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gsaint trinity: @ aye91... your post is nothing but the truth for the Nigerian situation.thanks. These groups act like opposition parties, ready to condemn action taken by the government and never actually contributing to development. Constantly dazing us with tales of new countries with milk and honey in golden cups. |
fagbalex: i think you must be out of your sense. make people like Wetin, wow better Go find work to do instead waking up in the morning praying for Nigeria to break up, God will never answer that your prayer and that your dream will never come true. Nigeria can be better if everyone of us including our government change our attitude and embrace a good virtue to better ourselves. always proud to be a Nigeria.I admire you energy and passion. But did you read my posts at all. This is an attempt at opinion sampling. |
classicEntity: the problem in 'Nigeria' my beloved country is Political instability; Nepotism, Tribalism and Corruption. The Nigerian government have made the central Government too attractive, that every persons wants to be there or see his Brother there (Tribalism). And moreover no Nigeria politician is committed to developing the nation that is why everybody must be settled(Corruption). So everybody must get there thru I.M not on merit grounds (Nepotism), by the failure or interruption of executing the Above mentioned this equals to CRISIS. Therefore the solution remains to BREAK-UP or form a Confederation or true Federalism and make the center LESS attractive, have a working government, TOTAl reform inshort..Your observation is correct, the center is too attractive. More responsibilities should be handed over to the state government and they should be given more power over their resources. However, in solving one problem you indirectly cause another. By making the states stronger, you risk having the tension in National at the state level. It also means electoral positions at the state level gets juicy, thus more of the do or die mentality. Imagine the level of arm struggle that may ensue oil rich states during and after elections. Its all a thing of the mind, our mindset needs some work. Regardless of the structures we put in place, we still have the potential for self-destruction. One thing for sure is, there is enough resources for any state to accomplish exploits. Many states can't account for the 'little' allocation in their possession, yet they want more. Tragic. I am proudly Nigerian and that's where my loyalty lies. |
cashkid18: lyk dis post if u support biafra seccession frm nigeriaso what becomes of the large Igbo investments nationwide? Do they all park up and return home to do business there? Its pretty obvious that if all Igbo trader had to return to their states to trade there would be serious negative consequences on Nigeria and traders alike. #FACT Igbos are born entrepreneurs, biafra is too small for them. |
Emperor_007: And,endorsed ![]() |
Please click Like if you support a renegotiated Nigeria with true federalism and resource control. |
Please Like this if you support a united Nigeria. |
Please Like this if you support a future Nigerian breakup. |
Whenever I come across an article about Nigeria and its awaited break-up, I get really crossed. Mostly as a result of what I perceive to be the result of lazy, enthnocentric, politically corrupt minds. I wonder, do we really know why we haven't progressed much as a country? Do we? 1) Corruption Corruption is one of Nigeria's biggest problems, it exists in our political, educational, industrial, and religious sectors. It cuts across federal, state and local governments. No region is insulated from this plague, infecting both leaders and followers. We conveniently blame it on our country and we say "Nigeria is corrupt". 2) Level of crime and insecurity: some parts of Nigeria are more secure and peaceful than others, true. In southern Nigeria you find high levels of crime, kidnapping, robberies, 419 dealings and fraud, in Northern Nigeria you find religious riots, senseless killings, communal clashes etc. No region is completely free from crime and insecurity, so we ask ourselves. "Is the problem Nigeria?" 3) Unemployment: a large portion of Nigerians are unemployed, so we scream "the government hasn't provided jobs". I can't help but ask which government? The federal, state or Local government? We easily forget we have a three tier government and any of the three can provide employment. 4) poverty: most Nigerians live below a dollar per day. That's tragic, I don't think this people simply with to spend less than a dollar daily or that our government lacks the resources to uplift them. It is simply a case of bad leadership, the inability for some of our leaders to channel our large resources to their are of need. The failure of these governments to perfom the above roles doesn't and shouldn't translate to the failure of Nigeria. The same leaders currently ruling will be the same who will most likely rule any country emerging from Nigeria. Most secessionist don't talk of how breaking away solves our problems. How does it? Does it? Our problem isn't Nigeria, it is its citizens (the corrupt policeman, the greedy chairman, the armed rober next door). The question I leave with you is "what happens when we part ways and the problems follows us, do we part again?" |
princesa: offcourse i will!I second. ![]() |
timpaker: . Your diction is fine, you only need to adapt to flow with your targeted audience (heavy diction for the literary minded and perhaps light diction for the average readers).And what's that about the Teddy Bear and wool? Crime against teddy? |
WHAT HAVE I DONE!!! |
1mic_cza's What If Tomorrow Starts Without Us? With all sincerity, I ENJOYED READING YOUR POEM. Its really interesting and the repetition "What If Tomorrow Starts Without Us?" re-enforces the theme of the poem. It takes us blasting on a journey into a tomorrow we don't exist in and bring us back with a cool "What If Tomorrow Starts Without Us?" You did Justice to the topic and did it with style. .What I didn't Like. I'll check back, just incase my mood influenced me .Classicdea's Alter Ego. Nice poem, 'Two Side Of The Same Coin', that in its own right defines the physical relationship between you and your alter ego. Stanza 1, line 7 'escape my impending fate' what do you mean by that? What I didn't like. You portray your Alter Ego as being negative, doesn't he have a positive side? Sure would have loved to see that added. Stanza 2 Line 8: 'He is the villain of the show'. So he is the bad one? Also, you said in stanza 3 line 3: 'different views of single sight', thus you see things differently. Stanza 3, Line 5: 'but I guess he is always right'. So he is the good one? Now I am confused which is he? The letter stuff rocks .Piresg24's Dreams Can Come Through. Your poem is spiced with hope, hope and more hope (it just might rescue a drowning soul). Your opening stanzas though not directly related to the main subject (dream can come true), lays the perfect foundation for the coming message. Displaying darkness (sought of a mental storm) and subsequently paving way for light in the horizon. What I didn't Like. I recognize the relevance of highlighting 'the troubled times', I think you dwelt too much on it. Stanzas aren't just for fancy, they act as paragraphs do in essays, justifying points. Stanza 1, 2, 3, 4 for describing the prevailing dark reality? Isn't that a bit too much. Your punctuation made it a little bit difficult reading and understanding your poem, particularly the last three lines. Timpaker's The Seductress Is Hapless. Hmmm, your diction is heavy (its cool that you can string these words together and still make sense with them but it also constitutes a problem to the average reader). That's what I wish to point out first. Next, I really enjoyed the story behind the poem (that's priceless and movie worthy). You poem features a barrage of poetic devices deployed with a touch of demiurge .What is also admirable is the way you seemed to shower Madina with admonition preparing her for her fall (that's brutal, I loved it). The employment of metaphor and simile helps the readers see her through your mind (sharing similar mental picture). 'All snubbed the lass'....so sad. "he that stands should take heed, lest he falls"(1 Corinthians 10:12). What I didn't Like. No flaws to point out . I'll keep checking nonetheless . |
badmusace: Lovely review btw. Thanks for taking time out to do this. Well, I just wanted my first stanza to be like a background for the impending rapture. I guess I got carried away. Well imma keep writing.for improvements.thanks Badmusace , as long as we strive for better, we'll surpass our expectations. Goodluck sir. |
Mynd_44: The sun is a star broon point. ![]() |
One thing that I am sure of is, regardless of where we go, self destruction is eminent. If its not Nukes, then Bio weapons justified by ideological differences. |
princesa: oh please don't, i like to remain in the shadowsshadows seem dark (darkside?) to me . I sure will .Now back to this reviewing business. |
onegig: you should have known it was a ma.. Which man hears praises and is moved to tears? :-P You could always know by their pattern of speech and choice of words. ![]() |
Irshittabey: Lol,I really love my anonimity on nairaland, I love it when people dont know if I am a ma/ a sir, I just laugh,especially when I am refered to as a sire. well noted, ma. |
Mynd_44: Virtual life? You mean uploading ourselves into some alternate reality?really matrix stuff. I'll prefer staying back on earth. No time for another planet . Humans are some else, with big eyes for evil.Nonso23, staying is Mars isn't quite different. If the sun goes supernova we'll but fall. |
princesa: But... If you're still strung on blood, here's the link to the bloody side of medo I need to wear red? Off to go read. |
princesa: No way, am now on the light side and trying big big hard to erase the memorieslol, okay. *hands out a magic eraser*, you can use this .Your personality is what it is, subject of another essay. I just might open a thread on that . |
Mynd_44: Now you are hanging this on the fact that man might develop a way to survive this right?Trust me when I say this 'I am no evolutionist'. We (man) seems to be straying from the 'natural' to the artificial, thus relying more on tech. Who knows perhaps, mankind may find a way to live virtual lives. Afterall what is man, if not his consciousness?. Imagine the possibility of living on the 'net'. Its limitless. I subscribe to man migrating, that's doable. |
Horus:I DON'T KNOW IF WE NOTICE THIS but Syria is about to be turned into a total war zone and all we can do is talk about weapons. So what if aliens give them weapons? Many Syrians are going to die and their president and all other blood thirsty cohorts will most likely be safe. War isn't good, ask Japan and Germany they'll tell you. Russia is somewhat using Syria as a font to challenge America, and may be test its weapons. Would it hurt if Assad step aside for the love of his country? Egypt and Libya are still struggling to find their footings. Developments of decades gone up in smoke in hours, both sides would loose, we don't prophets to tell us Syria would suffer it the most. Another selfish dictator sending his country into a senseless war. That's what I see. I hope we (NIGERIANs) learn from this. |
Mynd_44: It is somehow easy to predict how other objects(Planets, asteroids stars satellites) in the Multiverse (Okay I will use Universe cos it is more understandable) behaves by looking at other object that are similar right. That's one of the proofs that the earth is round and not flat cos the earth was compared with other planets which ae spherical.what's to say mankind would live long enough to witness if? I believe whatever would destroy the earth would ultimately come from man. Imagine sars, Bird flu, swine flu etc, and other crazy sci-fi diseases hitting mankind thousands of years ago, what would have been our chance of surviving? Man is evolving (into what? I am uncertain), he in the coming century would be able to live up to challenges as the sun going supernova (at least, I hope). |
@ princesa are those tears real? If it means anything, his death was quick but sadly painful.@Irshittabey, is Irshittabey a ma or sir? |
princesa: #walks in for defence of my poem#Literary Court is In Session. Miss Princesa for Defence, Ayd91 for Prosecution. Dark side: I have read some of your poems and your Nairaland persona seems to suggest you'll be well suited for it (don't ask what I mean 8-)). Abrupt ending: while I am aware of Length issues and Readers, I am sure you could have manipulated it to suit your desired length. Poetic Licence ke? That won't save you o! . Judge One got me thinking, " is it a function of the number or " even I scored Low.Remorse: Her remorse was okay, my issue was she didn't seem defend her action and willingness to do it over again. It makes me wonder if she'll do same differently if given another chance, or perhaps do it again, thus proving her action was a 'Necessary Evil'. Its one thing to soak over an action, its another thing to wish to undo it. ;( bring back the dark side bring back life to that side. |
Irshittabey: Thanks alot,I'll take to your advice,and I hope I do become 'totally versatile' as you mentioned. ,See you at the top where champions dwell, for the path you thread, heads to where all is well. |
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[quote author=princesa]poor cat why did he have to go pay curiosity a visit ![]() [/quote.]my thoughts exactly, but I guess when its time to go nothing stops you;( |
princesa: curiosity they say, kills the cat , curiosity was the dog (named curiosity) and the cat was just the natural enemy next door. I guess its pretty obvious what happened.I am human . And still curious, |
Irshittabey: Thank you very much for the review,I really find it hard to do anything when I am tied to a topic, I prefer the lines being inspired by my emotions rather than topics,I guess this is my acchiles's heels. . This was my first time writing outside pure inspiration. Having to select from a host of topics posed a challenge to me. I chose the one I felt the most connection to.Being able to write on a topic of some else's choice is the next level of poetry. My advise to you is try random topics (perhaps relating to your field or experience/ something you share a connection with). Before long you'll be totally versatile. Wish you the best Irshittabey . |


. Your diction is fine, you only need to adapt to flow with your targeted audience (heavy diction for the literary minded and perhaps light diction for the average readers).
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for crying out loud, its a poem not some English essay! Have you Heard about poetic licence before? Okay, am not trying to say am right, but just that error like that should easily have been over looked, especially by the infamous judge 1 who am sure marked people down because of it 