What a week that just passed and I'm grateful for all the calls and messages.
Good to be back and healthy again.
Let me do a quick run down of news and gists:
Marilyn Ogar, spokesperson of the DSS have been demoted and recalled from 3years study leave.
Robin Van Persie and Podolski leaves Manchester United and Arsenal for Fenerbache and Galatasary respectively.
Increased call for ensuring a total inclusion of other geopolitical zones by Nigerians after it became obvious that so far its only Northerners have been appointed by President Buhari.
Coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles sacked by NFF, fallout from the Ivory coast job I guess.
Chile wins her first Copa America after 99years beating Argentina via penalties 4-1.
APC claims to have resolved it's internal issues after meeting on Friday(let's wait and see).
Tension brewing as President Buhari demands for details and documents used in procuring arms after meetings with service chiefs.
Greece and her creditors still at the deliberation table since Germany said NO to debt relief. Referendum is for today to decide which way to go.
The final of thhe Women football World cup takes place today in Canada between Japan(defending champion) and USA.
Happy sunday.
Sunday, 5 July 2015
Saturday, 27 June 2015
A new dawn
Good morning,
It seems sunday is a reflective day to decide,plan and analyze the new week.
It's exactly 30days that PMB became the President of the most Stubborn, never patient but always expecting miracle country in the world.
Is this the change we all voted for?
While some have quickly positioned that things are going worse, other have reasoned that the last administration was better. Did anyone notice the increased price of Pepper? Some have reasoned PMB caused it. lol
How realistic are the promises made by the APC since there's still bitterness in the way the Elephant was shared( kindly read my "Hunter and elephant" post)?
A friend of mine told me he is waiting to see the London metro railway, Heathrow standard airport, N5,000 welfare allowance promised by the APC.
How long further can Nigeria wait before rallies and placards starts making headlines?
Miracle isn't going to happen, it's all still have to follow a structural and systemic reform. Atleast, it's now obvious we can't be wasteful and expect buoyancy.
What is delaying the appointment of minsiters?
I support the continuous assessment of the new administration which implies we are ever watching with our 3D lens digital camera.
It's a new day though still cloudy.
It seems sunday is a reflective day to decide,plan and analyze the new week.
It's exactly 30days that PMB became the President of the most Stubborn, never patient but always expecting miracle country in the world.
Is this the change we all voted for?
While some have quickly positioned that things are going worse, other have reasoned that the last administration was better. Did anyone notice the increased price of Pepper? Some have reasoned PMB caused it. lol
How realistic are the promises made by the APC since there's still bitterness in the way the Elephant was shared( kindly read my "Hunter and elephant" post)?
A friend of mine told me he is waiting to see the London metro railway, Heathrow standard airport, N5,000 welfare allowance promised by the APC.
How long further can Nigeria wait before rallies and placards starts making headlines?
Miracle isn't going to happen, it's all still have to follow a structural and systemic reform. Atleast, it's now obvious we can't be wasteful and expect buoyancy.
What is delaying the appointment of minsiters?
I support the continuous assessment of the new administration which implies we are ever watching with our 3D lens digital camera.
It's a new day though still cloudy.
Friday, 26 June 2015
PMB and Nigeria.
My attention has just been drawn to the news that PMB has dissolved the NNPC board.
Good move if you ask me.
Fuel scarcity is smelling for July(you did not hear it from me).
Get prepared,
I hope marketers remain silent though.
I hope this is not all fun and games.
Budget 2015 is still so fresh.
No Ministers yet.
Nobody to work with PMB.
Even the position of SGF is vacant.
The National Assembly is in turmoil and by the time they will be re-convening on 21st July, PMB would have spent 54days in the office.
100days I believe is the litmus, to account for the first 100days in office.
So we have a long list of inactivity.
Good move if you ask me.
Fuel scarcity is smelling for July(you did not hear it from me).
Get prepared,
I hope marketers remain silent though.
I hope this is not all fun and games.
Budget 2015 is still so fresh.
No Ministers yet.
Nobody to work with PMB.
Even the position of SGF is vacant.
The National Assembly is in turmoil and by the time they will be re-convening on 21st July, PMB would have spent 54days in the office.
100days I believe is the litmus, to account for the first 100days in office.
So we have a long list of inactivity.
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Mararaba-Check-Nyanyan-Point
Abuja is a wonderful place to live in especially if you have experienced lasgidi traffic in its full glory. A first timer in abuja would be amazed that full business activities doesn't begin until around 9am, and transportation is very hassle free until say 7:30am which is a sharp contrast to Lagos. Moreso, the way Abuja has been designed, the low income earners have been made to reside in satellite towns such as Lugbe, Kubwa, Kuje, Zuba, Mararaba-Nyanyan axis.
A good place to enjoy and feel the lasgidi traffic incase you are missing it, is the Mararaba-Nyanyan axis. It's the most busy environment in the whole of the North(Sabon gari market road,linking Ibrahim Taiwo road ,will come a distance second) because it's a gateway to low cost of living and also linking other states such as Plateau,Nassarawa,Benue state.
Mararaba-Nyanyan axis accounts for a sizeable percentage of the working class in Abuja because it offers a pocket friendly house rent, foodstuff, daily needs and transportation. Thus, a breakdown by a car or truck or accident poses a big threat to movement in and around the axis. situations have occurred that people get home late in the night as a result of a truck falling on its side along the road.
It has all the thrills and feels of a busy metropolise and you better be on your way home early enough to avoid....you catch the drift. A new twist was added when Army Checkpoints were erected in the wake of the 2014,April 14 bomb blast which left scores dead and injured. One is found on the Nyanyan bridge, another by the Karu bridge while a grand checkpoint is found on the express just after passing the Karu bridge heading back into Abuja town. Movement along the axis became strenuous and intimidating due to activities of the soldiers on the road who diligently search vehicles. I remember being stuck in this traffic for more than 5hrs in the afternoon on my way back from Kurudu-Jikwoyi-Karu area with my car AC bad and the sun was dancing in the sky in full splendour. You could be lucky to spend just two hours going and coming from the axis on a good day while it could be worse ,sometimes especially during the Market day of the area.
While many have commended the federal government for the removal of the checkpoint around the country due to the untold hardship been experienced in areas where such existed, it should be pointed out that the reasons for their existence are still with us. Therefore, we are left to decide which of the two evils we are ready to live with:
NO CHECKPOINT - vulnerability to attack but tree flow of traffic.
CHECKPOINT - curtails activities of insurgency but invariably causes TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK.
My opinion is that the Checkpoints should have remained until we have won the war against insurgency so that there can be peace and lack of fear. Sometimes, we have to suffer hardship to achieve that which will enable and ensure a better society in the long term. Though no amount of checkpoint will restore the lives which has been lost, its existence has greatly secured the city.
Mararaba-Nyanyan axis accounts for a sizeable percentage of the working class in Abuja because it offers a pocket friendly house rent, foodstuff, daily needs and transportation. Thus, a breakdown by a car or truck or accident poses a big threat to movement in and around the axis. situations have occurred that people get home late in the night as a result of a truck falling on its side along the road.
It has all the thrills and feels of a busy metropolise and you better be on your way home early enough to avoid....you catch the drift. A new twist was added when Army Checkpoints were erected in the wake of the 2014,April 14 bomb blast which left scores dead and injured. One is found on the Nyanyan bridge, another by the Karu bridge while a grand checkpoint is found on the express just after passing the Karu bridge heading back into Abuja town. Movement along the axis became strenuous and intimidating due to activities of the soldiers on the road who diligently search vehicles. I remember being stuck in this traffic for more than 5hrs in the afternoon on my way back from Kurudu-Jikwoyi-Karu area with my car AC bad and the sun was dancing in the sky in full splendour. You could be lucky to spend just two hours going and coming from the axis on a good day while it could be worse ,sometimes especially during the Market day of the area.
While many have commended the federal government for the removal of the checkpoint around the country due to the untold hardship been experienced in areas where such existed, it should be pointed out that the reasons for their existence are still with us. Therefore, we are left to decide which of the two evils we are ready to live with:
NO CHECKPOINT - vulnerability to attack but tree flow of traffic.
CHECKPOINT - curtails activities of insurgency but invariably causes TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK.
My opinion is that the Checkpoints should have remained until we have won the war against insurgency so that there can be peace and lack of fear. Sometimes, we have to suffer hardship to achieve that which will enable and ensure a better society in the long term. Though no amount of checkpoint will restore the lives which has been lost, its existence has greatly secured the city.
Sunday, 21 June 2015
A Special Day
This is dedicated to Men who have been and would be playing the Responsible role of a Man.
The world we are in makes so much demands of us that we owe nobody any explanation when we fall short of such demands. For parents especially Fathers, it can be overwhelming because of the society we are in. The man remains the head of the family. Thus, so much is thrust on him to deal with whether he's capable or not.
My Dad retired when I was in senior secondary class 2 and still ensured I was catered for in the best way all through higher institution. I was with him when he cleared his saving for my project in the final year,2007.
He instilled the habit of humility, sportsmanship and contentment to everyone around him. He really stood by me during my years of unemployment with words of encouragement, prayers and little stipends to keep mind,body and soul together. I remember holding back his numerous "change" when being sent on errands so that I can "subscribe"and stay online to apply for jobs, keep in touch with friends and all.
He's simple yet strict and a good planner. He loves football and i'm a manifestation of that act too.
I just want to say THANK YOU for everything because words can't explain how grateful I am for all you did to make me happy and comfortable.
Thinking about all you have been doing for me put tears in my eyes.
Always love you Dad
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The world we are in makes so much demands of us that we owe nobody any explanation when we fall short of such demands. For parents especially Fathers, it can be overwhelming because of the society we are in. The man remains the head of the family. Thus, so much is thrust on him to deal with whether he's capable or not.
He instilled the habit of humility, sportsmanship and contentment to everyone around him. He really stood by me during my years of unemployment with words of encouragement, prayers and little stipends to keep mind,body and soul together. I remember holding back his numerous "change" when being sent on errands so that I can "subscribe"and stay online to apply for jobs, keep in touch with friends and all.
He's simple yet strict and a good planner. He loves football and i'm a manifestation of that act too.
I just want to say THANK YOU for everything because words can't explain how grateful I am for all you did to make me happy and comfortable.
Thinking about all you have been doing for me put tears in my eyes.
Always love you Dad
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Kogi-Napping
Good morning everyone,
Petrol scarcity is gradually easing off and am glad that queues and shunting at petrol stations are now stale gists. Guess I have will to remove the25litre gallon in my car's trunk since there is no longer need for it.
A new trend is building in the state that shares border with Abuja with its victims being public civil servants and bankers because of their financial status and children for their vulnerability with ransom ranging from N350,000 - N5million depending on the victim.
Kogi State is trending for its kidnapping status in recent weeks.
Cases of kidnapping are fast building up and something crucial and clinical needs to be done to halt these nefarious act. Several weeks ago, a man(banker)'s wife and 2kids were kidnapped, and over the weekend, I was reliably informed that the kids were released to their father after ransom was paid but the kidnappers are still in possession of the wife.
These raises the question of security in the state as well as the need to be more security conscious and it worries me a lot since if such activities are not curbed on time and allowed to gain more momentum, sooner or later it will creep into Abuja and its environs. A Yoruba adage says : "iku to n pa ojugba e ni, owe nla lo n pa fun ni" which literally mean : a death that is killing around you is giving you a stern warning!
I know the state is going through a lot for now because of its upcoming gubernatorial election and its politics( story for another day), more still needs to be done to ensure these culprits are brought to book. Also, the people need to also play the role of reporting strange movement and faces around them to the authorities.
Better safe than sorry.
Petrol scarcity is gradually easing off and am glad that queues and shunting at petrol stations are now stale gists. Guess I have will to remove the25litre gallon in my car's trunk since there is no longer need for it.
A new trend is building in the state that shares border with Abuja with its victims being public civil servants and bankers because of their financial status and children for their vulnerability with ransom ranging from N350,000 - N5million depending on the victim.
Kogi State is trending for its kidnapping status in recent weeks.
Cases of kidnapping are fast building up and something crucial and clinical needs to be done to halt these nefarious act. Several weeks ago, a man(banker)'s wife and 2kids were kidnapped, and over the weekend, I was reliably informed that the kids were released to their father after ransom was paid but the kidnappers are still in possession of the wife.
These raises the question of security in the state as well as the need to be more security conscious and it worries me a lot since if such activities are not curbed on time and allowed to gain more momentum, sooner or later it will creep into Abuja and its environs. A Yoruba adage says : "iku to n pa ojugba e ni, owe nla lo n pa fun ni" which literally mean : a death that is killing around you is giving you a stern warning!
I know the state is going through a lot for now because of its upcoming gubernatorial election and its politics( story for another day), more still needs to be done to ensure these culprits are brought to book. Also, the people need to also play the role of reporting strange movement and faces around them to the authorities.
Better safe than sorry.
Monday, 15 June 2015
Prayer
Away from the hullaballoos of politics as well as the disappointment of the Under-20 Male football team, let me talk about our communication with God.
It is believed that through Praise you get God's attention while Prayer brings about the actually communication with Him.
Prayer which is to ask earnestly, beg, entreat. Its a devout petition to God or object of worship.
I have nothing against prayer or praying for that matter because its takes different form with different people.
I have been pondering on the Longevity and Persistence aspect of prayer which brings to fore its effectiveness. I know different people have different views about this and I am not bringing out a blueprint about the best way to have your prayers since am no guru.
I believe everyone will agree with me that for an answered prayer, persistence is key.
I'm a big fan of the persistent, brief and fervent types because it is devoid of repetition and gainsaying. I remember back then in school(student parish, cccoau), once a particular lady is mentioned to give us prayers, a section of the church mostly people at the back starts to sit upright in their praying position because we are in for a lengthy session.
What gain is there in lengthy prayer?
Does God listen to you more because of your lengthy prayers and listen to me less because of my brief versions?
Some schools of thought have reasoned that lengthy prayers are evidence of proficiency in the act while another reasoned that lengthy prayers or the lack of it are dependent on our circumstances especially in this part of the world.
Another mind bogging issue is using prayer as a dogma when action/work is needed/expected. Praying is very good and working to achieve that which you have prayed for is equally important because its ensures you are in tune with the problem and fixing it. Let your work actualise your diligent prayers.
thus, I have prayed for this week and am going out to effect the change I prayed for.
It is believed that through Praise you get God's attention while Prayer brings about the actually communication with Him.
Prayer which is to ask earnestly, beg, entreat. Its a devout petition to God or object of worship.
I have nothing against prayer or praying for that matter because its takes different form with different people.
I have been pondering on the Longevity and Persistence aspect of prayer which brings to fore its effectiveness. I know different people have different views about this and I am not bringing out a blueprint about the best way to have your prayers since am no guru.
I believe everyone will agree with me that for an answered prayer, persistence is key.
I'm a big fan of the persistent, brief and fervent types because it is devoid of repetition and gainsaying. I remember back then in school(student parish, cccoau), once a particular lady is mentioned to give us prayers, a section of the church mostly people at the back starts to sit upright in their praying position because we are in for a lengthy session.
What gain is there in lengthy prayer?
Does God listen to you more because of your lengthy prayers and listen to me less because of my brief versions?
Some schools of thought have reasoned that lengthy prayers are evidence of proficiency in the act while another reasoned that lengthy prayers or the lack of it are dependent on our circumstances especially in this part of the world.
Another mind bogging issue is using prayer as a dogma when action/work is needed/expected. Praying is very good and working to achieve that which you have prayed for is equally important because its ensures you are in tune with the problem and fixing it. Let your work actualise your diligent prayers.
thus, I have prayed for this week and am going out to effect the change I prayed for.
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