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PoliticsRe: PT Candidate Olawepo-hashim Overtakes Buhari On Social Media by mrrights(op): 11:01am On Dec 07, 2018
lol
EducationRe: NOUN Student Emerges NANS Zone C Director Of Peace And Conflict Resolution by mrrights: 10:59am On Dec 07, 2018
cheesy
PoliticsRe: PT Candidate Olawepo-hashim Overtakes Buhari On Social Media by mrrights(op): 9:17am On Dec 07, 2018
Hashim will soon over take Atiku aswell
PoliticsRe: PT Candidate Olawepo-hashim Overtakes Buhari On Social Media by mrrights(op): 2:07am On Dec 07, 2018
Focus on the issues
PoliticsRe: PT Candidate Olawepo-hashim Overtakes Buhari On Social Media by mrrights(op): 1:03am On Dec 07, 2018
Kingwizzy16:
Free and fair

Buhari won't get to 3rd position




Thank God the election is between Fulani and Fulani once there's rigging they should start killing themselves that's side no wahala
This is an issue based election, not tribe based. Focus on the issues and it would do you much good
EducationRe: Only Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 1:01am On Dec 07, 2018
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EducationRe: Only Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 12:59am On Dec 07, 2018
It is well
PoliticsPT Candidate Olawepo-hashim Overtakes Buhari On Social Media by mrrights(op): 12:57am On Dec 07, 2018
PT candidate Olawepo-Hashim overtakes Buhari on Social Media

SOCIAL media engagements, especially on Facebook, have indicated that the Peoples Trust (PT) presidential candidate Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has surpassed a vast majority of the other candidates in popularity.

A look at the rating conducted by an independent body in Abuja indicated that as of December 6, Olawepo-Hashim had pushed President Muhammadu Buhari to a distant third position.

Taking a critical look at the analysis of the Facebook engagements yesterday, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar had 25,000 engagements, PT’s candidate Olawepo-Hashim recorded 19,900, leaving Buhari at a distant third position with only 10,400 engagements.

Presidential candidates such as Fela Durotoye of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) and Kingsley Moghalu of Young Progressives Party (YPP) had only 6,700 and 5,200 engagements respectively.

With this development, political analysts, especially on social media, had reasoned that the agitation by a larger section of the Nigerian population for a credible alternative in 2019 was already coming to the fore.

Olawepo-Hashim, aptly described as a political bridge between the North and South, had in recent times gained more followership that cuts across women and youth nationwide.

Reports also indicated that discussions with over 20 political parties have reached an advanced stage in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, which is expected to culminate in the collapse of these political structures into Olawepo-Hashim’s People’s Trust.

Apart from Facebook, Olawepo-Hashim has a good followership on twitter and Instagram, in addition to the goodwill and support he enjoys from the people wherever his campaign train visits.

http://thenationonlineng.net/pt-candidate-olawepo-hashim-overtakes-buhari-social-media/
PoliticsRe: Ghali N'abba Dumps APC For PDP by mrrights: 12:29am On Dec 07, 2018
Ghali didn't join PDP, he actually joined People's Trust to support Olawepo Hashim presidential candidate
PoliticsRe: As A Nigerian, Do You Have Integrity? Olawepo Hashim Steers Debate by mrrights: 1:54pm On Dec 06, 2018
Yes, i agree with Hashim. This is the kind of president Nigeria needs to inspire confidence and bring our positive history to live
PoliticsRe: Breaking: Convener Of PACT, Endorses Olawepo Hashim For President by mrrights: 1:38pm On Dec 04, 2018
gohashim2019

PoliticsRe: Who Is Jimi Agbaje's Deputy? by mrrights: 1:32pm On Dec 04, 2018
gohashim2019

PoliticsRe: Usman Mohammed Is Labour Party Presidential Candidate by mrrights: 1:29pm On Dec 04, 2018
gohashim2019

PoliticsRe: Protesters Stop Senators Adeyeye & Baba-Kaita From Entering National Assembly by mrrights: 1:27pm On Dec 04, 2018
gohashim2019

Christianity EtcRe: Pastor Chukwuemeka Ohanemere Turns 'World's Heavy Weight Champion' In Church by mrrights: 1:27pm On Dec 04, 2018
gohashim2019

CrimeRe: Supo Bamidele, Businessman Arrested With Human Parts In Osun (Photo) by mrrights: 1:26pm On Dec 04, 2018
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CelebritiesRe: Small Doctor remains in detention after threatening police officers with a gun by mrrights: 1:25pm On Dec 04, 2018
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PoliticsRe: 2019: Nigerians Should Retire Those Against Minimum Wage – Olawepo-hashim by mrrights: 1:23pm On Dec 04, 2018
Olawepo Hashim is the most popular candidate for 2019
PoliticsRe: Usman Mohammed Is Labour Party Presidential Candidate by mrrights: 1:21pm On Dec 04, 2018
stevolinkon40:
I cant find olawepo hashim name on the full list.
That should be an error from Cable. Hashim is currently the most popular candidate for 2019
PoliticsRe: Pres. Buhari, Atiku Not Qualified To Rule Nigeria,Olawepo Hashim (video) by mrrights(op): 1:14pm On Dec 04, 2018
JustSomeDude:
Hashim may have impacted the lives of people around him positively which I don't know really, not everything is brought to light on social media. As regards Buhari & Atiku, they should be spending the rest of their lives in jail. One good deed does not exonerate you from other acts of corruption.
Surely, he has. He has thousands of people he his catering for, sending to school and what have you.

The more you know about Hashim, the more you like him
PoliticsRe: Pres. Buhari, Atiku Not Qualified To Rule Nigeria,Olawepo Hashim (video) by mrrights(op): 1:13pm On Dec 04, 2018
Gohashim2019
EducationRe: Only Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 1:12pm On Dec 04, 2018
cheesy
PoliticsRe: Pres. Buhari, Atiku Not Qualified To Rule Nigeria,Olawepo Hashim (video) by mrrights(op): 6:35am On Dec 02, 2018
Hashim is the man for 2019.

No dispute about that
PoliticsRe: Pres. Buhari, Atiku Not Qualified To Rule Nigeria,Olawepo Hashim (video) by mrrights(op): 10:38pm On Dec 01, 2018
Gohashim2019

PoliticsPres. Buhari, Atiku Not Qualified To Rule Nigeria,Olawepo Hashim (video) by mrrights(op): 10:36pm On Dec 01, 2018
Presidential Candidate of People's Trust (PT), Mr Olawepo Hashim has stated that Nigeria cannot afford to have uneducated leaders.

According to the third force candidate, we need leaders who knows where they want to take Nigeria.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK0tytd9g1w
EducationRe: Only Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 6:35pm On Dec 01, 2018
Hum
EducationRe: Only Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 8:25am On Dec 01, 2018
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EducationRe: Only Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 9:41pm On Nov 30, 2018
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EducationRe: Only Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 7:51pm On Nov 30, 2018
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EducationOnly Phd Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title, Abdulrazaq O Hamzat by mrrights(op): 1:26pm On Nov 30, 2018
Only PhD Holders Should Use Doctor’s Title
By Abdulrazaq O Hamzat

https://mrrightsng..com/2018/11/only-phd-holders-should-use-doctors.html?m=1

Doctor is basically a title for teachers or scholars. It was derived from the Latin word doceō (I teach).

Ironically, it has been observed that the use of Doctor’s title is confusing in today’s world.

For example, if someone is addressed as doctor today, no one can properly predict their profession or qualification. This is so because in a general sense, there are three (3) majorly recognized bearer of the Doctor’s title in Nigeria.

We have the Medical Doctors, Academic doctors (PhD) and honorary Doctors. Although, there are other bearers of Doctors title, but in Nigeria, these are the 3 mostly recognized and used in public space.


From the laymen point of view, the only people mostly recognized as doctors are medical practitioners. As a matter of fact, some laymen do not know there are other kind of doctors.

Recently, I heard of a story in which a man is called doctor in his area. One day, a child suddenly fell sick early in the morning, but rather than rush the child to the hospital, the mother ran to the apartment of the doctor hoping for a quick intervention, only for the man to inform her that he is not a medical doctor, but an academic doctor (PhD).

The woman was said to be very disappointed, as she could not understand what an academic doctor is all about.

Later that day, she was reported to have said, if you can’t treat an ordinary child, you shouldn’t be answering doctor. Funny, isn't it?

To her, a doctor is simply a medical practitioner.

In political circle however, especially among Nigerian governors and business community, most of those addressed as doctors are merely honorary doctorate degree holders.

While i have nothing against people being honoured for their efforts, I am of the view that the title of doctor should be limited to those who rightly deserve to bear the title, while other bearer should seize to use it henceforth.

This brings us to the real question, who is a doctor?

As earlier noted, the word "doctor" originally (circa 1300) meant "religious teacher," "adviser," "scholar," or just "teacher."

In retrospect , it was discovered that Doctor is an academic title that originates from the Latin word of the same spelling and meaning. The word is originally a noun of the Latin verb docēre ‘to teach'. It has been used as an honored academic title for over a century in Europe, where it dates back to the rise of the first Universities, the earliest of which was the University of Bologna. This use spread to the "Americas", through its former European "Colonies", and is now prevalent in most of the world.

The roots of Doctorate can be traced to the "Early church" when the term "doctor" referred to the "Apostles", "Church fathers" and other "Christianity" authorities who taught and interpreted the "Bible". The right to grant a licentia docendi was originally reserved to the "Catholic church" which required the applicant to pass a test, take an Oath of allegiance" and pay a fee. The right to use the title remained a bone of contention between the church authorities and the slowly emancipating universities, but was granted by the "Pope" to the University of Paris" in 1179 where it became a universal license to teach (licentia ubiquie docendi).

Here, it is important to point out that, the earlier contention between the church authorities and universities over who should use the title was put to rest when Pope granted University of Paris the right in 1179 and ever since, it is known exclusively as a title conferred by the Universities.

The Ph.D was originally "Academic degree" granted by "University" to learned individuals, who had achieved the approval of their peers and who had demonstrated a long and productive career in the field of philosophy (in the broad sense of the term, meaning the pursuit of knowledge).

The appellation of "Doctor" (from Latin: teacher) was usually awarded only when the individual was in middle age. It indicated a life dedicated to learning, knowledge, and the spread of knowledge.

The Ph.D entered widespread use in the 19th century at "Humboldt University of Berlin" in Berlin as a degree to be granted to someone who had undertaken original research in the sciences or humanities.

From there, it spread to the United States, arriving at "Yale University in 1861, and then to the "United Kingdom" in 1921.

This displaced the existing Doctor of Philosophy degree in some universities; for instance, the D.Phil. (higher doctorate in the faculty of philosophy) at the "University of St Andrews" was discontinued and replaced with the Ph.D. (research doctorate).

However, some UK universities such as "Oxford University" and "Sussex University"(and, until recently, "University of York" retain the D.Phil. appellation for their research degrees, as, until recently, did the "University of Waikato" in "New Zealand".

Going back to history, lawyers in most European countries were addressed with the title of doctor, and countries outside Europe have generally followed the practice of the European country which had policy influence through modernization or colonialization. The first university degrees, starting with the law school of the University of Bologna (or glossators) in the 11th century, were law degrees and doctorates. Degrees in other fields were not granted until the 13th century, but the doctorate continued to be the only degree offered at many of the old universities up until the 20th century. As a result, in many of the southern European countries, including Portugal, Spain and Italy, lawyers have traditionally been addressed as “doctor,”(as well as Macau in China).

Furthermore, the doctor’s title was not known to be a title for medical practitioner, until in 1703, when the "University of Glasgow"'s first medical graduate, Samuel Benion, was issued with the "Academic degree" of Doctor of Medicine. That marked the beginning of medical practitioners using the Doctor’s title.

In recent time however, laymen had associated the doctor’s title only to medical practitioners.

Apart from the laymen, some doctors even feel it is unworthy for none medical practitioners to use the title.

Reports of medical doctors feeling dismayed that there are so many academics these days who insist upon being addressed as "doctor," when that title properly belongs to physicians abound. These medical practitioners do not know that from Roman times through the middle Ages until well into the 18th century, the honorific doctor applied only to eminent scholars - e.g., the Four Doctors of the Western Church in the 5th and 6th centuries (Saints Ambrose, Augustine of Hippo, Jerome, and Gregory).

History has it that, jealous of the respect shown to scholars by the title doctor, medical schools in the 18th century (particularly Edinburgh in Scotland) began the practice of addressing their graduates as "doctor."

The schools argued that since their graduates generally earned bachelor's degrees before admission to medical studies, they were entitled to the honorific in the same manner as university scholars.

However,In one of life’s great ironies, many uninformed laymen now perceive the medical degree to be more prestigious than the PhD, declaring that people who have earned the latter are “not real doctors".

"Doctor" signifies that an individual has not only gained enough competencies to practice in a teaching field, but has developed enough expertise to instruct others.

Incidentally, most UK surgeons drop their title of "Dr" and revert to "Mr" after joining the Royal College of Surgeons. I've read through an online medium of at least one surgeon who reacted quite angrily at being addressed as a mere "Dr", which in such circles, due to a collision between traditional titles and modern medical training, could be unkindly translated as "trainee".

Additionally, the confusion in the use of Doctor’s title is not only in Nigeria, it existed all over the world. In France for example, only medical practitioners can use the Doctor’s title. The mention of Doctor for none medical PhD holders is forbidden, especially in hospitals –even when the type of doctorate is precisely stated. More shocking is the fact that, in some health departments or hospitals in France, PhD holders are not authorized to sign/co-author any article, even if they did all the work and wrote the manuscript; they are mostly retained as ghost writers, whose intellectual work goes to others. But in Poland, doctor is a common degree of education. It is not reserved for medicine.

By convention in most countries, recipients of honorary doctorates do not use the title "Dr" in general correspondence, although in formal correspondence from the university issuing the honorary degree it is normal to address the recipient by the title. However, this social convention, especially in Nigeria is not always scrupulously observed. Notable people often defy social convention and use the honorary prefix.

It has been argued that, using the title "Dr." based on an honorary doctorate is unethical, but still, the use is still prevalent in Nigeria.

However, let me state that, Doctor’s title isn't an honorary title; it's a title earned after much academic efforts and rigor. It is a title for scholars or teachers, who have acquired enough competence to pass down knowledge.

Others have equally argued that, whatever one thinks of the merits of an Honorary doctorate, it is not something "claimed" but rather something "awarded" for good reasons or bad.

Irrespective of what we all believe, it should be emphasize that, neither Medical Doctor's nor Phd holders are the original "Doctors". The original doctors are Doctor of Divinity (DD's).

However, since Pope granted the right of usage to the University, the right of usage has been transferred to educators, particularly the holders of PhD, which is the highest academic qualification for teachers.

For this reason, I believe only PhD holders should use the Dr’s title to put an end to the confusion once and for all.

Abdulrazaq O Hamzat is the Executive Director of Foundation For Peace Professionals. He resides in Abuja, Nigeria and can be reached on discus4now@gmail.com

https://mrrightsng..com/2018/11/only-phd-holders-should-use-doctors.html?m=1
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Paid Equivalent Of N50,000 Minimum Wage In 1983 Says Olawepo Hashim by mrrights(op): 10:54am On Nov 30, 2018
Hashim is the man for 2019

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