Archives Tag: patriotism
Nigeria @60: One Independence Day Amongst Many
April 19, 2022
Sixty years ago today, the nation of Nigeria took a bold step towards freedom from colonial rule. The entirety of the nation erupted in celebration as the day of commemoration was earmarked on October 1st, 1960. Citizens marched on and rejoiced as they went in a procession towards Tafawa Balewa Square where the ceremony was … Continue reading Nigeria @60: One Independence Day Amongst Many
By adedoyin
Who Wants to Be a Patriotic Nigerian?
April 19, 2022
A newspaper headline on Tuesday, February 11, paraphrased a recent speech by Bishop Mathew Kukah touching on a delicate topic which Nigerians have innately considered for decades. The Punch headline – “Nigeria not worth dying for” imploded a new debate on the subject of patriotism in a dire nation like Nigeria. Of course, reading the … Continue reading Who Wants to Be a Patriotic Nigerian?
By adedoyin
The Trend of Normalizing National Tragedies with Silence
April 19, 2022
There has been a series of sad reportage in the past weeks stemming from Boko Haram killings- the media was strangely silent about them until news filtered out. There was also little ‘anger’ from the people directed towards the officials at the helm of national affairs entrusted with keeping national security after word got out … Continue reading The Trend of Normalizing National Tragedies with Silence
By adedoyin
Pledge Your Allegiance!
April 19, 2022
Not here to review the movie with the title “Allegiance” but to review the reward of a strong feeling of support an individual has to another or to Nigeria. A dedication towards the country’s ideologies. A lot of people try to prove their loyalty to people who aren’t loyal to them. This is because they … Continue reading Pledge Your Allegiance!
By adepeju
Away From Ethnicity –The Case of Biafra 3
April 19, 2022
My Dad used to laugh at ethnic sentiments. For him, none of us did anything to belong to our ethnic extractions. We just arrived and through no fault or effort of our own, we BECAME IBOS’, YORUBA’S, HAUSA’S, IDOMA’S and whatever else! Just by being born! If we all had a choice in the matter, … Continue reading Away From Ethnicity –The Case of Biafra 3
By chinedum
7 Things You Can Do For Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. Now that October 1st has come and gone, what is different? What has changed? Green and White DPs, Happy Independence BBM broadcasts and text messages, and then what, business as usual? The first step in reclaiming Nigeria is for us to change our attitudes and consequently our actions, forming new positive habits … Continue reading 7 Things You Can Do For Nigeria
The Man in The Mirror
April 19, 2022
By Ebuoe Nwadiugwu. A moment captured with a camera or with a brush and a canvas, though precious, still retains some probability of being biased. Considering that this is an artiste’s idea of a certain moment or subject, it might be a distortion from the truth and a representation of one’s fantasy. Let’s consider Da … Continue reading The Man in The Mirror
