THE EDITOR IN A TIME OF CRISIS

Azu Ishiekwene

This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed in with his phone.

THE EFFECTS OF ABSENT FATHERS ON THEIR DAUGHTERS

By Susan E. Schwartz

1. Beyond Physical Absence: The book argues that an emotionally unavailable father can be just as damaging as a physically absent one. Critical, distant, or emotionally neglectful fathers can leave a lasting impact on their daughters' development.

2. The "Father Desire" and Identity Formation: Schwartz explores the concept of the "father desire," a daughter's innate longing for a loving, supportive father figure. This desire plays a crucial role in shaping her sense of self-worth and identity. When this desire is unfulfilled, it can lead to feelings of insecurity, loneliness, and a fragmented sense of self.

3. The Archetypal Wound: Drawing on Jungian psychology, the book explores the archetypal father figure. A healthy father embodies masculine archetypes like strength, guidance, and protection. The absence of these qualities can create an "archetypal wound" that affects a daughter's relationships with men and authority figures throughout her life.

4. The Splintered Voice: Schwartz suggests that the "father wound" can manifest as a "silenced voice" within daughters. They may struggle to express themselves authentically or feel unworthy of being heard. The book explores methods for daughters to reclaim their voices and find their authentic expression.

5. Healing the Wound: "The Absent Father Effect on Daughters" is not a book about blaming fathers. Instead, it offers a path to healing for daughters affected by father absence. The book explores therapeutic methods like journaling, dream analysis, and inner child work to help daughters understand the impact of their upbringing and begin the healing process.

6. The Importance of Self-Compassion: A core message of the book is self-compassion. Schwartz encourages daughters to understand that their father's absence was not their fault and to treat themselves with kindness and understanding.

7. Reclaiming Your Power: The book empowers daughters to reclaim their personal power. By understanding the "father wound" and working through its effects, daughters can develop healthy relationships, strong self-esteem, and a greater sense of self-worth. NNL.

THE ETHNIC PREJUDICES HOLDING US BACK

By Fredrick Nwabufo

The convulsive tenor of the campaign season is bringing out the worst in us. Daggers are drawn, tempers are inflamed; relationships are tested, and our differences are hyperboled.

THE EVIL OF BY FIRE BY FORCE MARRIAGE!

(A True Life Story)

There are many things we don’t know and one of them is that, sometimes, marriage is not by fire or by force. Even though I am a Christian, I was raised to believe that God hates divorce but God doesn’t mean the person involved in divorce.

THE FINAL GALLOP HOME

By Femi Adesina

There’s a saying in Yoruba language that the horse does not spurn the final gallop home. True. Home is that place you go to rest, after the labour and toil of the day. It is that place you find succor and respite, after the vagaries and vicissitudes that go with your daily exertions. No wonder they say, home, sweet home. There shouldn’t be a bad home. Worse than hell.

In about 44 days, we’ll be home. Who are the ‘we?’ Those of us who serve with President Muhammadu Buhari, whose second term expires on May 29, this year.

THE FOUNDATION OF EMEFIELE'S UNORTHODOX MONETARY POLICY AND THE FALLACY OF HIS IGBO ETHNIC IDENTITY DENIAL

By Dr Jona N. Ezikpe

President Muhammad Buhari recently, directed the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele to continue with his job as the Governor of CBN, after he, Emefiele, must have been seen to have somehow shown interest in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary. He predicated his decision on the good performance of Emefiele because he used the Unorthodox Monetary Policy approach which according to Buhari, has resulted in a better growth or performance of the economy.

THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY OGBONNAYA ONU PRESENTS FOR APC, BUHARI AND COUNTRY

By Ismail Idris

There many be a large army of aspirants angling for the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but that hardly makes the task of choosing the man or woman best-suited for the ticket any more onerous for any party that is driven by a time-honoured principle of going for someone of impeccable character.

THE GOOD IN GOODBYE

By Femi Adesina

A popular saying tells us that ‘there’s no good in goodbye.’ Really? I’ve been turning it round in my head, and I think there may actually be some good in goodbye. In fact, a lot of good. Let’s go.

THE ILLUSION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND WORLD PEACE

By: Amb. Godknows Igali

Prelude

As the year 2024 eclipses to an inevitable end in a matter of days, the global outlook for peace and security remains ominous and elusive. Earlier in September, 190 world leaders had come together in New York, re-enacting the proverbial gathering of the eagles to web a symphony out of their diverse voices. Yes, to give humanity a beacon of hope, but this 79th session of the United Nation General Assembly was itself the usual demagoguery and unhelpful in navigating the stormy waters of global peace. Since then, other prominent concerts such as BRICS and G20, amongst others, have also met in various locations around the world with the same routine and narrative.

The Impact Of Online Age Verification On Your Privacy And Access

The online realm is poised for significant changes due to a surge in child safety regulations that could impact not just children, but the entire online community. Many states and countries are currently deliberating age verification mandates for the Internet, with the primary goal of safeguarding children from online threats. However, it's important to consider that this pursuit of protection may come at the expense of compromising the privacy of every individual who uses the internet.

THE IMPERIALISTIC DIVISION OF NSUKKA IN THE NAME OF POLITICS

By George Onuma

The administration of Enugu State governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Gburugburu) has been fairly accorded benefits of doubt by optimistic people of the state, believing that he will improve with time. From 2015, everyone had trusted that perhaps, he would make good use of his executive office for the service of his people, having previously wasted twelve years in the House of Representatives without a single bill or constituency project to his name. After his first tenure, which was barren of development projects, save for relative peace which some believed was his making, not a few hoped for a better outing in his second tenure. But the overrated peace had a cocktail of violence and avoidable tragedies across the state, like the Nibo massacre of April 2016.

The Insecurity Triad (III): TERRORISM— THE IDEOLOGICAL GHOST AND THE WAR FOR NIGERIA'S SOUL

By Max Amuchie

There is a kind of fear that does not announce itself with gunfire. It does not arrive on motorcycles or through midnight phone calls demanding ransom. It settles quietly, reshaping how people think, what they believe, and even what they dare to hope for. This is the fear that outlives the bullet.

THE INTERESTING HISTORY OF THE BRITISH MONARCHY OF UNITED KINGDOM

THE INTERESTING STORY OF BILLIONAIRE ARISTOTLE ONASIS AND HIS 'SIDE CHICS'

There existed a Greek Billionaire from Argentina in the 50s. His name was Aristotle Onasis. Onasis made his money as a Logistician,in Whaling,and Oil.

THE LAST DANCE AT UNGA

By Femi Adesina

“This is the last that we shall dance together,” Wole Soyinka wrote in Kongi’s Harvest. And that was what President Muhammadu Buhari did Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America.

THE LESSONS IN 'RICH DAD, POOR DAD'

By Robert T. Kiyosaki

1. The importance of financial education: Kiyosaki emphasizes the need to educate oneself about money and financial matters. He argues that schools often fail to teach us about money management and that financial literacy is crucial for building wealth.

THE LETTER, THE SPIRIT, AND THE LETTERMAN

By Azu Ishiekwene

If there was a prize for Nigeria’s number one letter writer, journalist-turned-lawyer and one-time minister, Tony Momoh, would appear to be the undisputed champion.

THE MANY MUSICAL SUCCESSES OF LUCKY DUBE'S DAUGHTER

Nkulee Dube is a South African Reggae musician and the daughter of the late Reggae legend Lucky Dube. She has made her mark in the Reggae music scene by carrying on her father's legacy and bringing a unique African flavor to the genre. Nkulee Dube's impact on Reggae music includes continuing to spread her father's messages of social justice, love, and unity through her own music. She has also contributed to expanding Reggae's global reach, particularly in Africa, where her music resonates deeply with audiences.

THE MINDSET THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

1. Money doesn’t attract money. Money attracts thieves. Value attracts money. The quicker you come to terms with this principle, the faster you move up the echelons of life.

THE MORPHOLOGY OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA -- What Happened Ahead Of 2023?

By Godknows Igali, Ph.D

The primaries of Nigerian political parties for the selection of candidates for 2023 General Elections have come and gone, leaving a trail of national dyspepsia of sorts. At a time when the opportunity of political change was expected to elicit eruptive cheers, this situation of staggering mood deserves, as the biological sciences would do, a deeper enquiry into understanding the forms and structures which underline the electoral process. Also, for historians as empirical scientists, which many of its practitioners claim to be, the main tool for accurately recording of current events for future generations entails getting into their roots and foundations.