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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Fraud, Deception, Corruption or Good-intentioned?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Ugochukwu Okere Jan 10, 2012. 4 Replies 1 Like
I will be very frank with you; despite the raging debates over the past six months or so, I had not the slightest intention of writing on this contentious and controversial issue of fuel subsidy…Continue
Sepp Blatter Racism Row
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Ugochukwu Okere Mar 23, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
In my opinion, and as a black man, the whole of this Sepp Blatter racism row smacks of hypocrisy. Sepp Blatter is no more racist than the average white European or American. Tiger Wood's former…Continue
Roli Geeorge, wife of ex-Convict Bode George appointed to Board?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Musiliu Adewale Lawal Nov 18, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
How insensitive can President Goodluck Jonathan be? For even nominating the wife of ex-convict, Olabode George, Roli George, to the Board of the National Census Commission, is a collective insult and…Continue
Election Monitoring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charles Ugochukwu Okere Apr 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
After spending about 2 hours on the queue in the hot sun, I've finally got myself accredited for voting later in the day (that means I go home and return after a while to do the voting itself).But do…Continue
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Between Inordinate Ambition and Good Governance
Adjective1. not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.2. unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.: an inordinate admirer of beauty.3. disorderly; uncontrolled.4. not regulated; irregular: inordinate hours. Greed and inordinate ambition lead to great human tragedy “He that seeks to be great by all means seeks the path of self-destruction” It is no longer surprising that inordinate ambition, narrow-mindedness and greed have been the causes…See More
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The Apotheos-ification of Nigerian Leaders and Political Elites
Apotheosis (from Greek, apotheoun "to deify"; in Latin deificatio "making divine"; also called divinization and deification) is the glorification of a subject to divine level. The term has meanings in theology, where it refers to a belief, and in art, where it refers to a genre (Wikipaedia).In theology, the term apotheosis refers to the idea that an individual has been raised to godlike stature. In art, the term refers to the treatment of any subject (a figure, group, locale, motif, convention…See More
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Legislative Immunity for Nigerian Lawmakers: A Very Bad Idea.
Many Nigerians were expectedly shocked, concerned and apprehensive at the news on 07 March 2013 that the (notorious, inept and ineffective) Nigerian House of Representatives is planning to include immunity for federal legislators in the on-going amendment of the 1999 constitution, with the bills passing a second reading, and inevitably will be overwhelmingly passed as an Act.It was reported thus: “a bill for an act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 by providing…See More
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What Nigerian Political Leaders Could Learn from The World’s “Poorest” President
I have been reading the story of President Jose Mujica — the leader of Uruguay (please note the word “LEADER”) and I find it to be a singular example of humility, sacrifice and an uncommon disdain for all worldly material and other acquisition. In my opinion, this is a leader who may be worthy of emulation by our so-called leaders in Nigeria, and indeed, in Africa. However, please let us recognise that being "poor" has not necessarily made Mr Mujica a successful or good leader (Uruguay is…See More
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Transforming Ibadan – A Study in Resistance To Change
The Government of Senator Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has come under very fierce criticism and scathing remarks regarding the demolition of illegal shops and other wrongly erected structures that his government has embarked upon. I was lucky to tune in to the Ibadan-based radio station, Splash FM 105.5 this morning (Saturday, 24 November 2012) listening to all kinds of diverse opinions on this issue on the Edmund Obilo Show. Knowing the history and antecedents of my hometown, my people and the…See More
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A Good Name Is An Invaluable Possession
“Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavour to be what you desire to appear”. Socrates, Greek philosopher in Athens (469 BC - 399 BC)In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet speaks to herself and says, “What’s in a name? That which we…See More
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A People Beyond Redemption?
I have been moribund, as far as writing articles, for about three months. Honestly these days, I just don’t feel like writing, however, I comment on other peoples’ writings or on national issues on social media like Facebook and Twitter. And since I do not write for a living, in fact, I never get paid; I am never under any pressure or deadline. Maybe that will save my health from deteriorating further in despair, frustration, anger and desperation. Please I am not blaming it on anybody or on…See More
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Between Inordinate Ambition and Good Governance
Posted on May 7, 2013 at 1:46pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Adjective
1. not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
2. unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.: an inordinate admirer of beauty.
3. disorderly; uncontrolled.
4. not regulated; irregular: inordinate hours. Greed and inordinate ambition lead to great human tragedy
“He that seeks to be great by all means seeks the path of…
Continue The Apotheos-ification of Nigerian Leaders and Political Elites
Posted on April 11, 2013 at 5:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Apotheosis (from Greek, apotheoun "to deify"; in Latin deificatio "making divine"; also called divinization and deification) is the glorification of a subject to divine level. The term has meanings in theology, where it refers to a belief, and in art, where it refers to a genre (Wikipaedia).
In theology, the term apotheosis refers to the idea that an individual has been raised to godlike stature. In art, the term refers to the treatment of any subject (a figure, group, locale, motif,…
Continue Legislative Immunity for Nigerian Lawmakers: A Very Bad Idea.
Posted on March 10, 2013 at 9:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Many Nigerians were expectedly shocked, concerned and apprehensive at the news on 07 March 2013 that the (notorious, inept and ineffective) Nigerian House of Representatives is planning to include immunity for federal legislators in the on-going amendment of the 1999 constitution, with the bills passing a second reading, and inevitably will be overwhelmingly passed as an Act.
It was reported thus: “a bill for an act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 by…
Continue The Judiciary’s Complicity in the Rape And Looting of Nigeria
Posted on February 6, 2013 at 11:18pm 0 Comments 1 Like
"Money and Corruption Are ruining the land, Crooked politicians Betray the working man, Pocketing the profits And treating us like sheep, And we're tired of hearing promises, That we know they'll never keep." –Ray Davies.
Once upon a time in America, a man named Willie Sutton was asked why he robbed banks.
He replied: "Cos that’s where the money is".
It was an uncomplicated philosophy which served him well until he…
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Tunde said… Thanks for your friendship!
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Okonkwor Emmanuel said… - I do understand your grievans but note nigeria is still you country.you contributed to the problem i advice you take part in the solution and stope this propaganda
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