OYEDEPO, ENENCHE, KUKAH ETC, ADEBOYE HAS SET AN EXAMPLE

I commend you pastor E. A Adeboye for your prayer walk against Insecurity in Nigeria. Even though some times I frown at pastors meddling into politics, but it's your right and that of your members to demand for good governance and end to killings.

I commend you for the way you conducted yourself and your members peacefully through out the walk and the way you kept political undertone out of it with the placards and signboards you displayed.

Unlike some pastors and self acclaimed men of God that would have made political gain out of it. With political messages, utterances that can further escalate the volatile nature of the security situation of our nation. Kukah, Enenche, Oyedepo, and other political pastors hope you can see how to pass a message without hitting the polity. I could remereme when Oyedepo read out a letter allegedly sent to him by Fulani herdsmen of how they want to take over West Africa and Nigeria, as well as other messages that look like he belong to a political party in Nigeria. Change your ways before it's too late because the Bible doesn't susuppo pastors behaving like politicians.

Sir. I believe God has answered your prayers, and the rightful authorities have seen your message. God bless you, your family and your congregation.
Princewill Chimereze writes from PortHarcourt.
amadiprincewill1@gmail.com

HOPE WHO YOU ARE DATING IS ALSO DATING YOU?

The worst thing about being in a relationship, is when the relationship not being reciprocated, or the relationship being one sided without you knowing. Sometimes too the signs are usually there but you decide to ignore them. Many are in a relationship where they are the only one loving themselves without knowing. Any relationship of this nature, leaves either of the people in tears in no sooner than later time, wasted years, emotions etc.

A lady was in a relationship with a guy who was in another state of the country. They had met in a wedding of one her friends, got talking and began to date. They were really in love according to the lady. They go out to different places, have fun and enjoy themselves to the fullest. Based on the fact that both of them stay in different parts of the country, coupled with work and school, they usually see monthly, holidays or festive periods. This did not create any hindrance to their relationship.
The relationship went on for 3 years and the lady was expectant of engagement and marriage. The relationship survived on mostly the guy's financial muscles which made the lady fall madly inlove with the guy. The lady was still a student in the University so the guy took care of her bills from house rent, food, clothing and even extended to her friends and family.

Then on that faithful day, her birthday. It's 8 am already and no call or text from him. She waited more time expecting some kind of surprise from him. At exactly 12 noon, she called, "Sweetheart, it's my birthday and you have not even called nor texted what happened"? He replied. Sorry babe I left for work as early as 5am and have been busy since then. I just managed to pick your call now." Hmmm" she sighed. "anyway, what's up, how is day going to look like"? You have refused to say anything about it since". "Babe I have a lot to do here I won't be back till midnight and it would be difficult to be with you today. I'm sorry but not to worry, I will transfer you some money, just take yourself out, enjoy yourself with friends we will see by month end. Grudgingly, she hung up. In the evening, she became more lonely and bored that she couldn't bear it anymore that she borded the next vehicle to go see him, since she know where the guy keeps the keys to his house. She had wanted it to be a surprise to him when he eventually returns from work later in the midnight, so she didn't inform the guy of her coming. On her way, she bought things, got to the house, prepared a delicious soup, ate, watched movies till she slept off.

Later that night, around 2 am the supposed boyfriend came back home with a girl. They went straight to the bedroom, made out there and slept off. An hour 30 minutes later, the girlfriend who has been wondering why the guy is still not back up till that time decided to go have proper sleep in the bedroom. She switched on the light and was totally shocked when she saw her supposed boyfriend lying naked next to another woman. "Jesus!! she shouted. The noise woke them up. The guy started shouting at her. Why did you come without telling me? Did I ask you to come? The other lady just grabbed a wrapper, covered herself and went back to sleep. It was then that it dawned on her that she was just a side chick.
But the signs were there. The guy rarely call her, unless he wants to spend time with her, giving such excuses like "I don't like too much calls. They rarely go out together, unless bars and clubs. But since he sends her money anytime she ask and take care of her needs and bills, to her and many Nigerian women, they man so much love them.

There is the case of a guy who organized a birthday party for his supposed girlfriend, everything down to spices used to prepare the food was provided by the said rich guy. During the birthday celebration, The MC asked the celebrant to call on stage her boyfriend. She called out a different guy entirely. The number of bottles that broke that night and subsequent fights that ensued afterwards, is something I wouldn't want to discuss here. But the bottom line is, the guy was actually dating himself.

Then, the one of a radio programme where a caller will ask the radio presenters to call their lovers and give them gifts. The presenters will call the said lovers and inform them of their gift but they will have to say the name of their lover. In this particular case, the girl named Cynthia had asked the presenters to give her lover a gift. They put a call to the boyfriend, asked him to name the particular girlfriend. Surprisingly, the guy guessed 5 names without mentioning Cynthia. I could imagine how she must have felt that day, because the presenters used her as a point of discussion for the rest of the programme.
Life is full of shits and complications friends, so be sure who you are dating is also dating you. Everyone should endeavour to know who they are dating, test the relationship, be sure you are also loved the way u love your partner. Be very sure my brothers and sisters.
Princewill Chimereze.
Writer, Public affairs analyst and social commentator. 

BEYOND THE INDECENT PROPOSAL, A GREAT HOPE

BEYOND  THE  INDECENT  PROPOSAL, A GREAT HOPE

The post by Francis Van Lare, proposing a holiday with any married woman that her marriage is 10 years and below as well as cash price to the husband of the lady that would be chosen for it. The proposal was greeted with backlash from Nigerians who felfe married women that  accepted the proposal and was posting their pictures, had no respect for themselves, husband and families.

But as I was going through the comment, I saw a comment from a young girl that touched me greatly. The young lady was single and used the opportunity to pray and wish her future hubby well, that she will not trade him for any ransome.

This kind of ladies should be treasured. At a time of moral decadence as now witness, this lady deserve awards. A society where people care about their marital future, many men should been asking her hand in marriage, she should have been recognized by religious organizations, and other establishments in pursuit of morals and lasting relationship as a symbol to promote healthy marriage, moral and a better society.
I wish I have the financial muscle, I would have honored you Miss Ngozi Nwobu.   You have shown that even at a time when many ladies are becoming shameless due to money and material things, that there are still women who believes in the future and contentment in marriage. God will grant your heart desires.
As a show of respect, and the little I and some of my friends to use your picture on Facebook as our Display  Pix. 
We respect you.

Princewill Chimereze.
Writer, Public affairs Analyst and Social Commentator. 

WHY CAN'T WE ACT WITH SANITY IN THIS COUNTRY?

Why can't we act with sanity in this country? Must we all behave like motor park touts? I get really pained when I see what is not suppose to still be happening in our growing democracy, happening at this time.

First one guy loses election. By virtue of that, you are an opposition. Few months after losing an election that you never came third or fourth, you started shouting "Revolution". What do you expect? Must you heat up the polity? Why not make your reservations about a government known through proper channels as a learned man and within ambient of peaceful agitation?
Now you are arrested (which was inevitable) because no where in the world that you will want to overthrow a democratically elected government and they fold their arms, watching you carry out the threat.

Now, you are arrested and detained. If we must be sincere, in our volatile democracy and political terrain, you are a threat to national peace and stability and detaining you for a while might be needed. (forget the noise by some people, only a very few will tolerate someone going against their government).

Courts ordered for his release. He wasn't released. An action that should not have been taken by the security agents, but you never can tell their reasons and it's implications for national security, that made them take such action. (If you are close to a government or have held leadership position, you will understand there are some cases that make governments behave the way they do).

Finally he was released. Then rerarrested 24 hours later.  I believe the security agents have their reasons, but must he be rerarrested with this speed? Why can't we do the right thing? Why can't we just go about our lives in peace? Why can't the politicians just play by the rules? Why can't the citizens stand up against erring politicians no matter their political divide? Why can't the people understand that they suffer most in all these?
Why? Why? Why?
Princewill Chimereze.
Writer, Public affairs Analyst and Social Commentator. 

AFCON 2019; A REMINDER OF NIGERIA'S 23-MAN LIST

Nigeria will be participating in the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) after failing to do so on two occasions since they last won it. Coach Genort Rohr has chosen 23 man list to do the job. 

FULL LIST:

                     Goalkeepers: 

Francis Uzoho (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus)

Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Katsina United)

Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa)

                          Defenders: 

Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy);

Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey)

Chidozie Awaziem (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey)

William Ekong (Udinese FC, Italy)

Leon Balogun (Brighton & Hove Albion, England)

Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain)

Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany)

                           Midfielders:

Mikel John Obi (Middlesbrough FC, England)

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)

Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke City FC, England)

John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

                                    Forwards: 

Ahmed Musa (Al Nassar FC, Saudi Arabia)

Victor Osimhen (Royal Charleroi SC, Belgium)

Moses Simon (Levante FC, Spain)

Henry Onyekuru (Galatasaray SK, Turkey)

Odion Ighalo (Shanghai Shenhua, China)

Alexander Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England)

Samuel Kalu (Girondins Bordeaux, France)

Paul Onuachu (FC Midtjyland, Denmark)

Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain)

SIX TIMES CLUBS OF SAME NATIONALITIES HAVE MET IN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALS

The UEFA champions league has always been played between two clubs of different nationalities until 1999-2000 edition when Real Madrid met Valencia in final. That final heralded different finals between clubs of same nationalities. Enlightennigeria.blogspot.com takes a look at champions League finals between clubs of same nationalities.

Finals between clubs of same nationalities have been recorded six times. Spain has the most of such finals just like highest number of Champions League trophies and highest number of trophies by a single team (Real Madrid). The other nations that has witnessed finals between clubs of their nationalities include Italy, Germany and England in that sequence. But these nations have only witnessed such once.

List of Champions League finals involving clubs of same nationalities:

1999 - 2000  Real Madrid vs Valencia
2002 - 2003  Milan vs Juventus
2007 - 2008  Manchester United vs Chelsea
2012 - 2013  Bayern Munich vs Dortmund
2013 - 2014  Real Madrid vs Athletico Madrid
2015 -  2016 Real Madrid vs Athletico Madrid

Whether this 2018/2019 season will produce finals of clubs of same nationalities is unknown, but there's such likelihood because two clubs of same nationalities (Liverpool and Tottenham) are in the semi finals and they are not facing each other.
We unanimously don't fancy an all English finals, but if it happens, we will enjoy the game.

Princewill Chimereze
@P_Chimereze
Writer, Public affairs analyst and social commentator.

Adeleke don't Celebrate yet, Dakuku, and Mama Taraba also won at the Tribunal

Adeleke Don't celebrate yet, Dakuku, and Mama Taraba also won at the tribunal

I was walking home from work when a friend called me with joyous tone that the tribunal has declared the pdp candidate for Osun Gubernatorial election winner. I asked what was the celebration all about he said he is now the governor na. I just called him "olodo and dropped the call.

Tribunal judgements since election cases gets to the Supreme Court has become mere academic exercise. After the 2015 governorship election, many candidates who lost the election went to court. Yours truly followed the cases of the then Rivers State Apc governorship candidate, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside and Taraba State governorship candidate of the Apc Mrs Aisha Alhassan, (Mama Taraba).

These candidates won at the tribunal and the court of appeal but lost at the apex court. So what's the celebration all about? Adeleke and the PDP should not celebrate yet until this matter gets to the Supreme Court.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/breaking-appeal-court-sacks-gov-wike-orders-fresh-election-in-rivers/
http://dailypost.ng/2015/11/07/breaking-tribunal-nullifies-governor-ishakus-election-declares-mama-taraba-winner/

So I wonder the need for this half celebration that might be shortlived.
People should understand intrigues of legal battles before rushing to celebrate.
Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Princewill Chimereze
Writer, public affairs analyst and social commentator.

LADIES TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP THIS YEAR

LADIES TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP THIS YEAR.

Many women sometimes don't know what relationship entails. To many of them, relationship is just something that goes on. A man asks me out, I agree, we go out, I do visit him, we make love and thats it. This has led to lots of heartbreak, disappointment and depression. It's time ladies take charge of their relationship. Many times women have left a huge part of the success of relationship with men and this trend must discontinue if women want to get to the goal of their relationship.

It's time to up your game in whatever you do in your relationship. Support your man to become a better person. What business is he doing? What is your contributions to the success of it. His career, how are you helping him climb to the top of it? What challenges is he facing in life, what are his fears? What makes him happy? This questions everyday begs for answers by a man.  Don't assume he can go through it all alone. Help him. Offer the little you can for the success of his career, business, help him overcome his fears, make him happy and let him know he will land on a foam if he eventually falls instead of a rock.

Be part of his life don't sit and watch. Sometimes fuel his car if you have the means. Get him something nice no matter how small ladies you can reshape the kitchen of your man, Offer value to his life. Redefine his room, his life and maybe his self worth. Show him you want to be with him and ready to be the woman he has ever dreamed of. The times we are now, is longer time for only demanding, offering of your body and or seeing yourself as doing a man favour by dating them. Reduce the high level of buying clothes, shoes, bags, latest gadgets and channell some this things in preparation for your tomorrow.

Show more commitment this year my dear ladies. No more fakery, too much artificialities, selfishness and “Give me Give me way of life”. Take time out and work on yourselves.  Shun some irrelevant programmes, online celebrity attention seeking, read books on how to improve your relationship instead of watching programmes of the lives of fake people on TV and meaningless hash tags. It's time to face realities.

This past Xmas, a lady came to me complaining of how her boyfriend is showing him attitude because Xmas is approaching so he won't get her gifts. I said what do you plan on getting him this Xmas and what have you gotten him since this year? She said it's the man that's supposed get a woman something. This lady in question works and finds it hard to contribute to the life of her boyfriend but prefers to buy any latest clothes, shoes and bag. The young man has sat to analyze his life from the start of the year and realized that what the said girlfriend has contributed to his life can also be gotten from any girl and has taken his decision.

My dear ladies it's time to take charge of your relationship, pray and wish for the best. I wish you the best in your relationship and wish to attend your wedding.

Princewill Chimereze

Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator

He can be followed on Twitter @P_Chimereze

Contact on amadiprincewill1@gmail.com

COACHES THAT HAVE WON THE AWCON TITLE WITH THE SUPER FALCONS OF NIGERIA.

It's no longer news that the super Falcons of Nigeria has been crowned African women champions for the 9th time since the inception of the African women championship. But many times, successful teams are celebrated with little acknowledgement of the coach even when such coaches are quickly blamed when the team performs woefully.  Since their first conquest of the African continent in 1998, here are coaches that have won the AWC with the Nigerian team.

1998, Ismaila Mabo

Mabo won the Then African Women Championship with the Super Falcons of Nigeria in a tournament that was hosted in Nigeria in 1998. He guided them till their victory over the Black Queens of Ghana.

                    

                                              Ismaila Mabo

2000, Ismaila Mabo.

Again Mabo was in charge in 2000 when Nigeria ruled Africa. The competition was held in South Africa and Nigeria won by 2:0 before trouble started. Fans threw stones and bottle water and other objects into the stadium after Nigeria's second goal. was never completed in the history of the competition as it was stopped with 28 minutes left to play. Mabo is the most successful Super Falcons coach as he guided Nigeria to two African titles and reaching the quarter finals of the World Cup in 1999.

                        

                                               Ismaila Mabo

2002, Samuel Okpodu

In 2002, the former Bendel Insurance attacker was drafted to tinker the team. He won the AWC title that was hosted in Nigeria beatin

beating the Black Queens of Ghana 2:0 at the Warri Township Stadium. But Okpodu and his girls failed to put up a good showing at the 2003 Fifa Womens World Cup.

              

                                           Samuel Okpodu.

2004, Godwin Izilien

Coach Godwin Izilien led the team to their fourth AWC title in Johannesburg, South Africa. Izilien and his players fought and won the battle, beating the Lionesses of Cameroun 5-0 in the final with Perpetua Nkwocha accounting for four goals plus a late strike from pocket dynamite, Vera Okolo. Sad enough, it was later discovered that Izilien and his coaching staff were owed backlog of salaries.

                                  Godwin Izilien

2006, Ntiero Effiom

Effiom Ntiero of blessed memory led the the Super Falcons of Nigeria to their fifth straight AWC that was hosted in Nigeria. The Akwa Ibom gaffer saw Nigeria defeat Ghana 1:0 at the Warri Township Stadium to clinch the title. 25,000 people watched the match, which was described by the BBC as "a drab encounter". Both teams qualified for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China which he also guided them to. Ntiero died on November 11 2014,at the age of 59.

     

                Ntiero Effiom

2010, Eucharia Uche

After a not good performance at the 2008 edition of AWC, Eucheria Uche was appointed the coach of the Super Falcons and guided the team to victory in South Africa. Nigeria defeated Equatorial Guinea by 5:2  at the Sinaba Stadium, Daveyton. She was Nigeria's first female coach for the Super Falcons who won the AWC as a player and a coach. She qualified Nigeria to the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, in which she made a remark that homosexuality a "dirty issue" and "spiritually wrong". A statement she was thoroughly cautioned of by Fifa.                     

                              Eucheria Uche

2014, Edwin Okon

Coach Edwin Okon who led the Falconets to the semi finals of the Fifa U20 World Cup was appointed coach of the Super Falcons after the sack of Eucheria and he guided the team to win the 2014 AWC in Namibia. Nigeria defeated Cameroun 2:0 at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia to lift the trophy. Okon later led the Super Falcons to the 2015 World Cup in Canada where they crashed out in the first round.

                                            Edwin Okon

2016, Florence Omagbemi

Florence Omagbemi a former Super Falcons international was drafted to tinker the team after the abysmal performance of the team at the 2015 Fifa Womens World Cup in China. Florence Omagbemi guided the team to their 8th African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) as it was renamed by CAF. Nigeria again, defeated the Lionesses of Cameroun 0:1 in front of their crowd at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé. 

                             Florence Omagbemi

2018, Thomas Dennerby

After the Unceremonious dismissal of Florence Omagbemi and her coaching crew, The NFF appointed Swedish coach Thomas Dennerby to lead the Super Falcons. The Swede who has coached the Swedish national team and led them to a third place finish at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Dennerby recently guided the Super Falcons to their 9th AWCON title in Ghana where they edged South Africa 4:3 on penalties at the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra. Thomas Dennerby baring any issues, will lead the team to the 2019 Fifa Womens World Cup in France.

                                    Thomas Dennerby

We wish the Falcons good luck in 2019 Fifa Womens World Cup in France and we call for early and proper preparation to surpass the Quarter final they earned in 1999.

Princewill Chimereze.

@P_Chimereze

Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator 

Did You Use This Device?

How many of you used this video cassette tape reminder?
For those of you who were not opportuned to use this device or never saw it being used, this device was used to rewind video cassette tape back in the days.

Then we will be watching part 1 of a movie and be rewinding the part 2 so when we are through with the part 1,we will just insert the part 2 and watch.
As I saw this device this morning, I had rushing nostalgia feelings and memories cos I remember using the device to rewind the movie IGODO and IJELE. Chai.

Did you use this device?
Let's know of the movies you reminded with it.
Princewill Chimereze
@P_Chimereze
Writer.

BUHARI SHOULD CONTEST IN 2019 BECAUSE OF OBASANJO’S LETTER

BUHARI SHOULD CONTEST IN 2019 BECAUSE OF OBASANJO’S LETTER.

Yesterday I read a letter by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Normally those days whenever I see headlines, I don't bother reading cos I already know what is contained in it. But I decided to read from start to finish simply because it's coming from former Obasanjo and to pen down the points raised in the letter. But I have a digression from his opinion? Have anyone noticed that Obasanjo always appears to be a hero in all of his letters and opinions? One would think that when Obasanjo supervised the affairs of Nigeria, all was Uhuru but it's wasn't so because no sector can be said to be perfect of near perfect after he left office.

This is not the first time Obasanjo would want to play God or even see himself as the father of Nigeria. It was this same Obasanjo that came to Rivers State and declared a free and fair PDP governorship Primary as having K-leg. Denying the authentic winner his right and gave it to someone else. This same Obasanjo started a third term Agenda trying to mock our Constitution by changing it to suit him to run for an undemocratic third term. Obasanjo who was later disgraced because the Senate then, called his bluff. After then, decided he was God, attacked anyone with Presidential ambition with the Efcc and later foisted A sick Yar’Adua on us.

Obasanjo later in his book criticized Yar’Adua. Exonerating himself from any wrong doing and blamed Yar’Adua for what he termed not being truthful with his health. If Yar’Adua was to be alive to complete his tenure, am sure Obasanjo would have written him a letter asking him not to recontest sighting his illnes and other things only known to him. The death of Yar’Adua ushered a new President from the Niger-Delta extraction in the person of Goodluck Jonathan. Obasanjo went to almost every campaign with Jonathan in 2011 telling us he was the best thing after slice bread. Jonathan became the President and towards the end of his tenure, he, just like yesterday wrote an open letter to him accusing him of anything he wishes.

Obasanjo’s attitude of trying to exonerate himself as one of those who has put this nation in our present mess is the height of hypocrisy. During Obasanjo’s tenure, what worked? Is it the continuous bickering between himself ND his Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar or the constant awarding of contracts that never saw the light of the day. Obasanjo sunk billions of dollars for power generation but nothing was shown for it. Today, the present government generates 7,000 Megawatts of which Obasanjo could not. The East West road was awarded almost three times and the culprit in that corrupt act was accommodated in Aso Rock. If Obasanjo has done what was expected of him, other Presidents after him, would have concentrated on other areas, borrow from his quality leadership, consolidate on his legacy and Nigeria won't be in this mess it is today. Lagos is a model. For Godsake Obasanjo is part of the old thieving politicians that has kept this nation where we are.

President Mohammad Buhari has his shortcomings but it is not in the place of someone like Obasanjo to tell him not to contest. Does Obasanjo understand what democracy entails? Oh I forgot it's in his nature to subvert people's wish and force candidates on them. If President Muhammad Buhari has no intentions of contesting for president come 2019, he should start nursing such ambition. It is his right, and civic obligation. If not for anything for future President because Obasanjo won't stop with him. In that letter he talked of a new movement of which he will be part of. The message Obasanjo is sending is clear. “I want to always be part of those who make Presidents in Nigeria until I die. Mr President you are a general just like Obasanjo and I know you won't allow him push you around. If I were you Mr. President, I will not dignify him with a response. He completed 8 years of Presidency with nothing to show for other than embezzling our common wealth but today, he is writing open letters to insult our collective reasonings.

Mr President, CONTEST in 2019.

Princewill Chimereze is a writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator

Follow on Twitter @P_Chimereze

Contact him on amadiprincewill1@gmail.com

ARREST OF KEMI OLUNLOYE AND THE HYPOCRISY OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS

Justice is no longer justice if it is one sided - Princewill Chimereze.

Kemi Olunloye a self acclaimed investigative journalist, is not the best of characters in Nigeria. In fact she is not the kind of role model any mother would want her daughter to emulate. But no matter the characters of a person, their human right remains sacrosanct and at all times must be upheld in accordance with the law.

Nigerians woke up to news of the arrest of Kemi Olunloye by a clergyman in Portharcourt and since then, she has been in and out of police custody without any trial. I am one of those who was particularly happy she was arrested if for nothing, to see how authentic her stories are and the veracity of her claims as an investigative journalist but apparently from the look of things, she is just an online troll who probably derives joy being in the news and who can't do without attention seeking and gossip as with most Nigerians online.

But my anger about her arrest and detention, is the blind eye that has greeted her arrest by online warlords, ethnic bigots, religious bigots, those who see political every colouration to issues, hash tag creators hypocritical Christians and Nigerian youths at large. It took Nigerians weeks after her arrest to create an online hash tag that gathered less retweets like an insignificant story. There was no protest on the violation of the rights of Kemi Olunloye by fellow Christians and which was masterminded by supposed Christian man of God who will be hosting a five nights crusade later this month. One wonders what he will preach to his congregations of which one of the principles of the religion he practices and leads a herd, is forgiveness.

Kemi Olunloye’s case, shows a clear hypocrisy of Nigerian Christians. Imagine Kemi was arrested by a Muslim or an Islamic clergyman, within few minutes of her arrest, hash tags would be created. Such hypocritical hash tags would read; #Freekemi, #WeSayNoToIslamization, #IslamIsEvil, #KemiIsAChristian, #KemiIsTheVoiceOfChristians. This hash tags would be retweeted by those who are chronic mischief makers and politicians who want to score political points and play on the gullibility of the people. Aside this, the debate will be online with many half schooled, half baked or sheer illiterates seeing it as a gang up against Christianity all in a bid to score cheap religious points. In fact a hurriedly organized group will spring up demanding within 3 days the release of Kemi Olunloye.

The story will metamorphose into national discuss, radio stations, TV stations and the print media will use them as opinion polls. Nigerians will phone in and condemn in totality the arrest of the lady whether she is guilty or not. A clear example is how this same shameful set of people started a hash tag for notorious armed robber Evans. Only that those whose conscience are still intact suppressed it. But it was a clear pointer to the argument of the writer. Another example of such hypocrisy is the violence that greeted Rivers State and Benue State at almost the same time. But online users, mischief makers and characters portrayed by this writer chose that of Benue to cry on and saw that of Rivers state a mere exercise of who kills more. To this set of religious “olodos” the Benue killings is an attempt to wipe out Christian communities in the North and that of Rivers state is a “We-we” something and deserves less condemnation. One wonders if there's any statistics showing the religion of those killed in Benue attacks.

Christians must rise above hypocrisy and emotional blackmail. It makes every argument suspicious and skewed and sometimes makes the desired result of a particular agitation elusive and be seen as mere wailing. This nation must grow above religious colouration of issues and helping politicians to politicize serious national issues for their own gain.

Princewill Chimereze

Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator

He can be followed on Twitter @P_Chimereze

Contact on amadiprincewill1@gmail.com

BUHARI’S HEALTH: THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF 2017 IN NIGERIA

The president’s illnes in 2017 was a disgraceful exposure of our immaturity democratically.  The norm in advanced societies as to similar experiences is that the populace prays and wish the number one citizen quick recovery and ask without bias the true state of the health of the president no matter their political leaning. But our case was different. As soon as the president was flown out of the country for medical treatment, political undertones traveled with him. Many haters who are mostly among the injured in 2015 general elections of which they couldn't till this moment comprehend how they were buldozered out of powered predicted he won't return alive. To them God has answered their prayers of asking him to kill the president. (I wonder when God has become so jobless as to welcome prayers of death wishes to a man whose only crime was winning an election.

Among the bandwagon of death wishers were some pastors who have been rightly described as conmen by Charle Boy. They showed they serve a different god with their noise they spewed prophesies of how the president will die in a hospital. How God has declared darkness among the rulers. I almost fought a pastor who declared a prayer point that anyone who has caused suffering to Nigerians to die in London hospital. But I realized some people are fortunate they have “sheeples. It is on record that Nigerian pastors especially the notable ones who are threatened by the messages of Daddy Freeze on tithing never organized any prayer summit for the president’s quick recovery or even a prayer for restoration of sound health to the president. Oh I forgot it won't profit them. For it won't be a tithe paying event or seed sowing exercise.

There were different political scheming from every quarter, many began to add shameful colours to their selfish ambition. Some party faithfuls began to see themselves as replacement. “The clown of the Federal Republic made his comedies more entertaining. He claimed to have 11 pictures of the president on life support. He even chose a new name for himself should incase the president returns. He requested to go by the name “Bastard and swore the president will never make it alive. His counterpart in political comedy, lennded his voice called the president gollum and assured a teeming online automated mumus that the President is already in the other side of existence and they cheered like the mumu they are without demanding evidence. Some online mumus and jobless trolls console themselves that the president has died and is buried in Saudi Arabia.

The hatred continued. A Jewish religion promoter who was chased by a dancing Python. Swore the president won't make it alive. He will gather a once productive youth from a section of the country and brainwash them with lies that our little brothers in basic classes will ordinarily not believe and they will chorus his name as a prophet. (Prophet wey ordinary Python pursue that one na prophet?). His worrisome noise grew louder and became a united voice with the clowns of the Federal republic.

Amidst all this, there were silent prayers among patriotic Nigerians. There were those who offered silent prayers for God’s intervention on the health of the Mr. President. There were those who constantly begged God for mercy on the president for we all have sinned. Those who engaged in fasting and prayers just for the president to be healed. This list included me. I will sometimes plead with God not to make Aisha Buhari a widow. I would pray sometimes with tears in my eyes. The president doesn't know me but I understand the burden of leadership and the kind of word of God I was exposed to as a kid. Not the present day “let my enemies die contradiction of the word of God. I understand the pains of losing someone so dear and that the President is someone's father of which no one wishes their father dead.

The president’s wife made an emergency trip to London to see her husband. Naysayers said yes! This has finally confirmed their allegations. But she came back and likened her husband's imminent return to that of a lion King. My heart was elated but my joy was still not full and so also the joy of many Nigerians. The President started receiving visitors but well meaning Nigerians kept praying. On that fateful day, presidential spokesman Femi Adeshina informed that the president will be back from his medical trip abroad. My heart lifted in joy. I kept my eyes on the social media. I would refresh different social media platforms. A social media user in a particular forum was tracking the flight that the president was on board and I joined him till the end of it. There were crowds already waiting on the streets of Abuja just to get a glimpse of even the car that would transport the president to the villa.

Within minutes, videos of the president alighting from the presidential jet began to surface. The first one I saw almost made my tablet fall from my hand. I was shouting with joy “Yes the King is back!!! The cat with nine live is back!! The boss of all bosses is here!!  My neighbors gathered wondering why I was shouting. I showed them shocking videos of the arrival of the president and the look on their face betrayed them. Some couldn't believe he made it alive. If I get the opportunity to meet the president, I will take personal pictures with him just to remind myself of the limitless powers of God. My fellow country men do not becloud yourselves with sentiments the president’s miraculous healing should be used as a pointer to request from God sound healing for any members of our family who needs God's touch. That the President is not a member of your church doesn't make his healings less of a miracle or because your pastor did not prophesy it then you won't see the hand of God in it.

Apart from the medical prowess of the doctors that handled the health issues of the president, this is a clear example of the workings of God. A clear Miracle. For we have had richer people who could afford more than the treatment the president got but couldn't live to recount the ordeal. But in Aso Rock stands a man who defied death, death wishes and all manner of evil from enemies and you think the hand of God is not in it? I waited this long to confirm the promises of God of making his health whole.

This is the greatest miracle of 2017 in Nigeria.

Princewill Chimereze

@P_Chimereze

Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator. 

NOW THAT WE 'VE KNOWN THE ORGANIZERS OF THE PROTEST, IS IT WORTH YOUR TIME?

NOW THAT WE 'VE KNOWN THE ORGANIZERS OF THE PROTEST,  IS IT WORTH YOUR TIME?

It's more profitable to understand, scrutinize and evaluate what ever one plan venturing into. Days ago, I wrote an article about the upcoming protest planned on the 5th of February 2017. In that mind pricking article, (found here http://enlightennigeria.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-planned-nationwide-protest-who-are.html) I asked and sought to know the organizers of the planned protest, what is going to be protested for and the modus operandi of such nationwide protest. As expected, the organizers have come out of hiding. They are "The wailing wailers Ng with the twitter handle, (@NGRWailers. And they have tagged the protest #Buharimustgo#

Since we have known the organizers, the next thing is a scrutiny and proper background check on the integrity,  dignity, antecedents and patriotic attitude of such organization before anyone should give them listening ear let alone allowing oneself to be involved with them. This is because we might be helping some enemies of Nigeria achieve their evil aims. The wailing wailers Ng is group known to support corruption and still suffers from the 2015 elections loss. They are largely PDP apologists, have never believed in this present Government and does not wish it well. The group, mostly active online, are products of pomp and pageantry from the last administration. They are youths who benefited from the wastage of the last administration. They are pained by the lack of hand outs and sharing of money that they no longer see or partake in. A notable voice, in the group is one Deji Adeyanju who fought last year in a club and peddled the false story of Former President Goodluck Jonathan being invited for US President Trump's inauguration and Buhari was not.

The wailing wailers like every corrupt and opportunist group, are always available for the highest bidding politician and will do the bidding of any politician with the biggest pot of porridge. Is this the kind of organisation,  people, or group that you should waste your time protesting with?  Many will ask what's your own in all these? My answer is NOTHING. Am not a politician, have never benefited from any government, I just don't like people cashing in on the emotions of the people to cause mayhem, heat up the polity and fill up their own pockets. A genuine protest, borne out of critical reawakening to demand outright overhaul of the Nigerian Political system, slash of the NASS allowances and salaries, speedy trial, making public offices let's attractive etc. I would be at the forefront. But not one that is headless and sponsored by power hungry politicians. The protest as we learnt would be joined by tuface and there also rumours of a former Akwa Ibom State governor sponsoring him for the protest. I don't want to believe such rumors but the below revelation begs for more answers. " Mr. Akpabio announced a gift of two brand new Toyota Prado SUVs to 2face and his wife. He also reportedly promised to bankroll an all-expense paid trip for 29 delegates from the state to attend the white wedding of the couple fixed for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on March 23, 2016".

In the days ahead, more revelations will come out as to the real reasons and sponsors of the directionless protest.

Nigerians, we understand that things are hard, there is hunger in the land but we must ask what caused it and what steps are being taken to ameliorate the effects it, and support the government in any way we can so we become a better nation. Our biggest problem, is that we never saved for the rainy day.

Do not waste your little energy that you will use for profitable ventures in this hard time. These people bringing you out just want to fulfil job they've been paid for they are not hungry.
The pictures below are some of their fake news, and some of their tweets. You can also google @Ngrwailers for more of their tweets and wailersNg.com which is their website.

Princewill Chimereze.
Follow on Twitter @P_Chimereze
Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator.

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THE PLANNED NATIONWIDE PROTEST, WHO ARE THE CONVENERS?

PLANNED NATIONWIDE PROTEST, WHO ARE THE CONVENERS? 

I saw a message of a nationwide protest against the federal government and the current economic downturn in the country. I tried to read through the reasons for the protest and I got confused the more. I am one person who has always advocated for a total overhaul of our political system, institutions of goverment and agencies. I 've even advocated for us to vote people with credible antecedents and integrity into political office.

But in life we must question whatever we do as a people. The planned protest on the 5th of February 2017, who are the conveners of it? What is the modus operandi? What has prompted it? Who are the sponsors and what exactly are we protesting for or against? This must be spelt out to avoid it been hijacked by politicians, hoodlums and even the current secessionist criers.  What are the things that should be demanded by the would be protesters? Regime change? Slashing of National Assembly members allowances and salaries? Slashing of all Government officials salaries? Speedy expedition of court cases? Putting a stop to unecessary politicking, halt of the current self sustenance policies? Or what exactly? I read from the article of the said protest that why has  kerosene gone from #50 to #400. And one would ask,  when was kerosene #50 per litre in Nigeria? What is the level of grasp of economic political and socio-economic situation by those behind the protest or is this another case of some group of people deceived by politicians to further heat up the already flaming polity and further frustrate Nigerians. Or another case of some youths who sat down in their room to formulate anything and broadcast it without any meaningful reasons behind it. Like the bathe with salt to cure Ebola years ago.

I learnt legendary musicians like 2face, has indicated interest in the protest but  further comments from him reveals that he is not the convener but just retweeted the message. Those behind the protest must be bold to come out and brief the people about the upcoming protest and give it credibility. If not Nigerians should be weary of those who are only thinking of their pocket and need to fulfil their pledge to their sponsors. Nigerians mind what you Protest against or for.

Princewill Chimereze.

@P_Chimereze

Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator. 

AN OPEN LETTER TO MRS AISHA BUHARI ON THE BBC INTERVIEW

AN OPEN LETTER TO MRS. AISHA BUHARI
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE DONE?

Ma, with due respect, what was the meaning of that interview with the BBC Hausa? I listened with shock the interview you granted with BBC Hausa on issues bordering on the Nigerian political Landscape and the Change Government of your husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. I was shocked not because of your incoherent speech or your poor command of English language like the former First Lady Patience Jonathan but because of your utterances in that interview.

Ma, What do you think you have done? You went on air to say things that you shouldn't have said? To achieve what? Are you planning on contesting any political position in 2019? Many first ladies all over the world offer support and help to their husband even in the most difficult times and not to come the public to demoralize him. To what end? During the illness of the late President Yar'Adua, the wife Turai Yar'Adua never came out to publicly tell the world that her husband is sick and that if he continues to be sick,  she would abandon everything and allow other people grab power. It was reported in different quarters that Turai called the shots while the husband was sick and away.  During the trial of the then President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, The wife,  who is now a Presidential candidate was very tactful in speaking to the press. She never ridiculed her husband even when it  was proven that he actually had an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Oh! Ma,  What do you think you have done? During the recent trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki, did you hear anywhere where Toyin Saraki the wife came out publicly to say that if the husband doesn't come out clean about his dealings on false Declaration of Assets she will stop supporting him? Recently, Yakubu Dogara, the current Speaker of the house of Representatives, was accused of budget padding alongside other members of the house. Did you by chance even in gossip hear that the wife was quoted as saying she would stop supporting the husband if does not come out clean on the issue? Ma, I can go on and on to give you vital examples of women who were before you in same position and kept their cool, worked with carefulnes knowing the kind of society we are in.


What do you think you have done? What came over you? How did you lose it? You could have declined invitation to that interview or was it by force? Today some opposition elements are cashing on that interview and the President's comic response to jump around like they 've won an election. Ma, are you happy about this? Have you seen the ridicule online brought about by this? Imagine Oluremi Tinubu making this kind of Uterrances or Dolapo Osibanjo. Ma, I must remind you that if not for Buhari, we wouldn't have known you. Before you became a first lady, which is just a nomenclature, you were first a wife, a mother and your husband's better half. Have you forgotten all these in just over one year of being in Aso Rock villa? Have you forgotten that after the tenure of your husband, you will return back to Daura with him? And that no one will care where you are? Even this type of interviews you won't get them anymore or when last did you read or hear from Turai Yar'Adua? Whatever borders your heart about the situations of the country, you could have talked to your husband about it at home and remember the Islamic laws guiding marriages no matter your position. Or have you suddenly become secular just cos of power? In that ill conceived interview, you said you don't know 45 out of the 50 appointment made by your husband. Like seriously are you supposed to know? Are you a politician? You want to influence the appointments? Or you are not happy the President on assumption of office scrapped the office of the first lady unlike previous administration?

Hope you know the implications of what you have done? Those hailing you today will abandon you when the time comes. Just wear the next expensive jewelry or carry an expensive bag and see those hailing you still question your source of income and accuse you and your family of being corrupt. And in many of these accusations of your expensive lifestyle, did you hear the President utter a word? Forget the nonsense going on now, where everyone is now kissing their wife and claiming what is not, (So they needed a misunderstanding in Someone's family issue to show off their wife?) many men  wouldn't be happy if their wife goes to the media to say what they shouldn't have. Ma, you no try for that interview. And please retrace your step.

Princewill Chimereze.
Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator
amadiprincewill1@gmail.com

DSS RAID ON CORRUPT JUDGES AND WHAT IS DEMOCRACY

DSS RAID ON CORRUPT JUDGES AND WHAT IS DEMOCRACY

--Corrupt  judges are the worst set of people  is killing our democracy-- Princewill Chimereze.

On Saturday 8th October, 2016 the DSS raided the home of some high profile judges in Nigeria. The Said raid has generated irrational outcry by some group and some section of the country. Nigeria’s opposition party the PDP has termed it a "descent into fascism". Some has said our democracy is in danger, others termed it rape of our democracy. When you listen to some of these cries even from those who know nothing about democracy but just decide to foam through the nose because others are doing same, you would be forced to really ask what is democracy and who is killing it? According to wikitionary.org Democracy is the Belief in political freedom and equality; the "spirit of democracy". That's for dictionary meaning. To those who has opposed the raid by Nigeria's State security outfit, to them democracy is upholding the tenets of law and doing things the right way.

It's very funny to see a people choose what is democratic or what is not detrimental to our young democracy. Who really is putting our democracy in danger? A judge who subverts the will of the people and does the bidding of the highest paying politician? A judge who sends a petty thief to long term imprisonment but commits bigger crime and gets away with it? A judge who collects bribe to continuously give conflicting judgement on issues?
To the our democracy is in danger shouting irrational beings,  A politician who rigged election, perpetrated all kinds of violence against his opponent and the people in order to win election is not putting our democracy in danger. He is upholding it. Its even more amusing that a governor was stopping the arrest of a judge. In a democracy? What concerns a governor with the arrest of a judge? How did he get to know? It might interest anyone to know that this same raid was carried out in over five State of the Federation and you begin to wonder where was the governor of those other state? And why did they not also try to stop DSS? A rational answer would help all of us.

As if such nonsense is not insulting to our collective common sense and endangering our young democracy, An electoral case would be brought before a court, the said electoral matter would be glaring even to the blind that it was badly flawed  and Judges would uphold such elections. And those shouting democracy now kept quiet. A politician would loot the treasury of the nation without conscience and care for democracy. When such politician is brought to court,  he bribes his way out of the issue and walks free. He has been given a pat on the back for looting and even encouraging potential looters that we 've got your back go ahead and steal as you like. What kills democracy faster than judgements encouraging looting.

The same noise makers about the recent DSS raid on corrupt judges are the ones who will be the first to scream economy is in recession, things are hard, prices of foodstuffs has skyrocketed. But fail to understand that When these corrupt judges collect bribes, they also contribute to the downfall of the economy and what  should have benefited the common man would be shared among selected few. Is that democracy? A politician steals over a $100 million and bribes a Judge with $2 million from the said loot gets a clean judgement of doing no wrong and he walks freely is that upholding democratic tenets? Or is democracy under siege when some people choose to see it so?

During Election, State security apparatus were unleashed on opposition, some military men were arm banded to carry out shady deals in order to win election for friends and party members in the last dispensation. Where were the today crying "our democracy is in danger illiterates? Money was earmarked for procurement of arms to fight insurgency in the Northeast and same was shared by those whom the present day shouters of our democracy is in danger supported. Then democracy had seen the light  but when those people are called upon to come and answer to their atrocities democracy is being killed. How?

To this same "democracy illiterates" When A sitting governor was denied entrance to the government house of his state, it was democracy in action. When DSS raided the office of an opposition party and carted away with their belongings it was democracy in action. When the security details of a Speaker of House of Representatives was withdrawn democracy was breathing fine. The most surprising thing about all these corruption defending is that it's championed by downtrodden youths who might not get their desire to lead the nation due to the manner and way the politicians go about politics in Nigeria. How would you win election with the level of violence, ballot box snatching and rigging that has been mastered by this politicians and when such cases get to court, they are even upheld.

"Nigerian Youths what is your gain in defending corruption or supporting those accused of corruption?

This is a call to the DSS to carry out more of this type of raid on anyone no matter how highly or lowly placed the person is. Be more probing, go further, crush things and make sure Nigeria is purged of corruption. Patriotic Nigerians are behind you. I must State categorically that corrupt judges are the worst set of people  is killing our democracy.

I would like to end this piece with a quote from a well respected legal luminary Mohammed Uwais. “A corrupt judge is more harmful to the society than a man who runs amok with a dagger in a
crowded street. The latter can be restrained physically. But a corrupt judge deliberately destroys the moral foundation of society and causes incalculable distress to individuals through abusing his office while still being
referred to as honourable"

To those who still have the ability to recollect their senses and move on from elections loss which was inevitable,  and has be clouded their sense of judgment, I hope a corrupt judge would not handle your case and deny you justice.

Princewill Chimereze @P_Chimereze.
Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator. 

THINGS BEN BRUCE HAS NOT TALKED ABOUT

THINGS BEN BRUCE HAS NOT TALKED ABOUT 

After 2015 elections, we saw  Ben Bruce become active on social media and dishing out what he termed common sense. One begins to wonder whether he never owned or used smart phone prior to 2015 elections. Before now no one saw him on Twitter criticizing the past Government or giving them common sense advice. What Ben Bruce is doing in my own opinion especially in criticizing this present government is just sheer Hypocrisy. 

To prove that in a bit, here are National issues that Ben Bruce has not spoken about.

1. MASSIVE LOOTING AND CORRUPTION IN JONATHAN's GOVERNMENT: Since the fight against corruption started under this present administration and the discovery of massive looting and sheer mismanagement of our common wealth under the last Government, Ben Murray Bruce has not spoken either in condemnation or defence of it. One would have expected him to throw out lots of common sense articles, speeches and or even make a video telling us how corruption has destroyed the country but no its not a strong issue. Maybe his common sense articles and and speeches have restrictions. Mr. Ben Bruce what's your take on this issue?

2. NIGER DELTA AVENGERS: To the dismay of many Nigerians, a group came out of the blues calling themselves Niger Delta Avengers (Avenging what?) bombing our pipelines. If we have given Amnesty to militants, isn't it a crime to go back on that same thing that was forgiven of them?. Since their bombing started, Ben Bruce has not said anything about them. He has surprisingly kept mute. Maybe his battery is always low or dead when they attack.

3. SARAKI's TRIAL: Since Senate President, Bukola Saraki's corruption trial started, Ben Bruce has not said anything about it either in condemnation or support. You would have expected him in some of his numerous common sense tweets to condemn Bukola Saraki's continued stay as the Senate President while his case is still in court. He should have said something about Bukola Saraki's Asset declaration and subsequent trial. But Ben Bruce has not. Abi him dey fear Saraki ni?

4. SENATE RULES FORGERY: The media has been awashed with news of the senate standing rule forged by Senate President Bukola Saraki and Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. You would have expected Common sense Senator to come up with series of tweets, speeches or articles affirming that the rules were forged or were not. After all he is a member of the Senate and should know what goes on there. But till date Ben Bruce has kept mute about this saga. Maybe him no want make dem beatam for Senate Chamber if he talk. 

5. PDP CRISIS: Senator Ben Bruce is a member of the PDP and his party is in a shameful mess and dirty water crisis. Two chairman, Two governorship candidate in Edo, Two governors in Abia State. In all this national embarrassment, Ben Bruce has said nothing. He has maintained hypocritical silence and act like he doesn't read the Newspapers. Had it been its about the present government he would 've found where he kept his phone, come to the internet to criticize their actions. Ben Bruce, are you for Makarfi or Sheriff! 

6.  NON PAYMENT OF WORKERS SALARIES IN EKITI AND BAYELSA: when it was reported that Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbeshola was owing workers in his State, Ben Bruce was one of those who condemned the governor and even insulted the people of the State by saying he would channel part of the controversial wardrobe allowance that ran into millions into paying workers salary in Osun State. He made so many mountain out of the Salary issue then in Osun state. Today as we speak, his State, Bayelsa state, is struggling to pay workers and so also is Ekiti. You would expect Ben Bruce to comment on this issue with the same approach he did with that of Osun or even offer to pay the workers with his earnings in the Senate but No. His smart phone has suddenly got missing or maybe him no want make Fayose remember him matter.

What ever we want to venture into in life, we must weigh the ups and down and be ready to come to equity with clean hands. Common sense will become common nonsense if its only targeted at a particular people or party. 

What do you think about this write up? Drop your comments and share with friends. 

Princewill Chimereze.

@P_Chimereze

Writer, Public Affairs Analyst and Social Commentator.