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The Bleating Braggart: A Tale of the Dwarf Goat Who Thought He Was King


In the heart of the vast and diverse Kingdom of Niger River where animals of all kinds lived and roamed freely, there lies the ancient city of the warrior Queen, sprawling amidst towering margosa and mango trees and the ever-flowing crocodile river. In this city of Learning lived a garrulous Dwarf Goat, though small in stature, but enormous in ego.


He was the self-proclaimed expert, the indispensable advisor, the goat who always knew best. From sunrise to sunset, he bleated nonstop, convinced that his noisy chatter made him the most important animal in the kingdom. He would strut around, his tiny hooves kicking up dust, proclaiming himself the “Saviour of the Kingdom.” Yet, when the other animals looked at his track record, they found questionable dungs, no true loyalty, empty promises, trails of chaos, and capricious and vindictive nature.

For eight seasons, this Goat ruled over the Learning Land, treating it as his personal farm. He made decrees that suited his whims, kicking out the wise Elephants, silencing the Owls, and chasing away the Peacocks. He marginalized the smaller herds, like the Meerkats and the Hedgehogs, ensuring that only his inner circle had access to the best grazing grounds. He even dethroned the Buffalos that had long guided the land’s traditions.

His reign was marked by a relentless pursuit of the watering hole spotlight. He thrived on attention, becoming agitated and aggressive when it shifted elsewhere. The Dwarf Goat could not stand being ignored. If an animal did not seek his wisdom, they became his enemy. If they succeeded without him, he despised them. If they excluded him from their plans, he vowed revenge.

Any hint of another animal’s competence, he rushed in with butting and bleating. He breeds brat kids and surrounds himself with “yes-goats,” that nod and bleat in agreement with whatever he says creating an echo chamber.

The Goat once led a campaign in the Excellence Land against the so-called “Tyranny of the Big Beasts,” claiming that the Big Tusker had too much power and promising to dismantle the old order. The irony was as thick as mud after a rainstorm. Today, he is now engaged in a bitter feud with his hand-picked successor, the Gentle Springbok. All because the Gentle Springbok dared to undo the very messes the Goat had created. The reinstatement of dethroned Buffalos and all moves towards reconciliation and justice in the Learning Land were painted as an act of betrayal. The inclusive grazing practiced by Gentle Springbok by bringing previously marginalized herds into the fold was somehow framed as backstabbing.

His hypocrisy reached new heights with his ongoing war against the Lion King he had supported. Denied the position of a Chief in the Lion King’s Royal Court after failing the Vulture’s scrutiny, he now unleashed a flood of criticism against the Court. This wasn’t about principled opposition after all, it was about personal vendetta.

He began spreading rumours about the Lion’s leadership, claiming that the Kingdom was “falling apart” under his rule. To undermine the Lion’s effort, the Goat formed alliances with the Jackals, Coyotes and Foxes, who are known troublemakers. He gnashes his teeth and kicks the dust every day on the Twittering Lane, hoping to disrupt the Kingdom just because he was left out.

How could the Goat, who had once championed the Lion King and the Gentle Springbok, now be working against them? It is now clear that the Goat’s loyalty was not to the Kingdom but to himself. It wasn’t about justice or the well-being of the animals, but all about bruised ego.

The Goat’s behaviour is now what the animals of Niger River call the “Dwarf Goat Complex” — a combination of narcissism, insecurity, arrogance, and an insatiable need for attention.

The Dwarf Goat might be small in stature, but it’s loud, stubborn and with an ego the size of an Elephant. He personified the worst aspects of self-serving Kingdom politics. He bleated about principles while practicing opportunism. He demanded loyalty while exhibiting none himself. He criticized others for the very flaws he embodied.

He couldn’t stand the idea of another animal outshining him, even if it meant sabotaging the very kingdom he claimed to love. He is, in short, a political caricature, a cautionary tale of ego unchecked and ambition untethered from integrity.

So far, the animals of the Niger River Kingdom have finally seen through his game — his bleats are not wisdom, his anger is not justice, and his butts are not for the good of the kingdom, but for himself alone.

The Wise Tortoise once said: “A loud bleat does not make a wise leader, and a selfish animal will always put itself before the Kingdom”.

https://medium.com/@lanreabdurrazaq/the-bleating-braggart-a-tale-of-the-dwarf-goat-who-thought-he-was-king-a53ea35d49ef

Federal Character for another man business again? Na wao. Bitterness don dey overrun some people lives o. Soon dem go talk say Dangote Refinery appointments doesn't reflect Federal Character.

All these over-craze wey dey worry una so, na Igala thunder go cure am for una.

Nansense!!!

Gandollar:
She should stop bragging. That she is first lady doesn't make the favorite wife. She's not his favorite wife and I don't know why you don't understand " a simpu sturvs".

Na wa o. Which kind reverse thinking be this sef? She's the First Lady and yet you claimed she's not the favourite. So El-Rufai chosed the wife he least love as the First Lady and make her more popular and more influential than his favourite wife? Lol.

As a member of the El-Rufai family, oya abeg tell us how many wives the Governor get. Give us their names. And please tell us which of them El-Rufai told you is his favourite.

So many kids on this street sha.

tommykiwi:
Just full of trash!

Lol. You didn't even read it.

DonFreshmoney:
Moreover, for your information I campaigned for buhari in 2015, you can check my post on nairaland then. I ain't a zombie, when I see bad thing I will talk. Buhari is a disaster.

Won tun ti de o awon ex-Buharists!

Dem don come o the 'before before' people.
The so-called "I campaigned for Buhari before".
The fake "I voted for Buhari in 2015".

To add credence to their comments they just have to mention the super name. So people can take them serious they have to add the name of Mai Gaskiya into the post.

The name Buhari is too blessed jor.

Fans o ati awon haters, no day passed without their tongues mentioning the name that represent integrity: Muhammadu Buhari.

In order words, Odumakin is announcing to Nigerians that he has been appointed as the mouthpiece of Fake and Unsubstantiated News. I was thinking that post was held by that druggie called FFK.

Anyway, we know he is hungry. We know he is jobless. The so-called group he is representing is of no political importance in the Southwest. We don't recognize them. Gani Adams alone will command votes than the entire Afenifere.

CJN said his house was not invaded, the layabout is still claiming it is a case of mistaken identity. We all know that when EFCC operatives visit you will see EFCC clearly written on their vests. Yet, Odumakin refused to tell us the security operatives that mounted the fake cordon.

These corrupt men thinks we are fools and men with little mind. We know this is part of their Dubai Strategy. It has been failing and it will continue to fail.

Peter Obi account was frozen - Lie
Atiku children's home was invaded - Lie
Buhari family owns Keystone & 'Etisalat' - Lie
Tinubu collapsed and in hospital - Lie
Walter Onnoghen is sacked - Lie
Walter Onnoghen home was invaded - Lie
Walter Onnoghen accounts frozen - Lie
Walter Onnoghen security details withdrawn - Lie

They asked for issue based campaign but they are practicing lie-based campaigns, tapes-based campaigns and shameful propaganda.

#NextLevel jare....

Unekwunice:
I really wonder how someone with brain can think of voting APC when the same people who crippled the economy for 16 year according to them are the same sets of people in APC. Make una no take us for fools payback day is coming....Even the fight against corruption is very selective. If by mistake APC wins the general election , i pity the West Africa region, because a lot of people will empty into them. Nigerians are very poor students of history.we forget very quickly. When tiger eye clear yawa go gas.

So, who should we vote for? Atiku? Same Atiku that was part of the 16 years of PDP you condemned? Who is the better candidate we should cast our vote for?

obi58:
Guy slow your roll.

With all the intimidation from the DSS and the APC, if you were Ekweremadu, would you work for those who have relentlessly persecuted and humiliated you at every opportunity?

I don't think so.

This is just fake news and propaganda.

Lol. Fake indeed.

They said no crack in PDP, yet deputy National Chairman decamped.

Rara o, crack ke? In our party? State coordinators are resigning and decamping.

Nba nno! Crack gini? Yet former Chairman is now in APC and campaigning for Buhari in Bauchi.

Look, like Keyamo aptly described it, London Bridge is falling down. PDP is imploding. PDP is sinking. PDP is melting away from the political scene.

You will witness a whole more decamping from PDP and more disassociation from Atiku. Shebi Ohanenze just recently denied endorsing Atiku.

PDP will NEVER rule my Nigeria again, never never.

Yankee101:
He supports PDP, IT'S STRATEGY cos APC is locking everyone up. Few days to elections they'll unleash on APC when it's too late to EFCC, DSS or Police anyone

BUHARI is going to Daura

No story

Story, story.

I love Lai Mohammad. He has been dealing with PDP since 1914. God bless this gentleman.

Dshocker:
Of course he does...Tell yourself the truth and help the future of your unborn child... Everything he said on this post is spot on.

Spot on ko, spot off ni. If FFK make sense to you then I don't need to engage you.

So this idiot is still posting and tweeting? This omo ale is so shameless shame is ashamed on his behalf.

Why people care to read and quote a retard like him, I have no idea. Well, I don't follow druggies.

In case you're wondering I DIDN'T read the rubbish FFK wrote. He has NO reputation for making sense

Dpharisee:
his failure is now confirmed. This is a signal from the Kabiyesis that those who understand the language of the ancestors have been waiting for, Atiku will be jubilating now

Remember what happened to Jonathan after SW traditional rulers 'prayed' for him in 2015

Olodo rabata!!!
So did you see the Obas pointing their 'Opa' at President Buhari?
How do you guys even think sef? Oga o!

ChiefAzubuike:
This idiot called ishaq oloyede just dey disturb all these pikin same way he do for unilorin that year when I was running my Masters programme. His oversabi no be here. He go dey form strict not knowing that he's just plain foolish.

You're apparently the foolish one here. How constructive has your criticism of Prof. Oloyede been? You couldn't even point at what exactly is the problem with the procedures JAMB introduced. This is a man that is sanitizing jamb as an organization and UTME as a test.

Well I'm sure you hated him because of your addiction to corruption and everything shortcut. I do have the feeling that he probably frustrated your black bum by insisting you the right thing during your so-called Masters program. Probably you wanted to pass without attending classes or doing assignments or even exams and you wanted to graduate with a Merit but he refused. See, a lazy student never likes a strict lecturer.

Ifesinachi22:
Sen. Shehu Sani prediction of February presidential election
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Earlier today, Sen. Shehu Sani predicted that there is going to be a major upset in the coming February presidential election. He said this while speaking on Arise TV. Read his predictions based on geopolitical zone
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Northwest: Buhari will win the Northwest but I don't think he will get the number of votes he got in 2015. A lot has happened in the Northwest like Zamfara, Sokoto & Kano state. It'll affect his vote. APC 60% PDP 40%
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Northeast: It won't be easy for Buhari in the Northeast because one of their own is contesting. They have never had this opportunity since 1960. If you understand typical Nigerian politics you'll know that Atiku may take the day. I'll safely predict 50/50
Middle belt: Hmm! Even before Election, Buhari has lost two states already, which is Kwara and Benue states. The crises in this zone will give Atiku an edge. I will predict APC 40% PDP 60%.
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South West: the South West is a major headache for the the APC. I think the election in Ekiti and Osun states is giving APC sleepless night. The mood there is different to what used to be in 2015. I'll predict APC 55% PDP 45%
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South South: this area will be a walk over for the PDP. APC 20% PDP 80%
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South East: This zone is always a No-go area for Buhari. I think the eastern people have issue with the the president as a person. The operation python dance in the east has further da the president reputation in the zone. The perceived marginalization of the southeasters under Buhari has also not help his cause. It's gonna be a massive win for the PDP. APC 10% PDP 90%
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Mytake; If a Hausa Man Who resides in the core North can come up with this analysis, keep on ranting and Hero worshipping Buhari on Facebook 24/7. Ema wa alright!

Save this and after Feb. 16th bring it up, read it again and laugh loud at your cheap gullibility.

A Senator that is not sure of winning his reelection is predicting what is clearly beyond his capability and you're taking it as the voice of God? Yeye!

IamAtikulate:
Same picture since 2015.

So Obi of Onitsha visited the site of 2nd Niger Bridge in 2015?
OK o, get well soon.

scopusng:
To understand the damage @MBuhari has done to our economy, look at @Forbes’ latest rankings of @AlikoDangote’s wealth:

2015 estimated wealth: $25 billion. 2018 estimated wealth: $12.4 billion 2019 estimated wealth: $10.3 billion Dangote’s wealth may be $0 if PMB is re-elected

Yet, Dangote is happily one of the Advisers on Buhari's reelection campaign.

Even though you just copy and paste, but you should have done your due diligence.

Why is Dangote still associating more with Buhari and APC than with Atiku and PDP if Buhari has been bad for his businesses?

SalamRushdie:
The mere fact that Tinubu showed up in Aso Rock today is not enough proof that he didn't slump some days ago , I have seen people slump and hours later they appear for important social engagements...FFK cannot just imagine that Tinubu slumped

Wetin dis one dey talk?
FFK disciple.

bedspread:
It's unfortunate ...

Amina zakaria should be taken off INEC!

We can't have a photo of this and Have her in INEC...

All parties should boycott the Elections..

Shut up there jor!

That's Dr. Hajo Sani an SA to the President who is always representing Mrs Aisha at functions.

You guys are just so clueless and shameless.

Nathdoug:
Meanwhile

That's Dr. Hajo Sani not Amina Zakari.
You guys are just so shameless and ignorant.

Martinez19:
If they don't have their papers the police won't do sh1t unless they would be labelled Islamophobic and would loose their jobs. Illegal muslim immigrants in UK enjoy preferential treatments from the government, the press and police. They are placed on special welfare for doing nothing even at the expense of poor and homeless British people. All this in the name of multiculturalism and diversity.

There goes the confirmation that you've never visited the UK. Relaying on unverifiable stories from right wing tabloids or blogs always result into what you posted above.

To say the UK government gives special welfare to illegal Muslim migrants take the biscuit. My advice to you is: Don't make assertions on things and places you know next to nothing about.

Buharimustgo:
He sold his share in Forte Oil and bought Shares in Dangote Refinery.That's why they are supporting Buhari,so that he can keep grounding the government Refinery,for their company to run monopoly,

Dangote and Otedola both of you will be shamed after 2019 elections

Lol see this one. At percentage of installed capacity were all the refineries were working during the 5 years of Goodluck Jonathan in spite of billions reportedly spent on phantom Turnaround Maintenance (TAM)?

Do you research. Our refineries are working at a higher percentage of their capacity than they ever did that is even without this government spending any money to improve production and performance.

Moreover, it is obvious you have no idea of what you're talking about. What is the capacity of Dangote Refinery? What is the daily consumption of PMS in Nigeria? Can Dangote Refinery conveniently meet the country's daily demand for fuel without our other 4 refineries and importation? Again, do your research.

GuyWise101:
They are doing fake clean-up, muslims don't celebrate new year, they just want to mock Christains.


They may even have some bombs in their bags

Go and reverse the clean-up they did na since you believe it's a fake clean-up.

Ignorance Without Border!

beamtopola:
Pls dont buy into this o. They are looking for where they can plant their bombs.






And if this happens to be true, it was staged

Since their cleaning up exercise is annoying you then go and hug the transformer in your area and make sure there is electrical current passing through when you hug it.

Martinez19:
Abegi forget this thing. Do they have their papers?

Apparently you've never been to UK because if you do you won't ask this question.

omega2128:
I dislike weekly news on lagos ibadan railway.

two projects are always on display weekly on nairaland front page- kano intersection and lagos ibadan railway. these projects are not completed yet.

Obasanjo and Goodluck picts were displayed on lagos ibadan highway, today lagos ibadan highway is still ongoing project after many years.

For God's sake, Lagos ibadan railway is funded by loan from China with first condition that Chinese company must do the project despite the fact that nigeria will pay back.
if Mr integrity has blocked leakage of corruption why do we have to borrow from China again.

still some are celebrating it as if it's the first of its kind in the way in the world. "advance in arrears"
I think it's high time we stood up and demand for first of kind project with our oil money.

experience has taught me not to count my chickens before they are hatched.
COMPLETE IT FIRST, STOP WEEKLY POSTING OF ONGOING PROJECT

This comment makes no sense at all.

All I can deduce is that the author is full of unnecessary anger which needed to be directed at something or somebody.

For 16 years a party was handling the country like its their personal property you didn't even complain for lack of weekly update on ongoing projects.

This government came after few months you start shouting they have nothing to show.

Then they started updating the nation on their ongoing projects and now you're complaining they are disturbing your peace work-in-progress projects. Guy, do you even know what you want or need?

Personally I'm happy they are updating us with their projects.

Abuheekmat:
This woman don't know what she's doing or..


Why don't she buy clothes and salt and bitter kola for the shrine of satan?

Chrstians and pagans are the same thing. .


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As long as you buy them Christmas tree.. Buy idol worshippers an idol too..


Ignorant Muslim

You are the more ignorant folk here.

What she did is exactly what Allah asked Muslims to do. How do you promote love and peace between religions if not by this way she has chosen?

You're one of the problems of religious fanaticism in Nigeria.

perdollar:
remove d Muslim in ppl practicing d faith and u wl see dt dey r human after all. Islam made them beast

Religious bigotry wee kee you dere.

IYANGBALI:
I pray that her Muslim people do not kill her for doing this

Have they killed the Imam that saved 300 Christians in Jos?

You're one of the problems with religion prejudice in Nigeria.

Princeofnigeria:
That woman is evil I'll never support any friendship will Islam.


I spit on Mecca

I spit on Medina

I spit on all caliphate

I spit on the moon god

Spiteful slowpoke!!!

When you pay people to come visit you and hail you, but they started shouting someone else's name instead of yours, bruh, you are not loved.

I hope Atiku will get the message.