The Latin phrase 'Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori' translates to 'It's sweet and honourable to die for one's country'. This quote has been used to inspire young men to fight for their country. However, many, including Ernest Hemmingway, don't agree - he said 'there's nothing sweet nor fitting in your dying. You'll die like a dog for no good reason.'

Dele Sobowale, a Nigerian writer, has expressed his disappointment in the government's handling of the military. He cited the recent death of a brigadier-general who died in a tank malfunction. The writer questioned why the government would prioritize the presidential fleet over the maintenance of aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force. He didn't think it's right that they'd choose to spend money on the presidential fleet instead of the military.

According to a report by Daily Trust, the Nigerian government released only 7% of the capital budget to the Army in 2025. The presidential fleet took priority over the maintenance of aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force. This has led to the deaths of several soldiers, including the brigadier-general who died in a tank malfunction. The report showed that the government's priorities aren't with the military.

The writer also criticized the government's handling of the banditry situation in the country. 744 bandits were released and given uniforms and cash, while the military is still fighting against the bandits. The writer described this as a slap in the face of the men in uniform. He thought it's unfair that the bandits were given uniforms and cash while the military is still fighting them.

The former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, was reportedly sacked for not disbursing funds for two questionable roads awarded to cronies of those in power. The writer questioned why the government would prioritize roads over the lives of soldiers. He didn't think it's right that they'd choose to spend money on roads instead of the military.

The situation has become so dire that many young families can no longer afford to buy rams for the festival. They're faced with the dilemma of choosing between buying rams or paying school fees. This is a difficult decision for them to make. Many families are struggling to make ends meet.

'The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his'

  • US General George S Patton.

The writer called on the government to take responsibility for the deaths of the soldiers. They should prioritize their lives over other things. The writer also questioned why the government would release bandits and give them uniforms and cash, while the military is still fighting against them. He didn't think this is a good strategy.

  • 7% of the capital budget was released to the Army in 2025.
  • The presidential fleet took priority over the maintenance of aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force.
  • A brigadier-general died in a tank malfunction.
  • 744 bandits were released and given uniforms and cash.
  • Many young families can no longer afford to buy rams for the festival and are faced with the dilemma of choosing between buying rams or paying school fees.

The government's actions have been described as a betrayal of the military. The writer has called on them to take responsibility for the deaths of the soldiers. The situation has become so dire that many are questioning the government's priorities. They're wondering what the government's commitment to the military is. Many don't think the government is doing enough to support the military.

The writer has also criticized the government's handling of the economy. He cited the increase in poverty and the fact that many families can no longer afford to buy rams for the festival. The writer has called on the government to take action to address these issues. They should prioritize the lives of soldiers and take care of the economy. He didn't think the government is doing a good job of managing the economy. The government needs to make some changes to address these issues.