Not ready for anything. Just did this to satisfy people who pressurized him to do something. If you are serious mentor, you'd go out there shake hands with a few untidy persons. That's the way Nigerian politics work for now.

YES, Jesus is God.

The kind of wife guys are looking for, y'all. Keep slaying and wondering why guys aint falling.

Corruption in the LitCaf Encyclopedia

https://litcaf.com/corruption/

How the first world war felt in Nigeria.

https://litcaf.com/world-war-i/

Ogogo looks broken by default. Guy looks broken all the time.

TheFury:
This is by far one of the worst movie reviews I have ever seen. No coordination whatsoever. Ahn ahn!!!! You can say whatever you like o, but this here is a very shoddy piece.

You mustn't do a review just to take cheap shots @ what you feel other people's opinion about the movie are. And I know you know what I mean. The movie is quite good but your reasons for doing this review are more subjective than objective. Anyone sez otherwise is deceiving you.

I share same view as you.

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It has often been discussed in informal settings, how special Christmas festivals are. Those who fall in love at Christmas have especially sweet story in their minds, never mind where it leads to, they still have a taste of nature’s gift of happiness, however momentary it may be. Old friends unite and decide to be carefree, gitfs are exchanged.
A look into the lives of young middle class parents reveals one constant fact; that a good fraction of them is in the business of making their children happy. Traditions afforded by the limit of technology appears to have made Christmases whiter, same way it has for all inventions tailored towards the creation of happiness. For the cheer reason that human interventions, rather than robotic, automated, or generic ones dominated the features of daily living, the basic requirements for happiness were met more easily. With an exponential gowth in poppulations came the inevitable advancement in technology, and cultural sophisication- an auspicious thing by every consideration. The slackness in the attainment of it had portended grave negativity for Africa, yet it is in this slackness, i want to presume, that the world...fast in the race to the unchattered, will get a chance to retrace its steps when it encounters the steep.

For more:
https://plus.google.com/118107700643247025053/posts/ixgqFWm4SkB

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tno4real:
Am not really good at writing story my sh*t is go straight to the point.
If you attend university and you are calling the present Nigeria president dull than you need to examine your brain cos Nigeria president is secretly planning something massive for you Nigerians but am surprise people are not seeing it, I'm a student of business management chicago, though the 1st quarter will not be funny at all but I bet u if only Nigerians can support their president and bear with him your country will be among the greatest in the world. I like Nigerian cos I do have them as friends back home and most of them are good people.
What am I talking about. The problem of your country is dollar and the greatest problem is importation of goods. Stop importation of goods and spend your naira within your country...just wait for 1 and half year and your problem is solve. "study the development and behaviour of china" that's the secret behind your president plan

SHUT UP THERE. What do you know about Nigeria? University of Chicago my foot. I'm sure you must be aa drop out.

Go ahead and insult him.. ungrateful rat. Someone gives you the oppourtunity to work when millions are jobless and all you wanna do is to insult him? I i know people like you... always seeing what the boss is doing wrong, never seeing their own laziness, lack of diligence, ceeativity, and common sense. So your boss is a mad person that he hates you for just working with him? Go ahead in your new job and see if you will ever see a better boss anywhere.
I once had a terrible lady boss and felt very stupid the day she asked if we thought she was naturally a stern person. She has bosses too and while we go sleep after work she bears terrible heapdaches on daily basis.

No hope. Lol.
Does anyone still ask this kinda question in 2015? Osu mi o.

No hope. Lol.
Does anyone still ask this kinda question in 2015? Osu mi o.

Last Wednesday, while receiving members of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption commission, the emir of Kano, who doubles in our collective imagination as a an accomplished and excellent economist, expressed his optimism on President Buhari's ability to fight corruption to stand still. Without forgetting to assume the Yoruba traditional gesture required of one who on certain rare cases object to an elder’s assertion, I say vehemently that the emir might be hoping too much. Need I include that I do not assume him to be simplistic by this remark? Elders do not get analytical with everything. It is the showy youths who do. The former Central Bank Governor whose dielectrics we once enjoyed sure remember the systemics of a game as pervasive as corruption is not one which we can easily project. Will the President bring about a more passionate EFCC? I think he will. Will he follow legal cases to conclusion, yes he will. Imprisonments? There will be a couple. I trust the President will even accord more integrity to his own brand of anti-graft war by being a little impartial. As to the question of if he will win the war I’d maintain a sober silence. Mr. President’s logic of corruption except if revised will not bring a solution to this problem that has been with us even before the advent of the colonials, and which has fastened tenaciously to the fabrics of our everyday life. His political will, however large, will still have to contend with super-rational elements who have come to see the art of taking a little more as a game of survival. I concur it is when an empirically fashioned mixed strategy is employed that we can have a decent amount of hope.


For more:

https://www.naij.com/507016-dynamics-buharis-anti-corruption-crusade-winning-battles-losing-war.html

Correction... the so called better electricity is not Buhari's achievement but that of our amiable president, GEJ.

http://thesheet.ng/lets-talk-about-buhari-and-the-white-house-visit-tope-apoola/

America is by no means lesser than any nation in God's earth and Americans seize every opportunity to remind everyone that she is the greatest. The White House, reportedly built to impress, bear the ghostly reminiscence of her glorious past. This is no mere fancy. The calm protuberances of past presidents’ busts, the eerily simple furnishing of the Blue Room, the lightening purposed to put mortals in a trance could not but be the imagined goal of the great men and women over several decades- God bless their souls, who designed the palace of the world's moist important person. Americans, for all their postmodernist tendencies, understand sacredness and this forms part of the reasons, we can imagine, that President Clinton's spit on the face of sanctity, not the singular act of perjury or adultery, drew him outright impeachment. It was indeed difficult for the proud American mind to imagine their president surrender to a less excusable form of carnality. What manner of man defies the glorious sanctity of the chambers? The behaviour of the President, now old and distinguished, frustrated the architects of ethics in the rudest manner... a new low was recorded for the human- that he can possibly give in to flesh in the very presence of the divine. It was the intention of the fathers of the nation, evident from their works, to bring a heavenly presence to their presidents, to remind him of his vows and to bring a host of national saints to witness, that the humanity of whoever occupies the house may simmer for his glorious other self to glow.
This psychosocial struggle of the White House architecture may not have been directed at American presidents alone, but it is one engineered to preach the American gospel to visitors in the most subtle ways. Imagery after all speak more volume than a thousand words. How profitable will it be, if a man like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the controversial former Prime Minister of Iran could douse his anti-American stance in one visit. We do not have a record of how efficient this American diplomatic exhibitionism has been to Third World countries but we know of one clear case. Late President Yaradua on his visit to White House in 2007 lost all psychological defences contained in him to declare with his two hands up that the visit was the most fortunate event of his life. We have not forgotten the embarrassment that this honest declaration for the American god brought to the Nigerian citizenry. Eight years later, another pilgrimage to the White House has brought a familiar feeling. We can see it in the faces of our president and his team. A cynical mind is left with no alternative than to imagine that the American spell actually beclouded the minds of our leaders so much that they momentarily relinquished their graces, and brilliance to revel in the splendour which our big brother had in abundance and this is not a bad thing except that they seem to have forgotten their briefs while at it. I do not like to believe the fairly circulated story that the Nigerian contingent was asked to re-present their pleas but what we see in the body language of both sides except if the Presidential spokesman makes a speech, lends credence to that aspersion.
Now we must not forget to acknowledge the greatness of our own men. For all the tweets, tongue in the cheek sarcasm and memes, we cannot wish away the fact that they did not get to their exalted offices by being mediocre. President Buhari, a retired army General trained over thirty years ago at the American War College must have seen too much of opulence to be spell bound by one. Governor Oshiomole, a man whose articulation n the days of labour unionism easily give away as extraordinary is unlikely to loose all that he has learnt to a moment of diplomatic allure. The Owelle (i do not know why I think the title befits this man), our amiable Governor Okorocha who recently got his own dose of social media attack cannot be a mean man. Although we may be led, for his bloated stature, to think he is not abstemious hence undistinguished, we should not forget that this man must be great in many important ways for him to emerge governor in a state of innumerable men and women of towering accomplishment. We should not forget that these men must bear certain genes of evolutionary accord even for their children, as it has turned in recent times, to have emerged with distinction from world class universities. Without compromising the intellectual integrity of our leaders, one is persuaded to think that even the Okonjo Iwealas of this country might never surpass old achievements as long as they continue to step their feet in defective shoes.
Here calls a most important duty, not only for our dear country but also for every notion of hope, of llife- a duty to God. To slack in the service of this call is to create more despair in the minds of 170 million observers; a relatively significant fraction of the world’s population. I know without a single doubt that the personality of one man cannot in a civilized democratic world create change as much. I have arrived at the future of this present progression to see an increase in ethical nihilism in the fabrics of our nation's soul. More than a good president, what is needed is a good presidential institution, great executive institution and a collegiate of bureaucrats who operates not as bored machineries of government but instrumental radicals who are always looking out for the smartest way of getting things done. Mallam El Rufai, happily now aa governor too, alluded to this in his memoir, “The Accidental Public Servant” where he expounded on what he believed was the better methodology for fighting corruption. I do not wish to narrow this discourse to corruption but will mention in the case of corruption that people do not keep their hands away from the public treasury because they are moral but because they are very likely to get caught. God- the all knowing God did not trust humans to obey his injunctions of reproducibility as mere service to creation. He spurred us by inventing sex. The heart of man is inherently evil and the best of men could falter where there are no ready made courses which he could take. A single push can make our president grow vindictive. A well calculated distraction can divert him altogether from his own objectives. It is only institutionalism of a lofty stature that can possibly preserve the hearts of presidents and ministers and governors.
How unfortunate that the ruling party recognize there has never been a an example of good governance on the national scale. How preposterous that President Buhari aspires to be an example onto himself. The last man in whom this unnatural duty was reposed failed in his station and it took several hundred years for sufficient examples to be established for the benefit of human societies. There is a need for the construction of mental institutions to create standards to which every office holder especially in this acclaimed era of change must aspire. Americans played this truism with the invention of Uncle Sam, the United Kingdom did by the spirit of their monarchy. Examples abound among European nations. They arrived at their own ethos more readily because of their naturally shared traits and history. As for us, the benefits of modern times proffers hope that we could build one for ourselves too. When we have our own set of respectable ideologies, one which will pale our ethnic differences and create a mental bond for our country people, our leaders will keep their heads up and chest out not because they are proud, but because they are confident of the justness of their cause. They carry an aura of justice and become light even to the blessed White House. When they reject gay rights plea from their equally distinguished American host, they do so without hassles, not grudgingly or apologetically. Even if they go begging they carry their begging bowls elegantly for there are times when even the children of the wisest (the Greeks) need help. They do not grovel for they know they command a professional army that understands integrity. Their heart is full of gratitude for the manner of people that they are able to well around their table. They are proud of chairing an awesomely ethical institution and they consider their presence a good omen even for their host. They do not harbour unseemly agendas and they are evenly devoted to all regions of their county. When they go to the White House, the historic reminder of freedom and human dignity, they go with a gift and a contingent, not only of sweet tongued friends whose counsel they are very used to, but also of the artisans, the businessmen, the youths, and the innovators of their country for it is in them that the hope for finding aa new brand of institutionalism can be best formed.

Tope Apoola
Founder, LitCaf and author, ETHOS: What Africa may learn from the Trinity.

Me and all my friends are for GEJ and i am omo Ondo.

Review of Kunle Afolayan's October 1
By Tope Apoola (LitCaf)

October 1's plot is deep, but the depth is not there for everyone to see. Watching the movie at the Cinema, I had muttered this severally, appalled that Kunle Afolayan had improved so much after the almost disappointing outing in "The Figuring", his former attempt at doing Nigeria proud in the film making industry. Little wonder Kunle was not the writer of this latest piece, but we must honor him for being such a good, passionate director. This should serve as a lesson to film makers. They are better off sticking with what they know how to do best. I am a gentleman but I'd easily remove my shirt to combat anyone who tries to cast any doubts on Kunle's gift as a film maker.

In October 1, a movie set in Ilara Mokin town of Ondo State, a Police Inspector, Waziri, was commissioned to unravel the mystery deaths that was plaguing the town of Akote. His assignment was to be concluded before the October 1 1960 Nigeria's independence day. Kunle has been criticized by certain reviewers for making it all too easy for viewers to discern who the culprit was, but such opinions does nothing than show how one-dimensional their judgment of what makes a good movie is. October 1 is not, and does not pretend to be a detective movie, the thriller is not in who did what but why he did it. From the movie, the young prince suffered no psychotic symptoms, the film took time to depict this; he was proud, but sane enough to recognize and respect ordinary people..at least outwardly. His interaction with police inspector Afonja (Aderupoko) was real,and this is commendable, for only a few will not fall for the temptation of letting him act cocky towards the half literate Police officer in their movie. One more subtle observation that endears me to this movie is that the funny parts were never forced. The idea was "if the viewers catch the humor, fine, if not, fine". That ought to be the spirit of comedy. Kunle was able to make his viewers laugh and he achieved this honorably. Still talking about the small things Kunle did to trip me, it is the fact that he never seized the moment to dwell on the persons of Awolowo or any historical figure of the time. As cheap as this may seem, many Nollywood movies would have fallen for it. We all know what external involvement and investment does to creativity. One would expect that Kunle would exhibit some subservience in his 2 million dollar- Toyota sponsored, Mike Ade Ojo sponsored, Lagos State supported movie. Funke Akindele was not so brave in her sequel to the bluckbuster, Jenifa. She easily fell faced down to the god of Glo and other benefactors and lost me barely halfway into her then highly anticipated movie. Not for Kunle, he must be in life, a person of cynical temperament..and this speaks volume in his choices. Unlike many Nollywood movies, there was no overacting, or overdoing. The movie progressed smoothly, almost naturally from start to finish without boring the viewers.

To the philosophical minded viewers, October 1 presents immense entertainment revolving around the old question of what the face of evil looks like. Even the Hollywood that we agree Nollywood must aspire to hardly do justice to this. An experience running 6-years is enough to cause resentment in anyone, said a cast. This is indeed academic! For anyone who wants to feel pride for being Nigerian, or who wants to have a brilliant illustration of how 1960 Western Nigeria looked like- October 1 is a must watch.

There are many deep sides to October 1, many of which are hushed. This is one movie that bravely courts controversy. I mean potentially-bitter ones! Kunle cares less about political correctness but his patrotism towards Nigeria is palpable, almost to a 'criticisable' extent. The film makes no apologies in its opinion about homosexuality, peadophilia. This is a proudly African movie- in many ways and many times better than Biyi Bandele's Half Of a Yellow Sun. It is another proof that great things can be done at home! As for the controversies, I will not be the one to disclose the teacher's mother is late, but like I said, the depth of this movie may never be apparent to some, even if it is being put to their face. October 1 is the best movie from Nigeria yet.

The OP and the Blogger who wrote this review must be morons. I can't believe anyone can give October 1 by Kunle Afolayan any rating less than 8\10. Comparing this nicely done movie to Half of a Yellow Sun betrays your real intension. Spoilers like you cannot change the truth..this is the best movie from Africa!

saasala: Yes, under the ministration of Chris Oyakhilome, 2010 IPPC conference at the LCA. I fell yakarta for ground. I have since left the church sha after discovering I was deceived for 8 good years of my life.

Pray tell. How were you decieved?

sino:

Ameen!

erm, what about you?

Do you mean to call Sino a lazy man who waits to glory in his wife's achievement?

We love our president. Snoop should go to hell!

Do you remember the music of Boney M or those shine-shine wearing artistes who try to spoil our vision with the stage spot lights? Very few people sing like them these days and a group of sociologists at the University of Toronto and Freie Universität Berlin thinks it might be an indication that we are becoming more morose than before. The first time I heard Tiwa Savage’s Without My Heart, I thought it was going to be a very big hit but I was wrong. People’s taste for music have changed permanently and some researchers think this might be connected with our mood. Major key and high tempo music, they posited, is happier than minor key songs. Considering the number of major key, high tempo music that hit the top charts from the 1960s till now, it is very obvious that we do not prefer the sweet fast happy happy songs anymore. Even the so-called fast paced notes of today are not half as fast as those of the old. What is it with us? Could it be that we have grown a little unhappy in spite of our reduced hate, our ipads, smart phones, video games and internet? For the young adults, could it be that our parents, in spite of the Biafra war, or the slow mail system and boring sermons at church were happier than us when they were our age? (considering that they too, enjoyed the globally accepted songs alongside the native ones) Was it all patience that kept our mothers married to our fathers, and how were they able to carry on with so little information- without the kind of wisdom that is being shared from the modern day pulpit? This is not a piece to praise the old or mitigate the strides of the new, but a discussion to show how humanity might be in the threshold of a major decline, and how Africa, especially the least expected of her, might be the only tether by which humanity can hold on to civilization.

Full article at
http://topeapoola./2013/09/26/why-catholics-dont-kill-themselves/