Of The Wanton Killing and Boko Haram: A False Flag Operation or A Genuine National Migraine?

Save my article ‘Nigeria at 51: My Reflections on security’, in which I dedicated a few lines to the Boko Haram menace, I have maintained a disturbing silence on the issue since the first suicide bombing incident took place in the country. I mean whoever will jump into analysis in a country once regarded as the happiest people on earth; a country where the romance between an average citizen and life is so hot that the mention of death will bring their heart into their mouth. Though the infamous Abdul Mutalab drama should have served as an eye-opener, one cannot readily accept that truly, a Nigerian can commit to blow himself up for whatever cause!

I have tried, over a period of fourteen months, to analyze and understand the

False Flag Operation.

"False flag terrorism" occurs when elements within a government stage a secret operation whereby government forces pretend to be a targeted enemy while attacking their own forces or people. The attack is then falsely blamed on the enemy in order to justify going to war against that enemy. Or as Wikipedia defines it:

False flag operations are covert operations conducted by governments, corporations, or other organizations, which are designed to deceive the public in such a way

Walk Out On The Ovation

The year 2011 was no doubt a busy one for me; quite eventful and appreciably rewarding as well. I met with new friends who took interest in me for various reasons. While some took interest in me for a reason I still could not decode or decipher, others did simply because of my writings, social work, and most humbly, creative ideas. Now I’m blushing. I always have to deal with the numerous accolades showered on me by my admirers, with genuine humility though.

Silently however, I had always craved an eye-opening critique of my works. After every publication, I usually found myself loitering on the internet, combing my facebook and blog comment box to see whether someone has dropped the very comment I had impatiently waited for.

To All National Youth Service Corps Members

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In pursuance of its vision, GetFired, an educational revival and student redemption project, commits to mentor 10 Youth Corps members in each of the listed States. With a clear understanding of the needs of the listed States, we will help you to come up with brilliant CDS idea, winning proposal, and

The Beacon.

More often than not, I have come to discover, some certain two elements are the most needed of all pre-conditions to fulfillment, not minding our yardstick of measurement. These two elements are SIGNAL and SENSITIVITY. Though when placed into context, it appears one is much more important than the other, but that is not the case as they both means a lot to each other.

Most of the chances, opportunities and what have you that sets us on the path of destiny fulfillment in life are not that strong a signal, which makes strong sensitivity a sine qua non. I looked into the scripture and two experiences struck me lame:
Moses and the burning bush – Exodus 3 v 1 – 4.
Joash, Elisha and the arrow experience – 2 Kings 13 v 14 – 19. In these two scenarios, I saw how men fulfilled destiny and how men failed.

The Interlude.

I've come this far! But I know I still can go that far. Only one thing stands up to me - the interlude is so unpleasant,tempting & frustrating. Oh Lord my God, give me the grace to weather the storm. Hmn....

Peculiar Routes.

Why should we all be anxious, envious and agitated by the rate at which our contemporaries go their journey. Our journies are all about different things, hence the peculiar routes.
The simple reason why you presently feel so heartbroken is because you haven't understood what your journey is all about, hence your unacceptance of its peculiar route.

Take your peace, stop putting it away!

My Idea of Protest: Reaction As Seen From My Binoculars.

I've read about scores of them, and I've also seen few of them. Protest I mean! While some are effective, many proved to be no more than rabble-rousing. I would have love to mesmerize you with another historical epistle, but time is a big issue. What choice do I even have, I'm feeling the effect of the subsidy already as I cannot afford a new pen, hence the need to be stingy with the almost inkless pen I presently boast of. In view of this, I'd go straight to what moves me to purpose here, MY IDEA OF PROTEST.

Without wasting much of your time, I propose a protest in the shade of the 'Bolsheviks Revolution' of 1917,

OF THE FUEL SUBSIDY AND NAIJA SENSE: A New Way To Buy Recharge Card.

" you are mad!" "you too you are stupid! Abeg no just vex me o 'cos me dey para well well. You sabi speak grammar na im you no go bomb Jonathan with oyinbo for Aso Rock?"
This was the drama that doused my tension a little bit. The Man City v Liverpool match wasn't going my way, and my blood was getting hotter when,

I See Hope!!!

I might not want to accept it,
but I see hope, hope for Nigeria.
I see hope in our Tears,
I see hope in our Smiles.
I see hope in our Failures,

Nothing is fictional about the spiritual facts of life...

Nothing is fictional about the spiritual facts of life...

Expectations for 2012 are high, plans grafted in got to be great, hence, find out the specific laws that governs your purpose and obey them diligently. Do not be moved nor discouraged by the things that can be seen, rather,