₦airaland Forum

otipoju:
Finish. That's the crux of the matter.

The senate chambers is not where we litigate claims of sexual harassment.

pussyphilia:
I no be gay sir. I just like my woman dominant and being a 'man' to me. We want to reverse what some of you see as "normal". Life should be full of variety you know. Else life go dey boring and not sweet

Ola9ja23:
Ipobidiens have started their nzogbu nzogbu war in PH

Mention one reason why they hate Wike? Bcs Wike delivered PH to our city boy but no Agulu fraudster 😊😀😊😊

They say that they want godfatherism yet when godfatherism was spending all his resources to ensure victory for his successor they were no where to be found.


Ipobidiens shall cry forever bcs we will never allow an igbo man to become Nigeria president.

If you like destroy your dot in a circle villages 😊😊😀😀😊😄

pussyphilia:
A man desiring to be dominated and cuckolded by his wife doesn't mean he is impotent. Sex is 90% psychological and just 10% physical and many men derive their sexual pleasure from seeing their wives get fvcked by other men and from being humiliated by their wives. In fact, many men want to be wives to their women and it is normal. Everybody must not be boxed into societal expectations. Variety is the spice of life. I think that the problem of homosexuality and transgenderism will stop if we have an open-minded society where female-male sexual relationships are not defined by the patriarchal system of "dominant husband vs submissive wife", instead the society should also accept the idea of "dominant wife vs submissive husband" as normal and not look down on the partners in such relationships.

TUANKU:
Never make a w.h.ore a housewife.

pussyphilia:
Oga just find excitement around your wife's infidelity. You'll discover that it is more fun having your wife cheat on you with other men.
Thank me Later

TemplarLandry:
This lousy ugly girl with Mr. Bean's type of nose again?
I don't like her one bit. She's ratchet.

Seun:
Helinues ooo.

georgeakins:
Cursed biafran, good morning!
Hope you slept well

Sirchiboy:
...
Haha can you challenge a lion for a fight?
Keep in mind that the lion still rules the jungle, and do not forget that I am still a lion's son.

fjjc:
The Shameful proliferation of PhD degrees: A crisis in academic integrity

Thisnigeria Oct 21, 20




The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, once regarded as a badge of intellectual honour, is facing an existential crisis, especially in Nigeria.

THISNIGERIA notes with serious regret that across many public and private universities, what was once a rigorous process of intellectual development is being reduced to a transactional farce.

The commercialisation of PhD degrees is rampant, turning one of the highest academic honours into an embarrassing commodity.

THISNIGERIA dares say that this disturbing trend not only erodes the credibility of higher education but threatens the very foundation of knowledge creation and social progress.

A PhD, in its essence, is not just another degree. It is supposed to be a mark of academic excellence, awarded only to individuals who have demonstrated mastery of critical thinking, research, and innovation.

Those who earn the title ‘Doctor’ are expected to be productive thought leaders who can contribute to advancing human knowledge. PhD holders should stand out as exceptional beacons of human resource development, driving socio-economic and political growth through their ideas, innovations, and leadership.

The road to earning a PhD is designed to be long and arduous, filled with challenges that test an individual’s intellectual stamina and dedication. It involves years of painstaking research, critical analysis, and original contributions to one’s field.

The process is meant to shape thinkers who can address society’s most complex problems, guide future generations, and influence positive change. But increasingly, universities are unbelievably watering down this process, shamelessly awarding PhDs to anyone who can pay.

In an alarming trend, many universities are turning a blind eye to academic rigour, replacing it with sharp practices aimed at boosting their coffers. PhDs are reportedly being sold to individuals with deep pockets rather than deep intellectual insight. Potential recipients are wooed with promises that, once they pay, the entire process will be managed for them—thesis and all—by “supervisors” and “thesis contractors.”

This demeaning practice has birthed a cottage industry of professionals who write dissertations for students, erasing the critical requirement of original research and intellectual effort.

This practice undermines the very value of the PhD, reducing it to little more than an overpriced certificate. Sadly, many of these so-called PhD holders, bearing the prestigious title of ‘Dr,’ cannot defend their degrees.

They are often unable to articulate the simplest ideas related to their field of study, demonstrating poor coordination of thought and an embarrassing lack of competence. These ‘doctors’ are nothing more than imposters, and the institutions that allow this charade to continue should hang their heads in shame.

More troubling still is the complicity of supervisors—academics who are supposed to safeguard the quality of doctoral research. Instead, they collude with students, turning a blind eye to outsourced dissertations and ignoring substandard research. Sometimes, they are part of the corrupt arrangements, acting as facilitators rather than gatekeepers of academic excellence. This betrayal of academic principles is an affront to the true scholars who dedicate years to earning their degrees honestly.

What we are witnessing is an epidemic of ‘title mania.’ In a society that increasingly values status over substance, the PhD is seen by many as just another title to flaunt, regardless of whether it is earned or not. People are obsessed with acquiring the title of ‘Dr’ not because they are passionate about contributing to the world of ideas but because it enhances their social standing. These individuals want the title’s prestige without the effort, dedication, or intellectual rigour it demands.

This obsession with unearned titles does not stop at the PhD level. It has seeped into other academic honours as well, with individuals parading themselves as ‘Professors’ despite having no teaching, research, or intellectual experience.

There are those in society who shamelessly append ‘Professor’ to their names without ever setting foot in a university as an educator, researcher, or intellectual.

Some adopt the title simply because it has been given to them out of admiration or, worse, self-granted. This is a shameful mockery of the academic profession.

The title of ‘Professor’ is supposed to be earned through decades of teaching, research, and contribution to knowledge development. It is not a token of social status or a label to be casually adopted. Universities and professional bodies should be vigilant in ensuring that only those who have genuinely earned the title through scholarly work and academic service can claim it. Anything less is a disgrace to academia and a betrayal of students who look to professors as role models and mentors.

We must ask ourselves: What kind of society are we building if we allow these corrupt practices to flourish? What happens when individuals in positions of authority hold titles they have not earned? The answer is clear: we create a culture of mediocrity. When PhD holders cannot defend their ideas or contribute meaningfully to their fields, the quality of education, research, and thought leadership declines. When professors are professors in name only, students are robbed of the opportunity to learn from the best minds in their disciplines.

Furthermore, the proliferation of unearned PhDs and fake professors erodes public trust in the academic system. Employers who once viewed a PhD as a guarantee of competence and expertise are increasingly sceptical of the qualifications of so-called ‘doctors.’

This scepticism extends to the university system, as the lines between genuine scholarship and academic fraud become blurred. In the long term, this will have disastrous consequences for knowledge production, innovation, and societal progress.

THISNIGERIA strongly believes that addressing this crisis rests squarely with universities and academic institutions. Universities must reaffirm their commitment to academic excellence by upholding the integrity of their PhD programmes.

They must end the commercialization of the doctorate and ensure that only those who have demonstrated intellectual rigour, critical thinking, and original research are awarded the title of Doctor. Supervisors and faculty members must act as guardians of academic standards, not facilitators of academic fraud.

Academic institutions should also introduce stricter regulations to prevent the use of thesis contractors and other forms of academic outsourcing. Paying someone else to write a dissertation is not only unethical but also an affront to the values of higher education. Universities must ensure that doctoral candidates conduct their own research, generate their own ideas, and produce original work.

Lastly, there must be consequences for those who abuse academic titles. Whether it is someone falsely claiming to be a professor or a university awarding unearned PhDs, there must be penalties for those who undermine the integrity of the academic system. If we fail to hold individuals and institutions accountable, the erosion of academic credibility will continue unchecked.

In conclusion, this newspaper reiterates that the proliferation of unearned PhD degrees and academic titles is a stain on the integrity of higher education. It devalues the hard work of genuine scholars and undermines the credibility of the academic system.

Universities must act decisively to restore the honour and integrity of the PhD process. Only then can we hope to reverse the alarming trend of academic mediocrity and restore trust in the pursuit of knowledge.

Sirchiboy:
My lord a faceless forum does not mean that the face of the intruder can not be unmasked .
Hahaha remember that I am the son of the lion

Sirchiboy:
...
Your majesty you spoke well like a true son of the soil.
The society have failed us that is why our youtths are into fraud , prostitution and drugs.
The greatest remedy left to us now is to be of help to each other irrespective of the past .

brain54:
Not all stories you hear from hook up girls are true...

Some do it gleefully and see it as a normal way of life.

Only a few of them are forced to do it because they have no other alternatives or opportunities.

Many see it as a way to make easy money... They have no scrubs doing it.

Recently I dated this pretty and decent looking girl that works in a bank and earns a sizable amount of money. I stumbled on her phone one day and what I saw shocked me. Because she had no excuse to do hook up going by financial gains. This is someone living a comfortable life and looking so decent.

Times have greatly changed the modern woman just doesn't care.

Don't be deceived... 99.2 % of them doing hook up are exactly where they want to be!

Sirchiboy:
It is sad seeing our young girls doing hookup because of failed society.
I met this girl..
Damn this girl was too beautiful to be doing hookup.
I asked her why is she into this.
Her story touched.
Her parents are very poor and she is the one sponsoring her self in school with the little money she make from business.
Omo this girl started crying 😭 that she needed some funds to continue her business in school.
That her business crippled.
That if she can see like reasonable amount that she will stop . .
I felt pity for her.
I wish I have the money.
I will support.
I know some hookup girls are very deceitful and lie alot but this one story was pure.
Please guys that carry hookup girls please be an instrument that God will use to change them .
Even if it is not money.
You can provide them with jobs.
God bless us all amen.

Dalohad:
I am happy that Ekpa has been arrested. I badly want him to be extradited but unfortunately Nigeria has always shot itself on the foot by having a corrupt and inept judicial system, and an executive government with poor human rights record. Unfortunately, Simon Ekpa will use that lacuna that against Nigeria to make a good case against his extradition and he will get away with his atrocities.

If Nigeria had always obeyed it own human right laws, other countries would have trusted it with extraditing fugitives..

Ekpa will fight tooth and nail against extradition and would most likely succeed, because Nigeria has a terrible record with how it treats it's political crime suspects. The Nnamdi Kanu case where over 100 adjournments has been done to keep him in DSS custody (not even the Correctional facility) will be in the fore of Ekpa's argument against Nigeria, and he will likely win.

Ekpa will likely be set free in Finland or at worse go to one of the Scandinavian prisons that looks like hotels and continue his shenanigans. Too bad that Nigeria's bad records will work against bringing Ekpa to justice.

3ice9ce:
I'm sorry, I didn't know you're one of those minority people.
I can't exchange words with someone lesser than me.

Bye.

3ice9ce:
We won't leave you alone because you are foolish enough to destroy your land and run to our land for refuge.

If you want to be left alone, leave our land and go hunt down those destroying your land.

3ice9ce:
You are deceiving yourself. Your fellow Igbos are strongly supporting him..

wiseoneking:
This fish brain creature, that’s is only thing you can see about her. Read the beautiful comments here but here comes your negative energy which will continue to be your frustration and downfall

TossTos:
Good to hear from her , it's been a while ..
She's still looking for Johnny..