₦airaland Forum

NaMe4:
many of our politicians are just dumb and selfish.

I tell you....

This is an opportunity for PDP to reclaim Edo state... let's hope they'll play smart this time

If these PDP aspirants are wise, they'll relax and join forces with Obaseki to win Edo state from APC. Obaseki will serve his remaining 4yrs and by 2024, it'll be a smooth ride for PDP.

As it is now, PDP needs Obaseki's clouts to snatch Edo state from APC. Without Obaseki in the race for PDP, APC will have field day in rigging the election should Obaseki decide to play neutral.

Ehinmen3:
he should chill and watch someone else reap what he has sweat for , please keep your advise to yourself

The easiest way for PDP to win Edo now is through Obaseki. Ihama can come back in 2024.

Mr Ihama Ogbeide should chill abeg. I like him but what we need now is a united front to first win Edo state from APC and make a bold statement against politics of godfatherism.

BackllGodNaija:
Why Couldn't Science Save The World Most Scientifically Advanced Nations From Covid-19?

When I observed the extent to which nations, such as, the USA, China, the UK, Japan, Italy...struggled to contain the spread of the deadly virus, I said to some persons that it was only God that could save Africa from the virus, because Africa doesn't have anything, so if the deadly virus could render such world powers so helpless, how much more Africa?

The aforementioned are just about the most scientifically advanced and developed nations on Earth, and the two of them on that list, namely USA and UK were ranked as the top two nations most prepared to handle such a pandemic. However when Covid-19 struck their shores, they seemed the least prepared for it, as they both recorded the most deaths from the virus, with the US toping the dreaded list, and the UK next on the list before Brazil recently leapfrogged them into the second position.

"How are the mighty fallen" is perhaps the most suitable phrase to describe the unfolding events which must have come as a great shock to many, to see how a so-called "common" virus could bring all those world powers, with all their scientific prowess and technological advancements, to their knees, and consequently their nations to a complete standstill.

Some even called it, the "unseen enemy", however the gravity of its resultant devastation, destruction and disruption unleashed upon their respective nations, by far exceeded those of their visible enemies.

Something quite baffling yet, was the relatively low death rates recorded in Africa as a whole from Coronavirus compared to those of the developed world. I saw a stat some days ago that showed that about 6,000 people had lost their lives to the virus in Africa and I was quite astounded. Because Spain alone, with a population of just 47 million had registered over 25,000 deaths, so for Africa with over 1.2 billion just recording 6,000 deaths from the deadly virus despite that the coronavirus has been in Africa for several months now was quite unbelievable.

Although the figures are most likely to be far-less accurate compared to those provided by the developed nations, the situation on ground suggest it's not that far from the truth. For instance, a lot of people in Nigeria do not believe the figures of Covid-19 cases and deaths being published by the government were authentic. They think it's fabricated because the Covid-19 in Nigeria was not having the same kind of effect on Nigerians as the one they're seeing on TV. Some even believe it's a much milder strain of the virus, and a certain politician who contracted the virus and later recovered, even questioned the difference between "corona and malaria".

So it's obviously not having the same devastating impact in the underdeveloped continent compared to her developed counterparts. If it really was, it'd be really hard to conceal, for dead bodies would be clearly seen littering the place, especially in somewhere like Lagos, which has serious overpopulation and overcrowding issues.

So what could have been responsible for this very low death-rate from Covid-19 in Africa compared to those of the developed world?

I believe it's God helping Africa, because if not God, who else?

*It's obviously not science or technology because Africa is the least continent on Earth in that field.

*It's obviously not the "washing of hands" etc. and cleanliness, for Africa cannot possibly be cleaner than those developed nations in that aspect.

*It's obviously not because Africans were healthier than them, because if that were to be the case, Africans wouldn't have both a much lower life expectancy and higher mortality rate compared to those of the most developed nations.

So i believe it's the hand of God, coming to the rescue of the most vulnerable continent in the world, otherwise, considering what Coronavirus was able to do to the "almighty" USA, which is arguably the most scientifically and technologically advanced nation on this planet, also ranked as the most prepared nation for such a pandemic, Africa, which would be the least prepared for such, could hardly have survived it.

Covid-19 seemed to have reduced the most developed nations to the level of the underdeveloped ones according to Mr President, but I believe that's even a huge understatement, because Nigeria and Africa as whole have been able so far to grapple with the spread and impact of the virus better, but not by their scientific power or technological might, but by the hand of God.

It appears the world has seen the worst of coronavirus, as things are gradually returning the norm, as calm is slowly being restored, but even if this event fades into history, the scars it leaves behind would be indelible for ages to come, as the world would never be the same again even after it had long gone.

Covid-19 has surely exposed the truth about the limitations of science, especially for those who put their trust in science, that science and all of its best technology can still fail man.

But not God to those who put their trust in Him, because God can never fail.

Proverbs 3:5-8

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

God bless Nigeria.

Your God saves Africa while allowing the rest of the world to perish What does that make your God A sadist I guess!

Op, if you like, cry from today to election day!

Obaseki is contesting on PDP's platform and he'll eventually win the Edo gubernatorial election.

No sane society would allow political godfatherism in this 21st century, except the society is full of zombies.

triplechoice:
What made you to start thinking?

When I became an adult, I just started thinking independently and stopped conforming to what everybody else believed in. I then began to question some of the stories in the bible.

I began to ask questions like:

What supposedly LOVING father would watch his BELOVED children roast in a lake of fire for disobedience despite knowing from creation what would eventually become their fates

When I started thinking critically about the fairytale in the bible, it dawned on me that they were all balderdash.

Like how am I supposed to worship a god that receives thanksgiving from some people after surviving a mishap in which others perished

Iconstar:
Please can an agric graduate( crop science)go into pharmacy through d.e

I'm not so sure about crop science. Check Jamb brochure

bluecircle470:
Ipob as usual. Nah for Nairaland una dey always vote and win elections.

This has nothing to do with ipob or whatever. I laugh at those of you who analyze Edo politics from Lagos without having visited Edo state for once.

ORIENTATION101:
politics is local, PDP have been winning presidential elections in Edo since 1999 with house of reps and senators but they dont have single lawmakers in Edo Assembly.

APC cleared the whole 24 seats in Edo Assembly meaning Edo vote APC in local , PDP in National because of their horrible experience in the hands of PDP during their locust years as Governor of the state

And you think the 24 seats were won in a free and fair contest?

profmicky:
Dreamer

APC had no base in Edo state aside Obaseki's government! He was the pillar holding the party in the state before now. Oshiomole failed to take that into cognizance before he selfishly decided to disqualify him.

Are you aware that PDP has 2 out of 3 senatorial seats and 6 out the house of reps seats in Edo state?? What does that tell you? Even all the 'iyes' and 'babas' that I know on the streets of Benin city are PDP supporters!

Last guber election in the state was rigged in favor of APC. People were intimidated and brutalized for voting PDP at different polling units while many were chased away and prevented from voting.

All Obaseki needs to do is to join forces with those PDP bigwigs and put kabaka and his boys in checks.

They should give him the damn ticket already!

I'm very convinced that Obaseki will win Edo election overwhelmingly under the PDP.

Kudos to governor Ugwuanyi

However, we hope to see him match his words with actions.

Confirmedzombie:
Obaseki is not a wise man at all. He is not a politician.

Edo election is not a general election. I dont see PDP defeating APC in Edo state.

Obaseki or PDP has no formidable structure in Edo state.

The APC will deploy every Arsenal to retain power.

You're obviously not in Edo state!

What happened during the last general election in Edo state didn't teach you anything!

senatordave1:
Bayelsa wasn't rigged

It was clearly rigged.

That's a good move from Obaseki!

I'm sure he knows all the tricks oshiomole used to rig Bayelsa, so he doesn't need to be told what to do.

And your likes keep glorifying and celebrating impunity and highhandedness of greedy politicians like oshiomole.

Later you'll rant about how messed up the country is!

I'm just watching Edo people from here.

SLAP44:
If you are a true Igbo man, you will know how we roll, you cannot be on nairaland wailing while other Igbo communities are building new hospitals and maintaining old ones?

Stop waiting for government, there is non in Nigeria, Igbo helps their communities not wailing like the others.

And if I ask you who you have reported this to in real life, you cannot say, what is the name of your house of assembly representative? Have you ever written or met him non this?

Do you think our governor is on nairaland?

That is living in denial and the reason many Igbo communities are in shambles!

Let's open universities and also allow WAEC students to write their exams.

University students are not kids!

There's no rationale in opening churches, mosques and markets while still closing universities!

University students (especially Postgraduate students) are supposed to be busy in school brainstorming on how to find a cure for covid-19! They shouldn't be left wasting away at home!

Do our leaders think at all

FlordFlorez:
I fear who no fear woman. Abeg people, if u wants to marry, try marrying ur friend/bestie. I'm currently dating a girl that was once my bestie for 3years. Its 99% sure im marrying her cos since we've been dating (for 2year), no quarrel whatsoever in our 'table of contents'.

Wait until you're married!

Nor be only bestie

Now he's acting like ENUGU STATE governor, not NSUKKA governor.

However, buildings alone do not make a hospital. There's also need for quality materials and manpower to deliver quality healthcare to the people.

SirWarlock:
It would surprise you. Corona would thrive well in our institutions.

But it'll not thrive in churches and markets?

Open our universities please!
University students are not kids!!!

godwinstringed1:
Schools should not open yet please!

Because you're not affected sheh?

If markets and places of worship are opened, then I don't know why schools should remain shot. It makes no sense!

Empressgifted:
I'm very much aware that inducting into the pharmacist council of Nigeria gives me a provisional license to proceed to internship.

I'm also aware that as a pre-inductee I can be employed as a locum pharmacist under the supervision of a superintendent pharmacist. Anyone that passed through this stage knows this. Thanks though.

As a pre-inductee, you don't have the right to be employed as a locum pharmacist. It's only a privilege if you get so employed and that is why you're encouraged to go to the place where you did your IT, perhaps they might accord you that privilege based on the relationship you had with them during IT. Locum pharmacists are licensed pharmacists who chose not to work on full-time basis.

SirWarlock:
I say this month will really tell for Nigeria and Africa at large.

I doubt if anything worse would happen since we've been in this for nearly three months now.

Empressgifted:
I haven't been inducted yet, thanks for replying

And you're already complaining?

Hope you know you're not a pharmacist until you're inducted?

Investnow2017:
What is your point? I can't get it please.
.

I implied in my post you quoted that if over ten thousand people had been infected so far, it then means that the virus would have permeated the Nigerian populace more than being reported. If that was the case, then we would have been in a crisis situation where more people would have been in critical conditions requiring respiratory support with more fatalities being recorded.

Now, how does my statement above call for you trying to lecture me about number of active cases, discharged cases and those symptomatic or asymptomatic? As if I didn't know already And as if those discharged were not part of the over ten thousand total infections?

Investnow2017:
Do you even try to read at all? Though the cases have reached 10,000+ some out of this have been discharged and some are dead, leaving a balance of some 7,000+. Out of the 7,000 the report is clear that only less than 10 patients are in serious or critical condition.
Some 98% of those that have tested positive are mild to moderate, and majority are asymptomatic. I think wise ones should rather spend their time thanking God than wasting their raising unwarranted doubts which are detrimental to those who want to stay safe.
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Whether recovered, dead, mild, symptomatic or asymptomatic, they're all infected cases. So my dear, you made no sense!

Empressgifted:
They aren't employing.

I guess I'll have to rot at home seeing I don't have any established pharmaceutical relationship.

I don't know why I find this my reply funny

Have you been inducted? Have you interned?