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A State of Confusion by M.B.O Owolowo State of Emergency or Emergency in a state? When an emergency isn't really an emergency. President Jonathan declared a "State of Emergency" in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states respectively, good! However his declaration doesn't affect the political appointees in the affected states. Some expected a situation where the executive is suspended and the military assumes command in the interim- as it is assumed 'force' is the best strategy to quell the insurgents for good. But the President has chosen an approach which many are keen to see its implementation, due to its perceived duality of powers. State of Emergency explained: "A state of emergency is a governmental declaration which usually suspends a few normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviours, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a

Prodding The Change Cause By M.B.O Owolowo "Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle" - Martin Luther King Jr.     The country is atypically restive about the implications of the 2015 elections, the contenders and consequences: the manifestations of the orchestrated polarity and constant reminder for our unity. The youth especially are confronted with the dilemma of being conscientious or being corrupted. Different alliances are being formed by those in Nigeria and those in the Diaspora, all for the purpose of a better society. The saboteurs are also working in unison to sabotage any coordinated efforts that could lead to change.     We must be cognisant of those currently running and ruining the polity, and their desperation to maintain the status quo. This greedy lot would vehemently deter the general progress of the nation, as they would prefer only a select few rotating the common wealth within their clique. They

Giant and Dwarf The giant who accedes to the request of a dwarf by grovelling at the feet of the dwarf will return to his heightened position of a giant after the request is granted. - Proverb. Meaning; if for any circumstantial reason a giant seeks the assistance of a dwarf, following whatever transpires during their encounter, the dwarf will remain a dwarf and the giant will remain a giant. Such a situation presents an opportunity. A wise dwarf understands the giant’s situation is only temporal, assists the giant thereby forming a potential synergy for posterity and prosperity. On the other hand, a foolish dwarf confronted with the same situation of a giant needing assistance, would see it has a chance to ridicule the giant, forgetting the giants situation is only temporal, and ruining any opportunity for a mutually beneficial alliance. A contextual aftermath: The wise dwarf is welcomed to the fold of giants and became esteemed amongst giants and revered amongst dwarfs. The fooli