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Sports / Re: Sweden Vs England: World Cup (0 - 2) On 7th July 2018 by MrFairplay4ume(m): 4:45pm On Jul 07, 2018
Chubhie:
Can't believe I slept off watching this game. Boring.

Only making sense cos my investment is only 45 mins away from yielding dividends.

I thought it was only me...

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Career / Re: Over 50 Years Since Britain Left. Why Are So Many African Judges Still by MrFairplay4ume(m): 9:36am On Dec 17, 2017
It is high time we do away with the relics of colonialism and embrace our diversities.
Career / Re: Over 50 Years Since Britain Left. Why Are So Many African Judges Still by MrFairplay4ume(m): 9:32am On Dec 17, 2017
Cc: mynd44

Please let the Law School Argument continue
Career / Over 50 Years Since Britain Left. Why Are So Many African Judges Still by MrFairplay4ume(m): 9:27am On Dec 17, 2017
The British gave up their last colonies in Africa half a century ago. But they left their wigs behind.

Not just any wigs. They are the long, white, horsehair locks worn by high court judges (and King George III). They are so old-fashioned and so uncomfortable, that even British barristers have stopped wearing them.

But in former British colonies — Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Malawi and others — they live on, worn by judges and lawyers. Now, a new generation of African jurists is asking: Why are the continent’s most prominent legal minds still wearing the trappings of the colonizers?

It’s not just a question of aesthetics. The wigs and robes are perhaps the most glaring symbol of colonial inheritance at a time when that history is being dredged up in all sorts of ways. This year, Tanzanian President John Magufuli described a proposed free-trade agreement with Europe as a “form of colonialism.” In Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe still refers to the British as “thieving colonialists.”

The relics of colonialism are scattered across the continent. There are the queen’s namesakes: Victoria Falls north of Zimbabwe; Lake Victoria, bordering three countries in eastern Africa; Victoria Island in Nigeria. There is the left-lane driving, the cricket, the way public education is organised (not organized).

Most cities and streets have received new names since European rule ended. In 2013, Mugabe officially rebaptized Victoria Falls “Mosi Oa Tunya,” or “the smoke that thunders” in the Kololo language.

Yet the wig survives, along with other relics of the colonial courtroom: red robes, white bows, references to judges as “my lord” and “my lady.”

One of the editors of the Nigerian Lawyer blog wrote that wigs weren’t made for the sweltering Lagos heat, where lawyers wilted under their garb. “The culture that invented wig and gown is different from our own and the weather is different,” Unini Chioma wrote.

Increasingly, though, opponents of the colonial outfit aren’t just arguing against inconvenience but against a tradition that African judiciaries appear to be embracing. Britain’s “colonial courts,” which preceded independence, were sometimes brutal. In response to Kenya’s Mau Mau rebellion in the 1950s, for example, the wigged white judges sentenced more than 1,000 people to death for conspiring against colonial rule.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/its-been-50-years-since-britain-left-why-are-so-many-african-judges-still-wearing-wigs/2017/09/14/6dc03b50-7ea6-40f8-9481-7f034498a790_story.html?utm_term=.7a251ff48273
Politics / Re: "Tinubu Lost Son After Showing Interest In Buhari’s Job" – Femi Fani-Kayode by MrFairplay4ume(m): 8:52pm On Nov 04, 2017
HungerBAD:
This guy confuses me.

He was born into a well respected family. Had the best of growing up and wealth. Attended the best schools in the World. Has held numerous top political positions. Handsome,Young,Suave and Wealthy(every man's dream), and my Favorite, he has SLEPT with some of the most BEAUTIFUL WOMEN Nigeria has to offer.

But why is he still MAD?


You made my day, cant stop laughing grin grin grin

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Politics / Sarcasm: Press Release By APC by MrFairplay4ume(m): 6:26pm On Sep 08, 2017
Sarcasm: Press Release by APC

If these avalanche of strikes were to be during the PDP government, this is how APC then would have written the press release:

Nigerians are saddened and perplexed by the nonchalant and crass ineptitude of the PDP government, as critical sectors of the country: health and education are being allowed to go on avoidable strike actions, we are concerned as opposition party, to speak out for millions of students who are now idle and tools in hands of miscreant to unleash terror in the polity.

Again, the resident doctors strike, a sector that concern life of innocent poor Nigerians should not be going on strike in this era of technology, where dialogue can be done electronically, in saner countries the strikes would not be allowed to linger these long.

Consequently, we called for immediate resignation of all the ministers involved in these failed negotiations and indeed the president should know that Nigerians are tired with his ineffectiveness and cluelessness in matters that require urgent attention.

We are using this medium to call on all Nigeria to vote out this government which as failed in all indices of governance come 2015.

We can't continue like this...

Signed

Publicity Secretary, APC
Professor Idi Gong CFR, MMM, GDR, BBC,FCN
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: See The Application Letter A 9 Years Old Boy Wrote To NASA by MrFairplay4ume(m): 12:32pm On Aug 09, 2017
Nice one boy... Not Nigeria I guess.
Politics / Re: Lawyer Sues FG Over Refusal To Confirm Onnoghen As CJN by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:37am On Dec 28, 2016
Attention seeker!!!
Politics / Re: I’m Ready To Dialogue With Militants – Buhari by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:56am On Dec 26, 2016
way to go... violence begets more violence
Politics / Re: FG Budgets N5.6bn For Aso Rock Repairs by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:51am On Dec 26, 2016
waste!!! just imagine what this money could do for our education and health sector. Change indeed !!!!
Nairaland / General / Re: Nairaland Best Poster Of The Year Award by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:43am On Dec 26, 2016
Explorer nailed it!!! Smellymouth always got me laughing with his mimes. grin

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Politics / Re: Dasukigate: Buhari’s Close Friend, Jafaru Isa Returns N170m by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:35am On Dec 26, 2016
the money needed to fund the budget will soon complete ... they should pay NPower stipend I need money. grin
Education / Re: Unijos Suspends Professor Who Was Caught Cheating In An Exam by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:34am On Dec 26, 2016
So sorry for her
Politics / Re: APC Npower Scheme And How The Deceived Nigerians by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:17am On Dec 24, 2016
kITATITA:
@enaburekhanjosh you should calm down if you are a beneficiary. So you thought that you'd be paid for December and you haven't been paid. You need the right attitude to be able to gain from the scheme. You haven't done any work either. Do you know that in the public service, most Agencies don't pay until after three months? And some government workers are still owed their November salaries. You deserve your stipend but calm down and adopt a positive attitude. Ranting on Nairaland won't pay you.

Well said! Majority of those ranting are just willing to collect the money without doing the job.

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Politics / Re: PHOTO: Copy Of A Letter Bola Ige Wrote To Secondary School Students In 1981 by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:07am On Dec 24, 2016
Education is the key.
Politics / Re: I Can’t Be Cowed By Federal Agencies – Wike by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:05am On Dec 24, 2016
cowed? you can't be goated too. this man talks too much these days. undecidedcowed? you can't be goated too. this man talks too much these days.

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Celebrities / Re: Humblesmith Bows Down To Greet Wizkid At The Headies (Photos) by MrFairplay4ume(m): 7:02am On Dec 24, 2016
so how does that buy rice this season

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Politics / Re: Fayose Tricked His Colleagues & Hijacked The Convention For His Interest-kashamu by MrFairplay4ume(m): 4:42am On Jun 20, 2016
PDP house of commotion. That was how they deceived Oga Jonathan.

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Sports / Re: Checkout African Players In Euro 2016 Football Tournament by MrFairplay4ume(m): 8:03am On Jun 16, 2016
This is "leg drain" how can Africa win world cup?
Politics / Re: PHOTOS: See How School Children Welcomed Governor Aregbesola Yesterday by MrFairplay4ume(m): 8:17am On Jun 15, 2016
Governor Hafusalary!!
Foreign Affairs / Re: Clinton Wins D.C. Democratic Primary As Trump Comes Third On Republican Side by MrFairplay4ume(m): 4:51am On Jun 15, 2016
I prefer an Hillary Clinton than a racist Trump who could trump up more wars with his fascist and supremacist ideologies. Behold after the first African-American president comes the first female president. Democrats creating records back to back! Gbam!!!!

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Crime / Re: Security Guards Killed In Abuja By Robbers During Operation (Photos) by MrFairplay4ume(m): 4:47am On Jun 15, 2016
Kullu nafsin zaikatun maut
Indeed every soul shall have a taste of death. May Allah rest their souls!!

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Sports / Re: Corpse Of Amodu Shuaibu Arrives Okpella, His Home Town In Edo State For Burial by MrFairplay4ume(m): 5:25pm On Jun 11, 2016
Kulu nafsin zaikatul maut
Every soul shall have a taste of death!
May Allah rest his soul. Ameen

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Culture / Re: Emir Sanusi Celebrates 2 Years In Power by MrFairplay4ume(m): 5:22pm On Jun 11, 2016
Two years on "throne" is the best register to use. Thank me later.

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Politics / Re: How Buhari Ruined Nigeria In 1Year In Pictures - PDP by MrFairplay4ume(m): 8:12am On May 29, 2016
Shame on PDP!!!

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Business / Re: Ibe Kachikwu Confirms Fuel To Now Sell For N145 by MrFairplay4ume(m): 5:54pm On May 11, 2016
This is height of hypocracy on the part of APC led government apology to GEJ. Is time to occupy Nigeria!!!

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Politics / Re: As Usual, Kano Gov. Dozing Up At Katsina Economic Summit - PIC by MrFairplay4ume(m): 5:53pm On May 11, 2016
This man in my opinion lacks the charisma to govern a complex state like Kano but the Buhari phenomenon was responsible for his victory. Sleeping gone bad....

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Politics / I Will Recontest In 2019 – JONATHAN by MrFairplay4ume(m): 5:12pm On May 10, 2016
ormer president Goodluck Jonathan has declared his interest to run for presidency in 2019 in Bayelsa State today. A jubilant crowd erupted as news leaked that the former president would be holding a press briefing this afternoon. In a statement released by his media secretary, the former president said, he has been inundated with calls from famous Nigerians to reconsider and salvage the economy from the current decay under the APC led government.


The statement reads in part: “A while ago I stood at the stood Eagle Square, to offer myself for election as the President of our beloved country on the platform of our great party; the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). I decided to run for office because of the many troubles our dear country faced. In a hotly contested election, we ‘lost’ the election to the opposition. We would have rejected the election results but decided my personal ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
“I made it clear then that when I leave office, Nigerians will understand the freedom they enjoyed under my administration. Are my I saint? Certainly not. Were my Ministers saints? Certainly not. But the opposition have unleashed untold hardship on Nigerians. I read from the news how power generation dropped to zero for a few hours. I read how the minister of State petroleum told Nigerians that he is not a magician to fix Nigerian oil problems. As we speak, subsidy regime has returned. As we speak the current government have reverted pump price to where we left it.


“Over the years, the Almighty God has made it possible for me to develop a bond with you and I am grateful for your support and understanding in the difficult periods we have journeyed through. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, as I stand here this day being April 1, I declare to you that our stewardship has not been without challenges. We dealt with waves of insurgencies, vandalization of our nation’s pipelines and armed banditry. Let me crave the indulgence of all present here to stand up to observe a minutes silence in honor of fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers who lost their lives in Agatu. The situation in Agatu and elsewhere has cast a dark cloud on our Nation but we will surely win. A number of young men and women have been kidnapped by these criminal elements including our daughters from Enugu and Kanu States.


“During my tenure, we established a Presidential Initiative for the North East, the Victim Support Fund and the Safe School Initiative. These programs built Almajiri schools and opened brand new universities across all regions in this country. I read how the APC led government dissolved the governing board of universities and sacked the vice chancellors. We did what we did to better the lots of less privileged among us. Today, those dreams are but a mirage.


“I am grateful to all Nigerians for standing with me and my ministers despite the persecution we have so far face by the current administration. Let me also thank the leaders and elders of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party, for the opportunity reposed on all PDP governors and House of Assembly members. I am overwhelmed by the trust, confidence and support of the various organs of our party, the Board of Trustees, the National Caucus, the National Executive Committee, the National Working Committee, the PDP Governors Forum, members of the PDP Caucuses of the National Assembly, and others. This trust showed itself in the just concluded Rivers state re-run elections. This day affords me the opportunity to continue the conversation of development we started together. We must develop our country.

Source VANGUARD.ORORG
www.nigerianewsheadlines.com/2016/05/08/i-will-recontest-in-2019-goodluck-jonathan-vanguard-org/
Politics / Re: Caption This Femi Fani-kayode Photo With EFCC securities by MrFairplay4ume(m): 9:36am On May 10, 2016
shocked undecided
Jokes Etc / Re: Is It True I Am Very Handsome?{photos] by MrFairplay4ume(m): 9:33am On May 10, 2016
Very handsome and legsome, in fact you are lipsome because you are friend to Ug li a Chinese legend grin grin
Politics / Re: PICS: Students Killed In Fatal Auto Crash On Their Way Back To Kano From Lagos by MrFairplay4ume(m): 1:01pm On May 04, 2016
Innalillahi was inna illahi rajiun may Allah grant them Aljannah. Condolences to their parents!
Crime / Re: L.A country Sheriff destory consificated weapons (photo) by MrFairplay4ume(m): 12:57pm On May 04, 2016
Op is confiscated and destroyed check your spellings.

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