Babinski: A country like Nigeria in what sense? In terms of ethnic diversity, population or development?
Forget about all the grandstanding, it is supported by historical and current facts that Africans have continued to struggle with developmental governance for centuries till date. Governance is largely seen by Africans from the lens of absolute monarchy, where it is an opportunity to enrich self, clans and ethnic groups, exert supremacy and subjugate others. Such.mindset can never lead to the developments achieved by Europeans.
Africans are even now still extremely primitive in their moral and political consciousness
If only we had grown to the stage where we could cooperate with each other it would've been totally impossible for the Europeans to successfully carry out the transatlantic slave trade, via which they were able to industrialize their societies on both sides of the Atlantic
EmperorIsaac: He doesn't have to win them. If he wins them without appearing there, it will be shady- hence, the showbiz. They will still rig themselves into power.
You too sabi
All this film trick is just to provide content for the electronic rats and envelope journalists when they start their propaganda in 2027
press9jatv: Seyi Tinubu paid a courtesy visit to Mufti Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gummi shortly before sharing Iftaar Meals to Muslim Faithfuls at Sultan Bello Mosque Kaduna.
Tunbolity: This is a sponsored news. This criminal said to be notorious for defrauding the country with phoney and non existing contracts must go down. If Tinubu had persuaded two former presidents to testify against this criminal in an all expense paid trip to France and after this huge expenses on prosecution, he is opting for settlement then, he is a criminal that should not be occupying seat of president
ScamHunter: Of all the killers of Igbos from 1966 to 1970, only he died poor. I asked ChatGPT why? Even Murtala Muhammad who murdered thousand of Igbo men, women and children in Asaba was handsomely rewarded, in life and in death. What did the Black Scorpion do wrong?
ChatGPT responds:
Benjamin Adekunle, known as "The Black Scorpion," was one of the most formidable commanders during the Nigerian Civil War. He led the 3rd Marine Commando Division, which played a key role in capturing major Biafran territories, including Bonny, Calabar, and Port Harcourt. Despite his battlefield successes, he was sidelined after the war and never enjoyed the wealth and political influence that many other military officers who fought against Biafra later attained.
Reasons Adekunle Was Not Rewarded Like Others
1. Clash with Gowon and Other Military Leaders
Adekunle was known for his fiery temper and outspokenness, which made him unpopular among top military and political figures, including Head of State General Yakubu Gowon.
He openly criticized the military hierarchy and accused the government of failing to properly support his troops. This created tension between him and his superiors.
2. Sudden Removal from Command
Despite his battlefield successes, Adekunle was relieved of his command in 1969 before the war ended. This was partly due to his aggressive war tactics, which even some within the Nigerian military considered excessive.
His removal meant that he did not share in the final victory when Biafra surrendered, unlike generals such as Olusegun Obasanjo, who took over command and later reaped the benefits.
3. Lack of Political Ambition or Alignment
Many of the officers who became wealthy after the war transitioned into politics or secured powerful government positions.
Figures like Obasanjo, Theophilus Danjuma, and Ibrahim Babangida aligned themselves with successive governments, securing lucrative oil deals and political appointments.
Adekunle, on the other hand, did not build strong political alliances and remained largely isolated after the war.
4. Perceived Brutality and Controversial Image
His ruthless tactics, including his famous declaration that he was fighting to "kill everything that moves," made him one of the most feared commanders.
This reputation may have made some within the government hesitant to associate with him after the war, fearing international scrutiny or backlash.
5. Personal and Financial Struggles
Unlike his counterparts, Adekunle did not have significant business interests or military contracts after the war.
In his later years, he struggled financially and even publicly lamented his lack of recognition and support from the government.
Legacy
While other war commanders became wealthy and politically influential, Adekunle faded into obscurity, a fate many attribute to his blunt nature and lack of political maneuvering. Despite his military prowess, he remained an outsider within Nigeria’s power structure until his death in 2014.
helinues: Emeritus, tell us what can grow economy if tax revenue can't?
You're a fine one to argue for tax...everyone clearly can see that you have never been productive in your entire life but you can open that motor-mouth of yours and talk about tax
Catapault: Did people from the ancient Benin kingdom conquer Japan?
Many Nigerians don't know that there is a period of Japanese history known as the EDO PERIOD, which lasted from 1603 to 1868.
The Edo Period of Japan was noted for great progress in administration, architecture, and economic development.
Numerous statues and paintings from the Edo Period show clearly African-looking people.
Most interestingly, LINGUISTIC similarities have been unearthed between Edo, Igbo, Yoruba etc, with the Japanese language, including hundreds of human names shared.
Does the Oba of Benin owe Nigerians an explanation on the Benin Kingdom's links with Japan?
By the way, the former name of Tokyo is........Edo.
ogododo: I joined others at the dinner hosted by my former boss, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, at The Delborough Hotel, Victoria Island, in Lagos. -AA
Trendingzone: 💔🩸She Cut Off His Manhood – He Fought Back! The Chilling End of ASP Caleb Leramo & His Wife Taiwo 💔🩸 This is the horrifying story of how ASP Caleb Leramo, a respected police officer, and his wife, Taiwo, died in one of the most gruesome domestic violence cases in Ekiti State.
🔴 Date: February 18, 2025 🔴 Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
What seemed like a normal family evening ended in blood and death. Taiwo allegedly drugged Caleb’s food, waited for him to be too weak to fight, and then used a sharp object to cut off his manhood! 😨 But before dying, Caleb fought back with a machete, delivering a deadly blow that ensured she didn’t live to tell the tale.
Their young son, who witnessed everything, has now spoken out, revealing shocking details about his parents' final moments.
🔍 What Really Happened? Caleb had arrested a man linked to Taiwo’s alleged infidelity, leading to tensions in their home. The night of the tragedy, there were no visible signs of trouble—the couple even joked and laughed with their kids. At midnight, their son woke up to hear screams and the sound of a machete. When neighbors broke into the room, they found both of them dead. Taiwo was accused of cutting off Caleb’s manhood before he fought back in a deadly struggle. 📌 The police have launched an investigation, but many are questioning what really led to this violent end.
Oldnairalanderb: Who is fending for me.? I said somebody stopped feeding me knowing that I'm not working because of my health conditions. I'm not painting her n a bad light to gain sympathy She's just doing all that to frustrate me out of her house cos she already told me to leave. Please read from the beginning before you conclude...
She stopped helping me since last year. Go and read my previous post to understand
Look babe, it's time to go herbal
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Edygrin: The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has issued a warning to the international cable television network, GOTV, urging it to stop airing the Christian televangelism programme Faith on its main channel.
dre11: Nigerian community whose ruler was jailed for theft in US likens his case to Trump’s
According to court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, the traditional ruler was convicted of theft in April 1997 at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in the US.
Allotrope69: As a teacher in this particular sch, I and my colleagues have been completely dissatisfied with some of the school's anti-worker policies.
There's no decision or policy that favors the teachers. We are always at the receiving end of every decision. For instance, as a form Teacher and also a teacher of Mathematics, I must ensure that my students eat their foods(Lunch). I must monitor them closely to make sure they don't take their foods home. They must finish their food. If any student absents himself/herself, I must call the parents to check. Failure to do so would be akin and tantamount to insensitivity and lack of care for my students. These are JSS3 students we are talking about. But if the teacher is absent due to one reason or the other, same parents would not bother to check on the teacher even if they are aware.
Here's the most annoying part for me. I have a student. A new student who just came in in September. The child hasn't been doing well. The parents came on Open Day and met with me, we discussed on the way forward and how we can help the child to do better. This is a student who cares less about studies, so it is almost difficult to help him. Today we concluded our second Continuous Assessment Test and almost every teacher whose subjects had been written have all marked their scripts. I told this particular student to go round the teachers and get the scores of all His subjects for me. They offer 18 subjects. But to my surprise, the proprietoriess told me to go round the teachers and get his scores. She said so in the presence of this child. This is a woman that knows how busy I am as a Maths teacher, I barely even sit in my class cos I am always up and doing. What's wrong in a child carrying out this simple task?
Some supervisors came from the Ministry of Education a few weeks ago, and they noticed that we over pamper the children. They told us that they hope we have a university for them, because the way we are pampering them, if they go to higher institutions with such lackadaisical & nonchalant attitude, they will fail. So it's either we reduce the way we do it or we build a university for them to continue the pampering. It's not like the sch is a big sch where parents pay heavy sums as sch fees. Fee is 40k per term.
As a teacher, if a student fails to do your assignment, and u discipline that child, the proprietoriess will blame u. And if u don't discipline that child to Correct him/her, and same proprietoriess finds out that the students didn't do your assignment, she will public scold you. Shout at an erring student, it's a problem. Flog the child, it's a problem. Talk to the child, it's a problem. They will find a way of misconstruing your words to suit their narratives. A student can insult u and u won't do anything. If u do, they will label u as wicked. They will ask u why u can't see the child as just a child and overlook things. It's really frustrating. You can imagine catching a JSS 2 student doing test and exam malpractice, if u deduct the child's score, it's a problem. If u flog, it's a Problem. I once deducted a child's score when I caught him him cheating in an exam. I mean, this boy had the impetus, guts and audacity to open his Maths notebook and be copying directly to his exams script. I used my red pen to deduct just 10marks, and in the end, I was told not to deduct any score. It was said right in the presence of this same student, and other students present there. I was weak. Very weak.
Some parents also try to bully teachers cos they are backed up by the school owners. After all, a customer is always right. If a Parent contracts u to have a private lesson for their child, and such parent refuses to pay you at the time they should pay, and u dare ask for your money, u could be in hot soup. The parent might call the school owners to report that you're harassing them and you will get the blame. In fact, the school owners tell u what to charge them.
The proprietor of the sch is who understands all these, but his wife is different. His wife is so sentimental, biased and emotional and unfair when judging cases. There are three staff there who can never be wrong in her eyes. Three days into my assumption of duty there, I was told about this by some old staff, but I doubted until I found out that what I heard was actually the truth. I believe a Boss should carry everyone along and not love some and despise others. She goes as far as gossipping about her staff with other staff(her right-hand staff).
How can a Proprietoress who was once a teacher in someone's sch boldly tell her staff that their Future end here in her sch, and that the students are now the future. And that the children will be more successful than the teachers? . It tells a lot as to how she sees and perceives her employees and reason she mistreats her staff. She has placed a limit on us that we can't go beyond where we are.
See, I love teaching and God knows. I'm so passionate about this profession despite the fact that it is almost not a lucrative job. I have taught in Nine(9) private schools, in four(4) different states of this country so I'm well experienced by God's grace. But this sch is something else. The only good thing is that they don't owe salaries. Never.
Take heart, you operate in a demon-infested society
Music/Radio › Re: Beyoncé Was Originally Meant To Be On Limpopo By Kcee! (video) by Jamie248: 2:09am On Mar 05, 2025
