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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:Please stop. No be command o, na beg |
Crime / Re: A Gala Seller Gives Prisoners In A Van Stuck In Lagos Traffic Gala by proffemi: 10:18am On Sep 01, 2018 |
borie4u: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: 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. 1 Like |
Education / Re: Photo Of OAU Students Reading With ATM Light At Night by proffemi: 9:10am On Aug 29, 2018 |
Wumi261: 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: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? 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. 2 Likes |
Education / Re: Photo Of OAU Students Reading With ATM Light At Night by proffemi: 7:51am On Aug 29, 2018 |
Wumi261: 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: 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: This. 1 Like |
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: #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 |
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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: 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: 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. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 11:07am On Aug 19, 2018 |
Adebowale89: Permit me to fix that for you. There is knowledge in 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: Adebowale, please consider stopping this interaction. How are your comments furthering the cause of Yorubas? 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 8:16am On Aug 19, 2018 |
MikelIbe: 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. 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:37pm On Aug 18, 2018 |
franchasng: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? 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:32pm On Aug 18, 2018 |
franchasng: 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. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: "Nigeria Is Better Without The Igbos" - Alaba Ajibola, Babcock University Staff by proffemi: 10:26pm On Aug 18, 2018 |
resurgent2019:Resurgent, kindly stay off my mentions. I just don't think we share the same views on this. Thank you. 11 Likes 1 Share |
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). 2 Likes |
Family / Re: Imo Man Disowns His Son In Newspaper For Trying To Take Over His Business by proffemi: 8:33pm On Aug 17, 2018 |
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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: 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: 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 Cool nonetheless. 1 Like |
Crime / Re: Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested In Thailand After A Wild Chase By Police by proffemi: 9:17am On Aug 07, 2018 |
evansjeff: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: 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: Sorry to disappoint you mate; the only thing I'm developing is a Java app |
Crime / Re: Nigerian Drug Suspect Arrested In Thailand After A Wild Chase By Police by proffemi: 8:17pm On Aug 06, 2018 |
evansjeff: 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: 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... 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Ndi'gbo and Yoruba Thought Leaders On Nairaland, Please Rein In Your Kinsmen by proffemi: 5:58pm On Jul 31, 2018 |
Curlieweed: 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: 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 |
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