LIFE AND DEATH: COVID-19 AS A CASE STUDY It is breathtaking that the world could come to a halt and major countries/cities locked down; that the rich and the poor alike could suffer the same thing and sit at home; that it could no longer be praiseworthy to boast and tell friends that I just came back from Asia, Europe, and America – try it and see how the story ends. A time when North Korea, America, Russia, Iran, Iraq and the other war mongers could no longer boast of detonating missiles that could bring the world to rust in a minute but now spending billions of dollars to deal with the pandemic – CORONA VIRUS. It is very ridiculous that the world could fear COVID-19 more than GOD and more ironical that COVID-19 could cause such humility, tension, pressure, solitude, meekness, obedience, proactive and reactive measures, and orderliness in the hearts of men than GOD could. In fact, COVID-19 is a universal religion that has engaged the world in a common course than history has eve

WAYS THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTE TO SECURITY CHALLENGES Security simply means freedom from danger, risk or loss. It is ensuring the safety of lives, properties and information. On the other hand, community is from the Latin word "communis" which means "common." Therefore, community is a group of people who live together and have a common origin, history and ideology. However, unemployment, poverty and other social vices like criminal activities, political violence, terrorism, insurgency, and cyber-crimes expose citizens to vulnerability. To be vulnerable means to be exposed to harm, attack and danger and this is inevitable. There are whole lots of ways the community can contribute to insecurity or social unrest which include: Lack of Religious Tolerance: Many religious leaders teach their congregation that other religions are rebels or enemies. To curb religious intolerance, different religions should preach tolerance and see other religions as equally an authen

OJIJI ÍZHÌ (NEW YAM FESTIVAL) Yam is the king of all crops in the socio-cultural milieu of Igbo people in general and of Izhi people in particular. To show its precedence over all crops, the New Yam Festival is celebrated to thank the gods of good harvest. Ojiji Izhi usually begins with a ceremonial roasting of whole yams by the king or titled elders of the community in our Àńmegu Acenstral Home to which portions of the yams are offered first to the yam or earth gods which connote a sign of gratitude to God for his protection and kindness in leading us from planting periods to the time of bountiful harvest; whereas, the rest are shared and we can then feel free to consume new yam without incurring the wrath of the gods. In Izhi land, Ojiji Izhi does not only provide a platform for cultural rituals of thanksgiving to the gods of good harvest but equally include display of our rich cultural heritage like masquerade, dances, wrestling, gifting and so on. It is largely tagged as &q

BLAME GAME: A BANE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT It is ipso facto an existential truism that "human development is furthered not by conformity or destructive criticisms/conflicts but by creative/constructive conflicts". That was why geocentrism paved way for heliocentrism; simple farm tools paved way for sophisticated machines and crude science paved way for multitasking techno-scientific inventions. However, the rate at which blame game is practiced nowadays calls for a question. What is blame game and what are its psychological cum epistemological implications? What good or bad does it serve humanity in the areas of human development? It is therefore to address these questions and point out that blame game has done more harm than good to mankind that I write this piece. The blame game is a Northern Irish comedy panel game hosted by Tim McGarry and characterized by "Pass The Buck" where individual members of the audience ask the contestants who they feel responsible

IZZI CULTURE: A FEMINISTIC DEFENCE AND A CALL FOR REFORMATION ON ‘ADULTERY’.                                 By Ikechukwu Peter Ovuoba a.k.a Onwa Izhi In the spirit of epistemic honesty and humility, I stand no reserve but to spur to the limelight my inner purge about an aspect of my people’s culture. And so, I want to seize this golden opportunity to provoke my elders to an impersonal and reflective cum meditative thinking and consequently give a reply to this piece. True it may seem (and true it is) that you are a man and she is a woman but sacrosanct it is that we are human beings having a common vis-à-vis an equal share in existence. And so, certified as it may and in the treasure of Izzi people and her culture (our culture), I must confess my enthrallment of it as we are known for our hospitality to the extent that we often seem to neglect the ethical code that reads: “Care about yourself while balancing the need of others”. By the way, it is not a discredit but a credit t

Not even God can stop you from succeeding because you are god yourself. His plans for us are for good and His grace is sufficient for you and I. You just need that willpower that is in you to manifest your powers and become successful. God is for us! He is bound in conscience to care for what he has created if not he looses His Godship. God that cannot care for his creation, is that one God? And this, He cannot dare. What, then, is the problem? The problem is that we have failed to know that God is always by our side. The problem is that we don't know who we are. The problem is that you don't know that God needs you and you need God. The problem is that you have failed to acknowledge the presence of god-like spirit in you. The problem is that you have failed to know that you are god. The problem is that you don't know you have the power to harmonize nature in your favour. The problem is that you have failed to have positive thoughts. The problem is th

I'm Igbo by ethnicity. I'm Nigerian by nationality. I'm African by geographical location. But you know what; I'm human by thinking. Are you African, European, American, Asian what have you? We are one. Existence is a common experience of humanity. As long as we exist; we all think, feel, act, and breathe no matter where you come from or believe in. This is a call for international government. We are better together. We should team up to make this world heaven. Best of mankind should be our common value. You are because I'm and I'm because you are. We all detest poverty and suffering. We all advocate for affluence and happiness. We all wish for the sense of belonging. We should build on our strength and abate our weaknesses. Unity is preferable to division. Mutual exhortation is preferable to mutual suspicion. Love is preferable to hate. Unity in diversity should be our watchword. Existence is our essence and substance. While, race, color

"Sir, my girlfriend said I am not caring. Can you help me with maybe tips or how to care about people? She left me to another guy so I want to know how to care for people. Please, teach me I am ever ready to learn. I have heard you talk in one of your relationship talks about 'the little things that matter in a relationship'. Please, what are those little things?" This was a private mail one of my page visitors sent to me. I felt that someone out there needs a help and counseling. I took him down the memory lane with what he needs to know and the pragmatic approaches to a healthy relationship. Indeed it was helpful to him and he actually got his dream kind of girl. I strongly believe that you out there or your wards may be having similar situation in your relationship. Have a good read of how to win a woman's heart? It's practical and it's helpful. Are there times in life when you think you were left and rejected by your lover to be alone in the lone w

WHO SHOULD I MARRY? Statement of Problem   On several occasions I have encountered the singles saying " I can't wait I can't wait I want to marry " while the married are saying " I wish I waited ".  In tonight's relationship talk I want you to reflect upon this interplay of emotions shown by singles and married. Then, watch out for the problematic of marriage. Marriage is a very delicate issue and that's why you should count this opportunity to get a digest of marriage worthwhile.  Introduction   In life, three things change your life either for good or for bad and they include : Who you meet in life; your purpose in life; and who you marry.  For this world to be a better place we must concentrate on the families. Therefore,  you must look for these qualities from who you are to marry. This is because who you marry will affect the rest of your life.  1. Look up for morality: You should marry that man/woman that has respect and dign

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