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The initial post did not suggest Nigerians learn Chinese because of China's growing influence in the world. The Professor's argument was that given Nigeria's (and Africa's) trade relations with China, it was interesting nobody could understand what the Chinese were saying during the negotiations. I was a suggestion meant to provide an edge during trade negotiations, it had nothing to do with Chinese becoming the new English! It is typical of Nigerians to jump into an argument without the context!

Oh yeah? Its this type of psychological pros-titu-tion that got us in this quagmire we are now, so because China became the 2nd largest economy, we dump our English and learn China, next we will be rushing to learn Arabic because Dubai is growing, and learning Russian language next. We call this strategic inconsistency.
Why didnt you suggest we shift to communism next just to imitate the coughing style of a rich man.

Are you serious? First of all I don't see how the phrase "psychological prostitution" makes any sense. Secondly, did you even bother to watch the interview in question? The man highlighted the fact that only 5 universities in Africa teach Chinese. Meanwhile China is currently Africa's most significant trading partner. How can the trade balance between Nigeria and China be favourable towards Nigeria if we hardly understand what they're saying during the trade negotiations. Learning Chinese is not a "strategic inconsistency" as you put it. It is a simple business strategy that gives us that extra edge during our trade negotiations with China. It is only important because of our relationship with them.

Interestingly I watched a recent interview of Barrister Festus Keyamo where he made very strong allegations against Nuhu Ribadu regarding his asset declaration case and accusations of double standards when he was EFCC chairman. Keyamo pointed out categorically that Nuhu Ribadu did not declare his assets and failed to hold himself accountable to the same standards he held the people he prosecuted. In as much as I disagree with some of Keyamo's antics, I agree with him when he says he cannot see anything Nuhu Ribadu has done to warrant his hero status or his bid for the office of president of Nigeria. He did the job he was appointed to do, but does that automatically qualify him for presidency? I think not. and please don't tell me about him being the lesser of 2 evils.

to watch the rather blunt interview of Festus Keyamo, go to http://www.greatnigeria.tv/video/116/The-Bottom-Line-Festus-Keyamo

Here's a video interview with Jumoke Akinjide (daughter of Chief Richard Akinjide) the PDP senatorial candidate for Oyo central senatorial district. She had to answer really tough questions regarding land allocation for government officials, her relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Oyo state politics.

I personally think she performed really well and if this is the calibre of politicians running for the 2011 elections, we may be in for interesting times.

http://www.greatnigeria.tv/video/104/The-Bottom-Line-Jumoke-Akinjide-Part-1-of-2

Somebody just tried to sell my website on 2deal4real. Most of the stuff for sale on your website are stolen. Not surprising seeing as it is based in Nigeria. You need to make an effort to improve the credibility of the site. For example, you need to find a creative way to ensure that items that are put up for auction actually belong to the sellers. Half the time they are not. Its a tough task but that's the price that comes with building trust in business.

Has anyone watched this video? Do you agree with Dr Mustapha's analysis?

I recently watched an interview of a lecturer of African Politics at the University of Oxford on the issue of zoning and ethnic representation in Nigeria. He is a Northerner and can therefore be perceived as biased in his analysis, but he had a fair point about finding an effective means of governing a complex nation such as Nigeria. He pointed out the governance structure in Switzerland where they have a council of elders with a rotating chairmanship of the council. Rotational presidency could be plausible if applied properly. To watch the interview, visit http://www.greatnigeria.tv/video/98/The-Bottom-Line-Dr-Mustapha

I watched an interview of a lecturer of African Politics at the University of Oxford on the issue of zoning and ethnic representation in Nigeria. He is a Northerner and can therefore be perceived as biased in his analysis, but he had a fair point about finding an effective means of governing a complex nation such as Nigeria. He pointed out the governance structure in Switzerland where they have a council of elders with a rotating chairmanship of the council. Rotational presidency could be plausible if applied properly and could go a long way in solving the problem of leadership so that the nation can focus on other pressing issues such as development. To watch the interview, visit http://www.greatnigeria.tv/video/98/The-Bottom-Line-Dr-Mustapha

I just watched this interview with a Nigerian lecturer at the University of Oxford. He had some very interesting views on politics in Nigeria. The interview covered ethnic representation, state creation, federal character commission and electoral reforms. He claims to have known Prof. Attahiru Jega (INEC Chairman) for over 20 years and gives his prediction on the state of nation in the next 10 years. Interestingly, he does not think Dr Goodluck Jonathan should run for president on the argument that Jonathan is a product of the PDP zoning formula and should therefore respect the party's policies. He argued that Nigerian leaders lack restraint beyond selfish interests and says they must learn to always play by the rules.

He had an interesting view on the issue of zoning and sighted the leadership structure in Switzerland where they have a council of elders with a rotating chairmanship of the council. Please watch the interview using the link below and share your thoughts on it.

http://www.greatnigeria.tv/video/98/The-Bottom-Line-Dr-Mustapha