Tag: Silence
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IPOB slams UN, EU, others over silence on Nnamdi Kanu’s detention
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed their displeasure over the silence of United Nations (UN), the Europen Union (EU), the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
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An Essay on Silence – Hope Eghagha
Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha Silence means absence of sound. It also means absence of noise, that is, absence of that which is realized with the vocal cord or two metals in physical contact or any medium through which sound is communicated. It could also mean prohibition from speaking. Prohibition by the powers-that-be in any setting- the…
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When silence is no longer golden, Valentine O. Anaweokhai
Valentine O. Anaweokhai There is a popular proverb that says: “speech is silver, but silence is golden”. I grew up to know about this proverb and I have found it to be helpful a couple of times. Especially when I am upset, and in critical moments, I applied this popular proverb, and it saved me…
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God’s words of silence – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala Pull Quote: The silence of God speaks of a maturing relationship with him When I was a Research Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, I had a Director who was boastful. He liked to drop names. He would tell you he spent the weekend playing golf with this General,…
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Silence Not Golden, Nigeria Diaspora, By MagnaFaith Krimi
By MagnaFaith Krimi Senior Editor, WarDesk News Driven by a strong passion for humanity and a mindset of selflessness along with a religious background, I was raised in Katsina State in North West zone of Nigeria. I became a good listener and showed empathy with peoples situation. The consistency of my willingness to serve and…
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Oppressive Bank Charges: When Silence Is Not Golden!, By Henry Boyo
BY HENRY BOYO The role of money, when properly managed, will significantly, galvanize the critical factors of production and wealth creation in every nation; in this event, the provision of banking services, is critically necessary to appropriately, manage the flow of money, between all parties to stabilize income values and sustain growth in a modern…
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Insecurity: Dogara Accuses Northern Elders, Elites of Conspiracy of Silence
…Says Buhari is not serious about ending ASUU strike From Jonas Ike, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has challenged northern Nigerian elders to raise their voices against the endemic insecurity in the region just as they did during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking in Lafia, Nasarawa state…
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Nicki Minaj finally breaks silence
Sexy rapper, Nicki Minaj has finally resurfaced on social media with the announcement of her two new singles. The star shared a photo of herself clad in a Fendi outfit that is reminiscent of the style of Chun-Li from the game, Street Fighter. And in another photo, Minaj showed off her eccentric style in a…
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Benue massacre: Buhari’s silence encouraging herdsmen to wreak more havoc – Reps
Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s indifference to the killings by Fulani herdsmen across the country is a booster to their (herdsmen) morale to wreak more havoc. The lawmakers said this when they reconvened in Abuja on Tuesday after their Christmas and New Year break. They debated extensively on…
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You are elected VP to defend Christians, your silence is no longer golden – CAN blasts Osinbajo
Sequel to the ongoing crisis in Southern Kaduna and the recent purported attempt by security agencies to arrest the founder of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide in Ado Ekiti, Apostle Johnson Suleman, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday urged acting President, Yemi Osinbajo to rise to the defence of Christians in Nigeria. A…