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Pirate-Captain Entities and Democracy

Post author:Grimot Nane Zine
Post published:June 6, 2018
Post category:Institutions
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Pirate-Captain Entities and Democracy

There is a keen fascination among young men, most at leading schools and universities around the world, with the “captain-pirate” mode. Its germ is of rebellion or disobedience against the injustices and excesses of the status quo in society. It is not surprising. The literal meaning of a pirate and the piratical life is one of thieves and the means of thieving, respectively. Its contextual significance is in fraternal orders of young men and is consanguineous with the metaphor of Robin Hood. Stealing from the rich or powerful to give to the poor. The young or seasoned pirate, as he swears a solemn oath at his initiation, under the guidance of his captain, thus becomes an agent of social justice in society. Political means not excluded. (more…)

Fraternities Are Viruses in Nigeria: Part 2 – The Extortion

Post author:Grimot Nane Zine
Post published:August 26, 2015
Post category:Social Crisis
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Fraternities Are Viruses in Nigeria: Part 2 – The Extortion

University campus grown fraternities (UCGFs) recently have, as a rule and mode of evolution, taken their preaching about government “badness” and their prescriptions of the “common good” to ever-dizzying heights. UCGFs have the fullest right to critique any part or aspect of the government it seems worth their while. However, for the corruption that happens within the realm of the government, UCGFs are vocal. The UCGFs have to look at their reckless yet systematic practices of corruption within the boundaries of their organisations. UCGFs are a sophisticated corruption virus in society. (more…)