TMSMedia: IgbereTV reports that former Nigerian Head of State and elder statesman, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has said that Nigeria’s foremost young literary expert, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche was distorting Nigeria’s history by her narration of the happenings of the infamous Biafra war that happened 50 years ago.
The Nigerian civil war (also known as the Biafran War} was a Civil war in Nigeria fought between the government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra.
Biafra, represented the nationalistic aspirations of the Biafran people, whose leadership felt they could no longer coexist with the Northern dominated federal government.
Chimamanda, in her book “Half of a Yellow Sun”, depicted the Nigerian forces as brutal and unforgiving as they ravaged through homes, burning down houses while shooting and manhandling unharmed civilians. The award winning book was also made into a Box Office Hollywood movie, earning millions of dollars in cinemas across the world.
In an exclusive interview to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Nigeria’s first and only civil war which lasted for 3 years from 1967-1970 and resulted in the death and displacement of millions of civilians, mostly of Igbo extraction, Gen. Gowon stated that Chimamanda’s narration of the war was not entirely correct.
In her book”Half of a Yellow Sun”, Chimamanda had depicted Nigerian forces as brutal and menacing, prosecuting the war with no respect for human rights or lives. As at the time of the war, Gen.Yakubu Gowon was head of state.
In his words: “Amanda and others like her are very wrong in their description of the events that happened during the civil war. She wasn’t born at the time, so she cannot claim to be speaking authoritatively on the subject matter. Our soldiers then were extremely disciplined, there is what we call ‘Code of conduct’ in the army and rules of engagement guiding the military.
“A very key part of those rules states that; you cannot shoot or harm in any way, an unarmed civilian or even an unarmed enemy soldier for that matter. How then can she claim that her forebears were brutalized and tortured by the same forces that were sent to maintain order and ensure we remain a united nation and not a divided entity?
“People her age weren’t even born during the war, she probably heard stories passed down and adulterated, and then based all her conclusions of the happenings of that period on hear-say,” he emphasized.
Gen. Gowon then went further to explain how the 3-year war was fought, and why he declared ‘No victor, no vanquished’
“We didn’t prosecute the war as though we were fighting our enemies, we fought the war as a last resort. We first started by using the police as a first respondent, but when the situation got out of hand and the rebel forces started taking over government establishments in the east, we had to take action to ensure and guarantee the future of this country,” he said.
When asked about why the war started, he stated that the war began as a result of different understanding of the Aburi Accord.
“The disagreement came from the different interpretation of the Aburi Accord, which lead to a lot of political disagreement and differences. When Ojukwu came and said ‘On Aburi Accord we stand’, I said no, ‘on Aburi you fall’. The civil war happened because of the different interpretations both parties—Nigeria & Biafra had on the Aburi Accord, despite all our efforts to come to a common ground, unfortunately, the war broke out.
“The civil war we had to reluctantly go into, came about as a result of various disagreement on many issues going back into Nigeria’s history, to the time of the first military intervention. Various political attempts were made to solve the problem, like the signing of the Aburi Accord and the problems that arose from the interpretation of what Aburi really meant.
“Ojukwu said, ‘on Aburi we stand, and I said no, on Aburi you will fall…’, that was probably the beginning of the war, because they were trying to interpret it the way they wanted and were trying to force the rest of us to accept it their way and we were saying that we also have our own way of resolving the issue.
“When the war eventually ended, my administration made giant steps to rebuild the war torn Biafran side. We didn’t take any prisoners of war, neither was any soldier from the Biafran side tried or prosecuted. We created a program to reabsorb them, we began rebuilding schools, hospitals and homes for the displaced people.
“After seeing the effect of the war on the people, and the pains it brought, I decided to put in place measures that will ensure our country doesn’t disintegrate into a situation like that again. We created Unity schools across the country, divided the big states into smaller states so that no one state could hold so much power again.
“Then we created the National Youth Service Corps, to take young people from one part the country to another in the hope of fostering unity, creating friendships and building relationships that will help nation building.
“If you look around today, you will see so much good being done by youth corpers across the country,” he ended.
Hypocrisy of the highest order, Those that are criticising government officials for seeking medical attention outside the country are doing the same thing. Does it mean there is no good hospital in Nigeria that can take of him?
Miracleboy2019: DID TB JOSHUA PROPHESY TRUMP IMPEACHMENT?
On 6th November 2016, just days before the controversial American election won by President Donald Trump, Prophet TB Joshua spoke prophetically about the challenges the new US President would face, including a ‘vote of no confidence’.
“I want to share with you what I saw ten days ago. I saw the new President of America,” he said. “The new President will be facing challenges over many issues – including passing bills and an attempt to possibly pass a vote of no confidence in future. In summary, I can see that the boat of the new President will be rocked.”
In confirmation of TB Joshua’s message, President Donald Trump is on the brink of impeachment after evidence showed he threatened to withhold security aid from Ukraine on the condition they announce an investigation into his political rival Joe Biden.
On Friday 13th December 2019, the US House committee voted to advance two articles of impeachment against Trump – abuse of power and obstruction of congress – leaving the President facing the likelihood of impeachment within the next two weeks. A Senate trial to decide whether to remove Trump from office would follow early next year.
Equally confirming TB Joshua’s prediction, Trump has faced huge challenges in passing bills – such as failure to repeal and replace Obamacare and inability to build the border wall he passionately campaigned for.
Is it not thesame America that he said a female president will emerge, Una too dull, is not people that are winning millions on bet naija prediction? majority of our pastors are saying things based on popular view or sometimes giving generic statement.
Nnamdi Kanu is the best comedian Nigeria has ever produced, it seems Nnamdi Kanu has abandoned his priesthood and Biafra, is now concerned about Yoruba leadership in the zoo.
PrecisionFx: Selecting anti corruption fight is a witch hunt.
If buhari wants to kill corruption, he should kill it by arresting all thieves.
He will never get the support of all Nigerians thru selective witch hunting
The president can not jail every corrupt leader, it is done one after the other now that OUK has been convicted other will follow, I believe there will be positive change in the character of our politicians.
MoIbrahim: This is one of the wisest politicians to ever emerge from the south-east. But the Igbo are currently busy insulting him and every other ethnic group. Hmmmn!
Let's hope they listen to him.
A man that wants senatorial position for himself and Governor for his son in-law who was his chief of staff is not the wisest but the most greedy politician Igbos have ever produced. We know better than outsider, Igbos do not support bad eggs simply because they are kins ,we want a leader that will change this great country for better. Okorocha doesn't have such attitude and political sagacity to effect such needed change.
Now the shaming the igbos strong politicans... Orji, okorocha, etc
If we can't support our own then we r truly lost ....
Kanu would have been a strong opposition
I feel pity for your kind, how do you support your own that stole the money that was supposed to be used to develop the Eastern states , how do you feel when you visit Umuahia and other parts of Abia state? Thank you Buhari for punishing those that think our collective resources is their personal inheritance.
Kapeter: See their caps like that of Shekau. Useless lots.
Next presidency must also be president of the south for the south. I don't want someone like that former failure that parade himself as an educationist at all o.
jamoyakz: oga I paid 500k in 2014 and I was duped. The bitter truth is that 95% of those so called agents collecting money with the assurance of getting job are thieves preying on our vulnerability. I'm not used to sugar coating words and don't be surprised that the so called agent would have collected money from multiple applicants
So many of those agents are still getting jobs for people,it boils down to who you met
Omaricha002: THE NIGHMARE CALLED STAPH AUREUS ATTENTION!!! Do you know that a Simple toilet Infection can generate to STDs which is Sexually Transmitted Diseases? Do you know that any infection that is not well treated can cause a lot of damages to human's life? Do you know that Staphylococcus Aureus as stubborn bacteria has rendered many marriages childless and consequently leads to separation and divorce? Do you know that so many people both married men and women who are not aware of this bacteria always go from one pastor to another for prayer because of the movements around their body and the disturbing sound or noise coming out of their stomach without looking for the best solution for their problem? Do you know that infections caused by Staph aureus bacteria can cause Infertility both in men and women, miscarriage, madness and even death? Because the more the infection lives in the body the more it destroys the body system. Before we go further, Let me list out four most common reasons for infection/bacteria recurrence in human body. Taking the incorrect medication Taking medication incorrectly Forgetting to make sure your partner gets treated Being exposed to a new STD/bacteria At this juncture, let us throw more light on one of the high ranked stubborn bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. What is Staphylococcus Aureus? Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive, round-shaped bacterium that is a member of the Firmicutes, and it is a usual member of the microbiota of the body, frequently found in the upper respiratory tract and on the skin. Staphylococcus aureus is a very complex disease and most problematic bacteria apart from being contracted sexually or as a toilet infection. It destroys the immune system thereby leading to numerous damages and symptoms in the human body. Seriously, about 45 to 65 percent of people are carrying Staphylococcus aureus. Getting infected with staphylococcus aureus bacteria is quite easy but getting rid of it is not. EFFECTS OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS It attacks the lung leading to staphylococcus pneumonia. It leads to brain infection which results in occasional forgetfulness. It attacks the blood thereby leading to crawling and biting sensations on the skin. It attacks the bones, the muscles, and joints leading to general body weakness, muscular and joint pains and spasm. It attacks the ovary and the womb thereby leading to tubal blockage and female infertility. It leads to hormonal imbalances thereby leading to a change in the menstrual cycle, scanty menses, or even no menses at all. It affects the sperm motility thereby leading to low sperm count and male infertility. SYMPTOMS OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS Itchiness Itchiness in private parts Stomach noise Skin Rashes Frequent Urinating Hotness of the body always Headache and malaria/typhoid Waist pain, joint pains, back pain, and bone marrow pains Frequent sweating Light boil Moving sensation around the body Painful sexual intercourse Loss of sexual urge Zero or low sperm count Watery sperm Blockage of woman fallopian tube Premature ejaculation Lack of ovulation Infertility men Infertility in women Purse from men manhood Internal heat Rumbling within the stomach Some worm-like movement within the body Dark and watery menstruation Inability to go more than one round during sex Hotness of the womb Scanty and irregular menstruation Wet nipple Serious, sweet and uncontrollable itching and scratching in the genitals (vulva) Some kind of numbness in your joints, limbs, and fingers when you wake up from sleep in the morning Weak Erection Lack of sexual desires among married couple Penile and vaginal discharges Irritations in the male and female organ Lack of ovulation Unbalanced hormone Irregular menstruation and at times miscarriages if at all there is conception What is MRSA? MRSA means Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It’s tougher and harder to treat than most strains of Staphylococcus aureus because it’s resistant to some commonly used antibiotics. It is sometimes called a “superbug”. The bacteria are experts at adapting to the drugs used to kill them, so when a course of antibiotics fails or isn’t completed, these bugs can come back with a vengeance. MRSA infections are common among people who have weak immune systems and are in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care centers. HOW TO TRACK DOWN STAPH AUREUS Staphylococcus Aureus can be track-down (search & find) through various Laboratory test which is done through Culture, such as: BLOOD CULTURE: the test helps to detect infections spreading through the blood stream. URINE ANALYSIS: is used to detect urinary tract infections. Urinalysis involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine. STOOL CULTURE: is used to detects and identifies bacteria that cause infections of the lower digestive tract. URETHRAL SWAB: Urethral discharge culture is used to identify infections in the urethra or genital tract. HIGH VAGINA SWAB (HVS): High Vaginal Swab is a technique used to obtain a sample of discharge from the vagina. This is then sent for microscopy, culture and sensitivity. HVS TEST = High Vagina Swab SEMEN CULTURE: is the laboratory testing of a semen sample. The test aims at detecting potential pathogen micro-organisms that may cause infection of the male genitourinary tract. SEMEN ANALYSIS: is a test that measures the quantity and quality of the fluid released during ejaculation. It evaluates both the liquid portion called semen or seminal fluid, and the microscopic moving cells called sperm. THINGS TO AVOID WHEN TREATING STAPH AUREUS INFECTION Avoid sexual intercourse within the few weeks you are treating STDs such as Staphylococcus Aureus and Gonorrhea etc Why? Because when you have sexual intercourse or when sperm or vaginal secretion ( in case of women) comes out of your body, the sexually transmitted micro-organism will reproduce and multiply under the condition and that is exactly why it seems that the STD such as Staph aureus is not going or stubborn. Avoid sugary foods such as Honey, Mineral drinks, Bananas, Ripe Plantain, Sweet, Bournvita, Pineapple, etc Why? Because STDs or bacteria like Staph Aureus grows well in anything that is sugary. Avoid Coconut meat and coconut water, Bitter kola, Cashew nuts, and Fried groundnut. for total cure for staph infection you need 6 weeks uninterrupted treatment. staph can be cure by combination of tablets, injection and a very good roots and herbs. look for a very good fertility clinic (doctor) fertility doctors are experts in handling of infection. and also look for a very good tradomedical doctor. NOTE ginger, garlic and lemon are also anti-infection. they attack and slow down the growth of staph infection, and also boost your immune system. thanks. iam MC Omaricha smart. (
Herbal doctors are good at explaining symptoms but when it comes to cure, they will eat your money and give you what ever pleases them. in 2008 I started having stomach bit and later a moving object all part of my body. I was listening to Water African helbal on Lion FM UNN, Nsukka They said a whole lot of sweet talking treatment, when I visited their office at odinigbo Nsukka, I met the herbal doctor,he said I am suffering from staph and I should pay 20,000 we later settled for 15000 which I paid immediately,he asked me to buy big Eva water and a bottle Hot when I bought it ,he used it to prepare some drugs that gave to drink, I took the drugs for months without any positive signs when I complained to him ,he asked to bring more money for another drugs, I left the Eva water and Hot that I took there and came back. someone now referred me to Salome herbal medicine, at the same Nsukka, the man charged me 10000+ card , when he was giving me drugs,it was the same thing, no positive signs, when I visited Lagos I met so many her doctors that could not proper solution to my predicament. In August this year the movement became worst the parasite is multiply in my body, is everywhere in my body,my head , eyes,leg,back etc. I have visited different laboratories and medical doctors including a white doctor known seems to know what I am passing through, I friend took me to one laboratory in Umuahia, the lady took my blood, urine and stool for test , she said I have tapeworm in my system,I saw the worms through her microscope. she recommended yomasan and parasiquentel worm drugs, I have taken those drugs but the movement/ worms have refused to die, I must say that those drugs paralyzed the worms when I was taking it , the movement reduced except the younger worms that was biting me . now that I have finished the drugs the movement have started again. when I take the drugs the worms will quickly run out of my stomach to my back, leg and head. please I need a solution, I have spent so much money on this illness and I want it to stop, please help. this is my number 08146141755.thanks
With the kind of result that I have seen, A governor that spent 4 wasted years is been given almost 80% of votes cast goes to show that Nigeria democracy and free and fair is at risk of extinction. I weep for kogi.
The presence of worms in one's body feed on one's body fluid thus causing excessive eating, lean growth, tiredness, etc. With what you said, you simply need the right Deworming product.
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Ofemmanu1: When a drug paralyse worms, it is effective.
The paralysed worms will fall off (from clinging) to your intestinals, then your digestive system do the damage.
However, you shouldn't be feeling worm bites perhaps you're a lover of bacon.
Meanwhile, go get lemmons; squeeze out the lime and take one shot early in the morning and one shot late before you sleep. Do it for seven day.. .. thank me later.
Good afternoon, I am seriously in need of solution. I was diagnosed of invasive tapeworms infection , the worms are in my stomach, head, leg, back and even my brain, the tapeworms moves around my body. When I started taking the drugs that the doctor prescribed, the adults worms were paralyzed while the youngs were biting me, when I completed the dosage those adults worms started moving again after some weeks Of inactivity, I have taken Yomesan, Parasyquentel, Vermox and Albendazol yet I am still feeling their presence and when I read the label of those drugs it states that the drugs paralyzes the worms. Please I need help on how to kill those worms before the kill me. This is my number in case you have a better solution for me thanks 08146141755.
AirBagi: Lol I watched the video and made some research, it turned out the Nigerian army is more equiped than the Ghanaian army, that video only showed their parade equipment and training equipment for video coverage, those aren't their regular equipment for combating crime funny Op
If Ghanaians military is put under the same pressure that Nigerian army have been through since 2009 to date, they will cease to exist. That is how people were saying that Ghanaians Economy and education is better than Nigeria but we have seen that their education and strong economy can not survival without Nigerian open border.
slimfit1: Here we go again when Igbo people are supposed to support us they create division the hausa people can see through us knowing that their is NO one accord so they carry on.
Have you ever supported Igbos or you don't know where to direct your anger and frustration.
johnmartus: There's a speculation about Osinbajo being persecuted by Buhari . Which is a blatant lie and Mere speculation. But despite this some igbo folks open different threads celebrating the maltreated against the vice president.
South easterners are not celebrating rather they are expressing their disappointment with the way our Vice president is being treated, the office of the VP is next to the president and should not be reduced to nothing, you may claim that all is well but it is an open secret that the president or his kins are not comfortable with our VP. I think you should focus your attention how Nigeria can work instead of looking for people you perceive as enemy.
lahizak: Im sure right now in your state, you av a Rochas school where student learn and take lunch for free. I dont rly like d man but truth is dat d man is trying his best wen it cums to givin free education.
He is using the foundation to scam foreign sponsors of Hugh some of money, if is truly a philanthropist and a man of integrity, it would have reflected in his system of administration. He wanted the seat of the governor and a Senate. He a selfish man
Story tellers, you guys have come again. What happened to our currency swap with China? Have we received those tucano fighter jets from America? It pains me that a country will invite a whole continent to their shop to sell equipments to them. No African country can boldly produce anything called machine.
Politics › Re: Gowon: Chimamanda Adichie, Others Distorting Nigeria’s History by ofeco: 8:23am On Dec 28, 2019
