Actually, this is a excerpt from a blog post about present day Nigeria,

, You know the feeling you get when you cry alongside a hungry kid who hasn’t eaten in days, yet who refuses your money in an effort to save face for his parents? You know the feeling you get when you cry alongside a father who has stuffed his ego down the toilet seat as he asks you for a loan to fix his motorcycle, so he can go out and make some money for his family? You know the feeling you get when you cry alongside a sick 3-year old that cannot afford quality medical treatment, and whom you are almost powerless to help?,

It's a great write up, and it is worth your time, So, follow the link: http://koyegbeke..com/2009/10/for-love-of-nigeria.html#more

Nigeria on brink of total collapse – Christian lawmakers

ABUJA-Christian lawmakers, yesterday, painted a gloomy picture of Nigeria, said it was on the verge of total collapse.

They also lamented that the delivery of public values has ceased to be the essence of governance as Nigerians could barely access basic social necessities. According to them, these challenges have shaken the very foundation of faith of Nigerians in the leadership.

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