Make coup happen, make una tag am “Igbo coup.” Then go ahead and murder over 3 million children without a national conversation about reparations and consequences for all those involved, sixty years down the line.
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There is no single good in sin.
There is no single gain in unrighteousness.
Because we are creatures of a sovereign God, whatever we do against His nature is detrimental to our well-being.
During the Nigerian Civil War, many Igbo people fled cities like Lagos, leaving behind houses and property. Alex Ekwueme (then a young architect) left his house in Apapa.
His neighbour, Otunba Subomi Balogun, a banker did not seize the property. Instead, he removed intruders from the house, renovated it and rented it out while Ekwueme was away.
He carefully kept all the rent proceeds.
When the war ended and Ekwueme returned, Balogun handed back the house to him and gave him a full envelope of all the rent collected
Ekwueme was reportedly shocked, because many others lost their properties during that period.
About a decade later, Ekwueme became Vice President under President Shehu Shagari (Second Republic, 1979–1983). Subomi Balogun wanted to establish his own bank but faced significant hurdles at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Officials resisted because it was unprecedented for a private Nigerian citizen to own a commercial bank without foreign partners; there were also political suspicions (some alleged he might use it to finance certain politicians).
After failing to get traction through official channels, Balogun turned to his old friend. One Sunday after Church Service, he and his wife "cornered" Ekwueme at the Cathedral Church in Marina, Lagos. They physically grabbed Ekwueme and his wife's clothing to get past security and plead their case.
Ekwueme listened, reassured him, and instructed him to come to the Federal Executive Council meeting he would preside over (as Shagari was absent).
That very Thursday, the Finance Minister called Balogun to confirm that the license had been approved on Ekwueme's instruction.
This paved the way for FCMB and reportedly opened doors for other indigenous banks.
Balogun later opened an FCMB branch in Ekwueme's hometown of Oko (Anambra State) in continuation of their friendship.
We love ourselves, it is the politicians that are dividing us.
I was building a tool that helped Nigerians identify exact locations where terrorists have killed citizens since Tinubu became president.
I stopped building because what I discovered messed with me mentally. The death toll is underreported.
@itohan_olat@NdLomasky@SirDavidBent You knew and had to end your story with "Na that day I know say Na church boy even worse pass" 🫠😂 the guy is not a church boy. Na church goat.
Let me share a personal story.
Transitioning from a Jehovah’s Witness to the Pentecostal church was not easy at all. I remember the first time I followed my hubby to the church, everything was different and strange to me.
The drums hit my soul before we even entered. Inside, people were dancing, shouting “Hallelujah!” mid-song, hands flying everywhere. In the Kingdom Hall we queued up quietly for hymns — here it felt like a concert😂
Prayer time broke me😩. Everyone prayed out loud, at once. Some in languages I didn’t know. I panicked and whispered, “Lord, can You hear me over this holy chaos?”
The pastor was sweating, pacing, shouting “Can I get an amen?” Then he started laying hands. When he got to me, he said “Receive fire!” and gave me a light tap. I didn’t know if I should fall, so I just staggered dramatically and sat down real quick. My husband won’t let me forget it till today.😂
It took months. I went from side-eyeing the drums to tapping my foot. From judging tongues to crying through worship when nobody was watching. I used to think God only lived in quiet reverence. Now I know He dances too.
I’m still adjusting. But I asked God if I betrayed Him by leaving. And I swear I heard Him laugh: “My child, I’m not allergic to noise. I’ve been waiting for you to enjoy Me.”❤️💕
Being Igbo on Twitter is a full-time job. One minute you’re debunking propaganda, next u see security & defense institution display blatant bigotry. Another minute you’re labeled a bigot for ur political view, next you’re explaining for the 100th time that anioma people are Igbo.