TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 3:49pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Seun: should we have a new thread for season 6? Nope. |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 3:38pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
iAmCharis: Me too.  See who caught up Hi dear, hope you enjoyed the series? |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 3:03pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Akanniade: I believe so too. Seeing John Snow lifeless body really shocked her. The lord of light has to come up with a new trick in his archive , Thoros of Myr is not nearby. Nothing is impossible  |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 2:44pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
JoeBlocks: I wouldn't know. But let's wait and see. And don't put idea in our heads.  Hehe You are yet to see spoilers, cuz what I wrote can't be compared to one. |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 2:37pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Gbola5: Killing anybody wouldn't make anybody Queen. Doran wouldn't have killed her IMO...probably send her to Ghaston Grey for the rs St of her life. Killed or get killed ?! With Trystane gone, who do you think would succeed Doran? Well, your opinion she wasn't ready to take, she had to do what she was certain of, besides, she never liked Doran. |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 12:29pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
JoeBlocks: Spoiler alert!!! Lol. Haha Like who doesn't think that  |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 12:25pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
Gbola5: What's the deal with Ellaria killing Doran and Trystane? That's just the problem I have with the episode... It was a matter of 'Killed or get killed' She would have been killed instead. That note given to Doran talks about myrcella's death and it would have been traced to her. Killing Trystane makes her queen, just what she wants, no more weak kings ruling dorne. She's definitely someone to look out for as the series unfold. |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 11:46am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Akanniade: If John snow is really dead, why is his body still on a slab and not burnt. He may be dead but I believe his body still has a role to play. Mostly boring episode except for the Mellisandre revelation. I think you feel this way because you've been eager to know the fate of Jon snow which is still unknown. Try watching it a second time. It's up to melisandre to give life to Jon snow I think. |
TV/Movies › Re: Game Of Thrones Discussion (Beware Of Spoilers) by luxanne(f): 11:37am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Hehe, sure these directors won't go ahead and relieve us of the suspense on Jon snow with the first ep, they just won't na... The suspense must continue but for how long?
Attaboy theon. Willing to give himself up for sansa. I loved how brienne came through for sansa if not, she'll be dead meat going back to ramsay.
And melisandre and the dornish women, I didn't envisage those coming...nice twist.
@arya, I have a feeling she's being trained for a great task ahead, but for now, she has to learn how to fight blind.
In all, well, not a bad start even tho I expected more. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 9:06pm On Mar 30, 2016 |
vicky85: any pictures........... How do you mean please? |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Fourth Edition Chatroom by luxanne(f): 3:00pm On Mar 30, 2016 |
danyel09: I think it is high time the judging process for this debate be put under great consideration.what are the criteria for scoring, are they religiously followed ?who are the moderators, are they impartial ?It is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf that this round results between LASU and OAU is anothercase of terrible, corrupt and questionable situations which we may soon start leaving or playing with if we don't start dealing with them now. We are not justcalled the future for nothing. One of our responsibilities is to rescue our educational system which is in a state of quagmire. I salute those that birthed this whole thing, bit we are already getting it wrong.The debate results are not fair, and they are not right.Many people here will agree with me that the LASU team pulled this off. People had started congratulating them even before the results were released, it showed how glaring it was that they are rightful winners. They pulled off an excellent argument, the rebutting may not be great as some of the questions may even be considered vague but that did not stop people from congratulating team LASU for a great job. Team LASU has been robbed inbroad daylight and we request that ;1)the debate process be reviewed by neutral people2) fynestboi should not moderate, we and almost everyone here has lost trust in him as it is glaring that he has a big interest and thereby breaches the general principle " Nemo judex in causa sua" 3) the round between team LASU and team OAU be reviewed and if deem fit, should be taken again4) the announced result on the debate round between team LASU and team OAU should be annulled. 5) Seun, Obinoscopy, lalasticlala this should be givenserious consideration. The most hilarious of your outburst. Well, I would have taken you seriously if you had said all debate from the first edition till date should be annulled but with the emboldened? It's quite obvious what this outburst is about. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Fourth Edition Chatroom by luxanne(f): 2:50pm On Mar 30, 2016 |
danyel09: cowardly act again, after bragging about your QUALIFIED judges, provide information on them now you can't and you want to make us believe the whole system is not flawed. Seun you need to see this. You need proof because you are Horlapelumi or Timidelaw or any of our debaters or what exactly? I read from your post that you have been following the debate from her first edition, so tell me, why didn't you request for a rerun when LASU won the last edition? Oh, I get... The judges weren't biased then. Lool. Smh?! |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Fourth Edition Chatroom by luxanne(f): 2:26pm On Mar 30, 2016 |
@Catalyst4real, Hello  I have lot of things to say concerning your outburst but I'll rather not 'cuz if I do, it may aggravate the issue or perhaps cause some rivalry between you and your team mate and I wouldn't want that. However, I need to reassure you that whoever judged your debate are judges who have been part of this exercise from day one, hence they can be called upon at any given time to stand in for the other just as you can get yourself a replacement when not available...there is absolutely nothing wrong in doing that. Secondly, I know what I had to do to be present for that debate despite the initial time scheduled for kick off and I could have simply told Fynestboi off to go find a replacement given the timing he called me later on for the debate, but there I was through it all, same as HerexG, but that doesn't go to prove that, those who couldn't be present for the debate aren't serious minded individuals, c'mon, it will be unfair to come to such a conclusion given that the timing for that debate was altered and their previous engagements in other debates. Thirdly, we aren't getting paid for this Catalyst4real, no not one of us, save for you debaters, that is, getting awarded at the end of this competition, with some of the judges sponsoring, but you will never see us complain cuz we enjoy being part of this team, voluntarily. So at this point I'll say it's really sad that you can call any of these judges biased, same judges who have been there from the essay submission stage till now and without a token? They need to be rather applauded if you ask me. And finally, I know you are deeply upset about your school losing out from this competition but deep down within you, you know we did our best to make that debate as fair as possible, seeing that we had to break our procedures, and instead of having a 2 to one battle, we had to appeal to your opponent for a duo, haba Catalyst4real, we don't deserve this kind of outburst from you na, we don't. However, I need you to let it go Catalyst4real, let it... Hope to see you around for the third place match...  |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 5:58pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
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Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 5:54pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
@Horlapelumi, Emaculate99, and OAUTemitayo Congratulations guys. Kindly send your mobile numbers to nairalandinterschooldebate@gmail.com for a surprise package. Courtesy, Ymodulus  |
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Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 5:03pm On Mar 29, 2016*. Modified: 5:42pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
FIRST SPOT... Topic: 1914 Amalgamation - A Historical Mistake?
Stance: Supporting.OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY.. [img] http://www.nairaland.com/attachments/1403632_oau-logo_jpegfd792ca2348535d7a50271d82c1b576d[/img] OAUTemitayo: Amalgamation of Nigeria: An Historic mistake: Position: Support OauTemitayo Representing OAU.
The foundation of any civil society is justice, fairness and equity. Amalgamation is the mixture of two or more things together according to Colin's dictionary. The amalgamation of Southern and Northern protectorate in 1914 was the height of injustice and insensitivity by the British colonialists on the right to self determination of the various ethnic groups living across the area. Any society or country built on falsehood, deception and unwilling compulsion of several homogenous people against their will into one will fail. The balkanisation of the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, Sudan, Pakistan and India is a pointer to this. Even advanced socities such as United Kingdom (Northern Ireland and Scotland), Spain (Catalonia and Basquets) Canada (French speaking part) are still battling with secessionist agitations as a result of lumping together people of diverse cultures and languages. Nigeria was actually created as a company by the British as the United Africa Company to expand British business and hegemony. According to Chief Richard Akinjide, the British amalgamated only the administration of the southern and northern protectorates of Nigeria and not the inhabiting people. Justice demands that people should be involved in all decisions that can make or mar them now or in the future. It is a known and unarguable fact at no time did the Yorubas, Igbos, Hausas, Itsekiris and other ethnic groups sat down together to approve their forceful union. By excluding the indigenous people from taking part in the decision that will decide their future, the British committed a deplorable crime against humanity. The amalgamation which was deliberate and calculative is today why Nigeria has refused to be a home desired by all. If the Igbos are not agitating today for Biafra, the Niger Delta would be canvassing for the control of their resources. It is known worldwide that countries with people of the same language, culture and tradition are usually united and focused on development. The British deliberately lumped together people of diverse ethnicity, language and tradition just to serve their own administrative and financial interest. Even British colonial officers such as the legendary Harold Smith has confessed that the amalgamation of Nigeria was wrong and unfair to some parts of Nigeria. The amalgamation was done in such a way that a particular part of the country has some sort of political leverage over the other parts. Such is the political leverage that issues such as expertise, qualifications and intellectual ability are being shoved aside on the basis of Federal character. A look at admission requirements for entering Nigerian universities will highlight the injustice being meted on brilliant students from certain parts of Nigeria through their disqualification not because they did not perform better than some admitted students, but because of an unfair and illogical policy called Educationally less developed states program which demands that less intelligent students be admitted before them. This injustice is not peculiar to the education sector, it is a general norm in all spheres of life in Nigeria. This has led to promotion of mediocrity over expertise in government settings and the nation as a whole. The result of the above is the failure of Nigeria to develop economically, and politically beyond the yardstick of a third world country due to the supremacy of federal character over intelligence and expertise. Such is the flawed foundation of the country that even after over hundred years of the amalgamation, Nigeria is still battling with basic problems such as food security problems (we are still importing majority of what we are eating such as rice and others even though we have an arable land that is more than enough), inadequate power generation (despite spending over twenty trillion naira on the sector we are still generating 4000MW for a population of over 160 million when South Africa a country with half population of ours generates over 50,000MW), poor road network, poor health facilities, terrible education sector (or how do you explain students dying on the collapse of classrooms that should have been renovated) etc. This are problems synonymous with mediocrity, lack of direction, loss of sense of dignity and poor leadership born out of the apparent lopsidedness of the country structurally. The mistrust among the over 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria has led to unending ethnic clashes and the loss of millions of lives. The Nigerian civil war, Itsekiri Vs Ijaw, Fulani vs Agatu in the middle belt, Hausas vs Jos indigenes, Yoruba vs Hausa at mile 12 and many more are examples. Even our celebrated leaders such as Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikwe and Ahmadu Bello did not believe in the oness of Nigerians considering the various divisive statements credited to them. Salient issues such as accountability and corruption cases are usually given ethnic colouration by opposing ethnic groups trying to support their kinsmen who in most cases are only using them as a means to an end. The fact that majority of European and Asian countries are made up majorly of one ethnic group and the progress, development and peace existing in such countries when compared with the homogenous countries of Africa which have been riddled with so many problems such as ethnic wars and poor leadership points to the fact the amalgamation of several ethnic groups into one as done in Nigeria was a great mistake. Conclusively, if after hundred years we are still battling with issues such as ethnic clashes, mistrust and basic economic problems such as food scarcity, then we need to have a rethink and accept the fact that the amalgamation of Nigeria which is the foundation of the entity called Nigeria is faulty and therefore will lead us to nowhere.
References:
Amalgamation of Nigeria www.unitedijaw.com/amalgamation.htm The conflict between Itsekiri and Ijaw in Warri Delta www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ad6864.html Yoruba and Hausa clash at Mile 12 www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/03/03/five-killed-several-cars-vandalized-as-hausa-yoruba-clash-in-lagos/ Many killed as Fulani and Agatu people clash dailypost.ng/2016/02/23/breaking-many-killed-as-suspected-fulani-herdsmen-raid-agatu-community/ The causes of Nigerian civil war www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-were-causes-biafran-nigerian-civil-war-what-466264 Legendary Harold Smith Speaks about Nigeria https://haroldsmithmemorial./2011/01/05/legendary-harold-smith-speaks-about-nigeria/ |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 4:18pm On Mar 29, 2016*. Modified: 5:39pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
Second Spot... Topic: 1914 Amalgamation - A Historical Mistake?
Stance: SupportingOBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY.. [img] http://www.nairaland.com/attachments/1403632_oau-logo_jpegfd792ca2348535d7a50271d82c1b576d[/img] emaculate99: “The southern Nigerians who are swarming into this region daily in large number are really intruders… they are not welcomed here in the North. Since the amalgamation in 1914, the British has been trying to make Nigeria one country, but the Nigerian people are different in every way including religion… We here in North, take it that Nigeria’s unity is not for us.” – Tafawa Balewa.
“The mistake of 1914 has come to light” – the Sardauna of Sokoto.
“Nigeria is not a nation, it is a mere geographical expression … to which life was given by the diabolic amalgamation of 1914, that amalgamation will ever remain the most painful injury inflicted on the Southern Nigeria.” – Obafemi Awolowo.
Standing on the already established protocol, I am Emaculate Ife representing OAU. I write to support the motion which states: “1914 Amalgamation – a historical mistake?” Before I continue, let me represent the issue of 1914 amalgamation with this:
In plastic industry, thermoset plastics are made in such a way that a very high temperature is needed to cure them. If there is any mistake, reheating it will make binding impossible because its chemical makeup necessary for binding will be decomposed. The manufacturer has no other option than to completely break the defective product up.
Historically, the 1914 amalgamation of Nigeria stemmed out from the 1884/85 scramble of Africa which took no recourse for the interest of the people in the communities that were being shared. The location which happened to be the present day Nigeria was the portion given to Britain and which was enclosed by the portion given to France. France unlike Britain, thought of the people to some extent and chose not to amalgamate the communities in the said portion. With lack of knowledge of the people in the communities, the British joined them together to aid administrative convenience and economic purposes. But should administrative convenience and economic purpose be greater than people’s interest?
As citizens of a colonised country, we were merely the slaves of the colonialists who had to do what our masters said. Should we still allow ourselves to be controlled by the slave masters’ unfavourable structure even after getting our independence from the slave masters? Amalgamation is something of the colonialists who without recourse for us joined us (who are incompatible) together and impliedly charged us to live together as one for their economic purpose. Should we still continue to live under a unification which was consummated, without consultation, purely for the colonialists’ economic purpose rather than our own interest? I doubt it.
Moreover, the mistake of the 1914 amalgamation has been expressed by eminent personalities like Obafemi Awolowo, Tafawa Balewa and a host of others and have been put into action by the Biafrans in 1967 and recently. These eminent personalities had more experience about Nigeria as a whole so they understood perfectly what they said. Also, the previous and current protest for Biafra state stem out from amalgamation. Without amalgamation, there will be no civil war that led to the death of millions of people, malnourishment and deprivation of human rights.
Furthermore, it has been noted by UNESCO that “… no single type of foreign university can in itself, meet the aspirations of the African people for social and economic development.” That means people who school in foreign university cannot meet the aspiration of the African for social and economic development. Lord Lugard schooled at a foreign university. Therefore, Lord Luggard cannot give a policy that will meet the aspirations of African for social and economic development without it failing in these aspects.
Although, every Nigerian regards himself as a Nigerian but tribalism has put the status ‘Nigerian’ into a state of oblivion. When it comes to issues affecting one’s tribe/ethnic, the status ‘Nigeria', will be thrown into dustbin and each will declare their allegiance for their tribe/ethnic. This sometime leads to bloodshed. An example is the recent tribal fight at Mile 12 between Hausa and Yoruba.
Come to think of it, if the 1914 amalgamation is not a mistake, then people should take themselves as Nigerians and not the other way round. Provided by Nigerian constitution, any person who is a Nigerian by birth can contest as the governor of Nigeria provided that S182 of the constitution does not apply to him, but can an Igbo contest as the governor of Lagos without being told the history of his life that Lagos state belongs to the Yoruba (West) and not any other part of Nigeria? Nigeria and not the people is amalgamated.
Consequently, the country was designed during amalgamation to give more powers to the Northern part of Nigeria who are not educated in the western way as a result of the British policy that ousted their western education in order to curtail them from being as intellectual as Indian Muslims. In a bid to strengthen their (British) control over the whole country, more powers were given to the North and were made to enjoy the dividends of amalgamation even till today at the expense of other communities, thereby leading to a violent revolt against the government. Till today, Northern Nigeria still enjoy the consolidation of powers given to them by the Europeans and this has led to unhealthy relationship among the regions making up the present day Nigeria. This was further confirmed by the words of Sir Ahmadu Bello who said that “the new nation called Nigeria should be an estate of our great grandfather, Othman Dan Fodio, we must ruthlessly prevent a change of power. We must use the minorities in the North as willing tools and the south as conquered territories and never allowed them to rule over us … have control over their future.”
With this, the current Biafran protest and the outpour of the Hausa and Yoruba leaders, I believe, you will throw your support behind me that the 1914 amalgamation is nothing but a mistake.
REFERENCE
www.thewillnigeria.com/news/opinion-is-1914-amalgamtion-a-blessing-or-a-curse
www.myfinancialintelligence.com/content/amalgamation--1914-was-it-mistake
www.chikaforafrica.com
1999 constitution of Nigeria 2011 as amended. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 4:12pm On Mar 29, 2016*. Modified: 5:37pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
TOPIC: 1914 Amalgamation - A Historical Mistake?
Stance: Opposing LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY.. https://www.nigeriaschool.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lagos-state-university-lasu.jpghorlapelumi: One love, one heart . . Let’s get together and feel all right I once argued that Lord Lugard wrote that lyrics, not because I don’t know Bob Marley but because he took an action in 1914 and the result as well as the reason were sum up in those lyrics. Greetings moderators, distinguish adjudicators, fellow rational thinkers and amiable Nairalanders. I am horlapelumi of Lagos State University. I hope we can have a long and happy relationship together as I tend to have difficulty with small talk, so let's get to the chase while we debate about the glorious call of 1914 among a group of people called the giant of Africa; ‘THE ALMAGATION OF NIGERIA’ through this beautiful platform NAIRALAND which no reasonable man would call a ‘mistake’. I stand to oppose the motion “Amalgamation of 1914, Historical Mistake”. To amalgamate means to unite, combine or blend. It is an act or process in which two or more things fuse together to form a new potent thing. Amalgamation results in the formation of a new (separate) company which has a unique name, identity and existence. In this light, amalgamation is the creation of a new state by the coming together of two or more states. Popular example is the joining together of the Northern and Southern protectorate to form a NIGERIA. It is assumed by progressive historians that the amalgamation was to provide good administration and encourage internal trade throughout the country of diverse nations and a large market. Indeed, the post amalgamation period witnessed movements of people throughout the country with heavier traffic towards the North. There was also expanded trade culminating in the movement of goods from south to north and north to south, for instance, activities at the popular Onitsha market. It is important to note that, before the invasion by the British, many empires within the Nigerian territory had made spirited efforts to unify the various tribes within West Africa. The Oyo Empire was known to have extended its empire up north towards Niger republic and deep west into Dahomey. The Fulani Empire was also known to have made spirited efforts to conquer and unify various tribes in Nigeria during the pre-colonial days. All these goes to say that there was a pre-colonial effort to unify the various tribes in Nigeria, the British only helped in speeding up the process. Should we then call such a generous act a mistake? It is interesting to know that many of the proponents of ‘Nigeria amalgamation a curse’ are of the opinion that Nigerian people are different in every way including religion, custom, language and aspiration, In fact that we`re all Africans might have misguided the British Government but they fail to realise that; We are all equal in the fact that we are all different. We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same. We are united by the reality that all colours and all cultures are distinct & individual. We are harmonious in the reality that we are all held to this earth by the same gravity. We don't share blood, but we share the air that keeps us alive. I will not blind myself and say that my black brother or brown sister is not different from me. But my brother or sister is as much as I am me. If we can’t survive with others, how we survive with ourselves. I will like to avert our mind to certain incidents that happened after the union of 1914. History has it that after the amalgamation of 1914 Politically and economically, things appeared normal until the introduction of the Legislative Council which brought together representatives from the north and the southern parts of the country and months after this the late Prime Minister of Nigeria, Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was reported in 1952 in a speech in the Northern House of Assembly, Kaduna, that `the Southern people who are swarming into this region daily in large numbers are really intruder. This establish the fact that, amalgamation was never the problem; issues plaguing the country range from leadership to ethnic and religious jingoism which some leaders deliberately played up to further divide the country. Is it not amazing how the incompetence of the present leaders could be blamed on events which happened about one hundred years ago? Many still relates fault from those halcyon days of British political ingenuity of 1914 to the present turbulent period of insurgency in the North, kidnapping and robberies in the South and deepening poverty all over the country when events have changed dramatically leaving vestiges of political bitterness, ethnic terrorism and religious intolerance. There are claims and even confessions that the amalgamation was for the economic interest of the British, oh no! It was not only for their interest as it turns out to be a blessing to the amalgamated, take for instance, the first motion for Independence was moved in 1953, years after the amalgamation and in togetherness despite northern objection at first, the course was pursued and achieved. At independence, we inherited a nation built on unity in diversity, peace, freedom and justice and a national anthem that emphasised that unity, irrespective of our complexities. The first stanza of that sacred song, “Nigeria we hail thee” was formulated to reflect good virtues and ideals, our shared values. It was a national hymn we all felt proud to sing as children and adults. It’s scintillating lyrics and captivating wording inspired in every Nigeria, the spirit of nationalism and patriotism. Then we became so unfaithful with ourselves, faulting the force that brought us together, seeking independence out of independence as in the case of the Biafrans. After 100 years, we had oracles of the British from Nigeria saying amidst other things that Nigeria was built to last for 100 years only and we can’t survive beyond that. Distinguish judges, adjudicators and my ever attentive audience, such arguments shows no respect for common sense, conclusively, because OUR AMALGAMATION IS NOT A MISTAKE, OUR AMALGAMATION IS UNIQUE BECAUSE DESPERATE UNITS WERE MERGED TOGETHER AND WE ARE STILL TOGETHER even after 100 years!
REFERENCES • https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/unity • http://kalyan-city..com.ng/2012/04/what-is-amalgamation-definition-meaning.html •http://www.myfinancialintelligence.com/content/amalgamation-1914-was-it-mistake#sthash.th8NYYIM.dpuf • http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/aliyu-harps-benefits-1914-amalgamation/ AMALGAMATION OF 1914: Was it a mistake? • http://saharareporters.com/2014/03/10/1914-amalgamation-mistake-or-blessing-onyiorah-chiduluemije-paschal • https://www.nairaland.com/1081002/1914-amalgamation-historical-mistake-nairaland • https://www.nairaland.com/1202792/document-nigerias-amalgamation-1914-picture • http://www.famous-quotes.com/topic.php?tid=1256 |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 3:59pm On Mar 29, 2016*. Modified: 9:52pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
And now, to the just concluded semi finals we have, from the third spot, the list is going to be done in a descending order and most importantly, according to the scores collated by their officiating Judges. So here goes, Taking the third spot, we have from the Lagos State University, Horlapelumi with 76%. Congratulations Sir 
To the second spot, with a 1% variance away from the third spot, the debater with the highest best score so far, and from Obafemi Awolowo University, we have Emaculate99 with 77%. Congratulations Sir
And now to the last man standing, one who has been present in all rounds of our best debaters' essay thread the one who has finally, finally fought his way bravely to the first spot with just a 1% variance away from the second spot and a 2% variance away from the third spot, He's no other than, with 78%, from the school with the motto - “For learning and culture ”I present to you, from Obafemi Awolowo University , our very own, OAUTemitayo  A Hearty Congratulation Sir  Wow, you will agree with me that Team OAU got this semi final round of NISD, but will they be able to hold the spot down through the finals of this great competition or will it be taken by Team Unilorin, the school they will be contending with during the finals? Well, it's just a matter of time and we shall surely find out then. You just stay following 
However, we shall not fail to also give honorary mentions to the following debaters present during the semi finals: 1. Temidelaw - 73%
2. Neyoor - 71%
3. Catalyst4real - 69%Well done Sirs, we do appreciate you all  The Best Essays for the Semi Final round comes next... |
Education › Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals Best Debaters' Essays by luxanne(op): 2:54pm On Mar 29, 2016*. Modified: 9:38pm On Mar 29, 2016 |
Good day Ladies and Gentlemen.
It is the best debaters' essay thread where we celebrate debaters with the highest scores after each stage of the competition. But first let us refresh your memory with the previous best.
For the quarter finals, we had the following:
3. Aysuccess99 - 70%
2. OAUTemitayo - 75%
1. Emaculate99 - 80% (The highest and best score of them all)
The Elimination stage,
3. OAUTemitayo - 74%
2. Abuklaw - 75%
1. ObiZEAL - 78.8%
And the essay submission stage,
3. Sammyscholar - 42%
2. OAUTemitayo and Menzo4u - 43%
1. Abuklaw - 47%
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
1. Djhack1
2. Catalyst4real 3. Eduntee
4. LARRYDKING
5. Penplayer |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals: Winner:: Unilorin: by luxanne(op): 6:56pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Well done Catalyst4real and Neyoor.
Scores will be posted as soon as Fynestboi logs in.
Thank you. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Fourth Edition Chatroom by luxanne(f): 6:50pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Neyoor: During the course of the debate. One of the judges Mr herexG directed a question to my opponent and it was answered by Abuklaw, who is not part of today's contest. I don't know if that is allowed because even though my team mates were around throughout. They didn't interrupt the exercise.
Cc:
Luxanne
Fynestboi Thanks. I saw that and it has been noted. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Fourth Edition Chatroom by luxanne(f): 6:49pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Abuklaw: Thanks luxanne but please look into my complaint. Abuklaw, I need you to take time and read through the chitchat on this thread to see where your opponent pleaded your presence as being paramount for today's debate. Your response tonight is not so befitting of you. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals: Winner:: Unilorin: by luxanne(op): 6:15pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Catalyst4real: Answered it already Seen  @Tourshaw, not on this thread please. Thank you. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals: Winner:: Unilorin: by luxanne(op): 6:01pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Mordecai: Catalyst4real, you wrote and I quote:
All the graduate had to do was listen, learn and pass exams.
It doesn't go beyond that, The institution already has everything in place, and all the wards have to do to attain excellence is to learn and prove they have learned by passing the examinations.
Do they all pass the examinations? When they do, do they all get the same grades? Do they all assimilate whatever the institution has to offer in the same way? Do the graduates all turn out the same?
If they do not, what factor makes the difference in what kind of graduates they become? A question for you Catalyst4real. Your concluding statement should be posted afterwards. Thank you. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals: Winner:: Unilorin: by luxanne(op): 5:59pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
@Abuklaw.
I plead you stop posting on here and let this debate go on.
Team Unilorin has the right to consent to your request or not to given their patience earlier and if they have chosen not to consent, let us respect their decision please.
Thank you. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals: Winner:: Unilorin: by luxanne(op): 5:42pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Thanks HerexG for your analysis  Alright, let us now post our concluding statement. Catalyst4real, Neyoor |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals: Winner:: Unilorin: by luxanne(op): 5:38pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Neyoor: No, I don't think there's need for that any more. It's alright then. Abuklaw, you have your answer. |
Education › Re: Nairaland Interschool Debate Semi Finals: Winner:: Unilorin: by luxanne(op): 5:36pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
Tourshaw: bleeped up!!! I didn't know you will be here for it. My battery is just 2% now and nowhere to charge. Pained me o. I thought it was Graciouslolo for this round? |