There is so much of Nigeria in Jamaica which explains why two members of the Reggae Girlz team to the France 2019 Women’s World Cup bore Nigerian names. Olufolasade Ayomide Danielle Adamolekun and Chinyelu Bessum Asher were part of the First Caribbean squad to play in the FIFA senior Women’s Championship.

Col. Ahmed Taiwo spoke the minds of many when questioned on why he joined the Army, 12 years after his father was assassinated by soldiers of the 26 Brigade, Ilorin, led by Major Kephas Kolo Gagara.

Our political space is full of ill prepared humans who at best should not be allowed near government. The result is what we see every day, giant of Africa under the control of quasi leaders.

Perhaps not many know that Biafra’s Chief of Naval Staff, Captain Wilfred Anuku, also fought the civil war as an Army GOC. That was also similar to the role played by Col. Iliya Bisalla on the Nigerian side. From Chief of Army Staff, he ended up as a GOC.

War is indeed, a series of surprises even as yesterday marked 52 years since the declaration of Biafra which culminated in a bloody war that took the lives of three service chiefs.

Finally, the mystery surrounding Tim Ifeanyi Onwutuegwu’s death was solved by a Biafran veteran who sent me a text identifying Bukar Suka Dimka as the man who did it, and in Afikpo of all places.

Penultimate Sunday saw me dashing off to Cross River State for the very first time in my life. The journey was not about Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, but it turned out to be everything about him and money.

Suddenly, we are turning to a rudderless society where elders are afraid to stand up and be counted. Their fear is that the younger generation worships money more than wisdom. All well meaning Nigerians should begin to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation.

This is a purely academic exercise which will come with attacks from different angles. Let it stir national controversy. Thank heavens I am Igbo. I understand Eagles first choice keeper, Francis Uzoho, shares same local government of origin with me.

Enough of our men, the next level should allow women to be part of the running of our country. Let me sound it clear to all, Nigeria owes so much to ladies. Nkiru Chidubem Onyejeocha, a fourth timer, should be the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. It is time to recognize Nigerian women.