By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance. Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...
By Ben Agadaga
Every year, when there is a flood alert, the government spends millions clearing waterways within Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
When we can do something much better, why spend a lot of money on temporary and short-term flood mitigation initiatives? Getting an annual contract to clear canals brings joy to someone I suppose.
Although I'm not a civil engineer, I can advise the government on the most technically sound course of action to minimize the amount of tax dollars wasted on improving Yenagoa's canals.
We should approach problems with creativity. In this digital age of the twenty-first century, people must adopt global best practices instead of sticking to outdated analogue methods.
Please, use our money to duplicate what you see when you visit Korea, the UK, and Dubai.
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