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Justice or jungle?


“Not even the police could stop him—until the day the hunters became the hunted.”

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For years, the name Derico Nwamama struck fear into the hearts of southeastern Nigerians. He wasn’t just a criminal—he was a phantom. A ghost that moved through Onitsha’s crowded markets, leaving blood and silence in his wake.

He started small: petty theft, street fights, armed robbery.

But by 2001, Derico had evolved into a monster.

He led a gang that robbed banks, hijacked buses, and killed without blinking. Policemen, traders, travelers—it didn’t matter. If you stood in his way, you didn’t live to regret it.

They said he killed over 25 people.

Some said 50.

He laughed in the face of the law.

And the law did nothing.

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Onitsha trembled.

Shop owners closed early. Commuters whispered his name like a curse. Families prayed not to be caught in his path.

Even the police—armed and uniformed—hid when Derico was near. They simply weren’t equipped to stop him. Every attempt to catch him ended in bloodshed. He knew the streets too well. He had eyes everywhere. Guns. And no conscience.

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Until one day, something shifted.

A new name surfaced: Bakassi Boys.

A feared vigilante group with their own brand of justice. They didn’t carry badges. They carried machetes and amulets. And when they came, it wasn’t to arrest—it was to cleanse.

They were called in by traders desperate for peace.

Derico laughed.

Until they found him.

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The hunt was swift. Brutal. Precise.

Derico tried to run, but the streets that once protected him betrayed him.

The Bakassi Boys caught him in full daylight.

No courtroom. No lawyers.

Just vengeance.

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In the heart of Onitsha Main Market, with thousands watching, they dragged him out. Bloodied. Broken. Silent.

There was no trial. Just steel and fire.

They butchered him in public.

To send a message.

The crowd cheered.

Some wept.

But peace returned.

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Derico’s reign ended not in justice, but in raw, bloody revenge.

The people rejoiced—but something darker remained.

If the system had worked… would the Bakassi Boys ever have been needed?

And when the people become the law… who holds them accountable?

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Justice or jungle? In Nigeria’s shadows, sometimes the line is too blurred to see.

For the Sake of Love

Episode 2: The Return of the Fisherman

(Seven years later. The village has changed. Amina, now in her late twenties, is treating a child with herbs.)

Village Woman:
"They say a shadow walks by the lake at dawn. Looks like the dead come alive."

Amina:
(pausing)
"By the lake?"

Village Woman:
"Yes. Some say it’s Jabari’s ghost. Others say it's a lost traveler. Who knows? But the wind carries his name."


(The baobab tree. Early morning. Amina walks slowly, her heart pounding. She sees a figure facing the lake.)

Amina:
"Jabari…?"

(The man turns. His face is older, bearded, but his eyes—still the same.)

Jabari:
"Amina… You still come here."

Amina:
(running into his arms)
"They told me you were dead. I cried for you… every night. Where did they take you?"

Jabari:
"Baraka had me sold to a slave trader. I escaped in Zanzibar. It took years, but I followed the stars home."

Amina:
"You came back… after all this time. I waited. I never married him."




( Village square. Jabari tells his story. The chief and elders listen.)

Village Elder:
"Such cruelty… Baraka dishonored us all."

Chief:
"And Amina waited seven seasons. Their love endured more than any war or treaty. Let no man break what the spirits themselves have guarded."

(Cheers erupt. Women dance. Drums beat.)

Baobab tree again. Amina and Jabari hold hands.)

Jabari:
"We’ve lost many years."

Amina:
"Yet found forever. And it was worth every tear… for the sake of love."

THE CAGED EAGLE

Once upon a time, a farmer found an eagle's egg and placed it in a chicken coop.

The eagle hatched and grew up with the chickens.
It scratched the ground for worms, flapped its wings awkwardly, and never flew because it believed it was just a chicken.

One day, a traveler saw the eagle among the hens and was shocked.
He said, That’s not a chicken. That’s the king of birds.

But the eagle refused to fly.
It looked at its wings... and still chose the ground.

How many of us are living this way?

Born to soar, conditioned to crawl.
Wired for greatness—but settling for normal.
Not because we lack the power, but because we believed the lie.

The lie that says:
“You are not enough.”
“You were not made for more.”
“Stay safe. Play small.”

But not today.

Today, you stretch your wings.
Today, you rise.

Because you were never meant to scratch the ground with chickens
You were born to rule the skies.

#WakeUpTheEagle
#LiveYourTruth
#BreakFreeFromTheCoop
#Style
#SoarAboveLimitation

Serena Williams Denied a Room in Her Own Hotel—She Makes Them Regret It Instantly!

Serena Williams, 42, was used to being underestimated. That morning, she arrived at the opulent Grand Oakmark Hotel in Chicago—a property she quietly owned through her investment firm—hoping only for a restful night before a major board meeting. Wearing simple black slacks, a soft blue silk blouse, and sneakers, she carried no entourage, just a weekend bag slung over her shoulder. To the world, she was another traveler, not the Grand Oakmark’s owner.
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Spain Declares State of Emergency After Massive Power Blackout

Spain's Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency on Monday following a widespread power outage that affected much of the Iberian Peninsula. The blackout, which struck shortly after 10:30 a.m. GMT, disrupted major services across Spain and Portugal-halting trains, cutting phone signals, disabling traffic lights, and prompting panic buying in stores.

The emergency status will apply only to regions that formally request it. So far, Madrid, Andalusia, and Extremadura have asked the central government to take over public order and other responsibilities.
Cities including Madrid, Lisbon, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia were heavily impacted. People were trapped in lifts and metro stations, and chaotic scenes unfolded as evacuations took place across rail networks and underground systems. Traffic congestion surged in central Madrid due to non-functioning traffic lights.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attributed the blackout to a "strong oscillation" in the European power grid, though the exact cause remains unknown. He urged the public to avoid speculation and to contact emergency services only when necessary. By Monday night, Sanchez announced that around half of Spain's electricity supply had been restored, with full recovery expected by Tuesday.

Portuguese grid operator REN pointed to a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" caused by extreme temperature fluctuations in Spain, warning that it could take up to a week to fully stabilize the grid.

Airports were also affected, with multiple delays and cancellations reported. TAP Air, Portugal's national airline, advised travelers not to go to the airport until further notice.

Planning a trip to Brazil? New rules are in effect.
Starting April 10, 2025, travelers from the U.S., Canada, and Australia will need to apply for a tourist visa before entering Brazil.

The e-visa is valid for multiple entries over 5 years.
Applicants must also show proof of at least $2,000 USD in available funds and a return or onward flight.

Apply in advance through Brazil’s official e-visa portal—processing times may vary.

Ful'ani Terror and the Sultan's Silence: Hausa people never expect something good from you

Yesterday, the Sultan of Sokoto called those who speak out against the unending violence of Fulani bandits “social media terrorists.” Let that sink in.

We, the Hausa people, are being slaug'htered. And instead of condemning the killers, the Sultan attacks those demanding justice. This is not new — your silence has always been loud. And your hatred for the Hausa people is not recent either. History remembers.

In 1804, Ful'ani under danfodiyo attacked and k'illed the Muslim ruler of Kano Muhammadu Alwali. In 1805, they attacked the Emir of Zaria during prayer. All the Hausa emirs then were Muslims — still, they were slain or attacked. That legacy of betrayal continues today.

You did not condemn the Ful'ani who:

Burned a bus filled with 42 Hausa travelers in Sabon Birni.

Kidnapped 279 Hausa schoolgirls in Jangebe, Zamfara (2021).

Abducted over 300 Hausa Muslim students in Kankara (Dec 2020).

Kidnapped nearly 100 schoolchildren in Kuriga, Kaduna (March 2024).

Abducted 80 girls from Yauri and sold them as slaves.

Shot at worshippers during Jumu’ah in Sabon Birni.

Opened fire on Muslims praying Taraweeh in Zamfara.

Burned a mosque and hospital in Zamfara — just this week.

Slaughtered the Emir of Gobir and left his body to rot in the wild.

You never spoke. You never condemned. Not once.

Even when the Sultan of Gobir was killed after leaving a meeting you convened, you said nothing. No condolences. No outrage. Just silence.

Now, you have the audacity to label grieving voices — our voices — as “terrorists”? The only thing you protect is your legacy of hypocrisy and your tribe’s impunity.

Wallahi kowa ya sani
No ethnic group in the world has benefited more from Hausa generosity than the Fulani.
And no ethnic group has brought more suf'fering, bloo'd, and suffering to the Hausa than the Fulani.

We, the Hausa people, will not forget.
And we will not be silenced.
This is just the beginning.
In Ka ga dama ka mutu.

© Hausaland Magazine

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The Bird In The Cage..2

The bird in the cage is not singing
What you hear are its laments
Where is the pleasure that you find
In the affliction of your fellow travelers

The bird in the cage is not singing
It bemoans the perversion you wrought
When you took its wings from it
Condemning it to burnish your ego

DF.

JUST IN: After suspending local security operatives, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo is currently in Kano state to pay a condolence visit to the Kano State Government and the families of the 16 travelers who were gruesomely burnt alive in Uromi, Edo State.

Governor Monday said this to the kano state governor

“We have come to sympathize with you, about 14 suspects have been arrested and would be taken to abuja for interrogations. We have also set up a committee to take care of the family of the victims that were burnt alive”

AKWA IBOM STATE MINISTRY OF WORKS AND FIRE SERVICE

PRESS RELEASE

*TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ITU–IKOT EKPENE ROAD AT EKIM ITAM AND IBIAKPAN JUNCTION*

The Akwa Ibom State Government wishes to inform the general public that, effective Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the *Ekim Itam Junction in Itu Local Government Area and Ibiakpan Junction in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area* will be temporarily closed to traffic until further notice.

This closure, as directed by the Federal Controller of Works, is essential to facilitate the dualization of the remaining portion of the *Odukpani–Itu–Ikot Ekpene Road spanning Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.*

In light of this, motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes:

Travelers from *Cross River State to Ikot Ekpene should use the Calabar–Itu dual carriageway via Itam, then connect to the Uyo–Ikot Ekpene Road.*

While those traveling from *Ikot Ekpene to Cross River State should take the Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road via Itam Junction, then link to the Calabar–Itu dual carriageway*.

The Ministry of Works and Fire Service, on behalf of the State Government, sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused by this development and solicits the public’s maximum cooperation.

Signed:
Professor Eno J. Ibanga, fnip
Honourable Commissioner

Here's a list of movies related to marriage:

# Romantic Comedies
1. "The Proposal" (2009) - A demanding boss forces her assistant to pretend to be her fiancé.
2. "Crazy, ******, Love." (2011) - A man is recently divorced and learns how to navigate the dating world.
3. "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997) - A woman realizes she's in love with her best friend, just as he's about to get married.
4. "Bridesmaids" (2011) - A group of friends clash as they prepare for a wedding.
5. "The Wedding Singer" (1998) - A wedding singer falls in love with a waitress engaged to be married.

# Dramas
1. "The Notebook" (2004) - A poor but passionate young man falls in love with a wealthy young woman.
2. "P.S. I Love You" (2007) - A young woman discovers a series of letters from her late husband.
3. "The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009) - A man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time-travel unpredictably tries to build a life with his wife.
4. "The Painted Veil" (2006) - A British diplomat's wife has an affair, and he takes her on a journey to the Far East.
5. "Blue Valentine" (2010) - A couple's disintegrating relationship is shown through non-linear flashbacks.

# Classic Romances
1. "Roman Holiday" (1953) - A royal princess falls in love with an American journalist.
2. "An Affair to Remember" (1957) - Two people fall in love on a ship, but agree to reunite in six months.
3. "Casablanca" (1942) - A man is torn between his love for a woman and his loyalty to her husband.
4. "The Philadelphia Story" (1940) - A high-society woman must choose between her ex-husband and a tabloid reporter.
5. "His Girl Friday" (1940) - A newspaper editor tries to win back his star reporter ex-wife.

# Recent Releases
1. "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" (2018) - A high school girl's secret love letters are accidentally sent to her crushes.
2. "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) - A woman discovers her boyfriend is from an extremely wealthy family in Singapore.
3. "The Big Sick" (2017) - A comedian falls in love with a graduate student, but their relationship is put to the test when she falls into a coma.
4. "La La Land" (2016) - A jazz pianist falls in love with an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.
5. "The Vow" (2012) - A woman loses her memory of her husband and their life together.

Would you like more movie recommendations or specific genres?