Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producing country. Oil generates enormous wealth but also extensive and devastating conflict in the country. High Stakes and Stakeholders critically explores the oil conflict in Nigeria, its evolution, dynamics and most significantly, the interplay and consequences of high stake politics for the reproduction and persistence of the conflict. It presents a conceptual anatomy of state-oil industry-society relations and demonstrates how the embedded material interests and accumulation patterns of different stakeholders underlie, shape and complicate both the oil conflict and security. In addition, the book provides key insights into comparable conflicts elsewhere in the global south, developing a logical framework for resolving the oil conflict in Nigeria and for reforming the security sector. This book is valuable reading material for courses in international political economy, social ecology, development studies, African politics, conflict and security studies, and environmental law and management. It will also be of interest to policy practitioners, civil societies and the oil industry.
The Crises of Postcoloniality in Africa is an assemblage of transdisciplinary essays that offer a spirited reflection on the debate and phenomenon of postcoloniality in Africa, including the changing patterns and ramifications of problems, challenges and opportunities associated with it. A key conceptual rhythm that runs through the various chapters of the book is that, far from being demised, postcoloniality is still firmly embedded in Africa, manifesting itself in both blatant and insidious forms. Among the important themes covered in the book include the concepts of postcolonialism, postcoloniality, and neocolonialism; Africa’s precolonial formations and the impact of colonialism; the enduring patterns of colonial legacies in Africa; the persistent contradictions between African indigenous institutions and western versions of modernity; the unravelling of the postcolonial state and issues of armed conflict, conflict intervention and peacebuilding; postcolonial imperialism in Africa and the US-led global war on terror, the historical and postcolonial contexts of gender relations in Africa, as well as pan-Africanism and regionalist approaches to redressing the crises of postcoloniality.
This book argues that capitalism has practically failed to deliver the long-desired economic transformation and inclusive development in postcolonial Africa. The principal factor that accounts for this failure is the prolific non-productive forms of capitalism that tend to be dominant in the African continent and their governance dimensions. The research explores how and why capitalism has failed in the African context and the feasibility of turning it around. The book meets the demands of diverse audiences in the fields of International Political Economy, Development Economics, Political Science, and African Studies. The author adopts an unconventional narrativist approach that makes the book amenable to general readership.
Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producing country. Oil generates enormous wealth but also extensive and devastating conflict in the country. High Stakes and Stakeholders critically explores the oil conflict in Nigeria, its evolution, dynamics and most significantly, the interplay and consequences of high stake politics for the reproduction and persistence of the conflict. It presents a conceptual anatomy of state-oil industry-society relations and demonstrates how the embedded material interests and accumulation patterns of different stakeholders underlie, shape and complicate both the oil conflict and security. In addition, the book provides key insights into comparable conflicts elsewhere in the global south, developing a logical framework for resolving the oil conflict in Nigeria and for reforming the security sector. This book is valuable reading material for courses in international political economy, social ecology, development studies, African politics, conflict and security studies, and environmental law and management. It will also be of interest to policy practitioners, civil societies and the oil industry.
This book offers an incisive study on the important subject of destiny using the Holy Bible, which Christians revere as the revealed word of God. Following the Bible account, the book argues that human beings were created by God and that the Creator has a purpose for everyone he has made. It addresses such critical issues as the meaning of destiny from Gods perspective, popular misconceptions about destiny, and the Calvinist doctrine of predestination, broad types of destiny (natural destiny and supernatural destiny), Jesus Christ as the most important Bible personality that fulfilled destiny, as well as the roles of self, personal choice, natural circumstances, and the supernatural in ones destiny. Written with deep revelational interpretation of the Bible and in easy-to-read English, this book is an essential reading for all Christians, theologians, philosophers of religion, and indeed for everyone interested in understanding the purpose for their existence, including how to know and fulfill their divine destiny.
This book is conceived to help restore the dignity, sanctity, and glory of Christian marriage. It explores the fundamental issues about how Christians can prepare for marriage and also enjoy a happy marriage. Among the key issues addressed in the book include Christian marriage in biblical context, why and how marriage was instituted by God, what to know and do to find a life partner, how to make marriage pressure-free and ones life partner a partner for life, biblical strategies for handling marital disputes, what the Bible says about divorce and remarrying, is it ever too late to get married, etc. It is hoped that the book will help many Christians to gain a better understanding of the institution of marriage and how to access, operate, and enjoy it from the Bibles perspective. Written with vast spiritual and practical insight, this book is an essential reading for all Christians, theologians, professional marriage counselors, and indeed for everyone interested in understanding and succeeding in marriage.
The prologue. The Inveigler is a lucid poetic depiction of seduction. With a stepwise narrative approach, the battle for the human soul (the house) is captured. Chapter 1 commences with the event at Eden, how a covenant was (written in the blood of Abel) enacted between the woman and her seed and the ancient Serpent (Sin). The consequence of this covenant was to play out in both the immediate and subsequent generations. Saul visits a witch at Endor and eats there and ends up giving all the souls in his family in one day to the same inveigler. The creator had commenced work immediately when this imbroglio started and foremost set up a counter covenant of circumcision of the flesh. Mankind was to continue to increase beyond the Serpents diabolic decimation machinery. In Egypt, the latter attempted to beat this event of the eight day by demanding the execution of every male newborn at the delivery stool. But then, the deed must work like covenants. He was outwitted; oppression bred multiplication! He continued with his potent weapon; Idolatry (illicit sex). The creator went to the next stage, the circumcision of the Spiritthe ultimate covenant. This time around another virgin was convinced to bring forth the tree of life. Mankind was given another opportunity to eat this word that was made flesh and live forever. Another covenant was written in the blood of Jesus, which began to speak better things (blessings) than the blood of Abel. The remembrance of this covenant by the faithful in The Lords Supper continues to be a torment in the heart of the ancient Serpent. The Prince of this world thus became the pauper; a fugitive and wanderer. The former fugitives (due to the scheme at Eden) now have rest in the New Covenant. The ultimate climax of this real life drama is the exit of Sin from the house he had occupied since he schemed his way into it at Eden. The book culminates in a thrilling narrative epilogue; Manna which portrays seduction at its best and what happens to a man when he allows Sin in the House.
We all need money: thats no news. Money needs us mostthats the news! The commanding aura of money for worship has remained the undoing of many a soul. The fact is that money has; like man, a natural body and a spiritual body. Or call it an earthly and a celestial value. Or better still, an earthly and a heavenly value. The principle of converting ones money (no matter the currency) to the currency of heaven is explained.
My Jewel' A revelation of poetic thoughts captures the author's deepest thoughts compiled during over two decades of events. It captures the real essence of Love, power, the interplay of divinity in mundane affairs and seduction. The prologue and 'Mingles of Sorrow...' were written at a time in medical school when he underwent a 'nasty victimization ordeal'. 'My Jewel', 'Beauty in my Garden', 'My Heart' captures his courtship and great expectation of marriage to his heartthrob Glad while they both studied in medical school. In 'Beautiful Ebony Niga', he poetically portrayed the socio-political journey of his country of birth from colonial era to the time of writing; the cakewalk continues. 'The Inveigler' was his insight into serial seduction attempt experiences yet in college. 'The Mushroom Cloud' is his poetic contribution to the 'Nuclear Disarmament' challenge that is facing the world presently. This beautiful poetic tale culminates in 'Daybreak in Hades'. There is an epilogue, 'Mana' a sweet narration of the mystery of seduction. Dr. Herbert's scintillating poetic thoughts keeps the reader gasping for more with some verses from his other books and unpublished works. He is the author of 'Inside Sodom'.
When one has mastered the “Elementary Teachings” [the milk of the word of God], the person is ripe to eat solid food [the mature teachings]. Of course, solid food includes meat and some meats are strong to chew. “Strong Meat” is strong but quite delicious. It is full of hope and prophetic insight. For the spiritual mind it is an invaluable asset, an appreciable truth that must be meditated upon over and over again; a never exhaustible meal.
This book argues that capitalism has practically failed to deliver the long-desired economic transformation and inclusive development in postcolonial Africa. The principal factor that accounts for this failure is the prolific non-productive forms of capitalism that tend to be dominant in the African continent and their governance dimensions. The research explores how and why capitalism has failed in the African context and the feasibility of turning it around. The book meets the demands of diverse audiences in the fields of International Political Economy, Development Economics, Political Science, and African Studies. The author adopts an unconventional narrativist approach that makes the book amenable to general readership.
The Crises of Postcoloniality in Africa is an assemblage of transdisciplinary essays that offer a spirited reflection on the debate and phenomenon of postcoloniality in Africa, including the changing patterns and ramifications of problems, challenges and opportunities associated with it. A key conceptual rhythm that runs through the various chapters of the book is that, far from being demised, postcoloniality is still firmly embedded in Africa, manifesting itself in both blatant and insidious forms. Among the important themes covered in the book include the concepts of postcolonialism, postcoloniality, and neocolonialism; Africas precolonial formations and the impact of colonialism; the enduring patterns of colonial legacies in Africa; the persistent contradictions between African indigenous institutions and western versions of modernity; the unravelling of the postcolonial state and issues of armed conflict, conflict intervention and peacebuilding; postcolonial imperialism in Africa and the US-led global war on terror, the historical and postcolonial contexts of gender relations in Africa, as well as pan-Africanism and regionalist approaches to redressing the crises of postcoloniality.
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