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In Nigeria: The Law Is Truly An Ass

The law is an ass; is a phrase of English origin that Charles Dickens popularised in his book; Oliver Twist , 1838. While an ass is an informal name for a Donkey in England, it also represents obstinacy and stupidity. And so, when the law is strictly applied without considering the common sense aspect of the matter, the law becomes an ass.

Africa Elections and the European Monitors

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I can still recall vividly during my primary and secondary school days when we used to have class monitors. The primary duty of a class monitor was to maintain an orderly behaviour in the classroom.

Reverend Father Mbaka And His Worries

The Search for the Nigerian Messiah continues…

According to Bob Marley, “most people think Great God will come from the sky; Take away everything and make everybody feel high”. Obviously, God is not going to physically come down from heaven and save anybody. And perhaps, that was why He promised to send to the Israelites a messiah that will restore things for them.

“Be the Change You Wish To See In The World” ~ Gandhi

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The World is full of prejudices and other social vices. There is racism in every corner of our society including religious intolerance and corruption etc. I believe that it is the wish of most people to see the World change for the better. But the World as an object will not change unless the people who live in it changed their behaviours.

And They Killed Her

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In Nigeria, the fear of Boko Haram, especially in the North, is the beginning of ‘wisdom’. That ‘wisdom’ was exhibited at the entrance of a vegetable market in Bauchi State on 1st March 2015.

PDP and APC: Two Sides Of The Same Coin

As he goes about his presidential campaigns, Gen Buhari continues to remind Nigerians of the 16 years misrule of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Change that Nigeria Needs

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As reported by Vanguard News ; Yoruba leaders held a meeting in Akure, Ondo State and agreed, as stated by Chief Ayo Adebanjo “that the change Nigerians are calling for is structural change in the constitution, not personality”.

Gen. Obasanjo’s Tantrums and His Mother’s Response

Usually, children throw tantrums when they can’t have what they want or when what they have has been taken away from them. At least, as a parent or guardian you know why the child is irritated.

The Difference Between Stealing And Corruption

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During his recent media chat, Pres. Jonathan was asked to explain the following statement that he made in 2014; “What many Nigerians refer to as corruption is actually stealing. Stealing is not the same thing as corruption.”

Jonathan: a new Tafari or a pawn on the Nigeria’s political Chess Board?

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There are/were few people in this world who can win a war without firing a bullet. Ras Tafari/Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was one of them.

Who should be fighting corruption in Nigeria

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu - Former Governor Of Lagos State - Nigeria The world considers Nigeria as a country that is synonymous with corruption. A US journalist once said; Nigeria is riddled with dishonesty to the extent that it will be easier to find a needle in a hay stack than find an incorruptible man in the country.

Soludo: the absurdity of his missing N30 trillion allegation

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Everybody is an economist in his/her own little way. Thus, you are an economist once you are able to differentiate your needs from your wants, and then, decide on how to allocate your scarce resources (money) to those products that you need.

The Promise of APC to all Nigeria men

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The members of APC (All Progressives Congress) are trying hard to persuade every man in Nigeria to vote for their Presidential candidate; Gen. Buhari. In return, they have promised to amend the Nigerian constitution to legalise the marriage of underage girls.