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The concept of demonology has been a part of human culture and consciousness for millennia, with various civilizations and religions developing their own understanding of these mysterious entities. The word “demon” itself comes from the Greek word “daimon” (δαίμων), which originally referred to a divine power or spirit. In ancient Greek, the term was used…
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The Federal Government is on top of the issue of insecurity in Nigeria but it appears their effort is not enough. The sponsors of insecurity are indeed in a big business deal with Nigerian lives. Frantz Fanon observed, “The colonialist bourgeoisie is aided and abetted in its pacification of the masses by the intellectuals, who are…
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In the age of social media, rumours spread like wildfire, fueling anxiety and fear in the hearts of Nigerians. The constant barrage of unverified information has created a culture of fear, where people are perpetually on edge, expecting the worst. As Aristotle once said, “Fear is a pain arising from the expectation of evil.” (Rhetoric,…
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Explore how political interference is eroding the dignity and autonomy of Igbo traditional institutions. This article examines the impact of government actions on Igbo culture, values, and the role of traditional rulers in southeastern Nigeria. To the Igbo man, it is very clear that the Supreme Being call Chineke, creator or God who creates, the…
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Explore the debate on Imo State’s 2027 governorship: Should power rotate among all zones for true equity, or continue as is? This article examines the history, challenges, and future of the equity charter in Imo politics, highlighting the need for fair power-sharing and inclusive governance. This article is a continuation of the previous ones in…
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Explore the dangers of trusting demons as good spirits in this in-depth analysis. The article delves into ancient and modern beliefs, occult practices, and the influence of demonic forces on humanity, as supported by biblical and historical accounts. The crimes, atrocities and immoralities of ancient and modern society points to the fact that there are…
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Explore biblical insights on demons, refuting philosophical views and asserting their reality as fallen angels. Understand the spiritual implications of denying their existence. In Part 1 of this series, these questions were asked, “What are demons? How do they become humans? How possible could it be for a demon to put on the human flesh…
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Creation has endowed man with unfathomable mysteries. Some of which are explainable while few others find their way into religious explanations which finally forms or becomes the credo which is believed without questioning. One of such phenomenon is the concept of demon. There are various religious, esoteric cum philosophical explanations associated with the concept of…
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Transparency in democratic society centers on the elected representatives of the masses; those charged with the distribution and management of our resources, common good, power and authority. It is a self-testifying mechanism for the assessment and valuation (or estimate of importance and usefulness) of public servants and elective officeholders. With its existence or inexistence, the…
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Following the recent concluded general elections in Nigeria, it is obvious that both INEC and APC have no surviving souls respectively. The soul, yes, I mean the soul. No one in the world of matter, energy, space and time can plunge deeply into the realm of the soul without wise guides. Years of lone wolf…
There is something about truth that makes it more interesting than fiction. Truth is undying and very axiomatic that the only way to destroy it is to define it. If one defines truth, he limits it. This article is but an attempt to re-examine the cosmic cycle associated with the spiritual indaba of Christ in…
Anthony de Mello in one of his witty reflections on ‘Imprisonment’ once said: “you are so proud of your intelligence,’ said the Master to a disciple. ‘You are like the condemned man who is proud of the vastness of his prison cell.” Whenever I reflect on this saying, my mind these days go around the…
According to Plato in his metaphoric and poetic way of expressing higher reality, he told a story about Er, a warrior who came back to life on the funeral pyre, after having been believed dead. Er according to Plato, was said to have seen many things in the afterlife, but he was told that he…
When the Duke of African music Bright Chimezie sang a song with the title “LIFE NA TEACHER,” the music did not make too much sense to me until this time around. Oh truly this life na teacher! Life is a stage centre where inner written script are acted; some people act it in reality while…
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According to Plato in his metaphoric and poetic way of expressing higher reality, he told a story about Er, a warrior who came back to life on the funeral pyre, after having been believed dead. Er according to Plato, was said to have seen many things in the afterlife, but he was told that he…
Making merchandise of Jesus Christ in Nigeria has taken a different dimension to the extent that the preaching of the gospel is now synonymous with Naira voice. As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might. This is…
If you read the Bible you will agree with me that there’s no place in the Bible that it was said that God blessed Lot. No, but Lot’s association with Abraham brought about his blessings which informs why one must be careful who he or she associates with Certain things must be said the way…
August 14th is GRAN IBO DAY, a Global Igbo New Yam Festival Day. This is already being celebrated by many since it was proposed to a number of Igbo Organisations six years ago. A celebration took place in the home of Ezedibia Chidi Osuagwu in Owerri on August 14th 2022, and a good number of…
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The challenges facing the Imo Youths in Imo State are innumerable and pathetic, but we can stop them if the Imo State Government begins to accommodate the youths in her government. I want to re-echo the voice of Prof Eyo Ita in 1934 (as the National Leader of the Nigerian Youth Movement, NYM) who then…
Today, I’m on a political voyage to discuss political justice and fair play as it concerns the Executive Governor of Rivers State Chief Nyesom Wike. All my readers should read this article with a mind bereft of political resentment, rancor and bias. It’s only by so doing one can appreciate the inherent reality. The science…
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Man is more than physical personality, or what we cognize through the material senses. Mind is more than matter even as the infinite idea of THRUTH is beyond a finite belief. Man’s eternal identity is beyond the esoteric expression of that which is born of the flesh. Therefore the eternal Elohim in man remains to…
Prof. Chidi Osuagwu debunks the long held lies by the British in their purported role in abolishment of Slave trade in Igbo land. [ultra_dropcaps style=”ultra-normal”]I[/ultra_dropcaps]n a recent publication on Opera news, with the twisted headline and following content, Prof Osuagwu provided historical evidence to bust century held British lies in his five (5) points rejoinder….
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