Lastly let me say a big congratulation to all Nigerians who came out to perform their civic duty in such an enviable manner. The Yoruba’s will say “eku ise” which means well done. Together we have made this happen and together we can build the Nigeria of our dreams.

Naija oni baje o!
Long live Nigeria, long live Nigerians…

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Choose or Lose Nigeria

Elections! Elections!! Elections!!! That is all we hear and breathe as the election days draws nearer. The race for who will sit in the throne at “Aso Rock” and governors offices around the country has intensified over the past weeks and months.

On television, radio and the print media, all we see, hear and read is politics and election stories.

From the streets to our living rooms, the topic being discussed is “Who is fit to lead and deliver the Nigeria that we seek”.

For months and weeks now, the politicians have been all over the place campaigning and making promises upon promises.

When it comes to promises, we have more than enough politicians who can give them but when it comes to delivering on promises, there is only but a few politicians whose words hold water.

A noticeable event going on at campaign rallies is the politics of blame and insults. This party is accusing that party of what they did but did wrong and what they didn’t do but should have done and so on.

Nevertheless, these events are not new to us. They are political gimmicks to canvas for votes. Ideally, what the politicians should be telling us is what they will do and how they will go about what they want to do should they get the nod to lead instead of throwing tantrums at fellow politicians.

The problems of poverty, bad roads, epileptic power insecurity etc are not problems that are peculiar to a certain political party, ethnicity and don’t care about personality.

We have heard all they have to say; it’s now our turn to decide who goes where. It is about time we change everyone and everything that is not working.

Many people in the past vote sold their votes for little favors and some too just vote for a political party they sympathize ignoring whether or not it has a candidate that can deliver.

Ideally, where our vote should sway should not be based on the name or size of a political party. If a party has got a candidate that you think can deliver irrespective of its name or size, vote for that one. Don’t follow the crowd.

Good roads, a proper education system, proper health care, safe drinkable water, improved electricity, employment, security etc are not privileges; they are basic necessities of life that every Nigerian deserves and it is only the right candidate can deliver all of these and more.

Vote for someone that has the plight of Nigerians at heart and is ready to serve selflessly.
Vote for someone that will involve the people to move the country forward and not someone that will exploit the people and make their pocket fatter.
Please vote for a true Nigerian that will deliver the Nigeria we all crave for.


On our own, we can never know the true intention of any politician. It is only Almighty God that knows the true intentions of any human being so trust Him to lead you to vote for the right man/woman.

Lately, there has been a rise in politically motivated violence. The irony is that, politicians never send their children to fight or kill for them so why should we hurt or kill others so that a so called politician can get into power?

Be wise. Shun pre or post elections violence. Politics is not a do or die affair. NO POLITICIAN IS WORTH THE BLOOD OF ANY NIGERIAN.

Furthermore, do not cease to pray for Nigeria. If there is anything this country needs now than ever before, it is certainly prayers.

History beckons on us so be part of history by going out to vote. Your vote is your power; your voice is your voice. Make it count.

Finally, always remember to be the best Nigerian you can afford to be.

Naija oni baje o…

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