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Curfew in the South Eastern Part of Nigeria.
*War*, which is generally characterized by extreme violence, aggression, and mortality, is a distorting force in the scheme of things. It leaves behind ruins, unfulfilled dreams, and horrific experiences. In a bid to secede from the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the *Indigenous People of Biafra* resorted to war as the only solution. The war lasted for *30* months(1967-1970), and at the end of everything, the Indeginous People of Biafra (IPOB) ended up at the losing end. That war would later leave an indelible mark on the memories of those who witnessed the conflict or its aftermath. Contemporarily, a man named ***Mazi Nnamdi Kanu*** emerged as the supposedly new leader of the group. He intends to lead the people to independence. In the course of doing that, he was nabbed by the security operatives of the *Federal Republic of Nigeria* and is yet to be released. In light of that, his supporters declared public holidays every "Monday" for everybody in the South-Eastern part of the country. These public holidays are *strictly* enforced on the populace, as armed men are always on the road to watch out for defaulters, and in a very short time, lots of people have been killed and cars burnt. The holiday is also making it hard for students to cope, as there’s usually no school on Mondays, further limiting the already limited time. Just recently, nationwide ***JAMB*** exams had to be cancelled on *Mondays* for those living in the South Eastern part of the country. The agitation has done more ***harm*** than *good* to the populace.
Businessmen have suffered alike, as they are having a hard time offsetting debts as a result of not being able to go to work. Plans are being put in place to reschedule West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams for those living in the region so that they won't be left out. Today was just like every other Monday, but the day was worsened by the news that the curfew was going to be extended till Wednesday, as the leader of the group would be attending court hearings in the days to come. Do take your time to admire my beautiful sponsors. @Ellawrites, I have missed you on here. **May 17, 2022**.
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The way these people are doing, they are acting like terrorists sometimes and the innocent ones always get hurt
Like I don't really understand those guys again They will soon turn to a terrorist group, that's how they start.
This article broadened my horizon, I honestly don't read news, I find it quite boring, but for this article, I wouldn't have known about the curfew, the Monday holidays happening in the south eastern part of Nigeria. This; to me, was educative. And thanks alot for the mention, Chief
The Monday sit at home is already a tradition, nobody dares leave their home on Mondays. They added Tuesday and Wednesday because Nnamdi would be taken to court and it's harsh on us. You are welcome Dear Ella.
Wow I never knew about this... I have to check Twitter to know more about what's really going on... Thanks for the article
Thanks for your contribution dear Freedom. It's really harsh on us over here.
Never knew this has been happening in the southeast. Unbelievable
Today's the third day since the lockdown, everybody's been at home. It's not nice at all. Thanks for your contribution Dear Aimure.
This "stay at home Monday" started like a joke but later on it turned out to be something very serious and is now a big pain in the neck. Everything the government has done to stop it has proved abortive and it keeps getting worse everytime. Crazy things are happening sha
Like Bro, it doesn't look like something that'd stop anytime soon and negotiation isn't the best as they will commit more atrocities so as to bring the government to the negotiation table. I don't really understand again.
Dear Mekus, I agree with you, war is really a horrific experience, which leaves an indelible mark on those who witnessed it. Oh a forced holiday that strictly enforced on the populace. I know how students and businessmen must suffered from that forced holiday.
It's a really bad one though. We hope to get through this as soon as possible. Thanks for your contribution Dear Ellen.
I feel our country Nigeria needs a referendum. So that each tribe and ethnic group can have their say.
That's obviously what it needs dear Dharmie cause the ideology each tribe share doesn't seem to align. You are welcome to the platform Dear. Cheers.