Tag: Patriotism
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Between patriotism and the allure for perfidious pertinence – By Ifeanyi Osuoza
Our attention was recently drawn to the advertorial in the Vanguard Newspaper of Monday, June 3, 2024, posted by a group called: “League of Delta Patriots” and titled: “Open Letter To Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori One Year In Office,” which suggested some provocative allusions and completely uncharitable aspersions on the leadership and…
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President Buhari tasks Nigerians on patriotism to end insurgency
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to demonstrate high sense of patriotism to sustain the gains recorded in the war against insurgency. Buhari made the call when he paid homage to the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Hashimi El-Kenemi II, on Monday in Damaturu. He enjoined the citizens to develop strong confidence in the country and…
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Doctor’s Spectacle: Kperogi, Patriotism Has No Religion
The essence of this write up is to enlighten Nigerians, on the unbecoming and unpatriotic allegations against the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo by a so-called “Professor of Journalism.” For a long time, this man has been abusing the title of “Professorship” to blackmail the image of well-known personalities in our dear Nation.
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BON stakes patriotism on National Security, By Okoh Aihe
By Okoh Aihe As the nation sank deeper in the mire last week, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, had the presence of mind to call for a productive synergy between the Government, Security Forces and the Media in order to put an end to the festering security challenges in the country. Represented…
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The National Anthem and the Paradox of Patriotism
By Rev. Fr. John Segun Odeyemi It is the end of another year for the current administration, its political foundation and the man at the helms of affairs; Mr. President. Reading and reflecting on issues facing our nation has led me deeper down the rabbit’s hole into a bottomless conundrum. While I refuse to throw…