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Recalling The Nigerian Civil War: My Father Was A Biafran Soldier

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By: Claudia Nwankwo The little I know about  #BiafranWar my dad told me his personal experience. He is 83years old now and still hoping that Nigeria will get it right someday. Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu My dad, Nickson Nwankwo joined the Biafran militia which later became the Biafran Army in 1967. He was drafted to fight at calabar and then owerri front where he fought combantantly without rest for 2 & half yrs at the war front. He rose to the rank staff sergeant before his battalion was withdrawn to the rear. His batallion was redistributed and he was drafted to works as one of the escorts as to Major Gen. Phillip effiong .  Colonel Achuzia He also worked with Colonel Achuzia in the operations room as a stenographer typing friendly countrys report that were sent to friendly countries across the world.  Nickson Nwankwo (Dad)  He was Nicknamed Tankerkid in the Biafran Army. He lost his younger brother, Chukwuemeka Nwankwo (also a soldier) dur

Dating Tips For Single Parents

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Internet Image Meeting new people and going on dates can be a herculean task. Searching for the right one is no different from any kind of search at all. It takes time and energy Meeting new people, going on fresh dates can be a weird venture even for singles let alone single parents.  "Dating is a minefield whatever your situation. When you’re a parent, things can feel even tougher". Before you begin dating it's always advisable for people to find themselves, get over the past, heal and keep a positive attitude to everything.  Bare in mind that you are not going into a relationship to seek love or find happiness but to share.  You must therefore, be happy as you cannot give what you do not have. As a single parent (whether by choice or circumstance) whatever situation you find yourself is not the end of the world. You should make deliberate effort to be committed to your own growth and happiness because you cannot afford to go into another relationship