NATIONAL HEROES - they got us independence but not prepared for life after
Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe
Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Chief Anthony Enahoro

PEOPLE'S HEROES (incorruptible heroes who stood with two feet on the ground)
Fela Anikulakpo Kuti - Baba, may his soul rest in peace
Prof. Wole Soyinka - The Lion
Prof. Chinua Achebe - Refused to dance naked
Chief Chukwuemeka Odimegwu - Time will tell

CONTROVERSIAL HEROES

GENERAL GOWON - (not entirely his fault, only used and dumped)
GEJ - New boy in town, he exposed the Cabals that holds him at dagger point and has a cabinet full of pretty ladies who love to brag
Baba Iyabor? - picture not included so, let's forgive him.
GENERAL BUHARI? - picture not included so we let him rule his kingdom of " DOGS and BABOONS"

AND NOW - THE CELEBRATED VILLAINS OF ALL TIME

IBB - Self acclaimed Evil Genius, the inventor of letter bomb, 419, and chop clean mouth
ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR - Perfector of poison tea, share the money round but don't mention my name.
SANI ABACHA? - his picture not included so let His Soul Rest in Peace

We have been unscrupulously experimenting with democracy, a system of government known as the government of the people by the people. In fact, one can rightly describe this system as neither originally our invention or entirely strange to us. This is because some the elements already existed in our own traditional systems long before the arrival of Europeans on our shores. Democracy as we know it and practice it today is more western than it is African. We try to copy how democracy is practiced in Western Europe and North America but chose to ignore the basic principles this system is based on and practiced in the developed world. Our copying of western democracy seemed to stop only at spending billions of naira to organise elections, rig the election and the rest is story, story. Whatever definition is given to “accountability, decency” and “honour” is just BIG grammar for the Nigeria politicians. 
The 52 years old German president Christian Wulff (the youngest ever to hold this position) has announced his resignation because of a scandal that if it was in Nigeria, the politician will shout everyone down for ever daring to mention it. Even ordinary Nigerians will say, “Let’s forget it and move forward”.  However, this is all about accountability, honour and respect, not only for oneself, but for one’s country and its citizens. The German president Christian Wulff is stepping down from his elevated position because it is alleged he received 500,000 Euros, what they described as loan and some other benefits from business friends and associates. His immunity was even lifted something described as “unprecedented move against a German president”. The question here is do any of our politicians have the decency or the willingness to resign his position in the wake of a scandal? Or are we as citizens ready to hold our reckless and shameless politicians to such accountability that they can resign their position if they misuse their office? Nigerians please have your say...   
Source: MSN Trending Blog 17/02/12
http://news.uk.msn.com//blog/trending-blogpost.aspx?post=12235a3f-8ef1-4ca3-9f56-b53d0ff71cc3&_nwpt=1

Top signs he's marriage material

Ladies, here are some interesting tips to help you identify your right guy. Be warned that there are no such things as Mr Perfect or Mr Right, but you can find some extra-ordinarily gentle, kind and understanding men that give a relationship its worth.  However, every relationship between couples is what the two persons involved make of it. While we seek for the perfect match, we sometimes need not try too hard or search too far. We only need to recognise them when we meet them. So Ladies, see if these tips will help in your search...
 
 
 The most common signs he’s ready to make the ultimate commitment.

You’ve met his folks
If he’s introduced you to his parents and is happy to show you off at family gatherings, you can be pretty sure he’s planning on hanging around. Sharing you with his nearest and dearest is a clear indication that he envisages having you in his life for more than just a short time.

He wants children
When he talks about the future he includes you in his plans and doesn’t flinch when the conversation turns to the topic of children. Tell tale comments such as “I wonder what our children would look like.” And “When I’m a dad…” are a dead giveaway that he’s  given the matter thought and is keen to move forward together. Game on!

He’s house trained
A little bit of untidiness and occasional laziness is permissible, but unless you’re planning on living like a 1950’s housewife you don’t want to spend the rest of your life picking up his dirty socks and doing his dishes no matter how much you love him. If your man has a vacuum cleaner and knows how to use it, does the washing-up and knows which day the recycling is collected, you’re on to a winner. If not, he isn’t a lost cause, you might just need to engage in some gentle training.

He treats women with respect
The way your man behaves around other women - especially his mother or sister - is a good way of gauging his true character. Next time he’s with his mother, sister or other female friends, watch how he treats them. Does he talk over them, dismiss their ideas and bulldoze them into his way of thinking or is he gentlemanly, chivalrous and respectful at all times? Marriage to someone who doesn’t hold your gender in high regard will be tricky to say the least.

He’s supportive
In a crisis situation your man always finds a way to be there for you no matter how busy he is with work or other commitments. In other words, you’re top of his priority list.
Marriage is about being able to support one another in times of uncertainty or emotional unrest. A man who listens to your woes, does the best to understand the situation and offers advice and support when you’re feeling low or going through a rough patch is definitely someone you want to have around.

Your friends and family approve
It’s those closest to you who have your best interests at heart (most of the time at least). If they seem troubled by your latest match, then there could be some cause for concern. If however, they seem to think he’s Mr Wonderful, you should take it as a good sign. They wouldn’t give you their seal of approval unless they were completely convinced he’s a good egg.

He treats you well
It might sound obvious, but even more important than the way he treats others, is how he treats you. We’re not saying he should put you on a pedestal and shower you with romantic gifts and presents every day – nice as that may sound. We’re talking about how he behaves towards you in public and in private. A bit of bickering and the odd argument are perfectly healthy, but if you start feeling bullied or constantly undermined, it’s time to have a serious think about whether he really is the right one for you.

He’s trustworthy
You need to be able to trust the man you plan to spend the rest of your life with, not just to be loyal and faithful, but also to be honest and frank about other areas of his life including money and work. If he’s lied or concealed things from you in the past, or made promises he doesn’t keep, what’s to stop him doing so again? Marriage is the ultimate promise, so only proceed down the matrimonial path if you’re one hundred percent confident you can trust him. But be cautious, we all have a past and have done things we’re not proud of so don’t judge him based on past form and previous relationships.

He has a sense of responsibility
This is one of the primary qualities necessary in a husband. A man who doesn’t let you or others down when he knows he’s being relied upon, is a precious commodity. A man who doesn’t come through for you on important matters, and who squanders his cash on nights out on the town instead of saving for a deposit on a flat has a bit of growing up to do before he can be deemed reliable enough for marriage.
 
He’s pretty sorted
Earning megabucks shouldn’t be a pre-requisite, but if you’re planning on getting hitched, a man who’s a grafter not a slacker is an absolute must. A bloke who can show he’s got his act together in terms of where he lives, what he does for a living, how much money he’s got and has plans (that involve you) in place for the future is obviously a far better prospect than one who still lives with his mum, plays on his X-box all day and doesn’t have any savings.
Source: Yahoo Lifestyle, Love and Sex 16/02/12
http://uk.match.yahoo.net/edito/index.php?mtcmk=080405&name=5/119/1663-top-signs-he-s-marriage-material.html

"the real hausa name for GOD is ubangiji and not allah"

IF THE HAUSA WORD FOR GOD IS UBANGIJI, MY QUESTION IS WHY HAVE THEY NOW ABANDONED THEIR UBANGIJI AND BLINDLY FOLLOWED A FOREIGN DECEPTIVE AND CRUEL DEITY ALLAH? TRUE, THIS WORD UBANGIJI DON'T COME ACROSS SO OFTEN IN HAUSA LANGUAGE AS YOU FIND THE WORD GOD IN FORM OF OLORUN, CHUKWU, CHINEKE, OSANOBUA, OGHENE ETC IN OTHER NIGERIAN LANGUAGES. I THINK THE HAUSAS ARE NOW PAYING FOR THEIR SINS IN ABANDONING UBANGIJI TO GO FOR CRUEL, AND BLOOD TASTY ARAB DEITY.
PEOPLE REFLECT THEIR CHARACTERISTICS IN EVERY THING THEY DO. DEAL WITH AN ARAB AND YOU WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN. ARABS ARE VERY CRUEL PEOPLE THIS THEY SHOW IN EVERYTHING THEY DO.  NO WONDER THEY INVENTED SUCH A CRUEL DEITY ALLAH! HOW MANY OF THESE ARAB COUNTRIES HAVE RAISED THEIR VOICES TO CONDEMN THE ATROCITIES COMMITED BY THEIR SLAVE-BROTHERS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA? INSTEAD, THEY ARE URGING THEM ON...
 AFRICANS SO MUCH LIKE TO ACCUSE EUROPEANS OF DISCRIMINATION (WHICH IS NO DOUBT A TRUE ACCUSATION) AND WE BLAME THEM FOR ALL OUR PROBLEMS, BUT FEW OF US HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH ARABS. GO TO NORTH AFRICA AND SEE HOW THEY TREAT YOU AS A SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR OUR NORTHERN BROTHERS TO RETRACE THEIR STEPS AN SEEK THE FORGIVENESS OF UNBANGIJI THEIR TRUE AND ORIGINAL GOD AND HE WILL HAVE MERCY. 
BUT IF THEY WISH TO CONTINUE WALLOWING IN THEIR FOOLHARDINESS, WELL, GOODLUCK TO THEM, BUT NOT WITH JONATHAN! 

HOWEVER, THEY WOULD DO US A GREAT FAVOUR IF THEY BUILT A WALL TWICE AS THICK AND TWICE AS HIGH AS FORMER BERLIN-WALL RUNNING FROM NIGERIA/BENIN BORDER CUTTING THROUGH NIGER/ADAMAWA STATES, ACROSS TO CAMEROON. IN FACT, THERE SHOULD BE NO GATES OR WINDOWS IN THIS WALL AS WE DO NOT WISH TO SEE OR HEAR FROM THEM AT ALL! SHIKENA!

I SAW SOME DONKEYS WEARING FLOWING BABARIGA, GOLD/SILVER WATCHES AND CHAINS, AND THEY WERE WALKING THE HIGH STREETS OF LONDON. THE OYIBOS WERE SHAKING THEIR HEADS AND JEERING AT THEM, NOT BECAUSE THEY WORE ALL THESE EXPENSIVE THINGS, BUT BECAUSE THEY WERE STILL DONKEYS AS THEY STILL  POOH AND WEEH IN THE STREETS WHILST THEY  WALK.

BOY! ARE FUEL AND DOLLAR YOUR ONLY CONCERN ABOUT NIGERA? I THINK NIGERIANS WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER OFF IF THESE LEADERS YOU MENTIONED MADE NAIRA TO BE HIGHER AND MORE IMPORTANT THAN DOLLAR AND FUEL.
MAKE DOLLAR AND FUEL AS CHEAP AS THE DUST, THAT WILL NOT MAKE BETTER THE MISERY, SUFFERING AND VIOLENCE CAUSED AND SUSTAINED BY SELFISHNESS, FOOLHARDINESS, IGNORANCE AND FANATISM IN SOMALIA AND AFGAHNISTAN. THIS IS SAME LEVEL THESE LEADERS FROM THE NORTH HAVE BROUGHT NIGERIA DUE TO SAME REASONS HILIGHTED HERE.

GREAT TO READ ALL THE GOOD CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS TOPIC, THOUGH SOME OF THEM ARE LESS RATIONAL BUT NONTHELESS FULL OF HUMOUR. IT GOES TO SHOW THAT OUR GENERATION HAS REALLY MOVED A STEP FURTHER EVEN THOUGH OUR POLITICIANS WOULD NOT LET US SEE THIS. MANY OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE JUST SHOWED NIGERIANS HAVE STARTED THINKING DIFFERENTLY AND CAN APPRICIATE THOSE LITTLE THINGS THAT HELP US TO BE HUMAN NOT ONLY MONEY WAHALA.... From me, kudos to everyone that has posted reasonable comments here!

POSTER BUT YOUR EXPLANATION TO THE BABY'S DEFORMITY DIDN'T MAKE ANY SENSE TO AN AVERAGE NIGERIAN, LET ALONE ABOKI WEY DON DECLARE "BOOK HARAM". YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEFINE THE BABY'S CONDITION AND RELATE IT TO HER ENVINRONMENT, WHAT ARE THE VITAMINS AND MINERALS LACKING THAT LED TO THE NON-DEVELOPMENT OF THESE PARTS OF THE BODY? COULD SUCH VITAMINS BE LACKING AS A RESULT OF PARENTS INABILITY TO FEED WELL? IS ANY PERSON IN THE FAMILY DEFORMED? TO WHAT EXTENT? COULD IT BE GENETIC OR CAUSED BY SOME SORT OF INFECTION? YOU MENTIONED FATHER IS PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED BUT TO WHAT EXTENT? COULD THE BABY'S DEFORMITY BE LINKED WITH FATHER'S PHYSICAL CONDITION? YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL READERS WHAT PLANS THE PARENTS, TOWN, LOCAL IMAMS, LOCAL OR STATE GOVERNMETS HAVE FOR THE BABY - PLEASE DON'T TELL US STATE GOVERNOR CAN ONLY SPONSOR TERROR!
IN ALL, POOR PEOPLE SHOULD BE PROPERLY EDUCATED ON FAMILY  PLANNING AND BE MADE TO UNDERSTAND THAT GOD DOES NOT SEND BABIES DOWN FROM THE SKY. IF THEY ALREADY HAD 4 CHILDREN, I BELIEVE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH FOR ANY SANE PARENTS IN NIGERIA TODAY. I FEEL FOR THE INNOCENT FATIMA. I HOPE THEIR CHIEF PREISTS SITTING ON MASSIVE OIL WEALTH UP THERE IN THE ARABIAN PENNINSULA AND DOWN HERE IN AFRICA SHOULD BE ABLE TO HELP AND NOT JUST KEEP USING THEIR WEALTH FOR THE WRONG REASONS - LIKE CHAD PRESIDENT AND HIS NEW WIFE!
IN EUROPE OR AMERICA, PARENTS POOR OR RICH, THIS CHILD WILL GROW UP A NORMAL CHILD.[/b]

DON'T BE DECEVED NAIJAS, GO WATCH THE VIDEO AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. NOTHING HAPPEN TO AM, NA SECURITY GUARDS JUST TAKE STYLE DEY TAP CURRENT FROM MADAM BODY. IN FACT, PROTESTERS NO EVEN NEAR AM EXCEPT SOMEBODY WAN PROVE SAY NA JOURNALISTS AND SECURITY GUARDS BE THE PROTESTERS BICOS NA ONLY THEM NEAR THE PRIME MINISTER.