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Provincialism, parochialism and underdevelopment

November 21, 2022 by AFRIPOL Leave a Comment

Written by abiodun KOMOLAFE By nature, development ‘belongs to those who know it, not those who have it or can buy it.’ It is like a picture, which one keeps working on. Parochialism, on the other hand, is a cultural entrapment. It is evil! With it at work, extant philosophies are laced with the cultural sentiment that a people cannot develop beyond their social thoughts. … [Read more...] about Provincialism, parochialism and underdevelopment

The problem with Gov. Soludo, Oversized Ego. Emulate Obi’s Humility

November 19, 2022 by Emeka Chiakwelu 3 Comments

In my college days at University of Houston Downtown, I was taking a class on ‘Second law of thermodynamics’, a course in Physical chemistry.  There was a fellow in the class, though smart but he was full of himself, with overflowing pride. The professor was tackling a serious chemistry equation equipped with calculus calculations.  The professor was literally … [Read more...] about The problem with Gov. Soludo, Oversized Ego. Emulate Obi’s Humility

133 million (63%) Nigerians live in Poverty– NBS

November 19, 2022 by AFRIPOL Leave a Comment

 National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)  reported that 133 million ( 63 per cent) , which is two  out of three Nigerians are living in poverty.  “Nigerians are suffering from multidimensional poverty, with children constituting more than half of poor people in the country.” National Bureau of Statistics report stated: “Multidimensional poverty is … [Read more...] about 133 million (63%) Nigerians live in Poverty– NBS

Wike describes Obi: ‘A very humble man’, Promises to give him logistics support for campaigns.

November 17, 2022 by AFRIPOL Leave a Comment

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has promised to give logistics support for Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi in Rivers State for 2022/23 presidential campaign. Governor Nyesom Wike invited Peter Obi to commission a project in Rivers State said, “He’s a former governor (Obi)   and presidential candidate, and a very humble man. As a state … [Read more...] about Wike describes Obi: ‘A very humble man’, Promises to give him logistics support for campaigns.

KENNETH OKONKWO SPEAKS ON GOV. SOLUDO COMMENTARY ON PETER OBI (video)

November 16, 2022 by AFRIPOL Leave a Comment

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