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Crime / Re: A Gala Seller Gives Prisoners In A Van Stuck In Lagos Traffic Gala by proffemi: 10:30am On Sep 01, 2018
Proffdada:
the man must\will actually be a yoruba. We have more compassion for the living because we value our friendship and future unlike some vengeful tribe(s)
Please stop. No be command o, na beg grin
Crime / Re: A Gala Seller Gives Prisoners In A Van Stuck In Lagos Traffic Gala by proffemi: 10:18am On Sep 01, 2018
borie4u:
That gala seller took a great risk.. I cannot put my life in risk for another person . Most especially in a country like Nigeria.
And yet, that may be how we remind ourselves of our humanity and duty to others. When all else is taken from us, we still have the power to inspire others, to make the world a better place by our actions. The day all Nigerians make the same decision you have made is the day the light is snuffed out from this troubled nation.

But I thank God for this gala man. I don't know why his token act hit me so hard that I almost welled up too, but I know this: I am greatly inspired.
Education / Re: Photo Of OAU Students Reading With ATM Light At Night by proffemi: 10:03am On Sep 01, 2018
VivaDeAngelo:

Of course, Error term will be introduced in the Model, the stochastic element will account for the qualities you listed. The question is whether it affects academic performance or not. And not whether it is a determining factor in academic performance.

My point is, you do not need to conduct a scientific study to determine whether it affects academic performance. This is one case where common sense would seem to suffice. It does, as do all the qualities I listed above, among others.

As a teacher, I see far too many students trying to excuse away poor performance. Our infrastructural problems make the odds of success more daunting, but do not stop the determined student from excelling. I encourage students to focus on how to thrive in spite of (nay, because of!) the problems, rather than the usual defeatist attitude many people mask with blame games.

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Education / Re: Photo Of OAU Students Reading With ATM Light At Night by proffemi: 9:10am On Aug 29, 2018
Wumi261:


ok, i now understand your view. but a thing as delicate as power ought to have a reasonable direction because it enhance learning esp. research works.
Anyway, i know nothing as @upata said. Smile

Agreed.
It wasn't my intention to muzzle you; just wanted to point out the small error in your premise.
In my experience, people who are are quick to say they know nothing usually possess the necessary introspection for self-improvement.
Cheers.
Education / Re: Photo Of OAU Students Reading With ATM Light At Night by proffemi: 8:06am On Aug 29, 2018
Wumi261:
Sir, do you want to justify the fact, that with the low power supply the students still perform well academically or you just want to affirm the negligence of the management?
I simply made a statement of fact. Did you see me mention management in my response?
Education / Re: FUNAAB ALPHA Chicken Breed Developed By University Of Agriculture Abeokuta by proffemi: 8:00am On Aug 29, 2018
Opinionated:
...

BACK-UP SCIENTISTS ARE:
MR. Olaiwola Ogunpaimo (M.Ag. Animal Breeding)
Mr. Henry Ojoawo (M.Ag. Animal Breeding)
Miss. Damilola Osinbowale (M.Ag Animal Breeding)
Mr. Michael Oyekanmi MBA (Hatchery and Farm Manager)

Back-up scientists? You mean, like, those who would take over if any of the main scientists were to kick, say, the bucket?
Lol. No such thing mate.
Perhaps you should go with "graduate research assistants" or "graduate researchers" (assuming they are not full-time academic staff).

This is not meant to be a diss; just seem to have woken up in a mischievous mood today.

Congrats to FUNAAB btw.

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Education / Re: Photo Of OAU Students Reading With ATM Light At Night by proffemi: 7:51am On Aug 29, 2018
Wumi261:
Hmmm... if a UI student comment that OAU is a learner when it comes to webometric and power supply, their students won't accept.
This power issue is one of the constrain of OAU since inception, and the management lack innovation to get it right for just a session.
Anyway, what do i know.

You've got to be kidding me.
OAU has, and has always had one of the lowest power outage rates of any public Nigerian institution.
Feel free to quote me.
Education / Re: Photo Of OAU Students Reading With ATM Light At Night by proffemi: 7:48am On Aug 29, 2018
VivaDeAngelo:
One day I will write a research on the "Impact of Power Supply/Electricity to Academic Excellence in Nigeria".
A correlation definitely exists between them, and their relationship is Indirect or Inverse.

Nigeria is a failed state!

And yet, many people who later became professors studied using kerosene lanterns.
When you conduct your research, I hope you will factor in work ethic, creativity, and good ol' tenacity.
Politics / Re: President Buhari Sitting On An Old Chair In Daura. Nigerians React To Photo by proffemi: 7:52am On Aug 25, 2018
Sharpshooota:


Can't your brain tell you that this is propaganda... Why that chair and the picture... Can't you ask questions...

This is a man whose bald head costs the country millions to cut..
His kitchen costs the country billions annually to equip..

Can't you people reason for once..
This is a man who refused to make public the billions he squanders in London hospital routinely ...

You are here worshipping him because he took a picture sitting on a torn chair...

Look at the oluwafemi Sunday... Buhari came to free Nigeria grin grin... Common sense is not common at all

This.

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Crime / Re: Yahoo Boy Attempts To Kill His Mother For Money Rituals In Lagos (Graphic Photo) by proffemi: 2:16pm On Aug 20, 2018
Yusuf4:
Igbo people and blood money

#StopTribalism!
Crime / Re: Yahoo Boy Attempts To Kill His Mother For Money Rituals In Lagos (Graphic Photo) by proffemi: 2:14pm On Aug 20, 2018
Amumaigwe:


Afonjas can use anybody and anything to do money ritual. Is this the first? Neither will it be the last. They want to catch up with the East but do not want to labour with their hands.

Crime / Re: Yahoo Boy Attempts To Kill His Mother For Money Rituals In Lagos (Graphic Photo) by proffemi: 2:12pm On Aug 20, 2018
banjeezay:


I'm not Igbo
I'm not Hausa
I'm not Yoruba

I'm a Nigerian, let's stop this tribalism nonsense. If Chinedu, Musa or Ayo is winning.
It is NIGERIA that is winning.

Don't say Igbo stays winning or Yoruba never carries last or Hausa is the deal. No! we're one Nigeria.

#EndTribalism

Thanks.
I have been on a personal crusade to fight tribalism anywhere I see it on Nairaland.
I'm happy to see people like you doing the same.

I want to challenge all Nairalanders to try to rebuke at least one bigot per day.
Politics / Re: Ndi'gbo and Yoruba Thought Leaders On Nairaland, Please Rein In Your Kinsmen by proffemi: 8:47am On Aug 20, 2018
oohlife:
hope you have seen the threat of one of your tribe guy named ajibola he wished igbos were exterminated during the war and he clearly stated that plans for it are on the way.

Yes, I have seen it, and I condemned it. What does that prove? That all Yorubas harbor the same sentiments?? Or are you surprised that one man can be found who has such deep hatred of Igbos? Multiple utterances by Kanu veered equally deeply into provocative territory, and yet, I never mentioned that during our exchange. Do you know why? It's because there is no proof that those utterances represent the view of most Igbos.

In other words, there's nothing to see here.

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Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 11:07am On Aug 19, 2018
Adebowale89:


you might be seeing this in different perspective cheesy there is knowledge in argument

so quit telling me not to air my fundamental rights "freedom of expression" no hard feelings

Permit me to fix that for you. There is knowledge in argument discourse. An argument on the other hand, is usually so heated and ill-tempered that each side is less concerned about learning, and more consumed by the need to appear right.

And you are correct, what is going on here is not a discussion, but an argument in which different sides are slinging invectives and disparaging others. If your intent is to learn, or to teach the other side, I don't see this approach as being effective. Maybe that's just me though.

I did not tell you not to air your fundamental rights "freedom of expression" [sic]. I asked you to consider stopping the interaction (meaning: you get to decide). I trust that despite the possible difference in our perspectives, you are a man who tries to allow some level of logic govern his actions. I therefore ask: is it a discussion you wish to have with the Igbo posters, or an argument?

#nohardfeelings
Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:25am On Aug 19, 2018
Adebowale89:


Abiola was killed but he never led million of his people to war. a true hero face his course himself without leading helpless and hopeless along and runaway at point of death

you Igbo no get shame. where is your dilector KANU the coward that abandoned all his documents in the hand of his Fulani master?

Adebowale, please consider stopping this interaction. How are your comments furthering the cause of Yorubas?

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Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 8:16am On Aug 19, 2018
MikelIbe:
The ethnic hatred in Nigeria today was amplified by seun airaland of nairaland.

Seun

Seun

Seun


I hope this is enough to catch your attention. I personally made an offer once to help weed our tribalism on Nairaland if you needed help. I am no longer in a position to help, but I want you to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you are complicit .

You may think this is just about making a buck or running a Tech company, but if a day comes when the cauldron of Nigeria explodes, your name will be mentioned among the facilitators.

With great power comes great responsibility.

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Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:37pm On Aug 18, 2018
franchasng:
yet OBJ fought. Awolowo also fought as financial strategist.

Yorubas are too cowardly for my liking, admit your stand, stop shivering. Say yes and stand by it, stop being a freaking coward of a tribe that have no identity; some Muslim, some Christian, some Sango Idol worshipper, Muslim marry Christian and still claim to be born again, no wonder Hausa-Fulani don't take u Yoruba Muslims are real Muslims, and reason u guys can't sight the moon in Ogun or Ibadan, shame of a tribe with lost identity angry
I hadn't even seen the crap above before accusing you of being cut from the same cloth as Alaba. Hope you see your hypocrisy now?

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Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:32pm On Aug 18, 2018
franchasng:
I have at least 2 Yoruba employees and if not for humanity, I will fire them on Monday angry

Why don't you fire them, and know that deep inside, you are just as despicable as Alaba? Those most likely to get worked up over this are those harboring the same hounds of hatred, ready to be unleashed from within.

What does the fact that one Yoruba expressed reprehensible sentiments have to do with the fate of your workers?

Were you not here when Nnamdi Kanu was also making vile statements?

My brother, condemn what deserves your condemnation, and ensure your soul remains untainted in the process.

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Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:26pm On Aug 18, 2018
resurgent2019:

He would not lose his job. That I can assure you. He is safely tucked in yorubaland. Nothing will happen to the man.
Resurgent, kindly stay off my mentions. I just don't think we share the same views on this. Thank you.

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Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:19pm On Aug 18, 2018
This vile and reprehensible post should be condemned by all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe.
However, if, in doing so, you find yourself abusing all Yorubas (rather than the few individuals who may or may not deserve your ire), then you are no better than Mr. Ajibola.

As to whether Mr. Ajibola should lose his job, I think those making empty threats of withdrawing students or boycotting Babcock should keep quiet. He should, and probably will pay for the hate speech, but it will not be on account of your empty threats. It will be because no tribe should protect their sons who make such irresponsible statements (yes, I have Ochero nnanna on my mind).

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Family / Re: Imo Man Disowns His Son In Newspaper For Trying To Take Over His Business by proffemi: 8:33pm On Aug 17, 2018
LuciferKristi:
Members of the lost Jewish tribe from the land of the Rising Mudslides in the East can do anything for money.

Health / Re: This Exoskeleton Is Designed To Help Disabled People Walk Freely (photos) by proffemi: 7:42am On Aug 17, 2018
Once we get past this habit of viewing things through the prism of religion or tribe, we will be able to focus on more important things.

For example, posters should make more of the fact that this was allegedly developed by students. That raises serious questions that should be robustly discussed and debated.
Health / Re: This Exoskeleton Is Designed To Help Disabled People Walk Freely (photos) by proffemi: 7:35am On Aug 17, 2018
Emycord:
check out what comments people made on that thread where an igbo man made a tricycle that runs on electricity and see all the hate in thier speech. now this is coming from a supposed "fellow nigerian" but see how his compatriots pour venom on that thread. and if tomorrow he says i quit and lifts up a biafra flag you will send pythons after him. AND did you not even see africa in my post or you just skipped it?

Yes, I saw his post and ignored because he ended by saying "Pliagarism wee nt kee NIGERIANS"
In other words, the usage of "Aba" is from the usual "Made in Aba". This is no more tribalistic than the "made in Taiwan" that used to be common in the latter years of the last century.

* "Made in Aba" is used by Igbos too, so don't even go there.
** I was not on the tricycle thread, and wasn't even aware of its existence, so I have no comment on that.
Health / Re: This Exoskeleton Is Designed To Help Disabled People Walk Freely (photos) by proffemi: 7:09am On Aug 17, 2018
Emycord:
see how everyone is praising the work but if its from africa or igbo you will see them condemn it. just like the other thread where an igbo man made a tricycle that uses electricity. yet they claim to love igbo's and tomorrow if i lift the biafra flag they will send pythons on me. meanwiile they are dragging this country backward

Calm down nao. How is it even possible to make this about tribe?
Car Talk / Re: Check Out The 36-inch Hubless Motorbike With A 300hp Rolls-Royce Aircraft Engine by proffemi: 8:37am On Aug 11, 2018
Is that the exhaust manifold next to the rider's knee?
n-degree burns loading grin grin grin

Cool nonetheless.

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Crime / Re: Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested In Thailand After A Wild Chase By Police by proffemi: 9:17am On Aug 07, 2018
evansjeff:


The hate the same set of people initiated by calling their country of origin and birth a zoo? They've got to dance to the tune of the music they played. They've got to live with it.
No, that is not where the story of tribalism started in Nigeria. It goes way, way further back than that, and all sides have played their part.
Crime / Re: Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested In Thailand After A Wild Chase By Police by proffemi: 9:15am On Aug 07, 2018
aribisala0:

Hahaha I can see you are modest guy trying to hide. I know your type


You are a business mogul from Nnewi a billionaire and one of those who developed Lagos now trying to form Civilian grin grin

You're getting this all wrong o, ore. I am not Igbo. I have never pretended to be anything other than what I am: a 100% Yoruba man.
Crime / Re: Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested In Thailand After A Wild Chase By Police by proffemi: 9:12pm On Aug 06, 2018
aribisala0:
Are you trying to tell us that you did not develop Lagos?

Sorry to disappoint you mate; the only thing I'm developing is a Java app tongue
Crime / Re: Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested In Thailand After A Wild Chase By Police by proffemi: 8:17pm On Aug 06, 2018
evansjeff:

Does that change the fact that he's a developer? I'm sure you also are, that's why you're pained.

Well, I'm not a developer (at least, not the type you have in mind) and I'm pained too. Pained that Nigerian youths can't find less polarizing ways to have fun. I'm not going to deny that bigotry and tribalism make for funny comments sometimes (which Nigerian doesn't need a chuckle now and then?) but the hate they feed is real.
Crime / Re: Man Arrested For Killing His Wife After Quarrel In Anambra State. Photos by proffemi: 4:56pm On Aug 01, 2018
AdesegunSanni89:
These IPOB people sef

I know that this is just a game for many of you, but tribalism has very real consequences.

Why don't you consider stopping the insults? You know as well as I do that we have our own fair share of criminals in Yorubaland, so what's your point?

Let's try to find something else with which to liven up our exchanges...

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Politics / Re: Ndi'gbo and Yoruba Thought Leaders On Nairaland, Please Rein In Your Kinsmen by proffemi: 5:58pm On Jul 31, 2018
Curlieweed:


I think your mission can only be described as quixotic. You’re merely tilting at windmills.

Tribalism is simply human nature and expresses itself across the planet in many ways; from rival football supporters in Europe to the left/right divide in the US.

This is how our brains are wired and made worse by the fact that we humans seek and selectively accept information that confirm existing biases. This is universal and has nothing to do with black or white people.( It’s made worse by the fact that we live a synthic, make-believe country.) Even your earlier opening post shows that you’re personally not free from this defect.

The best you can do as a human being is to continually examine your thought processes with some awareness of your personal biases.

Personally, I am firm believer in free speech and a few uncouth comments from both sides is much better than people who periodically go into the streets at the least opportunity to rape and murder people for either not worshipping their god or having a different tongue.

What are you talking about?

As I have pointed out, our ability to suppress our first impulse and bring our emotions under control makes us superior to other animals. Overt tribalism can, and should be curbed.

You say tribalism expresses itself in football hooliganism. Very good. Then you probably know that the tribalism of the Ultras of Russian or Italian clubs is a different animal from that of, say, Swiss national team supporters. In other words, tribalism may be a basic instinct, but it can, and often is controlled in normal people. Your apparent thesis that unbridled tribalism is universal holds no water whatsoever.

It certainly doesn't with me. You imply that my earlier opening reveals my tribalism. That accusation can not hold up to the scrutiny of any intelligent mind. I clearly presented my methodology, and thereafter presented my conclusion based on data obtained therefrom. And mind, you, a quick scroll through my post history should show you that this is not a data acquisition process that started yesterday. Arising from that, you can accuse me of using a flawed methodology (as someone did). This would be admissible; this methodology will generate subjective data (I only acquired data from threads I visit, and would display bias in the type of thread I visit). Indeed, this might explain why failed to visit the Onitsha flooding thread. The methodology can be improved (that is how research works), but the existing data supports the conclusion 100%. To read through all that and accuse me of tribalism is to reveal you as a shallow thinker.


The best you can do as a human being is to continually examine your thought processes with some awareness of your personal biases.
And then what? Purge yourself, but allow the world around you rip itself asunder? Let me remind you then that "all that is needed for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing".

... and a few uncouth comments from both sides is much better than people who periodically go into the streets at the least opportunity to rape and murder people for either not worshiping their god or having a different tongue.

You fault my position, but then propose this stupid philosophy? Really? This is relationalism at its worst. We should ignore rabid tribalism just because religious fundamentalism is worse? Do you think the millions killed in Rwanda died happy knowing it was tribal bigots, not religious fundamentalists who killed them? If you think "a few uncouth comments" don't eventually lead to hatred and broken heads, then you must be a child.


If this is your idea of wisdom, then please leave me to tilt at my windmills in peace.
Politics / Re: Ndi'gbo and Yoruba Thought Leaders On Nairaland, Please Rein In Your Kinsmen by proffemi: 10:06pm On Jul 30, 2018
e7ejinima:


The only thing that comes to my mind is to thank and praise you for your aim at being objective. Good, really.

I have done no research myself. No data to back my position on which side is doing it more or has more people doing it. That's the fact.

All I'd like to say is that both sides do it. Lets say i co cede to you that the Igbos do it morw, even if there are fewer Yorubas, those should be reined in too. Unless you can say that you have already done that.

So, Your interjection will become objective whence you advocate that the two sides be cautioned or reined in.

I will tell you a different story on this later.

Gratias

Thank you very much.
It is always a pleasure to interact with folks who disagree with me while keeping the discourse civil.
I hope interactions like this will encourage others to try to eschew bigotry, and strive for the admittedly harder path of constructive engagement. The point is not - it is never - that we should always agree on issues. In fact a lack of diversity is bad, not good. The key thing is for us not to confuse our disagreement and our expressions of our uniqueness with hatred. On this, you and I appear to be very much on the same page.

I am happy to extend to you a proper handshake across the Niger grin

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