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Religion plays a significant role in Nigerian politics and elections.
Merit should be the guiding principle for electing candidates, not religion or ethnicity.
The ruling party's decision to field a same-religion ticket for the 2023 election could lead to division and conflict.

The post is a Death Chant dedicated to a colleague who passed away
It reflects on mortality and the inevitability of death
The writing serves as a tribute to those who have passed and a reminder of our mortality

The youth have the potential to build a purposeful unity in Nigeria.
Community alliances can help achieve a people-oriented republic.
A permanent alliance between different generations can strengthen political will.

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Èṣù is not Satan in Yorùbá spirituality, despite being equated in colonial translations.
Colonial missionaries distorted indigenous beliefs by mislabeling Èṣù as Satan, impacting Yorùbá identity and spiritual practices.
Careful translation is crucial to preserve the cultural and spiritual integrity of deities like Èṣù and Kālī.

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The poem reflects on the challenges faced by Nigeria from the perspective of Nigerian Pidgin Poetry.
It discusses themes of struggle, hope, coping with difficulties, and the concept of 'blessing the hustle'.
The poem highlights the issues of poverty, political corruption, and the longing for a better future for Nigeria.

Nigeria has a complex history of religious influences, with events like the Fulani Jihād and Church missions carving out geographical and religious frontiers.
The secular status of Nigeria has evolved over time, with the 1979 and 1999 Constitutions playing significant roles in defining the relationship between religion and the state.
Opinions on Nigeria's secular status vary, with some highlighting the multi-religious nature of the country and pointing out the complexities of defining Nigeria as strictly secular.