Feminism and women’s happiness.

Posted by ogala in Uncategorized on October 23, 2013

Originally posted on Dalrock:

I’m not the first to note that feminism tends to make women unhappy.  For example, many have pointed out that it makes women unhappy by suggesting they arrange their lives in ways less likely to make them happy. Stressing career over family, stressing the need to dominate their husbands, etc.

But feminism also has from its inception been about convincing women that they are terribly unhappy. This is a foundational step for any group wanting to introduce sweeping changes. People won’t accept let alone push for change if they are happy with the status quo.  Feminism wants to keep pushing social change, so they can’t afford to let up on their message to women that unless they are a fool they should be terribly unhappy.

But this blog is about solutions.  Women can be happy.  The patriarchy has merely tricked you into choosing the wrong options.  Therefore, all you have to do is make different choices.  You know, the ones where the deck isn’t stacked against you.  To achieve true happiness as a woman, all you have to do is avoid all of the following unhappy options the patriarchy wants to force you into:

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Yobe Students, endangered species, need protection

Posted by ogala in National on October 1, 2013

Back in the days, during my elementary school days, Mondays were phenomenal. the excitement of returning to school, meeting friends I missed over the weekend to share tales of our weekend exploits, get results of our Friday quiz and learn some new stuffs.
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Nigerians reject corruption rating, say country deserves worse

Posted by ogala in Uncategorized on December 14, 2012

  1. Guim

    Fri, Dec 14 2012 11:37:35

  2. A swelling of discontent spread across discussion platforms, online talkrooms and the blogosphere a fortnight ago with many Nigerians dismissing Transparency International’s rating of the country as world’s 35th most corrupt nation.

    The TI’s verdict, those who commented argued, contradicted the stark reality Nigeria faced, and bilked the nation of a topmost position it deserved.

    The 2012 rating came early last Wednesday after mainstream news prints had hit the stands for the day, leaving print readers with no hint of the announcement.

    On the internet, increasingly renowned for news speed and spread, the ranking spurned reactions questioning the indexing.

    In this nation where scandals seem endless, and where culprits hardly get punished, writers scathingly conjectured Nigeria as the ideal first instead of 35th amongst the world’s most fraudulent countries.

    That spot, according to Transparency International’s assessment, is occupied by jointly Somalia, Afghanistan and North Korea by with eight points apiece.

  3. Gedu Godwin Toju
    We must appeal this verdict, how can they deny us our rightful position?

    Gedu Godwin Toju

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:44:42

  4. Transparency International rating says Nigeria scored 27 points out of a maximum 100 marks to clinch the 139th position out of the 176 countries surveyed for the report.

    It shared that position with Azerbaijan, Kenya, Nepal and Pakistan. Countries such as Togo, Mali, Niger and Benin fared better than Nigeria.

    Nigeria placed 143rd in the 2011 ranking, making it the 37th most corrupt country. It is difficult to say Nigeria has improved in the ranking this year because 182, six more than this year’s, were ranked in 2011.

    This year’s index ranks 176 countries/territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, TI explained in the report.

    The latest index draws on 13 surveys covering expert assessments and surveys of businesspeople.

  5. Nigeria is 35th most corrupt in the world, says Transparency International 2012 report – Premium Times Nigeria
    Nigeria remained rooted to the bottom of the global corruption ranking Wednesday as global corruption watchdog, Transparency Internationa…
    Abdulrahman Abdulmalik

  6. In diverse of mocking ways, Nigerians complained about Nigeria, as with other world events, being schemed out of a rightful place on the list. Such disapprovals rented majority of the platforms.

    On PREMIUM TIMES pages, nearly all respondents to posts seeking readers’ reactions on our website, Facebook, Twitter, toed same line.

  7. Do you agree with Transparency International that Nigeria is 35th most corrupt nation in the world? Leave your comment below this post. We will republish on our site

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 08:53:43

  8. The Facebook conversations are shared here.
  9. Suleiman Maina
    I personally agree to disagree with this report ,NIGERIA supposed to be most corrupt country in the whole world.

    Suleiman Maina

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:50:09

  10. Ahmad Hassan Abdulhamid
    Nigeria is 1st.No two ways about it.

    Ahmad Hassan Abdulhamid

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:57:03

  11. Alyunus Musa
    Not surprise even if Nigeria is place No.1 most corrupt nation in the world. Though i dont know how corrupt others are but i know Nigeria is very corrupt. May God give our dear Nigeria Leadership in place of Rulership.

    Alyunus Musa

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:45:58

  12. Okey Ifeachor
    Corruption is national past time of our leaders and its drumbeat is heard in every segment of our national life. Transparency International is generous by placing Nigeria 35th in the world.

    Okey Ifeachor

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 02:19:11

  13. Ahmad Ibrahim Madrid
    Nigeria is no 1st..i swear.

    Ahmad Ibrahim Madrid

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 03:48:56

  14. Bulus John Bata
    Disagree with this statistic,nigeria is number 1

    Bulus John Bata

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 03:10:55

  15. Ameen Musa
    Haba Transparency international! With all this fuel subsidy and electricity issue?? NIGERIA MUST BE THE NO 1 FOR SURE! Check your statistics again

    Ameen Musa

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 03:58:49

  16. Yakubu Danjuma
    I did no dat transperency international is making mistake despite their justice to d nation dis is just a mistake dey made nigeria is no 1 . Believe me.

    Yakubu Danjuma

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 05:42:39

  17. Fatemaan Dorothy Tuleh
    Nigeria is No. 1 most corrupt nation in the world lol.

    Fatemaan Dorothy Tuleh

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 04:02:49

  18. Shuayb Saleh
    no it is only the top that is currupt compared to a population of 160 million. majority of Nigerians are not.

    Shuayb Saleh

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 04:28:12

  19. Oluseyi Macaulay
    They are perfectly correct with that assertion, The Truth is. Nigerian ranked more in corruption than their ranking. It is impacting negatively on the future of this country. I am afraid it has spread across board and the upcoming Youths have no Hero amongst the Leaders. it is even so bad that they have not seen any good example to emulate. the whole country is enmeshed in the filth and we still pretend to have a Nation. Chinua Achebe would need to write another book when Revolution is has driven all the evil men out of this country to their place. the title of which should be, “There was a country”

    Oluseyi Macaulay

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 04:39:03

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  20. Olajide Lukman Oladiran
    Transparency International BRIBED!

    Olajide Lukman Oladiran

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 06:42:47

  21. Lambert Esene
    Its nt called corruption,its called sharing d national cake.So dat mkes nigeria d 36th country in d world dat shares d national cake.

    Lambert Esene

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 06:51:01

  22. Aminu Tureta Garba
    capital No cant bleave that there are 34 countries that arecorrupt thjan nigeria Under the leadership of mr shoes less president

    Aminu Tureta Garba

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 07:42:20

  23. Tony Ifeanyi Egwuonye
    Its a very FAT lie. As far as I’m concerned, Nigeria is second to non in terms of corruption. This present government is the most corrupt in the history of this great country. Transparency International most have been bribed with billions of dollars to deceive the world with this fake report.

    Tony Ifeanyi Egwuonye

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 08:38:50

  24. Holamilekan Chinedu Wasiu
    if any country is corrupt than Nigeria i think not in this world again

    Holamilekan Chinedu Wasiu

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 09:09:42

  25. Umar Muhammad Rabiu Dambatta
    Those 34 Countries that are ahead of Nigeria in terms of coreuption i call them countries of the dead

    Umar Muhammad Rabiu Dambatta

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 09:35:02

  26. Yakubu Ladan Ishaleku
    How comes nigeria is 35th, is the numbering in ascending or descending other? They need to clear the air for us, Cos, i doubt if in anyway,there can be any country that is more corrupt than 9ja.

    Yakubu Ladan Ishaleku

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 10:04:10

  27. Mustapha Naseer Ilu
    According to me Nigeria is no.1

    Mustapha Naseer Ilu

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 10:58:28

  28. Ladan Kudu
    Nigeria suppose to be the number one country in the world as a most corrupted nation. Because there is no KAI and which resulted into nonchallant atitudes by the public servants in their respective positions

    Ladan Kudu

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:27:11

  29. Solomon Amande Sule
    Laoding……my country is corrupt !!!,my country is corrupt !!!,no one will take our place,yeeeeeeeerpiiiiiiiiiii,we are number one,no doubt,most corrupt ,yes,we are number one…………35th is not nijeria,we remain number one…..yesssss

    Solomon Amande Sule

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:20:46

  30. Ahmed Umar Elegu
    Enquiry into d rent oil subsidy n police pension fund alon, is enough parameters for Nigeria to b among d first 5 most corrupt. Any way, Nig might hav bribed…another corruption.. Hahaha

    Ahmed Umar Elegu

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:18:09

  31. Oyibo Augustine Efe
    Thats not true. We presently should be d most corrupt nation

    Oyibo Augustine Efe

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:17:16

  32. Abimbola Lewis
    I disagree wit dt statistics, Nigeria is no 1, statin 4rm Presidency 2 d least person in govt wit some private sectors.

    Abimbola Lewis

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 01:03:12

  33. Isah Haruna Ardido
    Nigeria is the first corrupt country in the world .

    Isah Haruna Ardido

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:58:21

  34. Lawal Saheed Godfada A
    I don’t believe them, we should be among the 1st ten. Na cheating!

    Lawal Saheed Godfada A

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:57:00

  35. Rufus A. Ajose
    nigeria is no 2 position. 35corrupt position is too far to nigeria.

    Rufus A. Ajose

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:42:15

  36. Oluwole Adebiyi
    Nigeria is not just the 35th in the world in corruption rankings,it’s position is just unequalled and the most corrupt to say the least.I leave you to do the maths.Corruption has been embraced as a lifestyle or culture so to speak and if there was a competition to be held in respect of this,Nigeria would attain the Gold medal in this area.It is just in their DNA and her leaders just don’t give a shit about it!!!

    Oluwole Adebiyi

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:42:03

  37. Rufus A. Ajose
    nigeria is no 2 position. 35corrupt position is too far to nigeria.

    Rufus A. Ajose

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:41:24

  38. Maina Bura
    Nonono, what yardstick did they used to measure it? they are bias, they denied us our rightful position which is either 1st or 2nd, period.

    Maina Bura

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:40:45

  39. Bashir Aliyu
    Thus is understatement. Nigeria soppose to be the No 1.’ The kleptocratic Nigeria’.

    Bashir Aliyu

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:38:41

  40. Holamilekan Chinedu Wasiu
    I wonder how this people use to come about there poll, Nigeria is no 1 in the world, how many country don’t have constant power supply and money is been pump into power sector every year and nothing to show for it

    Holamilekan Chinedu Wasiu

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:31:56

  41. Mustapha Salisu
    they did injustice other countries which 9ja was rated blow them. WE ARE D MOST CURRUPT UNLESS WE CHANGE OUR ATTITUDE,BEHAVIOUR AND BELIAVE. MAY ALLAH HELP US 2 CHANGE AND REVIVE GLORY OF THE PAST. AMIN SUMA AMIN

    Mustapha Salisu

    Wed, Dec 05 2012 00:30:02

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Google reads my mails

Posted by ogala in Uncategorized on November 15, 2012

Google reads my mails

A screenshot of Google dialogue box in my Gmail

I had goose pimples immediately I found out. Google reads my mails. And is most likely reading yours too. Read the rest of this entry »

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Nigerian Journalists and ‘Brown Envelopes’ By Elor Nkereuwem

Posted by ogala in National on July 31, 2012

Journalism Statue in Edo state press centre

A critical look at the conduct of the Nigerian journalist Read the rest of this entry »

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The Royal Sculpture of Benin City: you’ll love them, but you need tout permits

Posted by ogala in Travel on July 18, 2012

Benin Queen

Benin City Royal Sculpture

I was excited about visiting Benin City. Its sculptures fascinated me on my first visit but its touts almost took away the joy. Read the rest of this entry »

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How Edo voted in Polling Units that mattered

Posted by ogala in Uncategorized on July 15, 2012

The Action Congress of Nigeria won the recent governoship election in the state. The party won in all 18 local governments and virtually all the polling units.
Interestingly, they won units where People’s Democratic Party heavy weights voted.
Thiskis how they voted in the polling units that mattered.

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