Seven words that quietly damage credibility, by Ruth Oji
I was reviewing a colleague’s presentation draft when I noticed something curious. She had written, “I just think we should maybe consider this approach,” in a slide note, which she planned to say aloud. This was a senior consultant with fifteen years of experience, presenting a recommendation she had spent weeks developing. Yet her language […]
Aba lawyers: Protesters, politicians or patriots?
History records that in 1929, a massive riot against colonial maladministration was held in Aba. The protesters had many grudges.
Olympics 2016: Let’s start preparations now
A news item appeared on the internet during this year’s Olympic games in London, which exposed the length some countries, notably China this time, could go to grow sportsmen and women for success at competitions.
On ‘being judgmental’
Sometime ago, I wrote an essay in which I identified the fundamental source of religious violence in certain passages of The Holy Bible and The Holy Koran. Specifically, I argued that some of the doctrines, injunctions, and commandments in the two scriptures, if interpreted and followed strictly, would necessarily breed intolerance and violence. I supported my “unpopular” thesis with several quotations from the two “holy” books.
People don’t see the need to invest in teachers’ devt – Theresa Okafor
In this chat, Theresa Okafor sheds more lights on quality assurance in education, lack of educational infrastructures in schools and implications of Nigerians pursuing education outside the country. Enjoy!!
October 1: Global Elderly Persons Day – 2
God knows, we honour everybody else; even those who don’t deserve the respect. We have Children’s Day; as if there can be kids without parents. SWEET MOTHER by Mbaga remains a favourite song guaranteed to get even old people on the dance floor everywhere. We have Lover’s Day; Veterans Day etc, etc. What we have never had is a day set aside to say “thank you” to the Elderly, meaning our parents, who, for better or worse are responsible for our presence here on earth.
