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Poverty During Prosperity  By M.B.O Owolowo A dedicated, purpose driven and result-oriented government should have pragmatic solutions to a nation's compounding problems. Especial priority ought to be given to the amelioration, if not total rectification of the pivotal socio-economic problems. A critical role of the ruling party is to act as a guide to the executive, with the party manifesto being a standard reference point. Such control measures would assist the administration with goal-setting and prioritization. On what basis is the continuity of the current administration being sought? What Nigerians have witnessed and endured over a protracted period, is the perpetuation of politically induced opportunism - duly conveyed by crass incompetence. As peculiar as Nigeria's situation may seem, our problems are similar to problems that confronts any developing nation. To put things in perspective, Nigeria's current set of problems were clear and explicit before th

Beasts Of Our Nation By M.B.O Owolowo “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.” - Albert Camus A beast can be described as a contemptible or crude person, a brute, a savage or an animal. How do you identify a beast? The easiest method of identification is by their actions. Through empirical evidence, some beasts exhibit traits of plotting ill-conceived schemes, and non-existent considerations for the consequences of criminal activity. Such characters posses a general lack for a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience. Some of their other characteristics include: A negligence for laws and social mores A total disregard for the rights and privileges of others A failure to feel remorse for lawlessness or corruption A peculiar selfishness with narcissistic undertones A tendency to react harshly to criticism. A good example of reacting harshly to criticism is the “ I don't give a damn ” outburst by the president on his non-com