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 Politics › Re: CPI 2008: Nigeria Is Not As Corrupt As Most Of You Think. by emekagh(op): 12:43am On Aug 13, 2009 |
You dont get it, do you? Kobojunkie:1. In your mind perhaps! Or as you will like to twist it! Get the point, the man (or people) who stole 50 Billion and the ones who stole 3 million. They are both thieves! 2. So until he steal an equivalent of the US GDP, he has not committed heinous crime? I don't know your definition of Hopeless Poverty, and please don't assume you are speaking for all Nigerians. 3. That's where you miss the point. You think the CPI refers to government activities alone? lol. CPI takes into consideration both the individual and public corruption - including the bribe you pay to NEPA, Police etc! I hope this sticks! 4. Perhaps thats your assumption. You are a very bad mind reader, good at reading yours alone! From every indication, you don't understand the full meaning of the TI CPI. Sometimes, either you fail to understand my point, or you clearly don't know what you are talking about. You should broaden your horizon. Good nite! |
| Politics › Re: CPI 2008: Nigeria Is Not As Corrupt As Most Of You Think. by emekagh(op): 12:10am On Aug 13, 2009 |
Kobojunkie:lol, you are really taken this to heart. I'll attempt answers for you: a) Does this one PRIVATE entity make up the US as a whole? Nope, a private citizen does not make up the whole of the US, but the US is made up of private Citizens. Maddof is not the only person who swindle people of mega bucks. Have you forgotten ENRON, WorldCom, Stanford, etc? I bet you have, you only remeber Abacha, IBB, Yar Adua, and yourself. b) Have the lives of MILLIONS in the US been reduced to poverty as a result of this ONE MAN's actions? You clearly don't understand the gravity of the Maddof's scam. Yes millions were affected. Charity organisations, people's live savings, loss of job, loss of income, etc. Maybe you should update yourself of the Maddoff scam. 50 Billion Dollars is more than the combined GDP of many African countries. c) Is this ONE man an elected official/politician? This question sounds a little silly. Must he be an elected official or politician? Corruption is corruption, whether by someone elected through ballot, or someone elected by private individuals in a position of trust. d) This ONE man stole 50 billion PRIVATE MONEY, how does this become a US issue? If it was not a US issue, US would not have intervened! Besides tell us how you will feel, if a Nigerian bank or a trusted investment company steal your life savings. Your arguments are clearly insensitive to the plight of the people. Selfishness is the root of corruption! Don't let it grow further! e) Where is this ONE MAN now and where are the many MEN who have continued to LOOT from the Nigerian treasury for decades now? That's and assignment for you. Find out and let us know. So who is ridiculous now? |
| Politics › Re: CPI 2008: Nigeria Is Not As Corrupt As Most Of You Think. by emekagh(op): 11:51pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
Kobojunkie:The 'perception' list is the same list that put us in number one position some few years back. The same 'perception' list has put us on 121. Don't forget one man in the US stole 50 Billion dollars alone, yet the US is not perceived to be as corrupt as should be. Corruption sir, is a matter or 'perception.' It is not an exact science! As for the millions who see no hope, how can they see hope, when we (Nigerians) spread hopelessness? Moods are infectious, if you want hope, give people some hope. I see hope for the future. I believe you should too. |
| Politics › Re: CPI 2008: Nigeria Is Not As Corrupt As Most Of You Think. by emekagh(op): 11:46pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
Nopes, that should not make you feel better. But it should at least point out the truth: That from number one to 121 is a great improvement. It means there is hope. We need some positivity to give hope to us. Lets not disparage ourselves every time. Nigeria is getting better. That's is the point! |
| Politics › Re: CPI 2008: Nigeria Is Not As Corrupt As Most Of You Think. by emekagh(op): 11:38pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
Kobojunkie:I don't have the exact 'evidence' you are asking for. But I can tell you, I once heard a BBC reporter asking the Nigeria foreign minister questions on a BBC program. He made a comment that sounded like this: "But Nigeria is among the 10 most corrupt nations." What baffled me most was that the foreign minister did not even know that we are far above 10 on the list. I hope that is good enough as "evidence" |
| Politics › Re: CPI 2008: Nigeria Is Not As Corrupt As Most Of You Think. by emekagh(op): 11:28pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
Kenezi@ 121 not good. I very much agree. But 121 is not the most corrupt. That's my point. A lot of other countries are far more corrupt than Nigeria. So lets try to improve, but lets also reject the destructive, and damaging label of most corrupt. It does our psyche no good. Some of this people (Clinton and co) speak out of ignorance. They don't take time to update their knowledge. Because of sentiments and other factors (Nigerian factors) they know they can talk down on us and get away with it! |
| Poems For Review › Re: Barack Obama, The One - An Ode by emekagh(op): 11:24pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
Thanks ladman, But it seems most people didn't get the gist of the poem. My point is that people call him many things, and he talks too much, but does very little. The poem is more of sarcasm than praise. Thanks though for your comment. |
| Politics › CPI 2008: Nigeria Is Not As Corrupt As Most Of You Think. by emekagh(op): 10:38pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
For those who keep kicking them themselves about corruption in Nigeria, I have good news for you. Nigeria has really moved up the ladder. You wont find Nigeria at the bottom (most corrupt) of the list again. Nigeria is not even in the first 100 most corrupt nation. Most western media, keep saying Nigeria is at the bottom 10, that's a baseless point. Don't let them make you feel bad about yourselves or your country. So chest out, chin up. Check below for the full list: http://www.transparency.org/news_room/in_focus/2008/cpi2008/cpi_2008_table |
| Literature › Travails Of Truth (a Poem) by emekagh(op): 10:14pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
TRAVAILS OF TRUTH Like a blast from a referee’s whistle Emerged the unbridled truth, Clear, cold, hard With taste Like a bitter pill Smell Like the still water A stark dullness, Like a mumble From uncertain mind I ducked from boring truth Longing For the beautiful lie Spewed From the crafty tongue Clothed in Fantasy, And a promise Of happy ending I seek the truth! But preferred the lie For the promise of fantasy Of love, and Happy ending Is sweeter Than The common truth |
| Politics › Re: Hilary Clinton Gets Cold Reception From The Federal Government. by emekagh(m): 10:07pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
Hillary Clinton was received at the airport (that I saw on TV). If not by Nigeria officials, then I wonder who it was then who received her. But I'm very sure it wasn't the MEND boys or Boko Haram thugs. It is not compulsory that our President must personally welcome a Secretary of State at the airport. That is protocol. |
| Literature › Re: Fleeting Breath (aka Dying Diane) (a Poem) by emekagh(op): 9:57pm On Aug 12, 2009 |
Thanks Bluespice, and Myne. @ Myne, though I have not 'died' before, but I think dying is similar to that.  @Sean, death whichever way it happens, is most often a sad thing. Sorry if I spoil your mood.  |
| Literature › Re: Fleeting Breath (aka Dying Diane) (a Poem) by emekagh(op): 9:39pm On Aug 10, 2009 |
| I'm not a cold blooded killer right, Sean? Anyway, I was just trying to kill her slowly in the car crash. And yes, I succeeded, she died right there in the accident, before help could arrive! Sad? |
| Literature › Re: Of Women (a Poem) by emekagh(op): 6:32pm On Aug 10, 2009 |
Thanks Sean |
| Career › CISA June 13, 2009 Exam Result Is Out by emekagh(op): 10:41pm On Aug 06, 2009 |
Those who wrote the exam should check their inbox (or spam folder as may apply). Congrats to those who passed, and better luck next time to those who 'narrowly' didn't make it. Life goes on! |
| Literature › Of Women (a Poem) by emekagh(op): 9:10pm On Aug 06, 2009 |
OF WOMEN Careful when with women you play For from a laid plan you may stray And you may suffer empty purse Or of broken heart as if like curse A woman is very much like another What one boasts, with pride parades the other Their hearts and minds may differs you say But flesh and blood remains the mainstay A good friend makes one woman Disorder does a second brings the man A third to the table brings commotion Setting things in reverse, or slow motion Getting it wrong to men a danger As you may end up with a stranger To deal with flesh, blood, heart and mind A very good balance you must find Choose woman wisely when you may And decide quickly without delay Or face the risk of choice so tough When come them to play but rough |
| Literature › Fleeting Breath (aka Dying Diane) (a Poem) by emekagh(op): 9:08pm On Aug 06, 2009 |
FLEETING BREATH (AKA DYING DIANE) Darkness encroaches Encircling me My senses falter, Weakened By an uncanny numbness My mind wanders To where I often wander Filling my void With flickering colored lights Of the disco hall; My ears With raves Of the crashing waves My eyes feasting On the young Muscular men, lustfully While my head, Rests firmly on My boyfriend’s thigh, On the sandy beach Now the stern-faced preacher-man Peeps in Saying again, Those words About now! I wonder where I go As my less than threescore lifespan Ticks to its end, In this freaky car crash My mind wanders, here, there Meeting some loved ones, And moments Then, Fades Gently Into a bright white light |
| Literature › Re: End Of The Road (a Novel) Chapter 1 by emekagh(m): 12:38am On Aug 06, 2009 |
Sisi Jinx:lol. On the contrary. However you did raise some issues. Addressing it was my concern, not the strength or otherwise of your tone. Text don't bite! |
| Poems For Review › Re: Barack Obama, The One - An Ode by emekagh(op): 12:30am On Aug 06, 2009 |
lol. Perhaps you didn't understand the ode. Try it for sarcasm. |
| Literature › Re: Gory Tale (II): I Pass My Neighbor by emekagh(op): 12:08am On Aug 06, 2009 |
True and thanks Myne. It's a popular news item. Generators fumes have killed people in their sleeps. Especially where three or more neighbours have generator in a crowded compound. The discomfort from the noise can also be unbearable. I remember once powering off my generator around 12 midnight to sleep, but my neighbour was not ready to sleep. His generator hummed in my head all night long. Sometime I'm afraid of the fumes. I had to take precaution to make sure no generator is close by my window. Any slightest smell of smoke will send my alarm off. I try to sleep on a 'high' ground, cos I learnt the fumes accumulate first on low grounds and build up higher. Ventilation is also very critical, if your neighbour uses generator, ensure you have cross ventilation. The bottom line is that we need to fix our power problem. We don't sleep well at night, and yet we need to leave very early for work in especially in Lagos. |
| Literature › Re: Heartbroken! by emekagh(m): 11:47pm On Aug 05, 2009 |
Nice work Ono. I like to suggest that for clarity sake, try to separate the heading from the body with at least a line or two. Good work. |
| Literature › Re: End Of The Road (a Novel) Chapter 1 by emekagh(m): 11:29pm On Aug 05, 2009 |
Sisi Jinx:lol Sisi Jinx, it's not about me. The writer has clarified that the setting is 20th century Nigeria. Hence most of the issues I raise may not apply. However the core of those issues remains the facts that in 21st century Nigeria, one of the parties will have a mobile phone - at least the rich aunty. The lady, Gladys, can call her from a call/business center scattered all over Lagos. Hence, gladys may not need to read a map, she will probably call and ask for direction or describe where she is. Anyway, like I said the writer has clarified, there is no point over flogging the matter. And I'm glad she saw my points. Peace. |
| Literature › Re: Gory Tale (II): I Pass My Neighbor by emekagh(op): 11:22pm On Aug 05, 2009 |
lol. So it seems oo.  It will never happen to me or anyone I know (including Nairalanders) . That's my prayer though. Thanks by the way. |
| Education › Re: How Would You Feel, If You Are An Illiterate? by emekagh(m): 10:16pm On Aug 05, 2009 |
I heard Bill Gate was a college drop-out. Is is true? If it is, have some of us made a grave mistake going to college?   |
| Literature › Re: End Of The Road (a Novel) Chapter 1 by emekagh(m): 9:31pm On Aug 05, 2009 |
Lol Myne, Most writers, I know are quite selfish. They prefer people to read and comment on their posts/write-ups, but they fail to realize that that's exactly what other posters expect of them. Myne, you are no exception. You should try to comment on other people's post, maybe then, they will give yours a look over. What goes around, comes around, they say. Meanwhile, I have some critique for you. I suppose the setting for your novel is 21st century Nigeria. If that's the case, a couple of things are missing or incompatible in this chapter. 1. Most university graduate are able to afford some form of mobile phones, especially those traveling to Lagos, or already in Lagos. Glady's should be no exception. If she has one, then why is she not using it. 2. Lets assume she doesn't have one. Then she should be calling her aunty, not reading some maps. 3. Her rich aunt should also have a mobile phone. I don't subscribe to the idea that she drew a map which she manage to send to gladys. 4. Did you say she wrote to Gladys? No! I'm not buying that. She'll probably call or send an email. Rich people hardly write! 5. Finally, for someone who you claimed is a graduate, and who also claimed she can take care of herself - a big girl - Gladys was portrayed as naive, dump, foolish, stupid, and with very low self esteem. This is evident in her getting into a strange car, driven by an unfriendly, arrogant but handsome guy, without much coercion . And what's more, she still admire the interior of the car, not minding if she is been kidnapped!! Hmmmn, I'm not trying to discourage you, but I would like you to be more consistent with the characterization, and human behaviour. Carry on. |
| Politics › Re: Nigeria: Ghana Plans To Be Major Electricity Exporter To Nigeria, Others by emekagh(m): 7:07pm On Aug 05, 2009 |
I can understand why a lot of you here are very frustrated and very negative concerning Nigeria. But I suggest that for the sake of the future generation lets have some hope. Let try some positivism. The government said, they will do their best to provide 6,000 megawatt by the end of the year. Lets give them the benefit of the doubt. These things are not easy - visionary leadership or not - they take time. The problem I have with some of the negative remarks here is that, they are infectious, very infectious. Let try to be positive. Give someone something to cheer about. Nigeria will be great again! |
| Literature › Re: Gory Tale (II): I Pass My Neighbor by emekagh(op): 7:04pm On Aug 04, 2009 |
Yea, sad it is. But it's a true story someone told me. |
| Literature › Re: Gory Tale (1): Deadly Chatter by emekagh(op): 6:56pm On Aug 04, 2009 |
Thank Sean. |
| Literature › Gory Tale (II): I Pass My Neighbor by emekagh(op): 10:49pm On Aug 03, 2009 |
GORY TALE (II): I PASS MY NEIGHBOR I powered on my generator Nicknamed, I pass my neighbor Small, compact, it is To add to the twinkles Of lights, Scattered across the neighborhood To add its noise to The cacophony of noise From the smallest To the biggest Of generators Rulers of the night To add to the pollution Of air, and sound I wished I wouldn’t But the Power Holding Company of Nigeria And powers that be Have forced this on me - on us Nigerians (small and mighty) I listened to the news, Analysis of plans I watch some movies And then it watched over me Deep into the night, Deep into my sleep I woke In the morning To a noise of another kind Horrified voices And bangs on my door A family of four Have died in their sleep Fumes From my generator, small and compact Beneath our window boundaries Has aided and abetted, In multiple homicide! My generator - I pass my neighbor Has killed my neighbors |
| Literature › Gory Tale (1): Deadly Chatter by emekagh(op): 10:42pm On Aug 03, 2009 |
GORY TALE (1): DEADLY CHATTER The men in black, cops they are Nabbed him An innocent bystander Bloodshot eyes, Of the ganja mongers, Peek From slits, and keyholes The innocent squeaked, chattered, Gesticulated In futile protestation The men in black pushed, dragged, hassled The innocent Blood shot eyes, Peeked, Ominously Then he clattered The innocent Bright red blood, oozed Kissing the red earth From his head wound The men in black, five in all All awed, all froze Bloodshot eyes, Reddened By the red sight Emerged from Nooks and crannies With cudgel, and all Deadly chatters, shrieks, and groans Rend the air Shattered by gunshots By the men in black Two in all Fleeing to tell The gory tale |
| Literature › Re: Beauty Murdered by emekagh(m): 10:38pm On Aug 03, 2009 |
Good works man! |
| Literature › Re: The King Of Pop – A Ballad by emekagh(op): 10:34pm On Aug 03, 2009 |
Thanks Zibby, and thanks all for the positives.  |
| Politics › Niger Delta Amnesty: Millitants May Get N20,000 Monthly Plus N1,500 Daily by emekagh(op): 5:09pm On Jul 17, 2009 |
From BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8156361.stm Sounds like our Niger Delta militants have hit a 'jack pot'. Imagine: N20,000 Monthly allowance plus N1,500 daily for food, while in rehabilitation centre. This looks very fishy. I smell a big rat! Excerpts: Some 10,000 militants could benefit from an amnesty in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta region, a military official has said. . . . The disarming militants would be paid 20,000 naira ($135) per month while in the centres, along with 1,500 naira a day for food, he said. |
