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Nigeria has entered a season where personal and community security can no longer be outsourced. Every day, the news reminds us that danger no longer knocks — it walks straight in. And while many still cling to the fantasy that “the government will protect us,” reality keeps proving otherwise. In times like this, wisdom demands preparedness — and preparedness must be lawful, deliberate, and disciplined.If you are considering owning a firearm to protect your home, your family, your worship centre, or your community, here is the only lawful path under the Nigerian Firearms Act.No shortcuts. No myths. No illegal associations. Just truth, clarity, and responsibility. 1. Understand What Nigerian Law Allows You to OwnThe Nigerian Firearms Act clearly separates guns into two broad groups:Prohibited firearms — assault rifles, automatic weapons, military-grade guns. These require special approval from the President. Most citizens will never be granted this.Non-prohibited firearms — certain shotguns, sporting guns, hunting rifles. These are the types a private citizen may lawfully apply for. Your journey starts by understanding what the law actually permits — not what your neighbour or a “local vigilante commander” claims. 2. Apply Through the Inspector-General of PoliceLegal firearm ownership is impossible without a licence issued by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) or an authorised representative.Your application typically involves:A clean criminal recordA strong reason for needing a firearmMental and physical fitnessA background checkPayment of the licensing feesInspection of your home for safe storage facilities This is the only legitimate route. Anything outside this process is considered illegal possession, and the penalties are severe. 3. Get Proper Firearm Safety and Handling TrainingA gun is not a fashion accessory. It is not a political symbol. It is not something to “show your enemies that you’re rugged.”If you are licensed, you must commit yourself to professional firearm safety training. Many approved clubs, security organizations, and certified instructors provide lawful training that keeps you and your community safe.Mastery is part of responsibility. 4. Safe Storage Is MandatoryThe law requires every licensed gun owner to keep their firearm secured, inaccessible to children, criminals, or unauthorized individuals.If your firearm is ever:LostStolenDamagedMisused …you must report it to the authorities immediately. Failure to do so can cost you your licence — and your freedom. 5. Renew Your Licence When DueA gun licence is not forever. It expires — usually yearly — and must be renewed promptly. Neglecting renewal automatically converts a legal firearm into an illegal one.Stay ahead of your paperwork. It’s part of the discipline required of responsible citizens. 6. Do Not Brandish or Display Your Gun PubliclyHanging your gun on a wall to “scare devils” is illegal and dangerous. Displaying firearms publicly without official approval can get your licence revoked or get you arrested.A firearm is a tool of defence, not intimidation. 7. Protect Your Community With Wisdom, Not RecklessnessLet this be clear:Nigeria is unsafe.Communities and worship centres are vulnerable.Many citizens feel abandoned by the system. But even in this harsh reality, the law remains the law.Securing your family and community must be done within the boundaries of legality, not emotion.A firearm handled with discipline protects life. A firearm handled carelessly destroys it. If you think the government will always arrive on time to save you, you may be living in a fantasy. But taking your safety seriously does not mean breaking the law. It means stepping into responsibility with clarity, legality, and courage.Every sensible Nigerian who feels the need for a firearm must follow the lawful path — no shortcuts, no illegal routes, no “backdoor associations.”And if you’re wondering whether I have one? I’ll simply remind you: Wisdom doesn’t announce itself. Wisdom prepares.

How to Legally Arm Yourself for Security in Nigeria — Before a Jihadist or Criminal Thinks You’re an Easy Target

World Builderr, an international enlightenment platform dedicated to advancing human consciousness, has issued a strong call for peace, unity, and immediate action as violent unrest and religiously-motivated attacks continue across Nigeria.Recent events have revealed a troubling rise in targeted killings, communal tension, and attacks driven by religious and ethnic identity. Lives are being lost, families displaced, and entire communities destabilized. In response, World Builderr is urging Nigerians, leaders, and the global community to take a clear moral stance.A CALL TO CONSCIOUS HUMANITY“Human life is sacred, and no belief system justifies murder,” the statement reads.World Builderr emphasizes that faith is a personal path to the Divine, not a license for violence, discrimination, or hate. According to the organization, genocide and religious intolerance represent an assault on the nation’s collective future.“When a community is attacked, Nigeria itself is wounded. Every soul carries an Orí — the divine spark — and to harm one life is to harm humanity as a whole.”MESSAGE TO NIGERIANSWorld Builderr urges all citizens to rise above provocation, political manipulation, and hate speech. This moment calls for collective courage — the courage to demand justice, protect one another, and uphold the dignity of every human being, regardless of tribe, religion, or background.MESSAGE TO LEADERSThe organization calls on Nigerian authorities at every level to take decisive action:Stop the killingsProvide immediate protection to affected communitiesEnsure accountability and justiceRestore public trust and national securityStrengthen peace-building and interfaith dialogue World Builderr warns that silence from leadership during such crises is a form of consent. MESSAGE TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITYThe platform urges global organizations, human rights bodies, and world leaders to pay attention to Nigeria’s current humanitarian situation. Genocide and religious persecution must not be ignored or overshadowed by political agendas.DECLARATION OF WORLD BUILDERRWorld Builderr reaffirms its commitment to a peaceful and united Nigeria:“We stand for life. We stand for unity. We stand for peace. We stand for a Nigeria where every tribe, every religion, and every human being is safe, valued, and free.”The organization concludes by calling on all Nigerians and allies worldwide to echo this message:Say No to Genocide.Say No to Religious Intolerance. Say Yes to Humanity. Say Yes to Nigeria. Adetokunbo Kem Executive Media Manager, World Builderr.

WORLD BUILDERR CALLS FOR AN END TO GENOCIDE AND RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE IN NIGERIA

Language is more than words. It is the vessel of our culture, the carrier of our worldview, and the keeper of our history. Every word we speak is a piece of our identity. When we begin to abandon our own words for foreign or borrowed ones—especially when we already have the right word in our mother tongue—we slowly erase ourselves.In today’s Nigeria, it has become common to hear Yorùbá people adopt words from other ethnic groups, or worse, to translate their foods and traditions into English in ways that do not capture their essence. This may seem harmless, but it weakens the authenticity of Yorùbá culture and gradually diminishes our linguistic heritage. It is time to correct this trend and proudly reclaim our true words.A language should only borrow when there is no equivalent expression within its system. Yorùbá is one of the richest languages in Africa, with words for nearly every aspect of life. Borrowing words unnecessarily not only reduces our vocabulary, it also disrespects the ancestors who shaped the language. For example, it is not Omugwo (an Igbo word for postnatal care). The Yorùbá equivalent is Òlójójò Ọmọ. It is not Swallow (a poor English attempt to describe a food category). In Yorùbá, it is Okèlè. It is not Efo Ugu (a misapplied Igbo-English blend). In Yorùbá, it is Èfó Ìròkò. It is not Ogbono (a distorted rendering). The true Yorùbá is Obẹ Àpọn. It is not Beans cake. It is Akara. It is not Beans pudding or Moin-moin/Mai mai. It is Ólèlé or Mọ́imọ́i. It is not Pounded Yam. It is Ìyàn.Each of these words carries cultural meaning that cannot be captured by borrowed or translated terms. When we say Swallow instead of Okèlè, we reduce a deeply cultural category of food into a mere physical action. When we say Beans cake instead of Akara, we strip away the cultural memory, the street-corner traditions, the taste of home carried in that name. Language is memory. Language is heritage. Language is power. If we do not guard our words, we allow others to define us.The way forward is clear. Parents and elders must intentionally use the correct Yorùbá words at home. A child who grows up eating Ìyàn should not think of it as “pounded yam” but as Ìyàn. When friends or family use the wrong term, we must gently remind them of the proper Yorùbá word. Schools, cultural organizations, and even restaurants should proudly display the authentic Yorùbá names of foods and traditions. Influencers, writers, and broadcasters must avoid lazy translations and model linguistic pride.The survival of a people is tied to the survival of their language. To lose our words is to lose our world. This is not just about food names—it is about identity. Let us correct ourselves and correct others. Let us speak Yorùbá with pride. Let us say Okèlè, not Swallow. Let us say Akara, not Beans cake. Let us say Ìyàn, not Pounded Yam.This is more than grammar. It is cultural survival. It is heritage preservation. It is respect for who we are.A kì í jẹun ká gbàgbé orúkọ rẹ̀. (One does not eat and forget the name of the food.)

Okèlè, Not Swallow: Reclaiming the True Taste of Yorùbá Language

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Every Yorùbá state should have an Oko Ifá (Ifá Farm) just as we have Igbo Ifá (Ifá Groves). The time has come for us to build structures that not only preserve our spirituality but also sustain it in a practical, economic, and communal way. Spirituality cannot thrive without material support, and our sacred practices deserve an organized system that provides the very things we need to keep them alive.The vision of Oko Ifá is simple but powerful. Wealthy Ifá and Òrìṣà priests, priestesses, and devoted practitioners can come together to acquire hectares of land across Yorùbá states. These farms would be dedicated to cultivating and nurturing the herbs, plants, and natural resources we use daily for ẹbọ (sacrifice), rituals, divination, healing, and spiritual balance. Instead of searching endlessly for materials in scattered markets or paying exorbitant prices to middlemen, practitioners would have a direct, reliable, and sacred source of supply.This model creates several benefits. First, it secures the availability of materials that are becoming increasingly scarce due to urbanization, deforestation, and neglect of indigenous farming. Second, it ensures that these materials are cultivated with spiritual consciousness, in alignment with the sacredness of Ifá and Òrìṣà practices. Third, it allows affordability—priests, priestesses, and devotees can access what they need at fair and reduced prices, keeping spirituality from becoming a burden.Beyond this, Oko Ifá can create a new dimension of community wealth and empowerment. Young Isese practitioners can find employment and training opportunities on these farms, learning not just the spiritual uses of plants but also agricultural skills that sustain life. It can become a model of eco-spiritual entrepreneurship, where our heritage directly feeds both our faith and our economy.Imagine every Yorùbá state having its own Oko Ifá—a sacred farm that serves as a living library of our plants, a marketplace of our ritual materials, and a sanctuary where tradition and livelihood meet. This is how we preserve Isese in a fast-changing world. This is how we take ownership of our spirituality in both prayer and practice.The establishment of Oko Ifá is not just a dream. It is a necessity. If we do not create it now, future generations may struggle to find the very materials that define our traditions. But if we act, we leave behind a structure that secures our faith, supports our people, and reminds the world that the Yorùbá spiritual heritage is not only alive but also self-sustaining.

Why Every Yorùbá State Needs an Oko Ifá

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The problem is not that Africans engage with things that are not of African origin. The real danger lies in overindulgence, when we place foreign creations above our own while neglecting or even dismissing what belongs to us. History has shown that Africa has always been a land of innovators, creators, and custodians of profound wisdom, yet in today’s world, we often find ourselves replacing our indigenous systems, knowledge, and creations with external imports until we no longer recognize our own power.Over time, it has become clear that we, as Africans, have not truly mastered the art of adapting and transforming what comes from others to suit our needs and elevate our culture. Other civilizations do this seamlessly. The Japanese absorbed technologies from the West but transformed them into uniquely Japanese systems that today dominate the global market. The Chinese studied global trade and finance, and then built parallel models that serve their national interests first. Africa, on the other hand, often consumes without transformation, imitates without innovation, and in the process brushes aside its own heritage.The truth is that we do not yet know how to tap from others and make it serve our benefit. Instead of using foreign tools as raw material to advance our originality, we elevate them into gods while our own creations gather dust. Nobody will prioritize us but us, and if Africans continue to rely heavily on what they did not create—whether in technology, finance, education, or culture—they will remain perpetual slaves under the global ladder. Ownership is power. Creation is sovereignty. To be dependent is to be weak; to be creators is to be free.Africa must wake up to its creative spirit and believe in its ability to invent, design, and innovate from its own worldview. We must learn from others without worshiping them, transforming external resources to serve our needs. We must invest in local creation, from digital technologies to cultural industries, so that future generations grow up using African-built tools, reading African-authored knowledge, and celebrating African-made innovations as the standard.The future of Africa depends on creation, not imitation. As long as we merely consume what others produce, we remain trapped in dependency. But once we rise to create what we need, in our own way and for our own people, we step into true freedom. The world respects creators, not imitators. For Africa to rise, we must stop brushing aside our indigenous systems, use them as our foundation, tap from global advancements wisely, and build a civilization where Africans no longer beg at the world’s table but sit as equal partners. Until then, the chains of dependency remain.

Creators or Slaves: The Choice Before Africa

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The time has come to onboard Ìṣẹ̀ṣe youths into the vast world of technology and finance. This is not just about crypto and Web3, but about equipping them with knowledge of the entire digital and financial landscape—from blockchain to artificial intelligence, from global trading to digital entrepreneurship.The Ìṣẹ̀ṣe youth community, both at home and in the diaspora, is one of the largest and most vibrant cultural forces in the world. Yet many of them are still on the sidelines of the fast-moving digital revolution that is shaping the future of wealth, governance, and society. If we delay, they risk being left behind.Onboarding them fully means teaching from scratch—coding, cybersecurity, blockchain, investing, digital payments, personal finance, and even global market dynamics. It is about building a generation of innovators who can not only participate in but lead the evolution of finance and technology. It means positioning Ìṣẹ̀ṣe youths not just as consumers of technology, but as creators, developers, and owners of their own platforms, coins, apps, and companies.Imagine an Ìṣẹ̀ṣe youth who understands both the wisdom of their ancestral heritage and the science of digital finance; one who can sit in global boardrooms and still stand proudly in the sacred groves of Òrìṣà worship. That balance of tradition and innovation is what makes this mission urgent and unique.This is not just education—it is empowerment, liberation, and ownership. The future belongs to those who prepare for it, and the future of Ìṣẹ̀ṣe youths must be secured through tech and finance literacy at the highest level.Now is the time to act.

Onboarding Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Youths Fully Into Tech & Finance: A Call for Urgency

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