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*History is stubborn, it can not be erased!*
Just look back at these 10 intriguing headlines in the past and make an overview where we are now security-wise as a nation.
Can we make meaning out of them?

1. Boko Haram picks Buhari to moderate talks with the government of Nigeria.
The Nation Newspaper, November 2, 2012.
https://thenationonlineng.net/boko-haram-picks-buhari-to-moderate-talks-with-govt/

2. Stop killing Boko Haram members, Buhari tells FG.
PointBlank News, June 2, 2013
http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/stop-killing-boko-haram-members-buhari-tells-fg/

3. Buhari faults clampdown on Boko Haram members.
The Nation, June 2, 2013
https://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-faults-clampdown-on-boko-haram-members/

4. Military Offensive Against Boko Haram, Anti-North - Buhari.
All Africa News, June 3, 2013.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201306030384.html

5. “How Buhari stopped us from fighting Boko Haram” - South African mercenaries.
The Guardian Newspaper, November 26, 2018.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201811270024.html

6. FG is setting our killers free - soldiers kick as 1,400 Boko Haram suspects are released.
The Cable, February 11, 2020
https://www.thecable.ng/fg-is-setting-our-killers-free-soldiers-kick-as-1400-boko-haram-suspects-are-released

7. Nigerian government to release 603 repentant Boko Haram terrorists back to society.
Sahara Reporters, June 11, 2020.
http://saharareporters.com/2020/06/11/nigerian-government-release-603-repentant-boko-haram-terrorists-back-society-july

8. 356 soldiers tender resignation to Buratai, cite loss of sincerity in Boko Haram War.
Punch, July 12, 2020.
https://punchng.com/356-soldiers-tender-resignation-to-buratai-cite-loss-of-interest/

9. 601 ex-Boko Haram combatants graduate in Gombe.
The Nation, July 26, 2020.
https://thenationonlineng.net/601-ex-boko-haram-combatants-graduate-in-gombe/

10. 601 repentant terrorists graduate, receive first payments.
Punch Newspaper, July 26, 2020.
https://punchng.com/601-repentant-terrorists-graduate-paid-n20000-each/

If the blind and deaf could discern�

Q

That’s the reason why I don’t know chemistry till date!

Family affairs!

Trash!!! Wetin concern Atiku with Osun Election, Osun people are tired of APC that’s all

Deprofessional:
It means that south west cannot give block vote to APC.

The votes will be divided.

I didn't even know LP will get any vote at all. But all is well and good.

Meanwhile SE and NC with SS are locked down for LP

Lasun as earlier declare support for Adeleke

naija4life247:
Yes, only idiots will support a secondary school dropout with his SSCE holder deputy.

Just leave the idiot in the picture, my boys are coming to show him Wotowoto. Even Ogun and Sango will deny him.

What did we gain from a PHD holder?

Radiant01:
Good if this news is true...but they will still leave him

Yes, confirmed! Don’t just know if they will release him anytime soon

Prince111111:
This writer is not informed.

Sure not well informed

*BREAKING: Osun Poll: Soldiers Arrest NURTW Boss, Asiri Eniba, Thugs Over Shooting In Osogbo*

The Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Worker, Oroki Branch, Osogbo, State of Osun, Kazeem Oyewale has been arrested by soldiers.

Oyewale, notoriously known as Asiri Eniba, was reportedly arrested alongside some suspected political thugs at Ojurin motor park, Old Garage, Osogbo, around 12:45pm.

Some residents of Osogbo who witnessed the arrest told Osun Defender that Oyewale and the thugs were caught with two guns, cutlasses and Indian hemp.

According to the residents, the soldiers fired several warning gunshots into the air when some other thugs wanted to attack them.

It was gathered that Oyewale who put on white native, had attempted to escape before he was cautioned by the soldiers.

One of the eye witnesses said: “The soldiers came with a hilux and one hummer bus. They went straight to where Asiri and his boys were. The soldiers took strategic position and surrounded the building where Asiri and his boys were.

“Some of them went inside and we where heating noise. They later matched out Asiri and like five of his boys. Two of the boys were with guns.

“When the soldiers were matching them into bus, some thugs were throwing stones at the soldiers and that forced them to be shooting sporadically. The gunshots were much.”

(OSUN DEFENDER)

kayperry:
Even tho your defense can't hold water i will play along , according to you @least pdp ruled Osun for 4yrs i.e one term, whatever Pdp did within that period do you earnestly think osun would have switched to APC if pdp were outstanding by assessment/performance.
A four year old child can talk, walk and unlock her mama smart phone .. so

Within the 7 years they have a lot of achievement, but we all know change is constant

kayperry:
Those houses were long in existence and were very much like that during PDP 16yrs rule ..... don't ever mistake re-colonization for Liberation.


Except something fresh and different comes onboard what PDP & APC is offering is re-colonization

PDP only rule in Osun for 7years and the 3 out of the 7 years they were in court! So APC as rule in Osun for 16years

mcmurphy132:
If not that PDP is a useless party for portable to gather crowd in a state where presidential candidate is present, governor, with many stakeholders

Just listen to your self so APC doesn’t have any member again?

Lightorder:
both online and offline. Davido will always zero him out

Because you don’t know what’s going on in Osun right now

Divoc19:
Karma is a what again

Bad Ass Nigga

MightyHand:
@Op~~ I Love Your write up...I wish it can be send to all Political Leaders in Nigeria..

May Evil fall upon all leaders that has contributed to Nigeria downfall.


Chai

They have made Us suffer in own mother's land

Seriously, just imagine how much they spend just remain in power

RedMac:
The kind of wickedness, greediness and selfishness from our politicians in Nigeria... Can never be seen elsewhere...

Yes, that’s just the fact! They have wicked soul!

A lesson to learn from Ike Ekweremadu issue....

Nick Agule from UK wrote....

Ike Ekweremadu is obviously a powerful man. Spending his 20th year in the Senate of which 12 were as Deputy Senate President.

He could have used the time to get Nigeria a world-class kidney hospital but no! He didn't need kidney treatment so it was his least bother.

Things happen and his own child needed kidney treatment. As it is with President Buhari and everyone who has held office in Nigeria, Ekweremadu shamelessly took his daughter to the UK for treatment where he was going to be attended to by Nigerian nurses and doctors whom Ekweremadu and gang chased away with total neglect of the health sector.

But Ekweremadu did not go with his child alone, he took along a boy who was suffering hardship and pains from a Nigeria Ekweremadu helped to damage. Ekweremadu wanted to harvest this boy's kidney to save his own child. As fate will have it, tests performed on the boy showed his kidney was not a match for Ekweremadu's daughter.

Ekweremadu began to make arrangements to return the boy to Nigeria and obviously take another one to the UK. But the boy tasted and enjoyed the good life in the UK something Ekweremadu and his band of bad and failed leaders deprived him of in Nigeria. The boy saw electricity 24/7 (powered by gas from Nigeria), he did not need to start 'I better pass you generator' or he sleeps in darkness to the joy of mosquitoes. He saw how clean and beautiful the hospitals were different from the mortuaries will call hospitals in Nigeria and absolutely for free. He saw how efficient the metropolitan police were securing the neighbourhood and not the Nigerian police starved of funds by Ekweremadu and gang! The boy enjoyed rides on clean and efficient public transportation (buses, trams, light rail, underground tube, trains, boats etc) and not the okada, Keke and endless trekking in Nigeria. The boy was awed by the beautiful landscaped, trash free and green environment and not the filth he is used to in Nigeria. The boy saw food everywhere. He saw beautiful schools from nursery to reception to primary to secondary all the way to high school absolutely free. He saw that his dream of university education will be realised even if he has no money for fees and ASUU will not truncate his dream in the UK. The boy saw unemployed people paid benefits by Govt. The boy saw, enjoyed and liked the UK better than Ekweremadu's Nigeria!

The boy decided he was not going back to Nigeria damaged by Ekweremadu and gang! The boy ran to seek refuge from the metropolitan police. In Ekweremadu's Nigeria the police would have arrested the boy and dropped him in Kuje prison where for the next 10yrs he will still be on 'awaiting trial' roll. If the boy tried to talk he will be summarily executed and his body paraded as an armed robber gunned down by the 'gallant' police. Ekweremadu and his gang are above the law in a lawless Nigeria they have created.

Unfortunately for Ekweremadu, the UK is not Nigeria. He has exchanged his posh mansion in a highbrow neighbourhood in London for a police cell where he is being schooled in the act of rule of law something he is obviously lacking in his nearly 20yrs as a law maker.

Ekweremadu will have his day in court.

His victim will now enjoy life in the UK because it's easy to prove that if he returns to Nigeria Ekweremadu and his goons will go after him!

If Ekweremadu had done his bit to fix Nigeria, all this drama will not happen!

Ekweremadu and those like him who think they can do well when Nigeria is sick have just found out the bitter truth - no one will prosper better than Nigeria. If Nigeria fails, we fail with it!

In 2023 we have a unique opportunity to elect leaders who understand that our fate is tied to Nigeria's fate. We rise or fall together!

Go get your PVC today!

We wish Ekweremadu's child quick recovery hoping that now his case is public a donor will soon be found for him.

How can we explain this now, he’s not a Nigerian!!

Just imagine, them they aren’t this one because of someone stepping down fee

Watching

Fake

coputa:
who dey cry de see road,na fustration.

Na so tsha! But he better make any other thing tsha

Naa mumu Dey join Nigeria Army!

He will soon be release base on health issue.

LillyandDaisy:
iTunes card!

Yes, my prayer anyway

iTunes card!

udoji2021:
All those things you read up there are paper based, that guy is naturally useless and i see no need of keeping him. if he tell you the bad side of that condition and things he has/is facing on daily basis, you will not be congratulating him here.

Why can’t you just make your research about him and see, he might be more useful than your president!

Four years ago, when Chris Alvarez started ninth grade at the Henry Viscardi School, he already had his sights set on becoming high school valedictorian.

“People underestimate me,” said Alvarez, 18. “Doctors told me I would die at age 5, but I’m still here. I want to continue to show people that they shouldn’t underestimate me because of my disability.”

Alvarez began his journey at the Viscardi School, a school for students with severe physical disabilities in Albertson, in pre-K.

At age 2, he was diagnosed with thanatophoric dysplasia Type 2, a severe condition causing skeletal underdevelopment in the chest, rib cage and limbs. His disorder has confined him to a wheelchair, and he uses a ventilator at all times to supply air to his lungs, which are also underdeveloped. Alvarez has lived longer than expected for people with this condition, and out of the six people in the world with this disorder, he is the second oldest.

Even though being valedictorian of his graduating class had been a dream for many years, Alvarez said it was a surprise when he was officially announced as valedictorian.

“I wasn’t expecting it,” he said. “There was tight competition, but luckily I got it.”

For Alvarez, it was great honor to be able to represent his school in such a way. The most exciting part, he said, was being allowed to give a speech at his graduation.

“He came to the school when he was almost a baby, and he has just blossomed,” said Jeanette Glover, clinical support services and admissions coordinater at the Viscardi School. “He had such a big personality that his disability is secondary. We are very proud of him for his academic achievements, but also for the young man he’s grown up to be.”

Alvarez credits the Viscardi School for providing him and the other students with a proper academic education and also allowing them to become involved in extracurricular activities, such as basketball and student council. He graduated with a Regents diploma and was the captain of the school’s basketball team.

“I never thought I was going to be able to get a ball in my hand, and obviously I was too short to touch the basketball hoop,” he said. “I always watched basketball, and I always wanted to do the same. This school gave me an opportunity to play.”

To include students with different disabilities on the basketball team, the school provides three nets of varying height. While each player shoots at their level of ability, Alvarez notes that it is still very competitive and challenging.

“Being part of the team was like being a part of another family because you get to know students that you don’t really talk to during a regular school day,” he said. “Since it’s hard for us to get around and meet up outside of school, it gave us an opportunity to share time together.”

Alvarez also said that being a student at the Viscardi School has taught him many life lessons, such as how to persevere in difficult situations, there is something new to learn every day and sky is truly the limit.

Alvarez said the biggest lesson he has learned is that people are the ones who create limits for themselves. These lessons have translated to Alvarez’s positive outlook on life and confidence, he said.

“You never know when you’re going to go, and I live every day like its the last day with a smile on my face,” he said. “People who have it all don’t take advantage. I have no bones, I have no lungs, but I’m still here.”

With all Alvarez has achieved so far, he said he has much more he would like to accomplish.

He has been accepted at Adelphi University and will begin taking classes in the fall as a communications major and a student in the College Science Advancement Program. He has also been named as a finalist for a talent scholarship through Adelphi’s Department of Communications.

Alvarez said he dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist, and at a young age he has already had significant experience in the field.

Through an internship with a Spanish television channel, Alvarez has interviewed dozens of celebrities, many from the Hispanic community.

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias and Maroon 5 are among those Alvarez has interviewed.

“My favorite part about journalism is getting to know different people and writing about different lifestyles and cultures,” he said. “I also enjoy seeing the way each person thinks about life.”

As his journey at the Viscardi School comes to an end, it is clear to Alvarez that the school has had a great impact on his life, but according to staff, he has also affected the teachers, faculty, and students at the school.

“He’s living proof that yes, he has a disability but we’re all the same,” said Kim Brussell, associate vice president of development and external relations. “Chris has a lot of confidence, but he is always thinking about others. He speaks well and is very motivated. He is a great model for other students at Viscardi. We will miss having him around.”

Four years ago, when Chris Alvarez started ninth grade at the Henry Viscardi School, he already had his sights set on becoming high school valedictorian.

“People underestimate me,” said Alvarez, 18. “Doctors told me I would die at age 5, but I’m still here. I want to continue to show people that they shouldn’t underestimate me because of my disability.”

Alvarez began his journey at the Viscardi School, a school for students with severe physical disabilities in Albertson, in pre-K.

At age 2, he was diagnosed with thanatophoric dysplasia Type 2, a severe condition causing skeletal underdevelopment in the chest, rib cage and limbs. His disorder has confined him to a wheelchair, and he uses a ventilator at all times to supply air to his lungs, which are also underdeveloped. Alvarez has lived longer than expected for people with this condition, and out of the six people in the world with this disorder, he is the second oldest.

Even though being valedictorian of his graduating class had been a dream for many years, Alvarez said it was a surprise when he was officially announced as valedictorian.

“I wasn’t expecting it,” he said. “There was tight competition, but luckily I got it.”

For Alvarez, it was great honor to be able to represent his school in such a way. The most exciting part, he said, was being allowed to give a speech at his graduation.

“He came to the school when he was almost a baby, and he has just blossomed,” said Jeanette Glover, clinical support services and admissions coordinater at the Viscardi School. “He had such a big personality that his disability is secondary. We are very proud of him for his academic achievements, but also for the young man he’s grown up to be.”

Alvarez credits the Viscardi School for providing him and the other students with a proper academic education and also allowing them to become involved in extracurricular activities, such as basketball and student council. He graduated with a Regents diploma and was the captain of the school’s basketball team.

“I never thought I was going to be able to get a ball in my hand, and obviously I was too short to touch the basketball hoop,” he said. “I always watched basketball, and I always wanted to do the same. This school gave me an opportunity to play.”

To include students with different disabilities on the basketball team, the school provides three nets of varying height. While each player shoots at their level of ability, Alvarez notes that it is still very competitive and challenging.

“Being part of the team was like being a part of another family because you get to know students that you don’t really talk to during a regular school day,” he said. “Since it’s hard for us to get around and meet up outside of school, it gave us an opportunity to share time together.”

Alvarez also said that being a student at the Viscardi School has taught him many life lessons, such as how to persevere in difficult situations, there is something new to learn every day and sky is truly the limit.

Alvarez said the biggest lesson he has learned is that people are the ones who create limits for themselves. These lessons have translated to Alvarez’s positive outlook on life and confidence, he said.

“You never know when you’re going to go, and I live every day like its the last day with a smile on my face,” he said. “People who have it all don’t take advantage. I have no bones, I have no lungs, but I’m still here.”

With all Alvarez has achieved so far, he said he has much more he would like to accomplish.

He has been accepted at Adelphi University and will begin taking classes in the fall as a communications major and a student in the College Science Advancement Program. He has also been named as a finalist for a talent scholarship through Adelphi’s Department of Communications.

Alvarez said he dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist, and at a young age he has already had significant experience in the field.

Through an internship with a Spanish television channel, Alvarez has interviewed dozens of celebrities, many from the Hispanic community.

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias and Maroon 5 are among those Alvarez has interviewed.

“My favorite part about journalism is getting to know different people and writing about different lifestyles and cultures,” he said. “I also enjoy seeing the way each person thinks about life.”

As his journey at the Viscardi School comes to an end, it is clear to Alvarez that the school has had a great impact on his life, but according to staff, he has also affected the teachers, faculty, and students at the school.

“He’s living proof that yes, he has a disability but we’re all the same,” said Kim Brussell, associate vice president of development and external relations. “Chris has a lot of confidence, but he is always thinking about others. He speaks well and is very motivated. He is a great model for other students at Viscardi. We will miss having him around.”