THE DANGERS OF A SILENT WIFE!

By A.S.A Harrison

1. Deceptive Appearances: The book underscores the idea that appearances can be deceiving. On the surface, a marriage may seem stable and content, but beneath the facade, there can be hidden tensions and secrets.

2. Unaddressed Issues: Ignoring or avoiding underlying issues in a relationship can lead to long-term problems. The characters in the book demonstrate the dangers of not addressing concerns and conflicts head-on.

3. Consequences of Infidelity: The Silent Wife explores the devastating consequences of infidelity on a marriage. It delves into the emotional toll that cheating takes on both partners and the ripple effects on their lives.

4. Emotional Detachment: The book illustrates the impact of emotional detachment within a marriage. When partners become emotionally distant, it can create a void that may be filled by external factors, leading to further complications.

5. Power Dynamics in Relationships: The novel delves into power dynamics within relationships, examining how one partner may exert control or influence over the other. Understanding and addressing imbalances of power is crucial for a healthy partnership.

6. Self-Reflection: The Silent Wife suggests the importance of self-reflection. Characters grapple with their own flaws and shortcomings, and the narrative encourages readers to reflect on their own behaviors and motivations within their relationships.

7. Communication Breakdown: A breakdown in communication is a central theme in the book. Misunderstandings, lack of communication, and assumptions contribute to the deterioration of the characters' relationships. Open and honest communication is presented as vital for maintaining a strong connection.

8. Dependency and Independence: The novel explores the concept of dependency within relationships and the consequences of being overly reliant on a partner. It advocates for the importance of maintaining individual identities and a sense of independence.

9. Coping Mechanisms: The characters in the book employ various coping mechanisms to deal with their emotions and the challenges in their relationships. The story prompts readers to consider healthy ways of coping with stress and adversity.

10. Choices and Accountability: The Silent Wife underscores the idea that individuals are accountable for their choices and actions. The consequences of decisions, whether intentional or not, play a significant role in shaping the course of a relationship.

While these lessons are drawn from the themes explored in The Silent Wife, it's important to approach them as fictional insights rather than prescriptive advice for real-life relationships. Each relationship is unique, and individuals may find different lessons resonating with their own experiences.NNL.

THE DANGERS OF THE RELOCATION OF AMERICAN AND FRENCH MILITARY BASES FROM THE SAHEL TO NIGERIA

By Dr A. S Mohammed

Over the past year, the American and French governments have been desperately lobbying the governments of Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana to agree to sign new Defence pacts that would enable them redeploy their soldiers expelled from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Some of the troops have been redeployed to Chad but France and United States prefer countries of the Gulf of Guinea that are more strategically located to serve their interests in the central zone of the Sahel. Of the countries in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria turns out to be the most strategically located. There are indications that the Tinubu Administration may be favourably disposed to the proposed defence pact. However, there is a widespread apprehension that signing of the pact by Nigeria would have wide ranging implications for defence and internal security of the country.

THE EARTH SHOOK

By Dili Ezughah

e 3 main contestants for the presidential ticket in the 2021 elections, only Tinubu had the testicular fortitude to make unpopular but right decisions for the country, few believed us.

THE EDITOR IN A TIME OF CRISIS

Azu Ishiekwene

This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed in with his phone.

THE EFFECTS OF ABSENT FATHERS ON THEIR DAUGHTERS

By Susan E. Schwartz

1. Beyond Physical Absence: The book argues that an emotionally unavailable father can be just as damaging as a physically absent one. Critical, distant, or emotionally neglectful fathers can leave a lasting impact on their daughters' development.

2. The "Father Desire" and Identity Formation: Schwartz explores the concept of the "father desire," a daughter's innate longing for a loving, supportive father figure. This desire plays a crucial role in shaping her sense of self-worth and identity. When this desire is unfulfilled, it can lead to feelings of insecurity, loneliness, and a fragmented sense of self.

3. The Archetypal Wound: Drawing on Jungian psychology, the book explores the archetypal father figure. A healthy father embodies masculine archetypes like strength, guidance, and protection. The absence of these qualities can create an "archetypal wound" that affects a daughter's relationships with men and authority figures throughout her life.

4. The Splintered Voice: Schwartz suggests that the "father wound" can manifest as a "silenced voice" within daughters. They may struggle to express themselves authentically or feel unworthy of being heard. The book explores methods for daughters to reclaim their voices and find their authentic expression.

5. Healing the Wound: "The Absent Father Effect on Daughters" is not a book about blaming fathers. Instead, it offers a path to healing for daughters affected by father absence. The book explores therapeutic methods like journaling, dream analysis, and inner child work to help daughters understand the impact of their upbringing and begin the healing process.

6. The Importance of Self-Compassion: A core message of the book is self-compassion. Schwartz encourages daughters to understand that their father's absence was not their fault and to treat themselves with kindness and understanding.

7. Reclaiming Your Power: The book empowers daughters to reclaim their personal power. By understanding the "father wound" and working through its effects, daughters can develop healthy relationships, strong self-esteem, and a greater sense of self-worth. NNL.

THE ETHNIC PREJUDICES HOLDING US BACK

By Fredrick Nwabufo

The convulsive tenor of the campaign season is bringing out the worst in us. Daggers are drawn, tempers are inflamed; relationships are tested, and our differences are hyperboled.

THE EVIL OF BY FIRE BY FORCE MARRIAGE!

(A True Life Story)

There are many things we don’t know and one of them is that, sometimes, marriage is not by fire or by force. Even though I am a Christian, I was raised to believe that God hates divorce but God doesn’t mean the person involved in divorce.

THE FINAL GALLOP HOME

By Femi Adesina

There’s a saying in Yoruba language that the horse does not spurn the final gallop home. True. Home is that place you go to rest, after the labour and toil of the day. It is that place you find succor and respite, after the vagaries and vicissitudes that go with your daily exertions. No wonder they say, home, sweet home. There shouldn’t be a bad home. Worse than hell.

In about 44 days, we’ll be home. Who are the ‘we?’ Those of us who serve with President Muhammadu Buhari, whose second term expires on May 29, this year.

THE FOUNDATION OF EMEFIELE'S UNORTHODOX MONETARY POLICY AND THE FALLACY OF HIS IGBO ETHNIC IDENTITY DENIAL

By Dr Jona N. Ezikpe

President Muhammad Buhari recently, directed the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele to continue with his job as the Governor of CBN, after he, Emefiele, must have been seen to have somehow shown interest in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary. He predicated his decision on the good performance of Emefiele because he used the Unorthodox Monetary Policy approach which according to Buhari, has resulted in a better growth or performance of the economy.

THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY OGBONNAYA ONU PRESENTS FOR APC, BUHARI AND COUNTRY

By Ismail Idris

There many be a large army of aspirants angling for the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but that hardly makes the task of choosing the man or woman best-suited for the ticket any more onerous for any party that is driven by a time-honoured principle of going for someone of impeccable character.

THE GOOD IN GOODBYE

By Femi Adesina

A popular saying tells us that ‘there’s no good in goodbye.’ Really? I’ve been turning it round in my head, and I think there may actually be some good in goodbye. In fact, a lot of good. Let’s go.

THE ILLUSION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND WORLD PEACE

By: Amb. Godknows Igali

Prelude

As the year 2024 eclipses to an inevitable end in a matter of days, the global outlook for peace and security remains ominous and elusive. Earlier in September, 190 world leaders had come together in New York, re-enacting the proverbial gathering of the eagles to web a symphony out of their diverse voices. Yes, to give humanity a beacon of hope, but this 79th session of the United Nation General Assembly was itself the usual demagoguery and unhelpful in navigating the stormy waters of global peace. Since then, other prominent concerts such as BRICS and G20, amongst others, have also met in various locations around the world with the same routine and narrative.

The Impact Of Online Age Verification On Your Privacy And Access

The online realm is poised for significant changes due to a surge in child safety regulations that could impact not just children, but the entire online community. Many states and countries are currently deliberating age verification mandates for the Internet, with the primary goal of safeguarding children from online threats. However, it's important to consider that this pursuit of protection may come at the expense of compromising the privacy of every individual who uses the internet.

THE IMPERIALISTIC DIVISION OF NSUKKA IN THE NAME OF POLITICS

By George Onuma

The administration of Enugu State governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Gburugburu) has been fairly accorded benefits of doubt by optimistic people of the state, believing that he will improve with time. From 2015, everyone had trusted that perhaps, he would make good use of his executive office for the service of his people, having previously wasted twelve years in the House of Representatives without a single bill or constituency project to his name. After his first tenure, which was barren of development projects, save for relative peace which some believed was his making, not a few hoped for a better outing in his second tenure. But the overrated peace had a cocktail of violence and avoidable tragedies across the state, like the Nibo massacre of April 2016.

The Insecurity Triad (III): TERRORISM— THE IDEOLOGICAL GHOST AND THE WAR FOR NIGERIA'S SOUL

By Max Amuchie

There is a kind of fear that does not announce itself with gunfire. It does not arrive on motorcycles or through midnight phone calls demanding ransom. It settles quietly, reshaping how people think, what they believe, and even what they dare to hope for. This is the fear that outlives the bullet.

THE INTERESTING HISTORY OF THE BRITISH MONARCHY OF UNITED KINGDOM

THE INTERESTING STORY OF BILLIONAIRE ARISTOTLE ONASIS AND HIS 'SIDE CHICS'

There existed a Greek Billionaire from Argentina in the 50s. His name was Aristotle Onasis. Onasis made his money as a Logistician,in Whaling,and Oil.

THE LAST DANCE AT UNGA

By Femi Adesina

“This is the last that we shall dance together,” Wole Soyinka wrote in Kongi’s Harvest. And that was what President Muhammadu Buhari did Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States of America.

THE LESSONS IN 'RICH DAD, POOR DAD'

By Robert T. Kiyosaki

1. The importance of financial education: Kiyosaki emphasizes the need to educate oneself about money and financial matters. He argues that schools often fail to teach us about money management and that financial literacy is crucial for building wealth.

THE LETTER, THE SPIRIT, AND THE LETTERMAN

By Azu Ishiekwene

If there was a prize for Nigeria’s number one letter writer, journalist-turned-lawyer and one-time minister, Tony Momoh, would appear to be the undisputed champion.