I hope this poem is now complete. I started it in the seventies. I’ve had to add verses over the years, I published it in my book, Poems for Husbands and other Underdogs a few years ago. But, I had to add another verse since then.
Good News
by Michael Irving Phillips
We’ve come to liberate you Vietnamese
To lift you up from off your knees
To give you our justice, to right your wrong
Let’s eliminate the Viet Cong!
Let’s eliminate the Viet Cong!
Let’s go! Can’t you hear what we said?
But no one
An investigative Journalist, Publisher and President of a nongovernmental organization - Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative, Chief Oby Christie Ndukwe, has lauded the moves for the creation of Anioma State, adding that "is the beginning of a non kinetic approach to the Igbo struggle for reparation, political integration."
According to her, "the cause has been on since the 8th Senate but will become a reality under the 10th Senate led by His Excellency, Godswill Akpabio and championed by Distingu
Trump is using Hitler’s playbook to achieve world domination. Trump’s followers are required to believe his Hitler style big lie that he won the 2020 election. They actually don’t believe it, but like all Trump’s other lies, must pretend they do.
Another Hitler model is Trump’s GESTAPO, the ICE terrorists. They are deliberately designed to create fear and terror. So, that is why they wear masks, are armed, and use brutal tactics.
But his creation of fear and terror is not limited to American citiz
Lauds First Editor Of Daily Times For Ending External Rule In Nigeria, Mentoring Journalists, Politicians, Teachers
A Nigerian politician, nationalist and pioneering journalist, Chief Ernest Ikoli, has been described as a crusader of truth and a symbol of the struggle against oppression and discrimination in Nigeria.
“Chief Ernest Ikoli was a reformer, politician and a great journalist. He campaigned for the birth of the Second Republic and departed, saying his work was done with the attainmen
The Okpe Union has inaugurated a new board of trustees (BoT).
The event was held on Sunday at the Okpe Union headquarters in Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital.
Top Okpe leaders, including the President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe, attended the inauguration.
“We are gathered here today, at the National Headquarters and Registered Office of the Okpe Union, No. 65, Moshalashi Street, Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos State, to appoint new Trustees for the Incorporated Trustees of Okpe Union,
.....Reacts to Historic £8.1bn UK-Nigeria Trade Milestone
The Director General of the City Boys Movement, Mr. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja today after participating in the historic UK-Nigeria trade mission.
Speaking with reporters and digital creators upon his arrival, Mr. Shoga said the atmosphere in London during President Bola Tinubu’s State Visit was "the definitive turning point for Nigeria’s industrial future."
On the £24 Million Oval
....Demands Stronger Protection for Women, Children
An All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette, has described the assault of women in Oruamudhu community, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area as the ascendancy of evil in the society and a violation of human rights.
‘’It tells us that much still need to be done to truly educate the people on the need to abolish barbaric culture’’
In a statement titled ‘’No to sexual abuse in Delta South Senatorial Di
Make America Good Instead
America has by far the greatest military power in the world. We are virtually impregnable. Unfortunately, power corrupts and America has been corrupted by this power. Here, power trumps morality. When we look back at all the death and destruction that the US has caused, more by far, than any other country, corrupting power is responsible. We need to make America good instead. Our foreign policy has abandoned morality for power. This power has manifested itself in America
...... Announces Political Town Hall
All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Hopeful, Dr Austin Orette, will on Friday speak on the future of Delta South Senatorial District.
Orette, who is running for next year’s Senate Election, will be in Isoko South, Isoko North, Burutu, Bomadi, Patani, Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West as part of a series of town halls across the senatorial district.
“Dr. Austin Orette will hold talks with leaders and stakeholders on March 27, 28, and 29 in Owh
2027: Okpe Union Gives Condition To Support Tinubu, Oborevwori, Others
....Warns Against Blind Support For Political Parties, Candidates
....Says Politicians behind Underdevelopment of Okpe Kingdom
Okpe Union on Tuesday emphasized that growth and development would continue to elude Okpe Kingdom unless the people stop blind support for political parties and candidates.
“We call on all Okpe nationals to vote for only candidates that subscribe to the 14 points Okpe Nation Agenda. Blind support for p
The Maritime Workers Union Shipping Branch, Onne, Rivers State has elected new executives that will pilot the activities of the shipping branch units for the next four years.
The election which took place last week Wednesday, March 11, 2026, underscored the determination of the various units to champion the cause of the affiliate members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria for their betterment.
The election which was conducted by the District Chairman shipping branch of Maritime Workers Uni
....Calls Him Reliable, Trusted Leader
....Lauds His Role In Building The New Koko Of Prosperity For All
Prominent leaders of Koko community in Warri North Local Government Area on Monday described the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Canaan Land Golf Course and Country Club, Hon Felix Aganbi, as a dynamic thinker, a defender of the collective interest of the Itsekiri Nation and a rallying point for the Koko people.
“Hon Felix Aganbi is a shining example, a role model to all of us. His life is tha
By Dr Austin Orette
I am in receipt of a letter that asked parents to pay for an excursion to England. I was very perturbed because this goes beyond the mandate of the school. These kids barely know the geography of Nigeria, and you want to export them to another culture for indoctrination and cultural imperialism.
What is London for the Nigerian child? Are we still under colonialism? This program has nothing to improve the child except to give them a false sense of elitism which has destroyed N
Business mogul, Felix Aganbi, has urged parents in Nigeria and abroad to allow their daughters to attend the one day Canaan Land golf training and tournament in Koko, Delta State.
"The golf training and tournament will introduce girls to golf in a social and engaging environment. It will also help them build confidence, learn vital skills, and connect with others in a friendly community" Aganbi said in a statement issued Friday morning.
Scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Canaanland Golf and
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) shipping branch district executive has paid a Familiarization visit to the West African Container Terminal,(WACT), Onne.
The visit which took place last week Thursday, February 19, 2026 was one of the policy thrust of the new administration led by its District Chairman, Comrade Raymond Nwawueze which according to him, anchored on expanding existing relationship with the aim of increasing robust synergy between his members and the management of sh
Houston-based family physician, Dr Austin Orette, on Sunday declared himself as the best candidate for the Delta South Senate position i
....Issues development charges to politicians
.....Praises Okpe Union founding fathers
.....Lists priorities
.....Intensifies advocacy for renaming of Okpe and Sapele Local Government Areas
.....Calls for true federalism and restructuring in Nigeria
President General of Okpe Union (Worldwide), Prof. Igho Natufe, has urged the Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori to uplift Okpe Nation and recognize Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality; just as his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa d
.....Urges Him To Confine His Activities To 510 Acres Granted In The W.A.C.A Judgement
.....Refutes Okpe's Claim Over Sapele
..... Insists Sapele Not Exclusive Town of Okpe People
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, on Saturday urged the Orodje of Okpe to restrict his authority and confine his activities to the said 510 acres granted in the judgement of Chief Ayomanor V. Ginuwa 11 JELR81222 (W.A.C.A).
"I sincerely hope that the said proposed foundation lay
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