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A Poem On Nigeria Without The Army

Published

4 years ago

November 7, 2020

A Poem On Nigeria Without The Army

It remains in the realm of imagination how Nigeria would be without the Army. Chaos. Lawlessness. External invasion. Wanton killings and all other vices would reign supreme. The role of the Army is unquantifiable.

Indeed, whenever the history of the Nigerian Army is in focus, the chapter from July 2015 till date would always be a remarkable reference point in military discipline, strategies and efficiency for research students and emerging generation of officers.

Without doubt, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai’s military operations, beginning from 2015, in Nigerian Army’s 157 years of existence, is a study in excellence and professionalism.

Unarguably, William Wordsworth, the 19th century celebrated poet, probably had the likes of General Buratai in mind when he gave the evergreen but concise definition of poetry as “Spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.”

Poetry, in itself, is the internal feelings of human kind. In this poem, Michelle Aluor , Who has closely observed how the Nigerian Army, under General Tukur Buratai’s leadership, has witnessed substantial technological innovations and a professional fighting force. In this poem, “Nigeria Without The Army,” he speaks truth to reason

Nigeria, without the Army,

Africa’s queen of the Prairie,

The land of our proud forefathers,

Overtaken by killer vampires and hyenas,

Dangling in air minutely,

Devourers of your precious children,

Who descend like swarms of bees on honey,

Over your hapless children and,

battered souls so delightfully,

In brutal extermination,

This generation would have gone extinct,

Ancestors would have been long invited for a funeral feast.

Even in dazing fear of blighting enemy swords,

Of Boko Haram and their first cousins,

The sacredness of our lives violated;

Crude oil praying mantis of the Delta,

Explosively poured the black gold in our faces,

We burned and survivors’ deserted homes for fear.

Ruthless bandits of the North and cattle thieves,

Invaded our lands in millions,

Replacing the nostalgia of rural life,

With sounds of automatic guns;

Eastern mercantile secessionists,

Campaigned in bloodshed of kinsmen and strangers alike.

The electoral brigands and thugs,

Wished democracy seized in Nigeria in 2019,

As arranged guns and ammunitions floated,

Everywhere like shrubs on sea surface at peak of rains;

And virus Corona came with fresh troubles!

Snaking through foreign valleys,

Uncle Corona landed its fury in Nigeria,

Sparing no friend nor foe,

The foreign demons hungrily,

Foraged our hamlets;

Searching for the next victim.

Yes! searching for the next victim!

Luck Dube echoed it in mournful lyrics,

We were all the “next victims,”

Like blacks under apartheid South Africa.

Innocent victims of no evil on our hands,

But Golgotha awaited us,

With the hellish ambience of slayers

Killer vendors of herdsmen and farmers,

Caused forlornness of fertile lands,

The fields left uncultivated,

Hunger loomed monstrously in mama’s kitchen

But alas, the lone soldier shadowed,

Smiling and stern simultaneously,

He brought peace and war against,

Our cursed enemies,

Of blood and perditions,

Vacated the war songs chanters on our graves,

Seized killer blades, knives and guns and bombs,

The assailants’ thrusted in frightened faces,

As we stood askance, helpless!

But the men in khaki buffered,

Enacted rehearsal of salvation from Almighty Yaweh,

Operation Delta Safe came,

And militants went on self-exile;

And day time dance of the Python,

Descended bliss in the East of South.

Soldiers sermons on “Peace by all means,”

Sent Boko Haramists to the land of ghosts and repentance “Dole,”

Operation Sahel Sanity,

dismembered the bandit’s clan

Uncle Corona balked from daring our lives,

With soldiers mounting sentinels,

At city and village gates,

The deadly virus paused infectious,

Campaigns, recoiled and cringed.

Election riggers and activists,

Of violence sneezed, rather than barked,

At Nigeria’s democracy, with frowzy faces,

In painful reminiscence of defeat,

A reunion renewed among herders and farmers,

In the grassy and greenish Middle Belt.

The fields became green with crops,

Dancing to the tantalizing breeze,

Awaiting harvest to fill empty bellies,

Looming starvation starved itself,

And migrated to other nations,

Far from us; far from us!

#EndSARS hoodlums despoiled the land,

In pains and destructions,

But have regained lost senses,

Because the soldier! the soldier!! stood firm.

Eulogies of this soldier have filled heavens

Nigeria quakes; the earth quakes,

With joyful songs at dawn,

In tumultuous praises of these heroes,

As token of our appreciation,

Of the kindness and sacrifices,

To save us and preserve Nigeria!

Ooh! Soldier, your bed of roses,

Is set in our carnival of celebrations,

In expectations of your heroic home arriva

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Those who wronged you may never say “I’m sorry” – Prudent Ludidi

Published

2 months ago

October 31, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Those who wronged you may never say “I’m sorry” – Prudent Ludidi

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, I want to talk about something that can be difficult to accept, those who wronged you may never say “I’m sorry.”

We’ve all been hurt by someone at some point in our lives. And often, we hold onto that hurt, and hope in waiting for the person who wronged us to acknowledge their mistake and apologize.

But the truth is, that apology may never come.

It’s hard to accept because we feel like we deserve closure. We deserve to hear that the person who hurt us regrets their actions.

But closure is not something someone else gives you. Closure is something you give yourself.

You have the power to choose:

Choose to heal, even if they never acknowledge their wrongdoing
Choose to move forward, even if they never make amends

Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. Forgiveness means releasing the hold that person has on you.

Forgiveness means taking back control of your life.

You don’t need someone else’s apology to move on. You don’t need someone else’s validation to heal.

You are strong enough to do it on your own.

And when you do, you’ll find peace. You’ll find freedom.

Remember, holding onto anger and resentment only hurts you. It doesn’t change the past.

But forgiveness can change your future.

So, don’t wait for someone else to say “I’m sorry.” Say it to yourself: “I’m sorry that happened to me, but I’m moving forward.”

Say it loud and clear: “I deserve to heal. I deserve to be happy.”

Take back your power. Take back your life.

Move forward with courage and faith.

You got this.

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LSACA, HEFAMAA,NAFDAC ,AVILA NATURALLE,OTHERS SET TO RECEIVE AWARDS AT THE WEST AFRICA SPA AND COSMETOLOGISTS RECOGNITION AWARD 2024

Published

4 months ago

August 11, 2024

Sahara Weekly

LSACA, HEFAMAA,NAFDAC ,AVILA NATURALLE,OTHERS SET TO RECEIVE AWARDS AT THE WEST AFRICA SPA AND COSMETOLOGISTS RECOGNITION AWARD 2024

The west Africa Spa and cosmetologists recognition Award ,the first of its kind in Africa an event collaboration with Ghana Cosmetics Association holds at the prestigious Oriental Hotel lagos

An industry based award to honor legends ,stakeholders and cosmetologists in the beauty Industry ,Regulators and health Agencies

The organisers of the programme is poised with the development of this sector within the west Africa region using quality , safety and Professionalism as a watchword in the quest for products promotion and distribution.

The award will be used to promote individuals and brands in the Beauty Sector who have given their best in the development of beauty in west Africa.

As the drive for continental free trade Area hots up ,the founder of the programme Mr Chukwumah Emmanuel a Public Health Practitioner and the National President of Professional Association of Spa and Cosmetologists in Nigeria says that the perspective of this event is centered on encouragement and Networking within the sub region.

Other awardees for this event include Lagos Safety Commission, Beauty West Africa,and America Nigeria chambers of Commerce

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Why You Should Patronize JOK Beauty Hub

Published

5 months ago

July 26, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Why You Should Patronize JOK Beauty Hub

One of the most reputable online store in Nigeria to shop for beauty products is JOK beauty hub. Known for prompt service delivery and quality products, it is the haven for dignitaries.

Some of their services include nighty pants, bra, boxers, singlets, strippers costumes, masks, pink lips, bikini, dildo, beach wears, card games, vibrators, body piercing, pedicure and manicure and lots more.

Owned by delectable CEO, Joy Omolara Kaosara, Patronize them and enjoy the worth of your money.