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PoliticsRe: So They Never Really Loved MKO by ektbear: 10:47am On May 30, 2012
jmaine: I feel the ACN have only been wrong footed in this move . .they can't come out publicly to applaud it or denounce . .whichever . .it's a huge minus to them . . .so like they say . .silence is golden and they have adopted it to play safe on this . . .
Lol. So they have said nothing and taken no position on the matter, yet you will still denounce them grin

You are too biased, jmaine
PoliticsRe: Abiola's Family, Oyegun Express Shock, Dissapointment At UNILAG Protests by ektbear: 10:24am On May 30, 2012
Desola: seriously though, can this decision be reversed? I'm even sadder than the day he won the election. This man has become a thorn in our flesh. I despise him beyond words.

He is a devourer, he has come to destroy all good things in his path. I curse those who voted for him!
huh
EducationRe: Pix's: MAU Babes (formerly UNILAG Babes) Protest Change Of Institution's Name by ektbear: 10:12am On May 30, 2012
PoliticsRe: So They Never Really Loved MKO by ektbear: 9:15am On May 30, 2012
That PapaBrowne is a slithering, devilish monster shouldn't be any news to anyone. This is simply the most recent of many of his antics.
Foreign AffairsRe: Why Is England More Developed And Stable Than America? by ektbear: 6:17am On May 30, 2012
yeswecan: Healthcare, housing and even education is almost free (not really free but lets say free) in the UK.
There is nothing free in this universe.

Just because the person paying for it is slightly less obvious doesn't mean that it is free.
CultureRe: "We The Ewe People Of Ghana Are The Same As Yoruba"- Yewe2011.ewe Guy From Ghana by ektbear: 6:03am On May 30, 2012
^-- Lol.

Aren't you booed up with a Ghanaian or something?


Yewe2011: Fwiw, you guys deported Nigerians (well, really Yoruba) en masse as well: http://www.imi.ox.ac.uk/pdfs/rasheed-olaniyi

So no one is really innocent in this.
PoliticsRe: MKO Abiola VS Humphrey Nwosu by ektbear: 5:28am On May 30, 2012
Having reflected more on this post, I've come to the conclusion that fighting for democracy in Nigeria and trying to defend his mandate probably was not worth it for MKO.

What is the point of doing this if ~20 years later, your sacrifice will be regarded by folks like afam as simply "doing nothing other than"?

Sticking your neck out for Nigerians probably isn't worth the trouble.

It would have maximized his interest to just sell his mandate to the military and continue to let them rule.

Today, Nigeria would still be under military rule, probably.

Fighting for Nigerians or Nigeria is a noble thing to do definitely, but one of those things which you won't be rewarded or regarded for, it seems.
ProgrammingRe: Convert Existing Website To Phone App? by ektbear: 5:17am On May 30, 2012
I don't have the time (or interest, really) to learn it...I'll hire it out.
Tech JobsRe: Needing Beta Testers... (iphone/andriod/blackberry) by ektbear: 5:04am On May 30, 2012
I have an android. You have my email address already, shoot me an email with the details.
PoliticsRe: Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi (amazing Pictures) by ektbear: 5:03am On May 30, 2012
Wow. Great pictures dude.

Sounds like a place well worth visiting.
PoliticsRe: Why President Jonathan’s Renaming Of Unilag Dishonours M.K.O. Abiola by ektbear: 5:00am On May 30, 2012
I agree with his argument.

werepeLeri: Where were you in 1987 when University of Ife became Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy? Expired analyst.
Wasn't this done by military fiat?

So of what relevance is that to the Unilag situation?
PoliticsRe: Jonathan's Plot To Disunite The Southwest by ektbear: 4:36am On May 30, 2012
The point is that institutions are (or at least, should be) greater than men.

You shouldn't throw away the history of an old institution, one of the greatest names in Nigerian education and arguably African education for any individual.

It is a crude thing to do. Disrespectful to the students, the alumni, and the school's history.

Regarding "this your analogy na wa o"..well, this is sort of a universal, general principle.

When I illustrate universal principles with specific examples like Clinton/Harvard, it sometimes surprises me when you guys focus on the specific example rather than the universal principle I'm emphasizing...

If you disagree with this principle of "institutions greater than men", sure, fine. But if you agree with it, then shouldn't it also apply for Nigerian institutions?
ProgrammingRe: Convert Existing Website To Phone App? by ektbear: 4:26am On May 30, 2012
delomos: If you're app has a solid seperation of front & back-end, you can (which is what most folks do):

1. Write a JS/CSS (HTML5) version using one of the many frameworks (JQ Mobile, Sancha Touch 2, etc) and, well, that might do it. If you want to go the extra mile, you can PhoneGap it and make it native.
OR
2. If all you care about is having your app accessible in mobile, add media queries to your stylesheet (look at SASS/Compass, or, if you're using a CSS frameworks like 960.gs, you can try the Impact.js) that adapts your site to any screen, PC or Mobile.
Which typically looks better?

I suspect #2 will be easier for me. I use Sass/Compass and 960.gs. I'll take a look at this Impact.js as well.
PoliticsRe: MKO Abiola VS Humphrey Nwosu by ektbear: 4:14am On May 30, 2012
afam4eva: MKO is the most celebrated Nigerian for doing nothing other than winning an election and being denied the opportunity to lead this country.
This is "nothing other", to you? undecided

It seems significant to me...
PoliticsRe: So They Never Really Loved MKO by ektbear: 1:46am On May 30, 2012
alj harem: I am enjoying this thread, love the way Papabrown has exposed himself just like Beaf to be a bigot. grin grin grin

Oya continue na !!! smiley
It is only today that you knew this?

You should have realized this months ago.
PoliticsRe: Jonathan's Plot To Disunite The Southwest by ektbear: 1:42am On May 30, 2012
bestview: See mumu, UNILAG students cannot even compete in a mere debate from student from UNIZIK or UNN. No be this same unilag wey parents dey buy admission like macaroni? Unilag is good for garbage. It maybe melting pot in prostitution and show off which is not a hallmark of academic excellence
Nevertheless, Unilag tends to be ranked quite a bit higher than Unizik or UNN, no?
PoliticsRe: Jonathan's Plot To Disunite The Southwest by ektbear: 1:35am On May 30, 2012
flexya: Are there no lawyers, previous or present legislators on this Forum? The University of Lagos would av been created by an Act of Parliament/National Assembly. In that law would av been a section that reads something like, "It shall be known as the University of Lagos". Any deviation or proposed change 2 that name would require an amendment 2 that law. What GEJ or the executive av done(or proposed 2 av done) is ultra vires (beyond their power) and invalid in the eye of the law. Any 200 level law student should know this and can approach the court. Simple. Why all the stress and protest?
I hope very much that you are correct.
PoliticsRe: I Went To England And They Spoke American??? Why Is This? Lol.. by ektbear: 1:24am On May 30, 2012
No. They like, revere British accents.

Caribbean, French, Spanish, etc are not held in as high esteem.

Like, any movie about the Greeks, Romans, or ancient times, anything from fantasy...British accent they'll use.

I just find it kind of interesting.

I also wonder if it spoils some of these movies/tv shows for British folk. E.g., Game of Thrones where so many characters have a Scottish accent...does it spoil the "mood" a bit of the show for Scottish people? grin

To be watching something on TV set in a fantasy world, but where so many characters speak exactly like you do?

Anyway, just some idle thoughts.
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 1:20am On May 30, 2012
doyindav: U wan bleep am ni..?
lol
PoliticsRe: 40 Killed, Village Head Beheaded In Cross River Communal Clash by ektbear: 5:14pm On May 29, 2012
lmao.

Your interest in communal violence in Nigeria is commendable, ndu_chucks.

However, why are you nowhere to be found around when such threads are made about events in the north?
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 4:26pm On May 29, 2012
lateef4me: OBJ,one of our own was there for 8 good years and did not even acknowledge the sacrifice of this man let alone honour him and now the man fron South South has done it and all I see on facebook,twitter and nairaland are condemnation,abuses and stuff like that....
Hmmmmmm,I don't even know what to say again ....
Your best bet is to carefully read and process the arguments of those who object to this.

Sometimes if you oversimplify things in your mind (as you appear to have done), then things will look confusing when they really are not.
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 4:12pm On May 29, 2012
Imo, let's let this thread be focused on the topic at hand.

Another thread might be better suited for discussing whether MKO is due honor or not...no real reason to derail this one
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 4:05pm On May 29, 2012
It isn't about what he did for the Yoruba race, really.

Pretend he did nothing for us.

The more relevant topic is what he did for Nigeria as a whole, to advance the progress of democracy in the country over military rule...

Anyway, that is probably best discussed on another thread
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 4:00pm On May 29, 2012
shymmex: These students actually look like pepper sellers IMHO. grin grin grin grin

What is MKO's achievement?? June12 - but what did he achieve before that??

We need to stop celebrating mediocrity - the guy doesn't deserve this gesture...

He's a fraud!!
Which kyn 'we' be dis

You are on your own
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 3:53pm On May 29, 2012
Hehe, duly noted.

Didn't mean to be disrespectful, was playful grin

Pa Eziachi, henceforth.
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 3:49pm On May 29, 2012
jason123: This is just too hypocritical. Are you telling me GEJ loves Abiola more than his own people??!

Love this comment by Pa Eziachi
Hehe. This Eziachi is a very wise man. Sounds like just an older, Igbo version of myself grin wink
HealthRe: Advantages Of Being A Skinny Girl / Skinny Girls Club by ektbear: 3:47pm On May 29, 2012
suuuup

long time, i hope all is well
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 3:45pm On May 29, 2012
[quote author=Kilode?!]That is the point really. Very correct.

An institution with a credible well recognized brand name should not be treated in this manner. You don't just change an institution or company's name simply because you want to "honour" someone. You have to weigh the impact it will have on their brand. The history and importance of the old name is way more important than the new one.


This is why I believe he did not think too deeply about this before approving it.[/quote]As I said earlier on the other thread. He should name the university in his hometown (Otueke) or something in Abuja after MKO.

Afterall, it isn't as if MKO is a Yoruba figure alone. He is a national one.

Almost an insult to name a regional institution after him rather than a national one...

He wasn't a local leader, but the president-elect of all of Nigeria.
PoliticsRe: AMAZING: NAFDAC Uncovers Illegal Drug Factory In Onitsha by ektbear: 3:37pm On May 29, 2012
I wonder how many died from taking these fake drugs.

Pure evil.

And then people wonder why many don't trust buying anything made in Nigeria.

Who wan die?
PoliticsRe: Goodluck Jonathan Exposes The Hypocrisy Of Yoruba Race by ektbear: 3:30pm On May 29, 2012
Which one would you prefer as a graduate on your resume:

Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering - University of Lagos

or

Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering - MKO Abiola University

Which one sounds better?

The point is, you can't take a 50+ year old, relatively prestigious institution and then destroy its history by renaming it anyhow.

If you are arguing that because this was done with ABU, that it should also be done with Unilag...well, that isn't a very good argument.
EducationRe: UNILAG Renamed 'Moshood Abiola University' by ektbear: 3:22pm On May 29, 2012
brabus: [size=18]Emergency General Meeting!!![/size]

Calling on all the Alumnis of Abiola Group of Schools.

* MKO Abiola Pry School Adatan, Abeokuta
* Salawu Abiola Sec Sch Osiele, Abeokuta
* Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta,
* Moshood Abiola University, Lagos

There will an emergency meeting at MKO Abiola Stadium, off Abiola way, Abeokuta on 12 June, 2012.
All alumni, abiola babes and boys coming from Lagos should assemble at our liason office 1, Kudirat Abiola way, Oregun Lagos or MKO Abiola Gardens, Lagos.

Be Punctual!
lmao

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