OCTOBER 1, 1960: How Nigerians ushered in independence ON day like this, exactly 57 years ago, Nigeria was on a festive and historic mood. It was the eve of October 1, 1960, the day that the United Kingdom had set aside to grant Nigeria independence as a sovereign state. The political and social atmosphere was astir. The reasons were not far-fetched given the dreams of the founding fathers – late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, late Sir Ahmadu Bello and late Chief Obafemi Awolowo among others as well as what the prospects of self-rule portended for the emerging black nation. Although, the then three regions -Northern, Eastern and Western had been administered by Nigerians, who superintended as premiers for six years, Nigerians could not wait to collect the mantle of leadership, at the centre, from the last British Governor-General of Nigeria, Sir James Robertson. It was thus not surprising that elaborate preparations were made, across the country, for the historic occasion. There was
By: Orakwue Chukwuebuka Joshua He walked passed the Lion, walked passed the Elephant, the Rhino, the Buffalo, passed the Leopard, the Fox, the Rabbit........... "Oh!! I've gotta explain and show to man the way of wisdom; He needs a mentor........." This was God's thought, for man was in desperate need of a mentor. ........Passed the hyena, the eagle, the duck, the beetle......... Finally, there in a little hole in the sand was a group of tiny creatures, going about their business with such determination and purpose, and He pointed and spoke "There...... Look man! There's your mentor; THE ANT. One would think that if God was to express Himself through any creature, he would use something big like the elephant; to show how mighty he is, Or something fast like the cheetah; to show how quickly he can answer your prayers. But instead he says : "There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants
An Article Written by Joy Iwezu. When I think about the girl child, I think about me. The Girl Child is a powerful being that possesses unique traits and characteristics that makes her not only a woman but a force to be reckoned with in a world where strength and virtue is on a constant decline. There is more to the Girl Child that meets the eye; she is more than a wife, a mother, a sister; she is the channel through which the balance of human existence is built upon. She is a life giver and the sole connection between the idea of life and life itself. With all of these in mind, one will expect that the Girl Child will be the most respected and accomplished being across nations taking giant strides in the different sectors available within her immediate environment and beyond but this is not the case in our present day society. Today, the Girl Child is marginalized; she is abused, relegated, shoved aside and given second place where first can be attained. Her gender has become
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