genearts:


WTF are u talking abt, the definition of corruption is simple, nobody should try and confuse us. If u steal as a public servant, its nt just stealing, it bcoms a case of betrayal of public trust to amass wealth wich is CORRUPTION. Bribes, kickbacks, outright stealing, mismanagement by public servants are all corrupt practises. The explanation that GEJ was giving is a beer parlour xplanation

When the CJN made that statement that jona is refering to, the CJN was talkin abt the mode of prosecution that it would be easier to get justice if the corrupt officers were prosecuted for outright stealing. Not that stealing is not corruption

xpac01:
This man sounds sensible, but hope he won't dissapoint when they get there.

Adminisher:
This man GEJ is not straight, all answers were skewed, evasive and downright low brained. Yet some people are going to entrust their destinies to him for another four years. Smh

thewarrior72:
This discussion is beyond your capacity, troll back to.romance section & remember to pick up a elementary 5 english text book it will help you

bashydemy:
What is this one saying? I ask just simple question and you talking about intellectual Laziness...hahah you need to be flog i swear.. Your president said thievery is not corruption that is exactly what he said again yesterday.

Calculia:
Those in power alone? Prof u don fall my hand...


Besides, what we have in Nigeria is beyond that gentle man definition.


As GEJ put it, in Nigeria we have thieves not corruption.

cor·rup·tion
kəˈrəpSH(ə)n/
noun
1.
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
"the journalist who wants to expose corruption in high places"
synonyms: dishonesty, unscrupulousness, double-dealing, fraud, fraudulence, misconduct, crime, criminality, wrongdoing; More
antonyms: honesty
the action of making someone or something morally depraved or the state of being so.
"the word “addict” conjures up evil and corruption"
synonyms: immorality, depravity, vice, degeneracy, perversion, debauchery, dissoluteness, decadence, wickedness, evil, sin, sinfulness, ungodliness; formalturpitude
"his fall into corruption"
archaic
decay; putrefaction.
"the potato turned black and rotten with corruption"
2.
the process by which something, typically a word or expression, is changed from its original use or meaning to one that is regarded as erroneous or debased.
synonyms: alteration, bastardization, debasement, adulteration
"these figures have been subject to corruption"

synonyms: dishonesty, unscrupulousness, double-dealing, fraud, fraudulence, misconduct, crime, criminality, wrongdoing; bribery, venality, extortion, profiteering, payola; informalgraft, grift, crookedness, sleaze

spott:
Corruption is defined as "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery". The definition is simple and we all know what it is, yet Mr. President has spent the last several minutes of his media chat explaining to Nigerians what it is, suggesting we are all somehow confused about this.

The GEJ presidency has failed Nigerians. The facts are undeniable. ‪#‎ChangeWillCome‬

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=666594216784281&id=633018823475154

Frankiss44:



You guys are funny... When a traffic warden demands for money instead of punishing you for a traffic offense, is that stealing? When a school has a special class for parents willing to pay extra money for their children to be given answers to questions during exams, is that stealing? When a lecturer demands for sex from his female students to upgrade their scores, is that stealing?
When you see hospitals selling drugs that the federal government has distrubted free of charge is that stealing?
Stealing isnt corruption, stealing is stealing and corruption is corruption.

Calculia:
Those in power alone? Prof u don fall my hand...


Besides, what we have in Nigeria is beyond that gentle man definition.


As GEJ put it, in Nigeria we have thieves not corruption.

thegoodjoehunt3:
Physical property are not the only things that can be stolen.

Traffic Warden demanding money for an offense = Stealing.

The person who committed the offense deserves punishment. The traffic warden does not deserve the money he asked for but he used his office to still from the person. Stealing.

The teacher demanding money to upgrade scores = Stealing.

He does not deserve the hard earned money from the parent but abuses his office to steal (corruption) from the parent.

Lecturer demanding body pleasures for grades = Stealing.

He is robbing(Stealing) the girls pride and dignity for his personal gain (Corruption).

adanny01:


Do you know what a dictionary is? Search for one and check the meaning of corruption then come back and edit your post.

Pinkybush:
This A-p-shit prof is so annoying. Is high time we started questioning his professorship, it might be just as Buhari's certificate. While other pastors are in the church praying for souls, he is busy touring the whole country to become vice president.
Jesus Christ once said "Give unto cesar what belongs to cesar". Meaning, pastor LEAVE POLITICS TO POLITICIANS!

thegoodjoehunt3:
Why not define corruption?

omoharry:

Can you compare GMB Speech to that of GEJ? All you bias and blind APC e-supporters. I can hardly hear what Buhari says when ever he opens his mouth, yet you guys are going about picking on Mr president's accent. GMB is someone that could not call the full meaning of his party APC (all progressive confidence.... a dull man he is) during his interview with Aljazeera but you guys would rather down play such error and attack a sitting president's speech which is clearer than the person you are supporting. SHAME ON ALL YOU APC SUPPORTERS that would rather turn your face to the other side when you notice GMB flaws and come as a bull dog to attack GEJ; BLIND AND DULL AND BAIS AS YOUR PRESIDENTAIL ASPIRANT AND SPONSORS....

adanny01:


Neither me, GEJ, Osinbajo or you invent English and cannot add a new definition or synonym to English. The definition of corruption is standard and i quote "dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery."

That is what English says not what you, me or GEJ say it is. Get that!

Popemax:
You're the one talking trash...if you don't understand d statement why not ask questions......childish behavour

thegoodjoehunt3:
Does that mean we can not understand and break it down?

I read the definition and broke it down.

Corruption = Abuse of power for personal gains. That is what reading and understanding is about. After reading the definition, you have a right to understand it.

Frankiss44:


I didnt mention any stealing dude... dont tell me you have a problem with comprehension... How does private clinics diverting drugs government stealing? How is private schools doing exam mal practice government stealing?

You cant just put all the blame on the door steps of the government when the average nigerian out there is bloody corrupt.

adanny01:


Any break down leads you to synonyms. Thats their use to help you break it down. You have an example stated as well. When you link stealing in to it when it is not in the synonyms, that is not English accepted because you have gone out of context of the word corruption. Other dictionaries will also not go out of context. Google gives you the most accepted definition.

This is what http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corruption says

corruption
noun cor·rup·tion \kə-ˈrəp-shən\
: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)

: the act of corrupting someone or something

: something that has been changed from its original form

The last definition indicts Jonathan for corrupting the definition of the word "corruption". I wouldnt be wrong to say GEJ is corrupt even if he didn't commit fraud.

Jesusloveyou:
u can't understand simple english,d stealing in government is called corruption,dishonest and frudulent act of govt.if u steal drug in ur office is thief or ole,if u collect money to pass student is stealing but if u bribe govt ministry of education to pass ur candidate in state exam(ssce) is corruption.any stealing that does not affect d state(govt) is thief or ole.again a private bank stealing is corruption because it involve state(govt) which make them PLC OR LTD.

daniel9202:

where exactly is this one heading to?

adanny01:


Any break down leads you to synonyms. Thats their use to help you break it down. You have an example stated as well. When you link stealing in to it when it is not in the synonyms, that is not English accepted because you have gone out of context of the word corruption. Other dictionaries will also not go out of context. Google gives you the most accepted definition.

This is what http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corruption says

corruption
noun cor·rup·tion \kə-ˈrəp-shən\
: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)

: the act of corrupting someone or something

: something that has been changed from its original form

The last definition indicts Jonathan for corrupting the definition of the word "corruption". I wouldnt be wrong to say GEJ is corrupt even if he didn't commit fraud.

maestroferddi:
Well, in this instance Prof Osinbajo is not exhibiting smartness and critical thinking.

The man may have made his mark in the legal profession, but his foray into politics is fast turning into a helluva huge embarrassment.

I am sure that people like him who think that politics is a cakewalk are getting disillusioned day in day out. He clearly needs to cultivate the ability to think on his feet.

thegoodjoehunt3:


dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery."

That is the definition you put up, is fraud not a form of stealing? You can not disassociate stealing from Corruption.

Can you give an instance of someone being corrupt without stealing something? That is gaining something that is not rightfully his.

thegoodjoehunt3:
Physical property are not the only things that can be stolen.

Traffic Warden demanding money for an offense = Stealing.

The person who committed the offense deserves punishment. The traffic warden does not deserve the money he asked for but he used his office to still from the person. Stealing.

The teacher demanding money to upgrade scores = Stealing.

He does not deserve the hard earned money from the parent but abuses his office to steal (corruption) from the parent.

Lecturer demanding body pleasures for grades = Stealing.

He is robbing(Stealing) the girls pride and dignity for his personal gain (Corruption).