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Calling for the abandonment of wearing a wig, on grounds of its colonial origin is tantamount to double standard. Why not abstain from foreign products altogether? Be a radical and adopt a stance, instead of focusing on petty issues like wearing a wig.

The Internet was invented by the white race, hence, I associated it as the by-product of colonialism, meaning it is foreign. If we are to abandon the wig, for the ridiculous reason that it is one of the remnants of colonialism, then, lets forego other aspects of colonialism including the English Language. Like I wrote earlier, you just can't pick and choose certain aspects of a foreign culture to suit your need while dissociating yourself from the rest with the flimsy excuse that it robs you of your independence. Adopt a radical stance, by completely boycotting anything foreign.

Now, which is trivial, arguing that Nigerian lawyers should refrain from wearing the white wig, which symbolizes colonialism, OR that the country should overhaul its legal statutes, some of them, derived from the British Law and draw up their own legal system, based on the cultural aspects of the society?

Why must we look upto Hollywood for acceptance? They make their own genre of movies, we do make our own. Rather, we should explore other alternative routes in promoting our movies. Burkina Faso is, in my opinion, the cinema capital of West Africa, and I think their film festival is called FESPACO. Nigerians should focus on joining hands with them in promoting African festivals, instead of continually looking to the west for their 'stamp of approval'.

Rookie, I cited an example of Ngugi, the Kenyan Author who writes his novel in his native dialect and he is sucessful. Why cant you follow the trend by boycotting any vestige of colonialism, including English Language. Our legal system is based on the British Law, and yeah, the judges and attorneys wear a wig, yet you allude that to colomentality common among some of our people. Now, what of English Language? Please dont give me the excuse that it is an international language that one should speak, in order to survive. It is still the language of our colonial masters, so you should be prepared to refrain from speaking it, if you are totally serious in avoiding anything that stems from colonialism.

Absolutely! We can pick and choose. Discard the wig, and retain the European language. Wao, how about we just boycott anything colonial, including the internet? This famous writer from Kenya, Ngugi Wa Thiongo eschews writing his novel in the English format, preferring to transcript it in his native Gikuyu. Now, he is a trail blazer in my opinion. Why can't other anti-colonialists follow the same route too, instead of 'picking and choosing' what is they like and dislike, taking to task the latter for its colonial roots.

@Dehning, prior to colonialism, we had our own legal system that was governed by the elders of the village,

@Denex, if you dont like anything symbolizing colonialism, perhaps stand by your stance and communicate with people through your local dialect.

very beautiful pictures.

This might spell doom for Nigeria if the USA installs their peace keeping force in the Niger Delta area.

You would think that America, touted as one of the safest places on earth would be immune to child kidnapping. Not so, kidnapping of teens and kids in America, is quite common, particularly during the day time that you start wondering if you can trust your instinct in letting your kid out of sight. It is quite ironic, that as kids in Nigeria, daytime was our jolly time, to venture in and out of the neighborhood, with no cause for alarm on our part or our parents. Night time was different. I guess, for some parents, they slept with one eye open, on account of robbery. In America, very seldom do you hear of break-ins by Armed robbers at night time, which is extremely puzzling to me, till this day.

Ironically, daytime that could be viewed as a safer period is perhaps a dangerous one for the America child. During daytime, kids activities are mostly constrained to the indoors, watching television, homework, playing games etc. Outdoor activities, ok, sometimes involve sporting activities, but it is quite unlike our childhood days back home. Just yesterday, I read of a teen in Kansas who was kidnapped, and there is a surveillance video that provides a montage of the kidnapping and she has not been found. Sometimes in the paper, you read of a child who foiled a kidnapping plan by abductors, or a missing child kidnapped in the mall, or some other place.

Why is this problem so peculiar in America? Granted I have been away from Nigeria for a long time, but I'd like to think it is a lesser problem back home.

If Gani is complaining of the exclusion of Ibos in Yaradua's cabinet, he should also single out other tribes who are not represented in the cabinet. I think this is a false/mischevious alarm, perhaps, intended for controversy. Gani completely blew this one, I am disappointed in him.

Which do you prefer, Nigerian Suya or American barbequed meat? I would pick suya probably anytime over barbeque, because it is more flavorful. The pepper and the spices, added to the slicked chunks of meat makes it more appetizing than barbeque. How I wish Nigerian dishes were popular in the USA.

Not funny@Nikita. If God says, Let there be light, whether Nepa likes it or not, they will be light.

US may send troops to Niger Delta
• As Bush approves African Command Centre
By Ike Nnamdi, The Sun Reporter, Washington DC
Wednesday, June 6, 2007

George Bush
Photo: Sun News Publishing

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America has moved closer to introducing its forces into the restive Niger Delta, following the approval of President George Bush for an African Command Centre to assist needy countries to counter militant problems in their areas. The initiative followed Washington's acceptance to host an international conference on the Niger Delta to find lasting peace in the area.

"This new command will strengthen our security cooperation with Africa," President Bush said. The US president said he had asked Defence Secretary, Robert Gates to get the new command, up and running by the end of September 20 08. He said the US would consult African leaders on the command's base.

Gates said the new Africa command would allow the US to better coordinate action and counter potential threats because the administration received more than 20 percent of its oil from Africa and is worried about increased economic and diplomatic competition from China. There are also a variety of US security and humanitarian concerns, ranging from the potential rise of militant Islam to the threat of failed states and the specter of future genocide, especially in the Dafur region of Sudan.

The Pentagon said there are real potential threats, including terrorist threats that could emerge in war-torn areas, such as Somalia and Niger Delta.
The Africa command would be the fifth regional operations base for the US and will concentrate on military assistance to African nations, which is currently divided among three regional commands. Gates revealed the new plans as he addressed the Senate Armed Services Committee on the defence spending which President Bush proposed in his 2008 budget and submitted to Congress.

"This command will enable us to have a more effective and integrated approach than the current arrangement, an outdated arrangement left over from the Cold War," Gates said.
He said the Africa Command Centre would "oversee security, cooperation, building partnership capability, defence support to non-military missions, and, if directed, military operations."

Last year, the Pentagon requested Africa governments to forward a request on the kind of military assistance they would require from the new command. Senior Pentagon officials said former President Olusegun Obasanjo specifically requested America's assistance in pacifying the Niger Delta by deploying marines to improve security.


http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/newsonthehour/2007/june/06/newsbreak-06-06-2007-001.htm

The statement alluded to Rawlings that Mark's capture would cripple Ghana's economy. Is it a joke or really true?

Report to the Nigerian police?

A route worth delving into is to notify your former institutions on this theft. Perhaps, they could reissue you with new certificates. Thank God that your life was spared.

It would be interesting to know how they will tax owners of generators.

The Euro coin has a picture of a woman riding an animal that may be a beast. Is this the fulfillment of the prophecy? Below is the image.

http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/images/2euro.jpg

Keeping the Sabbath has been some sort of a hot debate in some Christian Churches like the 7th day adventist. Read Col 2:14-16. I don't think worshiping on Sunday, instead of Saturday is a transgression of God's new law for Christians.

http://www.bible.ca/7-Col2-14-16.htm

One of the basic tenets of Christianity is that Its founder, Jesus Christ came to the world to save mankind from sin, by shedding His Blood on the cross, to atone for our sins. He died and physically resurrected from the dead on the third day. Tell me, is there any other founder of any other religion that has accomplished this feat? No. So, that explains why Christianity stands head and shoulders above other religion. The founder, Jesus Christ is Alive Forevermore. Others went the route of mortals.

@olutomiwa Good one. Ironic that some folks would condemn colonialism and the white race, yet still patronise their products.

So, if you were invited to float in pseudo space, you would consider that as an opportunity of a life time? (shakes head)
Why not go for the real thing, instead of the 'substitute'?

Very nice. Please dont follow the standards of some other publications by posting nude pictures.

@ebeledi, are you implying that prior to colonialism, African tribes were at peace with each other?

With regards to religion, I highly doubt if Christianity was practised by the pre-colonial leaders. The traditional religion which has persisted in todays society is proof that its origin did not occur overnight, but dates back to as far as the pre-colonial age. I know that Christianity is a blessing to me, as well as to the outside world and I stand by it. Read "Things Fall Apart" to get a better grasp on the religion of the villagers, prior to the arrival of the white man. Now, tell me, how a mere idol can serve as an intercessor between God and Man. While being hailed as a classic, the novel, in my opinion has only justified the extent of the backwardness in our culture, that in today's society, would be condemnable. Read about the fate of Ikemefuna, the role of women in the society, etc. Sure, colonialism has its ills, but I'd like to think that its overall benefits overrides its short-comings. Blaming colonialism for the under-development in Africa is tantamount to not accepting blame for your own actions. If we had more than a few visionary leaders aside from Thomas Sankara, Africa would be among the leagues of the super powers, because of our natural resources.

PS: If you feel that colonialism is a deterrent to the development of Africa, hey, refrain from using the inventions of colonialism, and return back to our 'blissful' past.

I am not in support of the levy, but then again, if I criticize the govt now, I might raise the ire of some folks here, like I did when I was in agreement with the scathing article about Lagos in the NewYorker.

Why complain? Afterall, when a New Yorker journalist wrote an inflamatory report on Lagos, some folks, in the spirit of National patriotism were quick to castigate those who were in support of the journalist.

Certain things cant be explained in this world.

An opportunity of a lifetime to float in pseudo space? Goodness gracious!