THE SOCIAL INTROSPECT

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE QUEEN CALLED “SOCIOLOGY” BY OLANIBA BOLAJI OLUWATOBI             Sociology : derived from the Latin word “Socius” meaning “companionship” and the Greek word “Logos” meaning “study of”, is a relatively new social scientific arm of knowledge (born in the 18 th century in the midst of industrial, cultural, intellectual and political changes across Europe), yet She has over the years tuned up her muscles in tandem with the role of consistently shedding bright light on those factors that continue to shape our lives and are yet not far off, but are resident within the confines of our human relation - dominated systems, where we have attained biological growth overtime. Now, the vital question is; have you ever come in contact with an entirely new environment/individuals who seems to hold on to beliefs and perspectives of life that are entirely different from what you are used to, or have acquired ...

POEMS THAT INVOKE THOUGHT PREPARE TO MEET YOUR GOD (ON WORLD TERRORISM AND HEARTLESSNESS) By Bolaji Olaniba There is one whose ambitions are greater than the sacred life of the people He tosses his glass of wine to the massacre of the common man The news of scattered human flesh pinches him not He is immovable, because of his never satisfied political want *Sigh* Hope in the existence of the SUPREME ONE; Common man. Though the ideology of our political dogs seems greater to them than the human Blood All around the world are leaders whose smiles are as Dane guns *Sighs* Hope in the existence of the ALMIGHTY ONE; common man. They stand upon watery ideologies Claiming they will see it out with all their ability, That they represent men called; ordinary But they end up with staunch grudges Maiming same beings by virtue of great greed. Religious they say, political they claim Being sponsored by those who put out teethes of deceit Me...

ON THE NIGERIAN CHILD AND AN ENDANGERED FUTURE BY OLANIBA BOLAJI OLUWATOBI             Over the years our children have been victims of unusual and unfounded circumstance ranging from sexual abuse to child labor/child abuse across all fonts of first; economic activities (from mild to hard labor) in extractive, manufacturing and service industry, to the social, Educational and cultural sphere and in the hands of religious devils.   worst still is the spate at which sexual abuse against (most especially) the girl child has become pervasive in our society and perpetuated surprisingly by close relatives and neighbors, which includes those who are old enough to be the fathers and grandfathers of these girls, and even their own biological fathers, uncles, and Brothers, etc. sexual exploitation against the male child is also mounting, and should not be overlooked. Hiding sodomy agents lie around the corner pouncing upon the male children at sch...

The demands and nature of effective governance seems to have either eluded our political leaders and other political stakeholders or has been swept under the carpet by same. Oh yes!!!! History and the present times have presented and are still presenting to us; rulers that have achieved ground breaking feats in;  reawakening dead economies, successfully banning dehumanizing systems and laws, fighting to the last grasp of breathe for the freedom of their people and so on and so forth. Oh peace be unto your carcass and soul ; Nelson Mandela, GOD bless your heart and soul ; Abraham Lincoln, tranquility unto you ; Mahatma Gandhi, respect to your doggedness; Reuben Castro, to our wonderful National warriors of the independence era; Dr.Zik, Obafemi Awo, Tafewa Bale and the likes, I dove my cap for you guys. But ehhn Baba's, your sons have not treated us well ooooo, please help us note that.   Our lot as a Nation has been over the years downgraded and polluted by leaders who...