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Yoruba: From ancestors to architects (2)byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Yoruba: From ancestors to architects (2)byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Uneven wealth distribution inevitably leads to social catastrophe. The discernible difference between population size and economic might highlights this issue. Norway and Switzerland, with small populations of five and seven million, are among the world’s richest nations. This begs the question: Given its vast intellectual and human capital, why does a historically blessed and resourceful region like Yorubaland continue to struggle with development? For the Yorubas therefore, the journey from a legacy of ancestors to becoming the architects of our own future is not a choice between the past and the future, but a synthesis of both. What’s more? The…
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Dr. Emeka Kalu Congratulates Barr. Uwanna (SAN), Abia Attorney General, and Other Abians on Elevation to Senior Advocate of Nigeria

Dr. Emeka Kalu Congratulates Barr. Uwanna (SAN), Abia Attorney General, and Other Abians on Elevation to Senior Advocate of Nigeria

In a heartfelt message filled with pride and admiration, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of E.C.K Foundation Worldwide, has extended his warmest congratulations to Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, the Attorney General of Abia State, on his recent elevation to the distinguished rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This prestigious title, regarded as the pinnacle of legal practice in Nigeria, is awarded only to legal practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional competence, integrity, and commitment to justice. ‎Chief Dr. Kalu described Barr. Uwanna’s elevation as a testament not only to his personal achievements but also to his unwavering dedication to upholding the…
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“Not Allowing Nnamdi Kanu Access to Urgent Healthcare is a Crime Against Humanity” – Bishop Prof Nwankpa Tells FG

“Not Allowing Nnamdi Kanu Access to Urgent Healthcare is a Crime Against Humanity” – Bishop Prof Nwankpa Tells FG

"Demands Release of Nnamdi Kanu for Medical Treatment” Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good, has issued a strong and uncompromising demand to the Federal Government, insisting on the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to enable him access to critical medical treatment. The respected cleric and regional leader made this declaration following the recent visit by a team of independent medical experts, commissioned by the Nigerian Medical Council at the request of the Attorney General, who conducted a comprehensive medical assessment of Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility,…
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Abia North 2027: Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu Champions Issue-Based Politics and ICT-Driven Leadership

Abia North 2027: Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu Champions Issue-Based Politics and ICT-Driven Leadership

As the political landscape in Abia North gears up for the 2027 senatorial race, a call for transformation is gaining momentum throughout the region. Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, President of the E.C.K. Foundation, has emerged as a leading advocate for a new direction, emphasizing the importance of issue-based elections rather than those driven by sentiment and propaganda. In a recent Zoom interview from his base in the United States, Dr. Kalu addressed the electorate with a message of hope and accountability. He criticized past elections, which often featured unfulfilled promises and empty rhetoric. Dr. Kalu assured voters that the…
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Yoruba: From ancestors to architects (1) – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Yoruba: From ancestors to architects (1) – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

The Yoruba-speaking people of Nigeria have been floundering, a state that, as is common in human societies, has led to transferred aggression. This isn’t a problem unique to the Yorubas; we need only recall how large segments of the German population misdirected their aggression towards Jews and other minorities, resulting in a worldwide catastrophe. We must learn from these historical lessons! Yorubas are unfortunately misinterpreting their own cultural strength, using it to promote self-serving interests rather than collective empowerment. They should look to the Gujaratis – a small Indian ethnolinguistic group – as a model for how a community can…
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